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Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-11-2016, 09:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,780
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
1992 or 1972 Trails West Campster Trailer-Sacramento-$1800

This isn't mine. Saw it on Sacramento Craigslist. $1800-


https://https://sacramento.craigslist.org/rvs/5870352539.html (https://sacramento.craigslist.org/rvs/5870352539.html)
Forum: General Chat 01-12-2016, 09:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,021
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
I had one on a Toyota Tacoma for over 10 years...

I had one on a Toyota Tacoma for over 10 years and my buddy had one on a gmc full size truck for along time. They are good shells if you can pick one up in good condition for cheap. Basically you can...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-03-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,141
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
1985 BIGFOOT 5TH Wheel-19ft-Sacramento, CA-$4000-

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/rvs/5382578705.html
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-25-2015, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,773
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
My new to me trailer did not have a converter,...

My new to me trailer did not have a converter, just an old battery charger. 2 days ago I put in a Noco 7200 to replace the old charger and replaced the old battery with a larger Trojan group 27...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-01-2015, 09:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,446
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Ok sounds like my hitch height is OK then as it...

Ok sounds like my hitch height is OK then as it is at a slight nose down angle. I tried to ingress/egress at an angle as much as possible after realizing that taking it straight on wasn't such a good...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-01-2015, 09:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,446
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
grinding hitch-steep driveways

Hello,
We went camping in our Scamp for the first time recently. We towed the trailer about 10 hours down to the SoCal coast. It was a bit stressful at times pulling in and out of some gas stations,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-29-2015, 05:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,315
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
I am a noobie too. I just bought a Scamp not long...

I am a noobie too. I just bought a Scamp not long ago and got an Anderson Leveler. The thing is super easy to use. Last week was my first time using the trailer. I brought a small, say 8 inch long...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-20-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,275
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Thanks for the knowledge Darral, I appreciate it....

Thanks for the knowledge Darral, I appreciate it. I will look into installing a converter with a Battery Wizard.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-20-2015, 11:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,275
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Ok good/bad to know. I just went outside to...

Ok good/bad to know. I just went outside to unplug the shore power from our house, so I don't overcharge the battery. I originally plugged in to run a small heater inside the camper, assuming it was...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-20-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,275
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Here is the photo of charger, battery, etc.

The charger in a 13ft 1998 Scamp. The battery is a 24 group Deep cycle. Oh and there is no grey water tank. That green hose just goes from the kitchen sink to the exterior drain port. We are using...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-20-2015, 12:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,275
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Charger/Converter Settings & Voltmeter/Battery Health Question

I have attached a photo of the Charger/Converter we have in our 98 Scamp. I am new to the whole rv/egg trailer thing. I have a question as to what settings the charger/converter should be on when...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-20-2015, 12:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,009
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Charger/Converter Settings Question & Voltmeter/Battery Health

Moderators can you please delete this post. It looks like it was sent twice by accident. Thanks, Bryan
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-19-2015, 10:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,514
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Here are some Photos

Here are some photos. Any additional suggestions are much appreciated. The white stuff on top of the bellyband is just older caulk

Bryan
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-19-2015, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,514
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
What to put on small hole -outer portion of fiberglass

There is a small hole/crack on the outer portion (gel coat?) just above the belly band of our scamp.I am curious what kind of goop/ sealant to put on it? I have some 3m 4200, some dap lap sealant...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-15-2015, 08:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,723
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Though it is the bathroom, my scamp is older, so...

Though it is the bathroom, my scamp is older, so there is no shower. If water leaks it goes down to the laminate floor, etc., not a shower drain. I guess you would call mine more of a toilet and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-14-2015, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,723
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Leaking small front Scamp bathroom Window

I have been busy getting our new to us Scamp camp ready to camp. When it rained hard the other day, I put a tarp on the main part of the roof, but the front 1/8 of the trailer was exposed. When I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-14-2015, 12:21 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,201
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
OK, Sounds like some people use Butyl tape to...

OK, Sounds like some people use Butyl tape to form a seal behind the head of the rivet and others use a sealant. I understand using the Acorn nuts where there is no rat fur. However, I am still...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-13-2015, 03:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,201
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
There are only a few of the snap caps left on my...

There are only a few of the snap caps left on my 1998 Scamp. Most of the remaining rivets without caps, do not have the plastic washer for the cap either. I would like to put some caps on, but it...
Forum: General Chat 11-12-2015, 08:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,165
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Jackson would be fine for us. Bryan and...

Jackson would be fine for us.

Bryan and Becca
Forum: General Chat 11-11-2015, 11:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,165
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Hey David, I was in Sonora today, buying some...

