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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-03-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 937
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Thanks All, As always an issue is more nuanced...

Thanks All, As always an issue is more nuanced than it may seem at first. Appreciate the insight. D. Mc
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-02-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 937
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Oh Yea, Didn't think of backing up. That's a...

Oh Yea, Didn't think of backing up. That's a deal breaker. Thanks for clearing that up. D.Mc.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-02-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 937
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Hitches & Brakes

Hey Gang,

Have a Scamp 13. Never had brakes but have had no problems with either trailer or TV (Jeep Grand Cherokee). There have been many posts regarding, hitches brakes, anti-sway devices,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-03-2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 831
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Tongue weight

Be very careful. not to load too much weight behind the axel. Lighten the tongue weight too much and you will have a problem with swaying which can become unstable. A case of the tail wagging the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-13-2023, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,023
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Trailer Covers

Had the same dilemma. My Scottish heritage would not allow me to pay for a Caremark. Found a place that made covers for horse trailers & the like. They provided a design sheet, I provided the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-06-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,706
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Mice

Don't forget the shore power cable. This is a very handy access point for the little rascals. We installed a bulkhead fitting so there is no longer an opening for the cable. D.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-19-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 824
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Freaky water Tank Accident

While on the road on one occasion, blew the right tire on the Scamp. The tire shredded and a piece broke through the flooring under the water tank and sheared off the drain valve of the tank.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-10-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,304
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Marker Lights Install

So on our Scamp, the incandescent marker lights & fixtures were corroded & needed to be replaced. Replaced with E-trailer MCL32AB MCL32RB Led marker lights. After a couple of iterations what worked...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-24-2023, 11:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,512
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Getting lined up

Lots of different solutions to fit different situations & personal approaches.

This is what works for me.

One needs only 2 pieces of bright tape about 4" long and an assistant.

I hitched up...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-23-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,107
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Cleaning Contacts

Thanks folks. Got the connectors cleaned up enough for all the lights to be bright. D.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-17-2023, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,107
Posted By Dennis McMillan
7 pin connector

Hey All, Setting up a new (to us) TV had to install a 7 pin plug. When connecting the trailer receptacle to the TV noticed that the terminals were very dark. Also some of the lights were dim....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-26-2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Regulator cap.

Kip, I generally have several 20# tanks about & worry about stuff getting into them & any open regulators. Ended up 3d printing caps for both. D.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-03-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 914
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Options...

Thanks again for posting options for the tongue jack. I particularly like the swivel jack with the extra wheels but don't think it will clear my battery box. The Jack-E-Up is probably the most...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-24-2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 914
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Jon, Thanks, there are more options than I...

Jon,
Thanks, there are more options than I thought there would be.
Dennis.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-24-2023, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 914
Posted By Dennis McMillan
TV Tongue Jack Interference.

Hey All,

Gonna be towing our Scamp '13 with a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. Our previous TV had a rear hatch which opened up just clearing the tongue jack. The Wrangler back opens like a door hinged on the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-01-2022, 09:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,457
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Believe the outfit was called CoverSearch. Not...

Believe the outfit was called CoverSearch. Not sure they are in the buisness any more.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-30-2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,457
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Horse trailer ...

Similarly dismayed at the cost of a Caremark cover for our scamp (13). Found an outfit that makes covers for horse & cargo trailers. They seemed reluctant to make a cover for an RV (maybe some sort...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-07-2022, 09:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,553
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Thanks folks for the responses, Lockman, you...

Thanks folks for the responses,

Lockman, you say that your tail / brake light circuit was blowing a 20 amp fuse. Thats ~240 watts of lighting! Maybe something else is/was going on.

Charles,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-05-2022, 06:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,553
Posted By Dennis McMillan
7-PIn

HeyFolks, Thanks for the info.

Undersand about the brakes, appreciate the heads up. Found a MOPAR harness that will do what I'm pretty sure what I need. See Mopar 82210214AB 7.

D. Mc.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-02-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,553
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Thanks Folks, - Dont need brake wiring since...

Thanks Folks,

- Dont need brake wiring since there are no brakes on our Scamp.
- I installed a relay on the power wire but put it in the trailer. Relay actuated from running lights. Just need to...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 11-02-2022, 10:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,428
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Etc...

Had a sailor friend many years ago. Cooking an egg in a slice of bread was easier sloshing around in a sail boat. He called it a "Moon over Maimi". I'd make it for the boys & put the toasted (in the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-31-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,553
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Adding 7-Pin connector

Hey All. New (to me) 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara. Came with 4-pin flat trailer connector. Looks like a factory install. Need to install a 7-pin connector to service the Scamp (13). I'm good with...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-13-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,782
Posted By Dennis McMillan
ICE

'05 Jeep Gr Cherokee 5L Hemi.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-13-2022, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,487
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Pigging back on Janns response, we have has...

