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Camping, Campout Reports
09-03-2015, 08:29 PM
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Entiat,WA City Camping Park OPEN
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Jeff Richardson
I Stayed At Entiat City RV Park in July 2015
I was looking forward to staying in the new Entiat City RV Park. It was closed all last year as they completely rebuilt it. I had stayed in the old park several times before. I was on my way home...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-28-2013, 06:39 PM
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Which hub caps will fit my 4 lug 13" wheels
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Posted By
Jeff Richardson
While I was preparing my reply I see several...
While I was preparing my reply I see several replies were posted saying those are bearing buddies which is probably what they are. They look like they are a little bit longer that the EZ-Lube caps I...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-28-2013, 06:26 PM
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Which hub caps will fit my 4 lug 13" wheels
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Jeff Richardson
Hi Mark It looks like you have the dust cap...
Hi Mark
It looks like you have the dust cap for EZ-Lube hubs on your Scamp. There is a rubber plug in the end that is removable for injecting grease into the end of the spindle. The grease comes...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-27-2013, 11:02 PM
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welded vs bolted axle
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16,192
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Here's a picture of Donna's Scamp that I took at...
Here's a picture of Donna's Scamp that I took at the 2011 Spring NOG. Click on the picture to enlarge it.
Jeff
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-22-2013, 08:49 PM
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Who has "replaced the water heater with a outdoor camp shower unit?
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Jeff Richardson
I've been using an Eccotemp 5L instant hot water...
I've been using an Eccotemp 5L instant hot water heater mounted on the tongue of my 1977 13-foot Scamp for over a year now. It works great!
The inspiration was when I went to the vintage trailer...
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Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
04-01-2013, 10:39 PM
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Rescued Dutch Oven
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2,994
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Jeff Richardson
Good point! I did not know that until now. ...
Good point!
I did not know that until now.
It is a good idea that I will try next time I season in an oven.
I have done touch-up seasoning on the inside bottom with the skillet on the...
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Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
04-01-2013, 08:44 PM
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Rescued Dutch Oven
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2,994
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Jeff Richardson
The first time I used a brand new Lodge 10-inch...
The first time I used a brand new Lodge 10-inch chef's skillet on a Coleman stove to saute some diced green peppers and onions I burnt them so bad there was a thick black carbon layer of them...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
02-14-2013, 07:16 PM
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WA |
May 18-19, 2013: Maryhill (SP) in May
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Jeff Richardson
I will be in Site 24 on Friday and Saturday...
I will be in Site 24 on Friday and Saturday night.
I made the reservation several months ago.
It looks like as of today there are only 3 sites available in that area of the campground.
...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
02-14-2013, 07:08 PM
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Washington State Get-Together, June 7-9, 2013
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Jeff Richardson
I will be in site 263 Friday and Saturday night. ...
I will be in site 263 Friday and Saturday night.
Jeff
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
01-31-2013, 07:59 PM
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Roslyn Trailer Rally
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3,714
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
It is held in Roslyn Pioneer Park which is about...
It is held in Roslyn Pioneer Park which is about 2 blocks over and 2 blocks up to the northwest of the downtown area.
You can see it if you search Roslyn, WA in Google maps or some other map...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
01-31-2013, 07:26 PM
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Roslyn Trailer Rally
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Jeff Richardson
Yes! I believe any vintage trailer would be...
Yes! I believe any vintage trailer would be welcome at this event. At the Mount Baker Rally in Lynden the guideline is any trailer over 25 years old.
A lot of the people at Roslyn are the same...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-15-2012, 12:36 AM
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Decals or Automotive Wraps
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Jeff Richardson
One of the wildest Bolers I've seen is called the...
One of the wildest Bolers I've seen is called the Bodo Boler. It was built by Linda Bodo, an author, columnist and eco-deco designer from Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada. Here's is a web page telling the...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-12-2012, 06:24 PM
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How to seal around incoming wiring
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Posted By
Jeff Richardson
I recently moved the 7-conductor cable so it...
