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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-06-2016, 01:40 PM
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Any experience with Ford Escape 2.0L?
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Flyboyscamp
Our Ford Escape, now tow rated, is good for 3500...
Our Ford Escape, now tow rated, is good for 3500 pounds. Tows our 16 with ease!
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-06-2016, 09:29 AM
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Any experience with Ford Escape 2.0L?
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Flyboyscamp
We have the 2012 Ford Eacape, the last year they...
We have the 2012 Ford Eacape, the last year they put a 6 in a Escape. We installed a transmission cooler, the main item in a tow package. Other than that it's just a wiring harness and hitch, which...
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General Chat
04-05-2016, 09:14 PM
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LBL Fall Rally Info Update
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1,415
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Flyboyscamp
She would not take any reservation at all and...
She would not take any reservation at all and told me to call back in 4 days, so I shall.
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General Chat
04-05-2016, 12:43 PM
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LBL Fall Rally Info Update
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1,415
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Flyboyscamp
No they are not! 4 more days and they will.
No they are not! 4 more days and they will.
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General Chat
03-25-2016, 09:37 PM
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Transmission Coolers for your TUG?
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3,013
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Flyboyscamp
Our Ford Escape 6 cylinder was not designated as...
Our Ford Escape 6 cylinder was not designated as a tow vehicle. Still, it was rated at 2000 pounds tow weight. We did have a transmission cooler installed. That is the main item in tow rated...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-06-2016, 01:21 PM
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Towing with 2012 Ford Escape V6
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9,047
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Flyboyscamp
We had a transmission cooler installed on our...
We had a transmission cooler installed on our Escape. Our local dealer told us we were fine towing the Scamp with our Escape.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-05-2016, 11:14 AM
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Towing with 2012 Ford Escape V6
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Flyboyscamp
We have a 2012 Ford Escape 6 cyl. and it does a...
We have a 2012 Ford Escape 6 cyl. and it does a marvelous job towing our 16 ft. Scamp. We did have a transmission cooler installed and get 19 mpg while towing. 2012 was the last year for 6 cyl....
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-05-2016, 10:55 AM
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Time for yet another new battery.
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4,117
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Flyboyscamp
Yes, lead acid and working great. I too took it...
Yes, lead acid and working great. I too took it out when storing the trailer for winter and kept in downsairs in the shop. A smart charger, digital type, totally charges the battery to 12.88 volts...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-04-2016, 06:44 PM
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Time for yet another new battery.
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4,117
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Flyboyscamp
Meant to type Group 27 battery
Meant to type Group 27 battery
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-04-2016, 06:43 PM
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Time for yet another new battery.
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Flyboyscamp
The rip 27 battery is far cheaper and performs...
The rip 27 battery is far cheaper and performs valiantly. Watch out for spring sales as fishing sales bring out battery sales. We got a Exide group 27 battery at Manards for $84.95, a super cheap...
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General Chat
03-03-2016, 03:59 PM
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State Park Camping Fees
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Flyboyscamp
Whatever the case, if anyone is 62 and older, a...
Whatever the case, if anyone is 62 and older, a national park pass can be purchased for a one time fee of $10.00. Gets you a discount at all national parks all over the country!
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-15-2016, 02:24 PM
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Scamp Factory mods?
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Flyboyscamp
I took our Scamp,to he factory and was treated...
I took our Scamp,to he factory and was treated very nicely! The technicians were top notch and did fantastic work. Got a new awning (free installation), new bike hitch welded on, new retractable step...
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Hi, I am....
01-25-2016, 09:46 AM
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Hi, I'm Britney
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Flyboyscamp
Seems to have good bones and a good project...
Seems to have good bones and a good project trailer. Good luck.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-22-2016, 09:27 AM
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Fiberglass Eggs Which Have Showers
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4,559
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Flyboyscamp
We have a 16 with a shower and potty. We keep the...
We have a 16 with a shower and potty. We keep the lid down, and it does NOT get wet during a shower. We love our bath shower option, many do not have such or want such. We would never have a trailer...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
01-20-2016, 03:38 PM
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"Sarandipity" is finally finished!
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Flyboyscamp
Beautiful job and it came out stunning. Enjoy a...
Beautiful job and it came out stunning. Enjoy a big life in a small trailer!
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General Chat
01-19-2016, 10:24 AM
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1996 16 ft Scamp renovation near completion
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2,412
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Flyboyscamp
Wow! Looks great. Saw this on the Scamp Forum,...
Wow! Looks great. Saw this on the Scamp Forum, and complemented you on your talents and skills. Really nice job.
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Hi, I am....
01-18-2016, 02:31 PM
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New Scamp Owners in the Twin Cities
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Flyboyscamp
Welcome aboard! We too own a Scamp, a 2008 16 and...
Welcome aboard! We too own a Scamp, a 2008 16 and it is beautiful! I took it to the factory last summer for many updates, and it is now a super deluxe Scamp! Hope to meet you at a Scamp outing. In...
