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Forum: General Chat 03-16-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 29,304
Posted By Nick J
It’s a contract. You can mark it up with your...

It’s a contract. You can mark it up with your changes and hand it back to them, if they accept-great, if they don’t you will know exactly where you stand.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-09-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,079
Posted By Nick J
DEFINITELY complain to Scamp and don’t wait. ...

DEFINITELY complain to Scamp and don’t wait. This sounds more serious than just a door problem. The chassis around the door may be the problem, if you look at photos of the chassis you will see what...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-23-2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,041
Posted By Nick J
This motor probably has bronze bearings, I...

This motor probably has bronze bearings, I couldn’t read your photos but my experience with many many small motors like this is to put a drop of oil at the shaft/bearing interface and just work it...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-24-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,178
Posted By Nick J
I pulled most of the interior out of my Scamp 13...

I pulled most of the interior out of my Scamp 13 and adhered 1 1/2” and 2” foam just about everywhere using great stuff foam (it is great stuff) to the fiberglass shell, the difference is remarkable....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-24-2021, 12:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,765
Posted By Nick J
BTW The bottoms of cargo containers are sealed...

BTW The bottoms of cargo containers are sealed with mastic like substance and they are made to last for years under extreme conditions. Probably available on Alibaba.com
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-24-2021, 12:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,765
Posted By Nick J
There are a lot of products designed to seal out...

There are a lot of products designed to seal out moisture DEFINITELY use one of them.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-14-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,555
Posted By Nick J
To insure the safety of your family you will need...

To insure the safety of your family you will need to start at the floor. Water damage is a common problem but more importantly you will need to get a good look at the chassis. Just replace the whole...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-14-2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,555
Posted By Nick J
Replace the floor-that is.

Replace the floor-that is.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-14-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,555
Posted By Nick J
You can do it!! Trailers are pretty basic things...

You can do it!! Trailers are pretty basic things and a heck of a lot of fun to work on. Start with something easy like the windows and just keep working. Lots of information is available on YouTube...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-05-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,932
Posted By Nick J
I think your question addresses why someone would...

I think your question addresses why someone would do what you do not find appealing. I’m not sure how to address that, I do what interests me and I find a mediocre trailer design a challenge, I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-05-2021, 02:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,932
Posted By Nick J
Do you have any photos or details of the design?...

Do you have any photos or details of the design? There seems to be some possibility of increasing headroom or creating extra storage space or perhaps changing the location of the graywater tank to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-03-2021, 03:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,932
Posted By Nick J
Like your tires from what I have been able to...

Like your tires from what I have been able to glean from the they are a huge improvement over ST’s and their sidewall stiffness issues. I’m interested in how you handled your frame, I have a 13’...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-03-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,688
Posted By Nick J
Well Mary and Bob I was being too generic...

Well Mary and Bob I was being too generic regarding flare fittings, flares are a kind of compression fitting just a much more reliable type, got your nickel? (That is an HVACR technique). Type K Cu...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-26-2021, 10:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,688
Posted By Nick J
Copper tubing

A couple of points; the grade of copper tubing you use is very important, it must be type ACR or L, ACR comes cleaned and sealed from the factory it is necessary for refrigeration systems to prevent...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-25-2021, 08:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,015
Posted By Nick J
Bugs

Do you have that neat sliding screen door? The first time I used mine it took about 20 min for a moth invasion, I found they were going over the top of the sliding screen, bees took a little longer...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-18-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,523
Posted By Nick J
Allow me to highly recommend the Dickenson...

Allow me to highly recommend the Dickenson P12000, it looks like a small fireplace with a nice flame, works on propane, consumption is very reasonable and does not present any fire danger. It does...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-03-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,574
Posted By Nick J
Interior

Jon, I am well aware of the constraints involved in this project, my design is based on winter use those objectives define my design. I should note I’m 5’9” and unfortunately shrinking. This morning...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-03-2021, 05:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,574
Posted By Nick J
Interior finish

How do you intend to use your trailer? If primarily summer time weather the insulation value may be lower depending on use of A/C, if cold weather more insulating value makes it comfortable. I know...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-13-2021, 03:35 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,454
Posted By Nick J
Just one question: who engineers these cute but...

