Scamp replacement door seal.

[Luxus Panzer]

Good day all.

I have a new to me 2010 13" scamp I just purchased.

I notice the foam seal around the door (attached to the trailer not the door) is in real ruff shape.

I also see that Scamp sells a new updated replacement seal they call the "Rib door seal"

I am wondering if there is a product that others have used to re-seal the doors that was purchased at Lowes/Home Depot/Rona ect ect ?

Any experience or tips/tricks here would be appreciated.

Thanks all.

[floyd]

Buy the new seal from Scamp!
You will love it.

[BatDude]

Just replaced our door seal with the new ribbed one from Scamp.

I have tried the various open and closed cell foam insulation strips for a few years... none were satisfactory so go with the new product from Scamp!

[YourHighness]

I also used the Scamp door seal on my Burro and it works great ��

[Jon in AZ]

Be prepared for a tight fit at first. Press the door firmly and release the handle, then give a tug to make sure it's latched. A couple of people have reported the door popping open on the road after installing the new seal.

It will settle in nicely after a few months.

[k0wtz]

Someone put a new one on my 13f Scamper not the best but it seals the door. Not sure if its factory or not but I think the previous owner took it to Scamp for the A/C install. he talked about new reinforcing to get it put in.


my rarfur looks new but they missed a spot over the door where someone had put a piece of Velcro to hold a screen thus I am looking for a piece!


bob

[Luxus Panzer]

It looks like the general consensus so far is the new improved factory scamp seal.

Some of my research shows that a block adapter plate may be needed with the new seal installed. This block adapter helps the door hinge close batter by acting as a spacer that spaces the latch a bit closer to the interior.

Does anyone know if this seal comes with the adapter?

[Maine_Scamp]

No it doesn’t .
Just get some washers to go behind the plate ; that shins it out enough to work fine on my ‘84

[k0wtz]

I went out and checked my Scamper has those spacers!

bob

[sUNSHINE33]

We just ordered the door seal from Scamp yesterday.
So, we haven't tested it yet, but we will be using it.

Good luck,
Ann and Joe

[Luxus Panzer]

Originally Posted by k0wtz

I went out and checked my Scamper has those spacers!

bob

Can you please snap me a picture, and possibility thickness measurement/estimation?

thanks

[Gattopuin64]

Scamp 2017 16-ft Layout 6 SD/FB MODIFICATION
Henry S Bunting Door Shim
e-mail: texas1944@hotmail.com 2017-10-15
Page 1 of 2

PROJECT: Door Shim

Statement of Facts:
The door of the Scamp with the new rubber door seal installed is difficult close.

Modification:
Shim the upper door hinge to provide more clearance for the rubber door seal.

NOTE: NONE


Material Requirement / List: (qty cost is each)
QTY COST DESCRIPTION SUPPLIER
1 10.53 Aluminum Metal Flat Bar 3-ft x 2-in x 1/8-in Lowe’s
3 0.79 Bolt Stainless Steel ¼-in x 1 ½-in Ace Hardware
3 0.47 Nut ¼-in Ace Hardware
1 5.98 Clear Silicone Caulk 10.1-oz Lowe’s
1 8.98 Dremel 5-Piece Fiber Cutting Wheels Lowe’s


How To: (INSTRUCTIONS)
1. Remove door from Scamp trailer.
NOTE: when removing door make sure that you keep the spring
and brass ball for reinstallation of the door.
Dropping either item on the driveway make requires hours
of on your knees searching.
2. Remove upper (top) door hinge from Scamp.
3. Remove factory installed screws from trailer.
4. Outline the door hinge base on aluminum metal flat bar stock.
NOTE: Make sure that you also outline the required 3 holes in the
bar stock.
5. Drill 3 holes as marked in bar stock.
6. Cut out shim from bar stock.
NOTE: I use Dremel tool with fiber cutting wheels.
7. Sand or file shim edges as required.
8. Dry fit to insure shim is correctly fabrication.
9. Coat shins with clear silicone caulk to prevent water leakage
10. Reinstall Scamp side door hinge with shim using stainless steel bolts
and nuts
11. Mount door on hinges
NOTE: Don’t forget to install with brass ball in place on hinge.
This is a 2 person job.
12. Test door closing.
13. If ok, job well done. Its Miller time. If not forget the Miller and go to
step 14.
14. If necessary to add another shim or shim lower door hinge.
Repeat Steps 1-13.

