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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-04-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 939
Posted By jondsw
scamp spiderline cracks

hi fiberglass rv'ers,
i know that this is a common problem. my 2004 scamp 13ft. has them. over the years i've seen a few posted recommendations. now i've decided to fix them if possible. i imagine...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-31-2019, 05:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,259
Posted By jondsw
toilet retrofit for scamp

hi,
thanks for the excellent ideas on how to approach the retrofit.


now i just have to mull it over and strike out in one direction.


jon of sequim
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-28-2019, 01:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,259
Posted By jondsw
adding a toilet to a scamp13

hello scamp rv'ers,
does anyone have experience with adding a flush toilet to a scamp 13?

this one already has a room i.e for the shower & toilet. we just use the raised part for a porta potty. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-12-2019, 05:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,873
Posted By jondsw
hi, and thanks for responding with your thoughts....

hi, and thanks for responding with your thoughts.

maybe my approach was too primitive, I just measured the height of the rear bumper on each end and found a difference. I have split water tanks...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-11-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,873
Posted By jondsw
scamp left/right weight imbalance

hi fiberglass rv folks,


can anyone advise me on the following; my scamp has a weight imbalance causing it to sag a little (1 inch) in the driver's side.


is there a technique for tweeking or...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-28-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,664
Posted By jondsw
subaru forester shock failures (leaking)

hi, i have a 2012 forester and the dealer told me that the rear shocks are leaking. can anyone tell me if towing a scamp 13 might tend to cause this problem, i.e. by putting more forces on the shocks...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-07-2017, 11:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,538
Posted By jondsw
scamps and rivets

hi, the mention of rivets with scamps reminds me that i better get set up for it. is there a standard rivet size for use with the scamp? mine is 2004.
thanks,
jon of sequim
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-23-2017, 09:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,041
Posted By jondsw
burro size

hi, i saw a little burro parked in sequim yesterday. i might have been mistaken but it looked shorter than my scamp 13. anyone familiar with the size of the shortest burros?
thanks,
jon of sequim
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-01-2017, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,203
Posted By jondsw
hi jeff

this is jon in sequim
i also have a 13 ft. scamp
great little trailer.
be sure to post things going on in puget sound.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 12-20-2016, 10:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,031
Posted By jondsw
sept 17 eggs

hi, sounds like a lot of fun. we can't commit yet but will give it a try when things settle down for us.
jon of sequim
scamp 13
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-08-2016, 05:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,823
Posted By jondsw
brakes for scamp 13

hi,
i pulled our scamp 13 for 2 years without brakes. it was ok, but i discovered things were a little dicey on frosty roads and quick stops. so i put them on and find it much better. it is not like...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-01-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,920
Posted By jondsw
scamp vs. subaru

hi,
i have been pulling our scamp 13 with a 2012 forester for 3 years. most of the time you can hardly tell it's back there. however, ours does not have the front bathroom. it was built with the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-05-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,797
Posted By jondsw
scamp brakes

hi,
i recently put brakes on my scamp 13. i pulled it for a couple of years without the brakes with no problems, except when a sudden stop was required.
i am using a subaru forester, which works...
Forum: General Chat 04-27-2016, 10:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,307
Posted By jondsw
cpap 'offline'

hi, my wife is a user of the cpap. basically our solution is a dc to dc converter. i think 12 volt dc to 24 volt dc. we have a round accessory plug and it goes into there. my wife operates 'dry'...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-19-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,187
Posted By jondsw
water tanks

hi, i have a 2004 scamp 13. i have the 12 gallon tank that i pulled out because of some other modifications. i posted it a couple of times but the folks who were interested and had older scamps found...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-18-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,813
Posted By jondsw
scamp 13 heater

we travel between washington and california numerous times during the year. we have a little portable electric with a fan. we can set it to the lowest setting about 700w and it does fine. the only...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-29-2016, 04:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,384
Posted By jondsw
scamp 13 brakes

