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Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-27-2021, 09:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,677
Posted By emij
Welcome from the Parker/SE Aurora area! We...

Welcome from the Parker/SE Aurora area! We started with a little 13 foot Scamp and two young kids after a tent camping style similar to yours! We've since moved up to a larger 16 foot scamp layout...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-24-2021, 11:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,232
Posted By emij
Very exciting! We have a Scamp 16 layout 7 and...

Very exciting! We have a Scamp 16 layout 7 and are in SE Aurora/Parker! So many fun adventures ahead for you!
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-19-2019, 08:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,600
Posted By emij
We replaced our screen with the door hung in...

We replaced our screen with the door hung in place as well. I had my husband stand on the outside with a piece of wood and hold it against the frame when I was pushing the screen into place. It...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-30-2018, 08:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,812
Posted By emij
Added An Outside Access Hatch

At the end of the camping season, we decided that one thing we would like to add to our Scamp 16 LO 7, was outside access underneath the rear dinette. our Scamp didn't come with a water tank, and we...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-30-2018, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,517
Posted By emij
We did the same thing with the bins in our Scamp...

We did the same thing with the bins in our Scamp 13. We found the correct sizing at the Container store. Like Jon, I carried a slip of paper around with me everywhere I went so I was always...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-30-2018, 08:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,922
Posted By emij
in our 1982 Scamp, the particle board was...

in our 1982 Scamp, the particle board was delaminating, so i painted a thin layer of zip strip over it and used a plastic scraper and the fake wood laminate peeled right off. Then I sanded the doors...
Forum: General Chat 09-20-2018, 09:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,340
Posted By emij
Why did you buy? While I loved tent camping,...

Why did you buy?
While I loved tent camping, my significant other did not. After a week long tent camping trip to Glacier, where I was unable to do any of the camping chores due to an injury just...
Forum: General Chat 08-20-2018, 08:39 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,198
Posted By emij
That is exactly what I was thinking as I watched...

That is exactly what I was thinking as I watched the beginning! Such beautiful country and I want to know where it is and when can i go there :)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-15-2018, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,165
Posted By emij
Our bigger egg sits up higher than our little...

Our bigger egg sits up higher than our little egg, so we decided to order a step from Scamp and have our trailer places weld/install it for us. And while I was on the Scamp website, I decided to do...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-08-2018, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,196
Posted By emij
We use Fresh Cab rodent repellent in our Scamp...

We use Fresh Cab rodent repellent in our Scamp and haven't had any storage issues in the past four years. We also remove all food, cleaners, bedding, curtains, cushions, etc from the camper over the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-07-2018, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,523
Posted By emij
Perfect! I'm so glad you were able to find what...

Perfect! I'm so glad you were able to find what you were looking for and modify it to make it work for your family! Happy Camping!!
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-06-2018, 10:28 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,660
Posted By emij
Thank you Gordon. The discussion is definitely...

Thank you Gordon. The discussion is definitely making me take stock of our best safety practices. We do leave our propane turned off unless actually using it, but I think we will move our fire...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-06-2018, 08:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,660
Posted By emij
We have one that we haven't installed yet,...

We have one that we haven't installed yet, because the directions say to place it six FEET from the propane sources....In a 16 foot Scamp, no matter where we place it, it will be close to either the...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-04-2018, 07:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,445
Posted By emij
Tom, you must live near my Auntie. She's in the...

Tom, you must live near my Auntie. She's in the exact same neighborhood and has lived there since 1982 :)

I would love to offer to Scamp sit, but our HOA only allows on street parking for 48...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-02-2018, 08:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 839
Posted By emij
We have the same set up, purchased from Amazon....

We have the same set up, purchased from Amazon. It really does quiet the hutch and prevent that wobble.
Forum: General Chat 05-06-2018, 08:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,786
Posted By emij
What a wonderful picture!!

What a wonderful picture!!
Forum: General Chat 05-06-2018, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,255
Posted By emij
So funny! I actually have the salt and pepper...

