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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-11-2021, 09:31 AM
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All is good!
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1,249
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Byron Kinnaman
I wouldn't worry about the battery. Batteries can...
I wouldn't worry about the battery. Batteries can be purchased almost any where.
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
03-08-2021, 01:01 PM
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Chassis/frame grounding on 12 volt syst on a Scamp 13’ deluxe
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2,755
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Byron Kinnaman
WRONG... The green wire on power cor connects to...
WRONG... The green wire on power cor connects to safety ground. the when the converter os connected to power the negative side is connected to the frame of the trailer. The white wire and the green...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
03-08-2021, 12:56 PM
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Chassis/frame grounding on 12 volt syst on a Scamp 13’ deluxe
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2,755
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Byron Kinnaman
Check the converter connections.
Check the converter connections.
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
01-14-2021, 04:06 PM
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Considering ditching the power converter
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Byron Kinnaman
From my point of view a "converter" is a waist of...
From my point of view a "converter" is a waist of space and money. Mine is still in-place, but turned off. Haven't had it on for about 5 years. We camp for close to 100 days every year. Solar...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
01-14-2021, 03:57 PM
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Washing my Scamp on the road
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3,911
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
NOT only high pressure they often use an acid...
NOT only high pressure they often use an acid wash.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-16-2020, 05:12 PM
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Tire Pressure Monitor
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2,487
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Byron Kinnaman
For what it's worth here;s my view of aftermarket...
For what it's worth here;s my view of aftermarket tire pressure monitors. All that I'm aware of attach to end of the valve stem and defeat the Schrader valve inside the valve stem.
The...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-16-2020, 05:05 PM
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off grid heater
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6,971
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Byron Kinnaman
My little 16000 BTU furnace runs so littlei that...
My little 16000 BTU furnace runs so littlei that I don't worry about the noise. Or battery drain. The worst was when the outside temperature dropped to 5°F. Even then the furnace didn't run that...
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Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
11-03-2020, 11:51 AM
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Mesh Food Tents/Food Covers
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1,433
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Byron Kinnaman
I've known about food mesh tents for years and...
I've known about food mesh tents for years and never felt any need for them. Most of our meals are inside the trailer those outside are eaten fast enough that a tent is NOT needed.
Most of our...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-13-2020, 11:08 PM
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Electrical trouble shooting Tools
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2,072
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
I think I meant what I said ±1 not ±.5
I think I meant what I said ±1 not ±.5
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-12-2020, 05:14 PM
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Electrical trouble shooting Tools
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2,072
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Byron Kinnaman
I rmember when we switched from the Simpson 260...
I rmember when we switched from the Simpson 260 to DMMs. It was a problem for the field techs, when the notation on a schematic indicated 24 volts they would call say something like I read 23.7...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-05-2020, 05:00 PM
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1989 13' Scamp dinette cushions
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Byron Kinnaman
Quite the opposite for me. After about 12 years...
Quite the opposite for me. After about 12 years the foam started to break down a bit thus the chusions got fofter. I re foamed with just the firmest foam I could find. Great nights sleep since re...
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General Chat
10-04-2020, 04:25 PM
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Camping in the shoulder season . . . water questions
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2,345
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
Every knows that the moment the air temperature...
Every knows that the moment the air temperature gets to 32°F a;; water freezes.
Now for something a bit more real. The freezer part of fridge is around 0°F. Think about how long it takes to...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-20-2020, 11:30 PM
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Furnace and other heating options.
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Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
Let's take a quick look at this. Typical...
Let's take a quick look at this. Typical RV/Marine battery is 74 amp hours. the Suburban Furnace is about 3 amps (Measured) vs 3.1 amps as listed in the manual. Now "How long will that last?" ...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-20-2020, 07:30 PM
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OR |
New Oregon State Park Fees
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4,689
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Byron Kinnaman
If you don't like State Parks charging more for...
If you don't like State Parks charging more for non-residents don't stay in them. It's been years several since I've stayed in a State Park. There's too many other choices to obsess abut State...
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General Chat
07-31-2020, 10:16 AM
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Do you drink the water in your freshwater tank?
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Byron Kinnaman
:iagree:
:iagree:
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-04-2020, 10:56 AM
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108
Setting up a System
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11,178
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
I really don't understand why you think you need...
I really don't understand why you think you need that much power. I live in 13' Scamp tow to 3 months of the year no hookups, and have a single 74 amph battery and a 65 Watt solar panel and doo just...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-01-2020, 03:44 PM
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Best battery for Scamp 13.
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16,626
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
My advice don't try to over think it.
My advice don't try to over think it.
