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07-14-2019, 11:23 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Melanie
Trailer: Currently looking
Virginia
Posts: 3
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Hello from VA
Hello,
I'm new to the group but on other sites about fiberglass campers, and hoping to eventually locate a 13' scamp (or similar) in decent shape for a reasonable price. Have seen some I like this spring/summer, but not close enough to check out in person. Looking forward to learning more here from this group, and to find a camper. Thanks for adding me!
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07-14-2019, 03:22 PM
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#2
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1998 17 ft Casita Spirit Deluxe / Red F150 X-Cab
Posts: 378
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Good luck in your search, Melanie. I think your timing is good. It seems to me that there are more fiberglass trailers up for sale now than ever. I see multiple new listings daily. Hope you find one soon!
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07-15-2019, 02:13 AM
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#3
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Junior Member
Name: Melanie
Trailer: Currently looking
Virginia
Posts: 3
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My vehicle won't tow anything larger than a 13' from what I've been told and have checked about the towing capacity.
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07-15-2019, 03:25 AM
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#4
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Senior Member
Name: Dave
Trailer: Casita SD17 2006 "Missing Link"
California
Posts: 3,738
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Melanie in VA
My vehicle won't tow anything larger than a 13' from what I've been told and have checked about the towing capacity.
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Welcome to the forum Melanie. What are you planning on using for a tug?
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07-15-2019, 07:18 AM
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#5
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Junior Member
Name: Melanie
Trailer: Currently looking
Virginia
Posts: 3
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I have a RAV4 V6, so I know the towing capacity is limited.
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07-15-2019, 08:08 AM
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#6
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,925
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Big question is whether it has the tow prep package with HD radiator, HD alternator, and transmission cooler. You may have to go to a deal and have them run the VIN to be sure.
If it doesn’t, I would recommend sticking with a 13’er and consider adding an auxiliary ATF (transmission) cooler.
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07-15-2019, 11:18 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Daniel
Trailer: Sold it
Northern VA
Posts: 278
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Welcome to the forum. Good luck finding your camper.
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Sold the burro
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07-15-2019, 04:48 PM
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#8
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Senior Member
Name: Bryan
Trailer: Casita "Cozy-Casa"
Central Virginia
Posts: 431
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Welcome - We are near Charlottesville, VA. Your assessment sounds spot on. Look for a 13' Scamp standard (red stripes) as it is the lightest. They sell really quick so be ready and know what you want. You can contact Scamp - they have a program where they will provide you names and info for local owners who are more than happy to show you one or more...
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"Cozy-Casa" -- Visualize whirled peas
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07-15-2019, 07:12 PM
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#9
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Senior Member
Name: Carl
Trailer: 2014 16 scamp side dinette/Rav4 V6 Tow pkg.
Pennsylvania
Posts: 578
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Melanie in VA
I have a RAV4 V6, so I know the towing capacity is limited.
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I have the Rav4/tow pkg. 3500# 350# tongue
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07-15-2019, 07:30 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 17 ft
Posts: 8,317
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I tow my Escape 17B with my '08 RAV4 V6 Sport with tow package and Class 3 receiver for weight distribution hitch. 3,500 lb. tow / 350 lb. tongue. Trailer, in use, comes in at about 3,200 lbs and tongue weight of 320/340.
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07-16-2019, 06:27 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Walter
Trailer: 2017 Escape 17B
SW Virginia
Posts: 2,254
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I had excellent results towing both a 16' Casita and a 15' Parkliner with a Rav4 with towing package.
Walt
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Past owner of 1995 13' Casita, 1994 16' Casita, 2012 Parkliner, 2002 17' Bigfoot.
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07-16-2019, 08:14 AM
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#12
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,925
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Careful... the OP was told she has a very limited tow rating. That could mean it does not have the tow prep package. Without it the RAV4 V6 tow rating is either 1500# or 2000#, can’t remember.
I seem to recall the package was included with all V6’s in Canada, but not in the US, adding to the confusion.
I had a Toyota V6 (‘00 Sienna) without the package, rated 2000#. I ran into trouble even towing a sub-2000# Scamp 13’. The transmission overheated on a long grade. Sensors prevented catastrophic damage, but it was clear the tow prep package is important.
Of the upgrades in the package, the added transmission cooling seems to be the most important, and that’s something you can usually add fairly inexpensively as an aftermarket upgrade. It doesn’t change the rating, of course, but it protects your vehicle.
I’m making an assumption about the lack of tow prep package. It’s easily checked at a dealer. Still waiting for clarification from the OP.
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07-16-2019, 09:09 AM
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#13
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Junior Member
Name: Toby
Trailer: Uhaul CT13
Virginia
Posts: 10
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Hello from the Shenandoah Valley! We're still trying to fix up and get ready for trips in our new (to us) U-Haul CT13. Most of the major systems need something, or there's something about the initial engineering that I don't care much for, so... LOL Anyway, we knew it was going to be a fixer-upper going in, and so far, it's not let us down in that regard. But hey, the lights work and the battery does charge (might not know when to stop, that's one of the issues I'm looking at), so it's at least I haven't found a major headache.
We'll probably be doing a shakedown campout in the next few weeks, somewhere in the Staunton area. If you'd like a peek at our Escape Pod (1985 U-Haul CT13), let me know!
Cheers, and welcome aboard!
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07-16-2019, 10:26 AM
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#14
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Senior Member
Name: Walter
Trailer: 2017 Escape 17B
SW Virginia
Posts: 2,254
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BTW
There'll be a small rally at Hungry Mother State Park in SW Virginia, last weekend in Oct. Should be peak fall color weekend. Love to see you all there,
Walt
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Past owner of 1995 13' Casita, 1994 16' Casita, 2012 Parkliner, 2002 17' Bigfoot.
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07-16-2019, 11:15 AM
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#15
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Junior Member
Name: Toby
Trailer: Uhaul CT13
Virginia
Posts: 10
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Walt, We're down as a maybe. I'll firm that up one way or the other soon.
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07-16-2019, 02:14 PM
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#16
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Senior Member
Name: Walter
Trailer: 2017 Escape 17B
SW Virginia
Posts: 2,254
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Thanks. Sure hope to see you there.
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Past owner of 1995 13' Casita, 1994 16' Casita, 2012 Parkliner, 2002 17' Bigfoot.
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07-20-2019, 11:15 AM
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#17
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Senior Member
Name: sharon
Trailer: Scamp
Virginia
Posts: 201
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Where in Va are you Melanie?
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