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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
12-28-2012, 03:41 PM
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29
AGM Battery ?
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5,224
Posted By
bicklebok
I have had one blow up on me on a large...
I have had one blow up on me on a large industrial generator I was starting. The battery was in a closed in, but ventilated section of the generator. It must have sparked when I hit the starter...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-15-2012, 06:20 PM
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problems w/mice in winter storage
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5,170
Posted By
bicklebok
Mice have cause me so many problems with a large...
Mice have cause me so many problems with a large bird loft I keep, that I had to poison them. They nearly took over my loft and were actually eating the feathers off my birds at night to make nests. ...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-13-2012, 05:12 AM
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Mounting things on roof w/o drilling a hole
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13,175
Posted By
bicklebok
have a look at eternabond double sided tape. ...
have a look at eternabond double sided tape. It's good stuff! I used the single sided eternabond tape to seal holes in the roof of an aluminum roof camper Im restoring and it worked like a charm. ...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
10-02-2012, 04:25 AM
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Advice on using an inverter and Amp usage
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4,988
Posted By
bicklebok
Thanks again Carol. My Scamp is really bare...
Thanks again Carol. My Scamp is really bare minimum on options, and doesnt have a convertor. I looked last night for a fuse panel and didnt see one. I will look one more time to be sure.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-02-2012, 04:22 AM
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Rivet replacement
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5,322
Posted By
bicklebok
Thank you!
Thank you!
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-01-2012, 06:33 PM
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33
Rivet replacement
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5,322
Posted By
bicklebok
Any idea where to buy the caps other than Scamp? ...
Any idea where to buy the caps other than Scamp? Scamp has a set for $9.50 that I was going to buy, but I am not paying $12.50 for shipping a small bag of plastic!
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
10-01-2012, 03:49 PM
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Advice on using an inverter and Amp usage
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4,988
Posted By
bicklebok
I will look and see today, but I dont recall ever...
I will look and see today, but I dont recall ever seeing any fuse panels other than the breaker panel for 110. It's a pretty bare model compared to others. It does have 2 12v lights though. It has...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
10-01-2012, 04:34 AM
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Advice on using an inverter and Amp usage
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4,988
Posted By
bicklebok
Thanks again Bob!!
Thanks again Bob!!
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-30-2012, 02:32 PM
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Advice on using an inverter and Amp usage
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4,988
Posted By
bicklebok
Thanks Bob. I will do that. Now I need to...
Thanks Bob. I will do that. Now I need to figure out what gauge wire to run from the front of the camper where the battery is to the sink side of the counter. That's a pretty long stretch and Im...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-30-2012, 07:01 AM
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Advice on using an inverter and Amp usage
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4,988
Posted By
bicklebok
Thanks everyone! After running a 2 hour test...
Thanks everyone! After running a 2 hour test again yesterday, I thinks its best to take the advice given and buy a modern 12v/ac tv. Naxa seems to get good reviews and have a model with a built in...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-29-2012, 05:42 AM
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Inverter Problem?
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1,254
Posted By
bicklebok
Start with simple tests. Check your battery...
Start with simple tests. Check your battery voltage.
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-29-2012, 05:39 AM
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Advice on using an inverter and Amp usage
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4,988
Posted By
bicklebok
After sitting all day, the battery measured 12.8...
After sitting all day, the battery measured 12.8 v. I will run another test today with the appliances and report back the results. Thanks for all the advice. Lots of things I never considered.
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-28-2012, 08:45 AM
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Advice on using an inverter and Amp usage
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4,988
Posted By
bicklebok
Thanks. I will look into that. I think I saw...
Thanks. I will look into that. I think I saw another recent thread about 12v televisions.
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-28-2012, 06:49 AM
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Advice on using an inverter and Amp usage
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4,988
Posted By
bicklebok
The battery I have now is in really good shape. ...
The battery I have now is in really good shape. It's less than a year old and has never been drained below 12 volts. I trickle charged it last night and it measured 12.9 volts this morning. I will...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-27-2012, 06:04 PM
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Advice on using an inverter and Amp usage
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4,988
Posted By
bicklebok
Thanks for all the help guys. Im actually using...
Thanks for all the help guys. Im actually using a marine battery now, but would like to get something better. I looked at the specs on my marine battery(cant remember them now) and it's actually...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-27-2012, 01:18 PM
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Advice on using an inverter and Amp usage
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4,988
Posted By
bicklebok
I will top the battery back off with the charger...
