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Old 05-12-2009, 06:45 PM   #1
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Is it a problem to spend the nite in a 13ft. Scamp hitched up to the tow vehicle without causing damage? Lazily yours Jim and Sue

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Old 05-12-2009, 06:55 PM   #2
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I don't see it as a problem, lots of people who overnight at WalMart's, etc. don't unhitch. It's one of the benefits of towing as nearly trailer level as possible. Now if it's not level... I'm mean really off and you've got an older refrigerator... the refer may not like it.
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Old 05-12-2009, 07:02 PM   #3
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Is it a problem to spend the nite in a 13ft. Scamp hitched up to the tow vehicle without causing damage? Lazily yours Jim and Sue
Thanks Donna for your input, we will feel more comfortable now not unhitching in a downpour.

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Old 05-12-2009, 07:17 PM   #4
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Thanks Donna for your input, we will feel more comfortable now not unhitching in a downpour.

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When stopping for one night I never unhitch, I just stick the stabilisers on the corners of the trailer and snuggle in.
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Old 05-12-2009, 08:06 PM   #5
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If we're on a long trip, and only staying in a particular place overnight, I don't unhitch either.

I do level up the trailer with the "Lego" blocks and Tongue Jack for refrigerator operation, though.
...and put out the rear stabilizers as well.

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Old 05-12-2009, 09:16 PM   #6
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I would put down the tongue jack (or wheel) to take the extra weight off my vehicle hitch, but then that might depend on how large your tow vehicle is.

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Old 05-12-2009, 09:30 PM   #7
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We just pull in, hope the Scamp is level (well, sorta) brew coffee and then go to sleep.... Larry
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I would put down the tongue jack (or wheel) [b]to take the extra weight off my vehicle hitch...
I have overnighted in some spots that were so sloped down towards the front, that in order to level the trailer for the fridge, I have actually lifted the back of the car up to 6 inches with the tongue jack. During those occasions, I also place stabilizing jacks under the car's hitch receiver.
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Old 05-12-2009, 10:04 PM   #9
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Is it a problem to spend the nite in a 13ft. Scamp hitched up to the tow vehicle without causing damage? Lazily yours Jim and Sue
....hope you're only overnighting there!! Last prognostagation I saw (at least for the Winterpeg area) wuz few scatter s s s s snow showers. Got lotsa propane???
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Old 05-12-2009, 10:21 PM   #10
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I don't unhitch unless I have to. Mine sits perfectly level attached.
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Old 05-13-2009, 02:09 AM   #11
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One of the main reasons we BOUGHT the trailer was so that we wouldn't have to hassle with setup when we fly in and out of camps on long road trips. (We previously camped exclusively via tent - or under the stars.) Now, the only time we unhitch the trailer is if we plan to use the TV to runaround while we stay camped for a few days. Otherwise, we keep it hitched.

I must also confess that I feel more secure hitched than sitting solitary, as if the TV were an anchor that might keep the trailer from rolling downhill in the night. (OH SURE...wheel chocks will do that too....or WILL they? I trust my parking brake more than wheel chocks - doubling up gives me a better night's sleep.)
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When I was full timing, I've gone a month at a time without unhitching.
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Old 05-13-2009, 05:11 PM   #13
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Larry, you can drink coffee before bed time? I would be wake all night worrying about if the trailer was level or not?
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Old 05-13-2009, 06:53 PM   #14
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Larry, you can drink coffee before bed time? I would be wake all night worrying about if the trailer was level or not?
I was thinking the same thing Don....................
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Old 05-13-2009, 07:24 PM   #15
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We rarely unhook and never use the stabilizers (we spent years sailing). Although, Gina D. did warn that this could happen:
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I was thinking the same thing Don....................
YUP---- from my time on the road driving truck... doesn't keep me awake when it's sleepy-poo time. Besides, since it's a percolater, we just pull the guts and warm it in the morning with a dash of fresh water added. Not bitter---- goooood.... Larry
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After I got the Burro down, I did it again...

yes, I have done it with no issues. I DO take the tension off the WDH and drop the jack down to stabilize the front. If only for one nite I don't bother with the stabilizer jacks on the trailer. Usually its a "Park, eat, sleep" situation and it just does not matter.

I have pulled into campsites as a destination and know I would be there for a couple of nites, but still not drive anywhere, THEN I drop the jacks but don't unhook.

If your car is set up to charge the battery and it does not automatically switch that connection out when you turn the rig off, you will want to detach the umbilical cord if you are a heavy electric user... your trip out the next morning may be delayed if you don't!
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Old 05-14-2009, 05:31 PM   #18
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Did that once, that's why I carry a JUMPIT now.
Plus it can extend your off grid by a few hours if needed.
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Old 05-14-2009, 06:34 PM   #19
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We stay on the hitch when traveling, but do level and use the stabs and tongue jack. Part of the reason we switched out TV's to a PU with locking bed cover was so we don't carry anything in the Scamp anymore when we're towing. Now if it's raining we can pull in-level on the hitch and jump in the trailer without having to unload it first.

Larry, u are my coffee drinkin hero! Wish I could drink one at night...
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Old 05-14-2009, 06:50 PM   #20
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A point to be made about pulling the umbilical from the tug if you're stopped for any length of time is it causes you to go right to where you can check the coupler and receiver before you pull out and go. More than one person has had someone else screw around meticulously in that area and has had problems a bit down the road.
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