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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-08-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,485
Posted By Oliver P
Don - the point I was trying to make was that if...

Don - the point I was trying to make was that if the outside temperature was very cold and you were trying to maintain a relatively high internal temperature and your trailer is not well insulated...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-07-2010, 12:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,485
Posted By Oliver P
I think that depends largely on how cold it is...

I think that depends largely on how cold it is and how warm you want your trailer to be. I would probably not leave the fan on all the time if I was not plugged in. my digital thermostat also has a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-07-2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,485
Posted By Oliver P
I too have the same problem. When that suburban...

I too have the same problem. When that suburban kicks on so do I.

I had an idea to modify the circuit with a switch so that when I am plugged in and the heater on the fan in the suburban never...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-07-2010, 08:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,865
Posted By Oliver P
Overhead storage.

Just got back from my last trip in my 13' scamp. Need to do something about clothing storage.

I want to make a lightweight overhead storage shelf over the bed.

I know this question has been...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-01-2010, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,141
Posted By Oliver P
I have finally managed to get to the end of my...

I have finally managed to get to the end of my restoration and the Dometic is in place.

I saw what I consider as poor performance of the fridge when I was testing out on my covered deck. As...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-14-2010, 11:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,872
Posted By Oliver P
Frank, it looks to me like the VIN might have...

Frank,
it looks to me like the VIN might have been deleted due to a crack in the tongue. I think I see another crack on the top of that member.

But, the number might have also been...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-12-2010, 01:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,141
Posted By Oliver P
I have a 1984 (ish) Dometic 2201. The fridge is...

I have a 1984 (ish) Dometic 2201. The fridge is out of the trailer as I had to repair both LP and DC functionality.

All is working now.

What I am finding is what everyone else says - AC and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-11-2010, 08:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,824
Posted By Oliver P
Thanks Gina, just what i was looking for. ...

Thanks Gina, just what i was looking for.

$115 was a little steep for me.

Looks like I will be looking for an inexpensive one.
How long do the batteries last??
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-11-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,824
Posted By Oliver P
Is there a digital thermostat upgrade available...

Is there a digital thermostat upgrade available for Suburban Propane heaters??

THX

-O
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-04-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,083
Posted By Oliver P
Ospho works very well for removing rust stains...

Ospho works very well for removing rust stains from pretty much any painted/gelcoated surface. As it is also an acid use with caution!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-26-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,811
Posted By Oliver P
Ordered the tool yesterday. Thanks for the link...

Ordered the tool yesterday. Thanks for the link donna. One thing I wanted to mention. That place charged me $11 in shipping which I think was a little steep. Might be available with less shipping...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-25-2009, 06:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,811
Posted By Oliver P
Thanks everyone. Just what I was looking...

Thanks everyone.

Just what I was looking for. Glad I asked. I was going to try and install like a windshield seal. Pretty sure now that would not have worked too well!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-24-2009, 07:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,811
Posted By Oliver P
I have new front and rear window seals to...

I have new front and rear window seals to install. Got a couple of questions.
1. What is the best adhesive to join the ends of the seal together?
2. Better to have the join at the top or bottom of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-21-2009, 06:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,645
Posted By Oliver P
$50 ish for a glorified scissor jack seems a...

$50 ish for a glorified scissor jack seems a little high to me.

I went to a local auto junkyard last week and grabbed 5 scissor jacks for $4 each.

Even the smallest ones (that weigh 4.5 lbs...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-20-2009, 10:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,256
Posted By Oliver P
A couple of pics of the offending metal that...

A couple of pics of the offending metal that caused all this. These are a section of tongue from both sides. You can see that the crack is all the way through 3 of the 4 sides. The crack was just...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-20-2009, 10:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,256
Posted By Oliver P
Just a quick update. As is always the case, once...

Just a quick update. As is always the case, once I pulled the "Kitchen" out I found the floor under that damaged also. Things have been moving much slower than expected.
I now expect to have the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-17-2009, 08:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,980
Posted By Oliver P
Hey Rick. Yes, your fridge probably has...

