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NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
05-08-2019, 08:50 AM
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Wanted:
Junk
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KevinScamps
Junk
SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD
Completely renovated 1991 Scamp. Built for boondocking. Custom built dinette that converts to bed. Fixed bed in back with huge storage underneath. New upholstery and...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-07-2018, 12:11 PM
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Hybrid Car as Generator
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KevinScamps
no worky
Probably doesn't startup because of voltage drops from wiring etc. But even if you get it to start it will not actually function well. The Prius has a small charger to keep the 12V battery charged...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-18-2016, 11:48 AM
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Propex HS2800 Heater Install - Trillium
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KevinScamps
hair dryer
Hair dryer, jet engine, same thing, it is more than enough to wake me up with ear plugs. BTW it is much quieter than a hair dryer, those things really scream. You can comfortably talk over the...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-17-2016, 03:12 PM
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Propex HS2800 Heater Install - Trillium
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"So after contemplating getting a new heater for...
"So after contemplating getting a new heater for over a year I finally did it. I purchased a Propex HS2800 heater this spring and installed it a few weeks ago. After reading all the threads from FG...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-17-2016, 02:10 PM
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high efficiency propane heat
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KevinScamps
Propex furnace sucks
I installed a Propex for a "quiet" furnace. It is NOT quiet, very inefficient with a ton of heat going out the tail pipe, and draws more battery power than specified. It has enough of a blower on...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
03-16-2016, 11:54 AM
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Adhering wood panel to fiberglass?
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KevinScamps
fiberglass resin = polyester resin
epoxy can be used for fiberglass, but is different. Epoxy is more expensive, but adheres much better, however stuff like gel coat will not adhere well to it without some effort. The scamp was made...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
03-15-2016, 10:01 AM
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Adhering wood panel to fiberglass?
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14,521
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KevinScamps
Fiberglass resin
Here's another vote for fiberglass resin. It will also soak into the plywood making it water proof, which is important for the floor. They put it all over the bottom of the Scamp when they are...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
03-11-2016, 04:36 PM
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Rotted floor
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KevinScamps
rotten floor = bad
First figure out where the leak was and fix it before you get any more damage. Generally a window or roof vent. Can often follow a trail of dirt or moisture behind the insulation against the...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-04-2016, 10:46 AM
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Time for yet another new battery.
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KevinScamps
Advice
You were looking for advice to keep your batteries from abuse. Here it goes.
1. Always keep battery fully charged.
2.. Buy a small solar panel to maintain the battery when in storage. Buy a...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-04-2015, 03:35 PM
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replacing foam mattress
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KevinScamps
I would warn against mattress toppers. They tend...
I would warn against mattress toppers. They tend to use cheap foam and are too soft to provide sufficient support. Their target market are people who are too cheap to buy a decent mattress.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-04-2015, 11:01 AM
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replacing foam mattress
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KevinScamps
6 inch mattress
I have a 6 inch mattress from Amazon. Only issue is that when it is cold you have to make sure that the memory foam is on the bottom, otherwise it is a little extra firm. Camped on this maybe 100...
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General Chat
10-28-2015, 11:17 AM
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Ellpea's Terra Cotta "heater" experiment
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KevinScamps
Energy content of candles
Looking at Amazon, I see that tea candles are a wax cylinder about 1.5 inches in diameter and * 0.5 inches tall. Volume of a cylinder is pi * r**2 * h = 0.883 cubic inches or 14.45 cm**3. The density...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-13-2015, 10:54 AM
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Towing with a RAV4? Anything else I should be looking at?
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KevinScamps
low hitch
The issue with towing with the rav4 is that the hitch has to be mounted below the bumper, so it is really low and likes to drag. I tow my 13' scamp with my four cylinder rav4 and it tows fine, I...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-08-2015, 10:01 AM
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Brakes not used by previous owner for several years
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KevinScamps
directions online
I concur with comments above and will add that Trailer Hitches & Vehicle Accessories (800)298-8924 (https://www.Etrailer.com) has amazing videos on exactly how to do all of these things. I simply...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-02-2015, 11:21 AM
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Sawdust Toilet
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KevinScamps
Peat moss
I use peat moss since it is cheap and easy to find. When I return from trip I tie up the garbage bag and let it compost closed up for a month or two. Then let it compost fully in a trash can with...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-02-2015, 09:50 AM
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Scamp rivet issue
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2,464
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KevinScamps
Stainless steel Hardware
I replaced every single one of my rivets with stainless steel hardware. I used finishing washers on the outside and they look great, haven't leaked, and most importantly with 5 years of hard use,...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-31-2015, 03:40 PM
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battery life question
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3,620
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KevinScamps
Dry Camping
Unclear since you did not give the size of the battery you have. However, if you try and run the furnace you are not going to get more than 2 days out of the battery and discharging the battery so...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-31-2015, 11:12 AM
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Fridge for Boler re-do
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4,593
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KevinScamps
!2 V Fridge all the way
I agree you may need to up the battery size and add some solar, but not nearly as much as you think. My Engel 60 averages 18w x 24hr @ around 75 degrees ambient.
