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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-11-2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,162
Posted By Dan Jones
WEIRD...that trailer is somehow both 49 years old...

WEIRD...that trailer is somehow both 49 years old and brand new. Simply fantastic work!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-25-2020, 03:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,715
Posted By Dan Jones
Red face Favorite Wheel lock

If you live in the Twin Cities (MN) your favorite might be Wheelock Whitley :D
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelock_Whitney_Jr.

I couldn't resist.
Forum: General Chat 06-30-2017, 10:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,154
Posted By Dan Jones
Dakota... If you really want to get off the...

Dakota... If you really want to get off the beaten path you might want to consider this trailer. Not molded fiberglass but it sure can do the job.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2VvmqADlrY
...
Forum: General Chat 06-18-2017, 09:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,418
Posted By Dan Jones
Sorry Linderman. The mount I referred to is...

Sorry Linderman. The mount I referred to is indeed a wall mount. I did install it on the partition and it looks like it will work well for our viewing.

If you do go with an under cabinet mount and...
Forum: General Chat 06-18-2017, 11:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,418
Posted By Dan Jones
Not the answer to your particular situation but...

Not the answer to your particular situation but may be helpful to others. I will be using this mount for the TV installation I will be doing next week. One part mounts to the TV and the other will...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-15-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,679
Posted By Dan Jones
I put these on my Scamp four years ago and have...

I put these on my Scamp four years ago and have been perfectly happy with them. Next year I will probably buy a new set and transfer these to my aluminum utility trailer which gets very light use.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-27-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,855
Posted By Dan Jones
By all means do plug it in. We have the same set...

By all means do plug it in. We have the same set up and that darn plug has a habit of coming out of the receptacle every now and then. Some day I may get around to figuring out a clip or clamp of...
Forum: General Chat 05-06-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 569
Views: 124,709
Posted By Dan Jones
Any one who knows Pat and Nancy and Snow and Boo...

Any one who knows Pat and Nancy and Snow and Boo understands their comment.

Dan
Forum: General Chat 01-15-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,552
Posted By Dan Jones
If you prefer to talk to your children rather...

If you prefer to talk to your children rather than text be sure they understand that.

I have friends whose children have "put their foot down" and let their parents know that they don't talk --...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 01-15-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 14,957
Posted By Dan Jones
My favorite vehicle was my 1957 BMW 600 sedan. I...

My favorite vehicle was my 1957 BMW 600 sedan. I had more fun with this car than any since.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_600

Mine was blue and white.

As a young man I never considered...
Forum: General Chat 11-14-2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 569
Views: 124,709
Posted By Dan Jones
For those who like to cook both in and outdoors,...

For those who like to cook both in and outdoors, we use a stainless steel BUTANE stove like the one below. Butane cannisters are available at many big box stores.
...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 06-17-2014, 05:14 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 25,281
Posted By Dan Jones
Thumbs up What a wonderful time and a great bunch of...

What a wonderful time and a great bunch of people. FG folks just seem so easy going and friendly. I asked at the office if we were "behaving ourselves" and the reply was totally in the positive.
...
Forum: General Chat 05-06-2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,305
Posted By Dan Jones
Now HERE'S a Jules Verne/Steampunk trailer for...

Now HERE'S a Jules Verne/Steampunk trailer for ya...

Neverwas Haul Video Project on Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/35266076)

Tough going under bridges though.:D
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-17-2014, 06:38 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,916
Posted By Dan Jones
Sue says she'll be making a batch of chocolate...

Sue says she'll be making a batch of chocolate chip cookies for the pot luck.

Dan and Sue Jones
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 03-22-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,273
Posted By Dan Jones
Hey Norm... "I really don't know a lot about...

Hey Norm...

"I really don't know a lot about this but the fact that everything changes truly interests me."

It's my understanding that the rate at which the rate of change is changing... is...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 01-21-2014, 01:22 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,916
Posted By Dan Jones
We'll be in site 47. Looking forward to having...

We'll be in site 47. Looking forward to having some fun. I haven't been at Kathio in ages and Sue has never been there.

Dan
Forum: General Chat 01-20-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,811
Posted By Dan Jones
We have no fridge or icebox in our Scamp. Instead...

We have no fridge or icebox in our Scamp. Instead we keep a large, efficient cooler in the topper of the pickup. During the day when we are at the campsite we keep it on the tongue box and at night...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 12-24-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 25,281
Posted By Dan Jones
We're on site 413 from June 9 to 14. We love Egg...

