So... I am finally a
Scamp owner. I picked up a 1976
Scamp 13 today. She’s DEFIANTLY a fixer upper but, I wanted one that was a great bargain and no frills. I’m excited to be making it my own soon. The outside has been painted a couple times and DEFINITELY is in need of some fresh
paint. The previous owner was a bit artistic with it to say the least. Inside is in fair condition. The previous owner has been using it for the last 3-4 years as a guest house. So, the inside has been kept clean and somewhat neat. Definitely several things I need to do to it. I basically wanted something to get away from camping in a tent. I had new
tires put on and bearings replaced for pulling it home. It pulled great and straight with no issues. I was lucky enough to find it about two hours from home. Trailer was in Texas most of its life so the frame looks good underneath with some typical surface rust and seems structurally fine. I’m guessing the
axle is worn out and will replace. Floor seems solid enough even from underneath and inside on the center where you walk around. The sink cabinet area has some serious sagging and is in need of repair to make it level. This is just behind the passenger side wheel well which can see a bit of sagging of the passenger side outside and some of the
fiberglass is a little mis shaped. Possibly the floor underneath? Some other structural issue? I’ll have to dig a bit to figure the exact cause to repair. I’m planning on removing the little
fridge and stove top so I’ll address the sagging. I’m thinking this is the worst issue of the entire
Scamp. The door is a bit loose and sloppy. Gap at the bottom of door as well. There’s a small break in the
fiberglass at one of the door hinges that needs repair. One of the plexiglass
windows needs replaced as it’s cracked. There is a missing outside vent where an appliance was at one point. Thinking I may mount a small A/C unit in that space. You may see some stray wires in the photos as I used some temporary trailer
lights when bringing it home since I didn’t have an adapter and wanted to ensure I had working
lights. Lots of things to do but, seems like a fairly solid older camper. I’m just wanting a basic inside and will always cook outside. I’ll have my mother sew up some new curtains and seat covers to match my style. Overall I’m happy and looking forward to the project. I know prices are all over the board on these and fairly happy with the price I picked it up for which was $1500. I’ve seen much rougher ones for more so, hopefully this was a fair deal for me even with needing a good amount of work. Might have paid a little much but, it was close to home so, that was nice as well and only took a little gas. Let me know your opinions. I’m in the Des Moines Iowa Area so, how much I get done over winter will depend on weather on my days off. I’ll post things as I go along and will definitely be looking for advice I’m sure. I’m excited as well as a little nervous about taking on this project. I’m looking forward to camping with it this spring and summer. I’m open for suggestions on what to do first, second, and third as seasoned veterans of the Scamp world may see there’s something that needs attention first. Thanks and looking forward to having fun. I think I’ve got some work cut out for me. My end goal is to make it somewhat off-road capable to go with my Jeep.