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RonMayo
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-23-2013, 11:57 PM
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Newbie needs help before ordering my Scamp
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9,201
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RonMayo
This describes my recent 13' Scamp deluxe...
This describes my recent 13' Scamp deluxe (without A/C):
I came across a free vehicle scale that allowed me to determine that my 2005 13’ Deluxe Scamp weighed in at 1880 pounds including a...
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Classified Archives
07-09-2013, 10:15 PM
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SOLD: 1974 Boler $5,000
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RonMayo
I agree. Talk to Hal directly. 360-468-2695...
I agree. Talk to Hal directly.
360-468-2695
Ron
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Classified Archives
07-09-2013, 08:50 PM
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SOLD: 1974 Boler $5,000
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2,858
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RonMayo
This 13' Boler is located on Lopez Island in San...
This 13' Boler is located on Lopez Island in San Juan County, WA. It has a posted price of just under $3,000 as near as I can tell but don't quote me on that. Last I looked it is on Dill road about...
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General Chat
07-03-2013, 08:33 PM
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Sightings!
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620,499
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RonMayo
Cyndi B - Mostly you can just drive on and off...
Cyndi B - Mostly you can just drive on and off but yes, on occasion you may need to back off.
Ron
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General Chat
07-03-2013, 07:27 PM
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Sightings!
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RonMayo
Today I say an Escape Fifth Wheel at Spencer Spit...
Today I say an Escape Fifth Wheel at Spencer Spit State Park and a Bigfoot Travel Trailer at Lopez Village.
Both of these are on Lopez Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington State.
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-13-2013, 07:24 PM
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Jeep Liberty a good towing vehicle for a light trailer
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3,860
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RonMayo
I came across a free vehicle scale that allowed...
I came across a free vehicle scale that allowed me to determine that my 2005 13’ Deluxe Scamp weighed in at 1880 pounds including a tongue weight estimate of 164 pounds. Included is 12 gallons of...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-12-2013, 08:16 PM
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Jeep Liberty a good towing vehicle for a light trailer
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3,860
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RonMayo
I used my 2004 Jeep Liberty (3.7) to tow a 2005...
I used my 2004 Jeep Liberty (3.7) to tow a 2005 13' Scamp Deluxe for 18,800 miles over 7 years of western mountains. I thought it was great and I never had a complaint.
Then I sold the Scamp and...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-21-2013, 09:23 PM
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New Scamp 13' water/power questions
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2,800
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RonMayo
I had my 2005 13' Scamp DeLux for 8 years. I...
I had my 2005 13' Scamp DeLux for 8 years. I never had a pressure regulator.
Ron
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General Chat
12-06-2012, 07:14 PM
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Travel tips: crossing the Appalachians in Jan
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RonMayo
Happy to see you guys are living the dream you...
Happy to see you guys are living the dream you expressed last year before you came back to "Amerika". I can't help much with winter travel on the east coast but your combination of a 13' and Jeep...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-27-2012, 09:06 PM
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Thank God for safety chains!
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8,758
Posted By
RonMayo
Floyd said: "Prefire Scamp 13s had 1-7/8"...
Floyd said: "Prefire Scamp 13s had 1-7/8" hitches, post fire they have 2" hitches.
Do you have the right ball size?"
However, A friend just came home with a 2012 13' Scamp and he tells me he has...
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General Chat
08-07-2012, 07:22 PM
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Sightings!
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620,499
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RonMayo
19' Scamp at Odlund Park on Lopez Island, WA.
19' Scamp at Odlund Park on Lopez Island, WA.
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Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
08-04-2012, 08:34 PM
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Medical Issues and Fulltiming
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2,553
Posted By
RonMayo
A senior friend of mine who frequently traveled...
A senior friend of mine who frequently traveled with his wife in their MH told me about what a good response they got when they went into the ER of rural hospitals. First his wife was well taken care...
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Classified Archives
07-26-2012, 11:20 PM
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WA |
SOLD - 13’ Scamp Travel Trailer (2005) Deluxe $7200
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RonMayo
This sold today 8 days after my initial ad...
This sold today 8 days after my initial ad despite requiring traveling to my little island. This is a good site!! and a good buyer.
