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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-08-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,867
Posted By RogerDat
Old battery paired to new battery?

So why is it bad to mix an older marine/deep cycle battery in parallel with a newer one? What does it do that is bad.

So other than the old battery probably not having as many amp hours of...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-08-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,572
Posted By RogerDat
I need to post a picture of the final results. ...

I need to post a picture of the final results. Moved the dual 20# propane tanks forward and switched the jack to a horizontal shaft so it wouldn't be hitting the tanks. Added two group 24 boxes...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-08-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,480
Posted By RogerDat
One difference I know of between a deep cycle and...

One difference I know of between a deep cycle and a starting battery is the plates of a deep cycle are further from the bottom of the battery, this allows for more sediment without shorting the...
Forum: General Chat 12-08-2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,762
Posted By RogerDat
I have had 2 different portable folding solar...

I have had 2 different portable folding solar panels. The first was 40 watt. Just had LED lights to run, and charging phone or laptop. Size fit side of closet so I had an option to attach it to...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-05-2022, 12:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 634
Posted By RogerDat
Good luck with your sale.

Good luck with your sale.
Forum: General Chat 12-05-2022, 11:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,356
Posted By RogerDat
Well one has to figure at least half the people...

Well one has to figure at least half the people are below median intelligence, but I would think functionally literate would be enough to keep people from going past "Danger" signs. On the other...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-14-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 665
Posted By RogerDat
Not sure about Boler but Scamp has a piece or two...

Not sure about Boler but Scamp has a piece or two of wood that attaches to the bottom of the shell on either side of the door. If they rot out or become detached from the shell the door and side...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-14-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,530
Posted By RogerDat
You haven't found a good reason to be inhumane to...

You haven't found a good reason to be inhumane to mice until you find a tractor or other vehicle stored over the winter that has had its wiring destroyed by being chewed on. Or they decided to nest...
Forum: General Chat 10-19-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,640
Posted By RogerDat
I looked at the R-Pod by Forest River as a...

I looked at the R-Pod by Forest River as a possibility. Liked the layout and while it was heavier than the Scamp not by a huge amount and still within the 3500# tow capacity of our vehicle.

One...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-19-2022, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,837
Posted By RogerDat
Tip someone passed on to me for working with...

Tip someone passed on to me for working with fiberglass that might apply for ABS putty repairs. Put on two or three pairs of the nitril gloves, as one gets all gunked up just peel it off and you...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-17-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,543
Posted By RogerDat
I had a door popping open issue when I replaced...

I had a door popping open issue when I replaced the foam seal for the door. Another Scamp owner said they had the same problem and addressed it by replacing a section of the foam seal along the...
Forum: General Chat 09-17-2022, 08:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,290
Posted By RogerDat
20 years of camping together and I still have to...

20 years of camping together and I still have to remind my spouse that standing back by the rear of the camper where I can neither see or hear her is of little value. As opposed to standing off to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-17-2022, 08:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,684
Posted By RogerDat
I would think the trailer is what you are buying,...

I would think the trailer is what you are buying, the owner isn't of primary relevance. I might guess that if someone had wanted to rent the trailer in response to the ad they would have considered...
Forum: General Chat 08-25-2022, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,814
Posted By RogerDat
Due to a typo my title read 2013 "Scam" as the P...

Due to a typo my title read 2013 "Scam" as the P was dropped. I should check and see if the Mich. Sec. of State changed it. I told them it was a typo but not sure they corrected it or not when I...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 08-22-2022, 01:10 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,391
Posted By RogerDat
Wasn't sure I was going to make it this year. ...

Wasn't sure I was going to make it this year. Looks like I will so I made a reservation but this late I'm way to the south on site 14 convenient to the shelter I guess.

We will mosey up to the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-10-2022, 02:12 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,011
Posted By RogerDat
What makes a good tow vehicle?

Rather than specific vehicle I'm wondering what features or capabilities in a vehicle make towing easier or better. Worth also listing what you do use for towing. Hoping for a list of features and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-10-2022, 02:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,330
Posted By RogerDat
Old scamp cabinets are same color as the trailer....

Old scamp cabinets are same color as the trailer. Not like they used different gel coat for one or the other. They can be polished with a mild abrasive fiberglass polish. Depending on how deep the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-25-2022, 08:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,809
Posted By RogerDat
Using a portable suitcase 100 watt panel I...

