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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-18-2009, 08:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,770
Posted By John & Sandy M
While we were at Stone Mt. GA early this month a...

While we were at Stone Mt. GA early this month a front came through with gusts of wind above 60 mph. We were away from our 99 Scamp and a wind gust bent one of the "X" braces on the awning. My wife...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-18-2009, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,024
Posted By John & Sandy M
This switch is to pump water back to the gray...

This switch is to pump water back to the gray water tank and it's only about a 2 gpm pump... meaning slow. It's also extremely easy to plug the thing so it doesn't work. It is fairly easy to clean...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-20-2007, 05:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,891
Posted By John & Sandy M
You can get an idea of the size and shape of the...

You can get an idea of the size and shape of the door seal at the bottom. After it is cut to length, a aluminum bar fits along the front and is pop riveted into a curved metal bracket at the door...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-19-2007, 07:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,579
Posted By John & Sandy M
A deep cycle battery should do fine recovering...

A deep cycle battery should do fine recovering from the discharge. If you have the standard 7-pin tug/trailer connection there should be a hot line from the tug battery to the trailer which should...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-16-2007, 07:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,891
Posted By John & Sandy M
Our 99 Scamp had a gap under the door too. It...

Our 99 Scamp had a gap under the door too. It appears to be a common problem with the curved doors. Our gap was about 1" and I was able to get a good seal using garage door seal pop riveted to the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-10-2007, 03:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,733
Posted By John & Sandy M
One thing to remember with the propane fridges is...

One thing to remember with the propane fridges is that they are SLOW to get cooled down (on either electric or propane... and they don't make any noise). You might leave it on in either mode over...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-10-2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,372
Posted By John & Sandy M
My wife and I really havn't had much of a problem...

My wife and I really havn't had much of a problem getting 5 or so days from our batteries...remember that the tug has one too. I use a marine/rv battery in the Durango and use it for some of the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-24-2007, 07:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,474
Posted By John & Sandy M
Approximately level would be best. The thing to...

Approximately level would be best. The thing to remember is that the tongue weight increases with a "nose down" attitude on the trailer. For a 13' this probably isn't a big deal but with the 16-17'...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-12-2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,155
Posted By John & Sandy M
Another option might be to lay "economical" vinyl...

Another option might be to lay "economical" vinyl on the floor and cut out over the area of the steel band. This gives a light weight and flexible base. The "good" stuff simply goes over the econo...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-30-2007, 07:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,769
Posted By John & Sandy M
Herb; could you elaborate a bit on this......

Herb; could you elaborate a bit on this... perhaps as a topic in "owners helping owners". This seems to be a handy thing to know how to do!

Regards
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-23-2007, 07:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,769
Posted By John & Sandy M
John; we have a 16' Scamp '99. All of the tools...

John; we have a 16' Scamp '99. All of the tools I carry fit into a moderate size tackle box that will store at the side of the furnace (I'm assuming you have the front bath model Scamp like us). ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-16-2007, 06:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,235
Posted By John & Sandy M
We have a Scamp 16' and generally use a small...

We have a Scamp 16' and generally use a small thermostatically controlled electric heater as long as we have access to 120 V power. We will use the propane furnace if necessary but the fan is quite...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-11-2007, 07:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,771
Posted By John & Sandy M
Be sure to check state laws regarding the max....

Be sure to check state laws regarding the max. trailer weight without brakes. California requires brakes on trailers around 2000 lb (forget what the exact weight is).
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-08-2007, 07:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,864
Posted By John & Sandy M
I did notice on our Scamp that the rims get quite...

I did notice on our Scamp that the rims get quite hot due to breaking in traffic. This is independent of the bearing temp and not an indication of bearing failure. Break failure in drum brakes used...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-31-2007, 07:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,273
Posted By John & Sandy M
Actually my wife and I ran the camper from the...

Actually my wife and I ran the camper from the battery for five days without problem BUT you must minimize draw on the battery by using the old fashioned kerosene lamp for exterior light, LED's for...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-30-2007, 07:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,273
Posted By John & Sandy M
Hi David I personally like the location of...

Hi David

I personally like the location of the Scamp battery box. It's located on the trailer tongue and outside the trailer. Batteries tend to leak some and generate hydrogen gas when charging....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-24-2007, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,856
Posted By John & Sandy M
I can't say for the surmside but nearly all that...

I can't say for the surmside but nearly all that come equipped with a roof AC have additional roof support to prevent sagging. Most all of the "add in" AC units are installed somewhere on the side...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-23-2007, 04:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,017
Posted By John & Sandy M
Hi Donna; What brand of fiberglass? I think...

