Hello,
I am looking at getting a 19 foot scamp and wanted to get opinions from 19 Foot deluxe scamp owners if the air conditioning is blocked out of the bedroom due to the placement of the bathroom ?
Thanks,
STB
Mon, 03/18/2019 - 22:06
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Scamp 19 Ft Deluxe Owners - Does bathroom block air condition in Bedroom
Hello again Sharon.
The deluxe bathroom will restrict airflow into the loft, but not block it entirely. When we need more airflow there are two windows and a roof vent in the loft that can be opened. We camp primarily in the shoulder seasons and mostly boondock, so a/c is nothing I've ever used or needed. Heat is not a problem because I prefer to sleep in a cooler area and always have several sleeping bags and blankets available.
An advantage of the larger bathroom is obviously, a larger bathroom. It is not a room I spend much time in but I appreciate the extra elbow and leg room. Taking a shower does take a few tries to get used to the area. Once I figured out a system, it works quite well.
A big advantage for us is that the bathroom isolates the sleeping loft from the rest of the camper. I go to bed earlier than my wife so I can sleep without being disturbed. I get up earlier and then she can sleep undisturbed while I make my morning coffee.
A disadvantage is the shortened sleep area. We can only sleep in the crossways direction. The standard allows lengthwise sleeping as well. I'm 5'9" and either my head or feet are against the wall. I am used to it now but any taller might be an issue. My wife is shorter and does not have a complaint at all about this.
Access to the loft could be an issue for some. It is a fairly narrow and steep access. At 65, I have no problems getting in and out, but this could be problematic for me somewhere down the road.
Wayne
wls53
Honestly, the roof top air is not the greatest for getting to all areas of a trailer despite the type of trailer. We had really good luck with placing a small, good quality fan to pull air into areas that the a/c just wouldn't move it too. We got ours at Lehman's, a small square electric fan although I am sure there are many others that would work including non-electric models. Nothing even needs to be in the way for the a/c to not reach the area in a trailer. No Scamp, but 9 other trailers of varying types with a/c always not performing the way I wanted.
Cathy
We also have also not used the AC much, and have been more concerned about getting the warm air into the loft. I rigged up a pair of computer power supply fans that run straight from the 12V DC and get turned on by a "hot-on" switch, such as used on the kick-space heaters in some kitchen installations. I strapped it to the furnace exhaust pipe. The fans are mounted above the bathroom door (two 3 inch holes) and move the air through the the storage bin and its open door. It does make a big difference. We just got back from a "spring" trip to the Mohave desert and one morning the lowest temperature was down to 18F. We did see the desert bloom! Awesome sight.
But to the point of getting the cold air to the loft, I would try this: open the loft vent a bit and use the MaxAir fan downstairs on low setting to get some air in and push the hot air out. This is just a thought, I never actually tried it.
Both the AC cooling and the heating systems are very noisy, so sleeping with them turned on is a challenge.
-Paul
2004 Scamp 19 Deluxe,
2021 Tacoma, Double Cab, 6 cyl. 4WD
Colorado
Hello STB, Just bought our 1993 19' deluxe last August. Have been on 4 short trips in the Midwest through October.
The A/C works great. Just aiming the front vents on the A/C toward the stairs, blows the curtains around!! Very comfortable.
The noise of the A/C means we don't need to use the sound machine to cover the snoring.
Just bought my 19' scamp 1993 last fall, cannot find any information on life expectancy of the torsion bar axle.
The previous owner drove it to Illinois from Colorado, and I have taken a few short trips with it.
Do they last forever, just like the fiberglass??
After 20 years I would seriously be considering a new axle. Scamp did not start using bolt on brackets until 2010 so I definitely would want to add that option for easy axle replacement or lift blocks if needed. you may also want the easy lube option, replaceable spindles or self adjusting brakes (not recommended). Expect to pay $800 to $1000. if done by a shop. Most inexpensive place is the Scamp factory. It only takes them only 2-3 hours.
Eddie