Using a portable suitcase 100 watt panel I install a 12 volt SAE plug on the ends of the panel leads. Then for any attachment such as battery clips or 12 volt male plug I attach a matching SAE plug....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-25-2022, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,106
Posted By RogerDat
Towing a Scamp 16 ft. with a 2013 Escape V6 rated...

Towing a Scamp 16 ft. with a 2013 Escape V6 rated to 3,500# towing, 13 was the last year they were boxy SUV style. I find that trying to pull forward with front wheels on an uphill incline or just...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-22-2022, 01:11 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,979
Posted By RogerDat
I recall finding out that some "no added...

I recall finding out that some "no added preservatives" referred to the ice cream but ignored the container being treated inside with stuff to extend shelf life and prevent ice crystals from forming....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-22-2022, 01:09 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,979
Posted By RogerDat
God when I take this one medication I don't sleep...

God when I take this one medication I don't sleep easily. I also apparently type a lot in a Hunter S. Thomson sort of manner. :D <_<
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-22-2022, 12:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,979
Posted By RogerDat
Having spent week or more in the boondocks...

Having spent week or more in the boondocks running on propane and lead acid batteries I can attest that the system worked. I did it before solar became affordable by running a large 12 volt...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 04-21-2022, 11:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,244
Posted By RogerDat
I'm not sure but a thread about those trips that...

I'm not sure but a thread about those trips that were memorable for shall we say "unusual but interesting reasons" although I would guess some of the things that we run into camping are only unusual...
Forum: Money Matters 04-11-2022, 07:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,518
Posted By RogerDat
Privatization is a loaded topic. It has lots of...

Privatization is a loaded topic. It has lots of arguments for and against. Even the service fee is I believe an attempt to make the "cost" of the service a line item that is not buried in the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-08-2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,010
Posted By RogerDat
Inverter is nice if that is an option. Lets you...

Inverter is nice if that is an option. Lets you run your 110 stuff off of battery for a bit. Camera battery charger is one that gets used on mine. You can just use a small portable one if you have...
Forum: Money Matters 04-08-2022, 05:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,518
Posted By RogerDat
Links to political narratives as baiting and the...

Links to political narratives as baiting and the snarky response is pointless and rude to the OP who was just pointing out some useful information on new park policies.

yes it is sort of ironic...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-08-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 810
Posted By RogerDat
running in through existing hole in front what do...

running in through existing hole in front what do you have across there? Bathroom and closet? Couch? Storage area? If there is a panel along the front edge such as mine has below the bathroom...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-08-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,944
Posted By RogerDat
That old welder who knows how can probably do it...

That old welder who knows how can probably do it so it will hold or won't do it but... around here he gets about $80 and hour for his trouble an that is the I like you ok since you haven't annoyed me...
Forum: Money Matters 04-08-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,518
Posted By RogerDat
I'm with the some cash, a debit card, and a...

I'm with the some cash, a debit card, and a credit card. Not all on my person. I find a whole lot of places have those little card swipe things on a tablet. I bought Cheryl a bracelet from an...
Forum: General Chat 03-31-2022, 08:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,926
Posted By RogerDat
I had a friend that restored a Model A or maybe...

I had a friend that restored a Model A or maybe it was a Model T not sure but I will say the thing was a mechanical joke. Spark plug "wires" were strips of copper without insulation (bet it would...
Forum: General Chat 03-30-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,926
Posted By RogerDat
Our uses and types of tech evolve as time passes....

Our uses and types of tech evolve as time passes. Innovation and changing circumstances create "new" situations for everyone. I no longer have a wood pack frame, or a canvass tent. When I was...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-03-2022, 04:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,897
Posted By RogerDat
BTW that video in post #4 is well worth watching....

BTW that video in post #4 is well worth watching. I hadn't considered the shift of weight to the trailer axle by a WDH but I seem to recall that more weight centered on or just in front of the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-03-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,897
Posted By RogerDat
All good advice. I'm at level and was going to...

All good advice. I'm at level and was going to try getting an inch or so lower ball mount. I don't like how the trailer feels at above about 62 - 65 mph. Feels "greasy" like it would sway given an...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-03-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,897
Posted By RogerDat
I was looking at this one for a Scamp 16 the...

I was looking at this one for a Scamp 16 the weight comes in a bit over 2k pounds but under 3k so it seemed like it would be sufficient.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-03-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,504
Posted By RogerDat
In some parts of the country not surrounded by...