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Hi, I am....
01-13-2016, 11:25 AM
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Hi, I am Judy from FL, too
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Flyboyscamp
Sell your flip flops and get that snow shovel!!
Sell your flip flops and get that snow shovel!!
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-12-2016, 10:02 AM
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Furnace not working in Casita
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10,902
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Flyboyscamp
OK, here is a gotcha! In the storage cabinet by...
OK, here is a gotcha! In the storage cabinet by the heater, there is a rocker switch on the left side 1/2 way inside. When putting things in this storage cabinet the switch can get turned off. This...
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Hi, I am....
01-06-2016, 10:45 AM
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Led replacement lights
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7,628
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
Got my new LED bulbs at a ham radio festival...
Got my new LED bulbs at a ham radio festival super cheap, just $00.50 each but had to buy them in lots of 10. They look great and replaced every bulb inside except the reading lights in the rear. May...
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General Chat
01-03-2016, 03:44 PM
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Where do you shave?
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5,596
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
We have a suction cup mirror in the shower,...
We have a suction cup mirror in the shower, problem solved!
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Hi, I am....
01-01-2016, 11:35 AM
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Factory installed Transmission Cooler vs. aftermarket
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8,712
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
We had our top rate mechanic install a...
We had our top rate mechanic install a transmission cooler, best move we made for our 2012 6 cyl Ford Escape, pulling our 16 ft Scamp.
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Hi, I am....
12-29-2015, 10:35 AM
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New Casita owner in Colorado
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3,395
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
Welcome to,the world of fiberglass eggs! Ours is...
Welcome to,the world of fiberglass eggs! Ours is up on jacks, covered, and gorged with antifreeze! Each day now that I wake up, it's one day closer to spring! We have a pristine 16 ft. Scamp, totally...
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Camping, Campout Reports
12-16-2015, 07:55 PM
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A inclusive List of Camp Grounds for a Newbie
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3,977
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
[QUOTE=disneydoc;562914]I am making travel plans...
[QUOTE=disneydoc;562914]I am making travel plans to drive to Chilliwack, BC from Florida, to pickup my Escape Trailer. I am looking for good campgrounds along the route & the Pacific Northwest
...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
12-08-2015, 10:07 PM
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Towing my Scamp
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6,172
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
We tow with a 6 cylinder Ford Escape, and it...
We tow with a 6 cylinder Ford Escape, and it seems quite able, having a tow rating of over 3500 pounds. We did install a transmission cooler too. Get that transmission cooler installed, very...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
11-28-2015, 09:28 AM
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Hi. Getting a Scamp
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2,322
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
Wow! That's wonderful Katy! We have a 16 ft....
Wow! That's wonderful Katy! We have a 16 ft. Scamp and just love it. We have done tons to it to make it ours too! You will love it. Now or soon, you must name it. We had a ski boat for 14 years,...
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Hi, I am....
11-27-2015, 02:46 PM
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Scamp 13 is on order!
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1,509
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
Looks great! Nice job!
Looks great! Nice job!
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Hi, I am....
11-27-2015, 02:45 PM
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Scamp 13 is on order!
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1,509
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
Very nice job in decorating, looks very nice!
Very nice job in decorating, looks very nice!
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General Chat
11-22-2015, 03:31 PM
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27
We have our first FG rig!!!
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2,721
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
Eyour new Casita
Congratulations on your new to you Casita. We just finished our first year in our new to us Scamp 16. We love it and have made many changes to it to make it ours. We go to Kentucky Lake campground a...
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Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-15-2015, 12:18 PM
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2
TX 1981 Scamp $3750 appears original
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1,475
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
Needs a new axle! Check it out closely. Pretty...
Needs a new axle! Check it out closely. Pretty old.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-15-2015, 12:14 PM
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22
Battery pack group 24?
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4,059
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
OK, wait till spring when the stores and sporting...
OK, wait till spring when the stores and sporting goods stores put them on sale for fishermen. We got a group 27 battery for $84.95!
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Hi, I am....
11-02-2015, 09:36 AM
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Hello We are Bryan and Becca
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1,204
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
If anyone owning a Scamp has a loose or missing...
If anyone owning a Scamp has a loose or missing rivet, missing cap, it's super easy to fix. Get a pull rivet puller, and a assortment of rivets, collars, and caps from Scamp. Drill out any rivet with...
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Hi, I am....
11-02-2015, 09:29 AM
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Hi, This is Doug and Barb in MD
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1,131
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Flyboyscamp
This is another Doug in St. Charles, MO. Get a...
This is another Doug in St. Charles, MO. Get a small rivet gun kit, and some rivets assortment from Scamp. Super easy to drill out and replace. Remember to use Butyl tape for areas prone to water...
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General Chat
11-02-2015, 09:25 AM
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New-to-me Scamp...couple of questions
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6,246
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Flyboyscamp
Get a pull,rivet gun and a assortment of rivers...
