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Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-12-2018, 09:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,714
Posted By Larry&Carrie
I agree with Byron.... My '83 Scamp is bare...

I agree with Byron.... My '83 Scamp is bare bones.. No water tank, no battery, ice box is now a cupboard, one 5 gal propane tank, no brakes. Scales out on a certified scale at 1600# loaded. I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-30-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,367
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Oh, forgot--- the floor goes in after the body is...

Oh, forgot--- the floor goes in after the body is back on the frame. Take a look, the fiberglass wrap around of the body is sandwiched between frame and floor....:cool:
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-30-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,367
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Yes, they are very tongue light....The one I...

Yes, they are very tongue light....The one I rebuilt had only about 35# or 40# when I brought it home.... https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f56/i-did-it-again-a-compact-jr-32790.html in '08......
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-03-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,697
Posted By Larry&Carrie
First, I must say Welcome to the forum... Don't...

First, I must say Welcome to the forum... Don't be overwhelmed... Take it one small step at a time. If you want to see how a CJ is out together, take a look at my thread of a complete off-frame...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-23-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,107
Posted By Larry&Carrie
The second (middle) photo was my CJ in the middle...

The second (middle) photo was my CJ in the middle of a rebuild. That frame was light channel. The unpainted rusty parts are crossmembers I added. I then trussed the frame to get the flex out of it....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-15-2012, 12:03 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,230
Posted By Larry&Carrie
I run passenger tires and haven't had any...

I run passenger tires and haven't had any problems... I just make sure they are load rated for more than my 13' weighs and never underinflated. (run them close to the max listed on the sidewall) I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-12-2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,294
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Don--- several of my cars have POR 15 on/under...

Don--- several of my cars have POR 15 on/under them-- seems to be holding up very well....:cool:
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-12-2011, 10:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,980
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Yup- the 3/4" plywood is what holds the body...

Yup- the 3/4" plywood is what holds the body on.... If you're going to boondock and crosscountry with it, you might consider adding crossmembers/strengthing the frame. Here's a link to my rebuild. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-12-2011, 10:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,871
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Quickest, easiest, & most economical way is to...

Quickest, easiest, & most economical way is to use a punch.B)
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-12-2011, 10:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,946
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Steve--- my CJ would bobble around over 65mph---...

Steve--- my CJ would bobble around over 65mph--- tell Corey to slow down!!!! :loltu Also, make sure she has enough tongue weight. (we talked about this before)
But, if she is having problems...
Forum: General Chat 09-20-2011, 10:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,213
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Don- Google "hairspray and propane lantern...

Don- Google "hairspray and propane lantern mantle" There seems to be two schools of thought... Before when the mantle is unused, and after it has been lit and you are ready to transport. Gonna have...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-19-2011, 11:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,414
Posted By Larry&Carrie
I use the Buddy Mr Heater (the small one approx...

I use the Buddy Mr Heater (the small one approx 5,000 BTU on low and 9500? BTU on high) Normally on the low setting, has to be in the teens to need the high setting. Instructions says it requires 9...
Forum: General Chat 09-19-2011, 11:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,213
Posted By Larry&Carrie
I love them... I used the one in our CJ when...

I love them... I used the one in our CJ when we had it, and then put one in our Scamp. Since we boondock always, it's just what we needed, no batteries to keep replacing. And yeah, the mantles...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-30-2011, 12:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,715
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Ours is vinyl tape (at least some of it) It was a...

Ours is vinyl tape (at least some of it) It was a normal Scamp cover--- didn't like advertising for them or displaying their 800 number. The add-on vinyl has been on there for 5+ years and always...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-29-2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,705
Posted By Larry&Carrie
I switched to Power Punch grease 15 years ago--...

I switched to Power Punch grease 15 years ago-- haven't lost a wheel bearing since, and I only pack them once every 3-5 years. (cars and all) Do keep records on all the vehicles tho, so I know when...
Forum: General Chat 08-29-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,230
Posted By Larry&Carrie
RON-- have fun on the rebuild. I did one several...

RON-- have fun on the rebuild. I did one several years ago. Turned out nice, but the wench liked the Scamp more. So, I finally sold it. Here's a link to the rebuild. Maybe you can get some...
Forum: General Chat 08-29-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,230
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Looks like a nice one. :thumb Remember, as you're...

