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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-14-2021, 06:55 AM
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Shipping a 13 ft Scamp
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Regarding frozen water lines/tanks in the winter,...
Regarding frozen water lines/tanks in the winter, I have never minded leaving that system empty and using jugs of water for everything instead.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-10-2020, 05:04 PM
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Safety breakaway switch?
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vanstaats
Right. Sorry, I could've been more clear. Thanks...
Right. Sorry, I could've been more clear. Thanks for the clarification on how the trailer brakes & breakaway switch work!
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-10-2020, 02:52 AM
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Safety breakaway switch?
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vanstaats
Thanks, that's good to know! I will look for a...
Thanks, that's good to know! I will look for a replacement pin.
Since I was just moving the trailer around the block and I had the battery out and charging on the Battery Minder, I guess pulling...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-10-2020, 02:43 AM
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Safety breakaway switch?
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I was actually just moving the trailer around the...
I was actually just moving the trailer around the block to a different area on my property, and I had the battery unhooked and charging on the Battery Minder. So the trailer brakes are dependent on...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-09-2020, 12:54 PM
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Safety breakaway switch?
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Hello, I'm seeking advice on the breakaway...
Hello, I'm seeking advice on the breakaway switch. I finally did it -- when I parked the Casita, I unhitched everything except the breakaway switch. I moved the truck, but didn't notice the breakaway...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-05-2020, 12:07 PM
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Propane/CO Detector Issue
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Yep, I found out that if my big dog slept with...
Yep, I found out that if my big dog slept with his butt near the detector, the alarm might go off!
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Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
04-29-2020, 12:41 PM
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Toast
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vanstaats
I've used both and much prefer the box-type one...
I've used both and much prefer the box-type one shown in the photo. It just works much better, I think.
Sorry, I was referring to the second photo in Raz's post #7.
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02-08-2020, 11:42 AM
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Brought this jewel home this weekend
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vanstaats
13' Scamp
I owned a 13' 1985 Scamp for quite a while. That upper bunk is super sturdy -- could hold an adult who's small enough to fit in it.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-30-2020, 11:55 AM
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Rookie Mistake 102
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vanstaats
Thank you so much! Great information.
Thank you so much! Great information.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-30-2020, 05:50 AM
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Rookie Mistake 102
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Fridge on propane while driving
For years I happily ran my Casita fridge on propane while driving, then I read that it was dangerous in the event of a wreck and you should NEVER drive with propane on. In fact I thought I'd also...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-21-2018, 02:45 PM
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shower problems scamp 19
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vanstaats
Shower drain valve
My 2006 Casita has a push-pull valve handle that you can operate from the outside front, between the drain and the P-trap. In my case it's a little hard to get at the valve, so take a good look for...
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