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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-08-2020, 02:30 PM
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A/C Window Mount Design for Scamps
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Barry, I sent you a PM. TomK
Barry, I sent you a PM. TomK
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-08-2020, 08:44 AM
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A/C Window Mount Design for Scamps
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TomK
I bought a frame from Dave (Vtec) when he put...
I bought a frame from Dave (Vtec) when he put them up for sale a couple years ago. He did a great job on them and it fits like a glove, but I went in a different direction for our 2017 Scamp 16. We...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-28-2019, 03:11 PM
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Water during cold weather
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TomK
We spent a few days boon docking in Horse Thief...
We spent a few days boon docking in Horse Thief BLM CG in the Moab area last year. There is a private campground on the Highway just north of town. I believe they charged $6 for a nice hot shower. ...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
08-21-2019, 07:53 PM
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2019 Sept 6-8. The 8th Annual Algonac Glassic Egg Scramble
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TomK
Yes it is MudFrog. It's always on the weekend...
Yes it is MudFrog. It's always on the weekend following Labor Day. Always at the North end of Algonac SP CG and next to the St Clair River. It's always fun too!
Tom
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
07-17-2019, 04:51 PM
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2019 Sept 6-8. The 8th Annual Algonac Glassic Egg Scramble
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Hi all! Joanne and I will be there from Friday...
Hi all! Joanne and I will be there from Friday the 6th to Monday the 9th. Site 136 Can't wait to see you all!
Tom
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-24-2018, 09:30 AM
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Can AM RV
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TomK
Hi Norm and Ginny. Your friends are also friends...
Hi Norm and Ginny. Your friends are also friends of ours. We live approx. one hour east of London, ON. They went to Can Am and had the weight distribution, sway bars and reinforcements installed,...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-07-2018, 03:52 PM
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MI |
2018, Sept 7,8,9. The 7th Annual Algonac Glassic Egg Scramble
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TomK
Hi Pam, Tom and Joanne will be in site #72 from...
Hi Pam, Tom and Joanne will be in site #72 from Friday the 7th, to Monday the 10. Looking forward to seeing everyone again! We missed last year because we were waiting to pick up our Scamp 16 in...
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General Chat
01-28-2018, 12:04 PM
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ScampCamp
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TomK
It will be approaching 80 degrees in Sebring by...
It will be approaching 80 degrees in Sebring by the 6th. We'll survive.
I really don't want to be known as #2 Mike, but I've been called worse.
Tom
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General Chat
01-28-2018, 11:31 AM
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ScampCamp
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TomK
We are in Pensacola now. We postponed our...
We are in Pensacola now. We postponed our arrival for 5 days waiting for good weather. It's been unseasonably cool the past week, but hoping for some warmth further South. Leaving for Manatee...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
01-17-2018, 12:09 PM
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How to clean the bathroom? (Casita)
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TomK
All good points. Makes sense to do any serious...
All good points. Makes sense to do any serious cleaning just prior to dumping. I'm sure I'm overthinking all this. We were also careful about what went in the gray tank. It always looked clear...
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Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
01-17-2018, 09:12 AM
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Which states have mild winters and no tornadoes?
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TomK
We may soon have a 51st state to consider,...
We may soon have a 51st state to consider, according to the news. There is a rapidly growing movement to split California into 2 states, basically along political lines. There will be a Coastal...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
01-17-2018, 08:09 AM
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How to clean the bathroom? (Casita)
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TomK
We plan to use Odorlos in the black water tank,...
We plan to use Odorlos in the black water tank, but nothing in the gray water tank. Do you suggest using something in there? We had a gray water tank in our 13' but never had an issue with odor. ...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
01-17-2018, 06:20 AM
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How to clean the bathroom? (Casita)
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TomK
Great question William, and thank you for your...
Great question William, and thank you for your information KC. We are about to start using our new trailer with a bathroom. Our previous Scamp only had a porta-pottie. This reminds me of when my...
