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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-30-2021, 09:11 AM
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Scamp ice box relacement.
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Scott Corsair
wow, really wish I knew about these when I was...
wow, really wish I knew about these when I was looking for a replacement. Looks way better than the dometic. Also having a real compressor is nice. Oh well, it's too late now. Out of all the...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-18-2021, 10:00 PM
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Scamp ice box relacement.
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Scott Corsair
haha, it was defiantly not easy, if I had to do...
haha, it was defiantly not easy, if I had to do it again it would go way faster. Also if I planned on installing one when I started the restoration it would of been waaaay easier. I was pretty much...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-18-2021, 07:31 PM
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Scamp ice box relacement.
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Scott Corsair
i replaced my icebox with a dometic 3 way fridge....
i replaced my icebox with a dometic 3 way fridge. it aint quite “drop in”. its a fair amount of work. think mine took about 15 hours total to do. i made a sort of instructional video. ...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-03-2021, 02:55 PM
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Stock Steel Smoothies for 13' Scamp?
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696
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Scott Corsair
good luck. i search high and low for some 4 on 4...
good luck. i search high and low for some 4 on 4 wheels that did not look like wagon wheels. closest i could find was round hole vs triangle. i don’t think there is anything new out there so my best...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-26-2021, 11:09 PM
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Jacking up Scamp 16 - Did I do it right?
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Scott Corsair
smooth and torsion axle should never be used in...
smooth and torsion axle should never be used in the same sentence. end of the day rubber does not last as long as a real spring. sure jacking it up will make it last a little longer. but i can’t...
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General Chat
04-13-2021, 09:46 PM
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California PTI trailer plate for 13' Scamp - any drawbacks?
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Scott Corsair
I have the same problem, although most of my...
I have the same problem, although most of my motorcycles and scooters I only ride couple times a year, so I have 2 vespa plates I use on 4-5 different vespas, a honda plate I use on a few of my...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-13-2021, 09:39 PM
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Registering a new Scamp in California.
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Scott Corsair
friends of mine just registered their 16' with...
friends of mine just registered their 16' with AAA. She made sure to print out all the rules to get it registered with the permanent trailer plate, which is only 30-40 bucks then 5 dollars every 5...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-30-2021, 09:00 AM
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New 4.3 cu. ft. 12v only fridge installed in the Scamp 16
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Scott Corsair
I’m sure that will work fine. Just keep in mind...
I’m sure that will work fine. Just keep in mind that is one more device that is a minor power draw. The good thing about the thermal switch that I posted is it’s very simple it’s been around for ages...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-29-2021, 09:34 PM
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New 4.3 cu. ft. 12v only fridge installed in the Scamp 16
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Scott Corsair
I did a fan on my 3 way just to help with venting...
I did a fan on my 3 way just to help with venting and efficiency. Instead of a manual switch (I do still have one to completely turn it off) I used a thermo switch to control the fan so it's not...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-16-2021, 10:45 PM
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Scamp 13 foot: Refrigerator in the front?
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Scott Corsair
After installing one in the "normal" location on...
After installing one in the "normal" location on the side, of a scamp that did not come with a fridge. I don't know if it could be done easily. the venting like other said is the biggest issue. ...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-14-2021, 11:38 AM
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Spare Tire Mount - Scamp 13'
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Scott Corsair
my guess is the bumper will bend. I was thinking...
my guess is the bumper will bend. I was thinking about gusseting the stock bumper. Been welding for a very long time and have not had a weld break in a very long time. Everything was prepped...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-13-2021, 11:37 PM
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Spare Tire Mount - Scamp 13'
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Scott Corsair
here is what I did. Granted my scamp has not...
here is what I did. Granted my scamp has not been on the road yet. I just finished my restro, then managed to break my truck so I have not tested it out yet. I did not want the tire sitting on the...
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Hi, I am....
12-16-2020, 10:39 AM
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Scamp Kit Build?
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Posted By
Scott Corsair
I am sure they do. Nevada did as well when I...
I am sure they do. Nevada did as well when I lived there. I had tons of customers who would register things in Montana to avoid taxes and fees. I don't know a single one that has had an issue. I...
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Hi, I am....
12-16-2020, 10:08 AM
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Scamp Kit Build?
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Posted By
Scott Corsair
Also I am trying to wrap my head around how...
Also I am trying to wrap my head around how absurd your theory is.
So this company that has been around for 10+ years. That is based in nevada, is going to vermont junk yards to get brand new...
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Hi, I am....
12-15-2020, 06:13 PM
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Scamp Kit Build?
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Posted By
Scott Corsair
ive used them multiple times and they have been...
ive used them multiple times and they have been around
for a long time. think they are bogus? fine. don’t use them.
i got a title and a new vermont plate from vermont. they mail me yearly...
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Hi, I am....
12-14-2020, 09:30 AM
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Scamp Kit Build?
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4,203
Posted By
Scott Corsair
I used https://its-titles.com/ to reg mine. Mine...
I used https://its-titles.com/ to reg mine. Mine was owned by the military and was never registered. You just fill out the paper work on their site, pay the 300 bucks (I think) and wait a few...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-14-2020, 09:13 AM
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New instalation of Dometic 3 way fridge in scamp 13
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Posted By
Scott Corsair
exterior paint I think is PPG automotive paint. ...
exterior paint I think is PPG automotive paint. was painted by a local shop near me. The elephant skin was just behr latex paint. The cabinets and trim I used a alkyd paint from sherman williams...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-12-2020, 10:22 PM
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New instalation of Dometic 3 way fridge in scamp 13
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Scott Corsair
Well a short 8 hours I got it installed. Lot of...
Well a short 8 hours I got it installed. Lot of fiberglass cutting, some fabrication. Ended up making a wall between the sink area and the fridge area. Still need to hook up the DC tomorrow. Not...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-11-2020, 05:34 PM
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New instalation of Dometic 3 way fridge in scamp 13
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Posted By
Scott Corsair
Because my scamp originally came with nothing. It...
Because my scamp originally came with nothing. It was completely gutted. And I know the stock sink is much smaller than that larger sink I have. I’ve made a cutting board to go on top of it but MR...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-08-2020, 09:03 AM
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New instalation of Dometic 3 way fridge in scamp 13
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4,386
Posted By
Scott Corsair
Thanks everyone for the advice and compliments. ...
Thanks everyone for the advice and compliments.
I think I am going to go with 2 of the norcold vents since they look better and are a little smaller. Also the dometic plastic vents are on...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-06-2020, 09:57 AM
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New instalation of Dometic 3 way fridge in scamp 13
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Scott Corsair
New instalation of Dometic 3 way fridge in scamp 13
Hello all.
I am currently doing a full restoration on my scamp (mid 80's 13")
It came with an ice box originally. I just got a Dometic 2193 3 way fridge I need to install. The wiring and gas...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-29-2020, 10:21 PM
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Cost/process to repaint Scamp?
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5,305
Posted By
Scott Corsair
I paid about 3500 for a 2 tone, with some body...
I paid about 3500 for a 2 tone, with some body work. They just did body work and paint. I did all the windows and trim work (still have a bunch to go)...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-29-2020, 10:04 PM
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cleaning and polishing bellybands
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3,210
Posted By
Scott Corsair
In the same boat.
I am in the same boat as you. I pulled my bellyband on mine when I had it painted. Mine is in pretty poor shape, pitted and spotty looking. I have tried a few things. Steel wool, it kinda works...
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