I recently moved the 7-conductor cable so it enters the body of my 1977 Scamp over the right-side frame rail. I ran a 3/8" O.D. propane line through the original 4-conductor wiring hole with a brass...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-24-2012, 08:27 PM
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Scamps Rear Overhead Cabinet in a 1974 Boler
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Jeff Richardson
Yes. Hopefully it will fit. I did not get...
Yes. Hopefully it will fit.
I did not get the doors or hinges with these cabinets. That dropped the price $13.00 off each cabinet.
I will make my own doors. I'm leaning towards solid cherry...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-24-2012, 12:39 PM
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Scamps Rear Overhead Cabinet in a 1974 Boler
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Jeff Richardson
Yes!!! I forgot you once said you would like a...
Yes!!! I forgot you once said you would like a front overhead cabinet.
I will definitely be in Lynden in two weeks and will bring one of the cabinets for you!
I will modify the other one to...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-23-2012, 10:46 PM
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Scamp bunk mount dimensions & window ?
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Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Before I cut my ugly and rotten bunk mount off...
Before I cut my ugly and rotten bunk mount off last week I took some pictures with a tape measure showing dimensions should I ever want to install a new piece of plywood.
I kind of like the front...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-23-2012, 06:42 PM
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Scamps Rear Overhead Cabinet in a 1974 Boler
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6,730
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
The flange where the cabinet attaches to the...
The flange where the cabinet attaches to the ceiling is 1.25 inches wide so the total depth of the cabinet is 19.75 inches from the back wall to the front of the flange.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-23-2012, 06:33 PM
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Scamps Rear Overhead Cabinet in a 1974 Boler
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6,730
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
It looks like I'll be even busier either making...
It looks like I'll be even busier either making overhead cabinets from scratch or modifying the ones I bought from Scamp! :roll
Whe I first brought the overhead cabinets outside this morning I...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-22-2012, 11:04 PM
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Scamps Rear Overhead Cabinet in a 1974 Boler
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6,730
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
As far as the gaps I saw, it might because I...
As far as the gaps I saw, it might because I couldn't drop the curved edge edge down to the top of the windows with the curtain rod hangers still in place. It seemed like the bottom of the cabinet...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-22-2012, 10:55 PM
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Scamps Rear Overhead Cabinet in a 1974 Boler
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6,730
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Hi Lisa I haven't installed the overhead...
Hi Lisa
I haven't installed the overhead cabinets yet. I've been working on other items on my trailer plus I've been out camping with it 9 times since I wrote about my cabinets in April.
I...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
07-18-2012, 02:50 AM
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9
OR |
10th Annual Oregon Gathering
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1,554
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Here are some trailers with creative lighting at...
Here are some trailers with creative lighting at the 2012 Oregon Gathering.
From top to bottom:
1. Cathy H. 2010 15-foot Escape in A29
2. Rick & Laura M. 2010 19-foot Escape in A24
3....
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-02-2012, 11:05 PM
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Covering or replacing twisted iron bars?
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Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Since I'm going to make an actual plastic...
Since I'm going to make an actual plastic laminate (Formica) covered countertop for my kitchen cabinet I will have to make a new upper cabinet support, which I believe is the purpose of the twisted...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
06-26-2012, 02:23 PM
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19
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NorWest Glass Eggs Scrambled Egg Meet June 24 2012
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3,458
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Here are some more pictures of the Oxygen. They...
Here are some more pictures of the Oxygen. They were taken two weeks ago at the Roslyn (WA) Vintage Trailer Rally.
The owners, Rod and Trudy, are friends of mine. I met them when I started...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-21-2012, 06:14 PM
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3
76 scamp door handle
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1,446
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
I had to do the same thing on my 1977 Scamp door...
I had to do the same thing on my 1977 Scamp door handle.
It didn't damage the inner handle and I'm still using that. I haven't had time to change that one yet.
Jeff
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-21-2012, 06:06 PM
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Alternate tail lights for Scamp?
Views:
3,370
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Here is a thread about using the 7-inch LED tail...
Here is a thread about using the 7-inch LED tail lights on Scamps:
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f51/scamp-taillights-50515.html
Jeff
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-20-2012, 06:51 PM
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77
Putting Tires on?
Views:
10,526
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Shelley I changed the location of my axle...
