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NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
04-29-2023, 04:48 PM
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2012 Scamp 13 Standard Front Sofa/Bunk Option - New York
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2012 Scamp 13 Standard Front Sofa/Bunk Option - New York
2012 Scamp Travel Trailer for Sale, Fully Loaded, 17,000
Second owner of this meticulously and lovingly cared for 2012 Scamp Travel Trailer. Always stored inside since I bought it from the...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-01-2019, 06:33 AM
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Scamp Coaxial Metal End Cap with Chain and Ring
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1,304
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CampyTime
Thank you, I just found the RG6 size screw on...
Thank you, I just found the RG6 size screw on cap, with O ring. Bought a ten pack, but believe it or not, was cheaper than a 4 pack. Many different sizes out there...Type N, F. Mine is an F size...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-29-2019, 06:44 AM
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Scamp Coaxial Metal End Cap with Chain and Ring
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CampyTime
Scamp Coaxial Metal End Cap with Chain and Ring
Hello, I see I've lost my coax cap in travel from storage. The ring that slides over the coax port had been disintegrating...no wonder. I have a 2012 Scamp 13.
I can't find the right part...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-03-2018, 06:35 AM
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Mice in my Casita. How do they get in?
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CampyTime
I agree with you Gerry. Clean is the word. Vacuum...
I agree with you Gerry. Clean is the word. Vacuum if you have carpeting, wipe down surfaces, eliminate food residue, all of this will go a long way. Mice are everywhere, and are persistent.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-02-2018, 07:48 PM
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New Truck, Unsure of Scamp Coupler Height
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CampyTime
Thank you, Neto, I did see that in my Internet...
Thank you, Neto, I did see that in my Internet travels, but decided to go with a 4" drop ball mount because that one from Harbor Freight starts at a 5" drop for it's high point, which is too low for...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-02-2018, 07:31 PM
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Mice in my Casita. How do they get in?
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CampyTime
It's actually not temporary, as I've had it for...
It's actually not temporary, as I've had it for several years now, and felt it rather creative of me! I also use fresh cab, and I have not had any mice problems anyway. I use hardware cloth under...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-02-2018, 06:13 PM
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Mice in my Casita. How do they get in?
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CampyTime
I do not have the detachable shore power plug...
I do not have the detachable shore power plug hole, so I made a round "plug" out of hardware cloth, and wrapped it in duct tape to cover sharp edges. I slide it just inside the shore power outlet...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-02-2018, 04:56 PM
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New Truck, Unsure of Scamp Coupler Height
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CampyTime
Sage advice gentlemen. I ordered a Curt 4" drop,...
Sage advice gentlemen. I ordered a Curt 4" drop, with ball attached, for $27 and change after reading your posts. That should pretty much do me to get home, and I'm hoping that it's spot on of...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-02-2018, 09:02 AM
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New Truck, Unsure of Scamp Coupler Height
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CampyTime
Old tug is gone. I just checked in garage, I have...
Old tug is gone. I just checked in garage, I have a 3-1/4 drop without a ball. I could indeed just buy the 4" drop, and if my 3-1/4 works, take it back. I'm just not crazy for consistently using an...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-01-2018, 08:39 PM
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New Truck, Unsure of Scamp Coupler Height
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CampyTime
New Truck, Unsure of Scamp Coupler Height
Hi Everyone,
I hope you all are happy and well. I haven't posted a question in a while, but could use some insight. I bought a new to me 2015 Silverado 1500 Z71, but my Scamp is in storage, on...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-07-2017, 06:45 AM
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Your best advice on painting Casita Frame
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CampyTime
It says on their website POR likes rusted...
It says on their website POR likes rusted surfaces, but if you have smooth, shiny painted surface you can prep it with their Metal Ready product for excellent results.
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-06-2017, 06:00 PM
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Your best advice on painting Casita Frame
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CampyTime
Advice...apologies...
Advice...apologies...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-06-2017, 05:59 PM
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Your best advice on painting Casita Frame
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CampyTime
My as dvice is look into product called POR 15....
My as dvice is look into product called POR 15. Highly recommended here...do this once and you're done. Google to find their website!
Best,
Wendy
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-21-2017, 05:21 AM
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Pop Rivet Size Chart
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CampyTime
Here is a PDF file of the Scamp Rivet sizes doc I...
Here is a PDF file of the Scamp Rivet sizes doc I made several years ago, as per Devon at Scamp and my previous post. I hope it helps!
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-15-2017, 04:37 AM
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Hiding our Porta Potty...
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CampyTime
Not sure of Boler set up, but would it slide...
Not sure of Boler set up, but would it slide under front dinette when made into a bed? I use the Dometic porta pottie that scamp sells and I can check to see if it fits if you like. Youd just have...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-11-2017, 04:10 AM
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Belly band silicone.
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CampyTime
Ok Kai thank you for clarifying that.
Ok Kai thank you for clarifying that.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-10-2017, 06:52 PM
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Belly band silicone.
