6 Problems With My New Scamp - Under Warranty

[@mhogue3213]

We also got locked out of our 2023 Scamp after the first few trips. Repeatedly jiggling of the key finally got the bolt retracted. The culprit was a loose screw inside the mechanism. A perfect application for Locktite. So far has held. Wish the lock manufacturer would use it!

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

Phew! You are so lucky you were able to juggle your way in! Mine had completely fallen apart in several places by the time I took it apart to remove it. Locktite seems to be a common solution for it in the forums too. I'm so glad it has solved the issue for y'all. Maybe all of us who have been locked out should write an open letter to the manufacturer suggesting that they start using it.

[@NomadicHomebody]

I’m an Airstreamer, glad to hear we’re not the only ones that get locked out of our rigs😊

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

😆 I wonder if we all get our handles from the same factory.

[@NomadicHomebody]

@@BackcountryDirtbagAirstream doors and locks are a bit different as they’re made in-house so we unfortunately can’t blame another manufacturer😂. It’s okay though we have some workarounds and i think newer trailers have a different lock mechanism. Be well and hope to see you and your pup out there one day!

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

Oh well there goes that theory lol. I camp around a lot so the odds we bump into each other are probably pretty good. Be sure to pop by and say hi if you do spot me. Safe travels friend!

[@ac0gv]

I recall driving through the RV factory area of northern Indiana following a transporter on a county highway, pulling a brand new from the factory RV. We came to a roadblock, and he never slowed down. He went around the roadblock in the ditch and continued on. Yes, my Scamp lost a few parts on the first long trip also. All were easily repaired and I cost no time. I was over nighting at a Cabela’s and when the sun came up I looked out the window to see a Menards across the street and bought the needed screws there.

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

@@ac0gv dang well that sure makes me glad I picked mine up myself 😲 what a crazy story. I'm glad yours wasn't too worse for wear either. All in all mine has been a joy to own and use.

[@nonaking3661]

I have watched several of your vids since getting my own Scamp this past summer. Thank you for your excellent presentations!

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

@@nonaking3661 aww it's my pleasure. I'm glad to know you are finding the videos useful. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave such an encouraging comment.

[@pdxraves]

:-)

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

@@pdxraves 👋 hey friend

[@pdxraves]

@@BackcountryDirtbag hey gal!!! Can’t wait to see this thing on some Oregon missions..

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

@pdxraves some epic Oregon adventures are long overdue!

[@keithgreen5438]

Informative vid. Thanks!

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

You're welcome. Glad you found it useful.

[@dstragand]

Scampadoodle! Another great video, thanks!

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

@@dstragand thanks Dave! She jumps at any excuse to hang out in the trailer with me.

[@jsEMCsquared]

I suggest taking the drawer out and install toggles when they are tight they are far better than screws

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

Thank you. I've been meaning to. Been putting it off but it's long overdue.

[@julialavault1553]

Howdy! Your videos are very helpful! I was wondering if you could do a review of the outdoor shower with a Joolca shower encloser.

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

Thank you. I'll see what I can do. I do talk about the outdoor shower a bit more and why I rarely use it in this video if you haven't seen it yet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZLae4qJidGegsUsi=SkEqB7D8e9OdG89C

[@julialavault1553]

@BackcountryDirtbag Amazing. Yes, I've seen most of your videos. 🤩 It helps that you are super cute too. I'm making the call to go without the wet bath and get the Sani Potty. I like having the bunk area. Wish I could get a table there too but that's the deluxe which is over my price range 😎

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

Aww shucks now ☺️ That would be the layout of my dreams too ::sigh:: Thanks for watching so many vids and leaving kind comments. I hope you find the perfect trailer for all your adventures. I'll think on the outdoor shower idea. Stay tuned!

[@julialavault1553]

@@BackcountryDirtbag Definitely looking forward to more Scamp content. There are great camping spots in South Florida if you ever get a chance to Scamp your way in that direction. I hear the waves are good too at least from beach bum perspective. I think my first trip will be to the keys in my new scamp. Where would u like to head to next?

