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Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 08-21-2022, 10:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 629
Posted By varmint
1997 Scamp 16' Standard floor plan 4 - Michigan

SOLD!!! For Sale is a 1997 16' Scamp with bunk beds and the standard interior. We have owned it since 2013 and health issues move us to sell it. The interior doors and table have been replaced with...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 08-21-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 484
Posted By varmint
1997 Scamp 16' standard layout 4 - Michigan

This camper is SOLD! For Sale is a 1997 16' Scamp with bunk beds and the standard interior. We have owned it since 2013 and health issues move us to sell it. The interior doors and table have been...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-20-2022, 06:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,496
Posted By varmint
generator

We have a 1997 16'Scamp. We experienced a bit of warm weather in Jan of 2019 while at Big Bend TX and my wife told me that an air conditioner would be in our future. I installed a 5,000 BTU unit that...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-24-2021, 09:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,847
Posted By varmint
Kudos for the Scamp factory

Hi all,
We live in a time when civility has all but disappeared and profit is the major if not only consideration. I got a call from Scamp Tues morning that put a smile on my face and is deserving...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-17-2021, 08:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,871
Posted By varmint
New TV for 16 Scamp

Congratulations on the truck. It will certainly pull your scamp and a whole lot more. A look at our highways show that a whole lot of people prefer trucks over cars. Our 16' Scamp weighs in at 2250...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-29-2021, 10:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,847
Posted By varmint
favorite National Park campgrounds have no hook-ups

It's true that most Nat parks have no electricity in the regular campgrounds. We stayed at Yellowstone, no elect and paid for showers at the lodge. Badlands Nat Park has no elect other than at the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-29-2021, 06:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,847
Posted By varmint
Fridge or no fridge

Hi
I read many different replies that show the diversity of camping. We use our Scamp for about 4-5 wks each winter in a warm southern state. I use it for a week each spring and fall as I commission...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-28-2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 839
Posted By varmint
voltage problems

LEDs draw very little and probably aren't pulling down a battery. I'm guessing your problem is a poor connection. You say you have no converter. Your battery should supply some sort of distribution...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-17-2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,866
Posted By varmint
fridge venting

We have a 1997 16' Scamp with a 120v dometic fridge. It lives below the counter on the driver's side of the trailer next to the stove top. The person before me had installed it with no thought to...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-16-2020, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,094
Posted By varmint
One size doesn't fit all but it sure feels good...

One size doesn't fit all but it sure feels good when you find the right fit. My wife and I have been camping out of state with our 16' Scamp for 7 yrs now. One yr we spent 4 months in it while on a...
Forum: General Chat 08-10-2020, 12:12 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 35,431
Posted By varmint
One size doesn't fit all

Hi toferj,
I see your questions and your getting responses. Everyone is often looking for a different something. I like our Scamp 16. It's a 97 and I replaced the doors & table with birch, the floor...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-22-2020, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,845
Posted By varmint
"Do it yourselfers" are a special breed....

"Do it yourselfers" are a special breed. Confidence and standards are essential. You have embarked on a big job. My experience may not fit for you. Seven yrs ago We purchased a 1997 16' Scamp. I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-16-2019, 06:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,771
Posted By varmint
deteriorating gravel shield

If the shield is still structurally sound, I would prime it with a couple coats of epoxy primer and paint it with a 2 part urethane like interlux perfection. You would probably have $120 -$150...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-24-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,421
Posted By varmint
We have a Scamp 16 that we tow with a 2013 ford...

We have a Scamp 16 that we tow with a 2013 ford edge. We're on our 6th year and just returned from a 4,000 mile trip to Big Bend TX. We have towed through the Rocky mountains both northern and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-02-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,076
Posted By varmint
jacking a trailer

I've used both bottle and scissor jacks on the frame of my 16' Scamp. I always use a block of wood to spread the force over a greater area on the frame. When travelling I depend on my car scissor...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-20-2019, 06:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,943
Posted By varmint
Storing the Scamp in a garage. Your a lucky...

