Howdy

[Wyowill]

Just joined but , have been a lurker for some time. Lovely Assistant and I are seriously looking for a FG trailer to travel some while we still can (part-time snow bird?). I've camped all my life. Family vacations with 12' Shasta, later bedroll under pickup, tent, graduated to homebuilt teardrop. Now that people tell me I'm getting older,(know I have a harder time getting started in the AM) want something more comfortable.
We appreciate all the great info you all share.

Will

[sparky1]

Welcome from the East side of the country. cold here too. I love my 13 ft. Casita. hope you all find the perfect Camper.
sparky1 & the bob tail cat.

[David B.]

Welcome to the FGRV forum family. What are your requirements in an all molded fiberglass trailer?
Dave & Paula

[Pam Garlow]

Hello and Welcome, Will! We have a 'For Sale' section in this Forum, and maybe your dream camper will be there

[mary and bob]

We have both a vintage teardrop and 13' Uhaul. Use them both. The Uhaul does provide more space, but we won't give up the teardrop.

[Wyowill]

This COLD WINTER is really causing extra work at job!
We are watching the clasifieds. Haven't really come up with any specs yet, but are thinking the 13' to 16' range for a starting point.
Anyone out there that can tell us the size of the front bunks in a Scamp.
Realise the corners are rounded somewhat.

Thanks for the replies.

Will

[carlkeigley]

to the Forum Will.
Glad you decided to join us.
Good luck on your search. It's part of the experience.

[keekers]

Will,
I saw a Scamp posted on craigslist a few days ago Western Slope Colorado.
Patti

[Donna D.]

Hi Will, to FiberglassRV!

Doesn't matter what brand you buy, you're looking to get an all molded towable and that's why you're here and we are glad you are!

It's about budget, layout and tug limits. I'm betting you're going to find the perfect one for you.

Let us know how it goes!

[Wyowill]

Icecicles on roof at work started dripping yesterday! Things are looking up!
Lovely Assistant has come up with first requirement, indoor potty, NOT NEGOTIABLE! She's not as tough as me (Thank Goodness for that)
Mebee take out front bunk and add a water-closet?

Will

[kb1flr]

Originally Posted by Wyowill

Icecicles on roof at work started dripping yesterday! Things are looking up!
Lovely Assistant has come up with first requirement, indoor potty, NOT NEGOTIABLE! She's not as tough as me (Thank Goodness for that)
Mebee take out front bunk and add a water-closet?

Will

For Jessica, it was the same. Must have a bathroom

We are in a 1995 Casita 16 FT. It only weighs about 1800 lbs. Super happy with it.

Good luck on your search!

Rick and Jessica

[Bob Miller]

The front "Bunks" of a 13' Scamp are strictly child sized. about 20" wide and I think that the upper is limited to about 80 lbs.

So that we can be of more help:

1. What will you be towing with?
2. How much repair/restoration work can you do, if any?
3. How far are you willing to travel to buy
4. What is your approximate buidget?

Good Luck

[honda03842]

Will, The front bunks are about 2 feet wide, maybe a little more. The top bunk is rated for 100 lbs but I'm sure the weight limit can be increased.

We no longer use ours as bunks, having built a large cabinet over the end of the couch. attaching it to the bathroom walls. This cabinet still allows us to lie on the lower portion of the couch fully stretched out.

We sleep on the dinette.

[MC1]

Originally Posted by Wyowill

I've camped all my life. Family vacations with 12' Shasta,
Will

Will, back in the late 50's my Dad's first's TT was a Shasta. It was a lightweight that towed very well. It was very similar to this one. Good luck with your egg search.

[papa-t]

Welcome to the forum. Good luck on the search.

[Gilda]

Whatever trailer you choose remember to make it your own, glamping style, and show us photos. We LOVE photos! Note: These photos are from our tour of Utah National Parks. I like to decorate our trailer according to our destination. It doesn't cost much and adds so much joy!

[carlkeigley]

That's a cool idea. Glamping according to one's
destination. Kinda like a costume party.....lol

[Wyowill]

RE: Bob Miller

1. What will you be towing with?

Toyota Tacoma ,3500# rating. Would like to keep trailer light weight around 2000#

2. How much repair/restoration work can you do, if any?

I built our teardrop from the ground up and remodeled our house. Currently work in heavy truck maintenance and repair ( access to lots of neat fastners ,adhesives and materials!) So I'm good with repairs.

3. How far are you willing to travel to buy

Depends on the time of year and price. Right now I don't like the 5 miles to work, but when the grass starts turning green I'll start thinking that I can do 700 mile days again.

4. What is your approximate buidget?

If we can't find a used unit we like, we will order new. Just HATE to write that check


We aren't in a great big hurry at this time ( already spent most of the winter in the cold) We would like to mosey around warmer climes (Snomad ? ) and look for a nice spot to winter.

RE: MC1

That looks like the Shasta we had!

Thanks for all the replies!

Will and Lovely Assistant

[Bob Miller]

It sound to me, with those parameters, that you can pretty much have your pick of the litter, up to most 17'ers.

Just a tip, as the snow melts more units become available, but prices also start going up fast. As we speak we are just coming off the bottom of the price curve and, by June, asking prices for some units will be twice what they were this month.


And here in SoCal it goes CRAZY by July for last minute buyers wanting turn-key units.

Good luck in your search.

[Carol H]

Originally Posted by Bob Miller

The front "Bunks" of a 13' Scamp are strictly child sized. about 20" wide and I think that the upper is limited to about 80 lbs.

The bottom bunk on mine is 26" wide and the top is 24". I believe the 13' bunks are the same size.

Bottom bunk obviously has no weight limit and people weighing in at about 130lbs have used the top bunk on mine a number of times without problem - but I have an extra support post on mine for those occasions.