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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-24-2007, 07:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,500
Posted By Gary Little
The Little Titan works great! $170.00 at Lowes....

The Little Titan works great! $170.00 at Lowes. It pulls 11amps.

Gary
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-24-2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,918
Posted By Gary Little
Thanks Peter. Does the Ranger feel more stable? ...

Thanks Peter. Does the Ranger feel more stable?

Gary
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-23-2007, 08:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,918
Posted By Gary Little
Thanks for the info. The only problem I have with...

Thanks for the info. The only problem I have with air shocks are the addition stress on the factory shock mount. Have you ever had any problem with that?

The hitch weight is high for my Gross...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-23-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,918
Posted By Gary Little
I own a 2000 Chevy Astro van. I have 420lbs. ...

I own a 2000 Chevy Astro van. I have 420lbs. tongue weight and would like to take away some of the drop in the rear end when I hook up the camper. What is the best and most economical way to do...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-23-2006, 05:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,482
Posted By Gary Little
The Astro is a 2000. And Yes, I have the 8 wire...

The Astro is a 2000. And Yes, I have the 8 wire bundle in the rear. But, how did you tie in the wires from your controller under your dash area? The wht,blk,blu and red. My controller is a Tekonsha...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-23-2006, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,482
Posted By Gary Little
Is there a OEM wiring harness available to plug...

Is there a OEM wiring harness available to plug into the Astro with 4 wire leads to connect to my brake controller? Or do I have to wire everything in from scratch. The Astro is prewired at the back...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-20-2006, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,384
Posted By Gary Little
Well I finely found me a real nice 2000 Chevy...

Well I finely found me a real nice 2000 Chevy Astro passenger van with the 3.73 rear end. The van is in excellent condition and I love it. I will probably travel with the rear seats remove (approx....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-10-2006, 05:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,827
Posted By Gary Little
Has anyone every used a Chevy Astro for a tow...

Has anyone every used a Chevy Astro for a tow vehicle? I have been researching them and it appears that a 2000 and new is equipped with a "Tow/Haul " mode for the transmission. I would like to tow a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-30-2006, 04:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,441
Posted By Gary Little
I currently own a 04 Highlander w/ 3.3v6. It does...

I currently own a 04 Highlander w/ 3.3v6. It does a pretty good job but would like something that is a little stronger in the rear. (The Highlander is on a Camry chassis). I am towing approx....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-24-2006, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,175
Posted By Gary Little
Thanks Roger, I will set up the sway control...

Thanks Roger,
I will set up the sway control bar as you mentioned. That is great info on the WDH also. I did find in my owners manaul that Toyota does not recommend using a WDH. I'm sure it is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-23-2006, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,175
Posted By Gary Little
I recently purchase a used Olympian sway control...

I recently purchase a used Olympian sway control bar. I was not lucky enough to also get the installation instructions. What is the best way to set the proper friction for best control? I don't want...
Forum: Classified Archives 06-22-2006, 08:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,919
Posted By Gary Little
I'm sorry this camper is sold. Thanks, ...

I'm sorry this camper is sold.
Thanks,
Gary
Forum: Classified Archives 06-08-2006, 03:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,919
Posted By Gary Little
Hey Andrew, I just received your e-mail. I...

Hey Andrew,
I just received your e-mail. I can call you tomorrow or you are welcome to call me @ 828-464-0268 anytime.

Thanks,
Gary
Forum: Classified Archives 06-06-2006, 07:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,919
Posted By Gary Little
also. ry

also.


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Forum: Classified Archives 06-06-2006, 07:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,919
Posted By Gary Little
More pictures of the front area and AC. Put...

More pictures of the front area and AC. Put porta-potti in closet so it would be higher and you don't have to move it between "Jobs". Can still utilize closet also.

Thanks,
Gary
Forum: Classified Archives 06-04-2006, 06:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,919
Posted By Gary Little
Thanks Leslie for your comments. This is the...

