Maintenance & Restoration

Ed Harris · 03-07-2011, 05:23 PM

So here I sat trolling Craigslist when ...........

Anyone want to take bets that I do not tow it Home?!?

Ed Harris · 03-07-2011, 05:30 PM

The Stowaway box is on a slide that moves to the side so you can get to the battery and tanks.
This was done by a pipefitter and is very nicely constructed and finished,looks factory.
There is also a very nice 2" hitch on the reinforced rear bumper.

Weren't we just talking about doing this?

I have stopped dreaming about a 5er because I don't want to lose my truck bed too!

Someone talk me down,the Sprinter is heading to the bank on its own.

Bill K · 03-07-2011, 05:51 PM

I will NOT take that bet. LOL

Bill K

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Harris

So here I sat trolling Craigslist when ...........

Anyone want to take bets that I do not tow it Home?!?

Gerda, H · 03-07-2011, 05:58 PM

I can see the temptation, hihi.....

Lizbeth · 03-07-2011, 06:07 PM

Go get it. And we want to hear all about it.

Ed Harris · 03-07-2011, 06:09 PM

Can you feel my pain?

**Frederick L. Simson** · 03-07-2011, 06:15 PM

I am really curious about what the tongue weight of that might be.

Ed Harris · 03-07-2011, 06:24 PM

Fred
I am counting on you being the voice of reason here?

I asked that of course and he didn't know but says the 1/2 ton Chevt PU he tows it with drops just slightly with it hitched.
I almost tried sitting it on the Sprinter just to get a feel for it but the Sprinter never even budges a little in my experience.

The trailer also lives on top of a giant hill with a winding,narrow gravel road up and it has rained and snowed here A LOT!

Despite all of these concerns the only real concern I have is that it is a side bath not a front bath.
I can't get into a standing position in there at all,not even a little.
I have told myself I would only consider the 5er if it were a front bath as I can stand and put my arms in the air in those.

On the other hand, how often do you see one modded nicely like this and local.

Bruce Thomas · 03-07-2011, 06:25 PM

its not a 5th wheel? what do you do with all that hitch if it does convert?

Lynn Musgrave · 03-07-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Harris

Fred
I am counting on you being the voice of reason here?

I asked that of course and he didn't know but says the 1/2 ton Chevt PU he tows it with drops just slightly with it hitched.
I almost tried sitting it on the Sprinter just to get a feel for it but the Sprinter never even budges a little in my experience.

The trailer also lives on top of a giant hill with a winding,narrow gravel road up and it has rained and snowed here A LOT!

Despite all of these concerns the only real concern I have is that it is a side bath not a front bath.
I can't get into a standing position in there at all,not even a little.
I have told myself I would only consider the 5er if it were a front bath as I can stand and put my arms in the air in those.

On the other hand, how often do you see one modded nicely like this and local.

Ok I have been out of town for awhile .I just have to add my 2cents here. Go for it ,use the camp ground shower as much as you can . I mean think of this added thought...It could even mean a new( or newer Truck)

Happy Camping ......Lynn

**Frederick L. Simson** · 03-07-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Harris

Fred
I am counting on you being the voice of reason here?

The only justification I see is to turn your fleet into a campground motel similar to The Shady Dell in Bisbee, Arizona and start collecting rent.

Ed Harris · 03-07-2011, 06:38 PM

Lynn
Great minds clearly think alike!

Donna D. · 03-07-2011, 06:52 PM

Sit to shower, sit to do business. Every inch put into a bathroom has to come from somewhere else. I'd rather have more liveable room than a large bathroom. Besides the sidebath opens the trailer up because there's not a wall separating the loft from the rest. If a person sleeping wants darkness/privacy... hang a curtain.

YMMV

I don't want to take the bet either

Mike Magee · 03-07-2011, 07:20 PM

Looks great to me, and I don't even own a pickup!

If you're looking for self restraint on FG, I think you've come to the wrong place...

floyd · 03-07-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Harris

So here I sat trolling Craigslist when ...........

Anyone want to take bets that I do not tow it Home?!?

This one is towed with a full sized dodge pickup....

The one you are looking at is certainly lighter and looks to be well engineered.
My guess is that the tongue weight would be around 450-500# without that box and even less if the box were moved to the rear bumper.

Michele B · 03-07-2011, 11:17 PM

I love that setup! GET IT. GET IT. And if you just can't handle the bathroom, bring it to Oregon and sell it to me.

Raz · 03-08-2011, 04:37 AM

The picture Floyd provided shows a dual axle. Did scamp 5th wheels ever come with two axles?

Donna D. · 03-08-2011, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by P. Raz

The picture Floyd provided shows a dual axle. Did scamp 5th wheels ever come with two axles?

No, Scamp has never sold a dual-axel 5th wheel. However, I met Merle Lilly when he towed his Scamp from Sarasota, FL to the Oregon Gathering.... twice! He provided us a write-up of the modification: Scamp Tandem Axle Setup

Raz · 03-08-2011, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Donna D.

No, Scamp has never sold a dual-axel 5th wheel. However, I met Merle Lilly when he towed his Scamp from Sarasota, FL to the Oregon Gathering.... twice! He provided us a write-up of the modification: Scamp Tandem Axle Setup

Very nice job. He obviously added the hitch mod after the axle. A continuing project no doubt. Thanks for sharing. Raz