I'm a lover of my 13 foot Scamp (named Bunny), but she's a bit too short for me. I need a few more inches of headroom. However, I don't want to raise the whole roof; I really only need it in the front. So, about a 24" x 24" section of raised roof would do. I bought a standard RV skylight to install, knowing that would give me the extra inches, but the install guy said it would crack over time because the roof is uneven in all directions and the force of the fiberglass will pull on it. Now I'm searching for alternative options. Got any ideas? I know I need to use something that has some "flex", so hard plastic is out. I'm leaning on maybe buying a stainless steel sink and mounting it on upside down (butyl putty on the interior and externabond tape on the outside); is that crazy talk?
Wed, 03/08/2017 - 18:04
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Materials for raising roof?
How about a plastic dishpan, or one of the many sizes of storage containers? They would also let in light.
Don
2015 Scamp 16'
Tow Vehicle...2013 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V-6
SW Ohio
Here's pictures from others... Maybe using these pic's, maybe you could lower the floor but of course frame it first...
Unfortunately, the Scamp roof is not Self Supporting. Consequently, cutting a big hole into your roof will probably result in a sagging roof (butyl tape and Eternabond will not hold up your roof).
Choosing to lower the floor is probably the better option, however, the greatest stress point on the frame is right near the door and you would need to ensure that your modifications are strong enough from an Engineering stand point.
Either option could drastically lower the value of your beloved Bunny, ESPECIALLY, if there is damage to the Scamp because you did not "guess" correctly when it came to the Engeineering aspects of your modifications.
As you know, the resale value on Scamps is very strong. So, why don't you consider selling your "Bunny" and simply buying a newer "Bunny" that already has the raised roof that you require. Because of a factory fire in 2006 Scamp produced the 2007 and newer 13' Scamps with taller roofs.
By selling your Old Scamp and buying a New Scamp you eliminate all the headaches (pun intended) that go along with raising Bunny's roof, or lowering her floor. This plan maximizes Bunny's current value and would probably not cost too much money, especially if you consider how much money you could loose if you screw up the modification and cause structural damage to your Bunny. Bunny would then be worthless if the roof sags or the frame cracks because you lowered the floor incorrectly.
As Always,
Happy Scamping !!!
Remove belly ban then add your extra inches there then have someone make a new belly ban to cover it all up. With the door make that into a two piece, I think they call it a Dutch door.
Have Scamp will travel !