[Luxus Panzer]

Originally Posted by Gattopuin64

Scamp 2017 16-ft Layout 6 SD/FB MODIFICATION
Henry S Bunting Door Shim
e-mail: texas1944@hotmail.com 2017-10-15
Page 1 of 2

PROJECT: Door Shim

Statement of Facts:
The door of the Scamp with the new rubber door seal installed is difficult close.

Modification:
Shim the upper door hinge to provide more clearance for the rubber door seal.

NOTE: NONE


Material Requirement / List: (qty cost is each)
QTY COST DESCRIPTION SUPPLIER
1 10.53 Aluminum Metal Flat Bar 3-ft x 2-in x 1/8-in Lowe’s
3 0.79 Bolt Stainless Steel ¼-in x 1 ½-in Ace Hardware
3 0.47 Nut ¼-in Ace Hardware
1 5.98 Clear Silicone Caulk 10.1-oz Lowe’s
1 8.98 Dremel 5-Piece Fiber Cutting Wheels Lowe’s


How To: (INSTRUCTIONS)
1. Remove door from Scamp trailer.
NOTE: when removing door make sure that you keep the spring
and brass ball for reinstallation of the door.
Dropping either item on the driveway make requires hours
of on your knees searching.
2. Remove upper (top) door hinge from Scamp.
3. Remove factory installed screws from trailer.
4. Outline the door hinge base on aluminum metal flat bar stock.
NOTE: Make sure that you also outline the required 3 holes in the
bar stock.
5. Drill 3 holes as marked in bar stock.
6. Cut out shim from bar stock.
NOTE: I use Dremel tool with fiber cutting wheels.
7. Sand or file shim edges as required.
8. Dry fit to insure shim is correctly fabrication.
9. Coat shins with clear silicone caulk to prevent water leakage
10. Reinstall Scamp side door hinge with shim using stainless steel bolts
and nuts
11. Mount door on hinges
NOTE: Don’t forget to install with brass ball in place on hinge.
This is a 2 person job.
12. Test door closing.
13. If ok, job well done. Its Miller time. If not forget the Miller and go to
step 14.
14. If necessary to add another shim or shim lower door hinge.
Repeat Steps 1-13.

Thank you for the detailed information.

This confuses me a bit as everything I have read points to the shim being installed at the inside door latch/handle, and not the door hinges as mentioned above?

Am I out to lunch here?

[Darral T.]

Sheesh! I have a 2010 Scamp that I put the "D"-style (Go the newer "rib" style!!!) and I didnt take the door off or shim ANYTHING but the seal at the top. I left the door ALONE! It's been this way now 7 yrs without ONE problem!

[YourHighness]

In putting the seal on the door to my Burro , I had to make a plate that gave me a little extra room. Hopefully the pictures I took can help you design your own if need be.

[floyd]

Originally Posted by Darral T.

Sheesh! I have a 2010 Scamp that I put the "D"-style (Go the newer "rib" style!!!) and I didnt take the door off or shim ANYTHING but the seal at the top. I left the door ALONE! It's been this way now 7 yrs without ONE problem!

I have installed several of the new door seals and "D" seals, as well as my original Omega seal and I never had to modify the door on one yet.

[Luxus Panzer]

Originally Posted by YourHighness

In putting the seal on the door to my Burro , I had to make a plate that gave me a little extra room. Hopefully the pictures I took can help you design your own if need be.Attachment 112650Attachment 112651Attachment 112652Attachment 112653Attachment 112654

Thanks for the pics

was that spacer used on a hinge or the door latch?

[k0wtz]

shhhhhhhh Scampers suggests clear silicone caulk!!

bob

[YourHighness]

I made a replacement latch plate. I did have to shim the hinge side as well and used cut plastic material from a container I purchased at Dollar General as another member suggested in a different post.