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Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 05-01-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,163
Posted By Rod P
outside water faucet

Timber wolf:

Here is a picture of the outside faucet. I used a water tank faucet because of its smaller size.

Regards.
...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 05-01-2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,163
Posted By Rod P
The ecotemp's hot water temperature is adjusted...

The ecotemp's hot water temperature is adjusted by two knobs on the unit. One knob adjusts the flow rate and the other the amount of propane to the burner. If you turn down the flow rate, for...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 05-01-2014, 11:27 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,163
Posted By Rod P
We have a 1995 13 foot Scamp which is like new...

We have a 1995 13 foot Scamp which is like new and love it. Unfortunately, we do miss the toilet and shower found in the 16 footer, which we intend to buy. Here is a great solution to our problem...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-19-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,462
Posted By Rod P
Most systems use 12v pumps. Lloyd said there was...

Most systems use 12v pumps. Lloyd said there was an trailer electrical problem not a pump problem. I use a motorcycle battery on my towable weed sprayer (same type pump as Scamp trailer) and it will...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-19-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,462
Posted By Rod P
I don't know your system. Can you disconnect the...

I don't know your system. Can you disconnect the wires to the pump and perhaps connect them to a small battery from a garden tractor, motorcycle, etc. I would try to use the pump and flush the system...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-19-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,237
Posted By Rod P
We have a 1995 13 footer that has been stored...

We have a 1995 13 footer that has been stored every winter inside the garage. It has the side A/C and fits under the 8 foot door with no problem. The old TV antenna was our concern (missed door by...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 10-07-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 14,887
Posted By Rod P
I still have my old equipment including a...

I still have my old equipment including a booster. I just need an antenna and thought about firing it up for the fun of it. Maybe I will run down to RadioShack to see what they might have these days...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 10-07-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 14,887
Posted By Rod P
or drones!

or drones!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-07-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,020
Posted By Rod P
FYI, I had a new Fiamma awning and escape hatch...

FYI, I had a new Fiamma awning and escape hatch installed by Scamp this year. I looked at the receipt and it was $85 for the hatch. There was a labor charge of 2 hours at $60 an hour listed. I...
Forum: General Chat 05-10-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,794
Posted By Rod P
Ray: Thanks for posting. I used the same...

Ray: Thanks for posting.

I used the same monitor and two of the same cameras. I instead mounted my cameras inside the truck shell window and inside the rear window of the Scamp. It really works...
Forum: General Chat 05-10-2013, 07:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,794
Posted By Rod P
Well, I did it again. I just wrote a large reply...

Well, I did it again. I just wrote a large reply on the rearview camera system with parts listings. pictures, etc. I was logged in but when posting it it said I was logged off - then lost everything...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-25-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,746
Posted By Rod P
For the fun of it I called my insurance agent. He...

For the fun of it I called my insurance agent. He likes to hear from me because it usually means business. LOL.

Anyway, he said if there was a minor fender bender they would just pay it, even if...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-25-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,746
Posted By Rod P
I received an email copy of the attack on my...

I received an email copy of the attack on my original comments.

I wrote a rebuttal to the email but decided to just shut up.

Thanks for your moderator efforts.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-25-2013, 06:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,746
Posted By Rod P
I agree.

I agree.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-25-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,746
Posted By Rod P
My statement about pulling a trailer over the...

My statement about pulling a trailer over the capacity of the TV was meant as a warning not to do it. I recall reading about an investigation of a major accident caused by a person pulling a trailer...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-25-2013, 06:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,746
Posted By Rod P
I understand your reply and agree. I have...

I understand your reply and agree. I have retrofitted turbos into sports cars and love driving them. I have also replaced OEM turbos that have failed. I am no way an expert but "feel" consumer grade...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-24-2013, 07:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,746
Posted By Rod P
I am not familar with the escape. I did a quick...

I am not familar with the escape. I did a quick search and found this comparison chart: https://media.ford.com/images/10031/2013_Escape_Specs.pdf

The tow capacity (2.5L I4 IVCT engine) is per...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-22-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,560
Posted By Rod P
I have a 92 2wd toyota pickup and a 87 4wd sr5...

