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Forum: Classified Archives 11-20-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,289
Posted By Stretcher
SOLD: 2014 Escape 5.0TA for sale

We offer our Escape for sale with mixed emotions. We’ve enjoyed many experiences and traveled many miles in it. Since moving to a retirement community, we are no longer able to store our trailer in...
Forum: General Chat 01-28-2018, 07:44 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 44,575
Posted By Stretcher
We purchased a 2011 Std. Scamp 19, camped close...

We purchased a 2011 Std. Scamp 19, camped close to the factory our first night, and had a some overnight rain. I am 5'11 and awoke the next morning with damp sheets at my feet. We returned to the...
Forum: General Chat 12-06-2017, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,926
Posted By Stretcher
Glad you were able to hook up with Care-A-Vanners

We're happy to have helped introduce you to Care-A-Vanners. Hope you enjoy the experience.

David
Forum: General Chat 12-05-2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,926
Posted By Stretcher
Habitat For Humanity Care-A-Vanners

We've been Care-A-Vanning for three years and have found it to be a fulfilling way to help others, meet great people, spend time in new places, and be part of a dedicated team.
Signups are for...
Forum: General Chat 09-10-2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,459
Posted By Stretcher
Good luck

Ginny & Norm,

Our thoughts are with you,

David & Rosemary
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-10-2017, 10:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,602
Posted By Stretcher
We had that combo

We pulled a 5.0TA for a couple years with a 2007 Frontier 6cyl, 2wd, crewcab, 6' bed, using a Reese 15k hitch, and had no problems. Alf, on the Escape site, has a newer Frontier and has pulled first...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-21-2017, 05:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,175
Posted By Stretcher
Towed Scamp 5er with a 2007 Frontier 2wd 6' bed

We towed a Scamp 19 with a Frontier Crewcab with the longer bed and never had any problems. I strongly suggest going with the 6' bed as I put a slight crease in the back of the Frontier cab by...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-21-2017, 05:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,175
Posted By Stretcher
Towed Scamp 5er with a 2007 Frontier 2wd 6' bed

We towed a Scamp 19 with a Frontier Crewcab with the longer bed and never had any problems. I strongly suggest going with the 6' bed as I put a slight crease in the back of the Frontier cab by...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-16-2017, 04:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,143
Posted By Stretcher
We owned a Scamp 19 for 3-years and would suggest...

We owned a Scamp 19 for 3-years and would suggest the following:

The extra tail lights would be our first option as if you put bikes on the rear, the standard tail lights are pretty much blocked....
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 01-09-2017, 06:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,210
Posted By Stretcher
Site 23

We'll be there in site 23.

David & Rosemary
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-11-2016, 06:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,041
Posted By Stretcher
Can be ordered directly from Canada Parks

The free 2017 Parks Canada Discovery Pass can be ordered directly from the Canada Parks website to avoid getting a bunch of ads from Slickdeals.net. Still free including postage.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-05-2016, 02:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,326
Posted By Stretcher
check with SallyBEE

You might check with SallyBEE on this forum, they bought our 2011 Scamp 19, which we towed with a Frontier 2WD. They were going to tow it with a large (tall) older pickup and didn't think raising...
Forum: General Chat 12-01-2016, 08:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,255
Posted By Stretcher
Thanks to you Donna

Thanks to you Donna for publishing this theft in spite of the pointless critiquing your original post received.

David
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-14-2016, 07:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,756
Posted By Stretcher
peterh

Do an advanced search for posts by peterh or try this peterh's Trailer :: 2005 Scamp 5th Wheel. He did a nice job of installing stairs and describing the process on this site. Once you get into his...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-13-2016, 06:54 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,310
Posted By Stretcher
Towed Scamp 5er with a 2007 Frontier 2wd 6' bed

We towed a Scamp 5th-wheel with a Nissan Frontier 6-cyl, 2wd with no problems. We like driving and parking it better than the Silverado it replaced. Both were 2wd and I lived in CO and MA and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-05-2016, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,087
Posted By Stretcher
Scamp 19 Rear stabilizers

I have a near new pair of rear stabilizers from a Scamp 19 that I will give you, if you pay the shipping. Perhaps someone on the forum will know if they will work for you. They are 16" long when...
Forum: General Chat 06-05-2016, 08:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,799
Posted By Stretcher
Merritt Parkway

