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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-20-2021, 08:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,735
Posted By Julie in Montana
The OSB floor on my Scamp was dry when I got it,...

The OSB floor on my Scamp was dry when I got it, but had a couple of spots that had suffered slight damage from previous moisture. I replaced one spot totally (under the ice box area) with new 3/4”...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-20-2021, 06:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,735
Posted By Julie in Montana
I have an ‘83 Scamp that I’ve renovated. I...

I have an ‘83 Scamp that I’ve renovated. I debated using a similar product when I was starting, but decided to follow this mind set: try to keep the moisture from penetrating the top of the OSB board...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-07-2020, 11:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,624
Posted By Julie in Montana
What an ingenious and well thought out...

What an ingenious and well thought out modification! Hats off to you - and thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed plan!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-04-2020, 12:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,284
Posted By Julie in Montana
YAY! Glad you got it out! Now on to the next...

YAY! Glad you got it out! Now on to the next Scamp reno challenge ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-03-2020, 05:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,284
Posted By Julie in Montana
Betty - I’d have sworn the same thing with my...

Betty - I’d have sworn the same thing with my doorknob - that there was clearly something else preventing it from releasing. Mine was purely just rusted together. I also used a punch, as K suggested....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-01-2020, 05:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,284
Posted By Julie in Montana
Reach out if you have questions when you get into...

Reach out if you have questions when you get into it, Betty. I started with a small diameter bit and increased gradually. I’m not sure if that helped or not, but virtually every bit was tossed as...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-01-2020, 05:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,284
Posted By Julie in Montana
I’m just chiming in to Betty - I had the same...

I’m just chiming in to Betty - I had the same problem with my 82 13’ Scamp, and have not been able to easily remove the entire door latch mechanism for replacement. I’ve had a replacement handle for...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-23-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,512
Posted By Julie in Montana
Heavy duty self stick velcro pieces did the trick...

Heavy duty self stick velcro pieces did the trick for me ....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-26-2019, 03:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,189
Posted By Julie in Montana
Melanie - I purchased the gasket directly from...

Melanie - I purchased the gasket directly from Scamp and had the new Lexan windows (front and rear on my 1983 Scamp) installed at an automobile windshield replacement business. The business carried...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-04-2019, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,803
Posted By Julie in Montana
I found the best quality “Trim Lock” trim was...

I found the best quality “Trim Lock” trim was manufactured by Taco Marine / Flex Trim. It is not inexpensive, but is a decent quality. I purchased some by an off brand that was miserable. The color...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-26-2019, 11:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,031
Posted By Julie in Montana
Roamer: To answer your question - the windows I...

Roamer: To answer your question - the windows I replaced are Lexan. I am no expert here, but to my knowledge, real glass won’t work in this situation due to the radius of the fiberglass.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-22-2018, 02:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,031
Posted By Julie in Montana
Thanks, Jim! Every bit of knowledge shared...

Thanks, Jim!

Every bit of knowledge shared is helping me as I try to figure out what to do next. I know the windshield replacement business is about out of rabbits in their hat ...

I have some...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2018, 12:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,377
Posted By Julie in Montana
Hi, Gordon! And thanks for helping out! Mine...

Hi, Gordon! And thanks for helping out!

Mine appear to fit relatively tight on both windows, but that being said, I'll get some good windshield sealant and try sealing the join spot. That's an...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2018, 12:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,377
Posted By Julie in Montana
No apologies needed re hijacking the thread, Bob...

No apologies needed re hijacking the thread, Bob and Steve. You can take this any direction; I'm just appreciative of your help about what to do with my leaking windows, as I am really at a loss...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2018, 09:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,377
Posted By Julie in Montana
Thanks, Bob .. I understand your point now!...

Thanks, Bob ..

I understand your point now! That might be the case with the gasket not fitting. The fiberglass certainly varies in thickness all over the trailer, so it could easily vary on the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,377
Posted By Julie in Montana
Thanks, Bob - and John - for taking the time to...

Thanks, Bob - and John - for taking the time to offer some ideas!

John - the front window is leaking both from the gasket join at the bottom (which appears tight) and also underneath the ensolite...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-14-2018, 05:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,377
Posted By Julie in Montana
I'm just going to move this up the ladder a bit...

