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Old 09-14-2021, 09:46 AM   #1
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Scamp rear bunks mod to eliminate posts

Was perusing Craigslist, just for fun and laughs, when I saw an ad for a 16' Scamp. One feature it noted was a bunk mod to eliminate the support posts for the upper bunk. Did some site searching, but did not find anything specific. Anyone heard of such a mod? Or has done such a mod? The camper may be from someone on this site, as it had the upgraded vertical "Tree" metal supports. Been doing lots of camping (Solo) as of late, such a mod would make seating, etc while camping a bit easier. Any comments always liked, pro's and con's of such mods.


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Old 09-14-2021, 09:53 PM   #2
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Was perusing Craigslist, just for fun and laughs, when I saw an ad for a 16' Scamp. One feature it noted was a bunk mod to eliminate the support posts for the upper bunk. Did some site searching, but did not find anything specific. Anyone heard of such a mod? Or has done such a mod? The camper may be from someone on this site, as it had the upgraded vertical "Tree" metal supports. Been doing lots of camping (Solo) as of late, such a mod would make seating, etc while camping a bit easier. Any comments always liked, pro's and con's of such mods.


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I made this modification on our 13'. We obviously wouldn't sleep in the top bunk but the cats like it, it provides additional storage when stationary, and makes crawling in and out of the bottom bunk infinitely easier.

I used thin cables and eye hooks.
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Old 09-15-2021, 08:26 AM   #3
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Trillium had a fold down bunk over the rear dinette. Some of the hardware was the same as used on the table to convert it to a bed. There were fold down supports on the sides as well. All of this was attached to the wood frames around the winows.
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Old 09-15-2021, 08:40 AM   #4
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Little confusion here. Scamp only offers front bunks, but the thread title says rear.

I’ve seen a number of ways to eliminate the bunk posts on Scamp’s front bunks. Some also strengthen the support for greater weight. Most I’ve seen make them permanent bunks, eliminating the ability to convert into a sofa.

Hopefully the OP will be along soon to clarify.
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Old 09-15-2021, 10:46 AM   #5
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Was perusing Craigslist, just for fun and laughs, when I saw an ad for a 16' Scamp. One feature it noted was a bunk mod to eliminate the support posts for the upper bunk. Did some site searching, but did not find anything specific. Anyone heard of such a mod? Or has done such a mod? The camper may be from someone on this site, as it had the upgraded vertical "Tree" metal supports. Been doing lots of camping (Solo) as of late, such a mod would make seating, etc while camping a bit easier. Any comments always liked, pro's and con's of such mods.


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The Happier Camper HC1 and HCT use no supports on their bunks ,they are completely self supporting .
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Old 09-15-2021, 11:30 AM   #6
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The Happier Camper HC1 and HCT use no supports on their bunks ,they are completely self supporting .
You might want to clarify that statement... unless HC is using magnetic levitation technology, something physical holds up the top bunk, even if it's the side walls of the trailer.

Sorry, couldn't resist... I was picturing something out of a Harry Potter movie...
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Old 09-15-2021, 02:28 PM   #7
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Yup, FRONT bunks

OK, so clear I'm an idiot. Front bunks!!


Thought I'd post the link. Same site has an almost new Scamp for sale as well. Post is:


https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/tro...375057780.html


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Old 09-15-2021, 04:41 PM   #8
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You might want to clarify that statement... unless HC is using magnetic levitating technology, something holds up the top bunk, even if it's the side walls of the trailer.

Sorry, couldn't resist... I was picturing something out of a Harry Potter movie...
Yes HC has employed some people from Hogwarts ,they come in handy for this sort of stuff

But yes I meant HC uses no annoying posts or beams to support any of the frontal area of the bunk and unlike most bunks and earlier HC1 s the bunk is completely made of fiberglass so very light and strong.
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OK, so clear I'm an idiot. Front bunks!!


Thought I'd post the link. Same site has an almost new Scamp for sale as well. Post is:


https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/tro...375057780.html


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So at a guess I expect the owner added a support attached to the wet bath wall, and probably something near the door, perhaps tied into the screen door frame. Very likely it is a permanent arrangement, so the upper bunk cannot be easily returned to the backrest position. Unless my eyes cheated me, it also appears to have thicker mattresses.

Definitely makes the bunks more comfortable and accessible, but you lose the extra seating , and it does not solve the problem of very limited headroom in the lower bunk. Turned on my side, there’s barely clearance for my shoulders.

For solo travel (since you mentioned it) I’d consider removing the upper bunk entirely and creating a comfortable single bed up front with lots of headroom. Then you’d have full use of the rear dinette at all times. It’s easy enough to take out and put back in as needed.
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Old 09-22-2021, 02:13 PM   #10
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Scamp rear bunks mod to eliminate posts

I did what the previous poster suggested. I converted the setup to just be a couch with no bunk bed. I did this by reversing the cushions, back to bottom and bottom to back. The 'new' back cushion wraps around the front wall nicely. There is also more leg support being that the 'new' seat cushion is wider.

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