The Merritt Parkway in Connecticut doesn't allow trailers.
Forum: General Chat 02-03-2016, 09:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,027
Posted By Stretcher
Wintering in MA

No Scamp Camp for us this year. We decided to stay home this winter, which thus far has seemed like a pretty lucky decision as MA weather has been quite mild and some of the south rather chilly. ...
Forum: General Chat 02-03-2016, 06:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,027
Posted By Stretcher
Newfoundland

Ginny & Norm,

We visited your SKP setup after last year's Scamp Camp and liked it very much. We took much of your advice and had a great trip to Newfoundland. We can understand why you continue...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-02-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,620
Posted By Stretcher
I agree with Walt

If you can spare $50 or $100 and the driver did a good job, why not make his or her day a bit better.
David
Forum: General Chat 12-25-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,403
Posted By Stretcher
It wasn't for sale

He didn't offer to sell it. We pull it with a Nissan Frontier as we had our Scamp 19.
Forum: General Chat 12-24-2015, 05:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,403
Posted By Stretcher
Looks a lot like ours.

Gee Alf,

Bob & Sue's trailer looks a lot like our 5.0TA.

Happy holidays,

David
Forum: General Chat 12-23-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,403
Posted By Stretcher
Win, win for all.

He said they had decided to build a new house in Boca Raton and wouldn't have time to use the Escape. We paid them close to what they had paid for it. They had used it a bit, but had cared for it...
Forum: General Chat 12-23-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,403
Posted By Stretcher
Nice surprise - Referral check

Today's mail included a nice note and a referral check for $147.90 (US equivalent of $200 Canadian) from Escape.
Shortly after returning home from Florida, where we had bought our 5.0TA last...
Forum: General Chat 11-12-2015, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,946
Posted By Stretcher
Care-A-Vanning with Habitat for Humanity

Please consider including a 2-week volunteering session or two with Habitat for Humanity's Care-A-Vanners this winter. They will hook you up with a low priced place to camp while you join like-minded...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-27-2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,729
Posted By Stretcher
MA to CA in January

We towed a Scamp 19 from SE MA to LA in January 2014 and returned in March. We watched the weather for a couple day window to get out of the northeast and more or less followed I95 south to I10 and...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-11-2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,712
Posted By Stretcher
Escaping to Newfoundland

Tomorrow we will board the ferry in North Sydney, NS bound for 6-weeks in Newfoundland. We have ferry reservations for tomorrow and for our return on September 24. Otherwise, we plan to wing it.
...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 07-29-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,089
Posted By Stretcher
AAA of MA does not offer RV coverage

AAA of MA does not offer RV coverage so we carry Good Sam. We had two occasions to call Good Sam with our 1984 Mobile Traveler Class C RV. The first took them several hours to get to us and then...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-30-2015, 06:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,735
Posted By Stretcher
Rename this thread???

Perhaps this thread should be renamed as it has evolved into Organization ideas, a topic which may have greater interest than the original.

If so, I don't know how to do that and will leave it...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-28-2015, 09:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,349
Posted By Stretcher
Consider a cover for your Fantastic Fan.

Fantastic Fan and others offer covers that go over the fan and allow the fan to be run in the rain. These covers can be installed directly to the outer portion of the fan and require no drilling...
Forum: General Chat 06-28-2015, 09:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,646
Posted By Stretcher
Not philosophically aligned with Walmart, but

We agree with Donna. If the locality permits overnight parking (some don't), we find Walmart a good place to get off the road when traveling with a trailer. They are easy to find and easy to...
Forum: General Chat 06-18-2015, 06:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,481
Posted By Stretcher
Cat travels in our trailer

Our very mellow 13-year-old male indoor orange cat has traveled in our Scamp 19 and Escape 5.0TA for the past three years. My wife believes he is happier traveling with us than staying at a cattery....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-03-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,565
Posted By Stretcher
My Scamp 19 Owner's Manual said to not place a...

My Scamp 19 Owner's Manual said to not place a jack under the axle.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-22-2015, 05:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,187
Posted By Stretcher
Did the weighing actually take place?

Did the weighing of John's (frog49) Scamp 19 actually take place? What was the tongue weight?
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-20-2015, 07:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,547
Posted By Stretcher
SIX-HOUR DAYS, not twelve-hour!!!