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General Chat
01-17-2018, 05:34 AM
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Question for those who are not driving new vehicles
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Tom, as far as I know, the depiction of the pump...
Tom, as far as I know, the depiction of the pump in your example is just a universal symbol for a gas pump. It shows you which gauge measures your fuel quantity. The arrow is a separate icon, and...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-16-2018, 06:10 PM
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Still Crazy
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TomK
I almost bought one Floyd. I started...
I almost bought one Floyd. I started "researching" them in eTrailer.com a few months ago, but before I picked one, something distracted me (senior moment).
I do remember deciding to get one that...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-15-2018, 08:34 PM
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Still Crazy
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TomK
Interesting. That was a useful chart Floyd. ...
Interesting. That was a useful chart Floyd. Have you seen one that shows which states require the safety break-away switches? I wouldn't travel without brakes, but wonder how useful the break-away...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-15-2018, 08:13 PM
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13' Scamp w/ big bed dimensions...
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TomK
The area is tight Ben. That floor is also where...
The area is tight Ben. That floor is also where the porta potty sits at night. You might have to re-think your dogs sleeping arrangement? Where there's a will; there's a way. I'm sure you'll work...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-15-2018, 07:51 PM
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13' Scamp w/ big bed dimensions...
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TomK
Ben, we had a big bed 13' Scamp. The bed was 54"...
Ben, we had a big bed 13' Scamp. The bed was 54" wide, and pretty sure the standard bed was 44" wide. If the furnace on your rental was next to the bed like this one is, your furnace will be 10"...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
01-15-2018, 06:15 AM
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MI |
2018, Sept 7,8,9. The 7th Annual Algonac Glassic Egg Scramble
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TomK
Robert, the Annual Glassic Egg Scramble is open...
Robert, the Annual Glassic Egg Scramble is open to all owners and fans of fiberglass eggs. All brands are welcome. You'll see other Trilliums in attendance. It is located at the Algonac State Park...
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Hi, I am....
01-14-2018, 02:20 PM
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New member from Pinellas County, FL
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2,507
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TomK
Sorry for the confusion. I guess I read your...
Sorry for the confusion. I guess I read your post too quickly, Sue. I thought you were asking about using your America the Beautiful pass at H.H.S.P. Carl is correct. Fort Desoto is a Pinellas...
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Hi, I am....
01-14-2018, 11:36 AM
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New member from Pinellas County, FL
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2,507
Posted By
TomK
Highland Hammock is a FL State Park. In MI we...
Highland Hammock is a FL State Park. In MI we can purchase a State Park (Recreation Area) annual pass and it entitles us to visit any MI State Parks. I'm guessing FL might do the same? Your...
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Hi, I am....
01-14-2018, 11:02 AM
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New member from Pinellas County, FL
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2,507
Posted By
TomK
Welcome Sue! If you have time, you might want to...
Welcome Sue! If you have time, you might want to head over to Highland Hammock State Park near Sebring for Scamp Camp from 12 to 16 Feb. Lots of like minded individuals, and plenty of ideas can be...
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Hi, I am....
01-14-2018, 04:11 AM
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HI, I'm a new member from Southwest Florida
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1,194
Posted By
TomK
Rusty, I agree with Carl and Mitzi. There will...
Rusty, I agree with Carl and Mitzi. There will be about 75 fiberglass trailers at Scamp Camp next month. We'll be there in site 138 with our 16' Scamp. Lots of other brands too. There is one day...
Forum:
Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
01-12-2018, 11:33 AM
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167
Which states have mild winters and no tornadoes?
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17,761
Posted By
TomK
You're right about the Chesapeake Bay, Jon. My...
You're right about the Chesapeake Bay, Jon. My wife is from Tangier Island, VA. Her family and just about everyone on the Island make their living as watermen. Blue crabs and Oysters are better...
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Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
01-12-2018, 05:09 AM
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167
Which states have mild winters and no tornadoes?
Views:
17,761
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TomK
Earthquakes, rain, fires, smoke, volcanoes,...
