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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-13-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 157
Posted By Kardon
Joe, have you checked the aerator on the lip of...

Joe, have you checked the aerator on the lip of the kitchen sink faucet. We also have a 13 foot Scamp, and I have to clean the filter as it gets clogged. Also are you using city water or just the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-26-2024, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 407
Posted By Kardon
Dan, we will find out in July when we will attend...

Dan, we will find out in July when we will attend the homecoming rally.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-26-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 407
Posted By Kardon
Dan, there were not 2023 Scamp brochures per se. ...

Dan, there were not 2023 Scamp brochures per se. Their brochures were for 2020 thru 2024 inclusive. We will be at the homecoming rally in July (11th - 14th) and we will see if they have any...
Forum: General Chat 02-11-2024, 08:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,290
Posted By Kardon
Jack, we have not planned an Alaska trip, but...

Jack, we have not planned an Alaska trip, but will do so soon. We go every year to the Spring Fling in New England rally every May (this years rally is from May 16 to 19). This is at the Chocorua...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-12-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,108
Posted By Kardon
We certainly don't own an Oliver. We bought our...

We certainly don't own an Oliver. We bought our Scamp because it had the tallest interior at the time (2012). It has a 6 foot 2 inch interior height. Ours does not have an air conditioner which...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-12-2024, 09:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,108
Posted By Kardon
Hi Andy, a quick search of Oliver trailers...

Hi Andy, a quick search of Oliver trailers website shows that their Legacy Elite II trailer has an inside height of 6 feet 6 inches. The Oliver's are on the expensive side of fiberglass trailers....
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-30-2023, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,324
Posted By Kardon
Mr. Pat, there are a couple of rallies that we...

Mr. Pat, there are a couple of rallies that we attend every year. One is in New Hampshire, Spring Fling in New England (springflingne.org) which is from May 16 - 18. The other one is in...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-29-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 873
Posted By Kardon
Dan, sounds like you know what you want. If you...

Dan, sounds like you know what you want. If you are looking for a fiberglass trailer, then the ones that I can think of that have a dual axle are the Escape and Bigfoot (both are made in Canada) or...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming) 11-21-2023, 06:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,598
Posted By Kardon
Jennifer, you can call the campground at...

Jennifer, you can call the campground at 603-323-8536 to make a reservation. Make sure to tell them you want to be with the Spring Fling rally. Also, since this is the off season, it may be a few...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming) 10-07-2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,256
Posted By Kardon
Reply to Barb

Barb, I don't know if Scamp will contact the attendees from the first rally or not. I would suggest calling Scamp on Monday (if they are not closed for the holiday) or Tuesday and talk with...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming) 10-02-2023, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,256
Posted By Kardon
Kenneth, I called Michelle at Scamp this...

Kenneth, I called Michelle at Scamp this morning. She told me that the folks at Scamp will send an e-mail to all the attendees from this year's rally, and then to open it up to everyone else about a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-30-2023, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By Kardon
Where to place jack on the trailer?

Can anyone tell me where to place a jack on a 13 foot Scamp? I don't want to know where the leveling jack goes, just where does it go when I need to change the tire. It has the grey water tank...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-03-2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 528
Posted By Kardon
Hello Sally, You should call Scamp at...

Hello Sally, You should call Scamp at 1-800-346-4962 and ask them about anyone in your area that has a Scamp they are willing to show you. Also, I don't know anything about Prius' but I would check...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-29-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 996
Posted By Kardon
Norm and Ginny, It's great to hear from you...

Norm and Ginny, It's great to hear from you folks again. We have not seen any recent post from you. Safe travels to you as well. Don and Karin
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-17-2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By Kardon
Denis, go to your local Toyota dealer, to the...

Denis, go to your local Toyota dealer, to the service department , not the showroom, with your VIN and ask them what the towing capacity is for your Highlander. I'm sure they will be able to give...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-09-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By Kardon
Denis, You can call Scamp Trailers at...

