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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-12-2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 25,967
Posted By SteveZimmerman
The only thing I didn't use was the metal box and...

The only thing I didn't use was the metal box and wire crimp nut that goes on the box (whatever they are called. I needed the end for the cord anyway and it seemed ordering the kit made sure...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-11-2016, 08:43 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 25,967
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Marinco (30ARVKIT) 30 Amp Detachable Power Conversion Kit

I bought the Marinco (30ARVKIT) 30 Amp Detachable Power Conversion Kit through Amazon. It worked great.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-05-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,505
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Thanks for the heads up. I'm hoping to reuse the...

Thanks for the heads up. I'm hoping to reuse the existing exhaust plate and hopefully, it's a different seller!
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-05-2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,505
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Thanks for the response Eddie. I just found a...

Thanks for the response Eddie. I just found a number for tech support for Suburban;...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-05-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,505
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Hi Eddie, did you purchase and install the...

Hi Eddie, did you purchase and install the 16SEQ? I have a 12SE and wondering if it will just slip in with no changing of exterior ports and if it is quieter. No one seems to be able to answer...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-04-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,309
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Thanks Dan. My understanding is that the 16SE...

Thanks Dan. My understanding is that the 16SE "Q" is redesigned and the "Q" meaning quiet(er) than the older models. Fan redesigned and not sure what else. I sent an email to Airexcel who...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-04-2016, 01:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,309
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Replacing a Suburban NT12SE with a NT16SEQ

Has anyone replace an old Suburban furnace (12SE) with the one they sell now (16SEQ)? I'm wondering if the intake and exhaust ports on the shell will line up or if new one's will have to be cut. My...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-15-2015, 02:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,208
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Here's my order from Pro -Dec for caps. I...

Here's my order from Pro -Dec for caps. I replaced all the rivets so I'm good for as long as I own it, I'm pretty sure. :-)

Thank you for shopping at Pro-Dec Products, Inc..
Order Summary:
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-12-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,330
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Yea, when I buy one, I'm going to go a step up...

Yea, when I buy one, I'm going to go a step up (Wave 6). I hear it will warm it up faster and then just turn it down to low. Thanks for the info though....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-30-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,330
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Evan, I've got a 16' Scamp. Will the Olympian...

Evan, I've got a 16' Scamp. Will the Olympian wave 3 be big enough or the next step up. My furnace sounds like it going to take off and this seems better than throwing money into the old furnace.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-13-2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,208
Posted By SteveZimmerman
I bought a 2001 this summer and replaced all the...

I bought a 2001 this summer and replaced all the rivets. It's not difficult, you just need a helper on the in side to hold the acorns. All the cabinets are held with the acorns so those are easy to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-29-2015, 07:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,380
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Thanks Bob. After looking some more at the...

Thanks Bob. After looking some more at the current set up (diner tore out right now, need to replace floor due to water damage) I believe the pump has a back flow regulator so a drain on the outside...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-28-2015, 08:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,380
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Hi Ian, I'm thinking about doing this. I've...

Hi Ian,
I'm thinking about doing this. I've got an electric pump and am wondering if on of the outside city water connectors with the back flow valve will work. Will the little pumps have enough...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-01-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,885
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Byron, that's the one's I have now, only in the...

Byron, that's the one's I have now, only in the longer version. (Stock Scamp) I was just curious if anyone had tried the BAL's and if the extra $ if I need to replace.
Thanks
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-01-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,885
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Bob, wow, that's a huge set up. The one's I'm...

Bob, wow, that's a huge set up. The one's I'm looking at are about the same size as the Atwood's. You can copy the title into amazon and see what I'm talking about.
Thanks!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-01-2015, 01:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,885
Posted By SteveZimmerman
BAL 23026 20" Light Trailer Stabilizing Jack

Has anyone replace the Atwood stabilizers on a 16' Scamp with the BAL jacks? If so, best choice or stay with the Atwoods. Mine I believe are shot.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-25-2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,380
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Thanks Norm and Ginny, I looked thru part of the...

Thanks Norm and Ginny, I looked thru part of the other thread and saw all the pictures. When I have more time, I'll look further. You've done a great job and thank you!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-25-2015, 08:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,380
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Do you have any pictures of your mod's. I'd love...

Do you have any pictures of your mod's. I'd love to see them.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-24-2015, 10:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,380
Posted By SteveZimmerman
That's what I was thinking too! Or some light...

That's what I was thinking too! Or some light paper products...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-24-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,380
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Thanks stevebaz.... That's why I put this out...

Thanks stevebaz.... That's why I put this out there. Things to consider before tackling this.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-24-2015, 09:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,380
Posted By SteveZimmerman
I think it would be about the same as far as...

I think it would be about the same as far as distance. The current 12 gal is behind the axle under the bench on the passenger side. This would be about the same in relation to axle to rear end,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-24-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,506
Posted By SteveZimmerman
So I was thinking about pulling the benches and...

