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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-16-2022, 09:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,018
Posted By John Carter
If I recall correctly, I used pieces of a mat...

If I recall correctly, I used pieces of a mat that was sold to line the bottom of tool box / chest drawers. If you google tool box drawer mat there are many different options. I just cut a rectangle...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-22-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,625
Posted By John Carter
Got it going thanks for all the suggestions,...

Got it going thanks for all the suggestions, turned out to be switched polarity from the new style converter that I installed two years ago - oops.

John
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-21-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,625
Posted By John Carter
I'm really getting frustrated now....As far as I...

I'm really getting frustrated now....As far as I can tell Scamp begins with a furnace and the wires then builds a camper around it - man is that a tight fit. So I'm still in no furnace fan clicking...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-20-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,625
Posted By John Carter
Scamp furnace issues -

Need help troubleshooting Scamp furnace -

Would like to know if fan will turn on without propane hooked up or does it need a certain pressure of propane to operate? Does the furnace lockout with...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-03-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,701
Posted By John Carter
Good advice CindyL - Pretty good price on...

Good advice CindyL -

Pretty good price on a hard to find item, will not loose any money at that price.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-03-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,701
Posted By John Carter
Pretty good info here - ...

Pretty good info here -

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/buy-sell.html
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-03-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,428
Posted By John Carter
This is very similar to the front window in my...

This is very similar to the front window in my Scamp, in fact Kevin uses a Scamp gasket in this video Boler trailer Window Installation Part ONE - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNA-5oYG2sA)...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-03-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,428
Posted By John Carter
Trailer is 2001 Scamp 16ft, no weep holes in...

Trailer is 2001 Scamp 16ft, no weep holes in front window, just rubber gasket. I bought the trailer used, maybe gasket is not original, I don't know. I'm familar with butyl tape, not sure where it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-03-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,428
Posted By John Carter
Scamp front window leak -

So I have water leaking in the bottom of the front window, top of cushion is soaked. What's your best guess? The gap in the window gasket? What should I caulk it with?

Thanks,

John
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 06-28-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 35,089
Posted By John Carter
Hello, John Carter & family & 16ft Scamp...

Hello,

John Carter & family & 16ft Scamp from Madison Heights, MI here. We are penciled in on site 41 for the rally.

I would suggest if you would like to roast something goat size either...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-20-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,738
Posted By John Carter
The door rubs on the corner of the belly band...

The door rubs on the corner of the belly band when opening far enough for the latch. How would the door become misaligned if the hinge assembly was not failing somehow?

I'm not sure the new...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-20-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,738
Posted By John Carter
Our Scamp is a 2004, I think I will try the new...

Our Scamp is a 2004, I think I will try the new hinge springs optiion as it seems the only component that might fail.

Thanks for the help.

John
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-20-2012, 12:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,738
Posted By John Carter
Scamp door rubs on belly band -

What is the diagnosis for a scamp door rubbing on the belly band? Over the winter something seems to have changed and the door now rubs on the belly band. Do the hinge springs need to be replaced?...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-19-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,919
Posted By John Carter
Thanks Joe -

Thanks Joe -
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-18-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,919
Posted By John Carter
Scamp 16 - installing new fuse panel / 12v convertor

I'm trying to install a newer progressive dynamics fuse panel and seperate converter into my Scamp 16ft. I'm replacing the factory one that had the converter inside the fuse panel, to the newer model...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-27-2011, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,999
Posted By John Carter
Thanks all -

I will contact Ron, my main concern is if I bury the converter behind the current American box will it over heat. Sounds like if you have had success under the front bench it should be ok behind the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-26-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,999
Posted By John Carter
Removing my Scamp's American electrical converter and installing progressive -

Has anyone changed from an American power converter box to the newer model progressive electrical box and seperate converter in a Scamp? A washboard dirt road broke the cover plate off of the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-27-2011, 11:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,699
Posted By John Carter
Here is what I did -

Hope this helps -

Here is the mod that I did to add support to the front bunk for an adult.

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f56/scamp-front-bunk-modification-to-support-adults-45787.html...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-13-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,018
Posted By John Carter
One more thing I forgot to add -

Ok - I know I'm starting to sound like a salesman for t-slot extruded aluminum - I just spent too many years as a manufacturing engineer.

Please keep in mind for the dimensions I wanted for the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-13-2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,018
Posted By John Carter
Weight limit of bunk over 1000lbs easy -

Luke,

The exact engineering specifications for any of the t-slot extruded aluminum can be found on the various OEM websites. There is no flex whatsoever, it could easily hold over 1000lbs. I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-12-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,018
Posted By John Carter
Thanks for the feedback -

Thanks for the positive feedback, I have obtained so, so much information from this forum, it feels great to finally be able to share some back.

For additional information about the t - slot...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-12-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,018
Posted By John Carter
Couple of advantages to my bunk support -

I forgot to add a couple of advantages of the bunk support I made - when I do get one of my boys into the upper bunk it will be very easy to add a ladder and a rail to the upper bunk (so nobody rolls...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-12-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,018
Posted By John Carter
Scamp front bunk modification to support adults

I'd like to share the additional support I built for the front bunk in our scamp in order to support an adult. We are a family of four with 2 and 3 year old boys that have not discovered the fun of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-31-2010, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,176
Posted By John Carter
Thanks -

The gutters look like a good solution, what did you clean your trailer with before sticking them on?

Thanks,

John
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-31-2010, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,176
Posted By John Carter
Rain running down between awning and trailer -

Does anyone have a cleaver way to prevent the rain from running down the side of a Scamp? There is a gap between my awning and the trailer, when it rains he water just runs down the side of the...
Forum: Classified Archives 08-10-2010, 06:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,301
Posted By John Carter
Add a room - screen room enclosure for awning

I have a older, new in the box, add a room for a 18ft awning. Only has been out of the box for pictures. Comes with wheel covers. Instructions show how to adapt to longer or shorter awning. PM or...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-28-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,624
Posted By John Carter
What is the best tool to use when cutting...

What is the best tool to use when cutting interior fiberglass of a Scamp? I would like to open up the bottom of our Scamp closet / wardrobe. What should l use to cut out a new door with - rotozip,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-17-2009, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,721
Posted By John Carter
Thanks for all the great info. Yes, this...

Thanks for all the great info.

Yes, this forum is great - great people make a great forum.

I have reviewed the buyers checklist - awesome.

The 13ft Casita would be a little tight for my...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-16-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,721
Posted By John Carter
Hello, I'm John Carter from Michigan, I...

Hello,

I'm John Carter from Michigan, I have a used Burro in my sights but it has some issues. On two sides the exterior fiberglass shell is damaged and soft in a couple of spots. It looks like...
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