So funny! I actually have the salt and pepper shakers, the towels and the birdhouse! I love all that stuff!!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-28-2018, 02:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,295
Posted By emij
That top bunk looks CRAZY tight! Especially if it...

That top bunk looks CRAZY tight! Especially if it is Boler height? It would have to be a very little person to sleep up there! I can't imagine three bunks in a Scamp. It is already fairly tight...
Forum: General Chat 04-28-2018, 02:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,575
Posted By emij
There are five sleeping spaces in a Scamp 16...

There are five sleeping spaces in a Scamp 16 layout 7, and a newborn could sleep with parents, or put a small pack and play in the center aisle. We have a family of four and traded our Scamp 13 with...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-27-2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,081
Posted By emij
This piece of information is the best thing to...

This piece of information is the best thing to happen to me so far today! Seriously!! Thanks for sharing :):D
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-25-2018, 09:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 984
Posted By emij
Oh goodness! We had the same experience...bought...

Oh goodness! We had the same experience...bought a 1969 vintage camper with the idea to make it cute and camp....rotting wood and a broken framed quickly changed our minds and we ended up with a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-25-2018, 09:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,165
Posted By emij
FLYING out to Florida to tick off three National...

FLYING out to Florida to tick off three National Parks there this summer, then driving out to New Mexico and Texas to snag three more in October. I wish we had more time to drive out to Florida -...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-25-2018, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,165
Posted By emij
Thank you, Jon and Bob. We almost went with the...

Thank you, Jon and Bob. We almost went with the blue covers, but I just love the green. The kids say it feels like it's supposed to, since the same ones were in our little egg :)

Today we picked...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-25-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,730
Posted By emij
I was thinking of a layout three for you as...

I was thinking of a layout three for you as well.... No little room to remove and I feel like I saw one for sale just recently either her or on...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-24-2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,482
Posted By emij
No! Not all! I just wanted a new color and...

No! Not all! I just wanted a new color and pattern!
Forum: General Chat 04-24-2018, 04:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,468
Posted By emij
I get freaked out by ticks, too. Even though I...

I get freaked out by ticks, too. Even though I grew up in eastern Nebraska and we camp all over Colorado, I had never had one on me or my kids. A couple of summers ago, my son picked one up in...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-24-2018, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,482
Posted By emij
I steam cleaned our cushions, and then ordered...

I steam cleaned our cushions, and then ordered brand new cushion covers from Scamp :)
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-24-2018, 04:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,383
Posted By emij
We had UHaul install the aftermarket hitch on our...

We had UHaul install the aftermarket hitch on our Toyota Highlander, used it three seasons with our 13 foot scamp, with a 4 pin and no brakes, and then we bought a 16 foot Scamp which we've only...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-22-2018, 10:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,730
Posted By emij
We have a Scamp 16 Layout 7 and I measured...

We have a Scamp 16 Layout 7 and I measured everything I could think to measure :)

The floor, not including under the large table or small dinette, so just the HALLWAY, from the bunk to the raised...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-21-2018, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,165
Posted By emij
Last week I ordered new cushion covers for our...

Last week I ordered new cushion covers for our Scamp and yesterday they arrived!! It took me about 4 hours to replace the old with the new (those things are harder than you think to put on the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-16-2018, 07:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,445
Posted By emij
We use the Fresh Cab as well. We also remove...

We use the Fresh Cab as well. We also remove EVERYTHING, including cushions, food and bedding from the camper while it is in storage over the winter. I spray everything down with a cleaning spray...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-15-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,181
Posted By emij
We used the vinyl plank flooring as well, and...

We used the vinyl plank flooring as well, and love how it turned out! (However, we did leave the carpet underneath both tables.)

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Forum: General Chat 02-13-2018, 11:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,101
Posted By emij
I love to see you both happy with your Toyota's...

I love to see you both happy with your Toyota's and how they continue to perform. Our 2011 Highlander has 189,000 miles on it and while we talked about trading it in for something newer, we've...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-02-2018, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 932
Posted By emij
Another Colorado welcome!!

Another Colorado welcome!!
Forum: General Chat 01-24-2018, 07:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,903
Posted By emij
These stories are the best! Thank you all for...

