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Forum: General Chat 02-03-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,867
Posted By bertherr
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Here are two pics of what I did to make it so you could sleep front to back in the loft. It eliminated the bunks but added storage and a laundry bin. Bert
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-04-2023, 10:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,402
Posted By bertherr
At some point the 19' Scamp's came with 14 inch...

At some point the 19' Scamp's came with 14 inch wheels with the body lifted compared to earlier ones. I switched to 14 inch wheels & tires after blowing out the 13's multiple times on my 2000 model....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-30-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,132
Posted By bertherr
It could be from water coming in your windows. ...

It could be from water coming in your windows. Check the exterior weep holes to see if they are clogged. If they are the channels fill with rain water and overflow inside. Insects like to block...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-16-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,600
Posted By bertherr
Maybe this trailer is meant for you: ...

Maybe this trailer is meant for you:

https://beauer.fr/en/3x
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-22-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,060
Posted By bertherr
Here is what my Scamp's owner's manual stated,...

Here is what my Scamp's owner's manual stated, "40 inches to top of the ball. If the sides of the truck are higher than 48" a raised axle may be necessary." What is really important here is the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-04-2022, 12:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,647
Posted By bertherr
The advice in this video I believe is good. If...

The advice in this video I believe is good. If you can find a good tire shop that calibrates their own equipment to check against would be best.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-30-2022, 03:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,138
Posted By bertherr
If you can't find a replacement screw that works...

If you can't find a replacement screw that works well you could cover the screw ends. Maybe something like these:
...
Forum: General Chat 06-20-2022, 02:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,971
Posted By bertherr
My friend had a first generation Insight that I...

My friend had a first generation Insight that I drove. It had a manual transmission.
Forum: General Chat 06-20-2022, 01:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,971
Posted By bertherr
Which hybrids have belt & pully CVT's? I have...

Which hybrids have belt & pully CVT's? I have not heard about those. Thanks
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-06-2022, 04:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,165
Posted By bertherr
Here are some other ideas without welding: ...

Here are some other ideas without welding:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/5th-wheel-hitch-installed.199692/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/gooseneck-hitch-in-a-tacoma.202371/
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-05-2022, 04:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,165
Posted By bertherr
This towing compatibility guideline from Escape...

This towing compatibility guideline from Escape provides a lot on information for fitting a hitch to your truck. What bed length & year is your Tacoma?
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-30-2022, 03:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,772
Posted By bertherr
Try this company out to get what you are looking...

Try this company out to get what you are looking for. They have good tech support over the phone. Bert

https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/tail-brake-turn/
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-14-2022, 08:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,569
Posted By bertherr
Does your Scamp 19 look like this inside? If so...

Does your Scamp 19 look like this inside? If so it used to be mine. The two white pipes under the front looks like what mine had. Bert
...
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 01-30-2022, 05:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 727
Posted By bertherr
You can type in "Casita" to get what you need. ...

You can type in "Casita" to get what you need. BH
Forum: General Chat 01-13-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,133
Posted By bertherr
How about semi EV?

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a35152752/powered-house-ford-f-150-hybrid/
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-15-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 739
Posted By bertherr
What about creating a guard around it? You could...

What about creating a guard around it? You could use a floor flange like this with a nipple threaded into it and just screw it to the bottom of the floor over the drain:
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-13-2021, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 516
Posted By bertherr
You may have to have something made up like in...

You may have to have something made up like in this picture to attach universal rails to. The steel plates bolt to the Tacoma's frame using the bolts that hold the bed to the frame.
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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-19-2021, 10:39 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,934
Posted By bertherr
See if this video helps you understand what is...

See if this video helps you understand what is needed. Bert

https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Curt/C57186.html
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-09-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 749
Posted By bertherr
See if this video helps. You can start to see...

See if this video helps. You can start to see the pieces at about the 2 minute mark:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL12JJ5Fmis
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-18-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,850
Posted By bertherr
From Scamp's website: ...

From Scamp's website:

https://www.scamptrailers.com/ask-scamp/owners-manuals There is a video on page two about the wiring connector.
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-04-2021, 10:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 662
Posted By bertherr
Maybe this is a start for you. Here is a link to...

Maybe this is a start for you. Here is a link to a 7" electric brake kit from etrailer. You might need new drums to match. They have very helpful customer service. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-17-2021, 10:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,883
Posted By bertherr
I would call Total Boat and ask for help. I have...

I would call Total Boat and ask for help. I have found them very helpful in the past. Did you use several thin coats of their product? Good luck.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-29-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,539
Posted By bertherr
This video might provide you what you need to...

This video might provide you what you need to understand what could be wrong. It starts at about the 2 minute mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL12JJ5Fmis
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-14-2020, 05:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,655
Posted By bertherr
Okay. I would start with the landing gear fully...

Okay. I would start with the landing gear fully retracted up. The I would not pull the pins & drop the feet to the ground and just use the crank to raise the trailer off of the hitch. My guess is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-13-2020, 07:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,655
Posted By bertherr
I have a question regarding where you said that...

I have a question regarding where you said that you cranked up your Scamp 5" to clear the hitch and then did not have enough down left. Did you not have enough down left to level your Scamp or not...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-09-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 873
Posted By bertherr
Maybe you could use your current bolts to secure...

