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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-04-2023, 12:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,527
Posted By John McMillin
Here's a discussion from seven years ago among...

Here's a discussion from seven years ago among Prius owners-...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-05-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By John McMillin
My Echo included a short rubber strap to secure...

My Echo included a short rubber strap to secure the car's jack cover down in its clasp. That works well, but it also covers up the colored LED light that indicates its operational status! Not the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-04-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By John McMillin
Problem solved

All went well on my past tow, back to that same state park near Vail. The Echo app kept its connectivity all the way there and back, even on the same rocky road where we previously had the problem. I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-29-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By John McMillin
My hitch shop found a loose connection at the...

My hitch shop found a loose connection at the ground wire of the trailer plug.They replaced that plug, saying that the springs that hold the contacts tight in a stock Scamp plug aren't strong enough....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-14-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,324
Posted By John McMillin
Thanks, that looks helpful. Someday I'll get the...

Thanks, that looks helpful. Someday I'll get the message: it's all on Amazon (along with a lot of junk).
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-14-2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,324
Posted By John McMillin
Scamp doorstep: doomed to fail?

Just back from my first trip with a 2021 Scamp 16 Deluxe, I noticed that the built-in doorstep was bent out of shape. So that was what I heard dragging when I left the campground loop! I just spent...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-11-2023, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,583
Posted By John McMillin
It's a 2014 Mercedes GLK, rated to tow 3500 lbs....

It's a 2014 Mercedes GLK, rated to tow 3500 lbs. The SUV weighs 4900 pounds with us in it, packed for a trip.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-11-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,583
Posted By John McMillin
Do you tow on the level?

So many things to sort out with this new tug & trailer setup. Another question: do you set your vehicle's ball height to level your trailer perfectly, or you you tow with a tilt? What's safer?
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-11-2023, 10:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By John McMillin
Echo brake controller- something to know

If you're using this system, which consists of a Curt Echo brake controller module plugged in line with the trailer's electrical system, take note. You must plug the module into the tow vehicle...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-07-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,102
Posted By John McMillin
That sounds like a more stable location than...

That sounds like a more stable location than Scamp's tank-in-the-tail. It's a lotta weight, but your dry trailer probably outweighs my 2500 lb Scamp 16 by a lot. As they say, everything's relative.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-07-2023, 01:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,102
Posted By John McMillin
Filling before towing?

Responding to this old thread - For me, the question is, why you would fill the freshwater tank before a long tow? In my Scamp 16 with bath, that would add about 100 pounds to the right rear corner...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-02-2023, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By John McMillin
I'd contact Scamp first about that window seal....

I'd contact Scamp first about that window seal. RV dealers are in a Gulliver-sized world of their own, and they don't see many of our tiny trailers. Window gaskets are somewhat interchangeable, but...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-02-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By John McMillin
Welcome!

This is the place to ask. I've learned everything I know here, besides what I learned towing it. I'm in Denver, BTW. What problems have you found?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-02-2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,928
Posted By John McMillin
Poll: Do you use friction sway control?

My 2021 Scamp 16 Deluxe came with a friction sway control mechanism, but I didn't use it on my first trip last weekend. With my previous trailer, a stripped-down 2000-lb Scamp 16, I never experienced...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-18-2023, 08:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 636
Posted By John McMillin
OK!

I found the fuse on the yellow wire and it was burnt out. I'll replace it tomorrow. Thanks for telling me about it. It was pretty apparent, but I wasn't looking for it.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-18-2023, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 636
Posted By John McMillin
Thanks, but...

I just confirmed that I have yellow and black connected to "+" and white to "-." That matches the old installation that worked. I took photos of both to make sure.

I didn't see a visible fuse on...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-18-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 636
Posted By John McMillin
No 12v service after battery replacement

Our new/used 2021 Scamp 16 Deluxe is scheduled to go on its first trip nine days from now. I'm working through various systems and accessories and trying to understand them. Now I've hit a snag...
...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-15-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,817
Posted By John McMillin
Nice, but...