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CampyTime
Should have said seal belly band. And I was not...
Should have said seal belly band. And I was not aware that Butyl came in color white. I still would not wish to place it around my entire trailer exposed.
Also, other products available for RV use...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-10-2017, 06:43 PM
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Belly band silicone.
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CampyTime
Butyl tape is good for sealing tail light...
Butyl tape is good for sealing tail light housings, ceiling fans, windows, etc. I have never heard of it being used in the belly band here, but I surely must profess I don't read everything.
...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-09-2017, 02:29 PM
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Belly band silicone.
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1,586
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CampyTime
When I touched up my belly band from areas where...
When I touched up my belly band from areas where white factory silicone had peeled away or was otherwise low in spots, I used product resistant to mold and mildew. In fact, I used a Red Devil...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
05-07-2017, 05:36 PM
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Mount of Spare
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CampyTime
I think I might have done all that in my own dumb...
I think I might have done all that in my own dumb way, Floyd. After getting tire to just touch shell, was I correct to spin backing nuts up against the rear side of the wheel? Didn't make sense to...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
05-07-2017, 04:22 PM
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Mount of Spare
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CampyTime
Thank you for all the replies. I just put the...
Thank you for all the replies. I just put the spare on nicey tighty to the shell. Finish my beer and on with the new scamp tire cover. Old one was stiff and wouldn't come clean. Trailer looks spankin...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
05-04-2017, 03:53 PM
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Mount of Spare
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CampyTime
This is all good information. I will mount the...
This is all good information. I will mount the tire snug to the FG shell. But what confuses me still is where along the bolt to set the backing nuts.
Seems like when I have all backing nuts...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
05-03-2017, 07:04 PM
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Mount of Spare
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CampyTime
Mount of Spare
Hi All,
Just got my new tires mounted and am trying to mount new spare. Lots of decisions with backer nuts behind spare tire.
I presently have spare mounted away from FG wall as when I took it...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
04-30-2017, 01:21 PM
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Circuit breakers
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2,047
Posted By
CampyTime
The breakers in my Scamp 2012 were made by...
The breakers in my Scamp 2012 were made by Siemens and I found them at home depot.
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Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
04-23-2017, 10:33 AM
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Watch the screw cap on fresh water filter
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2,681
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CampyTime
I wrote incorrectly, but thank you. Yes, I know...
I wrote incorrectly, but thank you. Yes, I know that, but meant when I use filler tube to fill water tank. I had one of the filters before, but something about keeping them wet and refrigerated in...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-23-2017, 06:15 AM
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New to Scamp 13', water question?
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3,133
Posted By
CampyTime
Hi, Like Gordon's fresh water tank, the...
Hi,
Like Gordon's fresh water tank, the valve on mine has to go 180 to close too. To a new trailer owner, little things like this can be confusing and frustrating. I remember reading over and over...
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Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
04-23-2017, 06:05 AM
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10
Watch the screw cap on fresh water filter
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2,681
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CampyTime
Hi Doug, that's what mine looks like, too. I...
Hi Doug, that's what mine looks like, too. I thought the idea, from the Shurflo owners manual, is to be able to unscrew that little sediment cup now and again to clean the filter and empty the cup of...
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General Chat
04-21-2017, 11:05 AM
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Peel coat front chip protection
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2,110
Posted By
CampyTime
This is cool! Never heard of it before. Is this...
This is cool! Never heard of it before. Is this what it is sold and marketed for, chip protection?
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-19-2017, 08:33 PM
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Lug Nut Torque
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10,112
Posted By
CampyTime
Hi All, I've read through all your...
Hi All,
I've read through all your wonderful, helpful and humorous posts and thank you for the great reads. From what I've read, looks like 80 pounds torque will work well. I think I read on...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-16-2017, 07:56 AM
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74
Lug Nut Torque
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10,112
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CampyTime
Thank you Fred.
Thank you Fred.
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-16-2017, 07:32 AM
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74
Lug Nut Torque
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10,112
Posted By
CampyTime
Thanks for the FYI. I admit I don't understand...
Thanks for the FYI. I admit I don't understand why one would consider load range D? My knowledge is at budding stage, but isn't the axle the determining factor of GVWR? So if I have 2200 # axle, if...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-16-2017, 06:11 AM
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74
Lug Nut Torque
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10,112
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CampyTime
Lug Nut Torque
Hi Everyone,
I have a 2012 Scamp 13 and am getting new tires in the next couple of weeks. I checked Dexter website, but the 3 stage torque specs they share only apply to wheels they made before...
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Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales
03-05-2017, 01:32 PM
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Campsite Trespass Solutions
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6,275
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CampyTime
Hilarious, all of it! I use the little sports...
Hilarious, all of it! I use the little sports comes near my 30 amp shore power cord, but that's so no one gets hurt or yanks on it while plugged in.
My only strategy this far has been to stare...
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General Chat
02-26-2017, 06:50 AM
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Oliver or Escape
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33,928
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CampyTime
Well said Glenn.