Ron Mayo
Lopez Island, WA
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Classified Archives
07-18-2012, 04:52 PM
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SOLD - 13’ Scamp Travel Trailer (2005) Deluxe $7200
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RonMayo
No, it has a single bed which measures 52” x 75”...
No, it has a single bed which measures 52” x 75” and is converted from the rear table.
The from of the cabin is a toilet/shower + closet..
Ron
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Classified Archives
07-17-2012, 09:08 PM
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SOLD - 13’ Scamp Travel Trailer (2005) Deluxe $7200
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Posted By
RonMayo
SOLD - 13’ Scamp Travel Trailer (2005) Deluxe $7200
Located on Lopez Island in Puget Sound, Washington.
Front Shower/Marine Toilet w/Gas Hot Water; Awning; 3 way Refrigerator (1.9 CF); 3 Speed Fan; 2 Burner Stove; Kitchen Sink; Furnace 12M BTU...
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General Chat
07-16-2012, 09:52 PM
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Sightings!
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620,499
Posted By
RonMayo
No the 13' Boler was Ivory. - Ron Mayo
No the 13' Boler was Ivory. - Ron Mayo
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General Chat
07-11-2012, 07:10 PM
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Sightings!
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620,499
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RonMayo
13' Boler at Odlin Park on Lopez Island, WA.
13' Boler at Odlin Park on Lopez Island, WA.
Forum:
General Chat
06-28-2012, 08:52 PM
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9
Campsites near Grand Rapids MI
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1,334
Posted By
RonMayo
Great to see your plans to see America are coming...
Great to see your plans to see America are coming to pass.
Another China Hand, Ron M
Forum:
Money Matters
06-19-2012, 11:43 PM
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25
Taking my Scamp to BC?
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3,373
Posted By
RonMayo
The five trips I mentioned were all pulling my...
The five trips I mentioned were all pulling my 13' Scamp for 7-10 day trips.
I can't speak to crossing on a work permit. Ron Mayo
Forum:
Money Matters
06-19-2012, 08:05 PM
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25
Taking my Scamp to BC?
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3,373
Posted By
RonMayo
I've been across the border 5 time (round trip)...
I've been across the border 5 time (round trip) in seven years. Having a passport helps. I've never been asked for vehicle titles.
As to rainfall, it is more a question of cloudiness than heavy...
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Classified Archives
06-13-2012, 08:28 PM
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How to pay the price?
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5,722
Posted By
RonMayo
What a great site!! in 24 hours I have 21...
What a great site!! in 24 hours I have 21 responses all of which are either useful or fun.
I am still deciding on selling but when and if I do, it will involve cash down and full payment before...
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Classified Archives
06-12-2012, 08:41 PM
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42
WA |
How to pay the price?
Views:
5,722
Posted By
RonMayo
How to pay the price?
How to pay the price?
Well it’s getting to be the time that I should be thinking of selling my 2005 – 13’ Scamp Delux (with shower and flush toilet. No A/C). I’m thinking that a reasonable price...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
06-06-2012, 06:11 PM
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17
Finding a spot!
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2,226
Posted By
RonMayo
I seldom make reservations for a spot in an RV...
I seldom make reservations for a spot in an RV Park. Generally I will start looking for a spot between 2 and 3 PM and generally I'll find a nice place with no trouble. This works better on week...
Forum:
General Chat
05-31-2012, 05:51 PM
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4,018
Sightings!
Views:
620,499
Posted By
RonMayo
May 31. Fairly new 17' Casita at Odlin County...
May 31. Fairly new 17' Casita at Odlin County Park on Lopez Island, WA. Owned by nice couple from Oregon.
Sites at this park right on beach and well suited to FG Eggs.
Forum:
General Chat
05-06-2012, 06:06 PM
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22
bc ferries
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3,367
Posted By
RonMayo
Current ferry fair Car-Driver and 13' Scamp...
Current ferry fair Car-Driver and 13' Scamp (Under 7'6" tall) from Anacortes (US) to Vancouver Island (BC) is about $112 0n Washington State Ferries. Reservations advised.
Round trip is double.
