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Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-30-2018, 04:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,521
Posted By the_fixer
Sad I was unable to join you it would have been...

Sad I was unable to join you it would have been great.

On my way to Red Feather Thursday morning (26th) I passed 2 fiberglass trailers outside of Ft Collins heading south on I-25 an escape and a...
Forum: General Chat 07-25-2018, 11:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,929
Posted By the_fixer
Thanks it looks like we could make that work and...

Thanks it looks like we could make that work and they seem to be decently priced so bonus there.

It is just the wife and I so if we were to get one I think we would just frame the bed in...
Forum: General Chat 07-21-2018, 09:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,929
Posted By the_fixer
Donna, The specs posted in my first post...

Donna,

The specs posted in my first post are specific to our truck, match the manual and sticker on the door.
Forum: General Chat 07-19-2018, 08:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,929
Posted By the_fixer
You guys win I give up...

You guys win I give up...
Forum: General Chat 07-18-2018, 09:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,929
Posted By the_fixer
6ft I have to slightly duck under the AC but...

6ft

I have to slightly duck under the AC but do not mind. There are a few inches between the roof and my head.

Not a huge deal, just wake up with my neck tweaked from time to time or I manage...
Forum: General Chat 07-18-2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,929
Posted By the_fixer
It always gets so confusing and it makes my head...

It always gets so confusing and it makes my head hurt, you have the auto manufacturers rating of the vehicle

The trailer manufacturers dry rating

The real world rating that includes accessories...
Forum: General Chat 07-18-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,929
Posted By the_fixer
Thanks Glen, been a member for a while and check...

Thanks Glen, been a member for a while and check it daily
Forum: General Chat 07-18-2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,929
Posted By the_fixer
@ thrift bill Thanks for the feedback on the...

@ thrift bill

Thanks for the feedback on the 19 we will have to check one out as it sounds like it might be a good fit.

RE payload it sounds tight and several people have posted their numbers...
Forum: General Chat 07-18-2018, 11:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,929
Posted By the_fixer
Help me day dream about our next camper

Hello all,

We currently have a 13’ scamp and we love it, it was our first foray into the RV world from camping and we purchased it knowing that if we enjoyed it and used it enough we would likely...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-08-2018, 03:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,521
Posted By the_fixer
Wife is changing jobs and will not have any...

Wife is changing jobs and will not have any vacation time so we are not going to be able to extend our trip to make the gathering.

Sorry was looking forward to see the other fiberglass campers but...
Forum: General Chat 06-11-2018, 11:28 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 20,671
Posted By the_fixer
The articfox 25w could tempt me when we decide to...

The articfox 25w could tempt me when we decide to go larger than our 13' scamp some day
Forum: General Chat 06-11-2018, 08:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,608
Posted By the_fixer
Here in Colorado I sit up until midnight 6 months...

Here in Colorado I sit up until midnight 6 months in advance of the booking window to try and get a spot and often times by the time you make a couple of clicks the site you wanted is already gone.
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-18-2018, 06:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,340
Posted By the_fixer
Looking at the pic from underneath it looks like...

Looking at the pic from underneath it looks like there is the perfect spot in the bumper cover to flush mount the 7 pin. If it we're my vehicle I would cut a hole and flush mount it on the bumper...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-06-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,346
Posted By the_fixer
Funny that you would mention the Sport trac I...

Funny that you would mention the Sport trac I thought the same thing when I looked at it at the car show and again earlier today when I passed a sport Trac in traffic.

The bed seems shorter than...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-04-2018, 06:32 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,346
Posted By the_fixer
One last photo117428

One last photo117428
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-04-2018, 06:29 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,346
Posted By the_fixer
Had a chance to look at the new Ranger in person...

Had a chance to look at the new Ranger in person at the Denver auto show. Looks really nice unfortunately they had a cage around it so I couldn't get a look at the interior but what I could see was...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-06-2018, 09:53 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 11,455
Posted By the_fixer
Wife's RAV4 only comes with a flat 4, that is all...

