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10-08-2015, 08:13 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Mark
Trailer: 1990 Scamp 16'
Michigan
Posts: 8
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howdy from northern Michigan
hello all. been lurking on this forum for a month or so i figured it was time to register.
the wife & i moved to the sticks of northern Mi. from the burbs of SE Mi. a couple years ago.
the wife had been on the lookout for a fiberglass RV for a few years when 1 morning i ran across an ad for a Scamp 16' priced at $1500. we couldnt believe the price and figured there was some thing(s) wrong with it. im a carpenter, so fixing things like campers doesnt discourage me.
anywho, after a few emails, pictures, and phone conversations, i was on the 120 to look at the camper. seller stated that he would go no lower than $1000....which really had us excited.
it was disclosed from the start that the bathroom window leaked(which damaged the "paneling" in the wet closet) and i could also see the roof vent cover was cracked. other than that nothing major was wrong. power was hooked up and every knob i turned or switch i flicked worked. i couldnt believe it !
as of now the window is fixed, damaged bathroom wall replaced with a sheet of FRP, new vent cover installed, and we purchased a bunch of new rivet washers & caps. all appliances work. new paint on bumper & tongue coming soon.
if we see any of ya'll out there on the trail, we'll be sure to share a fire, beer, & a shot of limoncello.
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10-08-2015, 08:27 AM
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#2
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Senior Member
Name: Eric
Trailer: Scamp 13
Michigan
Posts: 256
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Welcome to the forum! Enjoy the trailer. Sounds like you got a great deal. We are in Western MI so it is especially nice to have more of us in the area. I have found almost everyone here to be especially helpful so feel free to ask questions if they come up. This forum is a wealth of knowledge.
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10-08-2015, 08:36 AM
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#3
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Senior Member
Name: Crystal
Trailer: 2008 Fun FinderX 160, wanted Eggcamper all electric
Michigan
Posts: 178
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Hi there from the Ann Arbor Area I am a wannabee egger and hope to see ya around
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10-08-2015, 08:39 AM
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#4
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Senior Member
Trailer: 13 ft Scamp
Posts: 1,773
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Very nice story .... Except without pics thats all it is ( ha ha)
We love pics/ mods on this site
Sent from my iPhone using Fiberglass RV
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10-08-2015, 08:41 AM
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#5
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,963
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Welcome to the forum, Mark!
Sounds like a real barn find you got there, and at a price that's going to make a lot of us envious!
Now that you're official here, the first thing is to post some pictures of your find.
Happy travels with your "new" Scamp!
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10-08-2015, 08:54 AM
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Commercial Member
Name: Tony
Trailer: Dutchman
Massachusetts
Posts: 130
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Welcome to the site Mark, it's great to have you here
Tony
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10-08-2015, 09:00 AM
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#7
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Junior Member
Name: Mark
Trailer: 1990 Scamp 16'
Michigan
Posts: 8
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hope these will do for now.
i have the inside a bit messed up so those pics will come later. she will get a good wash n wax next week before i replace all the caps.
BTW this is a 1990
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10-08-2015, 09:09 AM
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#8
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Senior Member
Trailer: Scamp 16 ft Side Dinette
Posts: 1,279
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Welcome to the club1
Be sure to sign up for the "Scrambled Eggs" camping meet at Egg Harbor, WI next June. We are a great bunch to enjoy good food and fun music.
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10-08-2015, 09:13 AM
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#9
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Senior Member
Name: Lyle
Trailer: Scamp 16, previously Scamp 13
None
Posts: 739
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WOW, I've been looking while waiting for some extra money to come in since this past June. Very envious of your find. Congratulations.
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10-08-2015, 09:35 AM
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#10
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Senior Member
Name: Doug
Trailer: Scamp 16 ft.
