I am glad that people mentioned making sure that you have a jack that works on the Scamp. I blew two tires this summer. The vehicle jack did not fit the trailer well. I added a good jack that fits. I always carry a good tool box in my vehicles. I also carry a long breaker bar to loosen the lug nuts. Impact wrenches can really put lug nuts on tightly.
The list could be exploding, be careful, but Christmas is around the corner. Here are some more ideas. If you are a DIY type, you will come up with even more.
A toolbox was already mentioned. Throw in some miscellaneous screws, bolts and nuts, scissors, duct tape, plumbers epoxy putty, grease for the ball/coupling, WD40, bailing wire. Extra pocket knife.
A pruning saw or a small bow saw. A propane click start torch for easy lighting of a camp fire. Ax or hatchet.
Marshmallow roasting wire "sticks".
12 Volt compressor, hand pump for backup, tire patching plugs. Tire pressure monitors for the trailer (the TV might have them already).
Thanks, Paul. As I've tried to convey, I've been camping for 50+ years so I'm quite aware of things I need to bring along in that sense. That always includes tools, for example, but people have pointed out a couple of trailer related tools that I might not have thought of.
So I'm not trying to make a camping list; I have several. Rather I'm trying to make a list of trailer-specific items that I might not know about. That's why my original list had only trailer items.
Based on your posting and others, I've been able to add to and refine my original list. Very helpful.
I watched a new Scamp video yesterday and find that they are now using a different style of jack pads on the rear bumper. The old style they used to put on where a real pet peeve of mine. Glad to see the change. Also very interesting to see other changes since ours was made, All make very good sense to me. Hope you are having fun getting all the items together for a lot of fun camping.
Thanks Doug. I am excited. When they officially out mine in production in November my estimated completion date was December 11 though he said they were running a little ahead. In December I was told they were now running a little behind due to Covid related issues - people out, parts etc. and my new estimates date was the 21st. I was told last week that it is finished except for the actual toilet unit and at that time the stocking shipment was already several days late. I'm hoping it'll be ready soon as I'm also having them bring it down. So yes, excited and chomping at the bit to actually get it!
Years ago we were in Denver and visited a REI store. Camping and sports stuff. Peggy spotted these rocking folding chairs. She said she was getting them. I gave her the too much $ look. She said she didn't care, she was buying them anyway. They're the number 1 thing we bring camping. Love them. Remind me to listen to Peggy more often.
I think it important to carry comfortable outdoor chairs, since the seating inside most small trailers is usually not very comfortable for a long sit. We too have a pair of comfortable rocking chairs... worth the extra cost!
Thanks. Both your comment and Doug's are so spot on. The folding chairs I used to take camping have worn out and I haven't found replacements. You've just reminded me! A friend gave me a gift card for REI. Maybe the time is right!
Not really an item for camping with you new Scamp but for your happiness! It will be much easier to keep your new Scamp looking nice if you put mud flaps on your TV.
I am glad that people mentioned making sure that you have a jack that works on the Scamp. I blew two tires this summer. The vehicle jack did not fit the trailer well. I added a good jack that fits. I always carry a good tool box in my vehicles. I also carry a long breaker bar to loosen the lug nuts. Impact wrenches can really put lug nuts on tightly.
The list could be exploding, be careful, but Christmas is around the corner. Here are some more ideas. If you are a DIY type, you will come up with even more.
A toolbox was already mentioned. Throw in some miscellaneous screws, bolts and nuts, scissors, duct tape, plumbers epoxy putty, grease for the ball/coupling, WD40, bailing wire. Extra pocket knife.
A pruning saw or a small bow saw. A propane click start torch for easy lighting of a camp fire. Ax or hatchet.
Marshmallow roasting wire "sticks".
12 Volt compressor, hand pump for backup, tire patching plugs. Tire pressure monitors for the trailer (the TV might have them already).
A little notepad, pencil or two.
Strings, cords and ropes, clothes pins.
A trash can and used shopping bags as liners.
An old wall mud bucket for dirty water.
A drinking water bladder or two.
And...
-Paul
2004 Scamp 19 Deluxe,
2021 Tacoma, Double Cab, 6 cyl. 4WD
Colorado
Thanks, Paul. As I've tried to convey, I've been camping for 50+ years so I'm quite aware of things I need to bring along in that sense. That always includes tools, for example, but people have pointed out a couple of trailer related tools that I might not have thought of.
So I'm not trying to make a camping list; I have several. Rather I'm trying to make a list of trailer-specific items that I might not know about. That's why my original list had only trailer items.
Based on your posting and others, I've been able to add to and refine my original list. Very helpful.
thanks
Tom
I watched a new Scamp video yesterday and find that they are now using a different style of jack pads on the rear bumper. The old style they used to put on where a real pet peeve of mine. Glad to see the change. Also very interesting to see other changes since ours was made, All make very good sense to me. Hope you are having fun getting all the items together for a lot of fun camping.
Doug
Thanks Doug. I am excited. When they officially out mine in production in November my estimated completion date was December 11 though he said they were running a little ahead. In December I was told they were now running a little behind due to Covid related issues - people out, parts etc. and my new estimates date was the 21st. I was told last week that it is finished except for the actual toilet unit and at that time the stocking shipment was already several days late. I'm hoping it'll be ready soon as I'm also having them bring it down. So yes, excited and chomping at the bit to actually get it!
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Doug
Years ago we were in Denver and visited a REI store. Camping and sports stuff. Peggy spotted these rocking folding chairs. She said she was getting them. I gave her the too much $ look. She said she didn't care, she was buying them anyway. They're the number 1 thing we bring camping. Love them. Remind me to listen to Peggy more often.
Doug
I think it important to carry comfortable outdoor chairs, since the seating inside most small trailers is usually not very comfortable for a long sit. We too have a pair of comfortable rocking chairs... worth the extra cost!
Thanks. Both your comment and Doug's are so spot on. The folding chairs I used to take camping have worn out and I haven't found replacements. You've just reminded me! A friend gave me a gift card for REI. Maybe the time is right!
Not really an item for camping with you new Scamp but for your happiness! It will be much easier to keep your new Scamp looking nice if you put mud flaps on your TV.
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