Denis, You can call Scamp Trailers at 1-800-346-4962. They might be able to get you in touch with any Scamp owner that could possibly show you their trailer.
You can also call other fiberglass...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-21-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 890
Posted By Kardon
Smile Just remember, go for the easy stuff first. Don

Just remember, go for the easy stuff first. Don
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-09-2023, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 890
Posted By Kardon
Jo, the first thing I would check is a 20 amp...

Jo, the first thing I would check is a 20 amp fuse that comes off of the positive wire from the battery. I've had to replace it several times on our 13 foot Scamp. If that's good, then I would...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-07-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 641
Posted By Kardon
Dan, look behind the fuse box and see if there...

Dan, look behind the fuse box and see if there is a plug that is either loose or disconnected. My 13 foot Scamp has that come loose or out occasionally because the 25 foot electric cord used for...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 02-24-2022, 12:23 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,846
Posted By Kardon
Gerry, double check you calendar. The dates...

Gerry, double check you calendar. The dates should be Thursday May 12th through Sunday May 15th. We made our reservation last year before we left. Thanks, Don.
Forum: General Chat 01-05-2022, 06:51 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,654
Posted By Kardon
unreliable electricity

Calif. wants to ban gas powered engines? My daughter, who lives in Grass Valley, CA hasn't had power since Christmas with no word on when they will get it back again. She has been using a generator...
Forum: General Chat 11-25-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 534
Posted By Kardon
Oops

Sorry we sent that last post under varmint's post. That wasn't where it was suppose to go. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Karin and Don.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-26-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,020
Posted By Kardon
mustard.

I dont know if it works for other things but I had a skunk spray my car and I applied mustard. Odor immediately disappeared. Karin
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-27-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,511
Posted By Kardon
I believe what the original post said was that he...

I believe what the original post said was that he wanted to see some fb trailers so he could make a decision,
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-26-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,511
Posted By Kardon
Keith, you might want to check out Chocorua...

Keith, you might want to check out Chocorua Camping Village. KOA. There might be a Casita there as Gerry who hosts the Fiberglass rally every May has one. Don.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-23-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,481
Posted By Kardon
[QUOTE=thrifty bill;817680]Take a tape measure...

[QUOTE=thrifty bill;817680]Take a tape measure with you. Camper manufacturers use obscure terms to describe beds like “big bed” or they redefine bed sizes making a twin size a full and so on. It’s...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-22-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,580
Posted By Kardon
Steve, tires come in different sizes, so you...

Steve, tires come in different sizes, so you have to order the right size. We ordered ours from Scamp to be sure that it fit. Don.
Forum: General Chat 06-07-2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,436
Posted By Kardon
Another option is clear Contac paper. We used to...

Another option is clear Contac paper. We used to use it for the kids in grammar school. Very durable. Karin
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-26-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,251
Posted By Kardon
When I was a kid, Yosemite had bleachers at the...

When I was a kid, Yosemite had bleachers at the dumpsters and in the early evening we would all go down to see the bears (and cubs) chow down. There was a fence but I don't think anything kept the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-17-2021, 06:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,085
Posted By Kardon
solar

We just bought a Rockpals 300 power pack and a folding solar screen. We haven't used it yet but tested it here with lights plugged in and it seems to work well. We won't mount it to the roof. It's...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-17-2021, 06:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,085
Posted By Kardon
license plate holder/left tail light cover

Our 2012 Scamp has what is called the old style driver side tail light cover. It has two tabs that extend down from the tail light unit which hold the license plate. These broke and our choice...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-16-2021, 06:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,304
Posted By Kardon
Rafael, look at the back of the converter and...

Rafael, look at the back of the converter and see if there is what looks like a regular plug. If it came out, which happens to me frequently, then plug it back in, and that might do the trick (or...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-15-2021, 02:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,085
Posted By Kardon
license plate holder/left tail light cover

We were in Ohio when our license plate holder broke. We phoned Scamp and ordered a new one, and then taped it up and headed over to Backus to pick it up. When we got there I realized that it was...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-08-2021, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 921
Posted By Kardon
Matt, on my 13 foot scamp, there is a fuse on the...