Missouri
Posts: 129
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cityboy2977
hello all. been lurking on this forum for a month or so i figured it was time to register.
the wife & i moved to the sticks of northern Mi. from the burbs of SE Mi. a couple years ago.
the wife had been on the lookout for a fiberglass RV for a few years when 1 morning i ran across an ad for a Scamp 16' priced at $1500. we couldnt believe the price and figured there was some thing(s) wrong with it. im a carpenter, so fixing things like campers doesnt discourage me.
anywho, after a few emails, pictures, and phone conversations, i was on the 120 to look at the camper. seller stated that he would go no lower than $1000....which really had us excited.
it was disclosed from the start that the bathroom window leaked(which damaged the "paneling" in the wet closet) and i could also see the roof vent cover was cracked. other than that nothing major was wrong. power was hooked up and every knob i turned or switch i flicked worked. i couldnt believe it !
as of now the window is fixed, damaged bathroom wall replaced with a sheet of FRP, new vent cover installed, and we purchased a bunch of new rivet washers & caps. all appliances work. new paint on bumper & tongue coming soon.
if we see any of ya'll out there on the trail, we'll be sure to share a fire, beer, & a shot of limoncello.
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Good job friend. I wish I had your skills. Being a carpenter comes in real handy for Scamp fix ups! Seems you found a gem under the obvious things you found. We have a cherry 2008 16 and have made many mods to it to make it ours. We hope to see you at a Scamp gathering some day!
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10-08-2015, 09:36 AM
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#11
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Senior Member
Name: Doug
Trailer: Scamp 16 ft.
Missouri
Posts: 129
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cityboy2977
hope these will do for now.
i have the inside a bit messed up so those pics will come later. she will get a good wash n wax next week before i replace all the caps.
BTW this is a 1990
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Needs a good wash and wax job. Use the Meguiars Premium Boat wax. Does wonders pal. Made my 2008 shine like new. Every application gets it whiter and whiter.
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10-08-2015, 09:37 AM
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#12
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Senior Member
Name: Doug
Trailer: Scamp 16 ft.
Missouri
Posts: 129
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I also painted my poop tube with paint designed for plastic. Came out great!
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10-08-2015, 01:07 PM
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#13
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Senior Member
Name: Gary
Trailer: 1976 13' Scamp
Michigan
Posts: 103
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Welcome! By sticks of Northern Michigan do you mean 906, 989, or 231?
I'm in 616 but spend a lot of time in the TC to Straits area. Sounds like you happened upon a great deal. I hope you continue to have good luck!
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10-08-2015, 01:16 PM
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#14
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Senior Member
Name: Martin
Trailer: Boler
Ontario
Posts: 180
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Nice score.
Sent from my iPhone using Fiberglass RV
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10-08-2015, 02:39 PM
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#15
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Junior Member
Name: Mark
Trailer: 1990 Scamp 16'
Michigan
Posts: 8
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boats19
Welcome! By sticks of Northern Michigan do you mean 906, 989, or 231?
I'm in 616 but spend a lot of time in the TC to Straits area. Sounds like you happened upon a great deal. I hope you continue to have good luck!
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231...NE of Traverse City
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10-08-2015, 04:02 PM
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#16
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 93 Burro 17 ft
Oklahoma
Posts: 6,026
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Mark, I may have to turn you in to my (MI state policeman) brother-in-law, for stealing that Scamp! Wow, what an incredible price. If you want to make an immediate 100% return on your investment, let me know...
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10-08-2015, 05:24 PM
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#17
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2008 17 ft Casita Spirit Deluxe
Posts: 235
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Good grief! Even the spare tire cover looks clean. Ya dun good!
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10-08-2015, 08:29 PM
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#18
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Member
Name: Norma J
Trailer: Scamp 19'
Michigan
Posts: 44
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Another Mi. "scamper" GREAT! we're in 989 area code. Welcome!
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10-08-2015, 08:36 PM
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#19
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Member
Name: Norma J
Trailer: Scamp 19'
Michigan
Posts: 44
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You did WHAT with WHAT.....is that even legal?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Flyboyscamp
I also painted my poop tube with paint designed for plastic. Came out great!
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10-09-2015, 09:04 AM
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#20
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,963
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I assume he means the storage tube on the front of the trailer (which tends to yellow over time), not the actual stinky slinky hose itself.
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