I have a 92 2wd toyota pickup and a 87 4wd sr5 extended cab toyota pickup. Both have 22re engines with 5 speed manuals. I pull a 2000 lb boat and 13 foot scamp.

The 92 truck's (2wd) bumper is...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-20-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,746
Posted By Rod P
I use the non-ethanol gas when ever possible in...

I use the non-ethanol gas when ever possible in my tow vehicle. I get better pulling power in 5th gear and the mileage improves enough to compensate for the extra cost, depending on the cost. I also...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-10-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,218
Posted By Rod P
I found that the new 2012 4 cyl tacos have 159 hp...

I found that the new 2012 4 cyl tacos have 159 hp verses my 116hp. I pull my boat too that weights in a 2000 pounds with trailer. I typically run at 60-65 in 4 gear or 5 gear, depending on the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-08-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,218
Posted By Rod P
I have a 87 Toyota 4x4 SR5 5 speed manual with...

I have a 87 Toyota 4x4 SR5 5 speed manual with extremely low mileage. It runs like new. I pull a 95 Scamp 13 footer easily at 60 to 65 on flat terrain. You can definitely feel it in the mountains,...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 02-19-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,212
Posted By Rod P
Thanks for posting your remarks and pictures...

Thanks for posting your remarks and pictures about Alcova. We are driving up from Dinosaur National Monument onward to Devils Tower in June and we were looking for a place to stay midway. Thanks...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 02-14-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,201
Posted By Rod P
Thanks - I really want to go on the cave tour...

Thanks - I really want to go on the cave tour this trip. Last time we could not work it in.

We plan to hit the Tetons on our trip to the Grand Canyon, next year. Just too much to see!

Thanks. ;)
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 02-14-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,201
Posted By Rod P
We are planning about 5 weeks. That gives us time...

We are planning about 5 weeks. That gives us time to visit relatives and to take short trips every day between stops, about 200 to 300 miles. I added how long we plan to stay at each location and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-08-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,993
Posted By Rod P
I read through the postings and did not see what...

I read through the postings and did not see what is the towing vehicle and capacity.

I have a 13 foot Scamp and tow it with a 4x4 Toyota truck, manual 5 speed. I keep my speed to around 60 mph. I...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 02-04-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,201
Posted By Rod P
Thanks for your response. I wrote a long response...

Thanks for your response. I wrote a long response and lost it all when it asked me to re-log in. :mad:

I will try again tomorrow.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 02-04-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,201
Posted By Rod P
Thanks everyone for your comments. It really...

Thanks everyone for your comments. It really helped a lot. I have made reservations and/or talked to many of the camp hosts. We are in pretty good shape from MN through WA.

I am planning the trip...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-31-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,685
Posted By Rod P
Thanks for the information everyone. I found a...

Thanks for the information everyone. I found a national park to stay in West Yellowstone that has electric for a total of $22.00, less if my national park pass valid for a discount. I just talked to...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 01-30-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,201
Posted By Rod P
Two of our boys now live in Washingston state and...

Two of our boys now live in Washingston state and love it. The third boy lives in Georgia. My wife has relatives in California and Oregon. So with the family scattered all over the country we are...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 01-30-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,201
Posted By Rod P
Thanks everyone. I am leaning towards just...

Thanks everyone. I am leaning towards just staying in West Yellowstone. Being from MN we are accustomed to snow and have a 4x4 truck but don't pull a Scamp trailer in it either. Not worth the risk to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-30-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,685
Posted By Rod P
Thanks everyone. I am heading down to Walmart now...

Thanks everyone. I am heading down to Walmart now and will look at the Coleman Sport Cat. I have a truck and will just thrown in my boat deep cycle trolling battery as a spare.

We will use the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-29-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,993
Posted By Rod P
Just curious. We have a 13 foot Scamp too. It has...

Just curious. We have a 13 foot Scamp too. It has two LP tanks two tongue jacks, and battery on the tongue. Where do you mount the generator? We have little room on our tongue.

Thanks.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 01-29-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,201
Posted By Rod P
Yellowstone RVing in Mid May

We will be staying in Yellowstone starting around May 22 for 3 days with a fully equipped 13 foot Scamp. I have been there before but not this early in the year.


