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Forum: Hobbies & Passions 03-14-2024, 07:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 248
Posted By Paul O.
And not far from there is The Wind Cave, also...

And not far from there is The Wind Cave, also worth exploring. And the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, of course.

And many other places in this wonderful area.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-12-2024, 06:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 833
Posted By Paul O.
Based on my experience with my 2004 Scamp, I...

Based on my experience with my 2004 Scamp, I would say you do not have much to loose by starting to take the furnace apart yourself and sniffing with the sensor to find the leak. If you can put it...
Forum: General Chat 03-11-2024, 07:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,249
Posted By Paul O.
It is great you are documenting and photographing...

It is great you are documenting and photographing the progress. One day you can write a book about it! Best Wishes!
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-08-2024, 10:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,022
Posted By Paul O.
I hope it works out!

I hope it works out!
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-08-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,022
Posted By Paul O.
What am I missing?

Whenever I read about attaching flexible solar panels to any of the fiberglass trailers, I always wonder if it is the right thing to do. It is not because of adhesion, surface preparation, and such,...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 02-08-2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By Paul O.
Cades Cove and Elkmont are kind of out of the way...

Cades Cove and Elkmont are kind of out of the way and beautiful.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-08-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,839
Posted By Paul O.
My 2004 came with the pin and chain as shown as...

My 2004 came with the pin and chain as shown as option #1 in the video. When traveling, the pin swinging on the chain would make the rat fur dirty. I solved it with a small magnet that stays on the...
Forum: General Chat 02-07-2024, 08:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,498
Posted By Paul O.
While browsing this forum, I have now seen this...

While browsing this forum, I have now seen this picture a few times and I would also say the idiot used a volatile fluid, possibly gasoline, to get an impressive flame. He did, but not the right kind...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-03-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,025
Posted By Paul O.
I agree, I would offer $10k.

I agree, I would offer $10k.
Forum: General Chat 01-31-2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,887
Posted By Paul O.
That sounds great, good luck with your project....

That sounds great, good luck with your project. Looking forward to your reports.
Forum: General Chat 01-30-2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,887
Posted By Paul O.
I would definitely contact Scamp and ask if they...

I would definitely contact Scamp and ask if they have any 5th wheel owners in your area. Most owners are willing to let potential buyers see their Scamps after you contact them. The "standard" S19...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-13-2024, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,016
Posted By Paul O.
I would suggest something that is not a spray, so...

I would suggest something that is not a spray, so you can do what you yourself mentioned. I would use a tube of Lexel, with the nozzle cut very small, then slit the rat fur with a blade without...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-07-2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 500
Posted By Paul O.
If it is anything like my 2004 Dometic fridge...

If it is anything like my 2004 Dometic fridge (replaced last year), the freezer door hinges had springs built in. Some of he plastic got brittle and pieces broke off when it got too old. I was able...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-05-2024, 10:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 337
Posted By Paul O.
Congratulations! Let us know about the progress.

Congratulations! Let us know about the progress.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-05-2024, 10:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 873
Posted By Paul O.
We once met a couple pulling an Oliver and they...

We once met a couple pulling an Oliver and they were giving tours to anybody interested, it was their job. I was impressed by the design, but not so much by the shiny white interior. It was a little...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-29-2023, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 873
Posted By Paul O.
Your #1 concern can be alleviated or even...

Your #1 concern can be alleviated or even eliminated by using a tire pressure monitor. It will alert you and give you time to stop and take care of things. When the pressure is too low, then sidewall...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-15-2023, 10:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,365
Posted By Paul O.
Congratulations! Such a nice gift form Santa. We...

Congratulations! Such a nice gift form Santa. We were also tent campers before retirement and also thought it was time to upgrade a bit. On our last tent camping trip in 2012, the tent was getting...
Forum: General Chat 12-02-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,880
Posted By Paul O.
"Composite" usually means fiberglass (or other...

"Composite" usually means fiberglass (or other fiber) and polyester (or epoxy resin).
Forum: General Chat 11-30-2023, 11:28 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,880
Posted By Paul O.
They say nothing about the construction details....

They say nothing about the construction details. I was also looking for where they are located and could not find any information. I expected the price to be somewhere about $150k, just looking at...
Forum: General Chat 11-09-2023, 08:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,880
Posted By Paul O.
Here it is about the rivets. They have to be...

Here it is about the rivets. They have to be recessed on airplanes, and on Airstreams as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE6duD25qSU
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-08-2023, 07:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,428
Posted By Paul O.
What a mess the wasps made. I bet the previous...

What a mess the wasps made. I bet the previous owner left his camper unused for extended periods of time and the critters had time to build all that.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-06-2023, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,135
Posted By Paul O.
The gel coat on my Scamp used to dust off, after...

The gel coat on my Scamp used to dust off, after a rain it was washing down in streaks and rubbed off on my fingers. Simply bad. Many people here recommended Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax - Pure...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-06-2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,428
Posted By Paul O.
Wasp and hornet killer spray can has been part of...

Wasp and hornet killer spray can has been part of standard equipment in my Scamp, along with various tools, etc.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-06-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,428
Posted By Paul O.
50 or so years ago, I found two huge wasp nests,...

50 or so years ago, I found two huge wasp nests, one under the roof overhang, the other under a bush, which I hit with my lawnmower, with dire consequences - a number of stings on my legs while...
Forum: General Chat 11-03-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,285
Posted By Paul O.
This sounds like a second retirement to me. I...

This sounds like a second retirement to me.
I think it is nice to be able to pass on the rig to somebody in the family who will appreciate it and should be giving you detailed reports on where they...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-03-2023, 08:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,739
Posted By Paul O.
A number of people on this forum have described...

