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Forum: Classified Archives 11-23-2018, 05:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,919
Posted By Sands
SOLD

Scamp has a new home. Thank you all for your interest.
Forum: Classified Archives 11-22-2018, 10:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,919
Posted By Sands
Scamp has electric brakes, 7pin connection....

Scamp has electric brakes, 7pin connection. Weight approximately 2600lbs loaded. I pulled it with a 2002 Toyota Highlander, v6, auto transmission, got 17mpg towing, and this combo worked great.
Forum: Classified Archives 11-21-2018, 11:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,919
Posted By Sands
More pictures

More pictures of the inside.
Forum: Classified Archives 11-21-2018, 11:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,919
Posted By Sands
Interior pics

Some inside shots.
Forum: Classified Archives 11-17-2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,919
Posted By Sands
Yes, Thanksgiving week and part of the following...

Yes, Thanksgiving week and part of the following week. Trailer has been up on blocks for a year, so I need to inspect and clean it and remove personal clothes and stuff. Will hopefully be ready for...
Forum: Classified Archives 11-16-2018, 05:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,919
Posted By Sands
Hi Lyle; the C-head fits as if it were...

Hi Lyle; the C-head fits as if it were specifically designed for the space! It is well designed, easy to remove, and does make the shower much more usable. Easier to clean too. When clamped in the...
Forum: General Chat 11-08-2018, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,036
Posted By Sands
Thanks Jon!

Thanks Jon!
Forum: General Chat 11-08-2018, 05:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,036
Posted By Sands
2003 Scamp Question

I have a 2003 Scamp 16 that is currently for sale and an interested party asked a question about it I couldn't answer: It has a side bath and a front couch that converts into bunk beds, sink and...
Forum: Classified Archives 11-07-2018, 08:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,919
Posted By Sands
Wouldn't want your wife to do anything hasty Jon!...

Wouldn't want your wife to do anything hasty Jon! Good luck on the Roadtrek, I like the shorter versions (like the "Agile").
Forum: Classified Archives 11-07-2018, 03:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,919
Posted By Sands
Three feet more space Jon!

Three feet more space Jon!
Forum: Classified Archives 11-06-2018, 04:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,919
Posted By Sands
SOLD: 2003 Scamp 16 $10k

Deluxe model (oak woodwork); side bath with front bunk/couch. Everything works as it should. Clean title; current AZ registration.

4" lift
2 way fridge
Fantastic Fan with after market shroud to...
Forum: General Chat 03-18-2018, 06:44 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,133
Posted By Sands
Welcome & great looking trailer! Good advice from...

Welcome & great looking trailer! Good advice from everyone. I would add: Take your time; don't let impatient drivers or heavy traffic push you out of your comfort zone. Lots of great memories ahead!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-05-2018, 09:24 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,410
Posted By Sands
Seldom travel more than 4 hours/200 miles in a...

Seldom travel more than 4 hours/200 miles in a day. Avoid interstates if possible. Mostly 50/55mph with frequent stops for views, explorations, smelling of flowers. Usually leave one camp early in...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-13-2018, 05:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,070
Posted By Sands
Welcome Rosie! Tucson is our home base and a...

Welcome Rosie! Tucson is our home base and a great place from which to launch adventures. Enjoy your Burro!
Forum: General Chat 01-16-2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,287
Posted By Sands
My wife & I and 3 dogs drove from U.S. to Costa...

My wife & I and 3 dogs drove from U.S. to Costa Rica a little over a year ago. Zero problems. No bribes even hinted at by officials in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, or Costa Rica. We didn't...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 11-15-2017, 10:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,276
Posted By Sands
Interesting article on this:...

Interesting article on this: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/many-older-americans-are-living-a-desperate-nomadic-life-2017-11-06 In our boondocking-by-choice my wife and I have met at least two...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-13-2017, 08:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,302
Posted By Sands
What Jon says! We have over 30k miles towing...

What Jon says! We have over 30k miles towing Scamp 16 with Toyota Highlander FWD; 97% boondocking, only a handful of times AWD would have been a help and we got out of all of them so it wasn't a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-10-2017, 04:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,458
Posted By Sands
We've pulled our 16' Scamp 10k miles with a 2002...

