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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-18-2021, 05:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,845
Posted By pegski
I live in Tucson and have a Scamp. I would be...

I live in Tucson and have a Scamp. I would be happy to go look if she’s close. I have a 1995 and it didn’t come w brakes.
Forum: General Chat 02-01-2021, 04:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,880
Posted By pegski
I’ve had a 17’ Casita, now tow a 13’ Scamp and...

I’ve had a 17’ Casita, now tow a 13’ Scamp and camp w two women that have an 18’ Bigfoot and a 23’ something (not fiberglass) and she is 5’ tall. They definitely spend more time unhooking, etc. The...
Forum: General Chat 10-20-2020, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 704
Posted By pegski
When I traveled up to the NW last month I noticed...

When I traveled up to the NW last month I noticed my Verizon isn't very strong around there. T Mobil has that area wrapped up.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-07-2020, 08:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,086
Posted By pegski
I went to a regular auto repair shop that ordered...

I went to a regular auto repair shop that ordered an axle from Scamp. They did a great job of replacing it. I'd shop around and compare prices.
Forum: General Chat 10-04-2020, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,286
Posted By pegski
A good starting place would be what you paid for...

A good starting place would be what you paid for it in 2000. Then maybe add in the additions. I sold my 2015 for $500 less than I paid for it three years later.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-01-2020, 03:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 730
Posted By pegski
Battery Problematic

I’m just coming back from a multi week camping trip. My last two nights out it was a little chilly. I used the heater quite a bit the first night. I had driven six hours to get there so should’ve...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-06-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,394
Posted By pegski
I have several solar lanterns and a solar charger...

I have several solar lanterns and a solar charger for my phone so I use very little of my battery power. I do have a solar panel that is wired into my battery in case I need to use the trailers...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-02-2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,123
Posted By pegski
As a single traveler in my 13' I just (last...

As a single traveler in my 13' I just (last night) removed the upper bunk so that I could turn the couch into my permanent bed/couch by day. I was all ready to set up the dinette and makeup the bed...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-22-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 654
Posted By pegski
Retractable shelf

Has anyone ever installed a retractable shelf above the stove in a Scamp? Mine is a 13’ and I’d like to have some added space in the kitchen but not make it permanent. I’ve been searching for hinges...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-30-2020, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 785
Posted By pegski
I used to tow a 17’ Casita with my Traverse and...

I used to tow a 17’ Casita with my Traverse and it was fine. I estimated it to be around 3500 lbs loaded. Traverse tow package rating is 5000lbs so I felt that was enough leeway.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-15-2020, 10:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 702
Posted By pegski
I think that’s exactly what I saw and now you...

I think that’s exactly what I saw and now you mention it that probably was where I saw it.I’ll Google it when I get a minute. Thanks.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-14-2020, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 702
Posted By pegski
Accessory for RV hose

i thought I remembered seeing a circular white plastic accessory that would tighten your hose connection without using the usual pliers that eventually strip the female piece attached to the trailer....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-08-2020, 01:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,351
Posted By pegski
If I were driving to Bacchus, I would get them to...

If I were driving to Bacchus, I would get them to install a new overhead storage like they’ve done in the newer models. I could order one for $150 but it would cost $150 to have it shipped.
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 04-12-2020, 11:13 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,079
Posted By pegski
Without sounding sanctimonious, I would encourage...

Without sounding sanctimonious, I would encourage anyone who doesn’t feel like this stimulus check is going to change their lifestyle that much consider donating at least some of it to a food bank or...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-10-2020, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,419
Posted By pegski
I knew Velcro holds but I’m wondering about the...

I knew Velcro holds but I’m wondering about the stickiness of tape or whatever is in the back of stick on tiles
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-08-2020, 11:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,419
Posted By pegski
Rat Fur

Do you think you can attach stick-on tiling to rat fur? I don’t want to remove the rat fur but would like to put in a back splash on my 13’ Scamp.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-09-2020, 09:08 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,883
Posted By pegski
I have sold the Casita and kept my 13’ Scamp and...