Hey Rick. Yes, your fridge probably has different 12V and 115AC heaters. Probably the same refrigerant system for all three modes of operation. There is probably something else going on. The...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-17-2009, 10:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,980
Posted By Oliver P
Just to clarify. My Dometic is a 2201. 95Watt...

Just to clarify. My Dometic is a 2201. 95Watt for the 115 VAC and 95Watt for the 12VDC.

IN 12V mode (assuming actual 12VDC) Current draw : Approx 8 Amperes.
IN 115 AC mode Current draw: 0.83...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-17-2009, 07:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,980
Posted By Oliver P
Hey Roy. My current prob is actually in the...

Hey Roy. My current prob is actually in the fridge from my Scamp. My Westie came from the factory with only a poorly insulated icebox which is basically worthless unless you park next to an ice...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-17-2009, 06:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,980
Posted By Oliver P
I know yours is not a Dometic but all 3-way...

I know yours is not a Dometic but all 3-way fridges are similar. The resistance spec for a Dometic 12V element is 0.66 Ohms +/- 10%. I suspect your heater is bad.

A high resistance (bad) heater...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-11-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,708
Posted By Oliver P
Looks like it was decided for me. No OSB in...

Looks like it was decided for me. No OSB in the thickness I needed. The Depot had nothing close to the right thickness.


Lowes had what I was looking for. The original OSB measured at...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-10-2009, 07:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,708
Posted By Oliver P
I do not want to increase the thickness of the...

I do not want to increase the thickness of the floor ply due to weight issues. I am trying to stick to the 5/8 nominal size that was used originally.

The OSB that I took out that I think is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-10-2009, 01:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,708
Posted By Oliver P
Hey Greg, I understand that the marine ply...

Hey Greg,

I understand that the marine ply is superior for the weather resistance. I am more worried about the lack of stiffness from marine ply vs OSB. The reason I am replacing now is because of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-10-2009, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,708
Posted By Oliver P
I am at the point now where I need to glass in my...

I am at the point now where I need to glass in my new floor. I have read many posts on these boards and the consensus is that OSB sucks.

I was at Home depot yesterday to check plywood...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-07-2009, 06:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,256
Posted By Oliver P
Thanks but there was some uglyness too. Welding...

Thanks but there was some uglyness too. Welding the 11 ga to the old 14 ga was more difficult than I expected. Difficult to balance between good penetration and not blowing through on the butt...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-06-2009, 10:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,256
Posted By Oliver P
Finally found the time to dive into the repairs. ...

Finally found the time to dive into the repairs. Been at it hard for the last couple of weeks. Here are some progress pictures.

My scamp is an '86. Turns out that Scamp changed from 14 ga...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-05-2009, 11:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,894
Posted By Oliver P
Thanks Tim, I will probably fab up a cover...

Thanks Tim,

I will probably fab up a cover too. Keep the arachnids out.

I coworker suggested I check McMaster. Sure enough they have india glass (very high temp mica).

P/N 8802K16
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-05-2009, 06:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,894
Posted By Oliver P
I have the fridge out of my scamp right now for...

I have the fridge out of my scamp right now for some general R&R. The flame sight glass in the side of the burner box is missing. I cannot seem to find a Replacement Part number.

Any ideas on...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-13-2009, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,256
Posted By Oliver P
Thanks Karin for the response. if you do...

Thanks Karin for the response.

if you do not already have your front floor in place do you think you can snap some pics of the inside where the front of the body rests on the tongue members. I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-12-2009, 11:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,256
Posted By Oliver P
Hi All. Just got home last night with my new (to...

Hi All. Just got home last night with my new (to me) Scamp. Overall I am very happy with the Scamp but as is the case with all used vehicles it does need some TLC.

As I understand it this...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-08-2009, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,766
Posted By Oliver P
Thanks Pete. Just the info I was looking for!

Thanks Pete. Just the info I was looking for!
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-08-2009, 06:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,766
Posted By Oliver P
The brakes that scamp sells for their 13 trailers...

The brakes that scamp sells for their 13 trailers are 7" brakes which appear to be relatively rare. 10" brakes seem to be more popular and appear to cost less.

Is it possible to put 10" brakes...
Forum: Classified Archives 05-07-2009, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,644
Posted By Oliver P
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