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Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 06-07-2021, 08:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,159
Posted By ScamperGirl
Sorry, no. It went to a good home with Roger.

Sorry, no. It went to a good home with Roger.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 05-25-2021, 08:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,159
Posted By ScamperGirl
Hi Roger, I'll be putting my 2010 Scamp 16 on the...

Hi Roger, I'll be putting my 2010 Scamp 16 on the market after Memorial Day weekend/first week of June. If you are interested in hearing more before about the camper before I officially list it...
Forum: General Chat 09-09-2020, 05:38 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,657
Posted By ScamperGirl
My current setup. I can feel a slight sway over...

My current setup. I can feel a slight sway over 60 mph. The rack is RV rated and can take two bikes. I've never traveled with two. If.i ever do, I will use a sway bar and test everything out before I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-29-2020, 06:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,691
Posted By ScamperGirl
Thanks for the photos! In my mind's eye I saw a...

Thanks for the photos! In my mind's eye I saw a flat bracket on the bottom countertop and not the two bars straddling the thermostat. But, of course that's how it is! I should look in my camper...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-28-2020, 02:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,691
Posted By ScamperGirl
Thank you! It does look so much nicer than the...

Thank you! It does look so much nicer than the old one.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-28-2020, 01:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,691
Posted By ScamperGirl
Thank you! One more question. In the stock photo...

Thank you! One more question. In the stock photo on the Scamp trailer website, the bottom doesn't look like it has a bracket (red circle and question mark in screenshot). It appears to end with two...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-28-2020, 11:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,691
Posted By ScamperGirl
I would like to swap out my old support for the...

I would like to swap out my old support for the new pine tree but am wary about drilling new holes. Can you see the old holes? Did you patch them?

As ever the request on this board, could you...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-03-2019, 07:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,206
Posted By ScamperGirl
I am also south of Nashville in Thompson's...

I am also south of Nashville in Thompson's Station and have a 2010 Scamp 16 layout 6. You can come and look at if you want, just PM me.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-04-2018, 06:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,100
Posted By ScamperGirl
I traded in a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid for a used...

I traded in a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid for a used 2012 Outback specifically to tow my new-to-me Scamp 13. I had UHaul install a 2" hitch receiver and a 7-pin connector with brake controller. I had...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-06-2018, 10:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,230
Posted By ScamperGirl
Yes, that makes more sense and was my first...

Yes, that makes more sense and was my first thought when the part broke. Thank you for clarifying!
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-06-2018, 10:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,230
Posted By ScamperGirl
So, I wasn't very clear. What I am thinking to do...

So, I wasn't very clear. What I am thinking to do is connect a piece of PEX to the elbow nipple using a stainless steel clamp specifically designed for PEX, not the usual metal clamp that y ou see on...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-06-2018, 09:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,230
Posted By ScamperGirl
Thanks everyone for the input - lots of ideas...

Thanks everyone for the input - lots of ideas presented here. I've been digesting the responses and have another question. Couldn't I use a stainless steel clamp (as opposed to a copper crimp - just...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-06-2018, 05:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,230
Posted By ScamperGirl
For me, cutting the PEX is a last resort. The...

For me, cutting the PEX is a last resort. The pipe that the elbow connects to is only about 3 or 4 inches long. There is very little room for error.

I was hoping for a solution that was between a...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-06-2018, 05:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,230
Posted By ScamperGirl
Harold, that is exactly right. But I don't know...

Harold, that is exactly right. But I don't know how to remove the 90 degree elbow from the plastic pipe. It fits very snug and I was afraid to try to force the elbow out. Are you saying I can pull it...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-05-2018, 08:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,230
Posted By ScamperGirl
How do I fix this connector?

I believe it is a 'swivel' connector; I'm sorry, I don't know the exact terms for the pieces, which is why I'm having a hard time Googling how to fix the connector.

A little history: I replaced my...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-13-2018, 05:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,956
Posted By ScamperGirl
Thanks Peter, that is exactly what I did, and now...

Thanks Peter, that is exactly what I did, and now the pilot light stays lit. Thanks very much!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-05-2018, 07:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,956
Posted By ScamperGirl
Thanks! I'll have to look that up. :)

Thanks! I'll have to look that up. :)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-04-2018, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,956
Posted By ScamperGirl
I know this is an old post but I'm hoping the OP...

I know this is an old post but I'm hoping the OP can help me out. I just bought a used 2010 Scamp 16 and the water heater is ding exactly as you describe - lighting just fine but the pilot doesn't...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-27-2017, 04:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,195
Posted By ScamperGirl
Thank you for your responses!

Thank you for your responses!
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-24-2017, 07:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,195
Posted By ScamperGirl
I'm going - site 206 in Persimmon Loop from...

I'm going - site 206 in Persimmon Loop from Friday, October 6th to Sunday, October 8th. It will either be me with my husband or me with my sister-in-law. Question: do these sites have water hookups?...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-25-2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,045
Posted By ScamperGirl
The electrical contact cleaner worked. My turn...

The electrical contact cleaner worked. My turn and brake light works again. Yeah!

I am reluctant to cut wires so changing to LEDs will have to be a future endeavor.

Thanks everyone for your...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-25-2017, 09:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,045
Posted By ScamperGirl
Wow, this is great advice! I probably wouldn't...

Wow, this is great advice! I probably wouldn't have thought to do this beforehand. Thanks!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-22-2017, 10:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,045
Posted By ScamperGirl
There is very little play to the wires coming out...