I'm just going to move this up the ladder a bit in hopes someone this evening will share some ideas, based on their experience with window replacement ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-14-2018, 11:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,377
Posted By Julie in Montana
Replacement windows and gasket leaking

I need some sage advice again, PLEASE!

I am renovating a 1983 Scamp 13' and had the original front and rear windows replaced recently. I purchased new rubber gaskets from Scamp and had a local...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-10-2018, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,031
Posted By Julie in Montana
I’m back at this front and rear window issue...

I’m back at this front and rear window issue (1983 Scamp 13’) - unfortunately - and need to pick some brains!

After having new front and rear windows installed (from a local auto windshield...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-22-2018, 07:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,665
Posted By Julie in Montana
That I do not know, Dave. I don’t think so? ...

That I do not know, Dave. I don’t think so?

It is a Campbell Hausfield - ran about $70. I opted to go that route as I broke my wrist just before starting on the Scamp this summer and thought I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-21-2018, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,665
Posted By Julie in Montana
Thank you all for taking the time to offer your...

Thank you all for taking the time to offer your thoughts!

My air driven rivet gun must work different than yours, Dave. (Or this might be a case of too stupid to know I’m wrong?) My gun seats the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-21-2018, 01:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,665
Posted By Julie in Montana
Thanks, Gordon. I bought a rivet gun than runs on...

Thanks, Gordon. I bought a rivet gun than runs on compressed air and have been pretty happy with what I've replaced on the Scamp with it so far. I was wondering if there was a good reason to change...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-21-2018, 12:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,665
Posted By Julie in Montana
Thanks, Byron. It seems to me the rivets would be...

Thanks, Byron. It seems to me the rivets would be easier to seal as well.

Any experience / thoughts on sealing other than using butyl?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-21-2018, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,665
Posted By Julie in Montana
Need some advice on replacing roof escape hatch vent, please!

I am renovating a 1983 Scamp 13’ , and have purchased a new replacement escape hatch/vent for it. It’s the old roughly 14 x 21 sized hatch that most everyone collectively hates ... !

The holes in...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-11-2018, 07:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,031
Posted By Julie in Montana
That’s the same conclusion I came to after...

That’s the same conclusion I came to after reading several posts about replacing the seals. And then considering some residual weakness in my wrist ... for me it was well worth the $$.

The Glass...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-11-2018, 07:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,031
Posted By Julie in Montana
Hi, Gordon! As I recall. The seal / trim was...

Hi, Gordon!

As I recall. The seal / trim was about $40 per window plus shipping from Scamp. The owner at the Glass Doctor business said they typically have that trim on hand and sell it for $3 per...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-11-2018, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,031
Posted By Julie in Montana
FYI Cost: Replacement of front and rear windows

Just want to offer a quick informational post on replacing the front and rear windows in a 1983 Scamp 13’.

After breaking my wrist early this summer, I decided not to attempt replacing the seals...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-02-2018, 09:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Posted By Julie in Montana
Good point! I’ll be patient while I clean...

Good point!

I’ll be patient while I clean off the visible caulking .... I should have it spiffed up by November!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-02-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Posted By Julie in Montana
I’m about 35 miles from my Home Depot - but I’ll...

I’m about 35 miles from my Home Depot - but I’ll put that on my list to try. Thanks for the tip! I’ve not had great success w goo gone, goof off and one other who’s name I’ve forgotten now. Using...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-02-2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Posted By Julie in Montana
Thanks, KC! That’s what I was wondering -...

Thanks, KC!

That’s what I was wondering - if there was an additional sealing ring that I should replace after cleaning it up - other than a sealer of butyl, which I have.

Does not sound like...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-02-2018, 02:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Posted By Julie in Montana
Thanks, James - that might be the default. I...

Thanks, James - that might be the default. I would prefer to fix the leak, however.

Doesn’t seem like anyone else here today has suggestions?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-01-2018, 10:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Posted By Julie in Montana
1983 Scamp stove vent window leaking

Greetings, again! (Figured out photos, I think!)

I am continuing work on my relatively new to me 1983 13’ Scamp. I’ve been searching the threads and unable to come up with one that addresses this...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-06-2018, 08:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,380
Posted By Julie in Montana
Thanks, Dan for the tips on upside down glassing!...

Thanks, Dan for the tips on upside down glassing!

I am hoping that by pulling up the rear stabilizer jacks, I can tip the front nose up pretty good and prop it securely, then squat under to do...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-06-2018, 08:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,380
Posted By Julie in Montana
Thanks, Steve - that philosophy makes sense. Much...