Get a pull,rivet gun and a assortment of rivers from the Scamp store. Very easy to drill out and replace, super easy ! Check out Scamp for other things you need. They are very supportive.
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Hi, I am....
10-30-2015, 02:11 PM
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Hi, I'm Stephanie! New here.
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1,459
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Flyboyscamp
We live in St. Charles MO, west of St. Louis. We...
We live in St. Charles MO, west of St. Louis. We drove to Charleston, WV for,our Scamp! It was worth it, we got a peach !
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Hi, I am....
10-27-2015, 10:54 AM
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Casita or Scamp
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2,592
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Flyboyscamp
Casita finds great storage places that outdoes...
Casita finds great storage places that outdoes Scamp. They also provide a nice corner TV support too. I just like the interior of Casita over the dated looks of Scamp, which are very slow to update.
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Hi, I am....
10-27-2015, 09:31 AM
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Casita or Scamp
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2,592
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
Being a Scamp owner, I love and prefer the...
Being a Scamp owner, I love and prefer the Casita. Nicer inside and more storage. However, we have a Scamp with the side dinette that makes into a nice bed, so it does sleep 3. We too have the...
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General Chat
10-26-2015, 09:47 AM
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Where to stop while towing Casita cross-country?
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6,777
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
I would NOT recommend staying at a rest stop...
I would NOT recommend staying at a rest stop overnight, and most do not allow it anyway. Poor lighting and not so safe. A large truck plaza like Pilot, Jet, Loves, or Travel America are best to stop...
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Hi, I am....
10-19-2015, 09:18 AM
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hello from England - cadet / n126 /freedom microlite owner
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7,996
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Flyboyscamp
Wow, looks great! Doug here in the middle of...
Wow, looks great! Doug here in the middle of America! Very cute trailer. Our Scamp has been greatly improved since buying it just a year ago. Factory mods topped it off.
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General Chat
10-16-2015, 03:32 PM
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36
Not All Scamp Adventures are Good.
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5,031
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
OH my! Last year for me was prostrate surgery,...
OH my! Last year for me was prostrate surgery, had cancer and now it is all gone! I am cancer free! Recovery was long. We have 2 more trips before wintwrization, Kentucky Lake,mand Lake of the...
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General Chat
10-16-2015, 02:43 PM
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36
Not All Scamp Adventures are Good.
Views:
5,031
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
Looks great pal. Are you yourself recovering from...
Looks great pal. Are you yourself recovering from something?
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General Chat
10-15-2015, 06:15 PM
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2
from the UK :-)
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1,128
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
Very cute chap! What a job assembling such a...
Very cute chap! What a job assembling such a trailer!
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General Chat
10-15-2015, 05:02 PM
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Sorry Winnebago - Too many folks buying fgrv's
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2,656
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
We met a very nice couple while enjoying our...
We met a very nice couple while enjoying our Scamp in the Smoky Mtns. We met a couple owning a brand new class A Winnebago, and we were really not impressed with it.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-10-2015, 09:42 AM
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Prevent wasp nests under trailer?
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6,065
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
Well, spray foam is great at all the openings...
Well, spray foam is great at all the openings under the wood floor of Scamps. Other than that, a good spray once they start to nest.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-10-2015, 09:39 AM
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Looking to start again with scamp
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2,203
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
Find Greg on the Scamp forum. He has a site for...
Find Greg on the Scamp forum. He has a site for fiberglass RV for sale site, tons of Scamps, Casitas on that site.
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Forum Admin, News & Announcements
10-08-2015, 09:53 AM
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Sticky:
Making FGRV a great place for everyone
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6,879
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Flyboyscamp
Well stated. I for one have NOT sent any foul...
Well stated. I for one have NOT sent any foul messages or those of ill intent, and never will. This site is absolute FUN, what it should be. I love this site and read of others travels, improvements,...
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Hi, I am....
10-08-2015, 09:45 AM
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Only the walls...
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1,295
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
Hi Mike, you stay right here! You are more than...
Hi Mike, you stay right here! You are more than welcome and share the joy we all have in our trailers and where we go. Share your stories, your fun. You belong here.
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Hi, I am....
10-08-2015, 09:37 AM
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howdy from northern Michigan
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2,238
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Flyboyscamp
I also painted my poop tube with paint designed...
I also painted my poop tube with paint designed for plastic. Came out great!
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Hi, I am....
10-08-2015, 09:36 AM
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howdy from northern Michigan
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2,238
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
Needs a good wash and wax job. Use the Meguiars...
Needs a good wash and wax job. Use the Meguiars Premium Boat wax. Does wonders pal. Made my 2008 shine like new. Every application gets it whiter and whiter.
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Hi, I am....
10-08-2015, 09:35 AM
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howdy from northern Michigan
Views:
2,238
Posted By
Flyboyscamp
Good job friend. I wish I had your skills. Being...
Good job friend. I wish I had your skills. Being a carpenter comes in real handy for Scamp fix ups! Seems you found a gem under the obvious things you found. We have a cherry 2008 16 and have made...
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