Scamp Factory tour and Repairs for our Scamp

Well we finally did it after two years of owning a Scamp camper we finally found some time to get up the Scamp factory and take the tour. We also brought along Scampy our 2006 16' Scamp camper and had a much needed repair done and did some upgrades to give us total off grid living. Check back soon for the follow-up video on our upgrades.
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[@rubyokosi8377]

Thanks folks. Loved the your and the repair explanation 👍🏼❤️

[@ravenfeather7087]

Good video. Just finished getting my 16 footer ready for a Montana hunt. Packed the wheel bearings and gave it a thorough inspection. After quite a few trips to the west coast and here in the mid-west the only thing I found is next year I'll replace the brake assembly (Including the backing plate. Doing that is almost as inexpensive as replacing just the shoes.). Earlier this year I installed a Dickinson Newport heater to eliminate the electrical energy consumptive Suburban heater and a few days ago rigged it to hook up to a new 100W Renogy solar panel. The panel works well and was easy to set up. I think it's ready for some serious boondocking. New tires last year - Load Range D Carlisles. Early in it's history with me I had to replace and glue in a couple of screws that backed but that's been about it. A 1999 and still going strong. If I were to sell it I'd ask for and wouldn't accept less than 1K more than what I paid for over 12 years ago. I do like the 19 footer but am really comfortable in this one. A second home with a different beautiful view any time I want it. I'll hang on to it. Keep on Scampin"!

[@ourscamplife5210]

Thank you, and you to! stay safe and have fun.

[@eddiew3521]

I enjoyed going along with you on the Scamp factory tour. Two 👍👍 up!

[@lifeincorncountry8423]

Great video guys. I just bought an old '75 that's needed a ton of work. Over 4 weekends and evenings now we have: gutted out the original carpet, put Kilz on almost every surface, made new curtains, built a new table, built/painted all new cabinet doors, repaired the hole in the floor where the water tank used to be, added a MaxAir fan, added an electric plug outlet (Noco), laid new flooring and trim...it's exausting thinking about it all but it's a ton of fun! It's now "camp ready" but still want to do more. I have all the parts to fix the sagging door. The scamp parts department is fantastic for this stuff.

[@ourscamplife5210]

Congrats on the “new” Scamp! Sounds like a ton of great work done. Happy trails. God Bless

[@lifeincorncountry8423]

@@ourscamplife5210 Thanks! Can't wait to camp with it.

[@Chris.Donley]

Oh Scamp, how I love you, but so wish they would come up with a better solution than using Chipboard for the floors and support ribs. The number one fail point as the Egg gets older. Supply is definitely catching up with demand. Wait times are now just a few months, and resale values on used models are falling fast. The main cause is the heavy annual price increases in recent years and much more competition in the "Molded" world. Airstream came out with the "Nest", and Escape is pumping out more trailers and when you factor in the insanely good US to Canadian exchange rate, the best "Value" in all of the RV industry. Casita has done some recent interior updates with more modern themes. The Tab 400 took a bunch of sales away from Scamp, and Tab is bringing over the "Barefoot" from the UK (very cool), Bigfoot continues to expand to more US dealers. Add in low gas prices, and all these things are bad news for Scamp. With prices in the $22-23k range for a well/moderately equipped 16' model and nearly $15 for a basic Layout 1 13', it's just not as good of a value as it once was. Yes, they are offering new jacks/supports on the rear, but here are a few other changes they have introduced over the last few months on new models - Price increase of $300-500 across the board on new orders (Depending on model & trim). NO MORE Rear Cabinet option, on the 13' anyway (still listed on the most recent price sheet, option not actually available for order. Apparently too much confusion with adding the rear cabinet, fan, and AC/Prep (can't get all three of these), so it's simply no longer an option. All Side Cabinets are Now Standard with Option Packages (used to be optional), Front Cabinet is Now Optional. Vinyl Floor is Now Standard on All Models (vs Carpet). One 12V Plug is Now Standard on all models, and each additional is still $30. Receiver Hitch is Now Standard on all models (was optional). Gravel Shield & Silverware Drawer is Standard on all models with Option Packages. LED Lighting is now Standard on all models. Individual Options for each layout had a price increase of between $0-$100. Only option with a Price Decrease was the "Trailer Cover" (for 13")

[@binoyrakesh]

Waiting time is currently at 20 months. Definitely worth waiting for IMHO. I agree with you on the chipboard. They could use a Corrugated Aluminum sheet or something instead - not too expensive, but drastically improves the life.

