Nice demonstration. I figured out after a couple of times that the reason I was having a hard time hitching was that I was leaving my stabilizers down, so there was no wiggle room for the coupler to settle down on the ball. Once I corrected that, it was easy! So I added that in BIG CAPS to my hitch/unhitch checklist. (And after I get unhitched and set up for my campsite, I also put out a chair and crack a cold one...)
Easy mistake to make for sure. I have it in bright red caps on my list too lol. Definitely feels good to crack that beer once everything is set up tho. It's the best reward for all the hard work it takes to get there. Happy Scamping friend!
Regarding tire pressure ... I have the same model scamp with tires of the same rating. The 50 lbs. max pressure is the cold tire pressure. You are safe to inflate your tires to 50 lbs/in2 before you start out. I like to do this to get the least rolling resistance and the best mileage from my tow vehicle. It's best to check tire pressure early before the sun hits one of the tires and warms it up raising the pressure and possibly resulting in an error in the actual "cold tire" pressure reading. That's nit picking a bit, but equally inflated tires reduce wear and any tendency to pull to the softer side. One of the most impressive things about the 13' Scamp is how easily and effortlessly it tows behind a vehicle; even a relatively small one.
Thanks so much. I was always taught to leave a lil wiggle room. But Google agrees with you! Thanks so much for bringing that to my attention. I appreciate you.
I haven't finished watching the whole video but wanted to mention a couple things. I painted the ball receiver (not sure that's what it's called) white so it's easier to see when I'm backing up my car, especially if it's in shadow or low light. Also, there was a post in one of the Scamp Facebook groups a while back about a woman who reached under to check that her ball was seated correctly and it shifted and crushed her hand. Don't reach in with your hands to check it!
Yikes! Thanks for the heads up. During my Scamp walk through they told me to check with my hands but I've never felt that was very safe. That's exactly why I use the jack to test the fit instead. I really appreciate you letting me and the rest of us know how dangerous using your hands can be. Painting it white is such a good idea! I bet that does help a ton in low light. Thanks for the tips. Happy Scamping!
Well I did this particular overnighter for a quiet night and to film this content specifically. Knowing how much these videos are helping people is really good motivation to put in the time/effort.
@@BackcountryDirtbag I recently tent camped and want to buy a camper. On my shortlist are: Scamp, Casita, Tab 320. I have eliminated others due to cost, weight (I have a Subaru 260hp Outback).
@@twowheeling3214 all great trailers! Good luck with your search. I hope you find a perfect little adventure pod and get out to use it often. Happy camping to ya.
Ok well that's just brilliant. I'm really glad you shared this with me. Thanks so much for taking the time to mention it! I'm totally going to try it out. Cheers!
Quick question - I noticed around the 17 minute mark, when you were backing into your campsite and started reversing, that you didn't remove any anti-sway bars. Do you use them? If so, I thought I remembered reading somewhere to never back up with anti-sway bars on. I just want to make sure I get it right so figured I'd stop the video and ask this question. Thank you so much for your videos. I've learned so much already and feel more confident each time I watch a video of yours.
I am so glad to know that the videos are helping to build your confidence! That's what it's all about. I don't use anti-sway bars with my Scamp. I don't find them to be necessary for the 13. I just try my best to balance the weight of the load evenly throughout the trailer. I haven't had any problems with sway.
I really, really value your videos; succinct, but detailed, well filmed and orderly. Just bought a 13' and you answer questions I didn't know I had. Do you chock the wheel you have the leveler under? Our maiden trip is coming up!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I do my very best to make it easier for anyone just starting out. Your encouragement means a lot to me. If a campsite is really wonky I will chock both wheels bc I tend to go overboard on safety. I use these rubber chocks repurposed from my previous class C RV on the side with leveling blocks bc they cram into weird angles better. amzn.to/3UqU3OY But if the site is relatively level I don't bother with the extra chocks. Have fun on your upcoming adventure! I'd love to hear all about it afterwards. Safe travels.
Thanks so much y'all! I would love to come to the rally. As it stands right now I'm scheduled to work that weekend but I am going to see if I can negotiate some time off cuz I would absolutely love to attend. 🤞
🙂 Me too. Please come introduce yourselves and join me for a beer if you spot me!
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Great video. So we'll explained and demonstrated. Perfect for a beginner and I've learned so much! If you're stopping for a quick overnight, can you leave the camper attached to tow vehicle? If so, would you lower the stabilizer jacks? Thank you
Thank you. I'm really glad it helped you. When I spend the night at rest stops I don't disconnect everything. I only remove the electrical connection bc I'm paranoid about the trailer slowly draining my truck's battery overnight. I leave a post-it on my steering wheel to remind me to reconnect it before I drive away in the morning. The stabilizers are your call. It's definitely helpful when 2 people are sleeping in the trailer. The rocking when one person rolls over is REAL. But when I'm solo I don't bother with the stabilizers on quick overnight stops.
@pdxraves you aren't always my first comment any more! You're slippin! JK JK must be the channel growing. But I'll never forget those who have been here since the very beginning 💜
Thanks Tammy! The blinds came hung that way from the factory. Are you referring to those or do you mean the reflective material in the windows I use to keep the trailer cooler inside?
Hi! Love your videos! We are shopping around for a scamp similar to yours and I have a question about the fridge. Is it possible to load it and turn it on while on the road?
Thanks so much. My fridge is all electric (not a 3-way fridge.) I plug my trailer in to cool the refrigerator down before I load it. I make sure that my drinks and things are already pre-chilled before loading them into the scamp fridge. Then the alternator in my tow vehicle is enough to maintain the temperature inside the fridge while I drive. Once I'm at camp I either need to plug back in or use supplemental power sources like solar or power stations to keep my fridge from draining the trailer battery too quickly.
You can always find links to everything I demonstrate in my videos in the description below the video. You just have to tap the part that says "...more" next to where the number of views for the video is listed. That will let you see the full description box. I always link directly to the exact model that I have and use. But I'll put it right here for you too: amzn.to/3RwZsD0
I still have my original tires and the literature that came with my 2023 Scamp 13 says to keep it at 50 psi. Do you have a Scamp 16 or larger? I know they come with different tires and higher recommended pressure.
@@BackcountryDirtbag My Scamp 13' also takes 50 psi tires. Note my comment above that that refers to cold tire pressure; not warmed/heated tires. Of course you can run softer, but you'll increase rolling resistance and likely wear on the tires.
@@toms6841 hmmm interesting. I was always taught to keep them slightly under inflated to have wiggle room for fluctuating temperatures. Thanks for pointing that out!