Earthquakes, rain, fires, smoke, volcanoes, recycle police. There's a glaring omission here. From what I hear; you can't walk through the woods in the PNW without looking over your shoulder for...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-10-2018, 11:25 AM
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101
Using Dometic refrigerator on 12 volts
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18,697
Posted By
TomK
I believe you Darral. I've seen your work :D ...
I believe you Darral. I've seen your work :D
Tom
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-09-2018, 03:56 PM
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31
Should I be concerned about tongue height?
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3,288
Posted By
TomK
Scamp isn't a lot of help either. When we had a...
Scamp isn't a lot of help either. When we had a 13', I guessed correctly and showed up with the correct ball height to tow it home. When we went to get our 16', the website said you need a 21"...
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General Chat
01-09-2018, 01:44 PM
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75
Can Someone Please Host A UP Rally?!
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6,885
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TomK
Is the Toonerville Trolley still running? It was...
Is the Toonerville Trolley still running? It was a narrow gauge railroad you could board in Newberry, and ride to the Tahquamenon Falls. I rode it about 20 years ago. T.F. are the largest falls in...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-09-2018, 09:02 AM
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31
Should I be concerned about tongue height?
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3,288
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TomK
I got tired of buying different height ball...
I got tired of buying different height ball mounts and draw bars for different trailers and vehicles. This one is a little expensive but is adjustable for height in one inch increments from 3" drop...
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General Chat
01-09-2018, 08:27 AM
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53
How much knife do you need for camping?
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5,820
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TomK
O.K. You finally got to me. I admit it. I...
O.K. You finally got to me. I admit it. I collect knives. My wife thinks "collecting" is a gross understatement. It started very early in life. I often hung around with my Grandfather in the...
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General Chat
01-08-2018, 12:29 PM
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75
Can Someone Please Host A UP Rally?!
Views:
6,885
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TomK
I agree with RogerDat. Last part of August is...
I agree with RogerDat. Last part of August is perfect weather and timing. Don't want to miss the Algonac, MI Rally the weekend after Labor Day.
Tom
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General Chat
01-08-2018, 08:35 AM
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Can Someone Please Host A UP Rally?!
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6,885
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TomK
Very helpful Jeff. Thank you! Tom
Very helpful Jeff. Thank you!
Tom
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
01-08-2018, 06:26 AM
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Power inlet receptacle.
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3,979
Posted By
TomK
This is the receptacle I used. It includes...
This is the receptacle I used. It includes everything you need to convert the Scamp mouse hole receptacle to a removable cord. The power cord that came with our Scamp is utilized. I think it...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-07-2018, 12:54 PM
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101
Using Dometic refrigerator on 12 volts
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18,697
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TomK
Charles, I'm looking for a CG in or near St Pete...
Charles, I'm looking for a CG in or near St Pete from 19 Feb thru 6 Mar. when we leave Sebring. They changed the reservation rules at our normal CG at MacDill AFB in Tampa. Getting in there looks...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-06-2018, 06:00 PM
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101
Using Dometic refrigerator on 12 volts
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18,697
Posted By
TomK
Hi Nigel, there are lengthy discussions on this...
Hi Nigel, there are lengthy discussions on this forum about the questions you asked. We had the same 3-way 1.9 c.f. fridge you had on our Scamp 13. We found the best solution to traveling with...
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Camping, Campout Reports
01-06-2018, 07:59 AM
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18
Timing is everything!
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2,212
Posted By
TomK
Glad the solution to your predicament is at least...
Glad the solution to your predicament is at least in sight. I think if it was me, and your temp fix solves the leak problems; I would stay South for the rest of your trip. Head up to Backus when...
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General Chat
01-05-2018, 11:44 AM
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75
Can Someone Please Host A UP Rally?!
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6,885
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TomK
The Algonac Classic Egg Scramble Rally is on the...
The Algonac Classic Egg Scramble Rally is on the weekend after Labor Day, 7,8,9 Sept. That rally is in S.E. MI in the Lower Peninsula approximately 600 miles from the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness...
