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Thanks for the invite. That's way in the future...
Thanks for the invite. That's way in the future for my retirement mode planning system.
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Cork floor in an egg
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Because, even though I have been a member a long...
Because, even though I have been a member a long time, I haven't posted often; youall don't know that I am one of the world's all time biggest tightwads. I will use the cork 'cause It's already...
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Cork floor in an egg
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I think the fuss is that trailer people slather...
I think the fuss is that trailer people slather silicon caulk over window seams. It looks sloppy, and does not fix the leaks.
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Cork floor in an egg
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I am aware that silicon is not the material to...
I am aware that silicon is not the material to use on the outside ie windows. One of my projects this summer is to remove the windows and reseal them with butyl caulk.
The instructions that came...
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03-31-2012, 10:36 AM
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Cork floor in an egg
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That was quick!! I had pretty much decided...
That was quick!!
I had pretty much decided to do it since the stuff is just cluttering the garage. You guy clinched it.
I never thought about removing the rear benches. I had actually planned...
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Cork floor in an egg
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Cork floor in an egg
Have some engineered cork flooring left over from building my woodworking shop. There is more than enough to do my 19' Scamp. Has anyone done this and how does it hold up. It has worked very well in...
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03-30-2012, 08:16 PM
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Yeh we have some fantastic lakes and some pretty...
Yeh we have some fantastic lakes and some pretty good fishing.
My Tacoma has the 3.4 liter. I bought the 2003 truck new in late 2004. It was a real find. The dealer sold it to me as a used truck.
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03-29-2012, 12:33 PM
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More storage. Filling the space from the side...
More storage. Filling the space from the side bath to the bunk with a closet and building some type of stoage between the door and the bunk. The small living space in a fiver Scamp works only if you...
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Hi!
I bought my '99 Scamp 19' and '03 Tacoma in 2004. I joined this forum in '97 and lurked around for a bit. In the meantime, we have done a bit of traveling with the rig; but the Scamp's primary use is...
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Does anyone tow with a Jeep TJ or YJ?
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I own an 88" wheel base Land Rover Series II and...
I own an 88" wheel base Land Rover Series II and have towed a couple of trailers with it. The short wheel base and light weight did not make for pleasant experiences. I never felt totally in...
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Lighting the stove?
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I also use a barbecue lighter with a piezo spark....
I also use a barbecue lighter with a piezo spark. Long ago mine ran out of butaine, but the ignitor still functions, and lights my water heater and stove.
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04-10-2007, 01:23 PM
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New Scamp 5th Wheel owner needs help
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Dennis U
I find that towing the 5th wheel is very...
I find that towing the 5th wheel is very pleasant. You will find that backing up is very different. Not easier or harder, just different than a conventional trailer. If you have towed different...
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01-15-2007, 09:49 PM
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Seeking advice re: 19 ft. Scamp 5th Wheel
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Dennis U
My Tacoma is the 4 door with 5' box. In order to...
My Tacoma is the 4 door with 5' box. In order to have clearance for the cab, I installed the hitch about 8" behind the Centerline of the rear axle. In the world of 5th wheels, this is not...
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Seeking advice re: 19 ft. Scamp 5th Wheel
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Dennis U
Our 5th Wheel is the standard model with side...
Our 5th Wheel is the standard model with side bath. I am sorry, but I can not answer your questions related to the front bath model.
I do have a comment about towing with a Tacoma. My 2003 truck...
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01-12-2007, 09:44 AM
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Seeking advice re: 19 ft. Scamp 5th Wheel
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Dennis U
I use a 2003 Toyota Tacoma Quad Cab to pull our...
I use a 2003 Toyota Tacoma Quad Cab to pull our 5th Wheel. It works quite well. I get 19 to 21 MPG with the truck alone, and 15 to 18 MPG with the Scamp behind. I think it is an excellent...
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