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07-29-2016, 06:52 AM
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Another wrecked egg!
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bpfick
Wrecked Casita
Here are a couple of Earl Reed's photos showing that the floor had completely turned to a crumbled pile of mush or dust in his project Casita of that era. This has all been very enlightening to me,...
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General Chat
07-29-2016, 06:37 AM
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Another wrecked egg!
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bpfick
Wrecked Casita
On that same FaceBook thread feed, Earl Reed is re-building a Casita of a similar era he pulled from the weeds. The wood floor is completely gone. Thus, there is nothing to hold the thin egg shell...
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General Chat
07-17-2016, 06:14 AM
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Why No RV Shows/Dealers?
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bpfick
I agree. What I was getting at, I suppose, is...
I agree. What I was getting at, I suppose, is the calling only motorhomes RV's. That too is a somtimes thing we hear. The terms are pretty fluid. Some places tent trailers are called pop ups and...
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General Chat
07-17-2016, 05:49 AM
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Why No RV Shows/Dealers?
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bpfick
Walt, What are you calling an RV? :D:D:loltu
Walt, What are you calling an RV? :D:D:loltu
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General Chat
07-16-2016, 06:59 PM
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Why No RV Shows/Dealers?
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bpfick
In chatting with some members of the family, and...
In chatting with some members of the family, and yes, these are largely small family owned businesses, this matter comes up.
First, there seems to be some certain size of the business, a certain...
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General Chat
07-16-2016, 02:15 PM
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Why No RV Shows/Dealers?
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bpfick
Comparing an RV industry that potentially makes...
Comparing an RV industry that potentially makes upwards of 200,000 units a year and tries to sell them through a dealership network with the FGRV group which combined barely makes <1% that number of...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-15-2016, 04:05 AM
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replacement window glazing for rear window on 1975 scamp
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bpfick
Ian Giles is such a resource whenever you run...
Ian Giles is such a resource whenever you run into anythng from older Scamps and Bolers. Keep him in mind. He has a huge library of knowledge.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-13-2016, 04:46 PM
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Squeaky Utensil Drawer (nails on chalkboard quality!)
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bpfick
Ours made a racket as well. It was the drawer...
Ours made a racket as well. It was the drawer bottom rubbing on the fiberglass body of the galley. Not unlike a bow on a cello string. Without "trimming" that fiberglass back some, a job I did not...
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General Chat
07-09-2016, 06:10 AM
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Will a Lil Snoozy fit in a garage?
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bpfick
Some areas build with only 7' door openings. In...
Some areas build with only 7' door openings. In some areas, the prefererence is or the homeowner specifies an 8' door. Many savvy homeowners with the funds to do so build with 9' doors.
So, it...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-06-2016, 07:57 PM
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In towing a Scamp 13 do you need trailer mirrors
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bpfick
You are towing with what vehicle?
You are towing with what vehicle?
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-06-2016, 07:27 AM
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Your Thoughts on a 2016 Tow Vehicle?
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bpfick
cars.com Put in your money parameters and a...
cars.com
Put in your money parameters and a radius of say 100 miles from your house. Price, equipment, or put in little than say Ford 150 or Toyota Tacoma, then click new.
Or click used.
...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-04-2016, 08:20 PM
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trouble finding low toxin camper
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bpfick
Given your health challenges and in reading your...
Given your health challenges and in reading your other threads on the subject, you might give serious consideration to foregoing an RV. They are what they are, I'm afraid they're not for everyone...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-01-2016, 04:38 AM
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Screen door for Casita
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bpfick
Scamp uses this: https://www.plissescreen.com ...
Scamp uses this: https://www.plissescreen.com
I'd probably start here. Depends on one's installation skills no doubt.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-30-2016, 03:58 PM
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Fitting 13' Scamp into garage with 7' opening
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bpfick
If your door is attached to an opener, pull the...
If your door is attached to an opener, pull the cord and free it. By hand, push the door to it's higher point and put a clamp of necessary strength to hold it in the high up position.
4 screws...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-27-2016, 03:24 PM
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Marine plywood not available
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bpfick
If the windows and fixtures are kept in tact, the...
If the windows and fixtures are kept in tact, the floor should last decades. For that reason, marine plywood, while awesome, wouldn't be absolutely necessary in my universe. Treated plywood would...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-25-2016, 05:58 PM
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Tow Vehicle question
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bpfick
As I said, "a cursory check". Kudos for doing a...
As I said, "a cursory check". Kudos for doing a better job apparently. The old *"properly equipped" disclaimer still would need some further understanding by the OP, however.
Are you asking me...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-25-2016, 05:00 PM
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Tow Vehicle question
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bpfick
My Tacoma is really quite beside the point,...
My Tacoma is really quite beside the point, although guilty as charged for injecting it into the conversation, but it was merely for informational purposes that even 3500 tow ratings aren't the be...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-25-2016, 03:06 PM
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Tow Vehicle question
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5,198
Posted By
bpfick
A quick search on Google shows both of your tow...
A quick search on Google shows both of your tow vehicles as very, very limited towing capacity. Admittedly, it was not a definitive search by any means. But 1000 lbs, 1500 pound and even the 2000...
