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Forum: General Chat 11-28-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,426
Posted By Gompka
NuCamp makes nice stuff but $$$. I believe the ac...

NuCamp makes nice stuff but $$$. I believe the ac is an interior style that is mounted under one of the benches. Princesscraft on youtube did a nice walkthrough video.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 05-26-2023, 05:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 650
Posted By Gompka
It just sold.

It just sold.
Forum: General Chat 04-25-2023, 11:32 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 609,114
Posted By Gompka
Went from a 2013 13' to a 2021 16' #4 this past...

Went from a 2013 13' to a 2021 16' #4 this past week. Drove about 5hrs one way to go get it. Barely used, there is still factory fiberglass dust in the cabinets!
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 04-22-2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 650
Posted By Gompka
2013 Scamp 13 - Illinois

This 2013 Scamp 13 camper has been tastefully updated with a luxury vinyl plank floor, bright painted cabinets, solar controller, and twist lock power cable. It is perfect for couples or small...
Forum: General Chat 03-23-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,886
Posted By Gompka
Glad to help, fill it up for a trip and take it...

Glad to help, fill it up for a trip and take it to a CAT scale to double check the weight. You may find your within range and don't have to worry.
Forum: General Chat 03-23-2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,886
Posted By Gompka
I agree, you can try to shift some things into...

I agree, you can try to shift some things into the camper. The payload and gvwr affect braking and steering not just the suspension. What I have done is tried to only keep clothes and light items in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-15-2022, 02:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,770
Posted By Gompka
Amazon will be your best bet, they usually list...

Amazon will be your best bet, they usually list the hole dimensions of the switch, but even if they don't most sellers will measure it if you ask. It should be a fairly common switch size, maybe the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-15-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,770
Posted By Gompka
You just need a polarity reversing switch,...

You just need a polarity reversing switch, something like this, but double check the physical size as I'm not near my scamp. amazon switch (https://a.co/d/eWAoE33)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-15-2022, 10:14 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,526
Posted By Gompka
The way it is designed you won't be able to hang...

The way it is designed you won't be able to hang very much unless it is very light weight like a ripstop nylon extension shade wall or something lightweight like that. The enclosure itself is not...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-14-2022, 10:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,526
Posted By Gompka
You can pull the front of the awning down quite a...

You can pull the front of the awning down quite a bit to help with shade, it worked well for us in the ot 93F sun in the upper elevations of Big Bend National Park in Texas. It won't provide as much...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-28-2022, 04:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,606
Posted By Gompka
This would be my go to, if I had bought a scamp...

This would be my go to, if I had bought a scamp without a furnace! My favorite heaters have been propex and webasto in the case of a diesel campervan.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-02-2021, 02:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,174
Posted By Gompka
It is possible if you get a regular designed for...

It is possible if you get a regular designed for the disposable tanks, they do exist. Or you can get a standard regulator designed for the 20lb tanks and use an adapter (steak saver). Itst not very...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-02-2021, 02:06 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 15,525
Posted By Gompka
I had one of this style fridge in a campervan I...

I had one of this style fridge in a campervan I rented while in Iceland. It was very nice, but I think half the reason they work well is the lid opens from the top like a freezer and you don't loose...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,281
Posted By Gompka
Do people really find the manual crank that...

Do people really find the manual crank that frustrating? I usually use 1 finger to quickly get the jack down to the ground and then its only but a few turns with very little force to get the scamp...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-13-2021, 05:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 955
Posted By Gompka
I just ended up getting them from etrailer...

I just ended up getting them from etrailer nothing close enough to be worth the drive and i can wait a few days. Just repacked bearings and replaced magnets, i had spare magnets given to me when I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-13-2021, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 955
Posted By Gompka
I tried a couple of those and they are truck...

I tried a couple of those and they are truck trailer specific. Most places would have to order anyway, strainer was probably faster
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-13-2021, 03:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 955
Posted By Gompka
I don't know of any in Chicago. I did find out...

