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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-16-2022, 07:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,438
Posted By MrJohn
@raspy & @WDavidG - thank you for the great...

@raspy & @WDavidG - thank you for the great input.

Very helpful advice on Dicor and Orion.

Just a quick Amazon search on Orion showed what you mentioned.

It also showed some DC-DC chargers...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-15-2022, 07:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,438
Posted By MrJohn
@Parmm & @WDavidG & @JohnVermilye - Wow! Really...

@Parmm & @WDavidG & @JohnVermilye - Wow! Really great advice - this is awesome to get all this information from people that actually did it already! Thank you for the advice.

Thanks for...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-14-2022, 10:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,438
Posted By MrJohn
@chrisblessing & @parmm We have a 13' Scamp...

@chrisblessing & @parmm

We have a 13' Scamp we want to put 100Ah into.

Did you use the same 12g/14g wire from the battery compartment back to the converter? Or did you re-run thicker guage...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-11-2021, 12:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,896
Posted By MrJohn
Classic Accessories

We have used this for 3 winters in Maine, going on our 4th. It covers our 13' Scamp fine. This model comes with a lifetime warranty.

We add a tarp and bungees to cover the battery, propane, and...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-09-2018, 07:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,700
Posted By MrJohn
Classic Accessories

We just purchased from Classic Accessories website, because they have the PermaPro that carries a lifetime warranty.

Classic Accessories PermaPro = $120 with lifetime warranty and free shipping...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-27-2018, 07:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,753
Posted By MrJohn
@ianmcadams that is some good ingenuity on the...

@ianmcadams that is some good ingenuity on the poles! Nice work!
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-16-2018, 12:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,753
Posted By MrJohn
These are reallly good tips! Things i have not...

These are reallly good tips! Things i have not thought of. Thanks a bunch!

I wish I could get @Casita Greg’s setup !
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-14-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,753
Posted By MrJohn
canopy shelter for camper

I have been looking high and low for some type of shelter for our 13' scamp.

When at home, our best place to park the Scamp is under a pine tree (of course). Being our first full year with...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-13-2018, 08:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,354
Posted By MrJohn
We use the BAL leveler with great success No...

We use the BAL leveler with great success
No need to go back and forth with the trailer.


BAL 28050 Light Trailer Tire Leveler...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-31-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,647
Posted By MrJohn
Imperfections

Seeing all the imperfections after this waxing.... good point!!

As for decals..I wonder if someone could paint the decals/colors or if the paint would just fade and chip and look even worse...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-30-2018, 08:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,647
Posted By MrJohn
At the end of this, I was thinking there should...

At the end of this, I was thinking there should be a camper detail service (like car detail service) so I don’t have to be on all these ladders while leaning over the top .
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-29-2018, 07:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,647
Posted By MrJohn
Used Meguire's M4965 Marine System

We just finished our 13' Scamp today using the Meguire's M4965 3 part system for Marine and fiberglass. It was a LOT of work. It took me alone about 10 hours total.

First off, I did WAY too...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-02-2018, 11:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,674
Posted By MrJohn
Thanks @Floyd !

Thanks @Floyd !
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-02-2018, 08:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,674
Posted By MrJohn
Mod Podge + Art Resin

Thanks Borrego Dave.

The Mod Podge kept the map down on the table well enough so we could pour the Art Resin on top for a really thick clear coat.

The map was also a vinyl type of map (not...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-02-2018, 08:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,200
Posted By MrJohn
Tri-Flow to the rescue

Thanks @rdickens for the tip!

I had some of this lying around, and so far so good! While I was at it, I applied the Tri-Flow to the rear swing out stabilizing jacks.

We'll see how it holds...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-01-2018, 11:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,674
Posted By MrJohn
Scamp 13' Table Mod

Our used 2013 Scamp dining table started to come apart. The flanges attached to the table were also bent, so we created our own custom DIY dining table.

We used 3/4 birch, added a map with mod...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-23-2018, 06:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,468
Posted By MrJohn
Finished our New Closet Door and Shelves

We took a break during the winter on our project. We just finished the new closet door and new closet shelves this week.

We are very happy with the results!

Just like Lynn, we ordered the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-07-2018, 07:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,313
Posted By MrJohn
Another Mainer with a 13’ scamp

We just bought a 2013 13’ scamp last August (with Coleman AC).

Good idea to keep the ac in for a while. We liked using ours on a hot day at Hidn Pines in OOB.

I can appreciate the desire to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-12-2017, 04:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,468
Posted By MrJohn
Awesome, it is really easy !! We have to...

Awesome, it is really easy !!

We have to order an extra door (shipping is more than the door).