...
Forum:
General Chat
04-18-2012, 07:51 PM
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27
Where do you store the bedding in a 13 ft Scamp
Views:
6,008
Posted By
RonMayo
In front closet next to Shower. I leave the...
In front closet next to Shower. I leave the bedding spread out on the bed for a couple of days so it dries out before I put it in closet. Seems to work.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-03-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies:
20
Offering less $$ for a brand new Scamp?
Views:
4,966
Posted By
RonMayo
One day I stumbled across an ad for a small, egg...
One day I stumbled across an ad for a small, egg shaped, fiberglass trailer called a Scamp. I found its website on the internet and learned a little about this trailer that I had never seen. Here is...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
03-27-2012, 08:15 PM
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71
Bathroom or no bathroom, that is the question..
Views:
28,075
Posted By
RonMayo
Actually Cyndi B, I find the bathroom in the 13'...
Actually Cyndi B, I find the bathroom in the 13' Scamp to be very useful and remarkably comfortable. This is especially true on a wet, windy evening when the campground's facilities are far away.
...
Forum:
General Chat
03-26-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies:
44
What strange, interesting, or unusual camping item or activity have you seen?
Views:
6,285
Posted By
RonMayo
At one very nice RV park in BC, I watched a...
At one very nice RV park in BC, I watched a monster motor home being driven into a prime view site by a rental company guy. He then turned it over to the family who followed behind in their own car....
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
03-26-2012, 08:38 PM
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26
Scamp on Gravel Roads
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8,506
Posted By
RonMayo
Several years ago I took the road from Loomis, WA...
Several years ago I took the road from Loomis, WA to Lake Conconully, about 18 miles of which is gravel and much of that is washboard. Best advice is to go slow, very slow. Carry food and picnic.
...
Forum:
General Chat
03-02-2012, 09:38 PM
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19
New "FG" trailer
Views:
4,774
Posted By
RonMayo
Thanks for the reminder Donna - Ron
Thanks for the reminder Donna - Ron
Forum:
Hi, I am....
03-02-2012, 09:34 PM
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48
10 Things Every Fiberglass RV Owners Should Know.
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7,905
Posted By
RonMayo
When I was hooking up after a large family...
When I was hooking up after a large family campout, I had at least 10 people helping. 100 yards later the hitch popped up off the ball and there was a lot of excitement.
Also, when backing in...
Forum:
General Chat
02-29-2012, 09:38 PM
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33
Big Rig RVers
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3,710
Posted By
RonMayo
I parked next to a 40' diesel at a RV park in BC....
I parked next to a 40' diesel at a RV park in BC. Hubby came over for a glass of wine and a tour. He loved my deluxe 13' Scamp and told me horror stories about life in his MH.
About then his wife...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-21-2012, 07:52 PM
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71
Bathroom or no bathroom, that is the question..
Views:
28,075
Posted By
RonMayo
I have a 2005 13'Scamp delux with the...
I have a 2005 13'Scamp delux with the toilet/shower and I wouldn't have it any other way. The best part is when it is cold and damp outside and you can take a nice warm shower before going to bed at...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
01-30-2012, 09:17 PM
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79
what does your state have?
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9,436
Posted By
RonMayo
I live in the San Juan Islands of Washington...
I live in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. It's nice here.
If I say more, I will be in serious trouble!
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-21-2011, 08:08 PM
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19
Help with Scamp 13 options
Views:
4,984
Posted By
RonMayo
Hope to see you and if you have any more...
Hope to see you and if you have any more questions please feel free to ask.
Forum:
Hi, I am....
12-05-2011, 01:05 PM
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From the PRC to the USA
Views:
2,680
Posted By
RonMayo
You'll find the Liberty a very good fit with the...
You'll find the Liberty a very good fit with the 13'Scamp. I haven't had to use extension mirrors as the Liberty is wide compared to the Scamp.
The filter on the shower drain can be a problem....
Forum:
General Chat
12-04-2011, 09:52 PM
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24
New Look
Views:
2,805
Posted By
RonMayo
Warning - If you go to the bottom of the page...
