New EggCampers - First Hand Info

[War Eagle]

Originally Posted by ewramp

looking at a egg camper that has been sitting a long time. I realize that this brand has been out of production for several years, but does anyone have any Idea where the grill cover that mounts on the outside of trailer for the AC can be found. Lowes does not have and amazon does not have one that size. It appears to be 17.7 " wide x 15.7" high ,any help would be apprec…..

I haven't looked, but if you find one, let me know. A new one might just be cheaper than sandblasting and repainting my old one which is showing its 9 years in the humid South with some trips to the salty sea-mist Gulf Coast. I'm not much on mixing decimals with inches, but I measure my cover as 17 3/4" wide by 15 3/4" high.

[SandyNorthFL]

Originally Posted by ewramp

looking at a egg camper that has been sitting a long time. I realize that this brand has been out of production for several years, but does anyone have any Idea where the grill cover that mounts on the outside of trailer for the AC can be found. Lowes does not have and amazon does not have one that size. It appears to be 17.7 " wide x 15.7" high ,any help would be apprec…..

Oh no! A field find. I wonder what the Build number is? For Egg it is the last three digits of serial number. There may be 140 eggs. Some indication EggCamper plans to restart production.


IMHO - I would not let the issue of vent cover stop you if it is otherwise rehab possible. You could change shape of opening a little to fit a new cover. Our PO got rid of original AC and had roof reinforced for rooftop AC. So where AC used to be is a storage cubby with opening to outside and inside. Rehabbing a Fiberglass trailer that has seen better days can be a creative endeavor with multiple ways to solve most problems.

[Eddie Longest]

You are looking for a 16x14 grille. Available on HD on-line. Verify measurements. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt...6X14/300539596
Eddie

[cpaharley2008]

Some people remove the grill and replace with a compartment cover, there is a lot of space in there that is useful when the a/c is not being used.

[Jon in AZ]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Some people remove the grill and replace with a compartment cover, there is a lot of space in there that is useful when the a/c is not being used.

Does that mean you have to leave the compartment cover open when you run the A/C, or do you cut vents into the cover?

[ewramp]

thanks
that home depot grille looks exactly the same, enroute today to pick one up, hope its the same...…………...

[War Eagle]

Originally Posted by ewramp

thanks
that home depot grille looks exactly the same, enroute today to pick one up, hope its the same...…………...

Please let me know if it fits, especially if using the old screw holes. Unfortunately, I fear it will be too small.

[ewramp]

had to order the grille, will let you know if it fits

[Eddie Longest]

Grille's are sold by duct size. The outside size is found in the specification's section.

[cpaharley2008]

Originally Posted by Jon in AZ

Does that mean you have to leave the compartment cover open when you run the A/C, or do you cut vents into the cover?

Your choice, leave open or install vents in the cover. But with a/c I'd leave open for unobstructed air flow.

[Den in MI]

I replaced our EggCamper grill cover with one purchased from Home Depot several years ago. Jim Palmer (who designed and built the EggCampers) told me where to purchase it. Perfect fit!

[Steve Carlson]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Your choice, leave open or install vents in the cover. But with a/c I'd leave open for unobstructed air flow.

Pretty sure it would not cool at all without vents. Might not even cool with vents. My Lite House has a little window-style AC under the seats, and a louvered (vented) exterior door over the AC compartment. The one and only time I have used the AC it struggled to emit any cool air operating with the vented outside door closed. After I propped open the compartment door it cooled fine.

[Jon in AZ]

Steve, I think Jim’s idea is to leave the hatch cover propped open when the A/C is in use (see post #10). That would provide better air movement than the OEM grille. I’d be kind of concerned myself about rain and critters if you forget to close it.

[Letitia]

Dale, we spray painted our cover black (when we were replacing the 5000 btu AC with an 8000 btu). This was a few years ago, and it still looks good.

[Steve Carlson]

Originally Posted by Jon in AZ

Steve, I think Jim’s idea is to leave the hatch cover propped open when the A/C is in use (see post #10). That would provide better air movement than the OEM grille. I’d be kind of concerned myself about rain and critters if you forget to close it.

You expect me to remember something 60+ posts ago?

Makes sense.

[Jon in AZ]

Originally Posted by Steve Carlson

You expect me to remember something 60+ posts ago?

Makes sense.

Actually it was post #70. Small screen, bad eyes, my mistake...

[Steve Carlson]

Let's just call it a team effort...

[Cathy P.]

We are anxiously watching the site for information. We like the idea of the double shell, and clean walls. No propane isn't a deal breaker for us. I was thinking that it looked for awhile like Scamp, Casita and Escape were going to have competition, but with Lil' Snoozy and Parkliner going down, this would be a great time for EggCamper to make a comeback.

I believe the only other double-shelled being produced is Oliver, and that is a bite "overdone" for our taste and pocketbook.

[cpaharley2008]

I do not think it is a true double hull. There is the exterior and there are interior fiberglass sections, open the o/h cabinets and it is single hull, open the closet and it is single hull. The bath is double as is the visible part of the rear, the kitchen underneath is also single as is the floor. Unless they have changed their production, the use of the original was/is single hull construction.

[Ken C]

The new larger happier camper is also a double shell