Hey David, I was in Sonora today, buying some stuff from the RV repair shop there. I live in Arnold and have to go over to that side of the river to buy anything the local Ace hardware or grocery...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-11-2015, 11:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,585
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
I keep hearing of people running an electric...

I keep hearing of people running an electric heater in their trailers during the winter. Isn't this very expensive. I had a little electric heater in our trailer the past few nights before I could...
Forum: General Chat 11-11-2015, 11:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,165
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Likewise on that. We are about 2 hours and some...

Likewise on that. We are about 2 hours and some change away from Sacramento and new to this egg thing, but it does sound fun.

Bryan
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-11-2015, 11:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,585
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Drained tanks and tried to blow out water lines

It snowed a bit here at our house here in California, so I figured I better winterize the new to us Scamp trailer. I would have done it sooner, but had to fix a leaky bathroom faucet before being...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-11-2015, 10:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,567
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
New Anode-Tape or No Tape

Hello, bought an 98 Scamp trailer recently and have been busy doing a bit of this and a bit of that.

It is getting chilly here in the Sierra Nevada's now, so I tried to winterize the trailer...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-04-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 949
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Nice 2009 13ft Scamp $7500 Sacramento

I just saw this on CL Sacramento. It looks to be in great condition.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/rvs/5300294968.html
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-02-2015, 11:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,605
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Sounds like I will have the same set up as you,...

Sounds like I will have the same set up as you, and I think that will be plenty for a $4000 dollar Scamp.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-02-2015, 11:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,605
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
I am new to this whole trailer thing but the PO...

I am new to this whole trailer thing but the PO gave us some sort of lock that slips on the end of the tongue, where it would go over the ball (if one was towing). I plan to just put a small lock...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-02-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,969
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
That is great tag. I love it. I lived in North...

That is great tag. I love it. I lived in North Vancouver for a winter, sort of off Capilano over near Murdo Frazer and Edgemont. One summer I worked as a park ranger over on the Sunshine coast as...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-02-2015, 08:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,969
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
I was just joking Glenn. Good choice on not...

I was just joking Glenn. Good choice on not drinking Bud. Why would you with all the good, tasty and hoppy malt beverages out there today, including many up north such as Alexander Keith's. However,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-02-2015, 07:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,969
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
655.5 loonies? With my sub par American...

655.5 loonies? With my sub par American education, I can't even figure out how many toonies that is? Basically 500 benjamins is one hell of a lot of maple bars at Tim Hortons is all i know. It is not...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-01-2015, 09:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,969
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Ah, so it is the fumes from the generator that...

Ah, so it is the fumes from the generator that could be dangerous, now i get it

Thanks, I will definitely run it away from the trailer, if I run it at all. I hope to take the whole thing off and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-01-2015, 09:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,969
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
It is Yankee lingo. Go get your self some...

It is Yankee lingo. Go get your self some Timbits, watch some Trailer Park Boys and forget about it:)

Yeah after all this discussion, I do indeed plan on selling the generator and getting a solar...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-01-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,969
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Yeah I doubt it has been on the Scamp for 16...

Yeah I doubt it has been on the Scamp for 16 years. They still sale that same generator today from what I can tell online for about 7 Benjamins. I would much rather have solar honestly, but it is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-01-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,810
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
*I do plan to re-caulk the aluminum frame for the...

*I do plan to re-caulk the aluminum frame for the top hatch. What should I use. I read that Silicone is bad

* I would just order up one of those tire covers from Scamp, but with all that...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-01-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,969
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Generator Mounted on Back of Scamp

Hello I am new to the group and posted a message with a thousand questions in it. Some people replied about the generator being on the back of the Scamp as a not good thing. I did see some posts...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-01-2015, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,204
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Thanks for the reply Bob, we are up in a little...

Thanks for the reply Bob, we are up in a little town called Arnold, on the HWY 4 corridor, near Big Trees State Park.

We luckily already have reservations. We were planning on just tenting it,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-01-2015, 12:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,315
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Thanks so much, these were exactly the answers I...

Thanks so much, these were exactly the answers I was looking for.
Bryan
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-01-2015, 11:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,315
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Stablizing/Leveling Trailer While Camping

Hello,

Been seeing photos of eggs while camping with various jacks, leveling devices, wheel chalks, etc.

Other than having the trailer tongue wheel jack on the ground, and the two rear built in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-01-2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,810
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Lots of Questions

Hello, I have lots of questions. Any feedback would be awesome

1) Trailer oxidation removal and wax: I have read that some people do not care to wax or shine their exteriors at all, some do the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-01-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,204
Posted By HAPPYSCAMPER76
Hello We are Bryan and Becca

Hello we are Bryan and Becca. We are new Happy Scampers with a recently purchased 1998 13 footer. We live in a small town in the Sierra Nevadas and are planning a week long camping/surfing trip at...
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