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Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-24-2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 32,278
Posted By jcassady
This would be a question asked by someone who has...

This would be a question asked by someone who has never purchased wood at a campground or near one.

Most near camp site wood is scraps, unknown species and often not seasoned well enough and have...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-24-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 839
Posted By jcassady
2004, yes I do.

2004, yes I do.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-24-2021, 10:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 839
Posted By jcassady
Scamp 16 Rewire

Hi all, its been a long time since I have been on this forum. I'm finally getting back to my restore of a 16' Scamp, and one of the projects needed was a bit of an overhaul of the wiring. The old...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 08-19-2017, 12:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,914
Posted By jcassady
Jim and Elizabeth will be attending as well.

Jim and Elizabeth will be attending as well.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-25-2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,853
Posted By jcassady
First time zeppers

Just waxed our 91 scamp for the first time with zep. Wow, I've read about it, but seeing the result iset amazing.

Left is washed, not waxed. Right waxed. Lighting was different so it looks more...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-06-2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,830
Posted By jcassady
Bag awning on Scamp awning mounts

Our 13ft Scamp has the awning mount brackets attached. I was wondering if the bag awnings would mount to those brackets, or if there is a better (read not $800) option that would make use of those...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-28-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,824
Posted By jcassady
The PO took a rattle can to it. Spray painted it...

The PO took a rattle can to it. Spray painted it in an attempt to "camo" it. The white section you see in the first set of photos is where they attempted to bring it back to white with more spray...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-28-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,824
Posted By jcassady
Well we elected to restore the shower to it's...

Well we elected to restore the shower to it's original size. Over the weekend we pulled out the front bench and the front overhead.

We were also able to pull out all of the additional shower...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-24-2015, 08:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,821
Posted By jcassady
Good point, I don't think there is a bypass...

Good point, I don't think there is a bypass valve, I will dig into that further. I do have a water tank.

I just realized what that barb fitting is for in my first photo. Its to an outside gate...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-24-2015, 07:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,821
Posted By jcassady
Here is the other side of the heater and the only...

Here is the other side of the heater and the only other two hoses connected to it. They are connected to the tank.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-24-2015, 07:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,584
Posted By jcassady
Thanks for the information. Do you know if...

Thanks for the information.
Do you know if the Progressive Dynamics PD-4045 is a drop in replacement for the current one in my trailer, or will I have to modify the cabinet to get it to fit?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-23-2015, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,584
Posted By jcassady
Sorry that was rambling and not clear. Just...

Sorry that was rambling and not clear.

Just wanted to know if anyone has had issues with the converter in a 16 foot scamp, and what if anything they replaced it with.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-23-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,821
Posted By jcassady
I will have to get them later. That port is...

I will have to get them later. That port is facing the back of the trailer.

Its a 2003
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-23-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,824
Posted By jcassady
Photos of the modified shower. A couple from...

Photos of the modified shower.

A couple from the outside and a couple from the inside.

After some really rough measurements, I don't think one can get a new shower closet into the trailer...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-23-2015, 05:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,821
Posted By jcassady
Scamp 16 water heater

I was looking through the new 16er preparing it for winter since it will be a long remodel and was looking at the water heater.

Can anyone tell me what this thing is suppose to be hooked up to?\
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-23-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,584
Posted By jcassady
centurion 3000 in 16' scamp

So, I'm going over the new trailer and making a to do list. First order of business is determine all of the problems.

It appears the centurion 3000 converter/power center for this trailer has a...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-22-2015, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,824
Posted By jcassady
Brought home a new project

Just got home from a very long drive to pick up a new project trailer. It's a 2003 16' scamp. A couple years ago we purchased a 1991 13' scamp that we have been using a lot. It is 90% finished and...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 10-13-2014, 07:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,318
Posted By jcassady
We had a great time. This was our first meet and...

We had a great time. This was our first meet and everyone was very friendly and nice. Great food and great people, we are looking forward to our next meet up with all of you.

Jim & Elizabeth
Forum: General Chat 07-18-2014, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,553
Posted By jcassady
Was in Dillon Colorado last weekend, 7/9 to 7/14,...

Was in Dillon Colorado last weekend, 7/9 to 7/14, over that time we saw one Casita 17 in Dillon, and I think 3 Scamps on I 70, and another smaller Casita on I-70.

Was surprised to see so many...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-04-2014, 02:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,223
Posted By jcassady
Thanks, got most of the ideas from here. That...

Thanks, got most of the ideas from here. That Gander Mtn canopy, the large coffee pot for a water heater.

Picked up the Coleman pack away kitchen, we don't have a stove, but the plastic tubs...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-04-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,223
Posted By jcassady
Thought I would add pictures of our first trip...