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

​@@julialavault1553warm Florida ocean water sounds pretty good right now. Alaska is definitely on my list and I haven't explored the New England area very much yet. Upstate NY, New Hampshire, Maine all have a ton I'd like to check out.

[@eugenex.p.3430]

honestly, If that’s all your Scamp needed that’s pretty good.

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

@@eugenex.p.3430 I agree. I've heard horror stories about how many things go wrong with new ones. I'm starting to wonder how much is luck and how much is user error.

[@monikalenz2559]

My 2010 door swung open a couple of times. I now have a cord to hold the door closed on the outside. I also got locked out a couple of times but my back window doesn't lock so I climbed in that way. My biggest concern is getting locked in if an emergency like fire occurred. I could get out through the back window but how fast? I'm over 70 and not as fast or flexible as I used to be. Screws are always an issue and I've used locktight on them but even that hasn't helped much. So far no leaks though. I've camped in the Northwest in the rainy season so that was the acid test I guess. But I live in a desert climate and things dry and crack. 5 years of outside storage and no leaks...yet.

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

@@monikalenz2559 I can relate to not being as fast or flexible as I used to. It would be nice to have an alternative exit in an emergency for sure. Those old ones with the escape hatches are pretty neat. I think the fasteners wriggling loose are just an inevitable part of it. I've heard it said that the amount the trailer shakes on the road is equivalent to a 3.0 earthquake. I've heard it said that the amount the trailers shake on the road is equivalent to a 3.0 earthquake. If that's accurate things are just going to get dialogued. You are so lucky you haven't had any leaks. The PNW moisture really has a knack for revealing weak points. I'm really glad Scamp stands by their work and helped me get her buttoned up right.

[@cowboyscoffee]

Great video

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

@@cowboyscoffee thank you so much 🙂

[@ArizonaOffGrid]

New sub! Great video!

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

Thanks for subscribing! Glad you enjoyed the video. Many more to come.

[@thisoldrv]

Locktite is meant for bolts and nuts - metal to metal, not metal to wood. It won't solve your problem. For wood, try sticking a toothpick into the hole that's been coated with wood glue, then screw your screw in. For that decorative metal post.... I think you're missing a part behind the fiberglass that's probably wood and is supposed to give those screws some gripping power. I'd add a wood backing to that area inside by removing the drawer and gluing a piece of plywood to the inside. Best of luck!

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

That's what I've always understood too but so many people use it that way and swear works for these applications I thought I'd try it too. Maybe it is a placebo effect or a coincidence but I haven't had to apply it to the same screw twice 🤷 If the wood ever gets filly stripped out I'll use that old carpenter trick of wood glue and toothpicks. That's definitely a trusty one I've used often. There isn't actually anything behind the fiberglass to hold that metal tree support in place. The original fasteners from the plant were similar to hollow wall anchors that expanded behind the fiberglass when tightened down. But one by one they have all snapped except for that one last remaining one. There isn't room to fit wood behind the right 2 fasteners bc the drawer is right on the other side but that would be a great solution for the left 2 since they are far enough back. Thanks for the great suggestions. Your ideas are definitely better long term than my in-the-moment solutions. Thanks for the wisdom of your experience. Cheers!

[@BLT-SEA]

@@BackcountryDirtbag Same thing happened to us, with all 4 screws backing out at the same time and that tree support popping off mid-trip. Ours is a 2020 model and it did have the wood backing, but they missed the proper location of the wood backing. We had to add a new piece of wood to give the screws something to hold on to, and we haven't had an issue since. We do not have that drawer under the sink though--must be a new option.

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

It definitely seems like a really common issue. TY for your insights I really appreciate it. I do want to find a better solution for it besides my temporary fix. It's just such a tight space with the drawer there so I'm still scheming...

[@Erin-Thor]

Have you considered drywall backers? I’m talking only about the little plastic inserts that go into the screw hole before the (use your existing) screw goes in. The screw expands the plastic V insert helping to keep the screw in. Might help!