Living in Colorado I only have 30...
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General Chat
08-19-2015, 01:50 PM
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How to check your propane levels
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4,415
Posted By
KevinScamps
Propane Pressure Gauge
Much better idea. Costs $20 and always installed. I test for leaks every time I turn on the gas.
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General Chat
07-16-2015, 04:57 PM
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Nest Caravans — Building a new FG trailer, step by step
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124,383
Posted By
KevinScamps
Design for Manufacture
Robert,
I think you ended up wasting a lot of money on the monocoque design. I think it is a good feature and makes a much better trailer, but from an actual use point of view nobody cares. Look...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-19-2015, 11:57 AM
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Metal backsplash?
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4,445
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KevinScamps
Stainless Steel
Those tiles look super nice. Not sure caulk or anything else is going to survive the flexing that a fiberglass camper goes through as you drive, but what do I know. I just bolted on a piece of...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-11-2015, 04:31 PM
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Professional refurbishing in Ottawa?
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3,533
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KevinScamps
Sell it. If you enjoy doing the work, do it,...
Sell it. If you enjoy doing the work, do it, otherwise just buy a new one. Having someone else do the work will not be cost effective.
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General Chat
01-27-2015, 11:16 AM
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Nest Caravans — Building a new FG trailer, step by step
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Posted By
KevinScamps
rock cover
And I think I pretty much described a lighter scamp rock cover.... Except foam and fiberglass (or plastic) instead of solid fiber glass with an easier connection technique. I kind of like the idea...
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General Chat
01-27-2015, 11:06 AM
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Nest Caravans — Building a new FG trailer, step by step
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KevinScamps
Anysoft cover is going to look like crap in two...
Anysoft cover is going to look like crap in two years in the Colorado sun, or be moldy in Oregon. And for that matter is going to scratch the window in no time unless you put in some space. Though...
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General Chat
01-27-2015, 10:45 AM
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Nest Caravans — Building a new FG trailer, step by step
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KevinScamps
Rear bike rack
Is that receiver strong enough for a fully loaded bike rack? They have a lot of torque and bounce up and down with a vehicle. I would think you would want something longer. It looks like you have...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
01-26-2015, 12:17 PM
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Fiberglass Resin Recommendations?
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14,735
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KevinScamps
Micro Balloons
I just use regular kitchen flour instead of anything fancy to thicken epoxy. It works great. You can buy fiberglass fibers which would be stronger, but not worth the effort if you ask me. The...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
12-01-2014, 12:45 PM
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New counter tops??
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KevinScamps
If you are going to replace the counter top. I...
If you are going to replace the counter top. I would replace the stove and sink with a combined unit with a glass top. That would give you more counter space and the amount of work would be the...
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General Chat
12-01-2014, 12:14 PM
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Nest Caravans — Building a new FG trailer, step by step
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124,383
Posted By
KevinScamps
Kitchen
No idea, but very curious which you choose since I keep getting tempted to put in a larger solar panel and a 12VDC fridge.
I bet that solar is a must have for a lot of people these days. I love...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-20-2014, 11:47 AM
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37
DIY or have it professionally done?
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6,409
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KevinScamps
Diy
Everything on a camper is DIY besides verification i.e. watch as many you tube videos as you can find. Find someone who looks like they know what they are doing. Set up computer next to camper. ...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-07-2014, 03:02 PM
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Thinking like a thief looking at my Scamp's door.
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3,357
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KevinScamps
I agree. I keep a wheel lock on one of the...
I agree. I keep a wheel lock on one of the wheels on whatever side is most visible and I leave the door unlocked. There is stuff in the camper that is probably somewhat expensive to buy like my...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-07-2014, 11:08 AM
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Looking for advice on sagging roof
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KevinScamps
If you are really 6'4" I would build the roof...
If you are really 6'4" I would build the roof upwards. Put the "ribs" on the top of the trailer. Cut a bigger hole in the roof and build yourself a sun roof where you can actually stand up and cook...
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11-03-2014, 05:27 PM
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In over my head
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1,650
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KevinScamps
Never seen that bracing before. Somebody decided...
Never seen that bracing before. Somebody decided to fix a sagging roof hard core style. Are those steel or alumnimum braces? I wouldn't bother with the water tank. I just fill up a Camelback...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-27-2014, 09:37 AM
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Wave 3 operation
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1,100
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KevinScamps
Wave 3 Operation
There is a pretty good, say almost 1 inch crack under my door, I use that and prop the top vent on top of the red latch. This gives a good amount of ventilation and keeps any C02 and water vapor...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-15-2014, 12:22 PM
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Traveling with mountain bikes
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7,311
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KevinScamps
I bought a small folding plastic stool from BB...