i recently finished adding brakes to my scamp 13. it wasn't very difficult. as many replies indicated the backing plates and drums cost a couple hundred. in my case the axle already had the flanges....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-28-2016, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,449
Posted By jondsw
water storage

thanks lyle,
i've got the idea. it won't be climate controlled but it is usually above freezing here and when it drops below it is for short intervals. i'll give the aquamira a try.
jon s.
sequim,...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-28-2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,449
Posted By jondsw
Water Storage with Aquamira

hi fgrv'rs,
i am going to put my scamp into storage for a couple of months. if i want to leave some water in the fresh water tank, should i use aquamira before storing it or after i retrieve it?...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-15-2015, 11:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,725
Posted By jondsw
scamp window

my window leaked as well. for a temp fix i used black electrical tape then i bought a replacement crank and new weather stripping. now it is weather tight.
there is an rv parts supplier in...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-09-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,280
Posted By jondsw
Adding Brakes to Scamp 13

hi fgrv'ers,
i have decided to add brakes to my 2004 scamp 13. i worked on cars when i was young so i have a general idea of what to do. however, i would really appreciate some tips on the process....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-26-2015, 10:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,022
Posted By jondsw
Question what is solution for drooping scamp door handle

hi fgrv'ers,
recently i thought i saw a post related to possible solutions for the sagging scamp door handle. if anyone has ideas to suggest or can point me to the link it would be appreciated. mine...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-25-2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,434
Posted By jondsw
scamp water tank

hi, just some more info for you. i bought a 2004 scamp 13. the owner had removed the water tank 12 gal, and replaced it with a big battery/charger system. he gave me the tank though. i designed a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-22-2015, 08:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,447
Posted By jondsw
hi, i have a 2012 forester and a 13ft scamp. i...

hi, i have a 2012 forester and a 13ft scamp. i decided to go the genuine route mainly because i thought it might help the resale value. however, i didn't live the 'tab' wire for the electrical...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-11-2015, 10:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,136
Posted By jondsw
rent

hi, when my wife and i learned of scamps we had no idea whether it would work for us. i actually found a guy in woodland calif. that rents 13s and 16s. we rented one for 4 days and decided it was for...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-28-2015, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,372
Posted By jondsw
brakes re; the axle

eddie,
can you clarify what the 'forward facing' axle means? does it mean that the arms at the end of the axle come forward? i.e. the tires mount forward of the axle. or something else?

thanks,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-28-2015, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,372
Posted By jondsw
scamp 13 brakes

hi forum members,
i am thinking about adding brakes to my scamp 13. i have already set the car up and routed the necessary wiring within the car. my question is;
if someone out there has had...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-24-2015, 09:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,442
Posted By jondsw
cpap

hi,
i have a scamp 13 with a dual battery system. my wife also uses a cpap. one things that helps with efficiency is that the base cpap unit runs on d.c. if you get a d.c. power adapter (made for...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-19-2015, 04:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,689
Posted By jondsw
renewing the outer surface of my scamp

hi fiberglass rv'ers,
some areas of my gel coat are wearing thin and i am interested in improving the longevity of the surface. i talked to some boat builders and they indicate that...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-15-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,151
Posted By jondsw
winter driving

i am looking for advice regarding pulling my scamp during the winter. specifically i'd like to know if people simply shut down for the winter or pull their trailers under a set of guidelines. i've...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-11-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,859
Posted By jondsw
spiderweb like cracks on fiberglass surface

hi folks,
i recently bought my scamp and i see these hairline cracks in several areas. what is the best corrective action?

if there is a thread covering this (i'm sure it has come up many times)...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-04-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,649
Posted By jondsw
a.c. ampere reqmt. for dometic rm2193 frig

hello forum members,
can anyone tell me how much current (amps) of 120vac is used by the dometic rm2193 refrigerator. i don't see it in the manual.
thanks in advance for any replies.
jondsw...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-04-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,177
Posted By jondsw
scamp-13 covers

hello group,
i've read the previous posts on cover experiences. i also did a little web surfing. what i'm getting is that there seem to be two apparent choices;
1 - the ebay or equivalent that is...
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