Wife's RAV4 only comes with a flat 4, that is all Toyota offers.

I took it down to the local hitch place and had a 7 pin installed. The 7 pin plugs into the flat 4 then you run the extra wires for...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-31-2018, 08:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,978
Posted By the_fixer
I believe they are available in a heavier gauge...

I believe they are available in a heavier gauge will keep that in mind or use a different style.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-31-2018, 08:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,978
Posted By the_fixer
My wife and I discussed it and she looked over...

My wife and I discussed it and she looked over the solar and currently we leaning towards the following.

Non regulated portable suitcase style panels with the solar controller installed inside the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-25-2018, 10:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,978
Posted By the_fixer
I am leaning towards a portable solar kit at this...

I am leaning towards a portable solar kit at this point and going to explore extending the battery capacity as well once I have a better idea if the one battery is enough for us.

Been checking out...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-24-2018, 11:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,978
Posted By the_fixer
Honda EU2000i is about $999 from multiple sources...

Honda EU2000i is about $999 from multiple sources and sounds like it will do the job.

I am also interested in the Solar option so help me figure out what I can get for a similar price point with...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-23-2018, 05:34 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,346
Posted By the_fixer
Floyd, That same red truck was still there...

Floyd,

That same red truck was still there when we picked up our scamp this fall.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-23-2018, 05:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,978
Posted By the_fixer
Upon further review you are correct I totally...

Upon further review you are correct I totally missed that.

I was really scratching my head trying to understand why it would not charge the battery :)
Forum: General Chat 01-23-2018, 05:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,671
Posted By the_fixer
About as many trucks as a haul truck could truck...

About as many trucks as a haul truck could truck if a haul truck could haul trucks
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-23-2018, 05:22 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,346
Posted By the_fixer
Kind of what I expected given that the Colorado...

Kind of what I expected given that the Colorado is rated at 7000

If they also increase the payload that would be nice since that often seems to be the limiting factory especially when looking at a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-23-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,978
Posted By the_fixer
What about lifePo4 batteries? I know they are...

What about lifePo4 batteries? I know they are more expensive but maybe worth it considering the lack of storage space in the scamp.

Any idea how long I could expect the single battery to last with...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-23-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,978
Posted By the_fixer
Off grid extra batteries / solar or generator?

2017 scamp 13 with bathroom
3 way fridge
Gas cook top
Gas heater

We are going to be camping at sites with no hookups about 1/2 of the time this summer and I am wondering how to make the power...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-23-2018, 12:42 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,346
Posted By the_fixer
Funny I was reading that earlier and thought to...

Funny I was reading that earlier and thought to myself... self you are not completely crazy for worrying about how hard they are pushing that small motor.

I would 100% be a buyer if it had the 2.7...
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2018, 09:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,143
Posted By the_fixer
As mentioned above by saying not "camper...

As mentioned above by saying not "camper friendly" I was referring to sites where you do not have space to park a camper, you park your car and carry your tent and stuff to the site.

Thanks for...
Forum: General Chat 01-20-2018, 06:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,671
Posted By the_fixer
None really, I have a few beers a year as a...

None really, I have a few beers a year as a social setting type thing but I am not a big beer fan.

I would much prefer some Mojitos, tequila sunrise or other fancy drink.

Never wine gives me an...
Forum: General Chat 01-20-2018, 06:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,143
Posted By the_fixer
Your favorite camping spot in Colorado?

Planning our summer and looking for recommendations for camping locations with our 13ft Scamp in Colorado.

This is our first year with the Scamp and I am finding a bunch of my go to favorites are...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 01-20-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,521
Posted By the_fixer
We are camping with family later in the week in...

We are camping with family later in the week in Red Feather or Long Draw so we will extend our trip a bit and join in the fun!

Wife and I and a 13ft scamp
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-16-2018, 02:35 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,346
Posted By the_fixer
I could care less about the diesel just want...

I could care less about the diesel just want something that is good at towing and I do not want to feel like I am beating on it to go up the mountains.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-16-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,346
Posted By the_fixer
The ones I have seen that have been happy are the...