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

@Erin-Thor I have. That would be the most similar to the original hardware that came factory installed. I have been meaning to swap it out for something along those lines, it's just a really tight space to access so I've been procrastinating 😬 TY for the great suggestion.

[@Erin-Thor]

I subscribed for the dog 🐶 🥰. No offense intended. 😊

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

@@Erin-Thor hahaha none taken! I was actually hoping someone would. I think she's the cutest and deserves a fan club of her own. I'll make sure she's heavily featured in future videos for ya. Thanks for subbing.

[@superpossum78]

Most of those mystery screws fell out of somebody's pocket at the plant.

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

Hahaha that's a really good theory. The way they rattled out one by one as I drove across the country makes me think they didn't, but I'll try to convince myself that's the case so I can finally stop looking for where they are supposed to go lol. Thanks!

[@superpossum78]

@BackcountryDirtbag it's good to be optimistic 😀

[@chanarnold]

I am new to your channel and got my new scamp 13' recently. I saw in this video your scamp was in a snowy environment. do you have any modifications video to your scamp to make it winter operational. I saw in the scamp manual that it needs to be winterized with anti freeze. when temperature go below freezing

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

@@chanarnold welcome! Glad to have ya. I have a video all about how I winterize it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpKXn2ywrJ2eg68 Then when I use it in the winter I just leave it winterized and don't use any plumbing. It's not a winter specific video but the trip I did in the fall was through mountains with occasional freezing temps. So I didn't use the plumbing at all and you can see the systems I used instead here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXjbiYKhqJWKj5o

[@chanarnold]

@@BackcountryDirtbag thank you so much for your quick response. these videos are exactly what I want to watch. Great channel and topics! keep it up!

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

Of course! I hope they help. Thanks for watching and commenting. Many more videos to come. Have fun out there.

[@cowboyscoffee]

Hope your all safe if you live in California during the high winds and fires

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

@@cowboyscoffee TY I hope they get them under control soon. The devastation is already so unfathomable 😞

[@LJ-jq8og]

It is called a SCAMp…. 🤣

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

@@LJ-jq8og sounds like you haven't done very much research on the matter 😉

[@LJ-jq8og]

@@BackcountryDirtbag I understand that you have to "play nice" with SCAMp for the obvious reasons... BUT what you went through they should have paid for the lock upgrade.... Those leak issues are FAR from "new" to them ❗ Inexcusable IMO.

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

@@LJ-jq8og Actually I'm free to say whatever I want. I am not affiliated with Scamp in any way, they don't buy my opinion, and have no sway on anything I say in my videos. I am very honest about my experiences. I truly do believe they are a solid investment. A well-maintained Scamp trailer can last for 20 years or more with proper care. The silicone seals around doors and windows are weak points for ALL RVs and vans. This is my 4th RV of vastly different varieties and regular maintenance of the silicone seals has been required for all of them. RV windows and doors often leak because the seals around them deteriorate over time due to exposure to sun, wind, and road vibrations, causing gaps that allow water to seep in. Damage from movement on the road is not specific to Scamps. Plus, I take mine off-road which really exasperates the issue. As far as Scamp paying extra to upgrade my door handle, I think that is a bit unreasonable. They were happy and swift to replace the one that broke. It was my call upgrade to a more expensive option.

[@LJ-jq8og]

@@BackcountryDirtbag YES, I respect that you are "independent" but the sad part is you still have to go back to them for anything you need. As to the lock upgrade I still believe after all the hASSLE you went though with their freaking "new" product that as a courtesy they could have taken care of you... Just my opinion of course... I admire you for posting this as usually people are glad-handing them for self-serving reasons... WHY they cant sell a better freaking lock mechanism and design out the door ESCAPES ME ! As they already know what problems they have !

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

@@LJ-jq8og I've heard they don't have quality control over the doors and handles. I believe they are made off-site by other manufacturers. But I hear your frustration. I honestly think if the handle manufacturer would use Locktite on the internal components it would solve the issue all together. If I could go back in time knowing what I know now I'd have applied it inside there myself. But live and learn ya know? I'm officially outside my warranty period now so I can do whatever I like and the real test begins! 🤞