There's nothing shown about lighting the pilot light on the water heater, or using the other outdoor controls behind the cover. I don't need three minutes description of how to flip a switch, plus...
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,763
Posted By John McMillin
Transitioning to EVs will take decades. Less than...

Transitioning to EVs will take decades. Less than 10% of the current vehicle fleet is made and sold every year, so even if no more ICE cars were made, it would take 10 years. The balance between...
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2023, 05:43 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,763
Posted By John McMillin
Transitioning to EVs will take decades. Less than...

Transitioning to EVs will take decades. Less than 10% of the current vehicle fleet is made and sold every year, so even if no more ICE cars were made, it would take 10 years. The balance between...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-12-2023, 10:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,487
Posted By John McMillin
It gets even better...

Pose a stray question on this forum, and you might have someone send you the exact item you're looking for, and for free! That's what forum member CPW did last month for me. Thanks are due, CPW, and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-21-2023, 01:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,487
Posted By John McMillin
Don't play the age card on me, Greg...

Being seventy myself, I'm not immune to criticize others for sloppy technique and over-reliance on automated aids. So I forgive you for that. Maybe your rear bumper is pristine evidence of your...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-20-2023, 08:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,487
Posted By John McMillin
I need all the help I can get...

When I started towing in 2010 or so, I used the ball-on-a-magnetic-stalk gadget and my mirrors, but it wasn't easy. Adding the steel V-bracket made it all a lot easier. My new tow car will have a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-18-2023, 06:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,487
Posted By John McMillin
Photo

Like this-...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-18-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,487
Posted By John McMillin
Looking for a hitch alignment accessory

Currently I'm preparing to hitch and tow my new/used Scamp 16 for the first time. I've been away from towing for several years since I sold my first Scamp.

With that rig, I had a very helpful...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 04-15-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,294
Posted By John McMillin
Fascinating! But any interested buyer would need...

Fascinating! But any interested buyer would need facts and stats such as length, weight, and height. Could you sketch out a floorplan? Are there any of these in production? This piques my curiosity...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-01-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 899
Posted By John McMillin
That makes some sense...

...if you assume that Wranglers are mostly used on unpaved and highly crowned roads. I don't know the numbers, but I definitely seem them driven on paved, flat roads in the city and suburbs. Keeping...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-01-2023, 11:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 899
Posted By John McMillin
A rear door hinged on the right?

That must be a Jeep thing that I just don't get. What's the advantage? A door hinged at the top would clear the jack and, as a bonus, keep you shady or dry while loading. A door hinged on the side...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-22-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,736
Posted By John McMillin
My 1980s Scamp had a swing-away trailer jack. The...

My 1980s Scamp had a swing-away trailer jack. The frame mount allowed it to swing up to horizontal while it was hitched and the support wasn't needed. Seemed like a good idea, and it always worked...
Forum: General Chat 02-20-2023, 12:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,080
Posted By John McMillin
I love to see a new design. But those small...

I love to see a new design. But those small windows and portholes would make me claustrophobic!
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 02-16-2023, 11:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,683
Posted By John McMillin
The North Rim is 1500 feet higher, so it's...

The North Rim is 1500 feet higher, so it's usually cooler and breezy.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 02-16-2023, 11:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,683
Posted By John McMillin
Good advice. The North Rim has the best user...

Good advice. The North Rim has the best user experience, though, with smaller crowds, shady trees and cooler summer weather. Dispersed camping opportunities are scattered all over the Kaibab National...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-16-2023, 11:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,357
Posted By John McMillin
I could be comfortable, I think, on half the...

I could be comfortable, I think, on half the cushion thickness if it was high quality memory foam. That would gain us two inches, because the stiff stock cushion barely compresses at all. But that...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-16-2023, 10:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,482
Posted By John McMillin
When the question of going electric or hybrid...

When the question of going electric or hybrid comes up, I like to ask, "How much do you drive?" The average US car is driven one hour a day, so it sits parked 95% of its life. We trailer owners may...
Forum: General Chat 02-15-2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,763
Posted By John McMillin
Those products were bogus, or had limited...

Those products were bogus, or had limited benefits. And carburetors would never meet modern emission or performance standards anyway.