Thanks Leslie for your comments. This is the 9000BTU air conditioner. Notice the 4"x4" exhaust dust on the exterior for the exhaust. I did not want to cut up this little jewel like some folk's do...
Forum: Classified Archives 06-03-2006, 09:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,919
Posted By Gary Little
and more pictures

and more pictures
Forum: Classified Archives 06-03-2006, 09:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,919
Posted By Gary Little
more pictures

more pictures
Forum: Classified Archives 06-03-2006, 08:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,919
Posted By Gary Little
New 3/4" Fir plywood floor w/ underside...

New 3/4" Fir plywood floor w/ underside fiberglassed
New exterior urethane based paint w/ new Scamp (orignal style) decals
32amp Atwwod power distribution center w/ charger and converter(5 ac ,12...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-03-2006, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,854
Posted By Gary Little
Is your Casita a 16' or 17'? The rally was...

Is your Casita a 16' or 17'? The rally was mentioned in the "Rally and gathering" link on this forum. Go to 4Pawskingdom.com for the campground info. It is a neat place if you have dogs. The bath...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-02-2006, 07:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,328
Posted By Gary Little
That really looks neat Rocky. You did a fine...

That really looks neat Rocky. You did a fine job.You are probably right about the Escape. I looked at a nice 17' Casita this week but the tongue weight is around 335#. The Highland tongue wt. max. is...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-01-2006, 07:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,854
Posted By Gary Little
Thanks Bob, That will be nice. Thanks for the...

Thanks Bob,
That will be nice. Thanks for the info. What do you tow your Casita with?
are you going to the NC Fiberglass rally at Four Paws in a few weeks?

Gary
Forum: General Chat 05-31-2006, 09:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,005
Posted By Gary Little
Dryer box works good for venting.

Dryer box works good for venting.
Forum: General Chat 05-31-2006, 09:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,005
Posted By Gary Little
AC is strapped in to hold it in placed. Gary

AC is strapped in to hold it in placed.

Gary
Forum: General Chat 05-31-2006, 08:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 26,007
Posted By Gary Little
I guess I am the only person that has had success...

I guess I am the only person that has had success with the "portable units". My Egde Star 9000 BTU works great in the 13' Scamp. And now that we are not on the road, I simply carry the 55lb. unit to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-31-2006, 09:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,985
Posted By Gary Little
Byron, I have a Custom Deluxe and my tongue...

Byron,
I have a Custom Deluxe and my tongue wt. is 156# . So, we are very close. Total wt. is close to 1500 lbs. I have a 9000 BTU portable AC, 2.5gal AC water heater,Microwave, TV, toaster oven,...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-28-2006, 10:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,854
Posted By Gary Little
Chris, Just returned from Honey Bear...

Chris,
Just returned from Honey Bear Campground in Boone. It Is very Nice. A little higher rates than some but the beauty of the sites are worth it. The bath house needs some work but it is as...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-18-2006, 08:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,854
Posted By Gary Little
Thanks Chris, We are actually staying 4...

Thanks Chris,
We are actually staying 4 miles before you get to Flintlock. It is called Honey Bear Campground. It is also off Hwy 105. turn left onto Popular Grove rd. Campground is on the left....
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-16-2006, 08:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,854
Posted By Gary Little
We just returned from ours first every camping...

We just returned from ours first every camping trip and the first for our restored 1986 13' Scamp. Everything was great! The mountains of N.C. are great. I can't believe there is such beauty only 90...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-11-2006, 08:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,954
Posted By Gary Little
Yes. The alignment is perfect. This was my wifes...

Yes. The alignment is perfect. This was my wifes idea. I know it will not help much in the wind, but it is great when loading and unloading at home in the garage.

Thanks,
Gary
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-10-2006, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,954
Posted By Gary Little
Thanks Brian. Gary

Thanks Brian.

Gary
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-10-2006, 01:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,522
Posted By Gary Little
I agree 100% ! They(Scamp) have a neat concept,it...

I agree 100% ! They(Scamp) have a neat concept,it just needs a little more engineering thought put into it.

Thanks,
Gary
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-10-2006, 11:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,522
Posted By Gary Little
Thanks Donna, I put the glue on the 2" x 2"...