Well said Glenn.
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General Chat
02-25-2017, 08:45 AM
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Oliver or Escape
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33,928
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CampyTime
Tomorrow is not guaranteed, as your poor friend's...
Tomorrow is not guaranteed, as your poor friend's situation attests to, Donna. It is very sad, and having a brother who was a victim of violence, and has been brain injured and paralyzed over 20...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-20-2017, 05:31 PM
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9
13 Scamp Sofa Table Mod Idea: Doable?
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2,520
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CampyTime
Hi Eddie, Thanks for the link. I poured over...
Hi Eddie,
Thanks for the link. I poured over that post already many times. Might be something I could handle. Why, I even installed a D ring through the floor of my Scamp already to leash the dog...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-20-2017, 12:24 PM
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9
13 Scamp Sofa Table Mod Idea: Doable?
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2,520
Posted By
CampyTime
Good ideas Johnny. Never thought of bringing...
Good ideas Johnny. Never thought of bringing pole to inside dinethe bench storage, nor did I think of pole to carpeted floor in trailer. This is why I love posting here; so many good minds sharing...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-20-2017, 12:18 PM
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13 Scamp Sofa Table Mod Idea: Doable?
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2,520
Posted By
CampyTime
Hello Kai, Cute disclaimer! Do you have a...
Hello Kai,
Cute disclaimer! Do you have a pic, and of the little cupboard knob feet?
In the Scamp 13, the entrance to the trailer is right by that rear sofa, and the floor area doesn't leave...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-20-2017, 11:03 AM
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13 Scamp Sofa Table Mod Idea: Doable?
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2,520
Posted By
CampyTime
Hi Jon, Perhaps I didn't think things...
Hi Jon,
Perhaps I didn't think things through, or didn't explain well enough. As the sofa bunk lays horizontally upright with the poles, so might not my planned idea, with the pole supports front...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-20-2017, 08:25 AM
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13 Scamp Sofa Table Mod Idea: Doable?
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2,520
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CampyTime
13 Scamp Sofa Table Mod Idea: Doable?
Hello Everyone,
I read with great interest the front bunk dinette mods, but I'm afraid my skill level is preclusive. Still trying to think up solutions...I do have TV tray tables, but not good for...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-09-2017, 07:01 AM
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Boler roof strength?
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3,822
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CampyTime
As I read Jon's post and now yours Gordon, my...
As I read Jon's post and now yours Gordon, my thoughts were "this doesn't give me warm and fuzzies." But as I mentioned earlier, I live in NY with short humid summers. The fantastic fan set to...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-08-2017, 07:51 PM
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Boler roof strength?
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CampyTime
Jon. I'm sorry!
Jon. I'm sorry!
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-08-2017, 07:50 PM
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Boler roof strength?
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CampyTime
Thank you for writing Job as I did not know these...
Thank you for writing Job as I did not know these things. No plans for it, just curious.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-08-2017, 07:23 PM
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Boler roof strength?
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3,822
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CampyTime
Thank you for clarifying this for Becky...
Thank you for clarifying this for Becky gentlemen. Your response Ian made me think of my own question. When Scamp prepped the roof on my 13 Scamp, do they glass in wood supports then, across the roof...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-08-2017, 06:17 PM
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Boler roof strength?
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3,822
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CampyTime
That I do not know Becky, but others will. Stand...
That I do not know Becky, but others will. Stand by!
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-08-2017, 06:00 PM
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Boler roof strength?
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3,822
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CampyTime
Hi Becky, I can only answer your question...
Hi Becky,
I can only answer your question this way. When one orders a Scamp with rooftop air, there are extra supports added at the time of manufacture. Otherwise, the FG shell itself would cave...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-08-2017, 05:03 PM
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Pop Rivet Size Chart
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4,958
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CampyTime
What I did is call Scamp, have them year of my...
What I did is call Scamp, have them year of my trailer and that it was a 13 standard. While Devon rattled off sizes and applications, I wrote it all down on a print out from my computer/printer of...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-08-2017, 04:56 PM
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Scamp 13 Crank side window, scissor arms. Where to get? Help?
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1,698
Posted By
CampyTime
I have phoned Hehr directly before with a window...
I have phoned Hehr directly before with a window issue and found them helpful. I don't know whether they keep a parts store so to speak, but if nothing else turns up, turning to the manufacturer is...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-08-2017, 07:18 AM
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Breakaway system battery maintenance
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4,229
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CampyTime
Thank you for clarifying that for the OP. But the...
Thank you for clarifying that for the OP. But the way I take care of it and monitor things, it's not the end of the world as I never use my house battery. Always on shore power. I only use in power...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-08-2017, 07:10 AM
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Breakaway system battery maintenance
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4,229
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CampyTime
Thats all true Joe. This is how company did the...
Thats all true Joe. This is how company did the set up for me. I do not worry about this though, because I only have breakaway battery hooked piggy back to house battery during charging if at home...
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