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Forum: General Chat 10-04-2018, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,776
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Hello I will send you my informaiton via a PM.

Hello I will send you my informaiton via a PM.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2018, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,248
Posted By Thee Jimbo
I generally check my pressure before every trip...

I generally check my pressure before every trip and will tweak a little depending on temperature… But you are correct safety first
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2018, 12:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,248
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Thanks Bryan. I’m Restoring a 1980 Trailer...

Thanks Bryan.

I’m Restoring a 1980 Trailer and want to keep it as close to possible to the original ....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2018, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,248
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Tire Pressure Sticker Wanted

Hi Does anybody have one or two of these tire pressure decals. Scamp used to sell them but not anymore, and I am restoring my scamp.'


It looks like it is probably the same color as the stripe...
Forum: General Chat 08-08-2018, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,776
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Any Early Scamp Brochures

Hello I know we have a lot of Scamp Owners/Lovers here and many with pre 1980 trailers.


I have seen boler brochures for early models, how is it no one has uncovered a pre-1980 scamp brochure. ...
Forum: General Chat 08-08-2018, 03:06 PM
Replies: 21
Poll: 2002 scamp
Views: 4,388
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Where did you get that brochure photo of the 70's...

Where did you get that brochure photo of the 70's scamp? Id love to find the whole thing
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-04-2018, 08:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,892
Posted By Thee Jimbo
That’s amazingly helpful. Thanks for the great...

That’s amazingly helpful. Thanks for the great photos !!!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-02-2018, 01:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,892
Posted By Thee Jimbo
I’m starting to think attaching something from...

I’m starting to think attaching something from the outside may be my one best option… Still curious how they did it on mine originally
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-02-2018, 01:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,892
Posted By Thee Jimbo
I thought about that and it looks nice

I thought about that and it looks nice
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-01-2018, 07:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,892
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Thanks. Vent is already in and secure. I just...

Thanks. Vent is already in and secure. I just want to secure the interior trim

Does that make sense ?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-01-2018, 04:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,892
Posted By Thee Jimbo
How do I attach Scamp Vent Trim (ceiling)

I bought a new vent/escape hatch for my 1980 13' Scamp. I have the new interior trim cut to size.


Now the problem, on standard trailers they have 1x framing between the inside ceiling and the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-31-2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,968
Posted By Thee Jimbo
I did not buy this myself from auction… I bought...

I did not buy this myself from auction… I bought it from someone who bought it years ago and stripped it down to restore it… Then gave up

He seems pretty disorganized and I'm not holding my breath...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-31-2017, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,968
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Thanks. Good to know that there is a sticker and...

Thanks. Good to know that there is a sticker and a stamp
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-30-2017, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,968
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Cant Find Scamp SN/VIN

I know this has been covered a million times, but I still cant find my SN

I bought a 16 trailer (guessing 90's) with bill of sale. The Bill of Sale only mentioned a military SN that was painted...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-18-2017, 12:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,502
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Hi Im installing a power converter into my scamp....

Hi Im installing a power converter into my scamp. It looks like yours is under the dinette, how do you like that location, does it get in the way under the feet?? Thanks
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-11-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,863
Posted By Thee Jimbo
If it were me....: I would wash ir really good. ...

If it were me....: I would wash ir really good. Auto soap (or even dish soap--since you aren't worried about stripping the original protectant )

Then bleach the top to remove the black mold ETc...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-10-2017, 11:16 AM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,863
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Hi Mark I got soe runs with my RMP,...

Hi Mark

I got soe runs with my RMP, stripping is a mess, what grit sand paper did you use?

Thanks
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-09-2017, 04:29 PM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,863
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Here's a little trick that knocks the shine of...

Here's a little trick that knocks the shine of the RMP and Zepp floor polishes up ten notches.

I painted my tongue recently and there was a little mist which got on my trailer

So I used a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-19-2017, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,350
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Great Pix, thanks. . jim

Great Pix, thanks. . jim
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-04-2017, 03:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,276
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Thanks for the great response. Is the position...

Thanks for the great response. Is the position of the flame something I can do or is that a factory preset thing. I have always heard that dometic and Norcold are the best. Both the small ones...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-03-2017, 05:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,276
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Wow looks great and wonderful approach. Now...

Wow looks great and wonderful approach.

Now that its been a few years how is it holding up?

I a thinking about replacing my 211 in my scamp. Dometic 2193 gets good reviews but the norcold...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-03-2017, 05:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,889
Posted By Thee Jimbo
I love the pix, thanks James Kent, do you have...

I love the pix, thanks James Kent, do you have any Pix David Morgan?

What did you use as the filler between the cabinet face and the front of the fridge, (since it sticks out farther)

Also how...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-29-2017, 06:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,163
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Thank you for the photos… I like your little...

Thank you for the photos… I like your little stained wood or decal on the cabinet too. Right now I have my 13 foot sink unit out so now would be a good time for me to patch the fiberglass or...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-29-2017, 02:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,724
Posted By Thee Jimbo
How were you able to get yous working, mine works...

How were you able to get yous working, mine works great on 110 but fails on LP or 12V (even after cooling with 110 it wont maintain with propane)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-29-2017, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,163
Posted By Thee Jimbo
I have a three way now and wouldn't consider...

I have a three way now and wouldn't consider anything less. The 110 works grant but the other two Not so good.