These stories are the best! Thank you all for sharing.

Several years ago we were in our little Coleman tent at Yosemite National Park, camped right next to the Merced River. Every night the...
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2018, 12:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,138
Posted By emij
I think what he is saying, is that in many...

I think what he is saying, is that in many campgrounds, there are often "walk in" tent campsites. Meaning you park your car in a lot, usually near bathrooms/pit toilets, and haul your gear anywhere...
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2018, 12:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,138
Posted By emij
Ridgeway is BEAUTIFUL. The Elk Ridge Loop is the...

Ridgeway is BEAUTIFUL. The Elk Ridge Loop is the best (I think, unless you are wanting full hookups as it's electric only). We stayed in #168 last year, which had great sunset views of the...
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2018, 12:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,138
Posted By emij
Up until we bought our first Scamp 13, we were...

Up until we bought our first Scamp 13, we were like you - tent camping in walk in tent only sites. It has been my mission to find campsites with fabulous views and neighbors not so close. I use...
Forum: General Chat 01-18-2018, 08:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,655
Posted By emij
We sometimes take a white folding table...the...

We sometimes take a white folding table...the legs slide up and down for different heights and it folds in half. We also use it all summer long for lacrosse tournaments, sitting heavy jugs of water...
Forum: Classified Archives 01-15-2018, 10:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,884
Posted By emij
Truth! We drove from Colorado to Kentucky for...

Truth! We drove from Colorado to Kentucky for our most recent Scamp 16 - drove from Colorado to Southern New Mexico for our first Scamp 13. One hundred percent worth the drive! It's a lovely...
Forum: General Chat 01-06-2018, 11:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,273
Posted By emij
That's interesting...we sort of felt the same...

That's interesting...we sort of felt the same way. And even the really spacious ones, often only had room to sleep two comfortably. It seems like many, many rigs are designed for retirees. We only...
Forum: General Chat 01-05-2018, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,273
Posted By emij
Colorado RV Show

Today we went to the RV show down at the Denver Convention center. While I used to go with grandparents when I was little, my family had never been to see all that the RV world has to offer. It was...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 01-03-2018, 09:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,216
Posted By emij
Oh wow! So glad you weren't under the awning...

Oh wow! So glad you weren't under the awning when that branch came down. Sounds like it could have been so much worse. Fingers crossed that you are able to get your new awning and repairs covered...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-29-2017, 11:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,830
Posted By emij
We had our local trailer place (not an RV place,...

We had our local trailer place (not an RV place, but trailer place - they work on campers, horse trailers, flatbed trailers, etc.) install ours for about $250....and that included the harness,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-17-2017, 06:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,392
Posted By emij
I know this thread is almost two years old, BUT,...

I know this thread is almost two years old, BUT, I picked up a REALLY light, 16 inch round mirror at Joann's Fabric store yesterday. With coupon, it was $3.99. Normally about $7. They have various...
Forum: General Chat 12-01-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,526
Posted By emij
Lovely camper! Our little 1982 Scamp that we...

Lovely camper! Our little 1982 Scamp that we sold this fall, had those jalousie windows and we LOVED them so much. Those were at the top of our must have list for a new 16 foot camper. Our new to...
Forum: Money Matters 12-01-2017, 10:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,489
Posted By emij
Every vehicle (campers included) that we have...

Every vehicle (campers included) that we have ever purchased or sold between private parties, we've simply taken our plates off, signed over title, filled out our Colorado state bill of sale (found...
Forum: General Chat 11-28-2017, 05:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,311
Posted By emij
It was definitely my dad. Like many of you, we...

It was definitely my dad. Like many of you, we were unable to take expensive vacations, so every summer, my parents would load all five kids into the van, hitch up the pop up and head for the Rocky...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-25-2017, 08:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,053
Posted By emij
I happen to have recently measured those in ours....

I happen to have recently measured those in ours.
Roughly they are-
Side dinette bottom cushion:
23wx21d
Back cushions:
23wx18h
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-19-2017, 10:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,418
Posted By emij
Happy and safe travels!

Happy and safe travels!
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