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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-19-2023, 08:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 689
Posted By teri85
Scamp specs

Can someone tell me where to get the specs for Scamp Trailers. I am in the market and can’t find out the weight, size of tanks, fresh, gray, black, size of beds etc. any clues or ideas welcome.
I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-14-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,535
Posted By teri85
Thanks for such great insight and advice....

Thanks for such great insight and advice. Definitely have more research to do and things to consider. I had forgotten about seat comfort. I know that used are higher than in the past but not sure I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-12-2022, 12:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,535
Posted By teri85
Tow vehicle for newer Casita Deluxe

Hello All,

It has been a while since posting anything here. I sold my Trailswest trailer a number of years ago and bought a RoadTrek camper van. Well…. I am now looking to get back into a travel...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-14-2022, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,139
Posted By teri85
Casita Independence trailer history

Hello again to this community. I am looking at getting a Casita independence deluxe trailer and wonder how long they have been making this model? Also curious about the Liberty model. I am...
Forum: General Chat 01-28-2016, 06:37 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,340
Posted By teri85
Very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a...

Very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a fountain of knowledge, advice and experience. His willingness to share was wonderful.

So Sorry for your loss Jud. He was a special guy.

Teri
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-25-2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,733
Posted By teri85
My Trailswest has a wood frame around the trailer...

My Trailswest has a wood frame around the trailer opening. Make sure that all the screws are in the wood holding it to the fiberglass frame. I have my canvas velcroed to the wood frame on the top...
Forum: General Chat 09-05-2015, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,571
Posted By teri85
Saw numerous Casita's and Scamps while traveling...

Saw numerous Casita's and Scamps while traveling through Glacier (St. Marys), Yellowstone (Canyon Campground) and Grand Tetons (Colter Bay Campground). Had bad internet/ATT service so couldn't post....
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-28-2015, 03:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,768
Posted By teri85
For Cute vintage awnings check out this site. I...

For Cute vintage awnings check out this site. I haven't used them but have seen numerous references to them.

Vintage Trailer Awnings Tips...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-24-2015, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,361
Posted By teri85
I had considered a strip of wood on mine but like...

I had considered a strip of wood on mine but like the aluminum idea. I am also thinking of using some velcro like I did on the top. Now that the tires and wheel bearings are done and I am almost...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-22-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,529
Posted By teri85
Bob, I am in the Bay Area. I Used velcro...

Bob, I am in the Bay Area.

I Used velcro on the top and have a good firm fit. The bottom was originally in-between the top and the frame for the lift mechanism. It meant that the entire thing...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-22-2015, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,933
Posted By teri85
Capped off the gas line with a brass cap from...

Capped off the gas line with a brass cap from OSH. Local trailer supply would have been cheaper, ironically.

Have to redo the closet door and am considering using the door from the icebox for...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-22-2015, 07:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,529
Posted By teri85
Bob, I have a picture from when I purchased the...

Bob, I have a picture from when I purchased the trailer. I have replaced the fabric and it helped a little. The top definitely leans to the passenger side.

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I will...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-22-2015, 12:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,933
Posted By teri85
Thanks Bobbie. it is coming together. Put...

Thanks Bobbie. it is coming together.

Put in a new stove vent and light for the 12V system. Took some work to get it to fit in the space but it is in now and running. It will be since to use...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-21-2015, 12:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,529
Posted By teri85
Campster Top Stabilizing ?

As I am working on my trailer I am trying to figure out an easy way to stabilize the pop top on the Campster. The top is lifted and held up with a "scissor" mechanism and springs. It has always...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-19-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,933
Posted By teri85
Almost finished the redo of the ice box area. ...

Almost finished the redo of the ice box area. Need to do the clothes rod for the closet and the doors. The porta-a-potty fits perfectly under the closet. Need to get some boxes for shoes.

Next...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-18-2015, 11:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,933
Posted By teri85
Thanks for the tips on your link. Had not seen...

Thanks for the tips on your link. Had not seen it. We have Reservations @ Canyon campground at the end of August. Hoping that the crowds will have mellowed as the school year has started in August...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-17-2015, 10:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,933
Posted By teri85
Took out the Ice Box in Campster

After careful consideration I took out the Icebox from the Campster. We got a Coleman Extreme Ice Chest instead. So, since we would use the ice box for storage and I have converted the area to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-21-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,541
Posted By teri85
Bob, I do use the solar as the primary. I am...