The ones I have seen that have been happy are the ones with the Duramax and several people with the V6 have said they want to upgrade to the Duramax due to performance of the V6
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-16-2018, 09:59 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,346
Posted By the_fixer
I have not written it off completely just bummed...

I have not written it off completely just bummed that they did not offer it with a diesel or a v6.

From my research the Colorado / canyon with the V6 struggles to tow an escape 5.0 TA and the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-16-2018, 07:59 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,346
Posted By the_fixer
New Ford Ranger

Details are starting to come out about the new Ford Ranger so I thought it would be an interesting topic considering we put off buying a truck due to not finding one that made us happy.

TFL Ford...
Forum: General Chat 12-02-2017, 09:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,716
Posted By the_fixer
I can only find the 24" and 30" versions for sale...

I can only find the 24" and 30" versions for sale online. A few sites have the 20" version listed but most say discontinued or out of stock.

My concern with buying the 24" is that I would not be...
Forum: General Chat 12-01-2017, 11:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,716
Posted By the_fixer
Thanks Floyd! Mine is a 13ft as well.

Thanks Floyd! Mine is a 13ft as well.
Forum: General Chat 12-01-2017, 10:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,716
Posted By the_fixer
Floyd, Does the jack you are using reach the...

Floyd,

Does the jack you are using reach the ground without the blocks or do you need to put the blocks under them?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-29-2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 11,455
Posted By the_fixer
Always a passionate debate auto VS manual :) ...

Always a passionate debate auto VS manual :)

You will find people on both sides of the clutch mileage equation some with high miles and some with low miles but the reality is somewhere in the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-29-2017, 01:05 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 11,455
Posted By the_fixer
Jim99, 260k on a original clutch has to be a...

Jim99,

260k on a original clutch has to be a record and not typical of normal clutch wear. Truly amazing to get that kind of life out of one.

Floyd,

I used to feel the same way and I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-29-2017, 12:30 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 11,455
Posted By the_fixer
Back in the day I had a 1967 ish VW bug with the...

Back in the day I had a 1967 ish VW bug with the auto stick. It was a manual transmission without a clutch. It was an odd thing.

I used to be a die hard manual transmission fan but the new...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-27-2017, 09:06 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 19,622
Posted By the_fixer
Speaking of new hinges and door locks. ...

Speaking of new hinges and door locks.

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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-27-2017, 08:39 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 19,622
Posted By the_fixer
A few pics from October 2017 when we took...

A few pics from October 2017 when we took delivery of our 13 ft Scamp.

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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-16-2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,593
Posted By the_fixer
I guess if you get a big enough truck you do not...

I guess if you get a big enough truck you do not even need to tow your Scamp just load it in the back :)
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-16-2017, 08:27 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,593
Posted By the_fixer
Steve Dunham I am sure the haul truck...

Steve Dunham

I am sure the haul truck operators at a coal mine would think a semi was a little truck but that is irrelevant to a discussion about your average everyday person that uses a truck to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-16-2017, 08:12 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,593
Posted By the_fixer
Borrego Dave There is no street parking but...

Borrego Dave

There is no street parking but we do have open parking spaces that are first come first served and that would work if it was my daily driver as I get home at a reasonable time of the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-15-2017, 09:07 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,593
Posted By the_fixer
100% spot on Mike. For now we put the...

100% spot on Mike.

For now we put the brakes on getting a vehicle and will just ride out the rest of the extended warranty on the current vehicle and sell it prior to the expiration of the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-15-2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,593
Posted By the_fixer
What to buy F150 3.5 ecoboost or Colorado/Canyon Duramax

From another post. Appears to be a 4 cyl gas motor.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-15-2017, 08:13 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,593
Posted By the_fixer
You cannot get the supercab in a 5.5 box other...

You cannot get the supercab in a 5.5 box other than on the raptor atleast as far as I can tell.

I would be happy to be wrong, we would be happy with the supercab and that would provide a little...
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