Shelley
I changed the location of my axle from behind the dropped floor which is a leading arm installation. The first picture is of my old Henschen 1200 lb. rated axle when it was still on the...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-19-2012, 08:41 PM
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77
Putting Tires on?
Views:
10,526
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Shelley I had the same problem when I had...
Shelley
I had the same problem when I had new Carlisle 175/80-13 ST trailer tires put on my original 1977 Scamp rims. I could not get the wheel on the hub because the tire was jammed against the...
Forum:
General Chat
06-18-2012, 02:31 PM
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34
Scamp Factory
Views:
7,092
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Because I was going to St. Cloud, MN from...
Because I was going to St. Cloud, MN from Seattle, WA on vacation in July of last year and I wanted to buy front and rear overhead cabinets for my 1977 Scamp I stopped by the factory in Backus on the...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-13-2012, 10:50 PM
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5
New Adjustable Torflex Axle Squeaking Problem
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7,024
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Hi Noel I'm assuming you have a Flexiride...
Hi Noel
I'm assuming you have a Flexiride axle which was made by a UCF liscensee. Torflex is the name that Dexter uses for their axles which are not adjustable as far as I know.
I installed a...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-31-2012, 01:57 PM
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20
Nuts n' bolts instead of rivets?
Views:
8,386
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Nyloc nuts are an excellent idea but because of...
Nyloc nuts are an excellent idea but because of the drag on the nut as it turns it is a two person job.
I usually work alone on my 1977 13-foot Scamp. I could put nylocs on the closet screws by...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-10-2012, 10:44 PM
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41
Towing Accidents
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9,532
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Here's a link to etrailer.com break away kits....
Here's a link to etrailer.com break away kits. All come with a small 12v battery to activate the brakes. This would be necessary on a trailer that didn't have a battery such as cargo, heavy...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-10-2012, 06:13 PM
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15
Balance trailer tires - or not
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12,178
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
When I bought Carlisle radial trailer tires for...
When I bought Carlisle radial trailer tires for my 13-foot Scamp at Discount Tire they balanced them as part of the mounting process. I didn't have to ask for it. They didn't want them to shake my...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-01-2012, 03:08 AM
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88
OR |
Apr 26-29, 2012: Spring NOG 2012 – N. Oregon Gathering
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11,997
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Jeff Richardson
I was a little dampened around 1:00 AM on Monday morning!
The sky was blue and sunny after most of the people left on Sunday morning. Since I was staying an extra day I spent the afternoon photographing the always beautiful Oregon coast and the tourist...
Forum:
General Chat
04-25-2012, 10:45 PM
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10
Sis found a mystery trailer
Views:
2,043
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Hi Cory, Here are some pictures of a...
Hi Cory,
Here are some pictures of a Surfside 14-foot Triple-E that was for sale in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada last June 2011 for $3850. The seller claimed it was in immaculate original condition....
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Hi, I am....
04-19-2012, 02:02 AM
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38
Casita or Scamp?
Views:
24,726
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
RogerDat: Here's a message by Kevin K...
RogerDat:
Here's a message by Kevin K telling what Dexter axle he put on the 1981 Scamp 13-foot that he just sold. Click on the picture of the raised trailer and it will get bigger:
...
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Hi, I am....
04-18-2012, 04:12 AM
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38
Casita or Scamp?
Views:
24,726
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Yes, Donna, you have lots of clearance under that...
Yes, Donna, you have lots of clearance under that 16-foot Scamp! :D
I visited the Spring NOG last year and took this picture. I drove down for the day to look at the trailers. I was working on my...
Forum:
General Chat
04-17-2012, 06:15 PM
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17
guilty pleasure
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2,271
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Napping???? I slept every night in my 13-foot...
Napping???? I slept every night in my 13-foot Scamp in the backyard for the whole month of August last year! I also went to two vintage trailer camps that month as well. :D
The house gets hot...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
04-14-2012, 01:26 AM
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24
Scamps Rear Overhead Cabinet in a 1974 Boler
Views:
6,730
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Here's a web site that shows how one guy made...