Hi Donna; What brand of fiberglass?

I think both are good trailers; light and easy to tow. Aluminum is actually quite a reactive metal and depending on what it is in contact with, can oxidize...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-15-2007, 11:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 24,842
Posted By John & Sandy M
We have a 16' Scamp which has about the same...

We have a 16' Scamp which has about the same equipment as the Casita. I run everything in the trailer... including the AC from a 20 Amp. 110 volt standard outlet. The trailer is equiped with a 30...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-10-2007, 07:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,706
Posted By John & Sandy M
That looks like a super idea! My wife was going...

That looks like a super idea! My wife was going to add lining to the curtains anyway and I have one of those "emergency" space blankets... a thin, flexible, reflective, mylar material that reflects...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-06-2007, 08:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,223
Posted By John & Sandy M
I don't know about grooming your dogs while...

I don't know about grooming your dogs while camping https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/confuse.gif

The important thing is the dimensions of the table top vs. the space...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-04-2007, 12:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,706
Posted By John & Sandy M
My wife and I are retired and don’t necessarily...

My wife and I are retired and don’t necessarily want to get up with the sun every morning! We are planning on replacing the light weight curtains with something that does a better job keeping the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-28-2007, 08:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,559
Posted By John & Sandy M
Sure sounds like your "new" battery isn't charged...

Sure sounds like your "new" battery isn't charged as this is exactly the same thing that happened to us when our original ('99) battery when it finally died this fall. The lights were bright for...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-25-2007, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,223
Posted By John & Sandy M
Post We had a small folding table too. It wasn't...

We had a small folding table too. It wasn't water resistant and the thing had to be removed from the trailer when we camped. That is what got me going on a custom sized table that was water...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-25-2007, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,223
Posted By John & Sandy M
Most of the time we are able to find and use...

Most of the time we are able to find and use picnic tables when we camp but, when it's raining or when the table is in the direct sun, it's nice to get the cooking/eating surface under the awning. ...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-23-2007, 08:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,013
Posted By John & Sandy M
The "swamp" cooler uses a flow of DRY air passing...

The "swamp" cooler uses a flow of DRY air passing through recirculating water through a mat. The water evaporates to cool the air which then enters the cabin. The system works great in the desert...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-21-2007, 08:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 35,220
Posted By John & Sandy M
Actually the flooring of the Scamp is cellulose...

Actually the flooring of the Scamp is cellulose fibers encased in epoxy resin (fancy way of describing resin coated wood). Casita is fiberglass encased in epoxy resin. I know from experience that,...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-06-2007, 08:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,545
Posted By John & Sandy M
Both the Scamp and the Casita are high quality FG...

Both the Scamp and the Casita are high quality FG trailers. We happen to own a '99 Scamp with the side dinette/front full bath and love it. Works well with my wife and I plus one grandchild. We...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-03-2007, 08:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,890
Posted By John & Sandy M
I inspected the brake shoes when I had the wheel...

I inspected the brake shoes when I had the wheel bearings cleaned, inspected and repacked. The grease seals were replaced at the same time as they were damaged during removal. No grease on the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-01-2007, 09:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,890
Posted By John & Sandy M
Craig; I checked the wiring connections... they...

Craig; I checked the wiring connections... they were connected using a barrel crimp connector and wrapped with electrical tape. While this wouldn't be my choice of connection, the tape appeared to...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-31-2007, 08:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,890
Posted By John & Sandy M
Pete: thanks! This is exactly what I'm looking...

Pete: thanks! This is exactly what I'm looking for. I'm not sure whether the axel is Dexter or some other mfg. as Scamp used two brands. I'm sure the adjustments and such are similar tho.

I'm...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-29-2007, 10:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,890
Posted By John & Sandy M
I have noticed for some time that the curb side...

I have noticed for some time that the curb side wheel is generally warmer than the street side. This is most noticable when towing in urban traffic. The bearings are good and just inspected and...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-17-2007, 07:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,744
Posted By John & Sandy M
I used Penetrol on the top and front of our 99...

I used Penetrol on the top and front of our 99 Scamp. It worked very nicely BUT it is a conditioner, not a coating. I applied the Penetrol according to the directions (don't let the stuff dry on...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-27-2006, 09:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,806
Posted By John & Sandy M
I purchased a "starter kit" some years ago for...