So I was thinking about pulling the benches and laying it under them too. Did you folks do that or is 2 boxes if you cut around the benches? I did a rough measure last night calculating high and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-24-2015, 09:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,380
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Moving Fresh Water Tank to Outside of 16' Scamp

Hi,
I've seen some discussions on it but nothing definitive. I'm thinking about moving the FW tank outside in the back. I found a site: RV Water Tanks | Camper Fresh Water Tanks...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-23-2015, 10:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,506
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Thanks Roger! That makes a lot of sense.

Thanks Roger! That makes a lot of sense.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-23-2015, 09:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,506
Posted By SteveZimmerman
I see a lot of folks are using Allure for their...

I see a lot of folks are using Allure for their flooring. Any thoughts on the square pieces vs the planks? 12x12, 12x23.82 or 12x36. What's the easiest to work with given the limited size in a 16'...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-15-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 92,687
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Thanks.... The more "crap" I can get off, the...

Thanks.... The more "crap" I can get off, the better it looks!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-15-2015, 09:41 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 92,687
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Question, I'm pulling the windows out of my 2001...

Question, I'm pulling the windows out of my 2001 Scamp. They are louvered and square with silver rivets on them. Lots of silicone to get off from previous owner. I got black rivets which look much...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-14-2015, 10:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,208
Posted By SteveZimmerman
What color do folks order from Pro-Dec.com? I...

What color do folks order from Pro-Dec.com? I think I read somewhere to order off white since a 2001 Scamp will not be the pure white anymore. Pro-Dec has lots of different off white colors. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-12-2015, 11:39 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 25,967
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Does anyone know what the 30 Amp ParkPower™...

Does anyone know what the 30 Amp ParkPower™ Detachable Power Conversion Kit hole size is. I measured my mouse hole and it looks to be 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 opening. I ordered the ParkPower 301ELRV 30A...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-11-2015, 07:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,573
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Thanks for all the input. Turns out that it was a...

Thanks for all the input. Turns out that it was a matter of pushing the 120v circuit breakers ALL THE WAY DOWN instead of just flipping off into the "popped" position. Everything is working fine. ...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-10-2015, 02:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,573
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Charlie, yep, I tried them both ways. The weird...

Charlie, yep, I tried them both ways. The weird thing is, the lights work either way I hook up the battery.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-10-2015, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,573
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Shore Power works and part of the 12v side does too

Got a dilemma... When I pick up my scamp, everything was working but the battery was on it's last legs. I put a new deep cycle battery in and now only the 12v lights on the lighter fuses (10a)...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-08-2015, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,081
Posted By SteveZimmerman
What do you use to clean the silicone off? I...

What do you use to clean the silicone off? I read in some threads but can't find them now. Goof off or Oops? I seem to remember seeing those mentioned.
Thanks,
Steve
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-08-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,027
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Modifying the 1/2 door Scamp Closet

I just bought a 2001 16' #4 Scamp. When you first walk in, there's a closet on the left with a door half way up the fiberglass and a closet rod at the top. It seems I've seen some threads on this...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-08-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,900
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Thanks Jon. My thought on #1 is temporary and...

Thanks Jon. My thought on #1 is temporary and replace as needed with hopefully door #2. I was just wondering more so if anyone had used white rivets and it they are worth it or better just using...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-08-2015, 10:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,900
Posted By SteveZimmerman
I just bought a 2001 16' Scamp this past weekend....

I just bought a 2001 16' Scamp this past weekend. All the snap caps need to be replaced. I can use a fingernail and chip off the washer, they are so brittle. I have 2 questions:
1 - if I leave...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-03-2015, 08:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,215
Posted By SteveZimmerman
So, even though some have said that the covers...

So, even though some have said that the covers aren't that well made and a PITA, I'm thinking that's the route I'm going to go. My house has a cement slab behind a fence right next to the 2 story...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-03-2015, 02:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,026
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Nest question, I'm purchasing a 2001 16' this...

Nest question, I'm purchasing a 2001 16' this weekend. It has the windows with square corners and windows crank out so as to keep rain out. I was told from the Scamp rep that they were an upgrade...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-03-2015, 02:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,026
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Once you replace the rivets on the outside of the...

Once you replace the rivets on the outside of the shell, you need to attach the acorns on the inside that hold the cabinets. Is this a two person job or do you simple fasten the new rivet on the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-03-2015, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,215
Posted By SteveZimmerman
I know Wendy was asking about a 13' but has...

I know Wendy was asking about a 13' but has anyone had any experience with the covers from Cover Giant?
Scamp Travel Trailer Covers Cover Giant (https://store.covergiant.com/ciiscampcvr1.html)

...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-27-2015, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,060
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Hi MRClaus, I know that that Murano can...

Hi MRClaus,


I know that that Murano can handle up to 3500# GVWR but I'm concerned, that living in Colorado, and the passes, that I'll either burn up the tranny or be crawling up the hills. What...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-27-2015, 07:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,060
Posted By SteveZimmerman
Steve Zimmerman

Hi, I'm new to the camper community. I've camped for years using a tent and air matress but age and being wild in younger years is finally catching up with me. I've decided that it's time to start...
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