While we were cutting the lower opening, we noticed the existing upper opening was much smaller...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-10-2017, 07:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,468
Posted By MrJohn
Scamp closet Shelves without holes - not permanent

This site is great ! We are in our 3rd month with our new 13' Scamp and have found the closet area to be a huge opportunity for organization! We have been scouring this site to see what others...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2017, 06:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,908
Posted By MrJohn
Thanks for the tip on profile. I wish the...

Thanks for the tip on profile. I wish the Previous Owner knew we were going to purchase this from them, and knew we wanted the backsplash option :u
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-23-2017, 06:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,908
Posted By MrJohn
Backsplash with tin looking tiles

Thanks to this thread, and this site, we make our first mod on our New to us 2013 13' Scamp. The first time we went camping on our trial run, we noticed any splatter from the cooktop would hit the...
Forum: General Chat 09-10-2017, 04:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,588
Posted By MrJohn
For leveling, we purchased the BAL. I really...

For leveling, we purchased the BAL. I really like this because it serves as a chuck and we don't have to back up a bunch. Also the anderson I was worried they would kick up and hit underneath and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-10-2017, 04:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,638
Posted By MrJohn
Well, we just got our Scamp back from the RV...

Well, we just got our Scamp back from the RV Repair man, and he did exactly what you described @cmartin748 (for a fee of course). I guess I was afraid to try it on my own, but I should have...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-23-2017, 08:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,638
Posted By MrJohn
Interesting. You took the knob off as well as...

Interesting. You took the knob off as well as removed the valve from the bracket?

I could not find any instructions on this, so I did not try. id you find any instructions, or did you just work...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-21-2017, 09:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,638
Posted By MrJohn
My attempt with penetrating oil has not worked...

My attempt with penetrating oil has not worked any wonders .

I called Dometic today, and from the description of the problem Dometic believes it is the valve ($150 + $25 shipping).

I found a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-20-2017, 12:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,638
Posted By MrJohn
Thanks. I have some penetrating oil (aerosol)...

Thanks. I have some penetrating oil (aerosol) used to unstick rusted car parts.

I'll put that up there like WD-40 as suggested.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-20-2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,638
Posted By MrJohn
I was thinking that too. It looks stuck in the...

I was thinking that too. It looks stuck in the UP position.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-19-2017, 08:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,638
Posted By MrJohn
I found this: 3 way fridge problem |...

I found this:

3 way fridge problem | PopUpPortal (https://www.popupportal.com/threads/3-way-fridge-problem.96631/)

where someone thought that because it was hard to turn the knob, that their...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-19-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,638
Posted By MrJohn
Thanks for the video Eddie. It does not...

Thanks for the video Eddie.

It does not depress in neither the OFF nor H positions :( I am pressing VERY hard too.

From the video, I also noticed how smooth it was for them to turn the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-18-2017, 07:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,638
Posted By MrJohn
I tried to push down when in H position - no luck...

I tried to push down when in H position - no luck :(

The video posted by Eddie shows a person pushing down while in OFF position as well - no luck with that either.

Propane Selector...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-18-2017, 07:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,638
Posted By MrJohn
Great video...

Great video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg-F6gbeMN4)

This looks just like my setup, however mine is not working like the video.

The good news is the video shows how I have been trying it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-18-2017, 07:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,638
Posted By MrJohn
Great video...

Great video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg-F6gbeMN4)

This looks just like my setup, however mine is not working like the video.

The good news is the video shows how I have been trying it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-18-2017, 04:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,638
Posted By MrJohn
I am not sure I have a "Light" position on the...

I am not sure I have a "Light" position on the knob (like I do on my home BBQ grill). It seems to only have Low, Med, High, and Off positions on the knob.

And I love all the info on this site...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-18-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,638
Posted By MrJohn
Dometic; model = RM 2193

Dometic; model = RM 2193
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-18-2017, 03:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,638
Posted By MrJohn
The knob right in front of the sparker is the one...

The knob right in front of the sparker is the one that doesn't press down (As the video tells me it should).
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-18-2017, 03:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,638
Posted By MrJohn
Forgot to add pics

Forgot the pictures...

Maker = Dometic

Model = RM 2193
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-17-2017, 10:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,638
Posted By MrJohn
Cannot depress knob to fire up propane for fridge

I could not find a post for this, so hopefully it is not a repeat.


We just bought a used 2013 Scamp. We are watching the Scamp videos, and now see how to turn on the refigerator with propane...
Forum: Classified Archives 08-07-2017, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,397
Posted By MrJohn
Still available

Hi,
Is this still available?

Could we see it today (Monday, Aug 7) after 5PM?

We live in Saco
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