I purchased a "starter kit" some years ago for $25 which includes one button and communications link to the PC. In large quantities the cost drops to around a buck per button. I've used them in a...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-26-2006, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,806
Posted By John & Sandy M
There have been quite a few discussions about...

There have been quite a few discussions about winterizing and trailer internal temps. We live in Calabash NC which is about as close to the NC/SC border on the Atlantic as you can get and generally...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-16-2006, 09:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,037
Posted By John & Sandy M
I had the same prob. with our 99 Scamp. The door...

I had the same prob. with our 99 Scamp. The door handle is pressed downward on the inside to open. There is an internal spring in the latch mech. to return the handle to horizontal. While...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-16-2006, 08:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 22,194
Posted By John & Sandy M
I assume it would be easy enough to connect the...

I assume it would be easy enough to connect the marker lights to the same circuit as the tail lights. I don't know if you are using a 4-pin or 7-pin connector for the trailer. It would be easy...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-27-2006, 09:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,130
Posted By John & Sandy M
I guess they don't call your egg "Casita" for...

I guess they don't call your egg "Casita" for nothing... "Casita" is Spanish for "Little House" and almost all of the little eggs are about as complex as your home and will require maintenance and an...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-16-2006, 08:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,410
Posted By John & Sandy M
Actually it is quite handy to have a 30-15 Amp...

Actually it is quite handy to have a 30-15 Amp and a 15-30 Amp conversion plugs. I've found that most of the camp grounds have the 30 Amp outlets and the 15 Amp extension cords are much less...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-05-2006, 07:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,554
Posted By John & Sandy M
The manual for our '99 Scamp 16 lists a 1 7/8...

The manual for our '99 Scamp 16 lists a 1 7/8 ball for the 13' Scamp. Perhaps just as important... what wiring connector is used? While the "standard" connection for the Scamp 13' is a flat 4 pin...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-29-2006, 05:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,702
Posted By John & Sandy M
I don't think I would bother. The...

I don't think I would bother. The recommendations I have from Scamp is to support the trailer under the frame and let some of the pressure out of the tires. The tires arn't going to be any...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-29-2006, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,594
Posted By John & Sandy M
I used some powdered rust remover, normally used...

I used some powdered rust remover, normally used to remove rust from driveways, from Lowes. You make a paste of the stuff and apply to the rust stain. Let it sit for 30 min. or so and rinse it off....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-07-2006, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,001
Posted By John & Sandy M
Scamp uses an aluminumized bubble material (two...

Scamp uses an aluminumized bubble material (two thicknesses) covered with carpet. This works well with radient heating and isn't too bad down to the mid 20's based on our experience. I've monitored...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-07-2006, 06:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,620
Posted By John & Sandy M
If you have a bearing buddy you had best buy a...

If you have a bearing buddy you had best buy a bearing buddy bra! https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/l31.gif

By the way, these actually keep extruded grease from coming out...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-01-2006, 07:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,409
Posted By John & Sandy M
My wife and I have been using our Scamp as a...

My wife and I have been using our Scamp as a "spare" bedroom when visiting our daughter Thanksgiving-Christmas and have camped in primative sites very early in the spring when night time temps are in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2006, 04:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,583
Posted By John & Sandy M
Get the brakes if buying new! I think the 13'...

Get the brakes if buying new! I think the 13' Scamp is already above the CA limit but, when you need to stop you don't need a thousand pounds or so pushing you down the road to meet what you would...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-17-2006, 07:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,687
Posted By John & Sandy M
Just a couple of other thoughts... (1) We...

Just a couple of other thoughts...

(1) We purchased our Scamp because of the light weight. I did NOT want to purchase another tow vehicle in addition to an RV.

(2) The fiberglass RV's...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-03-2006, 07:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,651
Posted By John & Sandy M
Hi Bob; by seasonal emergency use meaning...

Hi Bob; by seasonal emergency use meaning hurricane season? There is a fellow in the North East (Vermont?) using a 13 Scamp for the same purpose (not hurricanes tho). I seem to recall that he used...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-03-2006, 06:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,688
Posted By John & Sandy M
I think for the all electric the only concern...

I think for the all electric the only concern would be the heat from the condenser (same as the fridge in your kitchen). If there is adequate exposure to the outside of the hull I would seal it just...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-27-2006, 07:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,824
Posted By John & Sandy M
A few questions: >>>1 What type of electrical...

A few questions:
>>>1 What type of electrical connection to the tug? Normal would be the 7-pin bargman but some of the 13's may have the 4-pin.
>>>2 What kind of shape is the battery in? I...
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