If I remember pre-2007 (before the fire), the 13' Scamp was shorter and the roofs were not reinforced for A/C? Correct me if I am wrong on that. Also, I was looking at one online and noted, since the cushions were missing on the front that for the no-bath bunk floor plan, the base of the sofa area was slats, not solid wood. Was this standard or something previous owners might have done.
Sun, 04/30/2017 - 14:39
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Older Scamps Questions
I think the older 13s are the same length; they are not as high. I do not know whether the newer ones have a reinforced roof or not. Ours does not have an AC unit on top. Our front sofa base is fiberglass (there are no wooden slats anywhere).
Pre-fire the interior height of the Scamp 13 was 5' 11"
Post fire the new 13 mold was made from a 16 Scamp plug which caused it to change to the current 6' 3" Interior height.
No change on length or width. Fiberglass front base is standard, so it if was something different the PO modded it.
Here is the AC info from Scamp Trailers directly:
"All 5th wheel Scamps can use roof air conditioners. Older 5th wheels may require the oak reinforcement supports (can be purchased from the Scamp parts department). On most 16 foot Scamps from the year 2000 the roof has been supported for the roof air. On 16 foot Scamps prior to this year most didn't have the roof air support. To check for support find the 120 volt wire tucked behind the fabric strip. This wire will be on the same side of the trailer as the 120 panel with the circuit breakers. Any trailers with the wire and support in the roof can have the roof air added. Thirteen foot Scamp trailers don't have the roof air support unless there is already a roof air installed or if the original buyer requested that the trailer be built that way. Also most trailers with a power vent in the roof air spot won't have supported roofs. Most 16 and 13 foot trailers prior to 2000 used a side air conditioner in the lower part of the closet by the door. This air conditioner is no longer available."
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2015 19 Escape
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Did the 81 originally have a dome light? I would like to find the wires and add one.
Thanks, good info. The reality is that I hate AC in a camper, it always zeros in on me and freezes my bones, but at the same time, temps can be so hot, just out of the blue, it makes it hard to not have it. Of course, moving with the weather would be grand!
Cathy