I'm about to jump into the Scamp world and would like to get pointers before I start the build. I plan to tow it with a Honda Pilot. 13 ft. With front bunks is where I'm leaning. What options are a must have? What pitfalls should I avoid? In short, what are your best pointers for a soon to retire, never been an RVer, but fell in love at first site when a Scamp passed by. Thanks
Wed, 08/26/2015 - 23:14
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My Scamp hasn't been ordered. Looking for advice
Stone,
My wife and I are about the same situation. We were traveling home from Minot, ND to Illinois and decided to swing by the Scamp factory, We had never been with in 50 feet of a Scamp that wasn't moving. By the time we left the factory we had a new 13 on order. There are so many options to choose from.
For Lilly and I the big issue is bed size, can we sheep well in a 44 inch bed? If we order the 54" bed there is 10 less inches of floor space. That is the trade off.
Our solution was to purchase a used 13 footer. Tonight will our first night sleeping in it. The plan is to use it this fall and decide what is really needed and what is not needed. We will be smarter campers by the time we need to finalize our build. the plan is sell our used Scamp in the spring. When we finally get our build sorted out, we will be more at ease wiht the decisions The new Scamp will have get us through our camping years and we want to be comfortable with our decision. We may lose a little when we flip the older 13 footer, but that is better than ordering the wrong options for our needs. If we had active Scamp campers in out area, we might have bought a used one to further our Scamp education.
Scamper Campers
I dont think you really loose any floor space having the 54 inch bed,what it does do,is make less space between the stove and sink on the countertop and possibly a tad longer cushions on each side but it is worth it,if you are really wanting that 54in bed,
Launey and Earlene
I'm a big fan of brakes. Just about all the other options are comfort items just think out what you want, it is a pain to add latter. If you are not sure about AC make sure the roof is supported from the factory so you can add it later.
Good luck.
KJ
All new Scamps and those made some recent years ago are ALL equipped for AC install. They ALL have the roof reinforcement put in.
<p>Doug Allen 2016 Ford F-150 2018 Lance 1575</p>
The Federal Campgrounds and National Forest are really watching greywater discharge. Scamp is very reasonable for this option. If you don't get this option you have to deal with another container you have to carry around. If you do get this option I would ask that the hose holder not be mounted to the front of the trailer. You can mount a hose holder under the trailer.
We had just got a brand new Scamp 16` in 2014, we never RV`d before. We are both retired and find the Scamp16`to be just enough room for us and our Goldie. We have air, HW, furnace, shower, toilet. stove, sink,.fridge 1.90. Wish we would have put in extra 12 volt receptacles, but we did put in a GF out door receptacle, Wish we would have got both propane and elec. for our hot water instead of just propane.Did not get side awning but did get a roomy screen room. We have style 6 with the side dinette, sleeps 3, that is plenty for us since their are only two of us. We tow with a Rav4 v6 plenty of power. Your pilot should give you a ample tow choices, Good luck, Carl
Get as many options as you can afford. Your Scamp will be a long term item and having such options will be a big pay off in the end. I would consider AC as a must, a screen door, 12 volt charge port, outside AC receptacle, wiring for micro wave, bicycle receiver hitch at the rear, fold out step under the entrance door, and the Fiama F45 awning is also a MUST. Also make sure your Scamp is cable ready.
<p>Doug Allen 2016 Ford F-150 2018 Lance 1575</p>
Im getting ready to order SCAMP. I plan on towing it alot in the Pacific NW and over huge mountain passes in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Colorado. High degrees of long grades. I am planning on a 13 ft Scamp because I didnt feel that 2011 Ford Escape 6 cyl, 3,500 max towing capacity and light weight trailer hitch would pull a 16 ft without a struggle?
Gary
gwhaile
We tow with a 6 cylinder Ford Escape with our 16 ft. Scamp and it tows with ease. We did install a transmission cooler and it does very well towing our beloved 16 Scamp. We average a bit over 18 mpg.
<p>Doug Allen 2016 Ford F-150 2018 Lance 1575</p>
We also tow with a Honda Pilot. It hauls our 16' with ease. I rarely use the trailer brakes--the Honda brakes are plenty. We got the extra rear lights, so that the idiots behind us might possibly stop before hitting us (that's how the previous Scamp 16 was lost). We got the water heater which is gas and electric. We will probably never use the gas--lots of hot water on electric. The small refrigerator works fine, but they don't have a freezer like the old ones. The awnings have been greatly improved--just crank it out! No furnace--a cube heater works fine. Get an extra 120-volt outlet by the couch, and maybe one in the closet. We haven't heard good things about the antenna systems--maybe you have. Read "Flyboy" again--good suggestions.
Jack Freed
16' Scamp, with Honda Pilot (2015)
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