[@mikebrand7922]

Old school, navigating with a Road Atlas - Love it!

[@davidmackenzie218]

Great video. Nice to see haw they go together and what's going on there. Thanks!

[@deaconmn]

We picked up our new 13 foot Scamp about a month ago, and have done a "test run" in our driveway. Heading out in a couple of weeks to a nearby state park. The factory is about 25 miles from my house, so I had to chuckle with your initial pronunciation of the town's name, and was happy to hear you did get it right. Happy Scamping!

[@ourscamplife5210]

ya man safe travels! we did our first two nights with ours in the back yard to get a feel for it. Have fun.

[@henrycook5404]

Ahhhh, the pre-covid freedom! Love it!

[@ItaloRican7]

This tour was very informative. Lots of details I didn't know about Scamp. I can't wait to wait get one. Thanks for sharing. Great job!

[@baileemclachlan122]

You guys are so fun and informative! I love your videos, keep it up!

[@DIYM105Camper]

Hey guys awesome tour of the scamp factory and great video👍

[@monkeynumbernine]

I love Minnesota 😍 I'm partial to it...I here. I would love to go there and buy one.

[@edwardmorgan9411]

Awesome

[@corey651]

Great tour. Interesting process. Thank you for the site visit and for posting your experience there.

[@ourscamplife5210]

you're welcome we're glad you enjoyed it.

[@corey651]

Our Scamp Life I was thinking how you guys were there a year ago in August when you posted this video. So much has changed with Covid. I bet a lot more people are interested in buying the 13’ Scamp travel trailers now and the factory has to work around keeping their workers safe and healthy. Enjoying all of your video updates.

[@ourscamplife5210]

@@corey651 thanks! Ya things are much different who would of thunk?

[@barbgaffner1832]

Thank you for the video. We evidently we bought our 16' about the same time as you did and have also made changes. After attending a rally in TN, we opted to add the extra set of tail lights seeing the safety value. The Eveland folks put them in and its not even noteable that they were add-ons. Ah yes, the price was reasonable. The new door lock system is something I wish we could. Heading up to Bemidji, then Itasca later this week. May stop and inquire if still possible. Truely enjoy your videis. Again Thank you!

[@ourscamplife5210]

Thanks Barb! Love hearing from other Scamp travelers on their experiences too.

[@joannevargas9638]

Very interesting trip!!! Thanks!

[@kyoto32001]

thanks for the tour. love you guys. i'm hoping to get a scamp 5th wheel when I retire,

[@varunyadav011]

Thanks for the video, its for the first time i got to see a scamp 13 with a bathroom 🚽👍👍

[@ourscamplife5210]

You’re welcome! I’m glad the video helped.

[@suzanm.1311]

Great! Good! Thanks for sharing.

[@DavidMedina4All]

I don’t like that the wood floor is not enclosed in fiberglass (as in the Casita). Thanks for sharing the video. 😊

[@charlevoix418]

It's worse: they use OSB...

[@DavidMedina4All]

@@charlevoix418 they who?

[@charlevoix418]

@@DavidMedina4All Well, Scamp is using OSB as a floor.

[@andreacurtisdragonflywarri9832]

Hi ! Nice video .... My husband & I HAD a regular 5th wheel but had to get rid of the truck that hauled it do to to much engine issues ! So now we have an SUV (07'Acadia) and have a small pop up ! BUT the pop up has been around since 86' and has seen it's better days -if you know what I mean !! We won't have her to many more camp seasons .... As we live in Michigan and we have the SAME 2 seasons as yoi all - winter & construction , lol ! Anyway , with our pop up we are in a dilemma .... Won't last much longer but still need something light weight ! I've been doing research on fiber glass campers and so far I've only liked the Scamp !! Only issue we have , is we don't have it in our budget to go New ! We really like the 16ft as most of the time it's just us 2 .... With the addition of a small grandkid once in a while ! Sse we aren't really sure how to go about getting one used except for the usual on line sale of some sort ! And I'm sure it's going to be a feat to get hold of one we can afford !

