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10-28-2006, 04:13 PM
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Trailer: 1987 Lil Bigfoot
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Hi everyone! If you had your remodel to do over again or you could add one more thing to your little fiberglass RV, what would it be? (besides a bathroom) I'm talking about a 13 foot trailer. As we are remodeling, we would like to do any additions or modifications NOW instead of wishing we had done them while things were in pieces. Thanks, Roger and Bonnie
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10-28-2006, 04:37 PM
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Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,711
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I bought my trailer used, so I got what I got. BUT, everytime I'm inside a Scamp with overhead cabinets that ring the ceiling...I drool. Mine has none. It would be nice to have that extra storage for light-weight stuff...from an extra box of tissue to socks!
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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10-28-2006, 05:05 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Scamp
Posts: 7,056
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I bought my trailer used, so I got what I got. BUT, everytime I'm inside a Scamp with overhead cabinets that ring the ceiling...I drool. Mine has none. I would be nice to have that extra storage for light-weight stuff...from an extra box of tissue to socks!
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The overhead cabinets can be purchased from Scamp. You'd just have to install them.
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Byron & Anne enjoying the everyday Saturday thing.
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10-29-2006, 06:04 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,711
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The overhead cabinets can be purchased from Scamp. You'd just have to install them.
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Already checked Byron. Mine is the Deluxe model made with Maple. Scamp said they wouldn't guarantee the cabinets would fit properly. Seems the original purchaser had the bed made oversized. Consequently the back cabinets would be some what larger than standard. Good thought tho...might work for others
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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10-29-2006, 07:51 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1994 20 ft Bigfoot 5th Wheel / Toyota Tacoma SR5
Posts: 229
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Donna
I have the cabinets from 4 kitchen remodel jobs in my garage. Among them are the small cabinets that fit above the refridgerator in an apartment. Perhaps I can rework them for you???
Paul
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10-29-2006, 02:14 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Former Burro owner and fan!
Posts: 9,015
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I would have done the front dinette mod earlier.
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10-29-2006, 09:41 PM
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Trailer: 1970 Boler
Posts: 374
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10-29-2006, 11:33 PM
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Trailer: Scamp
Posts: 7,056
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I purchased mine new. I wish I would have have two more lights installed. Location in the bottom of the overhead cabinet at the rear of the trailer, in the corners. That would put them over the dinnet. Or at least had wire run into that cabinet.
I guess if I was starting with a clean slate I'd make sure I had 12volts wired to every corner of the trailer and on sperate circuits.
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11-02-2006, 08:53 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 84 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 725
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I have always wondered how a front kitchen might work, with sleeping-dining over the wheel wells and a rear bath.
Or rear kitchen and front bath.
Loren
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11-02-2006, 12:12 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Boler 13 ft
Posts: 2,038
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Quote:
Hi everyone! If you had your remodel to do over again or you could add one more thing to your little fiberglass RV, what would it be? (besides a bathroom) I'm talking about a 13 foot trailer.
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Roger, I have a 13 foot Boler and I think the first thing I would make sure I had was a 12v self primeing water pump.
Even if I had no hot water (although if I could spare the room I would have one of these too) it would be nice to not have to use the hand-pump to get water,while boondocking. to do dishes, without walking in the rain for a bucket at the steam.
Gerry
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11-03-2006, 06:51 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Boler (B1700RGH) 1979
Posts: 5,002
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... I think the first thing I would make sure I had was a 12v self primeing water pump.
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As I mentioned in a post in [b]Electric Water Pump, another option is a foot-operated pump. This might be good for people who are trying to minimize power requirements, and is particularly suited to a system with only cold water.
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11-03-2006, 08:12 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1996 13 ft Scamp
Posts: 471
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As we are remodeling, we would like to do any additions or modifications NOW instead of wishing we had done them while things were in pieces. Thanks, Roger and Bonnie
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I have had my 1990 13' Scamp 2 days and I have already bought a water pump. Unless I can find a better deal locally in the next few days I am going to order a gas instant water heater off of ebay.
I am running 12v wires to the front and rear overhead cabinets for LED lites.