Storing the Scamp in a garage. Your a lucky person to have space in your garage. Our garage is 24' x 32' and it gets pretty crowded with the car we drive in the winter, a classic car that is bedded...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 09:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,648
Posted By varmint
Pulling with a ford edge

Hi
I bought a new edge in 2013 and a 1997 16' Scamp. The scamp weighs in at 2250 with empty tanks. I have 2- 20 gal tanks for fresh and grey water and a 12 gal black water tank. My wife and I are...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-21-2018, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,605
Posted By varmint
Paint

Painting the fiberglass interior of a trailer. The finish on fiberglass is gelcoat. You can prime and paint with most anything but the only finish that will come close to the durability of the...
Forum: General Chat 10-05-2018, 06:50 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,452
Posted By varmint
Using the awning

We have a 16' Scamp and yes, we use the awning as well as a 10 x 14 Coleman 2 room tent. The tent has 2 doors and screens on all sides with flaps and a rain fly. We only set up the tent if we're...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-08-2018, 09:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,997
Posted By varmint
Leaking front window

We own a 1997 16' scamp. Mine does the same thing. It can rain for days at a campsite and there is no problem. When traveling south this past Jan, we drove 2 days and maybe 600 miles in the rain...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-08-2018, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,347
Posted By varmint
Fiberglass repair

You've got quite a job ahead of you. I have owned an old corvette for about 35 years and a large sailboat for 24 years. I've done work on both. I see that Lowes carries Fiberglass sheets at $65...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-04-2018, 01:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,365
Posted By varmint
You have the roof mounted model and are happy...

You have the roof mounted model and are happy with it. We have a 16' Scamp with the bunk beds. We've owned it for 4 yrs now and have pulled it many thousands of miles now, mostly during Michigan...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-05-2017, 07:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,969
Posted By varmint
Replace Scamp floor ?

We own a 1997 16' Scamp. We bought it 4 years ago and there was floor damage caused by window leaks at the rear storage areas under the seats of the dining area. There were no holes but dry rot that...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-17-2017, 03:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,518
Posted By varmint
We camped in Yellowstone a couple of years ago in...

We camped in Yellowstone a couple of years ago in late sept. We had snow in Spearfish, south Dakota in mid sept. We had lows of the high 20s in the early hours before daylight. We have a black, grey...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-14-2017, 10:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,742
Posted By varmint
propane

For us it's not an either - or, but both. We use the camper cook top when weather demands it or when we are cooking more than the grill and microwave can handle. I always grill, weather permitting....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-29-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,702
Posted By varmint
Microwave in RV

We have a Scamp 16. I installed a microwave that hangs under a galley cabinet. the microwave wasn't intended to be mounted that way.
I went to Walmart and hefted the microwaves in the box. Quite...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-25-2017, 07:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,775
Posted By varmint
We have owned our trailer about 4 yrs now and...

We have owned our trailer about 4 yrs now and have put about 20,000 on it, most miles were on a National parks tour of the US that lasted about 4 months. I cleaned and repacked the bearings when we...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-04-2017, 08:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,078
Posted By varmint
Glue can be a problem. Goo Be Gone or something...

Glue can be a problem. Goo Be Gone or something similar is a suggestion. You might try heating the spot with a hair drier and see if it softens enough to scrap it with a putty knife. Try not to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-16-2016, 06:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,246
Posted By varmint
Another thought, most all wire you will find is...

Another thought, most all wire you will find is stranded which stands up to vibration better and is more flexible. Romex house wire is solid.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-16-2016, 06:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,246
Posted By varmint
Which wire gauge and what fuses? The wire size...

Which wire gauge and what fuses? The wire size ALWAYS determines the maximum fuse that can be used. Your battery feed will probably 30 amp and #10 wire. The circuits will be of wire sizes #14 and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-22-2016, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,600
Posted By varmint
High voltage on Scamp converter

I have the original scamp converter that came with a 1997 Scamp 16'. I noticed that my stereo would sometimes shut down, I think because of high voltage. Then the battery charger quit. I went to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-03-2016, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,310
Posted By varmint
interior paint

I'm not real sure what an 83 Scamp interior is like but I'm guessing it's much like our 97. The interior cabinets are fiberglass with a white jell coat. The partition wall interior for the bath and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-23-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,791
Posted By varmint
We've pulled our 97 Scamp 15,000 miles or more...

We've pulled our 97 Scamp 15,000 miles or more without ever having the door come open. I have had trouble with the handle assembly loosening up. the lower 3 screws just wouldn't stay tight. i ended...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-07-2016, 01:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,555
Posted By varmint
Rivets

We have a 97 scamp and most all the washers are gone from the rivets. Every time I wash and wax the scamp I lose a couple of caps. It helps to put a finger on the cap and press while washing or...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-07-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,517
Posted By varmint
Can awnings be used in rain?

