Greetings!
I am currently doing research, and searching for "my" Scamp (It's out there somewhere!).
I was wondering - if I find a used Scamp 16 without a furnace, can a furnace be added? I have read all of the pro/con posts regarding the value of a furnace, but we mostly camp "without hook-up" and would like the option for trips without the generator. Any help / advice would be greatly appreciated!
Hal
Hal,
We have a 13 foot Scamp with a furnace. I do like having it on board, though it is a little loud. New furnaces may not be as noisy. My wife and I are often camping where there is no power available and we often camp in cooler weather. For us the Suburban furnace is a plus. I think that if the furnace was not a viable heat source, Scamp would no longer offer it.
We also have a ceramic heater that we bought at a rummage sale. It is small and effective in a small camper. The down side, you have to plug it in.
Bob H. one of the Scamper Campers
You also have the option of using a portable propane heater like the Mr. Buddy Heater. It is not difficult to tap into your Propane lines and add a hose for the portable heater. Obviously, follow all safety notices that come with the heater and keep a window/vent open while the portable heater is in use.
As Always,
Happy Scamping !!!
Thanks for the suggestion. I will look into it, and probably go that route. But I am still wondering if installing a "factory" furnace is possible. (OK. "Anything" is "Possible" - Perhaps I should have said "Practical")
Deep within the following post, Keweenawbob mentioned that having a furnace installed at the factory only costs $50 more than having the furnace installed during the original build ($400).
I would seriously consider taking a trip to the Scamp factory if I decided to have a furnace installed in the Scamp ($50 install, what a deal !!)
Hal, since you live up North, it seems you would get quite a bit of use out of an added a furnace. I am sure that there are several mornings that are a wee bit chilly when Scamping in the Spring or Fall. Additionally, having the furnace would definitely extend your Scamping season by a few weeks each year.
Reference Post: http://www.scampcamper.com/forums/my-scamp-hasnt-been-ordered-looking-advice
As Always,
Happy Scamping !!!
Thank you! That was exactly the information I was looking for!
And now...Back to the search!
Hal
We have a on board furnace and use it frequently? We do however, use a electric ceramic heater much more.
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