Thanks Donna,
I put the glue on the 2" x 2" pieces of Fiber board and then pulled the rat fur back just enough to slide it into place. It wasn't very hard.
It was $400.00 for the paint job. I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-09-2006, 09:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,522
Posted By Gary Little
Inside rear with new custom made window...

Inside rear with new custom made window treatments(This is my wifes profession). And new custom cushions. Look close at the exterior shots, no screws through the hull to mount the curtain rod...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-09-2006, 08:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,954
Posted By Gary Little
I used a Edge Star Portable AC in my restoration...

I used a Edge Star Portable AC in my restoration of my 1986 Scamp. I have a custom deluxe so the pantry was only 12" wide that I was working with. I cut out the lower portion of the pantry and made...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-08-2006, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,968
Posted By Gary Little
Thanks Christi, I have tried to clean the...

Thanks Christi,
I have tried to clean the tire cover with no luck. I guess I will use a plastic bag as Donna mentioned and order another new one. Thanks,
Gary
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-07-2006, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,968
Posted By Gary Little
2788 I JUST COMPLETED MY TOTAL RESTORATION OF...

2788
I JUST COMPLETED MY TOTAL RESTORATION OF MY 1986 13 SCAMP! I purchased a new spare tire from Northern Tool and a new cover from Scamp. It appears that after only a few days while setting in...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-02-2006, 08:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,038
Posted By Gary Little
Thanks Jeff. That helps a bunch. Is the cushion...

Thanks Jeff. That helps a bunch. Is the cushion jointing strip(hinge point) in the front or back(against the camper) when the cushions are correctly installed?

Thanks,
Gary
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-01-2006, 09:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,038
Posted By Gary Little
Well I am almost finished with my total...

Well I am almost finished with my total restoration of my '86 13' scamp. But I threw out the old cushion covers before my wife was finished sewing the new covers....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-11-2006, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,308
Posted By Gary Little
2151 The one universal feature of trailer...

2151
The one universal feature of trailer wiring which I have seen so far is that it is a mess of wires under a cabinet or carpet somewhere. In my Boler 1700, for instance, the umbillical cable...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-11-2006, 02:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,426
Posted By Gary Little
2150 Gary, looks pretty close to those on my...

2150
Gary, looks pretty close to those on my 16' 02. What part of NC do you call home? We're between Rocky Mount and Tarboro.

Al[/quote]
I live in Conover. I have a better photo of the ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-10-2006, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,308
Posted By Gary Little
Does anyone have a photo of where the wires from...

Does anyone have a photo of where the wires from the trailer connector cable go before they run to the interior wiring( junction box, wire nuts, terminal blocks)? Where is the battery cables...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-10-2006, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,426
Posted By Gary Little
This may be a better picture. Thanks, ...

This may be a better picture.

Thanks,
Gary
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-10-2006, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,426
Posted By Gary Little
I'm sorry, I am having trouble getting the photos...

I'm sorry, I am having trouble getting the photos to load.

Gary
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-10-2006, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,426
Posted By Gary Little
Has anyone every seen this type of decals on a 13?

Has anyone every seen this type of decals on a 13?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-09-2006, 09:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,986
Posted By Gary Little
Picture of decals. Thanks, Gary

Picture of decals.
Thanks,
Gary
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-09-2006, 09:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,986
Posted By Gary Little
No, I only have a porta potti. Thanks, ...

No, I only have a porta potti.

Thanks,
Gary
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-09-2006, 09:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,986
Posted By Gary Little
Thank you Lorene. That is also my mothers...

Thank you Lorene.
That is also my mothers name. How cool! I love your 13. It is very nice. You are correct, my is just like yours. I just don't have the rear header cabinets. I am really confused...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-09-2006, 09:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,986
Posted By Gary Little
It is a large closet. But, I think I will use it...

It is a large closet. But, I think I will use it as the porta potti area since the floor is 6 inches higher. It will make it more like stting on a normal 16" high toilet.

Thanks,
Gary
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-08-2006, 10:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,986
Posted By Gary Little
I purchased a 1986 Scamp but I have never seen...

I purchased a 1986 Scamp but I have never seen another with the same decal and stripe like this. Also the front window is 19 X 19. Justin at Scamp said they have never put in a window this size...
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