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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-22-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,470
Posted By Jeff Peterson
We bought a used Olympian Wave 3 and mounted it...

We bought a used Olympian Wave 3 and mounted it under the closet. Seems like the best place in a 13 footer. It works well in that location and keeps us toasty warm even with a couple of windows...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-05-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,778
Posted By Jeff Peterson
No.

No.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-05-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,778
Posted By Jeff Peterson
We've got a Wave 3 in our Scamp 13 and it keeps...

We've got a Wave 3 in our Scamp 13 and it keeps us plenty warm, even with windows cracked. Anything bigger would be overkill.
Forum: General Chat 08-29-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,299
Posted By Jeff Peterson
The long-term solution is to buy a pan that...

The long-term solution is to buy a pan that installs on your tongue and will support two lp tanks. Then get a regulator that automatically switches from an empty tank to the full one. There's a...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-29-2011, 05:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,473
Posted By Jeff Peterson
No, the closet door doesn't get hot. Most of the...

No, the closet door doesn't get hot. Most of the heat is radiated straight out into the living space. We crack the small window over the stove and a ceiling vent. So far we've only needed the "low"...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-29-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,473
Posted By Jeff Peterson
Got the smallest size (Wave 3) for our Scamp 13...

Got the smallest size (Wave 3) for our Scamp 13 and it works great! Best thing is not having to hear a blower kick on and off all night. Plus the fact that it doesn't require any electricity. I...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-17-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,849
Posted By Jeff Peterson
Room for two

Laura,

When we ordered our 13' Scamp, we told the factory that we didn't want the seat back for the gaucho seat in front. They left it off and made us a cushion that fit the entire space, without...
Forum: General Chat 09-04-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,639
Posted By Jeff Peterson
Hi neighbor! We're from rural Polk County, WI!

Hi neighbor! We're from rural Polk County, WI!
Forum: General Chat 04-11-2011, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,214
Posted By Jeff Peterson
Wouldn't think of it!

Wouldn't think of it!
Forum: General Chat 04-11-2011, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,214
Posted By Jeff Peterson
We've got an '08 Scamp 13 that you'd be welcome...

We've got an '08 Scamp 13 that you'd be welcome to look at. We're in Polk County -- next county to the west of Barron. Email peterson [at] lakeland.ws if interested.

Jeff
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-03-2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,504
Posted By Jeff Peterson
I sometimes use my 2004 Nissan Frontier with...

I sometimes use my 2004 Nissan Frontier with 4-cyl. (143 hp), 5-spd. man. to tow our 13' Scamp. I have to say it is barely adequate for the purpose -- I never use fifth gear and often must downshift...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 06-26-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,478
Posted By Jeff Peterson
St. Croix Valley Meet-up August 21-22, 2010

I'm helping organize an event called Energy 2010 Renewable Energy & Resource Fair the weekend of August 21-22 at the Polk County fairgrounds in St. Croix Falls, WI. There's a campground as part of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-11-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,626
Posted By Jeff Peterson
Just got back from our first weekend outing and a...

Just got back from our first weekend outing and a few questions occurred to me:

What good are the little locking mechanisms on Scamp's sliding windows? I don't see that they do anything to keep...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-04-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,851
Posted By Jeff Peterson
I've been wanting to mount a second LP tank on...

I've been wanting to mount a second LP tank on the front of my Scamp, but was a little concerned about tongue weight (and weight in general). I just became aware that there are aluminum tanks...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-27-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,753
Posted By Jeff Peterson
This scoop with the tines resembles ones you find...

This scoop with the tines resembles ones you find in Wisconsin that were used for picking cranberries. I'd guess yours was used in some similar fashion; there's really no point in having tines if...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-22-2009, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,680
Posted By Jeff Peterson
We ordered our '08 Scamp without the seat back...

We ordered our '08 Scamp without the seat back and had them make us a bottom cushion that filled the whole seat area. We've been happy with this arrangement.

Jeff
Forum: Classified Archives 11-06-2009, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,881
Posted By Jeff Peterson
I don't even use the wand; a metal tent peg with...

I don't even use the wand; a metal tent peg with curved end works fine, assuming you're tall enough. Stick the sharp end of the peg into each leg piece to slide them outward from their locked...
Forum: General Chat 10-13-2009, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,424
Posted By Jeff Peterson
Fair question, Alf, and one that we should ask...

Fair question, Alf, and one that we should ask ourselves about lots of things. It's not just the disposal issue that needs to be considered, but also the energy and other resources required to build...
Forum: General Chat 10-11-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,736
Posted By Jeff Peterson
One thing I didn't learn until it was almost too...

One thing I didn't learn until it was almost too late is that, if you order the rear cabinet over the dinette, you don't automatically get a light -- you have to specify that you want the light.
...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-08-2009, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,529
Posted By Jeff Peterson
Thanks for all the responses. Wilder, I like the...

Thanks for all the responses. Wilder, I like the idea of using the city faucet as you've diagrammed, in part because it appears the hand pump could still be used if necessary. Would I need a second...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-08-2009, 06:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,529
Posted By Jeff Peterson
My wife and I are less than satisfied with the...

My wife and I are less than satisfied with the hand pump that came with our '08 Scamp 13 and are considering adding an electric pump. How much work is this? Anyone done it? What advice do you have?...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-09-2009, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,994
Posted By Jeff Peterson
What it says on the website of First Alert: ...

