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Rather than overload this thread, http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...tml#post178874, I thought I'd answer here slowmover's questions about my 19' Scamp fifth wheel camper trailer.



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I get anywhere from 15 to 18 mpg towing my 19' Scamp fifth wheel with a 4.7L 4WD Tundra

I'd enjoy seeing some interior shots of that. That's a cool rig (from a guy who really dislikes 5'ers).

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More pix are available here.
Scamp 5th Wheel

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Have you ever calculated storage space (cubic foot enclosed storage of cabinets/closets)?
No. It varies a lot with layout. The bathroom need not have a shower or toilet so it could be a big closet or pantry. Or it could just be more counter, base and overhead cabinets. Many floor plans to permute.

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Have seen CASITA and SCAMP and some other "oddballs" but not ever heard about trade-offs (am familiar with aluminum trailer so-called "deficiencies" [primarily psychological IMO]) in "living".

I looked at the company website, but have trouble believing any of them in re weight, so, as a "hypermiler" I figure you have a short stack of weight scale tickets:

What is dry weight as well as GVWR?

What is the GCW on that rig as pictured?

Pin weight?

How does it do on a scale reading per axle?
Max wet weight is a good question. The axle is 3500# and that's all the sticker rates. I treat that number as the GVW and take my tongue weight out of that. As pictured above my scale weight is 2700 axle and 700 pin, including a 3kW generator front and center. I know others run as much as 3800# total with about 15% tongue weight.

This is what I call the micro 5er market. Not much competition. One axle only. Small truck friendly. My original tug was a 3.4L Tacoma. One guy actually pulls his with a 2.3L Ranger. The smallest conventional hitch models are compact car friendly.

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Is the roof a solid cap, or a multi-piece "rubber roof"?
The shell is two pieces seamed at the belly band. It is possible to have leaks but not typical. Something has to be wrong (damage) and neglected long enough for it to become a problem.

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What are fresh and waste water capacities?

What is your impression of how long they last (time and miles)?
The one above is a 1991 model. I've just had it a few years, and did some restoration, but mostly remodeling to suit our whims. Full specs are best left to company web sites I think. I'm sort of obsessed with these Scamps but I'm fond of sibling brands and distant cousins, of which there have been many over the years. Some companies are still in business. Some brands are long extinct. Here's a link center for more information.
Egg Central

It's not uncommon to find 30-some year old units still going strong. It takes some care and feeding, like anything else really. Here's a 1988 model I started restoring (before deciding to move cross country).
Scamp 5th Wheel

Sure, the ad link is shameless self promotion. But that page also includes some of the capacities.

I'm curious to see where this thread might go. These campers are pretty smart on a number of levels compared to many alternatives. They are not for everyone, I know. But I feel they deserve some attention in their own light.

Cheers
KB

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