[@ourscamplife5210]

Yes we really didnt want to go with a popup either. It took us about a year of looking to find a good used Scamp at a good price, but we ended up finding ours on ebay of all places. Craigslist is also a good spot to look. Be patient one will come along.

[@andreacurtisdragonflywarri9832]

Thanks ! If we don't end up going with a larger truck/van of some sort , we obviously have to stick with something light and the Scamp seems to be the answer for that as they seem to be the lightest out there for hard side campers !

[@MotoCampAdv]

Im driving 1800 miles from florida in june to pick up my 13 ft

[@jeffhreid]

Great video!

[@lynneb.r.6176]

That’s coincidental. Wayne was my salesperson when I got the trailer in March. And today someone called who lives here on the east coast inquiring about the Scamp people(he thought they were Amish, ha ha.. I said he could come on by to take a look see, we’ll see huh! Enjoy you visit to Scamp and Backus now.

[@ourscamplife5210]

lol Thats funny. So cool that you invited them to check yours out! Feel free to share our channel with them also. Happy travels

[@lindalai9092]

Having owned 8 stick rvs, the most prominent reason people seem to play up about molded fiberglass rvs is that they don't leak. That is a myth. Any RV with sealant on anything on the outside has potential for leaks unless the seal is maintained. Yes, a stick trailer has more to leak if not maintained, therefore, more maintenance to prevent leaks but molded fiberglass rvs can leak at the belly band, the windows, the vents, any area that has been sealed and not maintained.

[@carriemiranda130]

The Scamp logo is optional! I just learned of this yesterday by another youtuber

[@smallnuts2]

Thank didnt know this.

[@gsp49]

Makes me want a Scamp trailer.

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

This was neat to see all the insides :) - new sub here

[@ourscamplife5210]

Sweet thanks

[@bethannea4842]

Are you at all concerned with a wood bottom? I know they put some sealant on but road debris and critters happen and the whole point of a fiberglass trailer is waterproof longevity. Would like to get one but it kinda seems half baked. idk

[@barbarabrunson8605]

New Subscriber here!! Hiya! Really enjoyed this video...at this point I am a SCAMP dreamer I guess you would say. I am hoping to have one by the Spring of 2021. The factory is VERY interesting. I love the life-size SCAMP on top of the pole. So cute! I am wondering if they make little SCAMP toys! If they don't they should think about it. Kids would LOVE them, especially if they belong to a SCAMP family! Well, I will wrap up my long comment by saying, I am looking forward to buying a SCAMP to be ready in the Spring if 2021, and the first meal I am going to prepare in it? SHRIMP SCAMPI, of course!!

[@ourscamplife5210]

Love it!

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*I was really upset to see 'OSB chip-wood' used on the flooring!* *It should be 'Marine-Grade' plywood treated w/the special paint that repels water like 'Airstream' uses* *I did like seeing the 'Box-rail' frames in the lot, which are much stronger and resist 'torquing' and 'racking' that standard 'L-shape' rails are subject to...and I see the '2020' models now have modern cabinet-doors in 'gloss-grey' that really upgrade the appearance and reduction of 'squeak' factor from hinges on wood cabinet-fronts while saving a lot on unnecessary weight* *I liked the 'dinky-sinky' in the shower!* *That way you can 'wash hands' while someone else is using the kitchen-sink for food prep or cooking...and a place to brush-teeth as well!* *If I'm 'boon-docking' the cassette-toilet is brilliant...I can always 'dig a hole/dump the reservoir tank/fill the hole' instead of driving to a dump-station or looking for a public-toilet where there isn't one for 20-miles!*

[@adamguymon7096]

1:56 That is Cool. They have a Fifth Wheel Version?, Nice. 🤑 8:31 A job like this could be done by 3D Printing. The frames could all be done by one while the top and bottom could be done by another one. Someone would just assemble the parts together like the cabinets and other things like that could be made using a different 3D Printer. This way you don't have the cost of the molds and the same printer could print out the pieces without the cutting out of the doors and windows which is wasting product and the time to cut out the parts. A 3D printer would just form the parts in one swoop and you could have more of these made in less time. They could be customlly designed where you would have to make a special mold for a custom job. You could even with 3D Printing put any picture/paint job on the inside and outside with this same technology. 10:41 If they can 3D Print they could use lighter and stronger materials to make these trailers lighter and thus the smaller cars can pull them. These trailers are cool.