In some parts of the country not surrounded by really large lakes local camping can be a very warm affair. I think for many the shorter local trips are more common than the long trips to a different...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-03-2022, 09:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,897
Posted By RogerDat
Traction and weight distribution hitch

I tow a Scamp 16 with an Escape V6 having a 3,500 lb. tow capacity and factory 3.5k hitch.

My issue is the vehicle is front wheel drive only rather than all wheel drive. Pile weight on the back...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-02-2022, 10:04 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 11,226
Posted By RogerDat
Battery output and charge rate can be effected by...

Battery output and charge rate can be effected by temperature. In normal camping weather the temperature shouldn't be an issue unless you are running your battery really close to the edge.

200...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-01-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,626
Posted By RogerDat
The floor holds up the wall by being "tabbed" to...

The floor holds up the wall by being "tabbed" to each other around the edges. Remove the tabbing or the wood and the shell will want to drop. Need to brace the shell up.

Can wedge 2x6 and 2x4...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-28-2022, 12:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,003
Posted By RogerDat
A track for a bag awning can be used with little...

A track for a bag awning can be used with little homemade slides that will attach to any tarp.

September in Cody WY with the wind coming down the mountain I had a 5 by 7 poly tarp so just enough...
Forum: General Chat 01-28-2022, 11:22 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 28,919
Posted By RogerDat
Exactly. They are willing to preserve a place in...

Exactly. They are willing to preserve a place in line for you but have no way to know what prices they will be paying for goods and materials when they actually build "your" camper. Or even labor...
Forum: General Chat 01-28-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,067
Posted By RogerDat
Scamp 19 ft. is set up like a 5th wheel. large...

Scamp 19 ft. is set up like a 5th wheel. large bed over the tow vehicle and rear dinette bed. You will still have to roll up bedding from rear dinette each day. but the upper queen size bed has a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-28-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,729
Posted By RogerDat
Your 110 system has a ground wire for shore power...

Your 110 system has a ground wire for shore power hooked into the load center / fuse box. This is not the same "box" as the converter. it is the one that 110 outlets are wired to and they have a...
Forum: General Chat 01-28-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,873
Posted By RogerDat
I should add I have heard in heavily used...

I should add I have heard in heavily used campgrounds such as Yellowstone the rangers will check those cabana tents to make sure they are not being used as a shower or to urinate into a cat hole.
...
Forum: General Chat 01-28-2022, 09:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,873
Posted By RogerDat
Huron National Forest in Michigan allows dumping...

Huron National Forest in Michigan allows dumping but requires a fairly deep hole to drain in. Then backfilling the hole. I think it may only allow gray not black. Or the depth of hole for black...
Forum: General Chat 01-18-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,133
Posted By RogerDat
If one gets the low draw starting set up a single...

If one gets the low draw starting set up a single 2k watt Honda can power the AC one is starting to see propane powered generators, don't know if the quite little ones are dual fuel yet but I know my...
Forum: General Chat 01-18-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,133
Posted By RogerDat
I'm not sure of that. Brother in law has a Ford...

I'm not sure of that. Brother in law has a Ford Edge hybrid that can run on electric, mix, or gas only. Long trips he goes to gas only on the expressway. Then back to electric or mix in town. ...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-17-2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,763
Posted By RogerDat
I got good use out of Carlisle tires, do suggest...

I got good use out of Carlisle tires, do suggest avoiding going too high on the load range. I found the tires were stiff and gave a hard ride at full inflation. I was going out west and long days...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-07-2021, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,607
Posted By RogerDat
If that is the Jefferson City in Tenn where step...

If that is the Jefferson City in Tenn where step son lives there are a lot of early spring rallies in the southern states. If you want a fall rally would love to have you join us in Algonac in Sept....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-07-2021, 09:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,106
Posted By RogerDat
Is it possible that the axle is a flex ride or...

Is it possible that the axle is a flex ride or similar that can be adjusted and the two sides are adjusted differently? Not familiar with them other than second hand but been my experience that...
Forum: General Chat 11-18-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,065
Posted By RogerDat
The real pain is buying a vehicle in Michigan one...

The real pain is buying a vehicle in Michigan one pays sales tax on the purchase. Adds 6% of purchase price to the cost when transferring the title and getting that first plate.

You borrow the...
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