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-29-2020, 10:24 AM
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Ebrakes: are they worth it?
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2,751
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
Simply put THIS IS NOT TRUE. Most states the...
Simply put THIS IS NOT TRUE. Most states the limit is 3000lbs not 1500le=bs and Oregon law does not address weight at all only stopping distance.
That said there are many cases where trailer...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-28-2020, 05:15 PM
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strange alarm sound
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1,546
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
you might also check that the battery is...
you might also check that the battery is installed correctly NOT backward. The Back wire(s) go to the positive terminal and the white wire(s) got to the negative terminal of the battery.
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-28-2020, 01:59 PM
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8
strange alarm sound
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1,546
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
Before you get carried away did you check the...
Before you get carried away did you check the fuses in the battery box and one just inside under the right side of the couch? My guess that one of those two fuses is no good.
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-20-2020, 09:01 PM
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24
Thoughts on switching to an outdoor kitchen...
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3,031
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
wind and awnings do not play well together.
wind and awnings do not play well together.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-19-2020, 02:52 PM
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82
Altitude or attitude?
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6,484
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
Most of what was said needs to be listened to. ...
Most of what was said needs to be listened to. Now violated expectations seems to the rule when it comes to refrigeration. These things don't cool the same way your home fridge does. The easiest...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-19-2020, 12:35 AM
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16
2003 Casita tripping house GFCI
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3,062
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
ahh Comon. everybody knows that all electrical...
ahh Comon. everybody knows that all electrical problems are either a "Chort" or caused by bad "Ground".
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-18-2020, 04:53 PM
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16
2003 Casita tripping house GFCI
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3,062
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
The first thing to do is understand how a GFI...
The first thing to do is understand how a GFI item works. Ther are two primary wires one is "hot" and 2 is NOT. Or neutral. A GFI device measures the current in both the hot and the neutral lines. ...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-13-2020, 10:54 PM
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45
Problem in high winds
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4,689
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
High winds is another one of those things I've...
High winds is another one of those things I've never worried about. We were in winds strong enough to send everybody's patio rug South. My wife opened the door and ended up on the ground. The only...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-12-2020, 02:22 PM
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15
13’ Scamp Door Installation
Views:
2,105
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
If all else call SCAMP TRAILERS Phone no....
If all else call SCAMP TRAILERS Phone no. 1-800-346-4962
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-09-2020, 12:44 PM
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18
LED replacement bulbs - interior, warm glow?
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2,363
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
Due you mean 3000K color temperature. 3000Lumens...
Due you mean 3000K color temperature. 3000Lumens is very very bright.
Forum:
Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
06-04-2020, 03:55 PM
Replies:
38
Sticky:
Topic Ideas for this New Forum
Views:
13,529
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
My thoughts on security. First off...
My thoughts on security.
First off there's a lot of people that still use a tent. I don't know of any way to lock a tent.
15 year trailer campers here and 35 years of backpacking. Never...
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
06-02-2020, 12:42 PM
Replies:
7
Wanted:
13 standard or deluxe
Views:
878
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
Scamp actually has 3 sizes. A 13' known as a 13 ...
Scamp actually has 3 sizes. A 13' known as a 13
A 16' known as a 16
and A 19' quasi 5th wheel known as a 5er
Forum:
Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
05-29-2020, 01:59 PM
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43
camping axe recommendations
Views:
6,343
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
I don't carry an ax. No need since I generally...
I don't carry an ax. No need since I generally don't have a c"camp fire". Don't need the smoke or the light pollution.
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-26-2020, 02:27 PM
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8
Power Convertor Issue - Flickering LEDs
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724
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
I never use a converter. When the trailer is in...
I never use a converter. When the trailer is in it's nest I use a battery tender to keep the battery charged. When traveling the truck does the job. When camped the Solar panel works great. Don't...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-26-2020, 02:17 PM
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5
Fiberglass Woes
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823
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
If you need to have somebody else do the repair,...
If you need to have somebody else do the repair, I suggest a boat repair place.
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-25-2020, 01:56 PM
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44
Cruise control while towing
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9,884
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Byron Kinnaman
My Dakota Manual says to not use cruse control...
My Dakota Manual says to not use cruse control while towing in one place and the other says to use it. Therefore I use it and have for close to 200,000 miles I had the Dakota. That includes going...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-25-2020, 01:44 PM
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39
Electric brake controller disabled Highlander safety system
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11,049
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
The comment concerns OREGON LAW. "If you have...
The comment concerns OREGON LAW. "If you have trailer brakes they MUST be operational when towing."
I don't know how to make it any clearer.
