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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-12-2018, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,108
Posted By Jeff T
Door

When we picked up our Scamp 16 over a year ago the person who gave us the "tour" before we drove it away said NEVER slam the door. He explained it would crack the fiberglass around the striker.
...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-11-2018, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,712
Posted By Jeff T
Learned the hard way

I wanted to update my posting....

I learned the following after doing some further reading. In the winterization process the last step most often involves pushing inward on the city water...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-02-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,407
Posted By Jeff T
Couple Ideas

Trying to be helpful here ......

First idea, once logged into this site you can use the "search" drop down menu near the top of the page. On the search drop down I always use the lower search box...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-14-2018, 04:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,712
Posted By Jeff T
City Water Connection

We have a 2017 16 Scamp. I was working to dewinterize by adding fresh water into the onboard tank and when I turned on the 12 volt demand pump I had water being forced out the city water connection....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-11-2018, 01:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,312
Posted By Jeff T
My wife made new curtains for our 16 Scamp. We...

My wife made new curtains for our 16 Scamp. We had the same issue with the large back window and the sagging curtain rod. Here is what I did.

(1) The curtain rods in general wanted to hop out of...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-23-2018, 12:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,553
Posted By Jeff T
Cover

I did look at the hard covers for the twin tanks but the way the battery is mounted it won't fit without moving the tanks forward. The spacing on the Scamp apparently never contemplated a cover. I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-23-2018, 08:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,553
Posted By Jeff T
LP Tank Cover

Has anyone tried to use this product to protect the LP Tank(s) on their Scamp?

https://www.amazon.com/Montana-Grilling-Gear-Synthetic-Ventilated/dp/B01AVGJ20Q/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-18-2018, 05:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,799
Posted By Jeff T
I agree with the tech specs..........just...

I agree with the tech specs..........just wondering if Scamp is doing it this way for some reason I don't understand. (Do other Scamp owners have this same situation?)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-18-2018, 05:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,799
Posted By Jeff T
They are on two separate circuits so the two...

They are on two separate circuits so the two never have a chance to be controlled by one GFI. (The test is quite valid but can't happen in my scenario.)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-18-2018, 04:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,799
Posted By Jeff T
Yes, we are the original owner and picked it up...

Yes, we are the original owner and picked it up at the factory in 2017.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-18-2018, 04:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,799
Posted By Jeff T
Checked That

I appreciate the idea of the outside GFCI protecting the inside outlet by the sink, however the outside circuit is on its own circuit breaker. The sink outlet is on yet a different circuit breaker.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-18-2018, 02:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,799
Posted By Jeff T
Does anyone have a GFCI outlet at the Kitchen Sink?

We have a 2017 16 Deluxe and I had been outside getting her ready for spring camping. I don't know why I thought about this now but noted that the electrical outlet at the Kitchen sink is NOT a GFCI...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-02-2018, 07:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,740
Posted By Jeff T
Better Sleep

We keep ours setup as a bed full time and added a 4-inch memory foam mattress topper from Sams Club. Our 16 Deluxe has the big bed offered by Scamp and if I remember correctly we purchased a Queen...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-30-2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,960
Posted By Jeff T
2017 Scamp 16

Our Scamp VIN is stamped on the top of the frame rail behind (on the right hand side) the tongue jack.

Can not speak to older units but no VIN plates here for newer models.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-11-2017, 03:45 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 22,000
Posted By Jeff T
Smaller Items

Even if you used the add-on box to hold routine campsite setup items it should be worth the trouble.

I know on our 16 with the fresh water 3/4 full the extra weight changes the towing dynamics...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-03-2017, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,260
Posted By Jeff T
Thanks for checking. I have found a missing screw...

Thanks for checking. I have found a missing screw on occasion.

Yea, love ours as well. We picked ours up in May. We camped as often as we could all summer. We are lucky and can park ours here at...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-03-2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,260
Posted By Jeff T
Sealand Black Water Tank

We have a 2017 16 Deluxe w/front bath

Cleaning up for the winter I was in the bath and noticed the toilet (black water) waste tank is only held down to the floor with three screws. One in front,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-22-2017, 08:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,065
Posted By Jeff T
Ideas

The post for this issue reminds me to always turn off the water at the spigot if away from the trailer for extended periods of time. :hmm
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-06-2017, 06:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,375
Posted By Jeff T
Good discussion all...... I found this to be a...

Good discussion all......
I found this to be a good safety addition for our trailer to protect against the possibility of the trailer becoming unhitched. The setup also included a method to protect...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-05-2017, 07:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,375
Posted By Jeff T
Battery

I thought about the on board battery. I read several on-line debates where the issue of having a dedicated battery just for the purpose of the breakaway emergency was more a legal interpretation of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-05-2017, 05:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,375
Posted By Jeff T
Adding a Trailer Breakaway Kit

Has anyone added a breakaway kit onto their Scamp 16?

