Small access door on Scamp curbside to rear dinette seat

[DougOlson]

I am thinking about putting a small access hatch on the side of my Scamp 16 so I can get to the water tank drain valve, fresh water filter, etc. from the outside.
I think this item would work.
https://www.etrailer.com/Enclosed-Tr...48-979009.html
The trailer body is curved but I think I could bend this steel hatch oriented with the hinge at the top and have it fit well.
Any thoughts? Thanks.

[Borrego Dave]

Looks doable Doug. Don't know how much curve you need but I wonder with the recess bends of the base plate if you'll get a clean bend. I'd try bending it first before cutting any hole though. Let us know how it works out.

[Raz]

I had a hatch on my previous trailer. It was mounted on a flat panel. It had a rubber seal around the door opening. I don't see any seal here. Over the 6 years I owned the trailer the hatch never leaked but the seal was starting to wear. As handy as the hatch was to gain easy entry into the storage area, I dont think I would add one. I have too many holes in my trailer hull as is. Raz

[C&G in FL]

Lots of people have added hatches to their Scamps. It shouldn't be to much of a problem.

[redbarron55]

I put this marine hatch on my Scamp for an outside storage bin.

They have several sizes and styles.
They are plastic and have a rubber gasket for a good seal and will flex a little to mount to slightly curved surfaces.
Here is a different one I used for the doors fro my hose reels.

Here is a link to the ebay store for hatches etc:
baronusallcbarongroup | eBay

[floyd]

When I relocated my shore cord and made it detachable, I installed the door shown below in the place where the stock cord opening was.
This door is only 6-1/2" X 7-1/2" but it is plenty large enough to access the space behind the water heater and under the bench.
We keep such things as spare cords and lighters a tarp and rain ponchos triangle road reflectors and miscellaneous other items in that space.
Access is easy with the key and all items fit through the door comfortably.

[DougOlson]

Thanks or all the good info, I'll check into the options.