Please excuse my poor editing. We worked SIX-HOUR DAYS, not twelve-hour!!!
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-19-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,547
Posted By Stretcher
Habitat for Humanity Care-a-Vanners

If you are looking for an excuse to visit different parts of the country with your trailer, you might consider Habitat for Humanity’s RV Care-A-Vanner program. Here’s an excerpt from their website,...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-28-2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,526
Posted By Stretcher
It's been a hectic two weeks!

When we arrived a Scamp Camp, we had no idea that we would be leaving our Scamp in Florida. We had seen an Escape 5.0 at the FG rally in Copake about a year and a half ago and really liked it, but...
Forum: Classified Archives 02-21-2015, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,101
Posted By Stretcher
Scamp 19 SOLD!!

I will try to remove this thread as the Scamp 19 has found a new home in Florida. We will miss it, but are looking forward to adventures with our new, to us, Escape 5.0TA.

Thanks,

David
Forum: Classified Archives 02-17-2015, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,101
Posted By Stretcher
SOLD: 2011 Scamp 19 Fifth-wheel $15,500

2011 Scamp19 with most standard factory installed options and numerous self-installed upgrades.Well cared for by original owners, non-smokers.Currently Scamping in Sebring, FL with planned moves to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-17-2015, 03:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,450
Posted By Stretcher
Nissan Frontier/Escape 5.0TA Hitch?

We are in the process of buying a 2014 Escape 5.0TA. What make and model hitch do you recommend for a Nissan Frontier?

Thanks
Forum: General Chat 02-13-2015, 11:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,698
Posted By Stretcher
27 gallon Thetford

We have 27 gallon Thetford, which I am able to hand pull to dump sites. Its handle is designed to hook over a 2" trailer ball and I have done it that way, but feel the exercise of hand towing is...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-08-2015, 06:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,912
Posted By Stretcher
2011 Scamp 19 Standard at Scamp Camp

We'll be at Highland Hammocks for two weeks starting tomorrow and then going to Lake Manatee and Myakka River after that, then doing a couple weeks in Vero Beach beginning March 8. We could plan to...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 01-08-2015, 05:31 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,013
Posted By Stretcher
Honda03842 is camping 20 minutes from Scamp Camp....

Honda03842 is camping 20 minutes from Scamp Camp. Sounds like there might be room there. We're currently at Faver Dykes SP and it's basically full.
David

Sent from my DROID RAZR using...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-20-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,734
Posted By Stretcher
Thanks Norm

Thanks Norm,

Our camera has about a 6' cable connecting to the transmitter and a longer cable from the transmitter to attach to common a power source for both. It's supposed to transmit up to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-20-2014, 02:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,734
Posted By Stretcher
Where did you mount your transmitter?

[QUOTE=honda03842;481230]One of the main reasons for putting our camera inside the rear windows was to protect it from water. So many of the reviews talked about water infiltration.


Hi Norm,
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-18-2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,255
Posted By Stretcher
Two 6-volt batteries on Scamp 5th wheel

We wanted to upgrade our Scamp issue 12-volt battery (when it failed) to two 6-volt and wanted them to fit in the rack under the loft. A Century Plastics: Heavy Duty Battery Box from All Battery...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-26-2014, 03:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,196
Posted By Stretcher
MA down East Coast in Dec/Jan 2014

We left MA a few days before the year end with no fresh water in our tank, anti-freeze in both Black and Grey tanks, a few gallons of bottled fresh water (you can buy more as you need it), a couple...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-25-2014, 06:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,574
Posted By Stretcher
McDowell Mountain Regional Park actually NE

In my previous response, I misstated that McDowell was NW of Phoenix. It's actually NE.

I agree with Norm. Although we have far less experience than he and Ginny, we would rate McDowell as...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-22-2014, 08:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,574
Posted By Stretcher
McDowell Mountain Regional Park

We highly recommend
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
P.O. Box 18415, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
Telephone: 480-471-0173 | Fax: 480-471-3523
www.maricopacountyparks.org...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-15-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,267
Posted By Stretcher
Manatee & Myakka River State Parks

We will have our Scamp 19 in Manatee SP, February 23-28, and Myakka River SP, March 1-7, and would be happy to let you check it out.

David
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