I have sold the Casita and kept my 13’ Scamp and I never put the stabilizers down. It’s just me and I’ve never had it feel tippy. Stabilizers are a pain in older campers.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-16-2019, 02:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,592
Posted By pegski
I was waiting quite a while but the odd part was...

I was waiting quite a while but the odd part was the air was cool, not cold, but not warm. I took someone’s advice and gave it a couple of whacks and that must have done it because it’s working...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-12-2019, 10:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,592
Posted By pegski
Furnace blowing but no heat

Okay I solved most of my electrical problems for the lights and heater so took off again on a long camp trip. Turned on the furnace tonight but it’s only blowing cool air. Not cold but not hot no...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-09-2019, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,025
Posted By pegski
I’m thinking I may just get an external power box...

I’m thinking I may just get an external power box of some sort. I only use it to charge my phone and iPad so I may not mess with an inverter. I can’t imagine trying to figure out the problem of the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-09-2019, 03:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,025
Posted By pegski
Solution for 13' Scamp lights/heater not working

I posted about my lights and heater not working having something to do with an inverter I had added. I took everyones suggestion and unhooked one of the wires to the inverter. Still no power coming...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-07-2019, 05:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,137
Posted By pegski
I have a volt meter and battery is fully charged....

I have a volt meter and battery is fully charged. Haven’t done anything new in years. Inverter was showing it was getting power but it still screeched. I planned to replace that soon. Refrigerator is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-07-2019, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,137
Posted By pegski
As noted, it is a 1995 Scamp and the lights were...

As noted, it is a 1995 Scamp and the lights were added years ago with no problems until now. The inverter has been screeching for awhile now even while showing it’s getting power. After plugging into...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-06-2019, 03:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,137
Posted By pegski
No lights in 13’ Scamp

Just started boondocking and turned on my LEDs and no go. I checked the battery and it was fully charged. I did plug in a phone on the 400 watt inverter I had installed and although it screeched at...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 06-30-2019, 01:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 975
Posted By pegski
2015 Casita Spirit Deluxe

FIBERGLASS TRAILER can fit six people for eating or socializing . Dinette converts to a full size bed leaving two seats with a table or leave dinette up and make a single bed.

High Lift...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-06-2019, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,831
Posted By pegski
After I posted this i asked a friend about it and...

After I posted this i asked a friend about it and he crawled underneath my Scamp and told me I had the torsion axle and not shocks! He said i'd have to change my axle and i don't think that's going...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-06-2019, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,831
Posted By pegski
Adding new shocks to a 13' Scamp

Has anyone upgraded their shocks so that when you drive down a rough road everything doesn't get thrown around as much. I know Casita has an upgrade but I didn't know if that would apply to the 13'...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-17-2019, 03:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,809
Posted By pegski
You will have to make the curtains so they are...

You will have to make the curtains so they are seen on both the inside and outside so why not choose something funky, cartoon ones, for the outside and the more neutral facing the interior. People...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-01-2019, 02:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 929
Posted By pegski
Replacement TV

Don’t want to bore you with the details, but suffice it to say I had a bumpy ride and I now need to replace the TV for my 17’ SD. Do they ever show up used and if not, where would be the best place...
Forum: General Chat 03-08-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,313
Posted By pegski
I have a ‘95 Scamp and have never checked the...

I have a ‘95 Scamp and have never checked the frame. I got a new axle five years back but haven’t even considered the frame. Should i take it somewhere to get checked? Yes, I do boondock almost all...
Forum: General Chat 02-27-2019, 09:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,944
Posted By pegski
It’s now jumped back to 70 degrees! It melted...

It’s now jumped back to 70 degrees! It melted pretty fast. Snow birds hated it but local loved the novelty of it.
Forum: General Chat 02-24-2019, 01:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,944
Posted By pegski
Thought I’d Escaped

I came to Tucson for the winter but couldn’t outrun the snow. This was a few days ago. Now it’s going back to 70 tomorrow!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-21-2019, 11:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,339
Posted By pegski
My Casita is a 2015 so the valve is in the...

