Maintenance & Restoration

Thee Jimbo · 03-20-2014, 05:23 PM

I have a 1980 twelve four Scamp and I want to replace all the nuts bolts and rivets (including snap-caps) that protrude through the shell.

I thought there was a list here somewhere with a listing of quantities and sizes, or does somebody have an inventory from personal experience.

Thanks!!!!!

Bob Miller · 03-20-2014, 05:40 PM

Scamp parts sells a complete kit with a full set of parts based on the trailer being worked on. Contact them by phone tomorrow and they will tell you what you need to order.

Thee Jimbo · 03-20-2014, 06:02 PM

Thanks Bob. Now that you mention it I do remember they have those. Two concerns --while the scamps look similar over the generations i know there are subtle variances and 2 the shipping costs from scamp. I'm worried ill pay $15 in shipping for five bucks in parts ha ha

papa-t · 03-20-2014, 06:06 PM

Yea thats a problem with buying parts from Scamp. I always try to encourage new Scamp owners to make a list and buy all needed parts. Your right; if you need a $5 part it might cost $15 to ship.

Bob Miller · 03-20-2014, 06:10 PM

I'd ask for an extra 25% parts count anyway, just because I will drop some, the dog/cat/grandchild will eat some, and I will need some spares in the future.

Thee Jimbo · 03-20-2014, 07:09 PM

Thanks Bob. That might help!!

Perry J · 03-20-2014, 07:13 PM

Go to pro-dec.com and click on snap caps and you will find the 2 sizes you need.
The caps and bases are separate order #s.
Much less expensive than Scamp and the postage is less than a dollar.
The Acorn nuts are available at any hardware store as are the rivets.
Just take a rivet and find the size the rivet fits in.
I just went out to my garage and looked for the rivet sizes and can only find a box of assorted sizes so I'm going by memory.
If I'm wrong I hope someone chimes in and corrects me.
Curtain rod holders are 1/8 diameter by 38 x 1/2 grip range.
The rest are 3/16 x 3/8x1/2 grip range.

I have completely re-riveted a 16' Scamps and just finished a complete re-rivet on a 13'.
I have a Harbor Freight air operated riveter which is around $40.00.
It makes the job a lot easier if your going to do every rivet.
It's replaced rivets on at least 8 Scamps that I've rebuilt over the last 7 years.
Scamp prices are to high and the shipping is atrocious.
If you can't find what you need locally you can usually find it on eBay.

Thee Jimbo · 03-20-2014, 07:20 PM

Perry they'd exactly what I'm
Looking for. Thanks.

Donna D. · 03-20-2014, 07:26 PM

See if there's anything in this thread to help you: http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...ist-52225.html

Thee Jimbo · 03-20-2014, 07:38 PM

Awesome as ways Donna!!

Donna D. · 03-20-2014, 07:43 PM

Glad to help Jimbo, always

FTTRV · 03-20-2014, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perry J

Go to pro-dec.com and click on snap caps and you will find the 2 sizes you need.
The caps and bases are separate order #s.
Much less expensive than Scamp and the postage is less than a dollar.
The Acorn nuts are available at any hardware store as are the rivets.
Just take a rivet and find the size the rivet fits in.
I just went out to my garage and looked for the rivet sizes and can only find a box of assorted sizes so I'm going by memory.
If I'm wrong I hope someone chimes in and corrects me.
Curtain rod holders are 1/8 diameter by 38 x 1/2 grip range.
The rest are 3/16 x 3/8x1/2 grip range.

I have completely re-riveted a 16' Scamps and just finished a complete re-rivet on a 13'.
I have a Harbor Freight air operated riveter which is around $40.00.
It makes the job a lot easier if your going to do every rivet.
It's replaced rivets on at least 8 Scamps that I've rebuilt over the last 7 years.
Scamp prices are to high and the shipping is atrocious.
If you can't find what you need locally you can usually find it on eBay.

I stock the large caps for Casita's and have 2 packages of small caps.
Chuck