Looks like a nice one. :thumb Remember, as you're outside your CJ in the morning, and looking over at that hunnert thousand bulgemobile, your coffee tastes just as good, and you have all that money...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-17-2011, 10:32 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 15,971
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Like others, I'm not overly concerned about fuel...

Like others, I'm not overly concerned about fuel mileage as my vehicles are paid for. Besides, I am at the point in my life that if it's not unique, I'm not driving it.... :steer (get about 15-16...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-03-2011, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,790
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Bobbie, when you are done with the coleman, I...

Bobbie, when you are done with the coleman, I would like to get it from you. Larry :cool:
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-03-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,503
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Celia- Sounds like it is repairable... Fiberglass...

Celia- Sounds like it is repairable... Fiberglass repair is not something to be afraid of (it's just messy and sticky) If there is any of the original fiberglass there, one can bond new stuff to it....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-08-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,143
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Should be 4 on 4".:cool:

Should be 4 on 4".:cool:
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-07-2011, 10:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,954
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Rather than square tubing, (which as you said is...

Rather than square tubing, (which as you said is heavy...) ask your friend about "trussing" it. Ends up being a lot lighter and prob almost as strong.
Larry :cool:

...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2011, 08:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,714
Posted By Larry&Carrie
DOC- shoot me a picture. Larry:cool:

DOC- shoot me a picture. Larry:cool:
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,173
Posted By Larry&Carrie
DOC----- you already have my e-mail address. I...

DOC----- you already have my e-mail address. I told you -you should have bought mine....:loltu That blue tarp has to go- it's not waterproof even when it is new. Larry :cool: (it's a small...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,057
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Yeah- head for the wrecking yard. Minivans,...

Yeah- head for the wrecking yard. Minivans, luxury cars, etc have them in the cargo area. Should be very inexpensive, especially at your local "Pik-A-Part"
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,965
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Steve-- when I redid the CJ 3 years ago, I left...

Steve-- when I redid the CJ 3 years ago, I left the windows out (I'm cheep), used grey vynil awning type material. Didn't seem to make any difference in the amount of interior light. I did add a...
Forum: Classified Archives 04-04-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,606
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Sold!!!!!

CompacT JR was SOLD today. :):)
Going to a nice home in Portland, OR.:cool:
Forum: Classified Archives 04-04-2011, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,606
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Yeah-- they're not as scarce here on the Left...

Yeah-- they're not as scarce here on the Left Coast.... That one you showed in the link is about the same shape as I started with...
A 1000# weight is conservative, check the weights of the...
Forum: Classified Archives 03-18-2011, 11:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,606
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Smile Still for sale--- Spring is coming and camping...

Still for sale--- Spring is coming and camping season is just around the corner. This one is ready to go- just needs food and blankets!!! :cool:
Forum: General Chat 02-27-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,966
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Our Compact JR has one (factory installed...

Our Compact JR has one (factory installed Coleman) and I added one to our Scamp (Humphrey). As using any open flame propane device, a little venelation is needed. But, both trailers leak enough...
Forum: General Chat 02-09-2011, 11:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,723
Posted By Larry&Carrie
yeah-- interesting.... I had to go back and...

yeah-- interesting.... I had to go back and measure so I wasn't blowing smoke. And yup, approx 72" either way. Long bottom cushions go both ways- front to back and side to side- so 72" square. Larry ...
Forum: Classified Archives 02-09-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,606
Posted By Larry&Carrie
EDIT: Am adding interior photos. Bed can be made...

EDIT: Am adding interior photos. Bed can be made up into several configurations: 72" square; 72" x 24"; 72" x 36"; 72" x 48". Water tank is not installed (in storage-goes with sale), drop axle that...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-08-2011, 01:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,463
Posted By Larry&Carrie
About 16MPG towing with the El Camino-- 65+mph--...

About 16MPG towing with the El Camino-- 65+mph-- 19 MPG not towing.
I think about 14 MPG towing with the Bronco- maybe 16 MPG not towing.