My Casita is a 2015 so the valve is in the closet. i think not draining the grey water tank in a timely manner must be what is causing the problem. I am stationary so it’s not the motion causing it....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-20-2019, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,339
Posted By pegski
I’m thinking perhaps it’s the shower valve in the...

I’m thinking perhaps it’s the shower valve in the closet being open. I don’t know why I have it open if I never shower there. Now I’m thinking my grey water tank may have overflowed a bit. I’m...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-20-2019, 04:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,339
Posted By pegski
Water in shower area

I have never taken a shower in my Casita and don’t use the sink and yet I have a small amount of water on the floor. Where would that be coming from?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-16-2018, 10:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 533
Posted By pegski
Electric Box

Wondering what type of external power supply other than a generator people have purchased. I had a power box I'd charge before a trip so I could charge my phone and computer after a few boondocking...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-28-2018, 11:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,594
Posted By pegski
Lighting domestic refrigerator

I had a dometic fridge installed in my 1995 13' Scamp and have always had trouble lighting it. Recently my routine is to light the burners for 10 min. to get the gas flowing and walk outside, open...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-11-2018, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,570
Posted By pegski
I saw this and loved the base mount...I'm...

I saw this and loved the base mount...I'm thinking of ordering the "Bike Bunk" from Amazon and using my Swagman bike rack that uses the hitch. Did you totally design your own rack? I have a sway bar...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-11-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,570
Posted By pegski
I'm looking around for bike racks that fit over...

I'm looking around for bike racks that fit over the propane tanks so guess that would add the additional weight I might need. I did haul it home empty so that probably accounted for the extra sway....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-11-2018, 12:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,570
Posted By pegski
LIGHTWEIGHT SWAY

I have to admit that I'm a bit of a trailer hog as I have a 1995 13'Scamp and a 2015 17' SD Casita. I thought after I bought the Casita for my extended winter break that I would come home and make a...
Forum: General Chat 03-29-2018, 10:37 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,850
Posted By pegski
I own a 17’ Casita which I live in the winter...

I own a 17’ Casita which I live in the winter months in Arizona. Bought it for the bathroom. I don’t haul it a lot because I stay put for three months in one spot. I have found it completely...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 03-20-2018, 01:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,475
Posted By pegski
RV MEMBERSHIPS

I’m thinking of purchasing a Thousand Trails membership so I can save on my three month reservation at an RV park. Friends have gotten different prices on this membership. Does anyone know how to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-14-2018, 05:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,856
Posted By pegski
You were right! My neighbor looked at the fuses...

You were right! My neighbor looked at the fuses and ignored them the first time just as I had because nothing was marked. I had removed the fuse for the LP detector as it went off all the time so he...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-13-2018, 12:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,915
Posted By pegski
Thanks for the detailed advice...I have a...

Thanks for the detailed advice...I have a neighbor in the RV park with a Casita that has his pretty tricked out and he is coming over tomorrow to take a look. I’ll show him this post.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-10-2018, 12:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,915
Posted By pegski
Is Evelands the Casita dealership?

Is Evelands the Casita dealership?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-10-2018, 12:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,915
Posted By pegski
Sorry about the confusion...I hate to sound like...

Sorry about the confusion...I hate to sound like a “trailer hog” but I have a 2015 Casita that I live in in the winter and am storing my older 13 ft. Scamp for summer travel. I’ve been trying to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-10-2018, 12:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,856
Posted By pegski
Lights are all separate

Lights are all separate
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-10-2018, 12:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,856
Posted By pegski
Tried a good bulb in the “bad” light and no go so...

Tried a good bulb in the “bad” light and no go so it might be wiring of some sort. I didn’t see any kind of fuse for these lights. Where would that be located? Are these lights connected in some...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-08-2018, 10:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,915
Posted By pegski
Fantastic Fan

My second ? today. My fantastic fan is not running. I have done all of the obvious stuff; i am plugged in, lid is open, dials are turned to hot or cold, tried switch for intake and out take air....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-08-2018, 10:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,856
Posted By pegski
Yes, the three in the back above the windows....

Yes, the three in the back above the windows. Good idea about a swap-I’ll try it tomorrow.
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