Fiberglass RV - Search Results

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Posted By StephLeach

Just to follow up and close the loop on this...

Just to follow up and close the loop on this one...

I ended up getting a new axle installed by a shop called Fabcon Products (https://www.fabconproducts.com) in Leander, TX. It's a family owned...

Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear

02-11-2018, 03:13 PM

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Posted By StephLeach

Thanks Keith. I am currently getting it quoted by...

Thanks Keith. I am currently getting it quoted by a shop in Leander. They have contacted Scamp about ordering the replacement axle from them but there has been a bit of confusion. The current...

Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear

08-11-2017, 05:58 PM

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Posted By StephLeach

Thanks Bryan. I sent Larry an email. And, of...

Thanks Bryan. I sent Larry an email. And, of course, the irony is we just rolled through that area with the trailer in tow less than a week ago.^_^ We camped at Caddo Lake on our way back to Austin...

Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear

08-11-2017, 02:31 PM

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Posted By StephLeach

Thanks Lyle, your experience really does help....

Thanks Lyle, your experience really does help. When I spoke with the tech at Scamp this morning he did not say I could order an axle through them. Hmmm... But the one shop I am looking at here is a...

Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear

08-11-2017, 08:41 AM

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Posted By StephLeach

Central Texas Shop for new axle?

Anyone have a recommendation for a trailer shop or welder in central Texas who I can trust to replace the axle on my Scamp?

Right now I'm looking at Crestview RV in Buda as well as Southwest Wheel...

Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers

06-28-2017, 07:29 PM

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Fiberglass Failing?

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Posted By StephLeach

Thanks everybody! Yes, I still have the...

Thanks everybody!

Yes, I still have the twisty support in. And, I've never taken the closet out or done anything crazy like that.

I do need a new axle. Sounds like that should be sooner than...

Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers

06-24-2017, 07:17 PM

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Fiberglass Failing?

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Posted By StephLeach

Well, that makes me feel better and not at the...

Well, that makes me feel better and not at the same time. :)

Forum: Hi, I am....

06-24-2017, 11:22 AM

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Hi I am Matthew and the new owner of a Boler 17"

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Posted By StephLeach

Awesome! Congrats!

Awesome! Congrats!

Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers

06-24-2017, 11:19 AM

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Fiberglass Failing?

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Posted By StephLeach

Fiberglass Failing?

I've recently noticed a couple of things on my Scamp's body.

First, I can now see a prominent seam about 3" up from the waistline. It's more noticeable in some areas more than others but you can...

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-28-2017, 02:39 PM

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shiny like a new dime

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Posted By StephLeach

Thanks Kai!

Thanks Kai!

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-28-2017, 10:50 AM

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Replacing Scamp Cooler with Refrigerator?

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Posted By StephLeach

We keep them outside under our shade structure....

We keep them outside under our shade structure. On the beach I actually use them as weights to help keep the structure down. We cook outside so the food is nearby, which is handy. We also use them...

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-28-2017, 10:44 AM

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shiny like a new dime

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Posted By StephLeach

Thanks Mike. I probably just need to face the...

Thanks Mike. I probably just need to face the music.

Here's a picture. AA battery for scale...because it was around.

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-27-2017, 08:10 PM

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shiny like a new dime

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Posted By StephLeach

At what point is the gel coat too far gone to do...

At what point is the gel coat too far gone to do this? Mine is so thin in places you can see where little chips have come out and you can see the blue/green of fiberglass. I was pretty much resigned...

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-27-2017, 07:39 PM

Replies: 18

Replacing Scamp Cooler with Refrigerator?

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Posted By StephLeach

FWIW, I use the ice chest in my scamp as a...

FWIW, I use the ice chest in my scamp as a cabinet to hold dishes and heavier kitchen items. I know they are secure in there and don't have to worry about the load as I would on a hung cabinet. We...

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-27-2017, 07:21 PM

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Posted By StephLeach

Deck Plate Install

While everyone else was out camping today :weep we went ahead and installed a 4" deck plate in our water tank. I'm so glad we did cause there was a TON of debris inside the tank. Nothing growing,...

