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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-16-2021, 12:17 PM
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Posted By MJo
Hi! again. I was stymied when I couldn’t get at...

Hi! again. I was stymied when I couldn’t get at the back of the fuse box in the Scamp. So it just occurred to me, (blame it on my 86 year old neurons). couldn’t I just cut the power cable and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-09-2021, 12:06 PM
Replies: 100
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Posted By MJo
Electric brakes

I ordered electric brakes so It came with brakes which seem to be Autobrakrs and a remote for my keychain which works the controller installed in the front closet next to the door of my Scamp 13’ to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-09-2021, 05:10 AM
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Posted By MJo
Yes, it seems strange that he wants separate...

Yes, it seems strange that he wants separate brakes in the 5th wheel, that could cause real problems
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-09-2021, 05:07 AM
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Posted By MJo
Call Scamp. The service manager will tell you...

Call Scamp. The service manager will tell you that the controller is already in the Scamp. When I picked up my 13”’ they gave me a remote which actuated the controller which they had mounted in the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-01-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

“same sort of 120 wire”. Can’t I use the 10 wire I got for the 4-7 conversion? I bought a reel of it, (cheap). I need to take a look, I don’t know what “120 wire” is. I’ll go to a hardware store...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-01-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

You and John from Santa Cruz agreed so I did it. There was not need to make a hole in the car because Volvo had one they used to thread their 4 pin hitch power line through. I was able to connect...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-01-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

John, the “input side of the EMS”. is that the side where the power cord, coming from the outside, enters ? I’m trying to think this thru. The EMS receives power from the outside, so the input...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-01-2021, 02:26 PM
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Posted By MJo
electric brakes

John, I looked at your instructions again. It reminded me of when I worked for my husband’s company, one of his products was portable industrial coolant machines. I went on the road in my little...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-01-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 100
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Posted By MJo
electric brakes

I looked for help, again, in Falmouth. No luck. I did trace the origin of the power cord. It goes into a box under the rear right seat. The seat would have to be removed, but it’s only held in by...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-01-2021, 09:24 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
Electric brakes

No. No one will put in my Volvo. So I did it. Now I need to install a surge protector, anyone installed on a Scamp 13’. ?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-30-2021, 06:25 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

now the cd player works, only the time is out. It’s below the odometer in the same space. I opened the box on the ?EMS. looks a little intimidating. I would like to hook it up before I go to the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-29-2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

No, only getting a message that I need to replace a “position light.”. but that’s nothing new, since I’ve had the car, I think I’ve replaced every light. The time is shown at the bottom with the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-29-2021, 03:45 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

John, do you have any theory on why my clock and music system, cd player, radio, etc. don’t work now that I connected the wire from the 7 to the battery? could it be that I blew a fuse? that’s easy...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-28-2021, 09:48 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
So lights, roof works but no clock, CD player.

So lights, roof works but no clock, CD player.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-26-2021, 09:19 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
I got it, arrives Saturday, I’ll be in touch. ...

I got it, arrives Saturday, I’ll be in touch. MJo. (will install Sat-Sun).
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-26-2021, 08:21 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
found on amazon, Progressive Industries 30...

found on amazon,

Progressive Industries 30 Amp Hardwired RV Electrical Management System Surge Protector With Remote Display (1 MIN), EMS-HW30C.

This will be my next project, might not do it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-26-2021, 08:15 AM
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Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
I may wait on this. Hopefully the KOA I’m going...

I may wait on this. Hopefully the KOA I’m going to next weekend will be ok. It seems like the way to go. Thanks for taking the time to explain. MJo
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-26-2021, 07:39 AM
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Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
in line surge protector, John, I was thinking...

in line surge protector,
John, I was thinking of something like this,

Surge Guard 35530 Hardwire Model - 30 Amp on Amazon, I’d want to connect it where the 30 amp electric cable from the Scamp...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-26-2021, 07:16 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

I checked with Scamp and you are right again!! Have you installed a surge protector in your RV? I am about to buy an external one to use at the power post at the camp but I would prefer installing...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-25-2021, 02:00 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
Dr lodge died of prostate cancer. Too bad you’re...

Dr lodge died of prostate cancer. Too bad you’re not reading the book, it’s educational but it’s also entertaining. I owe my good health partly to ideas I got from the book.
My sons are your age,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-25-2021, 01:57 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
The outlet in the back seat is only on when the...

The outlet in the back seat is only on when the cars on.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-24-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
Thank you, now all I have to do is put on the...

Thank you, now all I have to do is put on the license plate, check the tires, take it off of the jacks and hook it up. Thank you so much for your help. Get the book yet?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-24-2021, 07:18 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
John I’m all connected with the 10 wire connected...

John I’m all connected with the 10 wire connected to the 7 pin on one end and the circuit breaker on the other. Now do I disconnect the ground from the battery, connect the wire with the circuit...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-23-2021, 10:51 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

Thank you the suggestion. But finally, I just went back and looked at what the Scamp service manager told me and John from Santa Cruz finally accepted that I was going to do it, "Come hell or high...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-23-2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
YES, pink for women, and the first one that was...

YES, pink for women, and the first one that was written, for men, is yellow. Get it and read it, you'll benefit. It has a lot of good information and some interesting theories. Written by a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-23-2021, 03:46 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
I didn’t say that. The book’s title is for...