Here's a web site that shows how one guy made overhead cabinets for his 1979 Boler:
1979 Boler Renovation (https://members.shaw.ca/bosdg/boler_renovation/boler_page%205.htm)
You can click on...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
04-13-2012, 08:32 PM
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24
Scamps Rear Overhead Cabinet in a 1974 Boler
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6,730
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
It is nice to see some fiberglass parts listed...
It is nice to see some fiberglass parts listed with pictures on the Scamp web site. I don't think they were there last time I looked which was about a month ago.
I called them a year ago to buy...
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Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
04-12-2012, 10:49 PM
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Uh oh. Gray water tank ?
Views:
8,817
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
I bought a Thetford 12 gallon waste water holding...
I bought a Thetford 12 gallon waste water holding tank at Camping World last year on the way to a vintage trailer camp. Here's a link to that tank:
Tote Tanks | Honey Wagon | Smart Tote | Portable...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-12-2012, 04:49 AM
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6
Rim & Brake Dimension Questions
Views:
2,749
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
I'm currently modifying my 1977 Scamp frame to...
I'm currently modifying my 1977 Scamp frame to mount a Flexiride axle under it with the arms facing rearward. Originally the axle was mounted behind the drop floor with the arms facing forward. The...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-06-2012, 02:09 AM
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Hitch Camera
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3,223
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Jeff Richardson
Last year I had to park my 13-foot Scamp on a...
Last year I had to park my 13-foot Scamp on a steep hillside at a teardrop and vintage trailer gathering. I had to make several attempts with my Ranger pickup to get the ball and coupler lined up...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-05-2012, 10:44 PM
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Hitch Camera
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3,223
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
I'm using Hitchin' Rods that I bought at Camping...
I'm using Hitchin' Rods that I bought at Camping World. They work great every time. I don't need anyone to help me hitch up my trailer.
The way I've seen some couples get to yelling at each other...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-28-2012, 06:14 PM
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My Boler Kitchen Cabinet sags...does yours?
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2,589
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
The lower kitchen cabinet on my 1977 Scamp sags...
The lower kitchen cabinet on my 1977 Scamp sags badly in the middle, especially along the wall. I recently sighted down the row of rivets on the outside and it looks like they dip down in the middle...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-13-2012, 10:43 PM
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Water Heater Location, 13' Scamp
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4,505
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Here's a picture of a 2009 13-foot Scamp with a...
Here's a picture of a 2009 13-foot Scamp with a hot water heater installed under the rear dinette seat so you can see what the door looks like on the outside.
It is not my trailer. When I was...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-09-2012, 05:39 AM
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Scamp Taillights
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13,216
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
And on the subject of those original square tail lights on my Scamp....
When I first bought my Scamp in eastern Washington the weekend before Thanksgiving in November of 2010 I couldn't get the left tail light or marker lights to work. The wiring on the flat four...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-09-2012, 04:20 AM
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41
Scamp Taillights
Views:
13,216
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
I put the Optronics STL90RB 7-inch LED...
I put the Optronics STL90RB 7-inch LED stop/turn/tail lights on my 1977 13-foot Scamp because the original square tail lights were not very bright.
I really think the round lights go better with...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
03-02-2012, 04:02 PM
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87
OR |
Oct 11-14, 2012: Fall NOG - Northern Oregon Gathering
Views:
13,594
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
You can't miss Barbara's trailer. It's the one...
You can't miss Barbara's trailer. It's the one with the signs in the front yard.:D
It took this picture last year at Taidnapam park. It was my first fiberglass gathering and only the second time...
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Hi, I am....
02-28-2012, 04:10 AM
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New here w/ a 1954 Ranger and a U-Haul
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4,553
Posted By
Jeff Richardson
Here are some more pictures of the Ranger trailer...
Here are some more pictures of the Ranger trailer and '56 Chevy convertible at Lynden, WA last September. The event was the Mt. Baker Vintage Trailer Rally. There were over 100 vintage trailers of...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
02-27-2012, 07:12 PM
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WA |
June 8-10, 2012 Taidnapam Washington Gathering
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15,638
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Jeff Richardson
I liked the site I had last year so I've reserved...
I liked the site I had last year so I've reserved site 215 for this year. Arriving on Friday, departing on Sunday.
Jeff
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