Maybe you could use your current bolts to secure a plate that has bolts properly spaced & elevated so that the tire clears the bumper when mounted. I am thinking about just a flat plate but I will...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-07-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,869
Posted By bertherr
The Scamp owner's manual states that the most...

The Scamp owner's manual states that the most critical measurement is that the center of the ball on the hitch cannot be more than 60" from the CORNER of the bumper. If the hitch is mounted with...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-21-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 959
Posted By bertherr
Any of these handles I have ever replaced did...

Any of these handles I have ever replaced did thread onto the shaft. I never had one with an set screw, though. Just put a pair of pliers onto the shaft and turn the handle and see what happens. ...
Forum: General Chat 09-16-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,494
Posted By bertherr
If your 19' Scamp is in good shape you should...

If your 19' Scamp is in good shape you should have no trouble selling it. Person to person used cars are sold with liens all of the time. Your lender should be able to walk you through this. Bert
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-15-2020, 03:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,727
Posted By bertherr
Automatic transmission cars have used the...

Automatic transmission cars have used the engine's radiator as a heat exchanger for many years. A transmission oil cooler is an additional item. It looks like the 2017 CX-5 does have transmission...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-03-2020, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,053
Posted By bertherr
Is this it? ...

Is this it?

https://www.usedcomoxvalley.com/classified-ad/1991-Oakland-5th-Wheel--_33005178
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-08-2020, 09:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,242
Posted By bertherr
I think I would try to figure out what I could...

I think I would try to figure out what I could rivet to the wall. Using the Scamp rivets, washers, & caps it would be water tight & uniform looking outside. Maybe just a couple of D-rings to take...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-13-2020, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,038
Posted By bertherr
I have used this penetrating epoxy, from...

I have used this penetrating epoxy, from TotalBoat, and it applies very nicely. Goodluck. Bert

TotalBoat Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (https://www.totalboat.com/product/penetrating-epoxy/)
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-10-2020, 10:27 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 18,341
Posted By bertherr
I think this adapter is one way to solve the...

I think this adapter is one way to solve the wiring issue.

https://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Tow-Ready/30717.html
Forum: General Chat 02-29-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,976
Posted By bertherr
I have always preferred a certified bank check. ...

I have always preferred a certified bank check. It is a check written by a bank and the the individual. This is also how I usually pay for items rather than carry a large amount of cash. Good...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-07-2020, 05:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,020
Posted By bertherr
You could duplicate this testing process...

You could duplicate this testing process something like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyOH4zupCnk
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-06-2020, 01:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,020
Posted By bertherr
If you have sliding windows the channels can fill...

If you have sliding windows the channels can fill with water and overflow inside. Check to see if your walls are wet under the windows. Bugs will build dams in the channels and prevent the water...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-05-2020, 04:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 849
Posted By bertherr
I extended the loft base just long enough to...

I extended the loft base just long enough to contain the rotated cushions. I never had a cabinet on the left. It was just like a sofa where the back hinged up to make single bunk beds. I added the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-04-2020, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 849
Posted By bertherr
Something like this?

Something like this?
Forum: General Chat 12-28-2019, 06:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,984
Posted By bertherr
Designed for Tesla Truck?

Tesla & Trailer
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-04-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,890
Posted By bertherr
I wonder if these car dollies would work? Maybe...

I wonder if these car dollies would work? Maybe just one under each drop leg, with a little modification, or also one under each of the trailer's tires? Bert
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-01-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,447
Posted By bertherr
Do you have the owner's manual for your Scamp? ...

Do you have the owner's manual for your Scamp? It tells you where to mount the hitch for the 19" model. It states that the most important measurement is that the center of the ball has to be 60" or...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-24-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 26,042
Posted By bertherr
Another option would be to cook via your favorite...

Another option would be to cook via your favorite way at home then vacuum seal it for re-heating by boiling in the bag while camping. We would do a meal or so this way for when we knew we would not...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 08-23-2019, 01:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,642
Posted By bertherr
Looks like it started life as a 19' Scamp.

Looks like it started life as a 19' Scamp.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-16-2019, 04:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 985
Posted By bertherr
How did the hitch install & ride home go with...

How did the hitch install & ride home go with your 19' Scamp? Bert
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-10-2019, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 985
Posted By bertherr
Scamp just uses a Reese hitch and makes a top...

Scamp just uses a Reese hitch and makes a top plate for the 2" ball. Take a look at the last post in this thread:
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-10-2019, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 985
Posted By bertherr
I purchased my hitch directly from Scamp. If you...

I purchased my hitch directly from Scamp. If you do this you get what you need. You could call Scamp and ask which Reese rails, etc. to purchase elsewhere. But, you would still need to make or...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-03-2019, 10:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,712
Posted By bertherr
Nice. What color did you get it done in? Can...

Nice. What color did you get it done in? Can you post a picture? Bert
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-24-2019, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,280
Posted By bertherr
From the Scamp owner's manual: 40" to top of the...

From the Scamp owner's manual: 40" to top of the ball & 48" to top of truck's bed rails for a non-lifted trailer. If your bed rails are higher than 48" then a lift to the trailer would be needed to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-20-2019, 11:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,712
Posted By bertherr
I will throw out a brainstorming idea. How about...

I will throw out a brainstorming idea. How about sprayed on truck bed liner material? Bert
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