I don't know of any in Chicago. I did find out per etrailer that these clips will work click me (https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories_and_Parts/Redline/BP19-001.html)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-13-2021, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 955
Posted By Gompka
Magnet clip for 7" brakes

Anyone able to find this part locally or on amazon? It's Dexter 046-121-00 but when I look for it shipping ends up being $12 and clip is $1-$3.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-16-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,210
Posted By Gompka
Your jacket came with a 12v automotive cigarette...

Your jacket came with a 12v automotive cigarette lighter charger didn't it? So yes it can charge from 12v just fine, but it does take longer. The connection to the hackery doesn't go straight to the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-16-2021, 12:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,735
Posted By Gompka
I leave mine connected and charging all year, but...

I leave mine connected and charging all year, but I did purchase a $25 charge wizard add on for the progressive dynamics converter in the scamp which turns it into a 4 stage charger/maintainer.
Forum: General Chat 01-06-2021, 01:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,487
Posted By Gompka
The showers were closed at mammoth cave np this...

The showers were closed at mammoth cave np this year so we used a pop up tent and a plastic storage tote to catch the water. Then poured the water into the scamp sink. Wasn't ideal, but it worked...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-21-2020, 02:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,620
Posted By Gompka
Thank you very much for the detailed response!...

Thank you very much for the detailed response! Good point on the bulkhead measurements, I straightened my bulkheads when I did the vinyl floor because they were way off and now my original table...
Forum: General Chat 11-17-2020, 02:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,154
Posted By Gompka
You think a model 3 towing a boler is impressive...

You think a model 3 towing a boler is impressive ....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICG1LKPyKnY
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-12-2020, 09:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,620
Posted By Gompka
Could you provide dimensions on both pieces of...

Could you provide dimensions on both pieces of the table? I know you said you used the original one as a template, but I like the angled front you did and rather than remake the wheel :)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-07-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,500
Posted By Gompka
I mounted a wide angle backup camera behind the...

I mounted a wide angle backup camera behind the rear window of my scamp 13, I use an android wireless video sender and a spare android phone as the monitor. I have a windshield mount so I don't have...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-14-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,620
Posted By Gompka
I will copy this and recreate in my camper,...

I will copy this and recreate in my camper, although I'll probably have to wait until next spring, thank you for the idea!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-29-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,281
Posted By Gompka
I used a y connector and some spare hose at this...

I used a y connector and some spare hose at this point to connect to the propane. The hose is 3/8". You can't leave the original pcv hose unconnected because it will put oily exhaust all over the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,281
Posted By Gompka
It is a tad bit more finicky to start than on...

It is a tad bit more finicky to start than on gasoline. However, basically i turn the needle valve one turn, wait a few seconds and give it a couple of pulls. Then after its started i adjust the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2020, 12:31 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,281
Posted By Gompka
Yes they do Baja...

Yes they do Baja (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Baja-900-Watt-Propane-Powered-Inverter-Generator-BAI911LP/306283803), but I already had this one and I like to experiment:D As a side note, the propane...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2020, 10:35 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,281
Posted By Gompka
Little bit of age on this post, but I thought I...

Little bit of age on this post, but I thought I would add something to it. I also have a sportsman gen1000i for my scamp 13, we stayed recently at a no hook up site for 9 days in the Smoky Mountains...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2020, 07:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,945
Posted By Gompka
We rented a camper van in Iceland a few years...

We rented a camper van in Iceland a few years back (ford transit connect van) it had an espar diesel heater plumbed into the vehicles diesel tank. It worked very well, but espar heaters are $1000+...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-26-2020, 05:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,526
Posted By Gompka
Shady boy is nice, I just installed it recently...

Shady boy is nice, I just installed it recently and it did great on our 10 day trip in the Smoky mountains. It saw rain and plenty of wind at mile high campground and did well.
Forum: Money Matters 09-16-2020, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,882
Posted By Gompka
Perfect example of why its very important to do...