Bottom line is: don't care.... They're paid for. And...
Forum: General Chat 02-08-2011, 01:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,723
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Our CJ is approx 72" side to side....??? I didn't...

Our CJ is approx 72" side to side....??? I didn't think there was a difference. One of the bed combinations makes up into a 6 foot square bed. The body length is 10 foot, by including the...
Forum: Classified Archives 02-07-2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,606
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Yeah, well, I have a challenge in that.......:( ...

Yeah, well, I have a challenge in that.......:( They are on our other computer that is being tempermental... In other words, it is locked up. I guess I'll just have to go take some inside shots...
Forum: General Chat 02-07-2011, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,723
Posted By Larry&Carrie
To answer your first question. Yeah, I think it...

To answer your first question. Yeah, I think it would be wise... I do. The canvas (actually, vinyl just like an awning- in fact the awning and the top is the same material on mine) just gets...
Forum: Classified Archives 02-06-2011, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,606
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Compact JR SOLD

Well, we're going to sell the CJ. It's not what we want/need for a second trailer.... (gonna keep the Scamp, tho!) Larry :cool:

send questions either here thru the forum or to ...
Forum: General Chat 02-06-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,563
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Thanksgiving......B) ...

Thanksgiving......B)


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Forum: General Chat 01-17-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,452
Posted By Larry&Carrie
'Bout time you showed up....... And yeah, we're...

'Bout time you showed up....... And yeah, we're getting squirrely for going camping ,too. Especially with it 60 degrees outside and the snow going away.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-09-2010, 12:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,420
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Our 83 has a horrendous bottom gap. I took the...

Our 83 has a horrendous bottom gap. I took the simple (and farmer/redneck) way. I put an eyebbolt thru the bottom of the door and one in the cabinent under the couch/gaucho. When closing the door...
Forum: General Chat 12-08-2010, 11:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,284
Posted By Larry&Carrie
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/attachments/photobucke...

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/attachments/photobucket/img_231221_0_94714b38fea79f14a97472e7848d4d48.jpg

YUP-- that's the reason I bought ours in the first place, I was getting too old to sleep in a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-04-2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,821
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Cool When I replaced the axle on ours, I went with a...

When I replaced the axle on ours, I went with a 22.5 down 2200# axle. Couldn't tell any difference except that now it rides better. (of course, the old axle was frozen solid and didn't flex at...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-29-2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,354
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Cool YUP-- that is it. Larry :cool:

YUP-- that is it. Larry :cool:
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,354
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Cool Carl---- honestly, the only way to really get a...

Carl---- honestly, the only way to really get a solid floor is to remove the body...... Then weld in more crossmembers/supports. Another weak spot is the door area, without more strength there, it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,895
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Cool If that is the only place you are going to use...

If that is the only place you are going to use that heater, just ake the regulator off off it and then hook it up to the low pressure line. That's what I did in my CJ. Larry :cool:
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-20-2010, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 22,059
Posted By Larry&Carrie
I get about 5 days during hunting season on a 5...

I get about 5 days during hunting season on a 5 gal tank. This is with cooking, coffee, etc (with a burner on low most of the day). Evening runss my propane light (one out of a CJ) and.... the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-20-2010, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,113
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Cool Try looking at a wheel/tire dealer that sells...

Try looking at a wheel/tire dealer that sells "smoothie" chrome wheels for cars. Those inside clip moons fit my original Scamp 4 hole wheels. Dunno if they will fit U-Haul wheels, but it's worth a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-08-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,312
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Cool I raised my CJ by building a straight axle- that...

I raised my CJ by building a straight axle- that raised it 4 inches... And yes, it does bobble now at 70 MPH or faster.... So, I just stay at about 65 or slower. I think I would add some small shocks...
Forum: General Chat 08-28-2010, 04:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,814
Posted By Larry&Carrie
I've been running pass tires on all my trailers...

I've been running pass tires on all my trailers for years. The only time I've had problems is on my utility trailer--- a 25 year old recap snow tire shucked its tread-- still held air tho. I buy...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-27-2010, 11:27 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 42,192
Posted By Larry&Carrie
Cool dave--- you're always welcome to stop by. Larry...

dave--- you're always welcome to stop by. Larry :cool:
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