There is very little play to the wires coming out if the Scamp to the light assembly. The replacement part from Scamp just has bare wires, like on a ceiling light fixture. I was hoping to not have to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-22-2017, 10:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,045
Posted By ScamperGirl
My video didn't post and it's hard to describe...

My video didn't post and it's hard to describe but when I say loose I don't mean the spring-loaded platform. I mean that one of the two small, round metal contact discs within the spring-loaded...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-22-2017, 08:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,045
Posted By ScamperGirl
Rear brake light 'socket' replacement

Hello everyone!

I've searched this thread using the word 'socket' but I'm not even sure that's what it's called, so I've attached some photos.

The passenger side brake light and turn light has...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-07-2015, 07:52 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,603
Posted By ScamperGirl
I had no idea the fridge pulled in so much juice...

I had no idea the fridge pulled in so much juice from the car battery! Well, let me rephrase: During one ill-fated camping attempt we ended up at a hotel for the night and forgot to unhook the TV...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-06-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,603
Posted By ScamperGirl
Hello everyone! I had a chance to go...

Hello everyone!

I had a chance to go Scamping over the weekend. I picked up the Scamp from storage on Thursday, October 1st. Once hooked up to the TV, the battery read 12.28. After a 10 minute...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-14-2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,603
Posted By ScamperGirl
Replied! :) Agreed. I will monitor...

Replied! :)



Agreed. I will monitor this particular fuse and hope it doesn't blow again. I cannot say with any certainly why it blew; while camping in Florida in July I was running everything...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-14-2015, 10:53 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,603
Posted By ScamperGirl
My next scheduled trip is the weekend of October...

My next scheduled trip is the weekend of October 2nd. I will run another set of benchmarks before and after hooking up to power for the weekend. Hopefully my battery will be able to fully charge. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-13-2015, 10:59 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,603
Posted By ScamperGirl
I did look at this one but I already have a...

I did look at this one but I already have a converter and a panel and I'd like to avoid the cost of replacing all of the electrical in my Scamp (I thought about doing it myself until I took a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-13-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,603
Posted By ScamperGirl
So I was able to check a few items yesterday on...

So I was able to check a few items yesterday on my Scamp.



Yes, the cord was plugged in.



My benchmarks were:
Tug: 12.42
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-11-2015, 08:46 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,603
Posted By ScamperGirl
I haven't checked this yet with my new battery...

I haven't checked this yet with my new battery tester but I would say no based on past evidence. When I left for Florida the battery worked - i know this because the outside light worked when not...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-10-2015, 08:25 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,603
Posted By ScamperGirl
Thanks so much! I'll try to get to my storage...

Thanks so much! I'll try to get to my storage facility this weekend to get these benchmarks.



I have an older 'dumb' converter. Let's say I purchase a battery minder only and attach it to my...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-08-2015, 02:01 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,603
Posted By ScamperGirl
I would love to keep my Scamp at home but alas,...

I would love to keep my Scamp at home but alas, my HOA doesn't allow campers in the driveway and I can't store it in the garage (AC unit on top). So, for me, perhaps in between outings but especially...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-08-2015, 11:14 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,603
Posted By ScamperGirl
Wow, you certainly went above and beyond to the...

Wow, you certainly went above and beyond to the nth degree! Thanks for all of the valuable info!

Looks like at the very least I should get the Wizard for when I'm camping with hookups, and some...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-04-2015, 07:00 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,603
Posted By ScamperGirl
So I tested my battery again last night, to make...

So I tested my battery again last night, to make sure my initial readings weren't due to user error, and at 10.0 I do think the battery is dead.



These devices do perform the same function....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-03-2015, 07:22 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,603
Posted By ScamperGirl
Thank you all so much for your responses! ...

Thank you all so much for your responses!



This is a great idea. I tested my TV battery and it showed 12.64 so I guess my meter is reading correctly. One thing i did notice was that, because...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-02-2015, 10:24 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,603
Posted By ScamperGirl
So, I just read this response so I guess that...

So, I just read this response so I guess that answers plan of action #1. https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/showthread.php?p=539426



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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-02-2015, 09:52 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,603
Posted By ScamperGirl
Battery thoughts/help!

Hello everyone!

My husband and I purchased our 2012 Scamper 13 in 2013. It had only been used a few times prior to our purchase of it and we have used it pretty much every month since we've had it...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-03-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,082
Posted By ScamperGirl
Thanks Thinh for the photos and recommendations....

Thanks Thinh for the photos and recommendations. I only recently learned, through another thread, about taking the weight off of the axle.

As to the pink stuff, I feel the same way as Byron and...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-02-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,082
Posted By ScamperGirl
So when you all say 'pump' you mean the manual...

So when you all say 'pump' you mean the manual faucet pump as opposed to an electric one? And Raz, I'll need to make sure I can pump antifreeze through it from the freshwater tank?
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-02-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,082
Posted By ScamperGirl
Sorry, it seems like I'm confused! I do have city...

Sorry, it seems like I'm confused! I do have city water and the built-in, 12 gallon holding tank that connects to the small lever faucet. I didn't think this was a pump but I suppose it is. I meant I...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-02-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,082
Posted By ScamperGirl
Yet another winterizing question

Hello everyone! I've read a lot of winterizing threads and they all provide very good information about running RV antifreeze through the pump and pipes. My question is: how necessary is this for a...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-01-2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,087
Posted By ScamperGirl
Good morning everyone!

I've been lurking since purchasing my new-to-me Scamp back in July. This forum has been a great source of information! I own a 2012 13' Scamp with A/C, vinyl flooring, gray water tank, city water,...
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