Perfect example of why its very important to do the research beforehand. In my case in Illinois buying used, out of state, from a private party made it possible to avoid paying sales taxes. Had I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-16-2020, 10:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 961
Posted By Gompka
Scamp 13 shadyboy awning install

There aren't too many pictures I can find of the install on a scamp 13. Of course i didn't get all of the pics of the process I would like to because I installed it in the evening two days before our...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-11-2020, 07:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,592
Posted By Gompka
The aluminum boxes are quite heavy, I went with...

The aluminum boxes are quite heavy, I went with plastic. Mine holds solar charger, group31 battery, 20lb propane and all the cords, hoses, and chocks.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-10-2020, 10:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,397
Posted By Gompka
Nice setup, that is a lot of battery for the...

Nice setup, that is a lot of battery for the scamp. I have a 105ah group 31 deep cycle battery and an 85watt portable panel. This was enough to use the lights and fan and charge 2 laptops and 2...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-23-2020, 10:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,765
Posted By Gompka
Sorry for the multiple posts, but going by the...

Sorry for the multiple posts, but going by the fiberglass weights in the real world spreadsheet I am at 1720 axle weight + 320 tongue weight for a total of 2040. Which matches up with some of the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-22-2020, 11:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,765
Posted By Gompka
Yes, that is what I meant 1720with a 320lb tongue...

Yes, that is what I meant 1720with a 320lb tongue weight.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-22-2020, 07:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,765
Posted By Gompka
FYI, i have a 13ft scamp big bed and front bunks...

FYI, i have a 13ft scamp big bed and front bunks with refrigerator, gray tank, and roof a/c, i do not have an awning. I have a water pump and water tank. I just went on a 9 day trip, so we were...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-06-2020, 08:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,476
Posted By Gompka
It probably will not run correctly on the...

It probably will not run correctly on the 12.2-12.6v it will see when on battery. There are a lot more electronics in devices these days and they need solid power supplies and voltage to function...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-29-2020, 03:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,555
Posted By Gompka
You can get a bluetooth speaker with am/fm, that...

You can get a bluetooth speaker with am/fm, that way its portable and you can take it inside or outside. Nowadays there are some very good quality portable speakers, that way it saves you work and if...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-22-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,476
Posted By Gompka
Also, you can just get a standard tv and just...

Also, you can just get a standard tv and just pick up a $30 chromecast or amazon fire stick and voila, smart tv.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-01-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 17,002
Posted By Gompka
Seems right to me, their graphs are based on a...

Seems right to me, their graphs are based on a 155 amp hour battery and their 55 amp charger. They all are able to boost charge up to about 90% before a float so an hour or two seems to be...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-01-2020, 09:58 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 17,002
Posted By Gompka
The charge wizard page has some charging curve...

The charge wizard page has some charging curve graphs, they are voltage based, but you can more or less calculate the current. Wizard...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-01-2020, 09:56 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 17,002
Posted By Gompka
its a progressive dynamics pd9130, they have...

its a progressive dynamics pd9130, they have pretty detailed specs on the pd website, not sure if they get "that" detailed though. Manual...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-20-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 17,002
Posted By Gompka
At least in the rm2193 the office is just metal,...

At least in the rm2193 the office is just metal, no ruby, and a tig brush was the only thing that was able to fix mine. I have no problem running on propane when driving, but I do partially block the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-15-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,921
Posted By Gompka
The dometic part number is 2922033044, at least...

The dometic part number is 2922033044, at least for the rm2193, the description states it is a #45 orifice which doing some research corresponds to is .0820 It is a pretty small size, its not...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-15-2020, 08:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,921
Posted By Gompka
I agree, there isn't much information on this...

I agree, there isn't much information on this process online. People tell you to clean the orifice, but without actually magnifying it and looking for this problem, you could pull your hair out to no...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-15-2020, 06:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,921
Posted By Gompka
Patrick this was my backup plan, but for now it...

Patrick this was my backup plan, but for now it looks like the domestic is staying. I went to a trip to Iceland a few years back and rented a camper with a waeco/domestic danfoss compressor...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-14-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,921
Posted By Gompka
Dometic 3 way success story

I am the 2nd owner of my scamp 13 and I have always been struggling with the 3 way refrigerator when running on propane. It would get cold but not quite cold enough and it would take a very long...
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