Matt, on my 13 foot scamp, there is a fuse on the battery line that I had to replace. See if you have a fuse coming off of the (I think) positive wire. If so, replace it. Don.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-06-2021, 01:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,760
Posted By Kardon
Smile trolley car

Just an aside, Jon, while San Francisco does have trolley cars, the picture you posted is of the famous S.F. cable car. San Franciscans are sensitive about that sort of thing. Karin
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-25-2021, 06:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,622
Posted By Kardon
I have a big old dog too (turning into a cranky...

I have a big old dog too (turning into a cranky old dog) He turned 11 on his last birthday and at over 100 pounds he's definitely getting on. If there's one thing he loves it's traveling. Whether...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-23-2021, 11:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,622
Posted By Kardon
We use the classic cover as we find it easier to...

We use the classic cover as we find it easier to keep clear of snow. Since it fits well we have access to the trailer all winter. We get a LOT of snow some years. We keep it plugged in and if it...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 01-16-2021, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,177
Posted By Kardon
Although we live in Maine now, I was born in San...

Although we live in Maine now, I was born in San Francisco and lived in Calif. until 2005. We tent camped the whole time, starting when my twin brother and I were 4 months old in Yosemite. Whenever...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 12-28-2020, 02:48 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 11,060
Posted By Kardon
Gerry, Karin and I talked with Steve the other...

Gerry, Karin and I talked with Steve the other day, and he confirmed that we are signed up for the Spring Fling rally next May. Hope it happens. Don.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-06-2020, 07:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,728
Posted By Kardon
We've been using a Classic cover for 3 years on...

We've been using a Classic cover for 3 years on our 13 Scamp. Works perfectly, not a tear or worn spot on it. Fits well, we can access the trailer all winter. We put it on before the first snow and...
Forum: General Chat 11-23-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,761
Posted By Kardon
The decals I used on the tanks were the older 3...

The decals I used on the tanks were the older 3 tree designs and under them some of the red striping that I had left over from another project. Karin
Forum: General Chat 11-23-2020, 01:55 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,761
Posted By Kardon
I mostly leave the advice-giving to the old hands...

I mostly leave the advice-giving to the old hands at this since they're usually quicker to chime in with the same advice anyway. Really busy now with my 'trailer improvements'; new flooring, curtain...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 11-02-2020, 01:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,073
Posted By Kardon
I read (on the dvd cover) the year, make and...

I read (on the dvd cover) the year, make and model of the trailer, And that it weighed 3 tons. I had also read previously that the car wasn't actually doing the towing. I'm not sure what they had...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-28-2020, 09:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,661
Posted By Kardon
I just wrote out a response to your last pm and...

I just wrote out a response to your last pm and then hit ctrl instead of shift. It of course disappeared. So, we haven't done much traveling this summer. We did get in one trip to western Maine...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-28-2020, 09:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,661
Posted By Kardon
Did you get my PM? Karin

Did you get my PM? Karin
Forum: General Chat 09-20-2020, 05:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 648
Posted By Kardon
My wife drilled a hole in the back cover for the...

My wife drilled a hole in the back cover for the propane line when we bought it and it has worked fine for 8 years. Don
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-12-2020, 12:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,661
Posted By Kardon
As I said, it's up to you. I'll take the spoiled...

As I said, it's up to you. I'll take the spoiled food over a slight chance of a propane accident..Oh, I never text while driving either.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-12-2020, 07:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,661
Posted By Kardon
not sure what you mean by 'little stools' but we...

not sure what you mean by 'little stools' but we use jack stands under the trailer. Me and my husband are both 70, he does most of the vehicle work with me flitting around the edges. I did it myself...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-11-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,661
Posted By Kardon
winterizing

Are you talking about the winterizing? it isn't all that complicated.We got our instructions originally off the web from Scamp (you tube) we do pull the battery and store it in the cellar, If you...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-09-2020, 06:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,661
Posted By Kardon
It's south of Conway just off of Hwy 16. South of...

It's south of Conway just off of Hwy 16. South of the White Mountain Nat'l Forest. Canceled of course this year but we are looking forward to next.
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