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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-31-2019, 01:16 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,932
Posted By cvanzan
I totally agree that using engine compression to...

I totally agree that using engine compression to help maintain speed on long, steep descents is the best method. This was easier with large cubic inch v8s and v10s. However, nowadays with low cubic...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-22-2019, 01:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,292
Posted By cvanzan
My 2003 16' Scamp had a similar problem. Using a...

My 2003 16' Scamp had a similar problem. Using a digital meter like redbarron55 I found that I had continuity between the brake pin (2) and the frame, but none to the trailer ground pin (1). I...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-13-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,166
Posted By cvanzan
I would like to note that Dash Point SP has an...

I would like to note that Dash Point SP has an outstanding system of mountain bike trails.
Charli
Forum: Money Matters 05-13-2019, 12:58 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 23,163
Posted By cvanzan
There's a possibility that health issues may...

There's a possibility that health issues may force us to sell our '17 21' Escape this summer. I was thinking that selling it through EBay may be the best way. Let their experts figure out how to...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-15-2019, 03:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,322
Posted By cvanzan
2.5 gallons for a quick, efficient shower. To...

2.5 gallons for a quick, efficient shower. To determine this I measured the amount of grey water exhausted.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-06-2018, 01:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,245
Posted By cvanzan
I had a 2004 4Runner w/4.7L V8 to tow my 16'...

I had a 2004 4Runner w/4.7L V8 to tow my 16' Scamp and Escape 21. Totally competent tow vehicle. My only problem with it was that it didn't have enough interior space to carry my 2 bicycles and all...
Forum: General Chat 11-30-2018, 10:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,726
Posted By cvanzan
Thanks for the recommendation Jon. Just installed...

Thanks for the recommendation Jon. Just installed it. Seems to be a very well designed app.
CVZ
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-14-2017, 07:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By cvanzan
I did check using ohm meter and found that the...

I did check using ohm meter and found that the brake return was connecting only via the frame and not the ground wire in the plug. Following your advice I bonded battery ground to frame near the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-13-2017, 10:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By cvanzan
Lights work fine. I suspect they are not using...

Lights work fine. I suspect they are not using frame as ground return path.

Looking at other threads on the subject of grounding, it seems the best place to bond from is the converter. That will...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-13-2017, 08:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By cvanzan
16' Scamp grounding question

I'm having problems with the electric brakes on my'02 16' Scamp. They only work when I am using the anti-sway bar.

Does anyone know where and how the frame is bonded to the battery ground.
All...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-03-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,554
Posted By cvanzan
I have roll of 1/4 x 5/8" (from auto glass supply...

I have roll of 1/4 x 5/8" (from auto glass supply house) and 1/8 x 1" (from RV parts store). Which one do you think will work best?

Thanks
CVZ
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-03-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,554
Posted By cvanzan
Thanks all for the advice - I will go with the...

Thanks all for the advice - I will go with the butyl putty/tape.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-03-2017, 06:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,554
Posted By cvanzan
Window has been removed and is now in shop having...

Window has been removed and is now in shop having the glass replaced. When I pulled out the window I found that it was being sealed with Scamp's 1/4" X 1/2" Window Gasket and not butyl tape. The...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-16-2017, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,554
Posted By cvanzan
Thanks for all the the advice. Communications...

Thanks for all the the advice. Communications with Scamp indicate that they can sell me either glass or plexiglass replacement. I think I'll go with the plexiglass.

I'm familiar with removing...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-13-2017, 08:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,554
Posted By cvanzan
Broken window in Scamp

We have a 2002 16' Scamp - floor plan 6. The fixed glass in the rear drivers side window is shattered. Looks like someone shot it with a bb gun.

a)Can the glass be replaced at all, or do we...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-18-2016, 03:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,518
Posted By cvanzan
Carol - I totally agree with you (and the...

Carol -

I totally agree with you (and the experts) that WDH with 16' Scamp can cause overloading of frame/wheels/tires and axle. It's very possible that the WDH tension was set incorrectly (I'm...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-18-2016, 02:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,518
Posted By cvanzan
I had the exact same problem with my 16' floor...

I had the exact same problem with my 16' floor model 6 Scamp. I always check the tires often and would estimate that the damage occurred in less that 300 miles - from no damage to "thumping" bad. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-16-2014, 10:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,426
Posted By cvanzan
Donna, I'm also interested in running larger...

Donna,

I'm also interested in running larger tires on my '02 16' Scamp. Did you have the axle installed in Oregon? If so, who did it and did they supply all the parts? .....and did you have to...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 10-06-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 20,912
Posted By cvanzan
Kiko & I will be rolling in sometime late...

Kiko & I will be rolling in sometime late Thursday afternoon. We've got spot A15 reserved for the weekend. Looking forward to this. It'll be our longest trip in the Scamp to date.

Cheers,
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-16-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,611
Posted By cvanzan
Carol, It's good to know that all these...

Carol,

It's good to know that all these things can be fixed and I do enjoy working on the Scamper.

Beside the fact that the cabinets were ruined by the water, I got rid of the overhead...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-16-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,611
Posted By cvanzan
Emily, I have a 2002 16' Scamp that had leaks...

Emily,
I have a 2002 16' Scamp that had leaks which appeared to be from each of the rear side windows. I re-sealed the top of the windows and verified that the scuppers were clear but still had...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-18-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,312
Posted By cvanzan
Thanks for the info. Doesn't look like Scamp has...

Thanks for the info. Doesn't look like Scamp has the part that's falling apart, but it should be easy enough for me to fabricate. I definitely won't use particle board. However, if the wall...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-18-2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,312
Posted By cvanzan
16 'Scamp overhead cupboard problem

The right-side overhead cupboard of my 16' Scamp has gotten wet and the pressboard is coming apart. I would like to either replace or remove the entire cupboard but before I start into it I need to...
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