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Forum: General Chat 12-24-2017, 07:24 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 14,987
Posted By MrBig1
I looked hard at Escape, Bigfoot, Casita and...

I looked hard at Escape, Bigfoot, Casita and Scamp. Finally figured out that there are options and good reasons why people make their purchase decisions. New vs used is another criteria for...
Forum: General Chat 12-02-2017, 11:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,080
Posted By MrBig1
I would like to thank all the folks who wished us...

I would like to thank all the folks who wished us well. Really looking forward to seeing you on the road somewhere out there. This is my retirement rig. The wife and I want to head west and see our...
Forum: General Chat 12-02-2017, 10:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,080
Posted By MrBig1
Well I found the TV I wanted. After much research...

Well I found the TV I wanted. After much research and looking at some of the places I want to go I chose the 2018 Chevy 2500, 4WD, Duramax/Allison, Crew Cab, Work Truck package. The reason for the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-07-2017, 02:47 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,307
Posted By MrBig1
Thanks for the advice and your time spent giving...

Thanks for the advice and your time spent giving it. I'll take into consideration the suggestions that have been provided. I makes sense to focus on things that will get you home first. Secondly...
Forum: General Chat 11-02-2017, 02:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,080
Posted By MrBig1
Thanks guys and gals

I was sold simply by the web site description but, the wife not so much. When she saw how they are put together and saw the finished product that's when she bought in. I mean to spend a lot of time...
Forum: General Chat 11-02-2017, 09:11 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,766
Posted By MrBig1
Not sure I understand Bob.

Not sure I understand Bob.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-02-2017, 09:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,307
Posted By MrBig1
How about a little advice Guys

I'm starting to put together a tool kit for on the road repairs and maintenance on a fiberglass RV. I know that there has been someone here that has given this a lot of thought and I'd appreciate...
Forum: General Chat 11-02-2017, 08:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,080
Posted By MrBig1
Well I'm committed now

My wife and I took a two day road trip to Hohenwald TN to visit the Oliver Camper manufacturing plant. Very impressed and more importantly my wife fell in love with the Legacy Elite II. She picked...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-31-2017, 07:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,008
Posted By MrBig1
I always figured that when I have special needs...

I always figured that when I have special needs that would be my tip point to move into an assisted living facility of some type. I'm not close to that point yet so I may change my mind as I get...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-31-2017, 05:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,008
Posted By MrBig1
Patrick, nice to meet you. I totally understand...

Patrick, nice to meet you. I totally understand the misgivings about the Oliver price. When you compare it to other FGRV on the market it seems like too much to pay. I'm looking at it as an...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-30-2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,008
Posted By MrBig1
Jerry, you're right about the small world....

Jerry, you're right about the small world. Pinopolis is where I grew up and you must be talking about Somerset. The place was built when I was a kid. I spent a lot of summers there. Knew the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-30-2017, 02:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,008
Posted By MrBig1
Wow Bob, Honestly I can't imagine. I know with my...

Wow Bob, Honestly I can't imagine. I know with my little experience dealing with my back the pain was from disc pressure on the nerve. Never have felt that kind of pain. I've always considered myself...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-30-2017, 10:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,008
Posted By MrBig1
I'm certainly in for that. It'd have to be up...

I'm certainly in for that. It'd have to be up state if we had it in the summer. It gets hot and humid down here. I really wanna head west find some dry warmth. I like it between 75dF and 85dF and low...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-29-2017, 08:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,371
Posted By MrBig1
Bob try the mustard based sauce. Most places put...

Bob try the mustard based sauce. Most places put brown sugar in it. Gives it a sweet taste. Good stuff.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-29-2017, 08:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,371
Posted By MrBig1
Bob sounds like we share similar plans. I will be...

Bob sounds like we share similar plans. I will be traveling with my wife and two cavachons about the size of a small spaniel. Really want to boondocks on some BLM land in Idaho, Nevada and Arizona....
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-29-2017, 08:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,008
Posted By MrBig1
Hunting Island is another great South Carolina...

Hunting Island is another great South Carolina State Park. I love winter camping there. Lots of peace and quiet and long beaches. Sure thing about the get together. The world really is a small place.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-29-2017, 07:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,008
Posted By MrBig1
You ever heard the joke that goes "What do you...

You ever heard the joke that goes "What do you call 10,000 lawyers at the bottom of the ocean? Answer: A good start." That article is a whole lot about what's wrong here. Thanks for the read I'll...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-29-2017, 07:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,008
Posted By MrBig1
Couldn't have said it better myself. At my plant...

Couldn't have said it better myself. At my plant we got components from all over the world but our steel was made in the USA. Like I said, sorry I can't help myself. lol
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-29-2017, 06:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,008
Posted By MrBig1
Bob, you got me worried now. I've never hurt like...

Bob, you got me worried now. I've never hurt like that in my life. I almost picked the doctor up and kissed him on top of his head after I got fixed up. What happened to you to make it worse?
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-29-2017, 06:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,008
Posted By MrBig1
Hey there, Berkeley County here right next to...

Hey there, Berkeley County here right next to Lake Moultrie. Love the Oconee area and the State park named after it.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-29-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,008
Posted By MrBig1
Hi Jon, good to meet you. Yes the price...