I will top the battery back off with the charger when I get home, and then do another test.
Any suggestions on a good value true deep cycle battery? They are quite expensive!
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-27-2012, 07:13 AM
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Advice on using an inverter and Amp usage
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4,988
Posted By
bicklebok
Can you explain this calculation for me please....
Can you explain this calculation for me please. Im still learning.
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-27-2012, 06:55 AM
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Advice on using an inverter and Amp usage
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4,988
Posted By
bicklebok
Good question guys! Didnt think about the...
Good question guys! Didnt think about the difference in which side I was getting the reading from. The 1 amp reading was on the 12v side going from the battery to the inverter as it was on and...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-26-2012, 05:56 PM
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43
Advice on using an inverter and Amp usage
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4,988
Posted By
bicklebok
Advice on using an inverter and Amp usage
I bought an inverter and it came in the mail today. I hooked an old style 13" TV, indoor antenna amp, and a digital converter to it. Testing the amps with everything running, it was right at 1 amp....
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-21-2012, 03:00 PM
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Is An Icebox a Waste of Money?
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32,850
Posted By
bicklebok
We have an ice chest in out Scamp 13. We just...
We have an ice chest in out Scamp 13. We just set a whole bag of ice in the top tray and it works fine for us. Someday I would like to install a refrigerator though.
Forum:
Hi, I am....
07-10-2012, 06:12 PM
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Have trailer at last
Views:
1,474
Posted By
bicklebok
Nice choice!
Nice choice!
Forum:
Hi, I am....
04-27-2012, 06:42 PM
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My Scamp Has ARRIVED!
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6,700
Posted By
bicklebok
Congratulations! Nice combo!
Congratulations! Nice combo!
Forum:
Hi, I am....
04-25-2012, 07:16 PM
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12
New Bigfoot owner
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2,283
Posted By
bicklebok
Very nice!
Very nice!
Forum:
Hi, I am....
04-25-2012, 07:12 PM
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New EggCamper Owner
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4,826
Posted By
bicklebok
congratulations!
congratulations!
Forum:
Hi, I am....
03-18-2012, 06:25 PM
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7
Hi from Florida
Views:
1,397
Posted By
bicklebok
Beautiful camper!
Beautiful camper!
Forum:
Hi, I am....
03-10-2012, 08:10 PM
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3
looking for my new little home on wheels
Views:
1,374
Posted By
bicklebok
Keep looking! You will find you one.
Keep looking! You will find you one.
Forum:
Hi, I am....
03-03-2012, 08:29 PM
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4
hey hey...
Views:
1,637
Posted By
bicklebok
Welcome to the forum. I used to have an 86...
Welcome to the forum. I used to have an 86 Toyota 4wd. Sold it to my brother about 6 months ago. Loved that truck!
Forum:
Hi, I am....
03-03-2012, 08:22 PM
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New Boler Owner in Calgary!
Views:
1,688
Posted By
bicklebok
Cant wait to see your pics!
Cant wait to see your pics!
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-10-2012, 07:34 PM
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13
New cork floor.
Views:
4,842
Posted By
bicklebok
Nice work!
Nice work!
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-03-2012, 07:27 PM
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98
Advice repairing caved in Scamp 13 roof
Views:
38,527
Posted By
bicklebok
I just ran across this thread. Nice work! keep...
I just ran across this thread. Nice work! keep it up!
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-12-2012, 06:25 PM
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10
New Scamp owner
Views:
1,770
Posted By
bicklebok
Congratulations! Im sure yoour gonna love it!
Congratulations! Im sure yoour gonna love it!
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-12-2012, 06:24 PM
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7
Hello (again) from China
Views:
1,336
Posted By
bicklebok
Congratulations on your new order!
Congratulations on your new order!
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-05-2012, 06:42 PM
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Soon to be U-Haul Owner
Views:
1,730
Posted By
bicklebok
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-01-2012, 06:14 PM
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17
Our First Scamp Adventure (Picture Heavy)
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34,853
Posted By
bicklebok
Awesome! Thank you for all the pics!
Awesome! Thank you for all the pics!
Forum:
Hi, I am....