Bob, I do use the solar as the primary. I am looking to have the TV charge while moving as a supplement to when we are stationary. Sounds like the 7 pin is the best way to go. I need to have some...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-17-2015, 03:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,541
Posted By teri85
Charge Controller?

Trying to understand what I need. Getting ready for a 4 week trip this summer in the Campster. I had 12v installed in my Campster and have done recharging with Solar panels so far. I have a CPAP...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-09-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,567
Posted By teri85
I use a kelty tarp with poles. i got it through...

I use a kelty tarp with poles. i got it through REI along with extra poles. It is designed to use on the luggage rack of an SUV or other vehicle. On my Campster a PO put some hooks in, probably...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-07-2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,556
Posted By teri85
Hi Bobbie, The wood frame is bolted directly...

Hi Bobbie,

The wood frame is bolted directly to the fiberglass shell on mine. The attachment spring thingies that hold it down are also bolted through also. I just reattached the top of mine as...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-02-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,642
Posted By teri85
Oh MY!!! That is not good. I don't know...

Oh MY!!! That is not good.

I don't know if you are near a hardware store. I would get a small tarp and some 1x2's or plywood to the size of the opening and some screws. wrap and tape the tarp...
Forum: Money Matters 04-14-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,744
Posted By teri85
I spent a good deal of time looking for the right...

I spent a good deal of time looking for the right trailer at a reasonable price for me. the one I found was a 3 1/2 hour drive way. It was campable and needed some work, like a 12v system. If you...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 03-21-2015, 10:17 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,761
Posted By teri85
They say money can't buy happiness, but you can...

They say money can't buy happiness, but you can by an ukulele and that is pretty much the same.

Love playing the ukulele and banjolele. Lots of fun and relaxation. They go with our tiny...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-20-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,542
Posted By teri85
Sorry for not getting back to you. Last week of...

Sorry for not getting back to you. Last week of school before the holiday break and all.

There is a wooden frame around the opening and on the top and the velcro is stapled to the wooden frame. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-12-2014, 10:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,542
Posted By teri85
I have a 71 Campster and used velcro to attach...

I have a 71 Campster and used velcro to attach the nylon. You do have to stable the nylon to the wood or it won't stick. I also used velcro for the screen window covering on the inside.

The...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-19-2014, 08:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,632
Posted By teri85
I too used ripstop nylon on the Trailswest Pop...

I too used ripstop nylon on the Trailswest Pop top with velcro to hold it in place. Have screens for window opening too.

Ripstop is lighter and easier to sew than heavy marine vinyl and will...
Forum: General Chat 09-08-2014, 09:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,602
Posted By teri85
Love the teardrop trailer. My first camping...

Love the teardrop trailer. My first camping experience at 5 was in my grandparents homemade teardrop. I do like the idea of standing up in the trailer however and the teardrop led me to the FGRV. ...
Forum: General Chat 09-01-2014, 11:17 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 25,612
Posted By teri85
Middle school Language Arts/Social Studies and...

Middle school Language Arts/Social Studies and Ukulele teacher. This is my last year. Looking forward to more time to travel and camp. Going to get the Campster ready for a cross country jaunt...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-19-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,542
Posted By teri85
Have a 1970 Campster and love it. Great trailer,...

Have a 1970 Campster and love it. Great trailer, easy to pull and has a larger bed than you find in most small trailers.

Is it worth it? As Donna pointed out you have to decide what you are...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-04-2014, 02:40 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,986
Posted By teri85
I too use a CPAP in the trailer and have a Marine...

I too use a CPAP in the trailer and have a Marine battery. The main reason for the 12v system is the CPAP. While camping I don't use the humidifier because of the power draw but always set up the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-16-2014, 11:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,943
Posted By teri85
The aisle and both sides are about 24 inches...

The aisle and both sides are about 24 inches each. I say about as there is some variation in the width. I figured things in increments of 2 feet when I was redoing the foam in the back. I set up...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-16-2014, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,943
Posted By teri85
The 72 is the width of the foam mattress and the...

The 72 is the width of the foam mattress and the width of the trailer at the bed height on the inside. There is a slight angle in the trailers shape.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-16-2014, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,943
Posted By teri85
Hi Cassidy, I have a Trailswest Campster and...