We've pulled our 16' Scamp 10k miles with a 2002 Highlander and it's been a great tow vehicle, no problems at all. It's the 'Limited' edition so has the V6, aux trans cooler, double cooling fans,...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-27-2017, 02:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,186
Posted By Sands
You've hit one of those 'hot button' issues; I'm...

You've hit one of those 'hot button' issues; I'm surprised the poo isn't flying! Here's some info for what it's worth: It isn't hard to remove black tank and toilet, nor is it hard to install a...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-26-2017, 06:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,209
Posted By Sands
Hi Ames; Welcome & thanks for the post: I'm...

Hi Ames;

Welcome & thanks for the post: I'm sure many can make use of your info! Hope you and your family make many wonderful memories on your travels.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-19-2017, 08:28 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,085
Posted By Sands
Hey Jon; I'd be a bit upset at the older tire,...

Hey Jon;
I'd be a bit upset at the older tire, but part of the equation is: how long do you usually go before having to replace tires? Generally tires are good for 5 to 10 years, depending on use,...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-11-2017, 04:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,168
Posted By Sands
Hi Gail, from south of Tucson (our home base, but...

Hi Gail, from south of Tucson (our home base, but not there right now)! We love our 16' Scamp, which we found on this site. Like Jon says this, is a great place to hang out and learn.

Our road...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-22-2017, 07:30 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,844
Posted By Sands
Good advice all around! Glad you got through it...

Good advice all around! Glad you got through it safely, and thanks for posting your experience.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-16-2017, 05:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,432
Posted By Sands
Agree with other posts: factory steps too close...

Agree with other posts: factory steps too close to trailer body and apt to hitting stumps/rocks etc. while moving. We use a heavy plastic 'milk crate' open side down. When packing up to move crate...
Forum: General Chat 03-17-2017, 05:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 45,804
Posted By Sands
Article on winds and flipping: Can High...

Article on winds and flipping:

Can High Winds Flip RVs Parked in a Campground? - RV Life (https://rvlife.com/high-winds-flip-rvs/)

Looks like not much to worry about (except those pesky trees)...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 03-11-2017, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,311
Posted By Sands
We visited Glacier NP last year...beautiful!...

We visited Glacier NP last year...beautiful! Stayed in primitive (free) camp site on East side of Hungry Horse Reservoir (SW of Glacier). There are at least half a dozen developed campgrounds around...
Forum: General Chat 03-07-2017, 05:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 45,804
Posted By Sands
Great minds...While camped on the edge of the...

Great minds...While camped on the edge of the chasm at Goosenecks State Park in Utah in our 16' Scamp last year we were subjected to a late night/early morning storm that had 80 mph gusts (according...
Forum: General Chat 05-24-2016, 08:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,378
Posted By Sands
My wife and I & 3 dogs (8, 30, & 70 pounds) have...

My wife and I & 3 dogs (8, 30, & 70 pounds) have been boondocking full time for the last 7 months in our Scamp 16 & we love it! Tow is a Toyota Highlander, Scamp has a 4" lift. Been in BLM/Forest...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-05-2016, 06:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,137
Posted By Sands
pics of Scamp shower drain pump install

Attached is what the pump on my Scamp looks. Hope it helps.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-05-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 22,031
Posted By Sands
What Donna says! With the current waiting line...

What Donna says! With the current waiting line for fiberglass trailers if you can build a product comparable to those on the market and do so for a lower price you should do well, but make sure to do...
Forum: General Chat 04-05-2016, 08:42 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,765
Posted By Sands
What Dave says! Electricity plus propane gives...

What Dave says! Electricity plus propane gives one two sources of energy. We boondock almost exclusively. We dislike the noise and exhaust of generators. Solar works most of the time, but not all of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-05-2016, 08:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,137
Posted By Sands
My 2003 Scamp has an in line Shurflo pump mounted...

My 2003 Scamp has an in line Shurflo pump mounted under the floor of the shower, on/off switch on the shower wall just below the light. Works fine. Helps the water get from the shower pan to the...
Forum: General Chat 04-04-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,206
Posted By Sands
Hey Rebecca; There are escrow companies that...

Hey Rebecca;
There are escrow companies that work well on long distance sales of cars, trailers, etc. Try one like www.escrow.com. You arrive at an agreed price with the seller, the seller provides...
Forum: General Chat 03-25-2016, 02:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,263
Posted By Sands
Dogs love rain!