Personally, I'm skeptical that EVs are a universal solution,...
Forum: General Chat 02-15-2023, 09:06 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,763
Posted By John McMillin
yes, but...

At least EV battery recycling is feasible. Those batteries are large, discrete, and valuable. Just think of all the billions of tiny, built-in lithium batteries used in common consumer products like...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-15-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,736
Posted By John McMillin
Think about the principle of leverage."Give me a...

Think about the principle of leverage."Give me a place to stand, and I can move the Earth," said Archimedes. All it requires is a very long lever. By extending the hitch ball farther from the...
Forum: General Chat 02-14-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,763
Posted By John McMillin
Kudos to the pioneers...

...like you. I'm sure there are more chargers on the West Coast. My usual campsites are in western Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, etc, all thinly populated regions where even finding a gas station...
Forum: General Chat 02-14-2023, 11:29 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,763
Posted By John McMillin
EVs have their place...

My plug-in hybrid Ford is perfect for around-town errands and even long trips sans trailer. But I just bought a gas SUV to tow my Scamp, and to handle bad weather. Given that range is already a...
Forum: General Chat 02-01-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,763
Posted By John McMillin
Small is beautiful: that's the point

Let's remember the original sales pitch for our Scamps, Bolers and Casitas, back in the early days. These were trailers for the common man, driving the ordinary family car. There were always other...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-18-2023, 05:43 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,024
Posted By John McMillin
That's very impressive! I'm considering a Q5 for...

That's very impressive! I'm considering a Q5 for my Scamp 16 Deluxe. Anything specific I should know about this vehicle in towing use, or otherwise? How's the quality and reliability?
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 01-14-2023, 11:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 784
Posted By John McMillin
details, please...

Are these still available? Are they the original Scamp cushions? If not, what's the padding material and the thickness?

I have a problem with my Scamp's upholstery, described elsewhere here.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-14-2023, 06:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,357
Posted By John McMillin
My new Scamp, a 2021, has the new flatter door. I...

My new Scamp, a 2021, has the new flatter door. I have to duck a little, but it seems natural. Scamp actually installed a foam bumper on the top of the door opening!

Does it seem odd that a guy...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-13-2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,316
Posted By John McMillin
Just watch your tongue weight...

Form my limited experience (a 2004 Forester), that's the source of trouble when towing with a Subaru. We towed a larger Scamp with 200 lbs on the tongue, and that caused the car to squat quite a bit...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-13-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,357
Posted By John McMillin
One easy answer...

...would be to forget I have a rear dinette and keep the bed permanently in place. We do have a side dinette in this B layout, so that's what I'll do on the first trips, until I get a better idea.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-13-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,357
Posted By John McMillin
I'm a mixed-up mutt, with my short mother's legs...

I'm a mixed-up mutt, with my short mother's legs and my tall father's torso. Sitting up straight, I measure 34.5" from the seat to the top of my head. I always move my car seat as low as possible,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-12-2023, 11:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,357
Posted By John McMillin
My Scamp Deluxe lacks sitting headroom- solutions?

RV owners often get "three-foot-itis," so I've heard. I don't want that much room, but if "three-inch-itis" is a thing, I've got it.

My last Scamp was a 16" standard, built in the '80s. Sometimes...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-06-2022, 10:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,999
Posted By John McMillin
You'd think that in 50 years they'd have learned...

You'd think that in 50 years they'd have learned not to make mistakes like this. But I believe the DC kill switch was introduced in 2020-21. So maybe they messed up by changing one little thing in 50...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-06-2022, 05:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,999
Posted By John McMillin
Saved my Scamp from Fiery Death...

... well, maybe someday. What I did do was a simple mod in response to a sad story I read here recently, in which a new Scamp Deluxe was lost to fire. The owner had a stored a metal bottle jack in...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-26-2022, 08:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,614
Posted By John McMillin
Thanks for the info! I suppose you'd lack the...

Thanks for the info! I suppose you'd lack the usual campground amenities like a picnic table, and no fires allowed. Were you the only camper at the HH site?
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