Warning - If you go to the bottom of the page there are all sorts of interesting "forums" that you can join and spend time on. Be careful.
Forum:
Hi, I am....
12-04-2011, 09:49 PM
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15
From the PRC to the USA
Views:
2,680
Posted By
RonMayo
Gary - Some years back I spent a lot of time...
Gary - Some years back I spent a lot of time working on projects on the coast of China. It was an interesting and mostly positive experience.
I understand that you are planning on traveling around...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
12-01-2011, 11:56 AM
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29
Do you use extra mirrors when towing?
Views:
5,742
Posted By
RonMayo
In the past I faithfully used extension mirrors...
In the past I faithfully used extension mirrors for my Bambi Airstream and Aljo stick build. However, with my current combination (Jeep Liberty and 13' Scamp) I don't seem to need them. When I look...
Forum:
Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
11-16-2011, 09:05 PM
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6
Post-2006 13' scamp shower drain pump relocation?
Views:
2,496
Posted By
RonMayo
I have a 2005 13' Scamp deluxe with the shower...
I have a 2005 13' Scamp deluxe with the shower drain pump arrangement that you mention.
I've managed to knock the filter off several times and destroyed it once. The filter was mounted on a piece...
Forum:
General Chat
11-14-2011, 01:16 AM
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36
Need campground in Vegas
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3,236
Posted By
RonMayo
Try this website. It adds a couple of Casinos...
Try this website. It adds a couple of Casinos with RV Parks.
Las Vegas Casinos With RV Parks | eHow.com (https://www.ehow.com/list_5791983_las-vegas-casinos-rv-parks.html)
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General Chat
11-13-2011, 07:27 PM
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36
Need campground in Vegas
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3,236
Posted By
RonMayo
Several of the Casinos in LV have RV parks. I've...
Several of the Casinos in LV have RV parks. I've stayed in several over the years and found them both clean and convenient. And I don't gamble.
Forum:
General Chat
10-04-2011, 08:36 PM
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For Pet Owners - The last perfect day
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2,459
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RonMayo
This is for the dog lovers among us. I am a...
This is for the dog lovers among us.
I am a fan of Susan Orlean, a lady writer. I just got a copy of her newest book, "Rin Tin Tin" and have read about half of it.
All I can say is that you...
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General Chat
10-01-2011, 07:27 PM
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For Pet Owners - The last perfect day
Views:
2,459
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RonMayo
My dog, Girl, is 16 and has been RVing with me...
My dog, Girl, is 16 and has been RVing with me for 12 years. The charts tell me she's 80 yo on people terms. She's slowing down. Not jumping well and, well, leaking a little.
I'm 75, going on 76,...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-26-2011, 12:18 AM
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Do you use extra mirrors when towing?
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5,742
Posted By
RonMayo
I find that with my (2004) Jeep Liberty's...
I find that with my (2004) Jeep Liberty's standard rear view mirrors I can see fairly well around my 2005 13' Scamp. It is not 100% but it is fairly close.
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General Chat
09-18-2011, 07:53 PM
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Sightings!
Views:
620,499
Posted By
RonMayo
13' Scamp at Odlin County Park on Lopez Island,...
13' Scamp at Odlin County Park on Lopez Island, WA. No one appeared to be around to talk to.
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General Chat
09-12-2011, 11:58 PM
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Sightings!
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620,499
Posted By
RonMayo
This weekend I visited the Olympic Peninsula of...
This weekend I visited the Olympic Peninsula of Washington and between Port Townsend and Makah saw two Scamps and two Casitas. For me that's a record.
Of course, at this time of year there must be...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-09-2011, 08:17 PM
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OH OH!!! Table & hardware/2009 16' Scamp
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2,178
Posted By
RonMayo
Yeah Donna. I've used the online store twice...
Yeah Donna. I've used the online store twice with ok results.
Forum:
General Chat
09-01-2011, 04:39 PM
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Sightings!
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620,499
Posted By
RonMayo
Saw a Bigfoot Travel Trailer today in the village...
Saw a Bigfoot Travel Trailer today in the village on Lopez Island. A 21'? pulled by a white SUV. We spoke briefly. They once owned a Casita and have visited Lopez Before.
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