A few days ago I put a order in for a new 13 standard with the front bath. As I was going through the options I was really trying to figure out what I should order from the factory. I've never owned or camped in an RV before. I live in Seattle, WA and the intended use would be for weekend camping to take the place of a tent (about 25 weekends a year). There are things I know I need like the toilet, my wife uses the restroom at least twice a night. And the furnace, we love winter camping in the pacific northwest. The awning seems like a great idea to keep the rain out of the doorway. Beyond that I'm not sure. A/C seems like it may be a nice feature, but im not sure if its necessary. And I'm 6'1" so I'm worried about hitting my head on it. I would really like to now what you would order or things you wouldn't.
Thank you for any input and help
I've had my 13 foot, 1999 Scamp for three plus years now. I camp locally in Michigan and have taken it to North Dakota and to Florida twice now. In Florida as I type this, been here since Feb 1st. My Scamp came with a closet mount air conditioner, but it is now in my basement. I replaced it with a Microwave. I have never missed the air conditioner. I did add a Fantastic Fan, and that has been more than adequate for my uses.
I would highly recommend the power vent fan, whether you get AC or not. If you plan summer time trips to Florida or the SW, then I think the AC would be necessary. If those are not in your plans, it's a lot of money, extra weight, and less aerodynamics to contend with. I believe they are building all of the scamps today with the extra reinforcement needed to later add a roof AC. Ask about this. You can always make a trip back to Bakkus and have them add it later, if you found it was necessary.
I also have an order in with Scamp for a new 16 foot. The things I added:
Extra electrical outlets, outside electrical outlet, interior 12 volt outlet, extra lights, extra tail lights, Group 27 battery, furnace, larger refrigerator (with a freezer), vinyl flooring, and Air Conditioning.
I may delete the AC before the build starts, based on my arguments above.
I did not order the awning, I have a Clam screen room that works fine, is more stable in wind, includes bug protection, and does not add to the rivet holes in the Scamp. The ONLY advantage I see for an awning, is the cover over the door - granted an attractive feature, but not sure it's worth a thousand dollars and the hit on aerodynamics.
Also, on a 13 foot, electric brakes are optional. HIGHLY recommended.
Just wanted to add, my experience with Scamp and aftermarket additions. They assisted in having a new axle (with brakes) installed on my 1999, including shipping the axle to me for a local shop to install. I also stopped into the factory and had the fantastic fan installed and a new door seal installed, both at the same cost as if they were originally purchased with the trailer. They completed the install within a few hours while I waited. While I was there, I asked about a new door curtain, as mine had disintegrated when I tried to wash it. They just walked into their parts room and handed me a new one - no charge.
They are great folks, who take care of their customers.
Adding options can be a decision looking at future resale value. I would also look at any item(s) you might wish to subtract. For example having climbed into a front bathroom in touring a Scamp 16 we asked Scamp to delete the bathroom sink. The shower handset went on the wall giving us the extra room we wanted.
You can also add or move things like electrical outlets or 12 volt outlets. If we had thought ahead we would have moved both reading lights to one side of the overhead storage cabinets. The rear table is used as a fulltime bed and one reading light, now at our feet, is never used.
We have had our 13' for about a year now, and have camped in 40 degrees and in 95 degrees. Just got back from the Clackamas River yesterday where the temp dropped to 42 at night. The furnace works almost too well, really puts out a lot of heat. We are glad we have it. We have not missed AC. We had the wiring installed so that someone down the road could have it installed if they want, but we didn't want the weight. We love the fan, and so far it has been all we need.
We also got the bathroom for the same reason you did. We are too dang old to be trooping down to the campground toilets at 3 AM!
We have found that the gray tank will fill up after two short showers and some minimal toothbrushing and dish rinsing. We plan to dump every couple of days if we don't have a sewer hookup. The black tank seems good for a couple of days as well.
BTW...happy to see another Scamp owner in the PNW. Rarely see one in this part of the neighborhood.
Judy
Congratulations on your new Scamp. We have owned two 13’ Scamps, the first was a standard when our children camped with us, and a Deluxe when it was just the two of us. We really enjoyed the larger bed in the Deluxe, and now Scamp offers it as an option in the standard. It’s amazing how just a few extra inches in the width of the bed adds to the ability to sleep comfortably.
As Dave has suggested, get the big bed! Most of your time in the Scamp will be at night. Be as comfortable as possible.
Anthony Memoli
I would opt for the Kings powered TV antenna provided that you have a TV ordered. We love the fact that our TV in our Lance is 12 volt. Do not opt for the bike rack reciever hitch on the rear, the trailer will dance like a hula dancer with bikes on the back. The awning is absolutely a must have.
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