Pigging back on Janns response, we have has spiders plug up the burner tube and / or the orifice. All it takes is a few small wrenches & some time. Take pictures befor & during disassembly. G'luck....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-02-2022, 12:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,885
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Floor Repair

Several years ago we had catastrophic failures on both tires on the same trip. On both sides the floor was stove in behind the tire. Damage was limited to floor under rear benches. Got new tires...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-30-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,131
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Water

We carry a hose "Y. Threaded to go on a spigot then it splits with a valve on each leg threaded to receive a hose. Cheap & carried by most any hardware store. It allows more than one connection to...
Forum: General Chat 03-26-2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,903
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Copper country,

If you're interested in copper you need to get all the way up into the Kewenaw to Copper Harbor. There are numerous piles of mine tailings that can be "mined" for native copper around the area but...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-23-2022, 12:39 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,154
Posted By Dennis McMillan
[QUOTE=David Tilston;835164]I did that mod soon...

[QUOTE=David Tilston;835164]I did that mod soon after I purchased my first Trillium 4500.
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[Being the weirdo that I am, I did it with a 120VAC, 15A power inlet vs. a 240VAC, 30A, or 50A...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-15-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,236
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Gene

Love the shirt. It's a long drive to Fla. --- a Yuper.
Forum: General Chat 01-12-2022, 01:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,166
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Awning

Recommend getting an awning. It's a bit pricy but essentially doubles your living space. D.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-22-2021, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,243
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Went to a Progressive Dynamics years ago. Much...

Went to a Progressive Dynamics years ago. Much better than the original in our scamp.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-20-2021, 11:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,610
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Thanks, Just decide what you want & go for it....

Thanks, Just decide what you want & go for it. ;-)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-19-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,610
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Front Dinette

Here's our mod in a 13' scamp...

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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-17-2020, 11:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,986
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Don't forget the fuses

Remember the fuses are sized to protect the wiring. If an appliance or load fails (shorts) the fuse should be sized to blow before the wiring burns up. Do not want an electrical fire hidden some...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-03-2020, 12:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,256
Posted By Dennis McMillan
303 & armor-all

Thanks everybody, I'll give your suggestions a try. Dennis.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-29-2020, 05:34 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,286
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Thx.

Gompka, Thanks. Gonna give this a try. Dennis.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-29-2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,286
Posted By Dennis McMillan
I like...

Gompka, I like your solution. Would you have a photo or sketch of the connection at the pcv port? Thanks, Dennis.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-27-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,256
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Window Maintenance

Hey All,

Some of the windows on our '07 Scamp are in need of attention. There is a flexible trim strip around the glass that apparently holds it in the frame. Over the years it seems to have...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-27-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,307
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Been there Done that

Hey, Did the same thing to our 1st jack. Got another jack (probably Harbour Freight) and made standoffs to raise the foot high enough to at least be above the bottom of the hitch ball. Used 4" long...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-17-2020, 11:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,395
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Check your under carriage...

Several years ago we had a two blowouts on the same trip. Yup shoulda changed tires sooner. However, check under your scamp for damage to the floor of the camper. In both instances the failed tire...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 06-03-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,515
Posted By Dennis McMillan
The Craw.

Here's our travel "axe". It's just a cheapo bolo style machete with a hook cut into the business end. Great for splitting kindling & managing the fire. We call it "the Craw" with a nod to Jim Carey...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-25-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,253
Posted By Dennis McMillan
My .02$

After a buddy nearly cut off a couple of fingers I started keeping a clotting sponge around. One in the shop & one in the TV.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-04-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,566
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Condensation control.

We installed a 30" section of electric (110v) baseboard heater under the bed. When parked this is set at freeze protection mode. Keeps the condensation down nicely. Of course only applicable when...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-19-2020, 04:55 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,286
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Brightbluesky, We have a 1000w Sportsman...

Brightbluesky,

We have a 1000w Sportsman inverter generator. It's just right for us in our 13' Scamp. (No a/c, microwave or coffee maker.) We carry it on the outside & fill it when I fill the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-29-2020, 12:37 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,300
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Yup

Had a similar occurrence in our Scamp 13. Our TV is an older Jeep Grand Cherokee with factory tow package. Solved it by installing a relay in the hot lead that closes when the running lights are...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 01-22-2020, 05:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,118
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Time Warp

Joe & Cherie,

Read your post & reference to Deep Creek. Wow. 40 odd (very odd) years ago in the late 70's we did Deep Creek. Had a friend in Wis, one in Ka, & myself decided to get together. ...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-22-2019, 08:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,618
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Thanks everybody. Will check these...

Thanks everybody. Will check these recommendations out. D.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-21-2019, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,618
Posted By Dennis McMillan
FLA Panhandle Camping

Hey All, usually I peruse the builds & mods forum, but now have a different dilemma. One of our all time favorite places is St. Andrews just outside of Panama Beach Fla. Found out yesterday that they...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-05-2019, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,320
Posted By Dennis McMillan
If you are boondocking and not charging the...

If you are boondocking and not charging the battery while camping then when you fire up the TV the battery is drawing high amperage & blowing the fuse.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-05-2019, 05:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,932
Posted By Dennis McMillan
Jeep Grand Cherokee

We have a 2005 Grand Cherokee with the 5.7 Litre hemi. It will drag our 13' scamp all day @ 70 mph. Recently had a transmission repair, but @ 153K miles, not so bad.
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