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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-16-2015, 05:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,627
Posted By scampersteve
The 1/2" thick LED ceiling lamp is available on...

The 1/2" thick LED ceiling lamp is available on ebay ...search for LED RV lighting?

Here's pics of how I mounted LED ceiling lamp with 3M Dual Lock ...cut away elephant skin and mounted directly...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-16-2015, 08:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,651
Posted By scampersteve
Another approach is to mount the mini-blind...

Another approach is to mount the mini-blind brackets to a "carrier" ...like a wooden strip or strip of aluminum then you have more options as to how you want to fasten carrier to you trailer wall....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-15-2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,651
Posted By scampersteve
Thanks for the ideas, folks! I've mounted...

Thanks for the ideas, folks!

I've mounted directly to the window frame on the side windows ...no problem!
https://flic.kr/p/yCG7Ny

Steve
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-14-2015, 01:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,786
Posted By scampersteve
Continuing to paint and with Home Depot's Behr...

Continuing to paint and with Home Depot's Behr interior paint matched from a sample of the elephant skin. I noticed that it's so thick that it kind of fills in the skin's wrinkles a bit and smoothes...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-12-2015, 02:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,651
Posted By scampersteve
Scamp Mini-Blinds?

Anyone come up with a cleaver way to mount mini blinds in their Scamp?

I'm looking at modifying the curtain rod brackets on mine to hold up mini-blinds over the dinette window and possibly the...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 09-12-2015, 02:38 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,427
Posted By scampersteve
I've tried my Alexloop on the roof accessing it...

I've tried my Alexloop on the roof accessing it through the skylight vent ...works FB! Did get a few inquiries as to "Hey, what kind of GPS antenna is that?"

here's a pic:https://flic.kr/p/uQxqzW...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-28-2015, 08:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,640
Posted By scampersteve
Do not use the MFGR's suggested double stick tape...

Do not use the MFGR's suggested double stick tape that they sell ($11/roll). It's useless on the elephant hide. The elephant hide just doesn't provide any flat surface area to stick anything to ...so...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-26-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,640
Posted By scampersteve
For the small windows in galley area I used some...

For the small windows in galley area I used some Reflectix (foil bubble-wrap insulation from Depot) attaching it with 3M velcro fasteners. Stows behind seat cushions when not in use. Actually I did...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-26-2015, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,786
Posted By scampersteve
HomeDepot in their Kitchen-Flooring area ...a...

HomeDepot in their Kitchen-Flooring area ...a rack of different metallic styles $20/sheet ...had to use spray adhesive to get it to stick to the elephant hide! The double stick tape the MFGer sells...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-26-2015, 10:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,640
Posted By scampersteve
83 Scamp 16 - Galley impoverments

Faux metal back wall for galley area installed https://flic.kr/p/xypJm5
...now doing other side will post more pics when finished.

Window coverings next up!

My 83 Scamp-16 Album:...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-23-2015, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,786
Posted By scampersteve
Thanks, Ellpea! Boy the moment I saw the metallic...

Thanks, Ellpea! Boy the moment I saw the metallic retro looking material I said that's it! We be done with grid idea! Will use the wall grid & hangers in my 'his' walk-in closet in the house. ...S
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-23-2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,786
Posted By scampersteve
Changed my mind on the wire grid for the wall!...

Changed my mind on the wire grid for the wall! The galley tends to get cluttered way too fast. This retro looking faux metal (it's not tin but plastic and easy to cut and glue) will look cleaner and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-23-2015, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,786
Posted By scampersteve
83 Scamp-16 (update)

After spending some time in the scamp this past summer (2-week road trip to the NW WA/OR ~3,000-miles) we discussed what's next. Flooring was a huge ...improvement over the 30yr old carpet no doubt!...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-03-2015, 07:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,627
Posted By scampersteve
Sorry forgot the paint ...its Home Depot's brand...

Sorry forgot the paint ...its Home Depot's brand ...they mixed up a sample-size batch $3.48? (I rolled it on with a tiny foam roller and pan they sell) to match a piece of the elephant skin I ripped...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-03-2015, 07:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,627
Posted By scampersteve
In Monument just north of Co Spgs ...Caulk is...

In Monument just north of Co Spgs ...Caulk is from HomeDepot - DAP Kwik Seal says it's for Kitchen Bath and waterproof also says it's an adhesive caulk?

pic: https://flic.kr/p/veR3y7
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Forum: General Chat 07-03-2015, 06:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,093
Posted By scampersteve
Allure Flooring in my 83 Scamp-16

I'm very happy with the way it went down (fast-easy ~4hrs) in my scamp 16 ...Thrilled the way it looks. Yes I read all the pro/cons and whining on the various RV forums about Allure flooring ...we'll...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-01-2015, 06:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,627
Posted By scampersteve
I'm a ham radio operator my call is WG0AT ...Yes...

I'm a ham radio operator my call is WG0AT ...Yes I have goats! Hah! the loop is an AlexLoop ...the lic plate is just luck. QSK means "can you send full break-in?" and yes I'm a CW or morse code...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-01-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,627
Posted By scampersteve
Ditched Seam Tape & Added LED lighting

Making progress on my 83' Scamp-16 interior at least.

After trying to replace the yellowed tape with new I decide to go with caulk and matching paint instead of the uncooperative tape (doesn't...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-16-2014, 11:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,349
Posted By scampersteve
UPDATE: Recapping I recently purchased a '83...

UPDATE: Recapping I recently purchased a '83 scamp that I was wondering if it had brakes? Well it does sorta ...the brake housing is there and so is the wiring (almost) thanks to cell phones...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-03-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,349
Posted By scampersteve
Thanks, Guys! Yes it has the 4-lug pattern ...so...

Thanks, Guys! Yes it has the 4-lug pattern ...so I'm guessing it's 2200 lb axle sad to say. But truthfully I don't see us loading this scamp up with much. It's has no AC, hot water. heater, just the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-02-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,349
Posted By scampersteve
Good news my Scamp 16 has brakes or so it looks....

Good news my Scamp 16 has brakes or so it looks. There's brake drums behind the rims but I don't see where the wires go in? Also it has a 7-pin plug so I applied 12v to the pin that supposed to be...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-30-2014, 09:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,349
Posted By scampersteve
Thanks Again, I failed to mention I did't know if...

Thanks Again, I failed to mention I did't know if this 16's fridge worked either as seller only used it w/shore power -110ac ...but happy to report I was thrilled when I fired up the Dometic RM211B...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-30-2014, 09:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,349
Posted By scampersteve
Thanks All! When the brake issue came up just as...

Thanks All! When the brake issue came up just as I was paying the seller ...I hesitated to take a look at the trailer brakes to see if it even had electric brakes as seller hadn't used them with his...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-30-2014, 07:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,349
Posted By scampersteve
Newbie Scamper

Hi Folks, Been watching and learning about Scamps for the last year or so and finally had to jump in when I saw a well preserved '83 Scamp 16 for sale locally (near Colorado Springs). So we're now...
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