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General Chat
01-04-2018, 07:45 PM
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This rig probably would not pass inspection.
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5,202
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TomK
I think it's running on the rims. That explains...
I think it's running on the rims. That explains his spare. Are those California plates? Wow! :eek:
Tom
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General Chat
01-04-2018, 05:40 PM
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Happy Bomb Cyclone!
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1,917
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TomK
Same to you Jeanine. If you're heading down to...
Same to you Jeanine. If you're heading down to FL to escape the Bomb Cyclones, don't slow down. We'll be right behind you! Hope to see you in Sebring...
Tom
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General Chat
01-04-2018, 05:29 PM
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Can Someone Please Host A UP Rally?!
Views:
6,885
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TomK
I'm no expert by any means. These are my...
I'm no expert by any means. These are my observations. It seems a place big enough to handle the interested parties is chosen. The dates are announced in the Rallies and Meets section of this...
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General Chat
01-04-2018, 03:46 PM
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Happy Bomb Cyclone!
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1,917
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TomK
Terms like that don't seem to last long. Winter...
Terms like that don't seem to last long. Winter of '13-'14 seems like the first and last time we heard all about the Polar Vortex. I think it was too scary for the masses. Maybe bad for tourism? ...
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General Chat
01-04-2018, 02:55 PM
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Can Someone Please Host A UP Rally?!
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TomK
We picked up our Scamp in Backus, MN mid October...
We picked up our Scamp in Backus, MN mid October and came thru Ironwood. What a nice drive back thru Northern MN, WI, and MI. Mandatory stop in Ironwood is Stormy Kromer factory outlet store.
...
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General Chat
01-04-2018, 02:28 PM
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Can Someone Please Host A UP Rally?!
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6,885
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TomK
I love the U.P. I've deer hunted up there for...
I love the U.P. I've deer hunted up there for many decades with my Dad and Brothers. We hunt in Seney National Wildlife Reserve in the Eastern central part of the U.P. I've passed thru the Western...
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General Chat
01-04-2018, 05:37 AM
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Can Someone Please Host A UP Rally?!
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TomK
In the Army a comment like this would be followed...
In the Army a comment like this would be followed by someone in charge stating "You're showing an unusual amount of interest." followed by "Make it happen!" ;)
That said, I'd attend if the timing...
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Camping, Campout Reports
01-03-2018, 07:34 PM
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Timing is everything!
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2,212
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TomK
Yikes!
Glad you got out of there with no bodily injuries Bat Dude! You can always repair the trailer. Good call on moving out of the CG, also leaving MI for the Winter. Hope your luck improves for the...
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General Chat
01-03-2018, 07:14 PM
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Shell Construction
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TomK
Floyd, it appears you're a tough act to follow. ...
Floyd, it appears you're a tough act to follow. :big_boss:
Tom
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-02-2018, 05:35 PM
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Jeep Wrangler, Short Wheelbase, for Towing
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12,657
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TomK
It's a good thing we didn't know how dangerous it...
It's a good thing we didn't know how dangerous it was. We thought Jeeps and trailers went together like peanut butter and jelly... No trailer brakes, not even seat belts. I believe these images...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
12-28-2017, 09:12 PM
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13' Scamp - Covering with Calmark
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1,984
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TomK
Good idea Jim. That sounds even easier than the...
Good idea Jim. That sounds even easier than the way we did it. We moved and keep her in a garage now, but if we still had the 13 and the cover, I'd try it your way.
Tom
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General Chat
12-22-2017, 07:59 PM
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for a good chuckle today.....
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23,718
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TomK
I remember one of my High School math teachers...
I remember one of my High School math teachers telling us that one day soon we would all be using the metric system. If the U.S. wanted to compete globally it would have to happen. He made it sound...
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General Chat
12-22-2017, 05:09 PM
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solar porch light
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TomK
I took that as a joke. The majority of my...
I took that as a joke. The majority of my friends have concealed carry licenses and wouldn't take kindly to being shot at. The return fire would be punishing.
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