I purchased a very simple kit which is basically a battery in a box and a breakaway switch. Once I mount the plastic box (and switch) it looks...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-01-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,815
Posted By Jeff T
Random Thoughts

I gave consideration for a plug in voltmeter. I do have a 12 volt outlet but it is under the table near the floor. It was extra work to add this onto the battery box but I wanted to see what (charge)...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-01-2017, 11:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,815
Posted By Jeff T
Voltmeter

Amazon has many choices for "waterproof voltmeters". I took a shot and thought this one might offer the best mounting option but they have many others to choose from. There were two thing I didn't...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-31-2017, 04:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,815
Posted By Jeff T
Added a Voltmeter onto the Battery

Our 2017 Scamp came with the on-board "charge wizard" so I plan to keep the shoreline plugged in for winter storage. The larger question was how to know the charger was working. Just plugging in the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-26-2017, 09:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,017
Posted By Jeff T
The water heater drain plug is out until the very...

The water heater drain plug is out until the very end of the winterizing process. The tank has a residual amount of water/anti freeze. I put the plug back in hand tight and plan on cleaning the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-26-2017, 07:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,017
Posted By Jeff T
Suggestion for the Hot Water Side

My wife and I just winterized our Scamp 16 for the first time. We also found the one published by Scamp to be generic and I was afraid incomplete.

A post I read offered the following idea which we...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-18-2017, 07:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,969
Posted By Jeff T
Scamp 2017

Our 2017 Scamp came with a Progressive Dynamics converter. I too was wondering what long term effects this unit might provide the on-board battery. When I opened up the side bench to check the model...
Forum: General Chat 09-13-2017, 11:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,588
Posted By Jeff T
Items

- 25' fresh water hose should do the trick. I looked until I found a good pliable one that was easy to stow. (remember the electric is only 25' at best so unless you extend the electric any a longer...
Forum: General Chat 09-11-2017, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,160
Posted By Jeff T
Scamp Television Mount

We have a 2017 16 front bath. We included the television in our order from Scamp and they mounted ours on an adjustable (I believe RCA brand) mount. It is secured to the corner through the wall with...
Forum: General Chat 09-10-2017, 09:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,588
Posted By Jeff T
Scamp Parts

Parts ideas

When we picked up ours I stopped into the parts department and picked up extra snap caps and the "mouse hole" where the 30 AMP shoreline cord goes. All these plastic parts look easy to...
Forum: General Chat 09-10-2017, 09:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,588
Posted By Jeff T
Once we got ours home we did minor upgrades: -...

Once we got ours home we did minor upgrades:
- LED interior light bulbs
- small 'stick-on' RV bubble levels on the outside frame for easier setup.
- added bug screens to furnace, water heater &...
Forum: General Chat 09-10-2017, 05:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,588
Posted By Jeff T
Ideas

We picked up our 16 this past spring. A few thoughts from our pickup at the factory and having traveled with ours this summer.

- The tour of your new camper will go fast. You can try and take...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-03-2017, 10:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,681
Posted By Jeff T
Have a safe trip. No leaks on ours and from...

Have a safe trip. No leaks on ours and from everything I have read its common sense and keeping a watchful eye on these trailers for routine maintenance. Overall we are very happy with our purchase....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-03-2017, 07:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,681
Posted By Jeff T
Thoughts

Our 2017 16 Deluxe covers the fasteners with white snap caps. When we left the factory I stopped into the parts department to buy common sense maintenance items. I figured as long as I was at the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-31-2017, 02:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,437
Posted By Jeff T
Decal

Had a neighbor order a new scamp a year ago and didn't like the gold decal that normally came with the Deluxe model. They instead opted for the red version.

In our case we kept the decal and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-23-2017, 09:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,657
Posted By Jeff T
Breaker Question

Kinda scary having things heat up like that.....

I'm no electrician but wondering how a breaker develops a short or goes bad as I have never seen such a thing. It sounds like things melted a bit....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-22-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,874
Posted By Jeff T
Added Items

(1) Added 110v outlets. Yes, add them now. We originally had an extra under the rear table/bed area. The factory reminded me that if we mostly keep the bed setup that outlet would be difficult to get...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-16-2017, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,858
Posted By Jeff T
16 Deluxe with Front Bath

We picked up our 16, with front bath, last month from the factory.

Perhaps the photos I have included will assist and give you some idea what Scamp uses today. (We have not used the shower to date...
Forum: General Chat 06-14-2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,408
Posted By Jeff T
Scamp TV in our 16

When we purchased our 16 Deluxe this year we also purchased the television option offered by Scamp. They mounted ours in the right rear corner over the dining table. The television mount itself is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-14-2017, 03:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,130
Posted By Jeff T
Scamp 16 Bed

Our 16 Deluxe has the big bed and was not very comfortable as you have noted in your original post.

The solution for us was going to Sams Club and picking up a 4-inch memory foam mattress topper....
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