Hi Cassidy,

I have a Trailswest Campster and can tell you that the bed is 75 inches long by 72 inches wide. It is a little short for me and I am 5'10". However, there is plenty of room to sleep...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-18-2014, 09:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,652
Posted By teri85
HI Bobbie, It is the pop top that I am...

HI Bobbie,
It is the pop top that I am referring to. I am trying to make it lighter, arch the top and still thinking about putting some solid pieces on the ends and or sides. The big thing is now...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-17-2014, 07:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,652
Posted By teri85
I have a Trailswest Campster that was developing...

I have a Trailswest Campster that was developing leaks. The plywood top is not that bad but there are no supports or ribs on mine. Do you have any pictures of the ribs? That would help me figure...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-07-2014, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,260
Posted By teri85
Thanks for the idea David. I hadn't thought of...

Thanks for the idea David. I hadn't thought of the cable idea. I had thought about the webbing that Bobbie has used to stabilize the top.

One of my concerns with the top is last weekend (March...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-06-2014, 09:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,260
Posted By teri85
Reconfigure Trailswest Pop-up

Okay, some advice or ideas, or you're nuts to try that.

I have to take the plywood off the pop top of my trailer as there is a leak and it is coming through. I think I am going to find some dry...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-18-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,560
Posted By teri85
Looks like a Trailswest Campster. I would add...

Looks like a Trailswest Campster. I would add the canvas to the screen. Looks like it is in good shape. Inside?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-20-2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,072
Posted By teri85
Johana, Making a new canvas isn't...

Johana,

Making a new canvas isn't difficult. I used Rip stop nylon for tent floors and put screened windows in the long sides. I attached with Velcro to the top and bottom frame. The ripstop is...
Forum: General Chat 02-17-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,571
Posted By teri85
Saw a Casita, 17 or 19' on North 680 in Walnut...

Saw a Casita, 17 or 19' on North 680 in Walnut Creek, CA around 2:30 today. Looked like it had blown a tire as shreds of it were on road. They were on the exit ramp on the side, all looked safe. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-12-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,618
Posted By teri85
Al, great idea. I have been looking for an easy...

Al, great idea. I have been looking for an easy way to do a table in my campster. I like your plan.

Rob and Linda love your pics and ideas too. More to think and plan for this winter.

Teri
Forum: General Chat 09-01-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,676
Posted By teri85
Sound advice. Having done bear patrol in...

Sound advice. Having done bear patrol in Yosemite National Park for several summers. Black bears just want your food, not you. Don't get between a Mama Bear and her cubs. Don't throw rocks, make...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-22-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,661
Posted By teri85
If you have reservations in the Park the air...

If you have reservations in the Park the air quality looked good today, based on the local SF Bay Area news.

Stay Safe.

I agree with you Donna. To many folks who insist on campfires when...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-19-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,274
Posted By teri85
Bobbie, That looks great. I have thought...

Bobbie,

That looks great. I have thought about putting webbing on the ends and will make that part of my winter project list. I did use rip stop for the fabric and I think the fabric isn't as...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-04-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,095
Posted By teri85
If you are in Northern CA don't forget about...

If you are in Northern CA don't forget about Lassen Volcanic National Park. Often over looked. The eastern Sierra are spectacular and there are a lot of areas to visit from Mammoth and Mono Lake as...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-12-2013, 10:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,021
Posted By teri85
Definitely a Trailswest Campster

You have a really nice rig there. It looks like the Campster for sure. Check out some of the pictures of my interior to see how close it is. I have an ice box on the curbside and a 2 burner stove...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-17-2013, 11:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,535
Posted By teri85
My track is wood. I had to replace mine and...

My track is wood. I had to replace mine and debated between the metal and wood track. The guide is plastic on both and the same shape. I don't know if the size is the same.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-17-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,535
Posted By teri85
Bobbie, My campster has the center track for...

Bobbie,

My campster has the center track for the drawer. You can get the track and the plastic piece at Home Depot or OSH. I will try to find a picture for you.


here's a photo. Don't know...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 12-16-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 13,458
Posted By teri85
Are we there yet

Found this fabric last April while visiting my mom and taking her to Lake Chelan. It was a small piece and found some more of it on ebay. Made a nice door curtain. I have some that is a similar...
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