Just one question: who engineers these cute but potentially dangerous devices? I have seen a few responses from individuals who clearly understand the working of these things and certainly most do...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-12-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,454
Posted By Nick J
The optimal solution for me has been a Dickenson...

The optimal solution for me has been a Dickenson P9000 marine heater. These are simple and very reliable units, closed combustion, combustion air is from outside, there is no moisture condensing in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-11-2019, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,369
Posted By Nick J
Welding in AZ, NM

I am looking to find a welding shop to do a small extension on my rear bumper and create a spare tire frame. I am leaving SOCAL in the next few days hoping to get these jobs done along the way. It...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-07-2018, 05:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,424
Posted By Nick J
Cold weather heat.

I have a Dickenson and it is great, sealed combustion and actually looks like a fire flickering. I discovered one can turn the output waay down and the combustion is still clean. The big issue...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-02-2018, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,275
Posted By Nick J
Thanks, this will be very useful. Nick

Thanks, this will be very useful.

Nick
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-08-2018, 12:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,957
Posted By Nick J
Thank you for getting me up to speed on the BBB...

Thank you for getting me up to speed on the BBB issue. Sorry to see "Joe" screw Trillum so badly, he definately does not belong in business. Still, I do like the hull and think for someone like me...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-07-2018, 12:15 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,957
Posted By Nick J
Hi Gail, I bought a Scamp 13 Deluxe a couple of...

Hi Gail, I bought a Scamp 13 Deluxe a couple of years back and have been modifying it with similar intent, small, easy to tow etc. I was new to trailers at the time and fell in love with the hull...
Forum: Classified Archives 10-31-2018, 04:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,144
Posted By Nick J
Recent model Scamp parts.

I have a few bits and pieces from my 2016 13' Deluxe for sale cheap. Preferably some one in the Bay area - I do not want to ship this stuff.

3 tires and wheels in great shape, spare has never...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-31-2018, 04:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,647
Posted By Nick J
Floyd, Have you any experience with putting...

Floyd,

Have you any experience with putting larger tires on on your Scamp? I have been trying to find a LT 205/70-15 tire that will work on my 2016 13' and am actually having a very difficult...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-27-2018, 02:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,757
Posted By Nick J
Gas Tee's

the gas lines were attached using tee fittings, which made it easy to take them off.

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All looks fairly normal there. If you were...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-23-2018, 07:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,086
Posted By Nick J
I prefer Iota Engineering to Progressive...

I prefer Iota Engineering to Progressive Dynamics. My PD runs some halogen lamps at home, I trust the Iota in the Scamp.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-23-2018, 07:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,306
Posted By Nick J
bolt on axles

If you are changing your axle you should research Timbren axleless suspensions. The standard Dexter torsion axle is a primitive design, most all of these types are equally poor performers. They...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-15-2018, 01:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,798
Posted By Nick J
It's almost certainly your thermocouple - a...

It's almost certainly your thermocouple - a simple device that prevents gas from flowing without a flame. If you can get an exact replacement you won't have to fiddle with the adaptors, buy 2 they...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-11-2018, 11:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,873
Posted By Nick J
What is the BTU rating of your A/C ?

What is the BTU rating of your A/C ?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-10-2018, 09:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,751
Posted By Nick J
Scamp mods

BE CAREFUL, the weakest part of the Scamp chassis is the area where the door is located and the cabinet provides or is integrated into structural support for this weakness. If you look at a photo of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-20-2018, 01:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,438
Posted By Nick J
stevebaz

LOL,

Sealing a volume as tight as you are suggesting is damn near impossible. But in practical terms i tend to keep a window cracked for fresh air, BUT I am modifying my Scamp for winter use in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-19-2018, 01:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,438
Posted By Nick J
R value

This issue regarding R values is no more than a sales technique. It is important to understand heat moves in 3 ways, conduction, convection and radiation. The material they are claiming is "Super...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-29-2018, 10:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,978
Posted By Nick J
You could do it with batteries but you will need...

You could do it with batteries but you will need a large truck to haul them around. ha ha.

I'm working on winterizing my scamp 13 and have dealt with this problem. But first - electric heating...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-10-2017, 11:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,527
Posted By Nick J
Propane converters are made for Honda generators....

Propane converters are made for Honda generators. This will eliminate gas problems all together and you will already have the fuel.
I converted my eu2000i and really, really like the convenience....
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