Thanks, Steve - that philosophy makes sense. Much of what I’ve read over the past few months leans towards sealing the top of the floor, letting the bottom of the floor breathe to dry. (I know there...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-05-2018, 09:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,380
Posted By Julie in Montana
More good points from both of you to remember,...

More good points from both of you to remember, Mike and Gord. I will remmeber to cut the cloth prior to mixing up the resin. I do have plenty of gloves and toss out brushes and paper bowls to mix in....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-05-2018, 01:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,380
Posted By Julie in Montana
Gord - thanks! That is the type that I purchased....

Gord - thanks! That is the type that I purchased. I’m hoping it’s a quick learning curve for me!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-05-2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,380
Posted By Julie in Montana
Thanks for the tip, Billy. I only needed half a...

Thanks for the tip, Billy. I only needed half a sheet of underlayment, so I went with exterior grade fir plywood. I will waterproof all sides once I get a pattern made before I glass it in.

It...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-05-2018, 09:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,380
Posted By Julie in Montana
Fiberglass RV - Julie in Montana's Album: Partial...

Fiberglass RV - Julie in Montana's Album: Partial floor replacement - Picture (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/members/58848-albums2156-picture12649.html)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-05-2018, 07:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,380
Posted By Julie in Montana
Thanks, Dan! Great advice. Luckily I am...

Thanks, Dan! Great advice.

Luckily I am only replacing two small sections, and as far as I can tell, the shape has not been compromised. I talked to another friend who said the same: leave the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-04-2018, 09:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,380
Posted By Julie in Montana
I’m trying to add photos... really. Oy ....

I’m trying to add photos... really. Oy ....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-04-2018, 08:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,380
Posted By Julie in Montana
Replacing floor / ‘83 Scamp 13’ / STUCK!

Hey, all ...

I am finally beginning some reno work on my 1983 13’ Scamp, after gettting a wrist cast off recently. It is new to me, but I bought it knowing there were some issues, and - of course...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-28-2018, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,606
Posted By Julie in Montana
Another thought - I recently took my cushions to...

Another thought - I recently took my cushions to an upholsterer to be redone - including that one in the front. I mentioned that though it currently had vinyl on the underside, I would prefer fabric....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-11-2018, 10:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,322
Posted By Julie in Montana
I'm in the process of renovating my (new to me)...

I'm in the process of renovating my (new to me) '83 Scamp.

I have not finished sewing the curtains yet, but I purchased solid 3/8" aluminum rods at the local hardware store and cut them to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-25-2018, 09:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,216
Posted By Julie in Montana
Thanks for taking the time to respond, Dave! This...

Thanks for taking the time to respond, Dave! This helps!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-25-2018, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,216
Posted By Julie in Montana
Can you share specifics on the battery model and...

Can you share specifics on the battery model and make, Dave?

I am just starting all new wiring and battery installation on my (new to me at the end of January) 83' 13' Scamp now. I have been...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-09-2018, 08:35 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 45,703
Posted By Julie in Montana
Eric, I've really learned a lot by watching this...

Eric, I've really learned a lot by watching this transformation ... page by page, as you're rebuilding your Casita. Thanks so much for taking the time to post your photos and talk about the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-04-2017, 09:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,283
Posted By Julie in Montana
Hey - Mike / Civilguy - yes, we are still...

Hey - Mike / Civilguy - yes, we are still friends! The short story on this is that I've been watching for a fiberglass egg for a couple of years. Deb and another friend both have vintage trailers,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-22-2017, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 897
Posted By Julie in Montana
Again - Thanks!

I don't have a question at this time, as I'm still doing as much research as possible to educate myself in the FG world and still looking for 'my egg'.

I just wanted to thank all of you who...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2017, 08:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,806
Posted By Julie in Montana
Donna - thank you! Very interesting info on the...

Donna - thank you! Very interesting info on the potential genealogy of this little guy. It sure does not appear from the interior Ensolite that there's ever been any cabinetry attached to the walls....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2017, 07:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,806
Posted By Julie in Montana
Bob ... k0wtz ... no, I've not undertaken the...

Bob ... k0wtz ... no, I've not undertaken the task yet.

I am leaning away from it a bit due to the grand task at hand. If I was retired, I might think about getting into it a little harder, since...
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