When I get these 3 jobs done my Egg will be just like I want it. I have been thinking of solar panels, but that is for the future.
John
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11-03-2006, 08:50 PM
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Member
Trailer: 1987 Lil Bigfoot
Posts: 60
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Thanks everyone for all the great ideas. Some, we had already thought of. We have been working on turning the front bunk into a small dinette this week. It's going a little slow as we have to make everything to fit from scratch. We're moving the driver side seat over towards the door about 5 inches and trimmed that much off the passenger side seat. That gives the person sitting by the stove more room to get into their seat and will add storage behind the seat. We're extending the kitchen countertop into the corner behind the seat for more storage space and making access throught the back of the seat. We picked up a little wall mount folding table at an RV store and it will just fit between the two new bench seats.
The bed will be made up all the time and we are adding a shelf off the kitchen counter over the foot of the bed.
We're adding extra lights front and rear, extra plug-ins and an instant hot water dispenser and electric/12volt water pump. We're replacing the 3 burner stove with a two burner and putting it in sideways, leaving enough room between cooktop and sink for a small utensil drawer.
Adding a small outside cargo door on the driver's side to access the storage compartment under the foot of the bed.
Now--if I could just figure out how to squeeze in a shower and flush toilet
Bonnie and Roger in WA
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11-03-2006, 08:54 PM
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Trailer: 1987 Lil Bigfoot
Posts: 60
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I have always wondered how a front kitchen might work, with sleeping-dining over the wheel wells and a rear bath.
Or rear kitchen and front bath.
Loren
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When we first started this project I did a lot of doodling and the front kitchen idea crossed my mind, but my husband didn't want to doTHAT much body work to the trailer. That would have been a lot of LARGE holes to patch and then figure out where to cut the new ones. Good thought though. Bonnie
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11-03-2006, 09:08 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1996 13 ft Scamp
Posts: 471
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Adding a small outside cargo door on the driver's side to access the storage compartment under the foot of the bed.
Now--if I could just figure out how to squeeze in a shower and flush toilet
Bonnie and Roger in WA
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You just reminded my of the other thing I wanted to do. I am going to add an outside door into the area under one of the rear seats so I can store the jack handle and assorted wood blocks for the rear stabilizer jacks.
Thank,
John
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11-04-2006, 01:59 PM
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Member
Trailer: 1987 Lil Bigfoot
Posts: 60
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You just reminded my of the other thing I wanted to do. I am going to add an outside door into the area under one of the rear seats so I can store the jack handle and assorted wood blocks for the rear stabilizer jacks.
Thank,
John
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We just bought a small one with a lock off E-Bay last week. It has to be pretty small to fit the curve of the trailer. I think there were still about 40 available. (Item # 4614813362) It does have a gap around the door opening which will need a seal of some sort. It was $10 plus shipping of $7 I think.
Bonnie
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11-04-2006, 02:52 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,711
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I just thought of something else I wish I had in my trailer...a Fantastic Fan! Gotta add that to my list of stuff I want to add to my '88.
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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11-04-2006, 03:08 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2007 19 ft Escape 5.0 / 2002 GMC (1973 Boler project)
Posts: 4,148
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I just thought of something else I wish I had in my trailer...a Fantastic Fan! Gotta add that to my list of stuff I want to add to my '88.
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Hi: Which model are you going to get...The one for thin wall construction???Remote control ???or just plain old fan. fan??? In the mean time you will just have to learn the "fan dance" Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie
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11-04-2006, 03:16 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,711
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Probably this one: FANTASTIC 4000R Vent, It's not like I'd have to walk 40' to turn the thing on
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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11-04-2006, 06:01 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1996 13 ft Scamp
Posts: 471
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We just bought a small one with a lock off E-Bay last week. It has to be pretty small to fit the curve of the trailer. I think there were still about 40 available. (Item # 4614813362) It does have a gap around the door opening which will need a seal of some sort. It was $10 plus shipping of $7 I think.
Bonnie
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Thank you Bonnie,
I just ordered one. I will have to mount the red marker light on the door since it will cover that area. You saved me a 50 mile drive to the nearest RV store and probably some money.
Thanks again,
John
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