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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-19-2008, 09:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,584
Posted By Mikeny
My Subaru outback it is a 5 speed, 4 cyl, AWD...

My Subaru outback it is a 5 speed, 4 cyl, AWD vehicle. I have no personal experience with the reliability of their auto trans, but have never heard anything bad. This is my 3rd Subaru, all...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-16-2008, 11:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,584
Posted By Mikeny
Just finished the first trip towing our 13 ft...

Just finished the first trip towing our 13 ft Scamp with a 2007 Subaru Outback. Averaged 22mpg on a mix of interstate and the Catskill mountains in NY. It is a basic Scamp with no bathroom, AC or...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-09-2008, 12:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,228
Posted By Mikeny
Carol Thanks for the info. For now I am...

Carol
Thanks for the info. For now I am happy with the 13 footer but I keep thinking about going up to a 16 and may want to do that in the future. Knowing that I would not have to change tow...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-05-2008, 08:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,228
Posted By Mikeny
Paul / Norma Did you use the Outback in the...

Paul / Norma
Did you use the Outback in the past to tow the Scamp 16 ? If so how was it ? (Handling, braking, power on the hills) I currently have an Outback that I use to tow a Scamp 13...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-20-2008, 05:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,108
Posted By Mikeny
FYI, I contacted the mfg and they indicated...

FYI, I contacted the mfg and they indicated that it is normal to have 12V at the blue pin on the connector. The indicated it is min amperage and drops once the brakes are hooked up and resistance...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-16-2008, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,108
Posted By Mikeny
Joe Thanks, that makes me feel much better ! ...

Joe
Thanks, that makes me feel much better ! Was worried that there was a problem.

Mike
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-16-2008, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,108
Posted By Mikeny
Just installed a Valley Oddesey brake controller....

Just installed a Valley Oddesey brake controller. The Blue wire from the controller has 12V on it all the time, regardless of whether the brake pedal is pressed or not. Is this normal ? I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-16-2008, 04:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,288
Posted By Mikeny
I did figure this out. There is a grommet with...

I did figure this out. There is a grommet with wires running thru it on the driver side but it is not on the firewall. It is on the side, exits into the wheel well and is covered by the inner...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-12-2008, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,161
Posted By Mikeny
Can anyone tell me the funtion of the seperate...

Can anyone tell me the funtion of the seperate 10ga yellow wire on a 4-7 pin adapter ? The 4 wire plug receptacle plugs into the Subaru harnees, the 10ga black goes to the battery for charging,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-12-2008, 04:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,288
Posted By Mikeny
Has anyone installed a brake controller in a...

Has anyone installed a brake controller in a Subaru Outback ? There does not appear to be any easy way to get the wires thru the firwall. The 2 wiring gromets that are in the firewall are on the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-08-2008, 11:06 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,463
Posted By Mikeny
Booker My wife uses the Subaru to commute to...

Booker
My wife uses the Subaru to commute to work, about 35 miles each way. We drove both the 2008 Forester and the Outback. It was a toss up. She liked the Outback a bit more due to the fact...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-08-2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,914
Posted By Mikeny
This is pretty close for me and potentially...

This is pretty close for me and potentially sounds like fun. Is there a spot to park RV's (I only have a 13' Scamp) or are you setting up in a parking area ? How crowded does it get ?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-07-2008, 03:05 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,463
Posted By Mikeny
I had very good results towing a 13 ft Scamp with...

I had very good results towing a 13 ft Scamp with a Subaru Forester. No problems with power even in the Adirondacks. Handling was excellent. On several trips the car averaged 20mpg towing the...
Forum: General Chat 11-05-2007, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,788
Posted By Mikeny
I have a 2005 Scamp 13 without a bathroom. It...

I have a 2005 Scamp 13 without a bathroom. It does have sink, porta potti, stove, awning. Not sure what it weighs but full of gear and water have no problems towing it with a 2005 Subaru Forester...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-27-2007, 05:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,404
Posted By Mikeny
Thanks for the info. I think I have the signals...

Thanks for the info. I think I have the signals covered. Purchased the adaptor for the Subaru to go to 4 prong which has the little "black box" in line.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-27-2007, 05:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,376
Posted By Mikeny
Just purchased a 2005 scamp 13ft. The owner...

Just purchased a 2005 scamp 13ft. The owner said it used a 2" ball yet the owners manual says 1 7/8". There is other info in the owners manual which appears outdated and incorrect. (plug...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-26-2007, 05:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,404
Posted By Mikeny
After searching for a while I think I found the...

After searching for a while I think I found the answer to my question in another post. Apparently the wiring diagram in the scamp owners manual is wrong. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-25-2007, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,404
Posted By Mikeny
I just bought a 2005 Scamp 13 and I am trying to...

I just bought a 2005 Scamp 13 and I am trying to set up my Subaru so that I can go pick the Scamp up. Purchased the Hitch, Prodigy brake controller and wiring adapters from e-trailer. (Car...
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