A number of people on this forum have described how their frame was repaired. Try do a search to find some of those threads. I remember some of those breaks were in the same area, where the frame is...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-31-2023, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,434
Posted By Paul O.
You will find the hitch and rails on the Scamp...

You will find the hitch and rails on the Scamp web page here: https://www.scamptrailers.com/product-category/running-gear/page/2
I would definitely ask them how they mount it to an aluminum bed. My...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-31-2023, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,434
Posted By Paul O.
I would get rid of the old style hitch and buy...

I would get rid of the old style hitch and buy the new one from Scamp. The new one mounts to the rails that are mounted to the bed, and it is easily removable, so it is not in the way.
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,880
Posted By Paul O.
Is the fiberglass camper market really hot? It...

Is the fiberglass camper market really hot? It seems to be, doesn't it? I have been on this forum for ten years, and we have seen several attempts by people trying to enter the fiberglass camper...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-29-2023, 09:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,252
Posted By Paul O.
That looks like a small gas leak. Is it where the...

That looks like a small gas leak. Is it where the gas line is attached to the burner? It could be a loose connection, or the line might be damaged. In either case, it needs to be fixed. Good luck!
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-26-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,470
Posted By Paul O.
And she is a beauty!

And she is a beauty!
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 10-21-2023, 08:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,349
Posted By Paul O.
No Czech can resist a beer, especially while...

No Czech can resist a beer, especially while sheltered from bad weather in a comfortable cabin. I know.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-18-2023, 09:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 544
Posted By Paul O.
You mentioned two things that are important....

You mentioned two things that are important. First, you are in NJ, that means there may be salt on roads in late spring and early fall. Second, you made a spring trip to Florida, and along such a...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 10-14-2023, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 825
Posted By Paul O.
Another campground is about ten miles upstream...

Another campground is about ten miles upstream from Salida, called Hecla Junction. Right on the river, with a hiking trail along the river. Far from the Salida conveniences, water and restrooms only,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-11-2023, 06:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,787
Posted By Paul O.
I.C.E. - 2021 3.5 L V6 Tacoma. Before that it was...

I.C.E. - 2021 3.5 L V6 Tacoma. Before that it was 2013 4.0 L V6 Tacoma. Both short bed, 4 WD. This picture is from when we explored the Channeled Scablands and stopped at the Grand Coulee Dam.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-10-2023, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 537
Posted By Paul O.
I use Lexel (the clear kind) for a lot of things...

I use Lexel (the clear kind) for a lot of things like that.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 10-08-2023, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 801
Posted By Paul O.
I would second that.

I would second that.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-30-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,325
Posted By Paul O.
Great documentation! With all that work, it is...

Great documentation! With all that work, it is good you had time for dinner in the middle of it.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-22-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 835
Posted By Paul O.
That is exactly how I keep the rubber tracks and...

That is exactly how I keep the rubber tracks and the window frame clean. I slide the lower one out, then the upper one, and then lift the movable pane out.

Also, when I give my Scamp a shower...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-27-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 767
Posted By Paul O.
Those screws should go into a piece of wood that...

Those screws should go into a piece of wood that is fiberglass attached to the shell. In some places like that I used plumbers epoxy putty to fill the hole and then drive the screw into it before it...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-27-2023, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,136
Posted By Paul O.
It does look like rot. It is probably small...

It does look like rot. It is probably small enough to stabilize it with some polyester resin.


I had some rot in the same place, left rear corner, where the electric cord used to store. You need...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-17-2023, 08:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,342
Posted By Paul O.
We have something like Jon's (4) - an old woven...

We have something like Jon's (4) - an old woven throw rug right at the door and a woolen runner the length of the alley. I shake them out as needed. Also, to make it easier to step up, we have a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-14-2023, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 599
Posted By Paul O.
If there is a lot of air in your lines, it will...

If there is a lot of air in your lines, it will take a lot of pumping to compress it to the pump shut-off pressure. Open whatever other taps you might have and let it out. Water heater also should be...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-14-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 824
Posted By Paul O.
I would doubt that any damage would result, but...

I would doubt that any damage would result, but water is heavy (~8 lbs/gal) and the tanks are at the very back and so they increase all weight, and reduce the tongue weight. I only put 1/2 or less...
Forum: General Chat 08-14-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,305
Posted By Paul O.
I am (quite) a few year over 21 and when asked at...

I am (quite) a few year over 21 and when asked at a store, I say xx/xx/1915 is my DOB*, but I am not on Facebook either, and do not care about any promotions. Keep it simple.
*) Some cashiers put it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-08-2023, 07:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,322
Posted By Paul O.
The freezer should be as cold as the top of the...

The freezer should be as cold as the top of the Matterhorn, I hope.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-06-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,322
Posted By Paul O.
Here they are, right side up.

Here they are, right side up.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-06-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,322
Posted By Paul O.
Here are the pictures of the finished project....

Here are the pictures of the finished project. The fridge comes without the door shield, but a $25 sheet of Lexan from Home Depot and an old poster are good enough.
Forum: General Chat 06-22-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,581
Posted By Paul O.
I agree. I had it once or twice and it is not...

I agree. I had it once or twice and it is not bad. My wife, though, would not buy it, ever. Of course, if it is on the menu 15 times a week for months or years, it will get a bad name.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-22-2023, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,322
Posted By Paul O.
Hi Bill, thanks for your great information. I...

Hi Bill, thanks for your great information. I decided to follow the path that Scamp people take when the replacement is needed. On 6/13 I ordered the one they use, the Dometic RM2354 and the expected...
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