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-24-2020, 10:48 PM
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39
Electric brake controller disabled Highlander safety system
Views:
11,049
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Byron Kinnaman
Oregon Law...... If you have brakes installed...
Oregon Law...... If you have brakes installed they must be operational.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-23-2020, 11:42 AM
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10
Canvas over reflectix?
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3,288
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
I would never use cotton. You want a sythetic...
I would never use cotton. You want a sythetic that doesn't hold water. It would be a real shame to put cotton on the walls snd ceiling only to need to replace it each spring. (mold and mildew)
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General Chat
05-23-2020, 11:12 AM
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64
Dangerous/other rest stops not to go to.
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10,374
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
If you stayed in as many rest areas as I have if...
If you stayed in as many rest areas as I have if would appear the "Federal mandates" are often ignored. Observation 1. Many truckers drive until around 1:00am .
2. The rest area truck/trailer...
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General Chat
05-16-2020, 12:18 AM
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64
Dangerous/other rest stops not to go to.
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10,374
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
Last april I stopped at that rest area. Snow on...
Last april I stopped at that rest area. Snow on the ground. Sometime I'll spend a night there.
It's only one I know of near Susanville.
Forum:
General Chat
05-15-2020, 02:49 PM
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64
Dangerous/other rest stops not to go to.
Views:
10,374
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
I would suggest you find the definition of...
I would suggest you find the definition of camping. From what I understand camping when it comes to rest areas is when you put up a tent or put ls=awn chairs out. deploy your awning, Some places...
Forum:
General Chat
05-15-2020, 12:00 PM
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64
Dangerous/other rest stops not to go to.
Views:
10,374
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
The nicest rest I've been in was in North Eastern...
The nicest rest I've been in was in North Eastern Texas. the drawback to rest areas is the truck noise. But to be have a place to stop and sleep a few hours I can put up with that.
Forum:
General Chat
05-15-2020, 11:57 AM
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64
Dangerous/other rest stops not to go to.
Views:
10,374
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
What's posted in California is time limits...
What's posted in California is time limits usually around
12 hours.
Forum:
General Chat
05-14-2020, 11:15 PM
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64
Dangerous/other rest stops not to go to.
Views:
10,374
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
I've spent many many nights in rest areas and...
I've spent many many nights in rest areas and never had a problem. I prefer rest areas to Walmart parking lots.
Also I don't want to pay for few hours sleep when my taxes have already paid...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-14-2020, 02:17 PM
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33
tow without electric brakes
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4,118
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Byron Kinnaman
It seems as though a lot of people tow without...
It seems as though a lot of people tow without trailer braes and suggest others do the same. Not good idea. Just because some get away with doesn't mean you should, Look up the laws in your area...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-13-2020, 12:29 PM
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tow without electric brakes
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4,118
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
I agree with Steve. Check local laws. Jut...
I agree with Steve. Check local laws. Jut google towing laws by state.
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-12-2020, 08:00 PM
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5
New Scamp iron support - tree
Views:
1,402
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
That looks very nice. FYI the Scamp fire...
That looks very nice.
FYI the Scamp fire occurred in January of 2006. Therefore most 2006 models are post fire. Anything older is prefire.
I would expect anything made for the current Scamp...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-11-2020, 02:15 PM
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34
Replacing door latch
Views:
7,580
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
A old as your trailer you might want to change...
A old as your trailer you might want to change the latching mech. The spring gets weak over time. I had to replace mine a few years ago My trailer is a 2006 model.
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-10-2020, 04:59 PM
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Getting rid of carpeting on walls
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10,406
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
Nice smooth walls with no fabric covering make...
Nice smooth walls with no fabric covering make for nice echo sound inside the trailer.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-10-2020, 01:18 PM
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Best RV Cover Poll for my Amerigo
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922
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Byron Kinnaman
I/m sorry you had so much trouble with a fabric...
I/m sorry you had so much trouble with a fabric cover. I solved that problem by purchasing not 1 but two steel carport covers. The first is still standing is being used at after 14 years and...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-08-2020, 02:59 PM
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Solar charging of 12V
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2,055
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Byron Kinnaman
Spoken like a true lase comer into solar. I've...
Spoken like a true lase comer into solar. I've been and electronic engineer for a number of years, now I'm retired. It looks to me like several peopl studied solar systems without any understanding.
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-08-2020, 10:34 AM
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Solar charging of 12V
Views:
2,055
Posted By
Byron Kinnaman
Missed points.. First It's a good idea to know...
Missed points..
First It's a good idea to know what your usage is. then size the solar accordingly For some a 100watt is way over kill for me 65 watt if over kill.
You might be able to get by...
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