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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-25-2008, 02:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,252
Posted By Sonny
Yes, I used the link on Donna's original post,...

Yes, I used the link on Donna's original post, but it just didn't work last night. It's working fine today. Perhaps last night when I tried it they were doing some maintenance work on the site.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-24-2008, 10:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,252
Posted By Sonny
Good idea, but when I go there, I get their home...

Good idea, but when I go there, I get their home page, but nothing displays when I try to look up parts. Has anyone else had this problem? I noticed the url ends in .aspx, and I don't know if maybe...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-08-2007, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,536
Posted By Sonny
Here's an idea, if you want to leave it...

Here's an idea, if you want to leave it uncovered, but are concerned about breakage:
Buy some polycarbonate sheet, and make your window from that. Polycarbonate is as clear as acrylic...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-21-2007, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,327
Posted By Sonny
Jaye, I just replaced my spare with a...

Jaye,
I just replaced my spare with a ST175/80R13 Towmaster radial ply tire that I bought at Costco for $59, which included mounting and balance. It also is load range C. That is what was on my...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-19-2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,293
Posted By Sonny
I keep my Scamp inside my garage, and have not...

I keep my Scamp inside my garage, and have not had any mouse problems yet, but I'm considering keeping it in a remote location, mostly unattended through the summer. But I'm a little concerned about...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-19-2007, 08:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,975
Posted By Sonny
Just thought I would pass along some useful info....

Just thought I would pass along some useful info. I recently took the cover off the spare tire on my Scamp 13 and found a large bulge under the tread, from a separated ply or belt. I shopped around...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-01-2006, 10:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,967
Posted By Sonny
Brakes or no brakes? I won't comment. There are...

Brakes or no brakes? I won't comment. There are many factors to consider for any given scenario. What I do think is interesting though, is how many seemingly expert sources of information you can...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-05-2006, 07:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,881
Posted By Sonny
Kyle, I'll share my first experience with the...

Kyle,
I'll share my first experience with the furnace in my Scamp recently. First of all, you will probably want to ventilate even with a vented heater. Moisture from your breath will cause...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-03-2006, 11:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,287
Posted By Sonny
I have pulled snowmobile trailers in the snow a...

I have pulled snowmobile trailers in the snow a number of times and never experienced any problems. I would have to agree with Roger that the key is GO SLOW. I recently experienced two Colorado...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-01-2006, 08:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,424
Posted By Sonny
John, The vel-cro is what I was thinking of...

John,
The vel-cro is what I was thinking of trying with the window covers too. Have you had any problem with it tending to pull the rat fur loose? That would be my greatest concern. Also, not...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-01-2006, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,181
Posted By Sonny
Thanks Benny and Con for sharing your...

Thanks Benny and Con for sharing your experiences. I think I'll work on replacing the loose rivets with stainless screws. And from reading Con's thread, I'll be getting some butyl tape for some...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-30-2006, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,181
Posted By Sonny
I have a few loose pop rivets - the ones that...

I have a few loose pop rivets - the ones that penetrate the shell, and mount the interior cabinets. They have plastic buttons over the formed head on the outside of the trailer, and the previous...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-30-2006, 08:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,424
Posted By Sonny
It's unanimous!! Ventilation wins hands down! ...

It's unanimous!! Ventilation wins hands down! I'll try it next time.

The window covers I was thinking of would serve another purpose too, to stop outside (cold) air infiltration, and also...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-30-2006, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,552
Posted By Sonny
Thanks for all the replies. I welcome any more...

Thanks for all the replies. I welcome any more responses also. As usual, there are different experiences and opinions.

Susan, why not just install the battery on the trailer, same location as...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-28-2006, 09:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,424
Posted By Sonny
I'm looking for ideas on what to do about...

I'm looking for ideas on what to do about condensation on windows while camping in cold weather. I recently took my scamp out for several nights where the temps got down to freezing or below. In...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-28-2006, 08:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,552
Posted By Sonny
I recently took my 13' Scamp camping in the...

I recently took my 13' Scamp camping in the Colorado mountains for the first time out longer than one night. I knew I would be running the heater, and not knowing how long the battery would last...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-28-2006, 06:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 52,363
Posted By Sonny
Here is my two cents... I just read this...

Here is my two cents...

I just read this post after not being on here for a while. I agree with Benny! RTV, or silicone sealer as it is more widely known, is a very good sealer if used properly....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-19-2006, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,693
Posted By Sonny
Thanks to all for the input. It does a...

Thanks to all for the input.

It does a great job of cooling, it's just a little annoying to me when it tries to cycle back on too soon.

It is mounted up high in the back sliding window of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-17-2006, 09:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,140
Posted By Sonny
Thanks for all the good ideas. I have some work...

Thanks for all the good ideas. I have some work to do to wasp proof my egg.

Benny, the fire idea sounds good if there is no danger of setting the house on fire. I have another method of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-17-2006, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,819
Posted By Sonny
Benny is right. The fuses in the trailer itself...

Benny is right. The fuses in the trailer itself will not open from reversed polarity. I don't know any thing about converters, but it may have a protective feature that opens a fuse when the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-16-2006, 11:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,140
Posted By Sonny
As a relatively new egg owner, I am experiencing...

As a relatively new egg owner, I am experiencing some "beginner's" issues. I am having trouble with mud wasps wanting to get in and make their nests. Any opening seems to be very inviting to them. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-16-2006, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,693
Posted By Sonny
I just installed a 5K BTU window AC unit in my...

I just installed a 5K BTU window AC unit in my S13. It works great, but sometimes when the compressor cycles off, it tries to cycle back on too soon, before the high side pressure has had time to...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-16-2006, 11:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,523
Posted By Sonny
I didn't like the idea of cutting a new hole in...

I didn't like the idea of cutting a new hole in mine. Plus, by making it removeable, I'm keeping as light as possible. That's part of the advantage of the 13 footers, being lightweight. I want to...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-15-2006, 09:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,523
Posted By Sonny
One other thing. The unit has to tilt out...

One other thing. The unit has to tilt out slightly in order for the condensate (water which condenses on the evaporator coil) to drain properly. The mounting instructions for the AC talk about...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-15-2006, 08:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,523
Posted By Sonny
3500 [ATTACH]3499 OK, the first two...

3500

[ATTACH]3499

OK, the first two show the unit installed. Refer to my previous post for install details. The 3rd pic shows the unit on the bench with the cut 2x4 installed, and shows the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-13-2006, 12:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,523
Posted By Sonny
(Why add AC to a S13?) I wouldn't consider going...

(Why add AC to a S13?) I wouldn't consider going out in 95 degree heat with high humidity and attempting to sleep in it without AC. Different strokes for different folks. Some might not go out in...
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