Hello!
I just discovered the Scamp when searching to rent a small trailer w shower and toilet for a road trip. We plan to drive to Hood River, Oregon and back over about ten days' time. Probably 2-3 days each up and back and 4 or so days there staying put. I found a 13 for rent at a great price, but I am slightly concerned about a couple things.
Basically, we would want to do most of our food prep as well as use the bathroom in the Scamp as much as possible to avoid exposing ourselved to coronavirus. That's the whole reason for considering this way of travel rather than motels, air bnbs or tent camping.
Since the Scamp is so tiny, I am wondering if between the mini kitchen and having to dump the gray and black water pretty often, if the experience is likely to be a too much of a hassle? We are not large people nor are we planning elaborate meals; however, ten days could be a long time, right? We are new to the RV world and are in our mid-50s. We don't have a larger car to use, so we need something very light. We will be either towing it with a Hyundaui Ioniq plug-in hybrid or a regular Hyundai 4 door sedan. That's all we've got!
Thank you so much in advance for your advice and wisdom.
Michelle and Blake
Welcome, Michelle and Blake,
There's as many approaches to food prep and storage in Scamps as there are choices for beer.
When we had our 13 Scamp we used an outdoor kitchen setup and did all our cooking on the camp stove n Weber bbq. Worked so well that I removed the inside stove in a kitchen remodel and got more counter space. We would go the entire month of July every year in the 13 with two toddlers, so it can be done. With two people it would seem like a condo.
I know some people do cook inside, but we much preferred outdoor kitchen and still do the same today on our current trailer.
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Our Atwood 10 gal water heater leaks underneath the tank after winter storage. We drained it in fall but perhaps some water back-drained from somewhere? Does anyone know if these units can be repaired?
Ric Lied
If the plug was out for the winter it should not have cracked from freezing. I would inspect it to see where the leak really is, if you can't find it, remove the unit from the RV and take the insulation off. It is almost new so repairing the actual crack in the tank should be easy. It's all the R&R that is hard work. ( have not replaced one in 7 years, but I think the construction is still the same.)
Thanks, I'll pull it and see what we're dealing with. It looks like a new one is $400-500 so it should be worth some hassle.
Ric Lied
Forgive my question . You mentioned you drained the Water heater. Did you remove the lower left 1/2 inch plug by the gas valve to drain it or just the total system from the low point valves. even a quart or three remaining should freeze without damaging the tank. But even if it is cracked a person that is good Aluminum welder can fix it. Dont try epoxy or anything else. When operating it really becomes a hot water pressure vessel. and could become dangerous. Good luck with it
2019 Scamp 13 standard
We did drain it by removing the plug but then put it back loosely. Maybe should have left it out till spring. Anyway, I'm going to pull it to locate the leak. Thanks!
Ric Lied
I do the same to keep anything from getting in the tank over the winter. Never had one crack. Hope it is an easy fix after all.
2019 Scamp 13 standard
I don't think it really matters to fully drain a water heater but if you want to you can put a small hose in thru the drain and siphon most of the remaining water out of the heater. I did that in my truck camper just cause I could. Then replace the plug.
Is there a good video or discussion anywhere about removing a Scamp water heater? I'm not familiar with the pex connections and how to deal with them. More importantly, I don't want to wreck anything taking it out.
Ric Lied
If you removed the plug to drain it it should not have cracked the tank. With the rounded tank bottom a little water in the bottom should not hurt it. Most other leaking issues are from the over-temp/ pressure relief valve, check it for leaks. If you have a bad tank others have welded them or you can just replace the tank. Really you may be better off to put in a new water heater. Might want to upgrade to a gas elec. W/H.
PEX info.: Scamp uses Uponor type-A PEX. It uses expansion sealing rings and a special expansion tool. The A- type fittings are not sold at the big box stores. If you can cut the PEX at a place where you can use an in line crimp fitting, that is a work around. Crimp fittings are not guaranteed on A type PEX but many have used them with no issue.Note: Crimp fittings are smaller than full flow A Type PEX fittings.
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