We're on site 413 from June 9 to 14. We love Egg Harbor! :wub

Dan and Sue Jones
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 12-14-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,505
Posted By Dan Jones
Just a word to the wise... if you folks are...

Just a word to the wise... if you folks are trying to island-hop your way to England, IT ISN'T GOING TO WORK! NO FERRY!
:loltu

Dan
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 11-14-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,760
Posted By Dan Jones
Pretty sure that's a Lincoln Continental, 1962 or...

Pretty sure that's a Lincoln Continental, 1962 or 1963. With the (in)famous suicide doors. Notice the door handles are located next to each other.

Stu's 1963 Lincoln Continental - 1963 Lincoln...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 11-12-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,916
Posted By Dan Jones
Hi Tim. Please throw our names into the pot...

Hi Tim. Please throw our names into the pot also. No promises but will make it if we can. Can't even say which dates won't work for us yet. :confused:

Dan and Sue Jones.
Forum: General Chat 10-21-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 27,518
Posted By Dan Jones
Deryk, have you considered a retractable door...

Deryk, have you considered a retractable door sweep. Might need to be shortened to fit the width of your screen door. They work quite well.

MD Products 07039 36-Inch Aluminum Automatic Seal Door...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-14-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,542
Posted By Dan Jones
Hi Joe. I noticed that you had them installed. ...

Hi Joe. I noticed that you had them installed. Is this required or can the buyer install them without too much trouble? About how much did it cost to have them installed?

Thanks,
Dan
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-05-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,563
Posted By Dan Jones
I would really like to have a one piece solid...

I would really like to have a one piece solid plastic spare tire cover like the ones used on SUVs. Have found the ones with a plastic disk and the rest made of vinyl fabric but not too excited about...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-31-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,261
Posted By Dan Jones
Another comment on the two jack system... I...

Another comment on the two jack system...

I have a cargo trailer with a similar problem. I used TWO jacks to resolve the matter. On one side of the tongue I use a swivel up “trailer stand” with...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-25-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,412
Posted By Dan Jones
Google "toothpaste to restore plastic headlight...

Google "toothpaste to restore plastic headlight lens"... might work on your tail light lens also. I have had success using toothpaste as a polish to remove small scratches and oxidation/chalking on...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-28-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,340
Posted By Dan Jones
Congratulations! We have a Scamp layout...

Congratulations!


We have a Scamp layout seven and love it. I removed the upper bunk and converted it into a daytime couch and nighttime bed. I sleep there and Sue sleeps in the rear dinette...
Forum: General Chat 06-27-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,090
Posted By Dan Jones
As someone who has used Sevylor Tahiti kayaks for...

As someone who has used Sevylor Tahiti kayaks for years I can give them--and probably most inflatable kayaks--a hearty endorsement.

Before I retired, my job allowed for taking a day off with only...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-05-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,060
Posted By Dan Jones
Kevin, be careful with that egg... you could...

Kevin, be careful with that egg... you could blind passing drivers!:loltu
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-10-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,686
Posted By Dan Jones
I installed the model 273400 front wind jack from...

I installed the model 273400 front wind jack from eTrailer to avoid hitting our tongue box. perfect fit and works great.

Trailer Jack, 2000 lbs. for A-Frame Couplers - Side Wind Atwood Trailer...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-10-2012, 06:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,590
Posted By Dan Jones
Ditto on the front and rear overhead cabinets. We...

Ditto on the front and rear overhead cabinets. We also added extra lights and 12 volt outlets, city water inlet on its own faucet, outside 110 outlet, screen door, Fantastic Fan, TV antenna, air...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-10-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 25,923
Posted By Dan Jones
I installed the Marinco kit on my 2012 Scamp...

I installed the Marinco kit on my 2012 Scamp shortly after purchase. The existing cord was a pain. The Marinco setup works great. The twist grip ring ensures that the cord will not fall out and the...
Forum: General Chat 09-05-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,490
Posted By Dan Jones
While we're looking at cute trailers, don't...

While we're looking at cute trailers, don't forget the Knaus Schwalbennest.

Knaus Schwalbennest (https://tinyhouseblog.com/travel-trailers/knaus-schwalbennest/)

Great design and cabinetry even...
Forum: General Chat 09-03-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,490
Posted By Dan Jones
I have seen just about every possible variation...