I didn’t say that. The book’s title is for anyone. Take a look. You might learn something. I did. The men’s version was written first by 2 men, a doctor and his patient. It’s my gift to you...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-22-2021, 07:16 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

NAPA auto parts men were very helpful, no guff about putting the thing together to go from 4>7, took it as a matter of course, had everything. I don’t do anything like the “proverbial old lady.” ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-22-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
I’m at the battery I know to remove the...

I’m at the battery I know to remove the negativeblack first. The posts look to be about 5/8 in dia. Also luckily there is a hole in the bottom of the trunk thru which Volvo threaded the cable to the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-22-2021, 07:23 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

Thanks, it’s good to know.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-22-2021, 06:13 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

this is the 4 to 7 adapter I purchased on Amazon.

RVGUARD 4 Flat to 7 Way Blade Trailer Adapter Electrical Connector with Connector Socket Mounting Bracket for RV, Truck, Car
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-22-2021, 06:02 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

thanks for all the details. the part I purchased to join to the RV’s 7 is actually very well made. the ends of the yellow, white, black and blue of the pigtail are metal tubes which are ready to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-21-2021, 07:09 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
is this the correct copper wire? and what...

is this the correct copper wire? and what fasteners do you suggest to put on the wire ends to attach to the battery post and the wires coming from the 7 connector?

BNTECHGO 10 Gauge Silicone...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-21-2021, 06:09 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

that is an email before I got a lot of the posts. I Do Not intend to use the brake lights, I am going to go to the positive on the battery and use a circuit breaker. I did see an inline circuit...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-21-2021, 05:39 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
[QUOTE=MJo;814909]So, the Scamp has the...

[QUOTE=MJo;814909]So, the Scamp has the Autowbrake? I listened to the video, am I correct that I can use the brake lights on my car as the power source? I don’t have to run a wire to the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-21-2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

So, the Scamp has the Autowbrake? I listened to the video, am I correct that I can use the brake lights on my car as the power source? I don’t have to run a wire to the battery in the engine...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-21-2021, 05:25 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

I also bought a part to attach to my 4 pin on the car. The part accepts the 4 pin and has a cable with 5 wires, I’d have to go get it but if I remember correctly, it has a black wire (power to the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-21-2021, 04:25 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

there are in-line circuit breakers on Amazon of various voltages by Bussman? and others
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-21-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric b

That’s very generous of you.. I’m in East Falmouth, on the Cape, so maybe I’ll get the parts if you can tell me what I need, and lay it out and then go from there. It’s a long drive for me up to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-21-2021, 04:00 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brake wiring

looks like you and I are talking about the same car, Volvo. so, what size wire and what amp circuit breaker? can you walk me through it? battery > circuit breaker > wire > 7 pin connecter. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-21-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

Oh !!!! I HATE to be wrong about something so basic as where the battery is, in a car I’ve had for 17 years!!!! But, whoever said it’s in the back, next to the spare tire, was correct. I went...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-21-2021, 06:30 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
Yes, I think so, I have lots of suggestions and...

Yes, I think so, I have lots of suggestions and out of that, I think I have the 1 or 2 which I need to 'hook er up' and 'take er on.' the excess gave me lots of reassurance that I understood. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-21-2021, 06:21 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
Thanks for getting back to me. Yes, I've been to...

Thanks for getting back to me. Yes, I've been to ETrailer and got the part that takes the 4 pin to the 7 pin with the additional wires. And they have videos, etc. Thanks for your explanations,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-21-2021, 04:52 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
Your answer is intriguing. I don't think I have...

Your answer is intriguing. I don't think I have pins 86, 85 and power circuits 30 and 87 but anyway, if I had the parts you are mentioning, it would be fun to hook everything up and it sounds like...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-21-2021, 04:47 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
The battery of my 2004 XC-70 is under the hood to...

The battery of my 2004 XC-70 is under the hood to the right of the engine so I have to run the battery the length of the car. Where do I buy a auto-resetting circuit breaker and does it have to be...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-19-2021, 06:14 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

This is my first time dealing with the car’s wiring. I have some experience with cars, I had a 62 Chevrolet, great car !!! I changed the oil, spark plugs, lamps, but haven’t dealt with the battery...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-19-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
brake power

the controller was wired into the RV and I have a remote to work the controller to adjust the brakes to work with the car’s brakes, not too soon or too late, so the RV doesn’t top the car and the car...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-19-2021, 02:30 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brake wiring

seems like it, but so far no luck. I may just make a list of the parts you mention, I already have the 4-7 connecter so the 4 is done, just need the ground and power to the brake controller. Maybe...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-19-2021, 01:24 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
electric brakes

all you wonderful people have such great ideas. I’ve just been looking for a way that this 86 year old woman (but mechanically inclined, I was a nurse for 35 years) who has been eating too many...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-18-2021, 09:03 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
Thanks for your reply. I’ve been looking, since...

Thanks for your reply. I’ve been looking, since October 2020, for a qualified, Volvo knowledgeable shop to convert the 4 pin to a 7 pin and am to the point of cussing them all out. I’ve gotten...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-18-2021, 08:52 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,953
Posted By MJo
Yes, Scamp installed the brake controller in the...

Yes, Scamp installed the brake controller in the Scamp. I watched the video on the Autowbrake website and they said to connect the power to the brake lights on the tow vehicle. How did you do it on...
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