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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-06-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,628
Posted By Tom Smayda
Fridge is history

So the fridge was pulled and upside down for 7 days. Tipped it upright for 24 hours and started it on electric. Lo and behold I smelled ammonia from the upper fins. I probably didn't catch it earlier...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-28-2021, 08:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,628
Posted By Tom Smayda
Fridge is out and upside down now so I'll re-post...

Fridge is out and upside down now so I'll re-post in about a week. Everything in back looks clean and in order. No leaks, no plugs or broken parts. Heard some fluid drain down when I turned it over....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-28-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,628
Posted By Tom Smayda
I hear you that it doesn't make sense. The heater...

I hear you that it doesn't make sense. The heater definitely is heating the liquid in the system thus causing the gurgling/percolating in the system. Two different theories about turning the unit...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-27-2021, 08:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,628
Posted By Tom Smayda
Unhappy Spoke with a refrigeration guy and he states the...

Spoke with a refrigeration guy and he states the fridge is history. Both gas and electric heaters are working but the fridge can't make any cold, only heat. Time to look for a new fridge. Case closed.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-24-2021, 10:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,628
Posted By Tom Smayda
The 120v electric heater works and produces the...

The 120v electric heater works and produces the same results as the propane heater. The entire system heats and no cooling taking place. I hear the same gurgling so it seems that there is coolant in...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-23-2021, 11:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,628
Posted By Tom Smayda
Never had any ammonia or other odors from the...

Never had any ammonia or other odors from the unit. There are some rust spots on the tubing but no signs of any fluid leakage on or below the unit. Seems to me that if there was a hole somewhere that...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-22-2021, 10:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,628
Posted By Tom Smayda
Additional fridge info

Liquid and gas mixing could be very possible. Did the 24 hour rest and on cycle 3 times since the problem began and still no change. Turn off the fridge when the freezer hits 80 degrees. Still lots...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-21-2021, 09:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,628
Posted By Tom Smayda
Additional fridge info

Propane tank has fuel, thermocouple is working with pilot light. Burner unit heats and heats up gas in the system. As it heats the gurgling of the gas begins. 12v fuse for the fridge is good. No...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-21-2021, 10:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,628
Posted By Tom Smayda
Dometic Refrigerator 2410 quit

Our Dometic 2410 refrigerator in our 2006 Scamp stopped cooling after several hundred miles of rough gravel roads. While on propane the heating unit kept working but the interior of the fridge got...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-04-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,283
Posted By Tom Smayda
Thanks. Guess its time to shop for a new...

Thanks. Guess its time to shop for a new converter. I know it worked before we left on the road trip but the fan in the converter was always erratic and ran like it had a bad connection. I had called...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-04-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,283
Posted By Tom Smayda
Converter model

My converter is a WFCO model WF8735P. I disconnected the positive lead on the battery to check incoming voltage. Nothing on my digital meter. Fan on power converter coming on and off intermittently...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-04-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,283
Posted By Tom Smayda
Battery not charging-converter issue

We are on the road now and battery is not charging when plugged into shore power. We have a 16' 2007 Scamp.While on shore power all night I have 9.5v at the battery. Fuses in converter are good. Fan...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-13-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,218
Posted By Tom Smayda
gray water drain leak

I have a small leak where the gray water drain pipe connects to the tank. What is the best sealant and method to seal that?
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-13-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,884
Posted By Tom Smayda
spring cartridge needed

I contacted Dometic. The tech said it sounds like I need a new spring cartridge $26. (I'm guessing this is part of the flush valve). The metal shaft rounds out the female end in the plastic pedal. A...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-12-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,276
Posted By Tom Smayda
Tow vehicle battery isolator

I was told I need an isolator device in the AUX power line from my vehicle battery to the camper battery/rear plug on the car. Any suggestions on what to get and where? The local parts store wanted...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-12-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,646
Posted By Tom Smayda
Loose Scamp rivets

We recently got our 2006 16' Scamp. The previous owner drove hundreds of miles on rough gravel roads in Alaska and there are numerous loose rivets. Do I need special rivets and tool or will something...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-12-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,884
Posted By Tom Smayda
toilet ball valve misallignment

Our 2006 16' Scamp has a Dometic toilet. When stepping down on the flush lever the hole in the ball valve only meets the toilet bowl hole part way. Dometic troubleshooting says I need an adapter to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-06-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,214
Posted By Tom Smayda
I'll check it out. No ID plate but i did not look...

I'll check it out. No ID plate but i did not look for the stamp on the frame. It has a recessed pull handle on the door exterior. Scamp says they never made a latch like that. The lock is broken and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-06-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,214
Posted By Tom Smayda
determining trailer make

I'm looking at buying an egg trailer with no name or id tag on it. The title says Luv bug but the owner says it's a Scamp. The title says 13' but that is the length of the box. Vehicle ID is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-31-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,390
Posted By Tom Smayda
Scamp length

We are looking at a 95 Scamp and unsure what model it is.
The owner says 13 ft and that is the size of the egg.
Does Scamp include the hitch in the measurement or not?
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