I have seen just about every possible variation of a screen room in most of the parks I have been to. Awnings, add-a-rooms, screen tents, EZ-Ups (canopies) with and without screen and/or fabric...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-29-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,306
Posted By Dan Jones
Also Whitney, having a bit of water onboard means...

Also Whitney, having a bit of water onboard means you don't always have to wait to get to a bathroom... just pull into a convenient parking area and use your own bathroom. :D

Having your own...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-29-2012, 06:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,306
Posted By Dan Jones
Hi Whitney. This Link will take you to the...

Hi Whitney.

This Link will take you to the section of the Scamp web site that has many answers to your questions.

Scamp Trailers - Ask Scamp (https://scamptrailers.com/AskScamp.aspx)

And, as...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-25-2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,221
Posted By Dan Jones
You could try one of these. They are made to deal...

You could try one of these. They are made to deal with with the tight lug pocket problem.

Canadian Tire - Thin Wall Lug Wrench with Sockets customer reviews - product reviews - read top consumer...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-20-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,221
Posted By Dan Jones
I use these with my five spoke aluminum wheels....

I use these with my five spoke aluminum wheels. PLENTY of depth for the lug. :)

Americana Trailer Wheel Lug Nut - 13/16" Diameter - Stainless Steel - 1/2" - 20 Americana Accessories and Parts...
Forum: General Chat 07-01-2012, 06:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,867
Posted By Dan Jones
If you want a fan to direct airflow inside your...

If you want a fan to direct airflow inside your trailer I recommend the Caframo 747. We stick ours to the fiberglass anywhere in the Scamp that we want it. We use the suction cup mount and it stays...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 06-19-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,422
Posted By Dan Jones
Wish we could be there to help you celebrate...

Wish we could be there to help you celebrate Janet but it sounds like you have quite a fan club already. Enjoy that shiny new kayak. Sue and I have been kayaking for years and truly love it. One of...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 06-18-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,422
Posted By Dan Jones
Anyone in particular or just some one? And will...

Anyone in particular or just some one? And will there be cake? :ask

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :ola
Forum: General Chat 06-09-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,452
Posted By Dan Jones
Giant Egg Wannabe

Not quite a stickie yet not quite an egg. Kinda lost that cozy feelin' also. :(

Keystone Vantage | Home (https://www.vantage-rv.com/index.php)

DJ
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-31-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,220
Posted By Dan Jones
WOW! You guys are doing a great job and, from the...

WOW! You guys are doing a great job and, from the looks of it, you are taking the time to do it right. I am looking forward to seeing the final product as well as all of the steps along the way....
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-02-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,795
Posted By Dan Jones
Hi Jean. If that is the 6 speed Adventurer bike...

Hi Jean. If that is the 6 speed Adventurer bike from Camping World, $100 is a good deal. I just bought the 12 speed Adventurer and I'm very impressed. It's certainly not up there with my other bikes...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-02-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 15,470
Posted By Dan Jones
Bay 11 - Site 4. WOW! Three hours online to...

Bay 11 - Site 4.

WOW! Three hours online to make a reservation. Guess the first booking day is busy, busy, busy. Can't complain too much though - our Minnesota State Park booking system crashed...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-01-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 15,470
Posted By Dan Jones
OOPS! Sorry Nancy. Got my schedule goofed up. My...

OOPS! Sorry Nancy. Got my schedule goofed up. My wife pointed out that the bike camping event is at another time and that we are going to Fargo ND after the St. Malo event. So many trips this year...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 03-31-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 15,470
Posted By Dan Jones
Yes, I did, Rick -- and we plan to be there also....

Yes, I did, Rick -- and we plan to be there also. Our bicycle club will be camping at Gull Lake COE campground a few days later so we are combining the two events into one trip. There is still a lot...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 03-31-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 15,470
Posted By Dan Jones
Hi Rick. We plan to be there. We'll be touring...

Hi Rick. We plan to be there. We'll be touring around Lake Superior and will hit St. Malo near the end of our circuit.

Dan and Sue Jones
Forum: General Chat 03-27-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,507
Posted By Dan Jones
Hi Russell. Fort William Historic Park is...

Hi Russell. Fort William Historic Park is great. They do have camping on site but its on a hill that can get quite windy and only has electric hook up.
Fort William Historical Park - Home...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-21-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,571
Posted By Dan Jones
Hi Isabelle. We just took delivery of a...

Hi Isabelle.

We just took delivery of a Scamp 16 layout 7. At most it would sleep five people and three of them would have to be kids. The side dinette is only 24 inches wide. We are using this...
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