12-29-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies:
27
New member here-Scamp owner
Views:
4,718
Posted By
bicklebok
here's our set up camping at Christmas. Cindy L...
here's our set up camping at Christmas. Cindy L told me where to buy the canopy, and I ordered it and received just before Christmas. We sure needed it. It rained, and it rained some more. And...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
12-20-2011, 07:04 PM
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145
Old Volkswagens- hauling right!
Views:
19,959
Posted By
bicklebok
I have owned VW's all my life. I hate to see you...
I have owned VW's all my life. I hate to see you butcher that classic with a Ford engine! I have owned a lot of VW's, but never a truck. I love it!
Forum:
Hi, I am....
12-17-2011, 05:25 PM
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13
"Escape Pod" (1972 Cloud)
Views:
5,115
Posted By
bicklebok
Nice!! Thanks for the pics!
Nice!! Thanks for the pics!
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
12-06-2011, 12:56 PM
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16
Battery location ...
Views:
6,590
Posted By
bicklebok
I recently had a battery explode on a big diesel...
I recently had a battery explode on a big diesel generator and it scared the crap out of me! It was in an enclosed but ventilated area on the large diesel generator. I have heard stories of...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
11-24-2011, 05:48 AM
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15
New to trailer world
Views:
3,409
Posted By
bicklebok
I have a 2000 Tacoma 6 cylinder with auto...
I have a 2000 Tacoma 6 cylinder with auto transmission, and it does just fine pulling my 13' "cocoon".
Forum:
Hi, I am....
11-23-2011, 06:41 AM
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13
Another new Scamp owner
Views:
1,998
Posted By
bicklebok
From one new scamp owner to another, welcome!
From one new scamp owner to another, welcome!
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-11-2011, 07:34 PM
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17
More Good, Bad, Ugly
Views:
3,186
Posted By
bicklebok
Nice work!!
Nice work!!
Forum:
Hi, I am....
11-08-2011, 09:40 AM
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34
Hello from three hilla
Views:
3,888
Posted By
bicklebok
Nice find on the camper! Oh, and I like your...
Nice find on the camper! Oh, and I like your shop.
So the blue car is a Datsun? I would guess a Cadette.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-30-2011, 05:10 PM
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4
small window parts
Views:
1,512
Posted By
bicklebok
Im new to fiberglass campers and definitely not...
Im new to fiberglass campers and definitely not familiar with Bolers, but look on the Scamp web site. They sell window rubber by the foot I believe. Look at their pictures and see if its the same...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
10-30-2011, 05:00 PM
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27
New member here-Scamp owner
Views:
4,718
Posted By
bicklebok
Thanks for the welcome Adrian and Tom! Great pic...
Thanks for the welcome Adrian and Tom! Great pic Adrian! You have the 16' mansion camper! LOL
Tom, the old camper restore is going really slow, cause Im not good at wood working. Had to get...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
10-27-2011, 09:23 AM
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5
Newbie from Nor Cal....
Views:
2,490
Posted By
bicklebok
I cant answer your question, but I love the...
I cant answer your question, but I love the KILLER dog!
Forum:
Hi, I am....
10-27-2011, 09:22 AM
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New Scamp owner!
Views:
2,147
Posted By
bicklebok
Congratulations!! A 16? Wow!
Congratulations!! A 16? Wow!
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-25-2011, 07:03 PM
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scamp electrical outlet in bed
Views:
5,695
Posted By
bicklebok
Nice work honda! Love the cabinets. My...
Nice work honda! Love the cabinets.
My plug is located by the sink and the interior lights are above it. So if you want to read at night, your head is on the end where the plug is. So, like...
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Hi, I am....
10-25-2011, 06:34 PM
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New member here-Scamp owner
Views:
4,718
Posted By
bicklebok
Thank you Lil! I checked out your teardrop...
Thank you Lil! I checked out your teardrop build. Nice project!
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-25-2011, 05:05 AM
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scamp electrical outlet in bed
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5,695
Posted By
bicklebok
I dont like it more as an inconvenience than a...
I dont like it more as an inconvenience than a hazard. Anything plugged in is subject to be bumped, pulled on and unplugged. I love my Scamp but thats a poor design that has been left in the plans....
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-24-2011, 02:39 PM
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Warm refrigerator
Views:
2,702
Posted By
bicklebok
Awesome!
Awesome!
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