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-25-2017, 07:28 PM

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Posted By StephLeach

ha ha ha! :)

ha ha ha! :)

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-23-2017, 07:30 PM

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Posted By StephLeach

Yeah, I was thinking about that Dave. My tank is...

Yeah, I was thinking about that Dave. My tank is only 10 gallons. Are you able to get your whole arm in the 4" opening or do you use a tool/brush?

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-23-2017, 07:27 PM

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Posted By StephLeach

Thanks for the info Gordon. It makes sense. I...

Thanks for the info Gordon. It makes sense. I mean, anything you use to sanitize should not go in your body or you'd be sanitizing yourself!

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-22-2017, 12:51 PM

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Posted By StephLeach

Thanks Kay! Yeah, bleach scares me a little bit....

Thanks Kay! Yeah, bleach scares me a little bit. I'm thinking of going with the hatch/scrubbing route and then maybe a vinegar rinse. My Dad also said a lot of his peeps (GMC Motorhome Enthusiasts)...

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-22-2017, 08:11 AM

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Posted By StephLeach

"Bleach is not as dangerous as radioactive waste"...

"Bleach is not as dangerous as radioactive waste" <--:hmm What a funny thing to say!

I think I'll still capture the bleach water and put it down the drain. We live right next to a creek with all...

Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear

05-22-2017, 08:03 AM

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How Old Is Too Old (For a New Tire)

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Posted By StephLeach

I'm glad Discount Tire came through for you. I've...

I'm glad Discount Tire came through for you. I've given them my business for many years and they have always treated me very well.

I'm so sorry to hear about your sister-in-law. Have a safe trip.

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-22-2017, 07:54 AM

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Posted By StephLeach

Awesome, thanks. I was hoping there was some way...

Awesome, thanks. I was hoping there was some way to access the inside of the tank. I don't think mine was used very often but it is 34-years-old so I'd love to check it out and see if we should just...

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-22-2017, 07:49 AM

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Posted By StephLeach

Thanks! I think I rig up my blue boy to catch the...

Thanks! I think I rig up my blue boy to catch the first batch of bleach water... 2 for 1!

Forum: General Chat

05-22-2017, 07:33 AM

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Posted By StephLeach

Some of those big guys did have race cars in...

Some of those big guys did have race cars in them...so yeah, we could have totally fit. :laugh

Forum: General Chat

05-21-2017, 08:23 PM

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Posted By StephLeach

Here are a few teasers...

Here are a few teasers...

Forum: General Chat

05-21-2017, 08:18 PM

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Posted By StephLeach

Thanks so much Dean!

Thanks so much Dean!

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-21-2017, 07:53 PM

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Posted By StephLeach

Scamp Water Inlet Replaced; Flushing?

Today we replaced the water inlet and connected hose that runs to the water tank. It was a pretty easy job except for the anxiety and worry about busting through the fiberglass! I got the inlet piece...

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-21-2017, 07:20 PM

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Scamp Korea - Tarp Awning?!

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Posted By StephLeach

Great insights. Thank you! We currently have a...

Great insights. Thank you! We currently have a Coleman Point Loma dome structure (Coleman Canopies | Dome Tents | Coleman (https://www.coleman.com/point-loma-15-x-15-dome-shelter/2000018368.html)). It...

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-21-2017, 07:14 PM

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Scamp Korea - Tarp Awning?!

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Posted By StephLeach

Awesome. I'll have to get both. (ha!)

Awesome. I'll have to get both. (ha!)

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-21-2017, 07:14 PM

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Scamp Korea - Tarp Awning?!

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Posted By StephLeach

Nice! Thanks!

Nice! Thanks!

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-20-2017, 09:36 AM

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Scamp Korea - Tarp Awning?!

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Posted By StephLeach

I'll keep you posted! My mother-in-law used to...

I'll keep you posted! My mother-in-law used to full-time on a sail boat and has made sails. I'll definitely enlist her help if I give it a go.

Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates

05-19-2017, 07:26 PM

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Scamp Korea - Tarp Awning?!

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Posted By StephLeach

Scamp Korea - Tarp Awning?!

I did some digging around on the internets and stumbled upon Scamp Korea. First of all, I had no clue. How does this work? Are they licensing the design and making their own parts or just shipping...

Forum: General Chat

05-18-2017, 09:46 AM

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