Is yours OEM or an upgrade. If so what model. Mine is 37 years old which is...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-29-2017, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,163
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Thanks Andyman. Do you have pix. Is your casita...

Thanks Andyman. Do you have pix. Is your casita a 12 or 15'. Looking forward To seeing the upgrade. Thx
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-27-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,163
Posted By Thee Jimbo
What 3 Way Fridge works for You?

Hello

I would like to replace my original 3 way scamp fridge with a newer one that works on more than 110.

I know there are posts on here addressing that but I want to know how the replacements...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-19-2016, 10:30 AM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,863
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Update. Added a couple more layers of RMP in...

Update. Added a couple more layers of RMP in nicer weather. Worked like a charm. No longer satin finish but total shine !!!

Thanks everyone


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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-12-2016, 11:34 PM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,863
Posted By Thee Jimbo
So I've done two rounds of RMP. I did the bottom...

So I've done two rounds of RMP. I did the bottom of my scamp yesterday in warm weather. 7 coats. Great shine

Did the top today. Cooler weather. More of a satin finish. Could the temperature...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-11-2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,863
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Wow I see what you mean. I put new stickers on...

Wow I see what you mean. I put new stickers on my scamp and am waxing it sll. Expecting bye was to keep the stickers safe and sound too
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-10-2016, 10:56 PM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,863
Posted By Thee Jimbo
I guess I'm unclear on what you mean by giving it...

I guess I'm unclear on what you mean by giving it a wipe and "it came right up". Not sure what that means. Sorry


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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-10-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,863
Posted By Thee Jimbo
I thought about that but I'm worried about the...

I thought about that but I'm worried about the blending as well… Has anybody ever not done a spot and then added to it later


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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-10-2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,863
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Thanks both. I think out of the no-other-option...

Thanks both. I think out of the no-other-option category I'm gonna dive in with the stickers.

The advice on the aluminum is helpful as is the brand you recommended… It always helps to have a...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-10-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,863
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Two Questions

I have two quesitons that may have already been answered, but this thread is so long now it would take me two years to find it. so here they are.

1) has anyone put RMP over polished aluminum (Im...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-24-2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,044
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Thanks Charlie, makes total sense. Hence the...

Thanks Charlie, makes total sense. Hence the need for a local supplier on non-scamp specific items ;)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-24-2016, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,044
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Need Scamp U-Molding

Does anyone know where I can find the U-Molding that is used around the bottom edge of the scamp.

I know that scamp carries it but some place local would be nice. Plus scamps shipping is sooo...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-24-2016, 04:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,746
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Here is my disclaimer: I have read part of this...

Here is my disclaimer: I have read part of this post but not all of it.

I have not taken my campster windows all of the way out but have replaced the screws on the inside, and yes they came with...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-25-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,346
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Good Call David, they are 13 ive been barking up...

Good Call David, they are 13 ive been barking up the wrong tree. . .
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-25-2016, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,346
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Wow you nailed it, did you recognize the triangle...

Wow you nailed it, did you recognize the triangle or something? Nice work!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-25-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,346
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Scamp Hubcap

Has anyone updated their wheels and maybe have an extra original 14" hubcap or two laying around.

I like the one I have (1980) but alas I have only one.

Thanks. jimbohttps://flic.kr/p/bRcydD
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-18-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,660
Posted By Thee Jimbo
What size rivets did you use (length especially)...

What size rivets did you use (length especially) to go through the vent flange, the butyl tape and the fiberglass roof of the scamp?

Thanks.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-02-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,574
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Resealing scamp "Escape Hatch".

So I was gettting some leaks around my scamp "Escape hatch" I have removed it and all the gunky goo holding it on.

My trailer is a 1980 and I dont know how much of that goo was original and how...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-19-2016, 08:00 PM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,863
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Will stickers adhere to poliglow

I am attempting to repair the fiberglass and polish up my little scamp. The door "frame" has that foam insluation tape inside it to help "seal" the door.

Question, i want to use the RMP in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-27-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,524
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Yes correct. Sent from my SM-G900V using...

Yes correct.

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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-27-2015, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,524
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Thanks Byron. My trailer is a 1980 so everything...

Thanks Byron. My trailer is a 1980 so everything is directly connected. Not sure where in the trailer the wiring really picks up the ground

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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-27-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,524
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Grounding a Scamp

It's my understanding that the 7 pun cable from the tow vehicle should be grounded. The battery on the Scamp is grounded but this cable from the tow vehicle is not.

Should it be?

....and if...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-11-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,190
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Great link. Thanks. One post ineed said it was...

Great link. Thanks. One post ineed said it was worth the fifty bucks to have the glass shoonomstall.cuz sometimes these suckersncan be a realnuou-kmow-what to.put in
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-11-2015, 12:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,190
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Plexiglass vs Polycarbonate (Lexan)

Plusses and minuses of each. I am told that lexan might be a better replacement than plexiglass. Lexan wont break etc. However I have never seen a "broken" front or back window on a scamp plus I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-10-2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,050
Posted By Thee Jimbo
They look like cushions out of a burro?

They look like cushions out of a burro?
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-06-2015, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,050
Posted By Thee Jimbo
Need Blue Cushion Cover

Does anybody have an original Scamp blue vinyl cushion or old blue cover they want to get rid of. I want to convert my front bunk to two small seats and a table, that will fold back down to a couch....
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