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Classified Archives
06-13-2016, 02:07 PM
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WA |
SOLD: 2013 Scamp 16ft Layout 6 $15900
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bpfick
Might edit the title? Add the SOLD as the first...
Might edit the title? Add the SOLD as the first words? dunno, an idea anyhow.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-13-2016, 10:37 AM
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Towing Trans and Temps
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3,054
Posted By
bpfick
Andy, if I read your reports correctly, ...
Andy, if I read your reports correctly,
Winter, not towing 130
Summer not towing 150+
Summer towing 178
Summer under duress 200
These "increments" are roughly in 20...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-12-2016, 12:22 PM
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Towing Trans and Temps
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Posted By
bpfick
Thanks Steve. Your truck came with a...
Thanks Steve. Your truck came with a transmission temperature gauge I take it.
My truck is factory filled by Toyota with synthetic. My Ford Escape was as well.
Neither have/had a transmission...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-12-2016, 12:18 PM
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Towing Trans and Temps
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3,054
Posted By
bpfick
Thank you. This is the kind of feedback that is...
Thank you. This is the kind of feedback that is very helpful. Am I to assume you have a gauge you could watch that monitors your transmission temperature?
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-11-2016, 04:20 PM
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18
Towing Trans and Temps
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3,054
Posted By
bpfick
Towing Trans and Temps
Those who tow in summer type temps vis-a-vis shoulder season or even much cooler and have an automatic transmission temperature gauge/sensor, a question.
How much difference does the ambient,...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-01-2016, 02:15 PM
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Subaru Outback enough to tow Scamp 13' ft.?
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15,791
Posted By
bpfick
Yup. Folks everywhere in social media love the...
Yup. Folks everywhere in social media love the Subaru and small Scamp and Scamp-like trailers and about all that ever gets mentioned is trailering capacity. Tongue weights are largely ignored and...
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Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
05-30-2016, 10:05 AM
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Would a 13' foot Scamp be too small for me and two dogs?
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9,599
Posted By
bpfick
Carol, that trailer has the "big bed" 54" option....
Carol, that trailer has the "big bed" 54" option. The table is a smaller, single piece than the traditional 13 trailers with the 44" beds. In order to make up the bed, Scamp provides a second piece...
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Classified Archives
05-27-2016, 09:12 AM
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10
GA |
1998 Casita Liberty for sale possible trade for scamp layout 3 or parkliner $9975
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2,686
Posted By
bpfick
Jon, this is a 17'. The interior head room is...
Jon, this is a 17'. The interior head room is around 6'2"
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Classified Archives
05-27-2016, 09:12 AM
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10
GA |
1998 Casita Liberty for sale possible trade for scamp layout 3 or parkliner $9975
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2,686
Posted By
bpfick
Casita's website lists the "dry weight" at around...
Casita's website lists the "dry weight" at around 2400. As this one is equpped, as fair guess would find you hauling 3000 pounds bare minimum going down the road. Real World Weights is a great...
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Classified Archives
05-27-2016, 09:09 AM
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10
GA |
1998 Casita Liberty for sale possible trade for scamp layout 3 or parkliner $9975
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2,686
Posted By
bpfick
It's a 17
It's a 17
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-23-2016, 09:51 AM
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24
4 cylinder Tacoma
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3,745
Posted By
bpfick
We towed a basic Scamp 13, no bath, no A/C all...
We towed a basic Scamp 13, no bath, no A/C all over the south last winter during a snowbirding tryout. 6300 miles all told.
I may have missed which Tacoma you have, we have the 2015 PreRunner...
Forum:
Money Matters
05-22-2016, 06:40 AM
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28
Buying out of state....
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4,642
Posted By
bpfick
If you buy a trailer in many states, including...
If you buy a trailer in many states, including the one I presently reside, titles are signed over with no notarization. Shrug. None have been required for decades now. But do I agree that more...
Forum:
Money Matters
05-22-2016, 06:35 AM
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28
Buying out of state....
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4,642
Posted By
bpfick
We've bought and sold many used trailers to/from...
We've bought and sold many used trailers to/from many different states, including the OEM builder in Minnesota. In no case was there an issue. Perhaps it would be wise to verify the VIN on the...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-21-2016, 08:15 AM
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23
Toyota Highlander towing capacity?
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5,626
Posted By
bpfick
You really should check the owner's manual for...
You really should check the owner's manual for your particular vehicle. Oft times there is a slight range of capacities based on whether or not the vehicle is equipped to tow more or just a basic...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
05-19-2016, 07:52 PM
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37
About ST Tires
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6,153
Posted By
bpfick
The clock starts at the born on date. This...
The clock starts at the born on date.
This is why it is imperative to discuss this issue at the tire shop when purchasing. Insist on fresh new stock. I would personally not wish to purchase...
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General Chat
05-19-2016, 12:57 PM
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Advantage MLFRV?
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1,790
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bpfick
In 45 years of traveling and camping and moving...