16' Scamp with front bench, rear bed (never use the table): My wife and I plus 3 dogs (one 70#, one 30#, one 8#) full time. Mostly boondocking. Two big dogs sleep on front couch, little one sleeps...
Forum: General Chat 03-06-2016, 05:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,401
Posted By Sands
Sorry to get you ducking at shadows Sylvio! There...

Sorry to get you ducking at shadows Sylvio! There is hope on the horizon; just writing about bumping my head has upped my awareness...it's been 4 days since I last ran into anything head first.
Forum: General Chat 03-06-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,401
Posted By Sands
Looks great Paul! Who knew? I've installed the...

Looks great Paul! Who knew? I've installed the springs to hold the doors in the open position, but if I'd been smart enough to figure out how the hinges work (or seen yours) I would have used your...
Forum: General Chat 03-05-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,401
Posted By Sands
I'll give the yarn or bright ribbon thing a try,...

I'll give the yarn or bright ribbon thing a try, at least on the entry door. On the cabinets: Paul, that is genius. You really need to document your solution! I went with the springs, which do a good...
Forum: General Chat 03-04-2016, 08:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,401
Posted By Sands
Some great ideas...thanks to all for the input! I...

Some great ideas...thanks to all for the input! I love our new lifestyle, and we haven't even traveled out of the low deserts of AZ yet. We are soooooo looking forward to heading north in the next...
Forum: General Chat 03-03-2016, 05:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,401
Posted By Sands
Gaining Experience.

My wife and I have now been living full time in our Scamp 16' FGRV for 3 full months; an exciting anniversary. We've pulled our little home a bit over 2,000 miles. We have (that would be 'I', since...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 02-25-2016, 05:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,052
Posted By Sands
Hey Rzrbrn, interesting link. Who'd a thunk?...

Hey Rzrbrn, interesting link. Who'd a thunk? Maybe we could reverse engineer those space bubbles into travel trailers?

You're excused Jon, wouldn't want you doing a space walk in your undies!...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 02-24-2016, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,052
Posted By Sands
The Right Stuff

I see on the news that NASA wants astronauts and that they got 18,000 applications. Now they have to spend a bunch of time and effort weeding through all those apps, looking for just a few people who...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-11-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,473
Posted By Sands
Thx for info/replies! Currently boondocking...

Thx for info/replies! Currently boondocking outside Ajo, AZ, will consider options & go forward. Or sideways!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-09-2016, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,473
Posted By Sands
Fantastic Fan vent housing question:

We have a 2003 Scamp 16 and we are wanting to replace/cover the original Fantastic Fan housing with one that will keep the rain out while open. Amazon has three that look pretty much the same:...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 01-01-2016, 12:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,845
Posted By Sands
Lots of good answers! I like the idea of the bed...

Lots of good answers! I like the idea of the bed that makes itself; simply take loose the compression strap and viola! If we were changing back and forth between table and bed that would be a good...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 12-31-2015, 07:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,845
Posted By Sands
The bed's not made...

As newbies in our beautiful little Scamp 16 certain aspects of living in such a lilliputian home have come to the forefront of our attention. The bathroom was covered under another thread, now I'd...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-25-2015, 01:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,169
Posted By Sands
I haven't permanently mounted the panel yet Rick,...

I haven't permanently mounted the panel yet Rick, but will probably mount to the roof. I purchased the 'Renogy Solar Bundle' from Amazon: a 100 watt monocrystalline panel with a simple 30 amp PWM...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-25-2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,169
Posted By Sands
Thanks for easing my worries! I figured all three...

Thanks for easing my worries! I figured all three possible power sources were going through some voltage regulation, but didn't want to make a mistake and create a feedback problem or something....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-25-2015, 08:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,169
Posted By Sands
Hey Rick, The directions are not specific...

Hey Rick,

The directions are not specific to this particular install; the instructions assume you're hooking up the panel to the battery with no other complications or components in the system.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-25-2015, 07:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,169
Posted By Sands
Solar Panel Install Question

Here's an uneducated (notice I didn't say 'stupid' or 'dumb', although you are perfectly free to label it such in the privacy of your own thoughts!) question:

I'm getting ready to attach a 100...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-11-2015, 07:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,934
Posted By Sands
Thanks Guys! Sounds like a good weekend project....

Thanks Guys! Sounds like a good weekend project. Going to be nasty weather here this weekend anyway, so a quick trip to the hardware store and I'll be set with something to do indoors.
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