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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-20-2020, 05:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,748
Posted By Garyscamper
My Scamp Fiberglass Egg Camper: 2017...

My Scamp Fiberglass Egg Camper: 2017 (https://eggscamper.blogspot.com/2017/)


This blog page has details on how to repair a sagging door. It will take a whole afternoon.


My Scamp Fiberglass...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-13-2019, 07:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,576
Posted By Garyscamper
ZEP a de do don't

Do not use ZEP Floor polish. You will regret it two years later when it yellows and has to be stripped. Use a quality marine ( fiberglass) polish or wax.


eggscamper.blogspot.com


GQ
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-25-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,388
Posted By Garyscamper
Be careful with that jack Eugene!

FWIW I replaced the jack on my Scamp, and set it too far back on the tongue, now the handle hits the propane tank when raising or lowering the camper. I can only use the handle at about 45 degrees.
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-30-2019, 02:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,472
Posted By Garyscamper
towing a '13 with a turbo 4

I have an even smaller 4 cylinder that I use to tow my 1987 Scamp 13. I have used both a Mazda CX-5, and a Hyundai Tucson. Both with about 180ftlbs torque. Average between 20 and 21MPG when towing....
Forum: General Chat 02-17-2019, 06:54 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,377
Posted By Garyscamper
Document Fees are all profit

Like auto dealers, the "document fee" is nothing but added profit. Aside from the Registry fees for a plate and inspection, the rest is profit. Now ask yourself, what other retailer charges you to...
Forum: General Chat 12-16-2018, 07:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,725
Posted By Garyscamper
Scammed for 2 years

When I was looking for my Scamp 13, every single listing on Craigslist was a scam. Several used the same pictures, and many used the my son is in the military, and told me to sell it, which they said...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-01-2018, 08:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,165
Posted By Garyscamper
been there glued that

I didn't want to add any new holes to the roof of my Scamp, so I did the following.

1.Made a 14" plywood mount for the lights. routing a small chase for the wires out one side.
2. Ran the 18...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-29-2018, 12:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,384
Posted By Garyscamper
Say No to ZEP

So I bought in to the whole ZEP floor polish craze a few years back, and now what I have is a mess. The ZEP coating is like any floor polish, it wears off, but in a very ugly streaky way. In order to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-21-2018, 04:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,222
Posted By Garyscamper
How to rebuild a sagging scamp door

My door was waterlogged and rotten to the core. I did a complete rebuild from the window down. Look here...My Scamp Fiberglass Egg Camper: Repairing a Scamp camper door....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-30-2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,692
Posted By Garyscamper
Smile Floor polish instead

Hello,

A while back I was told of a floor polish that will do wonders for brightening up a Scamp. See my blog My Scamp Fiberglass Egg Camper: Shine bright like a diamond...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-20-2018, 01:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,588
Posted By Garyscamper
Red face I forgot to lift my right leg

My first Scamping trip I forgot to retract the rear stabilizer jacks when leaving the campground. Managed to get almost to the gate... I did see someone doing something similar. They were dragging...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-16-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,718
Posted By Garyscamper
Interesting. The breaker that trips is attached...

Interesting. The breaker that trips is attached to a GFCI outlet. When I get a chance I'll isolate it from the circuit and see if it still trips.

Assuming it is the GFCI outlet, and assuming I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-29-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,718
Posted By Garyscamper
I have a volt meter on the 12v circuit, so i can...

I have a volt meter on the 12v circuit, so i can see it is charging.

Let me clarify. Whenever i plug in to shore current the main breaker trips. If I am plugged in to a 15 Amp house line I will...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-29-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,718
Posted By Garyscamper
Short on 110V, but 12v works?

I have a WFCO converter/ charger. I installed it myself, and it worked properly last year. This year whenever I plug it in to shore power it trips the 110v breakers. However it will still charge the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-27-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,222
Posted By Garyscamper
My Scamp Fiberglass Egg Camper: Instant Expert...

My Scamp Fiberglass Egg Camper: Instant Expert (https://eggscamper.blogspot.com/2012/03/instant-expert.html#comment-form)

After some research I went with an AGM (sealed) battery and mounted it...
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