Hi,
We use our awning in rain with a bit of common sense. We have a 97 Scamp 16. When We bought it I was told that the awning was broke and that owner had never used it. I found the 2 scissor...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-25-2016, 03:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,354
Posted By varmint
Hi, We tow a 16 ft Scamp with a 2013 Ford Edge...

Hi,
We tow a 16 ft Scamp with a 2013 Ford Edge V6 and a 3500 lb towing capacity. Chevy makes an Equinox that is about the same. We have towed through the Rocky Mountains and back to Michigan. We...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-12-2016, 08:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,282
Posted By varmint
I've owned a Scamp for about 3 years now but I've...

I've owned a Scamp for about 3 years now but I've owned a a sailboat for 22years. The best product I have found is FSR or Fiberglass Stain Remover. It may take a number of applications but it most...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-08-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,242
Posted By varmint
Hi Rich, Congratulations on the new to you...

Hi Rich,

Congratulations on the new to you Burro. Sorry about the floor but 1986 was awhile ago. We purchased a 1997 Scamp a few years ago. It had some dry rot from leaks. The front window...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-26-2016, 05:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,139
Posted By varmint
I suggest you do a little research on catalytic...

I suggest you do a little research on catalytic Heaters. They are flame less and produce much less carbon monoxide and are safe with adequate ventilation. With the Coleman black Cat it is 6 sq...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-26-2016, 05:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,139
Posted By varmint
We use a 110v electric heater as a rule. If we...

We use a 110v electric heater as a rule. If we are at a site without power and it's going to be cold, we use a coleman blackcat cat catalytic heater. First, let's talk about temperature. Our fresh,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-21-2016, 03:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,526
Posted By varmint
We have a 16 ft Scamp and have added a 10 x 14...

We have a 16 ft Scamp and have added a 10 x 14 Coleman Instant tent. They advertise a 1 min set-up. It takes me 5 minutes just to coil or uncoil the lines. It probably takes me 10 - 15 minutes...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-18-2016, 08:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,374
Posted By varmint
We lived 3 months a year on a boat with just an...

We lived 3 months a year on a boat with just an ice-box. A refrigerator is a huge improvement. Our 16" Scamp has a 2.7 cu ft refrigerator. We appreciate it. That said, we have found that travelling...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-02-2016, 07:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,429
Posted By varmint
The weight of fiberglass trailers is often higher...

The weight of fiberglass trailers is often higher than the title weight. Our 16 ft scamp has a title weight of 1550 lbs. I added pressure water, two 20 gallon tanks for fresh and grey water, a 12...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,513
Posted By varmint
Are you inflating your tires at the upper limit? ...

Are you inflating your tires at the upper limit? Last year we did a cross country tour of national parks. We left Michigan with new tires. They were C load ratings at 1360 lbs. I weighed the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2016, 11:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,107
Posted By varmint
buy the highest load rating you can get, probably...

buy the highest load rating you can get, probably "C".
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-09-2016, 10:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,316
Posted By varmint
Hi Dave and Lois. We own a 1997 16' Scamp...

Hi Dave and Lois.

We own a 1997 16' Scamp and live a little north of Plainwell which is probably within 35 miles from you. you are welcome to come have a look at our trailer. We will be leaving...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 12-14-2015, 12:13 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,306
Posted By varmint
Hi We have a microwave. I hung it under the...

Hi
We have a microwave. I hung it under the overhead cupboard on the stove side of our galley in our 16' Scamp. It takes no counter space. We heat our tea in the morning with it, we make oatmeal,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-13-2015, 08:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,927
Posted By varmint
Hi We own a 97 scamp 16 ft. The trailer came...

Hi
We own a 97 scamp 16 ft. The trailer came with no tanks and a porti-potty. We have the couch - bunk beds layout with the small rectangular bath. Since there was no installed toilet, I had...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 11-30-2015, 08:46 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 21,919
Posted By varmint
Sorry, I accidentally posted early. They would...

Sorry, I accidentally posted early. They would go to Aransas, Tx. They grew old and health concerns forced them to buy a 60 ft trailer in a park near Lansing, MI, close to their kids. At this...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 11-30-2015, 08:22 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 21,919
Posted By varmint
Hi Jason, My wife and I are not full timers. We...

Hi Jason,
My wife and I are not full timers. We are on Social Security. We have been out for a 4 month period with our Scamp and have a feel for what full timing would be like.

I'm a sailor...
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