In 45 years of traveling and camping and moving about together, we've done about everything and used about every style of tent, pop up, stick built, truck campers, motorhomes, van conversion, you...
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Classified Archives
05-16-2016, 05:45 PM
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5
CA |
SOLD: 17' Casita Spirit Deluxe
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2,246
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bpfick
Did I miss the price? Contact info?
Did I miss the price? Contact info?
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Classified Archives
05-15-2016, 06:17 AM
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UT |
SOLD: 2014 13' Scamp with bath. UTAH. Immaculate
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2,902
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bpfick
Looks to have the Big Bed option? 54" bed?
Looks to have the Big Bed option? 54" bed?
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-04-2016, 03:25 PM
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17
30amp Scamp at 50amp park
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5,167
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bpfick
Check with park manager as to whether that site...
Check with park manager as to whether that site has the typical 50, 30 and 15 outlets in the box. While that's normally the case, it isn't always. Stating that a particular site is 50 amp often just...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-29-2016, 06:03 PM
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Exterior Fiberglass polish
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3,538
Posted By
bpfick
The Meguiar products, especially for fiberglass,...
The Meguiar products, especially for fiberglass, are also really good. Love them!!! It is likely that even a good cleaner wax will restore the shine. I cringe when I hear of folks using super...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
04-18-2016, 02:30 PM
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5
Base shoe & 1985 Scamp 13' Updates!
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1,907
Posted By
bpfick
I used quarter round, real quarter round, clear...
I used quarter round, real quarter round, clear pine wood. Three coats of urethane. I had the products left over from a bedroom re-do, so all I had in the Scamp was my time. Enjoyed it, actually....
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-18-2016, 07:05 AM
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Got my new Scamp yesterday and have questions.....
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2,877
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bpfick
Seems logical, but one never knows whether logic...
Seems logical, but one never knows whether logic is the right approach when discussing federal codes. LOL
The Feds can and do regulate interstate commerce and interstate trucking. So, it makes...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-18-2016, 06:43 AM
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Got my new Scamp yesterday and have questions.....
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2,877
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bpfick
I guess, in the end though, it seems likely that...
I guess, in the end though, it seems likely that in whatever province/state the trailer is registered that owner will fulfill the requirements of that code.
I, for one, am certainly not...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-17-2016, 07:43 PM
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Got my new Scamp yesterday and have questions.....
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2,877
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bpfick
Carol, I'd have no way of knowing what BC...
Carol, I'd have no way of knowing what BC requires. This is what AAA puts up on their site. I also have no way of knowing whether their info is accurate either.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Independent...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-17-2016, 07:03 PM
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Got my new Scamp yesterday and have questions.....
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2,877
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bpfick
Isn't this more likely a state requirement and...
Isn't this more likely a state requirement and isn't there a possibility that most states require this beginning at the 3000 pound trailer weight level? Truly just asking here, as I'm not...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-15-2016, 07:38 AM
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Got my new Scamp yesterday and have questions.....
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2,877
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bpfick
[QUOTE=gordon2;581799]1. (In my Scamp 16) the...
[QUOTE=gordon2;581799]1. (In my Scamp 16) the black/brown box near the floor is NOT the converter. Its the power distribution Center (PDC or fuse box). The converter is a silver metal box under the...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-15-2016, 05:01 AM
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Got my new Scamp yesterday and have questions.....
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2,877
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bpfick
It's all good Jaye. No worries. Just wanted...
It's all good Jaye.
No worries. Just wanted to put the use of the manual as a reference thing back into our thinking. Sometimes, well, at least I'm able to forget about that thing. The question...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-14-2016, 08:00 PM
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Got my new Scamp yesterday and have questions.....
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2,877
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bpfick
I know folks don't always like to hear this? ...
I know folks don't always like to hear this? But, there's an owner's manual that covers most everything. Not saying it's novel quality bedtime reading, but a good, focused read through is highly...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-14-2016, 07:53 PM
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Got my new Scamp yesterday and have questions.....
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2,877
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bpfick
The converter, that black/brown box you see near...
The converter, that black/brown box you see near the floor. But, it needs to be connected to shore power to convert the 120V to a 12V and send that juice not only to your battery to keep it charged,...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-14-2016, 06:42 PM
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2016 tacoma 4x4 to tow escape 5.0 TA ?
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16,982
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bpfick
This hits the nail on the head for us. ...
This hits the nail on the head for us. Precisely.
Our 2015 Toyota Tacoma is a wonderful truck. It is NOT a full sized truck; it is what it is and does what it does with crazy good manners. ...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-14-2016, 05:03 PM
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Musing from a new Scamp owner
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36,482
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bpfick
I mentioned the trim merely as an example of some...
I mentioned the trim merely as an example of some suspect workmanship issues, that was all. I'm aware of where they put the trim and where they do not. There was missing pieces and also pieces that...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-14-2016, 12:29 PM
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Musing from a new Scamp owner
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36,482
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bpfick
I am quite sure that somewhere, someplace, is a...
I am quite sure that somewhere, someplace, is a litany of similar errors and shortcomings on all the various FGRV makers, to various degrees. I seriously doubt that folks find any of them to be...
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