Thought I would add pictures of our first trip out this year.

This was our first time out for real since buying it last September.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-02-2014, 04:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,223
Posted By jcassady
Thanks, it was our first attempt at sewing. ...

Thanks, it was our first attempt at sewing.

I was also fond of the chalkboard paint on the closet door. I still have to figure out a shelving system for that. Once I pull the AC to redo it I'll...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-28-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,223
Posted By jcassady
Thanks, we actually sewed them ourselves.

Thanks, we actually sewed them ourselves.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-23-2014, 09:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,552
Posted By jcassady
Thanks for all the info guys, we went with the...

Thanks for all the info guys, we went with the square white Furron with the little blue led. The edge of the connector covered the existing hole and the part where you do the wiring was smaller than...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-23-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,223
Posted By jcassady
Scamp 13 Refinishing

Well this spring I decided to tackle the rotten OSB under the bed.

We bought our Scamp last fall, and I noticed after a couple trips that the back floor OSB was shot.

Replaced it with 3/4"...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-10-2014, 08:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,552
Posted By jcassady
Scamp 13 Power Inlet

So, this Spring I decided to do something about the floor rot in the back of the trailer. I've pulled everything out, and removed the rotten OSB, cut a new piece of 3/4 inch ply and all that good...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-30-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,321
Posted By jcassady
Yeap, that is the one, a couple posts down. We...

Yeap, that is the one, a couple posts down. We just bought ours, but I haven't had a chance to put it up yet and try it out.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-30-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,899
Posted By jcassady
Scamp Door Hinge Screws

I need to know the secret to these things.

The screws holding my door hinges on are pretty rusted on the outside, and starting to get rusted on the inside. I was able to take the acorn nuts off...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-25-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Posted By jcassady
OK well I'm clearly an idiot when it comes to...

OK well I'm clearly an idiot when it comes to this stuff. The hubs/drums i'm looking at on etrailer have the same sizes in them as well.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-25-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Posted By jcassady
Something seems wrong about that illustration. ...

Something seems wrong about that illustration.
It says C will be 1 or 1 1/16, then goes on to say that D will be the same. Looking at the drawing, and the picture right above it on the page those...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-24-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Posted By jcassady
Thomas, thanks for taking the time to reply. ...

Thomas, thanks for taking the time to reply.

Yes the flange is on the axle for mounting brakes, one of the first things I looked at when we went to pick up the trailer.

Thanks on the tip for...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-24-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Posted By jcassady
Question about installing brakes

So, we purchased a 1991 13' Scamp a few months ago, and one of the things I really want to get done this winter is install brakes.

I've done a considerable amount of reading on here in the last...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-13-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,307
Posted By jcassady
David, could you take a picture from a bit...

David, could you take a picture from a bit farther back so I can get an idea of how far that sticks out past the table and into the main "living" area of the trailer.

You have a Scamp 13 right? ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-30-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,661
Posted By jcassady
Just wanted to get back and report my findings. ...

Just wanted to get back and report my findings. What I found out is I'm dumb. I had the plug upside down, so I had each pin off by 180 degrees. Turned it over, wired it up and the lights worked.
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-20-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,661
Posted By jcassady
1) Yes the lights were still working on the TV...

1) Yes the lights were still working on the TV during our last test.

2) Tonight I will hook the trailer up completely for another test.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-20-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,661
Posted By jcassady
Trailer Lights

When hooking up my new to me Scamp for the first time to our TV, I found that the tail and marker lights weren't working. I had left and right turn as well as brakes, but no running lights.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-19-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,740
Posted By jcassady
The PO already had a full set of the white caps. ...

The PO already had a full set of the white caps. I will be going over and start replacing any rivet that has a rusting acorn nut to start. I'm concerned the rivets are too long, but will replace...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-19-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,740
Posted By jcassady
Scamp Water tank/pump

Hey all, just brought home our new to us 91 Scamp 13. We towed it halfway home, stayed the night in it, then finished the trip the next day. When we got home we really started going over things,...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-19-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,166
Posted By jcassady
New owners

Well we spent two days on the road and 1100 miles round trip but we are now the owners of a 1991 Scamp 13 standard. It looks like it has been maintained fairly well, but it does have some things...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-12-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,530
Posted By jcassady
That was going to be one of my follow up...

That was going to be one of my follow up questions. I have a utility trailer as well and a plate for it. I was wondering if I should just slap that plate on the Scamp and not worry about it, but I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-12-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,530
Posted By jcassady
License Tags

Hi all. I've been lurking on this forum for the better part of 3 months. I've been doing a lot of reading on fiberglass trailers as well as shopping for them.

Well I've finally located one I...
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