What it says on the website of First Alert:

"Carbon monoxide is not heavier than air. The diffusion of carbon monoxide in air is relatively even, meaning that a source of carbon monoxide can...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-05-2009, 07:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,903
Posted By Jeff Peterson
If you go 30 miles east of St. Paul, I think...

If you go 30 miles east of St. Paul, I think you're in Wisconsin. BTW, it's the St. Croix River -- not the Hudson River -- that divides the two states. But Hudson, Wisconsin is just across the river...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-16-2009, 06:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,671
Posted By Jeff Peterson
We like the idea of a hand pump, but the stock...

We like the idea of a hand pump, but the stock model that came with our '08 Scamp 13 is less than satisfactory -- it takes a lot of pumping to produce a stream and the action works so hard that it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-30-2009, 05:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,574
Posted By Jeff Peterson
Well, I have to be honest -- they look a lot...

Well, I have to be honest -- they look a lot better on the outside than on the inside. My plan to "snake" the wires behind the rat fur went awry when I found out how tightly glued it is to the shell....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-29-2009, 07:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,574
Posted By Jeff Peterson
Instead of replacing the stock taillights, I...

Instead of replacing the stock taillights, I added another set, one on either side of the window. You can see a pic here: https://tinyurl.com/n6vv6l

Jeff
Forum: General Chat 01-09-2009, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,219
Posted By Jeff Peterson
Did it strike anyone else as odd that the camera...

Did it strike anyone else as odd that the camera was directly down range?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-03-2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,015
Posted By Jeff Peterson
Right, besides eliminating fan noise, a heater...

Right, besides eliminating fan noise, a heater w/o a blower would save on the battery.

JP
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-03-2008, 05:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,015
Posted By Jeff Peterson
Somebody recently noted that there's a furnace...

Somebody recently noted that there's a furnace available that doesn't require a blower. I think I'd be interested in that product, as the constant cycling of the factory-installed furnace in my '08...
Forum: Classified Archives 09-22-2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,643
Posted By Jeff Peterson
This one sold yesterday for $3000. Jeff

This one sold yesterday for $3000.

Jeff
Forum: Classified Archives 09-21-2008, 11:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,643
Posted By Jeff Peterson
I'd be glad to look at this for someone if asked....

I'd be glad to look at this for someone if asked.

Jeff
Forum: Classified Archives 09-20-2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,643
Posted By Jeff Peterson
1985 13' Scamp. 715-263-3432. A check of my...

1985 13' Scamp. 715-263-3432.

A check of my phone book puts the location somewhere around Clear Lake in Polk County, WI.

Jeff
Forum: Classified Archives 06-08-2008, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,762
Posted By Jeff Peterson
Cover is SOLD. Thank you.

Cover is SOLD. Thank you.
Forum: Classified Archives 05-26-2008, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,762
Posted By Jeff Peterson
I bought a Calmark cover for my old S13, but sold...

I bought a Calmark cover for my old S13, but sold the trailer before I used it. Here are details of the sale:

> PayPal Payment: USD 528.00 Completed
>
> Qty. Product No. Product ...
Forum: Classified Archives 05-18-2008, 07:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,421
Posted By Jeff Peterson
I was getting ready to sell my '92 Scamp and...

I was getting ready to sell my '92 Scamp and heard an awful noise when I hooked up the battery. I wasn't sure, but it sounded like it was coming from the converter. I was in a hurry to get it fixed...
Forum: Classified Archives 04-23-2008, 06:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,185
Posted By Jeff Peterson
This Scamp has been SOLD! Thanks to all who...

This Scamp has been SOLD! Thanks to all who inquired.

Jeff
Forum: Classified Archives 04-23-2008, 05:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,185
Posted By Jeff Peterson
Just added a full tank of propane and freshly...

Just added a full tank of propane and freshly charged battery. Unfortunately I believe the converter is fried, so I'll be replacing that in the next week, too. Here are a couple interior shots. More...
Forum: Classified Archives 04-13-2008, 08:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,185
Posted By Jeff Peterson
Here's a pic I took last year when we bought our...

Here's a pic I took last year when we bought our Scamp. I'm waiting for the snow to melt so I can give her a good cleaning before I take more. --JP

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Forum: Classified Archives 04-09-2008, 04:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,185
Posted By Jeff Peterson
I'm in Polk County; third county down on the...

I'm in Polk County; third county down on the left-hand side.

Jeff
Forum: Classified Archives 04-09-2008, 04:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,185
Posted By Jeff Peterson
Got your message, Steve. I'll give you a call. Or...

Got your message, Steve. I'll give you a call. Or you can call me at 715-472-2728.

Jeff
Forum: Classified Archives 04-07-2008, 05:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,185
Posted By Jeff Peterson
I have a '92 Scamp 13 that I bought last summer....

I have a '92 Scamp 13 that I bought last summer. We had so much fun with it that we decided to order a new one. (Thanks to some insurance money!) Pics aren't ready yet because I have had time to do...
Forum: Classified Archives 03-21-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,630
Posted By Jeff Peterson
I'll say it was worth it! Good find and congrats...

I'll say it was worth it! Good find and congrats on your new Scamp!

Jeff
WI
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