Preparing a 1991 Scamp 16

[GMike A]

Norm I dont know if you have a scroll saw but perhaps a decorative scroll through out the wood would jazz it up and provide a focal point. Just a thought

[honda03842]

Good suggestion Mike. Unfortunately I'm more of a make it workbtype than an artist.

There are a lot of fiberglass owners that are both. We've peen thru about 300 or so fiberglasd Rvs and I'm always impressed by the number of multi talented members...... all kinds of neat solutions, manyvwith a flare.

[honda03842]

Here are both sides of the new support. Eventually the blank side will get a hanging picture.

The four plastic baskets are used for the little things that need a place like pens. Also there is a hook onbthe back edge for 2LED flashlights and a tape measure.

First timecadding pics from phone.

[honda03842]

Screwed up one picture and don't see how to edit from phone

[Thomas G.]

Like this.

[Carol H]

Norm, have you considered making the shelves out of the same wood and the same width as the board? Might improve the aesthetics of it.

[Thomas G.]

Norm, I think that it was you that was looking at using your hot water heater to heat the cabin via a circulating pump and a heat exchanger.

Did you ever pursue that? My Escape hybrid uses two small electric pumps to circulate hot water. One feeds the heater when the engine is off and the second one cools the electric motors - so these 12 volt pumps are readily available. Of course, a heater core would be a natural heat exchanger choice, maybe in conjunction with a computer fan.

[Otters]

Hi Norm,
You're like my husband--function over form--more utilitarian type. But that being said, I think you're interior mods all look very nice. After its completed and you've done your final finishes, it will look great. I think it'll be a nice place for a kitchen towel holder if you decide to put a sealer on it. So many of us follow all of your mods. Thanks for your contributions.

[Ice-breaker]

Hi Norm.

Although I have enjoyed reading the initial 28 pages of this thread, I have to give you a big thumbs down on the board idea. I agree with some of the others that the metal bracket was more visually pleasing. Just my 2 cents worth.

cheers
dave

[honda03842]

Dave (ice breaker),
Losing 1 out of 28 isn't too bad. Actually I wish I had taken a before picture.

I previously had the same 4 baskets but it definitely didn't look as good.

I did save the wrought iron and can always reverse the stuation.

Carol, Are you suggesting that the pine looks better yhan the birch? I presently have pine on all the home built cabinets and have considered changing them over to birch

[honda03842]

Otters,

All natural looking surfaces have at least two coats of gloss urethane.

We have two kitchen towel locations in our Scamp, one dish towel and one hand towel. The dish towel rack is mounted on the back of the door under the sink where it dries nicely because the hot water heaters is in there. The cutsy hand towel is on a hook near the stove.

Ginny likes pictures and other than a trailer painting there are no family pictures. I suspect there will soon be one on the non basket side.

[honda03842]

Just Tom,

I haven't done the hot water heater modification yet but I've thought about it and will buy a transmission cooler to try.

Initially I hadn't planned to circulate the water, step 2 if necessary.

[honda03842]

Carol ,
Just re-read your comment. I now assume you mean to replace the white baskets with wooden shelves. Definitlely the baskets are easier.

Actually l considered a full width little 5" deep cabinet with doors.

I own a tall cabinet that was a pantry in a former trailer. I considered cutting it off and using that but decided against it at least for know.

I guess the baskets are the functional me.

Thanks for the comment

[Thomas G.]

Originally Posted by honda03842

Just Tom,

I haven't done the hot water heater modification yet but I've thought about it and will buy a transmission cooler to try.

Initially I hadn't planned to circulate the water, step 2 if necessary.

One thing that you might look at is computer cooling pump and heat exchanger combination. Very low current draw and unitized.

Water Cooling, PC Water Cooling - Newegg.com

[Carol H]

Originally Posted by honda03842

Carol ,
Just re-read your comment. I now assume you mean to replace the white baskets with wooden shelves.

yes thats what I was thinking.

[honda03842]

Tom, How much power do the PU coolers dissipate?

[Thomas G.]

Originally Posted by honda03842

Tom, How much power do the PU coolers dissipate?

Now that I look at them closer, I think that they are only a couple hundred watts. Probably better to use a auto heater core or a transmission cooler with a small water pump.

It is an intriguing idea. I've heard of people using a loop off their domestic water heater to heat an addition on their home.

[Francesca Knowles]

I've been following a l-o-o-o-n-g but fascinating thread at the Woodall's forum by a fellow who's experimenting with a homemade heat exchanger in his truckcamper. If you're interested, here's a link to the discussion.

Francesca

[scamprookie]

We are new scampers getting ready for our maiden voyage. A big four day! I am so excited and because I'm lost at how to pack this little egg (13ft) and what to put in it. I have enjoyed this thread. You have added so much good storage. You've done an awesome job! Your tips for what to take have helped me to remember not to overpack. Thanks a million! Becky & John

[captsteve2002]

John- Take what you think you will need. After your trip there will be things that you want to add and things your know you can do without. On our week long trips, find we are leaving with a lot more food than we need, but we have still pared down the other stuff we carry on a trip. We are at the point that the bed of the truck has just two small totes with stuff. Enjoy your first trip, you are on the road to making some long lasting wonderful memories.