Hi Jon, good to meet you. Yes the price difference between an Oliver and a Scamp is quite profound. Oliver is the only American Made 4 season fiberglass camper. I've compared them to Bigfoot and...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-29-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,008
Posted By MrBig1
Kinda new guy in South Carolina

Hello folks, My name is Ray. I'm a 61yr old newly retired due to a herniated disc. I've been on this site before asking questions but I never did properly introduce myself. I've owned several stick...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-02-2017, 05:35 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,640
Posted By MrBig1
Sure Enough

Dave, Its a deal. I'd like to throw a thanks out to Brian for the timely and informative PM's. Those and all this help from members really goes a long way to help a guy make a good decision. Y'all...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-01-2017, 09:27 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,640
Posted By MrBig1
The final solution

Guys,
First, I'd like to say thanks for the help. The collective answers have helped me make a decision about what I think my best tow vehicle will be for my future Scamp 19 Deluxe.
It looks like I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-29-2017, 06:28 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,640
Posted By MrBig1
Thank You Everyone

Well, I believe I'm about as armed with information as I can be. I want to thank all of you for such a meaningful participation in this thread. The knowledge I've gained here and in PM's is going to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-28-2017, 10:21 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,640
Posted By MrBig1
Found the information

Cliff,

Found the web site. The max payload for the Fords is in excess of 3000lbs, 3270lbs according to Fords spec sheet. This is offered on the regular cab with the 5L 2WD with 18" wheels and the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-28-2017, 09:46 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,640
Posted By MrBig1
Sure enough

Cliff,
I got my information from google. Post a link. I'll be looking myself.
Thanks
Ray
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-27-2017, 09:56 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,640
Posted By MrBig1
Josh, I've never considered the BigFoot...

Josh,
I've never considered the BigFoot campers. The 2500 in bed unit looks pretty nice. Seeing your post made me go look. All the more reason to get a bigger truck. You never know what kind of fgrv...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-27-2017, 09:32 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,640
Posted By MrBig1
lol, so it gets like that on this forum too....

lol, so it gets like that on this forum too. People bring their feelings with them. I'm an old steel mill worker. I don't have any. All I wanna do is share ideas. I don't need you to agree with me or...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-27-2017, 08:06 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,640
Posted By MrBig1
Steve it's good to see that someone knows where...

Steve it's good to see that someone knows where I'm coming from. Towing capacity is only part of the load rating of a truck. I just looked up the payload capacity of the chevy and ford 1/2ton pu's...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-27-2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,640
Posted By MrBig1
Like I stated in my original post I'm not just...

Like I stated in my original post I'm not just looking at right now but trying to look to the future just a bit. I've read that most full timers change rigs a few times moving toward the one that...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-27-2017, 07:00 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,640
Posted By MrBig1
lol, no overreaction. I don't have feelings.

Well, It's not so much the towing capacity of the truck as it is the payload. I know that a smaller truck like the Chevy Colorado with the little baby duramax would tow the Scamp 5th wheel just fine....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-27-2017, 03:22 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,640
Posted By MrBig1
Well Back to the Drawing Board

You guys aren't gonna believe this. I gave Scamp a call just a few minutes ago and found out that the maximum bed height they can work with is 57". The Chevy 3/4 ton is 58" and yes I asked if they...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-27-2017, 11:34 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,640
Posted By MrBig1
Mike I'm sure it will be. Big truck, 4:10 gear...

Mike I'm sure it will be. Big truck, 4:10 gear ratio, 6L. I probably will get about the same mileage towing the Scamp as barefoot, terrible. It's payload that I'm considering. Figure the tongue...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-27-2017, 05:32 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,640
Posted By MrBig1
Well I've done a little footwork and made a decision.

I went to the local Chevy dealer yesterday armed with my tape measure. I wanted to know what the bed height of the 2500 was. What I got was a total bed height to the top of the box of 58" and to the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-24-2017, 10:28 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,640
Posted By MrBig1
I just wanna say thanks

Thanks for all the replies to this thread. I really have enjoyed reading and appreciate the different points of view, knowledge and time shared by all the contributors. Armed with this information I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-23-2017, 05:08 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,640
Posted By MrBig1
Thanks for your input and time

Thanks Guys,
I initially was going with the Tacoma V6 towing package 4WD but the hassle with the composite bed really bothered me. I have a Tacoma 2017 I4 2WD and love the truck I bought it to tow...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-20-2017, 12:12 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,640
Posted By MrBig1
Help deciding on a tow vehicle

I've been doing a lot of research online to help me choose the best tow vehicle for the Scamp 5th wheel I'm supposed to pick up in May. I read all kinds of opinions that lead me in many different...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-30-2017, 11:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,939
Posted By MrBig1
Thanks a bunch, I will. Incidentally, looks like...

Thanks a bunch, I will. Incidentally, looks like I won't have to eat the depreciation on my current truck. I promised my wife a new vehicle and she wants my current truck. Win Win as I see it.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-16-2017, 11:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,939
Posted By MrBig1
Well looks like a bigger Tacoma is in my Future.

Thanks folks for the honest and candid replies. Looks like new TV is in my future. Tacoma 4x4, towing package, V6, 6 spd automatic, long bed. With the 6500lb towing capacity that should more than...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-13-2017, 07:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,939
Posted By MrBig1
Jon, That's 3500lbs without the towing package. I...

Jon, That's 3500lbs without the towing package. I looked at the rated load for the axles and even considering the 400lb tongue weight of the Scamp I'm well within limits. The Tacoma has a 5700lb GVW,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-13-2017, 06:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,939
Posted By MrBig1
Thanks Steve for your honesty. I actually did do...

Thanks Steve for your honesty. I actually did do some research into this before I bought the truck. I figured if it was rated for a specific towing capacity then it should be able to perform as...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-13-2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,939
Posted By MrBig1
Scamp 19 Deluxe and 2017 Tacoma double cab I4

I pick up my camper mid May 2018. I plan to drag it with my 2017 Tacoma SR I4. Camper weight approx 2900lbs dry. Max camper towing weight for Tacoma 3500lbs. I don't expect to set speed records. I do...
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