I bought a small folding plastic stool from BB and Beyond to make it easier to put bikes on roof of TV. Even if you put a rack on the trailer for bikes, you still need a rack once you get somewhere...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-21-2014, 12:33 PM
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Mirrors
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8,570
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KevinScamps
Rav4
I don't have them on my Rav4 and have never felt like they would help since the trailer is the same width as the car. I do however open the curtains so I can look through the camper out the back. ...
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Money Matters
07-14-2014, 12:13 PM
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Travel Trailer Insurance ???
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31,088
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KevinScamps
Insurance
You want your insurance coverage to be more than your personal assets otherwise you become the deep pockets. If you have no assets, you can keep the maximums lower, screwing over anybody you harm. ...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-09-2014, 11:27 AM
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ParkLiner - leveling jacks to replace stabilizers?
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5,281
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KevinScamps
no chock
I just checked amazon to see what your were talking about. No their chock is total over kill. I use a cheap plastic chock if I use one at all.
Amazon.com: Camco 44412 Wheel Chock - Single:...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-09-2014, 11:24 AM
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ParkLiner - leveling jacks to replace stabilizers?
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5,281
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KevinScamps
Tire chock
no idea what their tire chock is, so I guess not. The jack chocks the tire front and back so it is not going to roll anywhere. I will chock the other tire if I am on a particularly slanting site,...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-09-2014, 11:07 AM
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ParkLiner - leveling jacks to replace stabilizers?
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5,281
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KevinScamps
Tire leveler
Works great. Super easy to setup and level. Only draw back is its size. I bought this and immediately threw away the stupid plastic blocks I had purchased. I agree that stabilizers are pretty...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-09-2014, 09:44 AM
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Free Scamp cushions
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2,377
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KevinScamps
Cushions Long gone
Haven't figured out how to delete postings.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-24-2014, 12:36 PM
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Fiberglass Resin Recommendations?
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14,735
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KevinScamps
Epoxy is not the right solution
If you want to find out all about my problems using epoxy on my Scamp renovation check out my blog.
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f56/my-1991-scamp-renovation-49478.html
Use resin, its...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-24-2014, 09:37 AM
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Goop on rivets!
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4,433
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KevinScamps
4200 fine 5200 = wrong
You are entirely correct. Every once in a while I would love to delete somebody's response because it is just plain wrong. 5200 is permanent. Installing rivets with 5200 is going to create a big...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-23-2014, 03:33 PM
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Hitch popped off -- Replacement
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14,770
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KevinScamps
Same thing
I had the same experience. The issue was that the bolt that holds the catch on the reverse side of the hitch was a little loose (also I was driving over a speed bump, rain gutter far too fast). I...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-23-2014, 12:00 PM
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towing 13'er vs popup: experiences?
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KevinScamps
pop ups suck
I had a 8' pop up for two months until I decided it sucked. With the leaf springs it would tug my car around like crazy. 13' scamp doesn't do that. I can barely feel the 13' Scamp on the back of...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-23-2014, 10:36 AM
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Removing the icebox
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KevinScamps
insulation no worky
Not to poop on your plan, but insulting the icebox is not going to help. The problem with an icebox is that every time you open it, all of the cold air drops out. This is probably the main source...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-18-2014, 01:35 PM
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Backsplash...yes or no?
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4,656
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KevinScamps
3M VHB tape. Some guy on here actually used it...
3M VHB tape. Some guy on here actually used it to attach his awning. May be a little more permanent then you are looking for.... but at least it won't come off.
Tabbing in a support means gluing...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-18-2014, 01:04 PM
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Backsplash...yes or no?
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4,656
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KevinScamps
I am not sure I have any particular information...
I am not sure I have any particular information on the toxicity of gel coat. I am sure it is fine... Ever painted with gel coat? It was the most toxic smelling stuff I have ever worked with. ...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-18-2014, 10:55 AM
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Backsplash...yes or no?
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4,656
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KevinScamps
Oops, missed the part about the Burro and its...
Oops, missed the part about the Burro and its double-hull design. If it were me I would still do the back splash. I found that cleaning the fiberglass always meant that I was scrubbing at the gel...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-18-2014, 09:58 AM
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Backsplash...yes or no?
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4,656
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KevinScamps
Back Splash definitely!
I added a stainless steel back splash. Just unscrewed all the stainless steel bolts holding on the furniture and screwed them back together. Cost me about $50 total and the metal shop cut it to fit...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-17-2014, 11:31 AM
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Best way to charge the battery?
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4,936
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KevinScamps
Best way to charge a battery
The best way to charge a battery with a generator is to throw away the generator and strap a solar panel on the top of the camper. The only thing you can accomplish with a generator is pissing...
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