We plan to drive in the North...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-29-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,685
Posted By Rod P
I think we might drive into West Yellowstone and...

I think we might drive into West Yellowstone and stay at a RV park rather than deal with the cold for three days. Found a park named Hideway RV park for $32 a night.

I was in Yellowstone in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-29-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,685
Posted By Rod P
I searched some more in this forum and found the...

I searched some more in this forum and found the Mr Heaters don't work above 6000 ft. So I will keep searching for a different type of heater.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-29-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,685
Posted By Rod P
Portable Propane Heater

We are making a large trip west in mid May and staying in Yellowstone for 3 days on the way. Our Scamp is fully equipped including a propane furnace but in May it is going to be cold. My concern is...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-20-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,781
Posted By Rod P
I have not done the banana one yet. I just washed...

I have not done the banana one yet. I just washed the rear seat cushions as they are the ones only used.

I really like the idea of the vacumn, in above reply. My cushions had plastic covering the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-19-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,781
Posted By Rod P
Hey - I washed the seat cushions on gentle cycle...

Hey - I washed the seat cushions on gentle cycle in a front loader and air dried them. They come out great with no problems.

The hardest part was taking off the covers from the foam and putting...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-18-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,781
Posted By Rod P
Thanks everyone for your quick replies. I am...

Thanks everyone for your quick replies. I am going to wash the rear seat cushions today with a front loader on gentle cycle. I will then air dry them. I will let you know how they turn out.

I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-17-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,781
Posted By Rod P
thanks - I may try that cleaner. The front bunks...

thanks - I may try that cleaner. The front bunks have never been used and it is just the rear cushions that need a bit of touching up.

Regards.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-17-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,865
Posted By Rod P
I have a Toyota 4x4 truck with 22re engine with 5...

I have a Toyota 4x4 truck with 22re engine with 5 speed manual and pull a 13 Scamp and 17 foot boat. The towing capacity is 2000 w/o stabilizer equipment, 3500 with. I hardly feel the Scamp trailer...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-17-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,781
Posted By Rod P
Cleaning of Scamp Cushions

I have a like new 1995 Scamp 13 foot trailer. The cushions are not worn at all but there are a few spots that need some cleaning.

I called Scamp and they said not to machine wash and that it...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-07-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,621
Posted By Rod P
We spend a lot of time up on the south shore of...

We spend a lot of time up on the south shore of Lake Superior, more specifically in Herbster's Clover campground and also in Washburn's Memorial Park campground. It would be fun to link up. We plan...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-07-2012, 10:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,621
Posted By Rod P
Maybe we will still go after your comments. We...

Maybe we will still go after your comments. We raised our 3 boys to have lots of fun and guess we should follow our teachings. Thanks for the uplifting comments. :)
Forum: General Chat 03-07-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,346
Posted By Rod P
I changed the title from homemade to custom made....

I changed the title from homemade to custom made. If I could make something like that at home, I would be retired. :loltu
Forum: General Chat 03-07-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,346
Posted By Rod P
check out this Custom made RV

https://www.blastolene.com/Work_in_Progress/deco.htm (https://www.blastolene.com/Work_in_Progress/deco.htm)
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-07-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,621
Posted By Rod P
Well, we figured our our entire trip and it is...

Well, we figured our our entire trip and it is about 5500 miles. With the price of gas on the west coast exceeding $4 a gallon and forecast to continue to go higher in May, we are thinking about...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-01-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,621
Posted By Rod P
Norm and Ginny and everyone else. I do have a...

Norm and Ginny and everyone else. I do have a manual and will downshift on those downgrades.

We are planning to take the trip in the middle of May over a 6 week period. We are in no hurry,...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-01-2012, 07:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,621
Posted By Rod P
I wish I had a hemi. Brings back some fond...

I wish I had a hemi. Brings back some fond memories when I was a teenager. :)
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-01-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,621
Posted By Rod P
Thanks for the tip. I am planning our trip this...

Thanks for the tip. I am planning our trip this week and will look for this highway. The old Toyota trucks don't have much power (105 hp) but run forever and built tuff. I am looking forward to...
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