[@ourscamplife5210]

I don't think you can 3D print out of fiberglass but if you could that would be awesome! Though I'm sure the machines would be well beyond a cost friendly camper version. But if it was possible that would be cool! Thanks

[@travisadams4470]

I wish scamp made larger models. It would be great if they came out with a 21-26' model.

[@ourscamplife5210]

We totally agree.

[@bobbader4789]

Do they have models of the different layouts to look at inside?

[@TalkingWithBob]

I would love a scamp to replace our tent trailer next any places to look for used ones?

[@ourscamplife5210]

We found ours on eBay. But we looked at ones off craigslist, and RV specific websites. Hope this helps.

[@highlysuggestible861]

I'd love to see these built with maritime ply in the floor, for longevity. Wonder if that's an option.

[@ourscamplife5210]

It did not appear to be an option but perhaps if you were to provide it for them, maybe?

[@NatePrins]

Put your seat belt on!!!

[@KaeleyStormcrow]

Dude! Yeah!!!

[@elizabeatscancer]

Agreed! Please!!! Don’t ever drive without your seatbelt on!

[@yepme6484]

I am in Oregon what part of the state, of Oregon is that one going too?

[@ourscamplife5210]

Sorry I tried not to look or video too close as not to give out anyones personal information.

[@yepme6484]

I just thought you were dropping it off at a dealership

[@DB-yj3qc]

Yes you are better off on not having a Deluxe model, the wood is a problem long term.

[@DB-yj3qc]

Mine had a leak there when I got mine, I just fixed it myself.

[@livinglifemyway7349]

Can you get a custom paint job done before it is assembled?

[@ourscamplife5210]

It seemed like they were doing something with colors on the vinyl striping only at this time. Though I'm sure you could easily get it painted later at a fiber glass shop.

[@DavidMedina4All]

Hello. I heard the bottom of the scamp is not fb (like the Casita). Why is that? Thanks.

[@ourscamplife5210]

It is open frame but any open wood underneath has been sprayed with fiberglass. We have some friends who have a Scamp from the early 2000’s and the floors are still in great shape. Hope that makes sense😀

[@jonny_mazerati9410]

How long is the bed ? I am 5-11 and online it says like 53 inches or something which is crazy ... that means a grown man normal size can’t fit I’m not sure it that size I saw was true or not

[@ourscamplife5210]

Our bed on our '06 is about 75 inches long and about 50" wide. I think the newer models are a little wider so that may be where the 53" is coming from. That may be the width. Hope this helps. Im 5'10" tall and have room to lay out flat.

[@michellecastaneda20]

I have looked and looked for a used one. I can't find one any where

[@ourscamplife5210]

They can be hard to find used. And unfortunately it gets harder if you aren't in MN. But if you do live in MN try Craigslist or we found ours on eBay. We looked for about a year and really only went to look at about 3 or 4 before we pulled the trigger on ours. Hope this helps. Merry Christmas and God Bless.

[@karenmanager1350]

4:15 At least 65% of the trailers we make are what?

[@ourscamplife5210]

"the 13' models". Scamp produces a 13', 16' and 19' model but most made and sold are the 13' model. Hope this helps God Bless.

[@DZCamaro-kz2vd]

Way slow on their production.....only 1.6 trailers completed per day with 50 employees. On average, 270 work days in a year and 425 trailers made = 1.57 trailers per day.. Seems to me like they need to ramp up production times. If you can't produce enough for demand, why wouldn't you work two shifts per day and double the amount of product to the buyers? That would be like Ford only completing 100 trucks per day.

[@cowboyscoffee]

How did your updates go?

[@ourscamplife5210]

Great here's a link to the video showing all we did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIuVqY2FZ5uqpdU

[@crackinthesky]

Yep; America is back. Thank you. MAGA 2020.

[@darltennant6005]

Keep your hand down while talking!

[@70rosebud]

Aren't you worried about those tick things falling off you and onto your scamp floor , to further their life span.....?

[@ourscamplife5210]

Not sure what you're referring to?

[@stephenboldrey9973]

You really could have made all the repair’s Yourself . In a day or two .

[@ourscamplife5210]

Most of them probably yes, but, the filler line and tube was a much more intensive job than I even thought and am happy it was done by the pro's. Thanks

[@alexvids9232]

good shell. outdated and ugly interiors.

[@doctoordan]

Just under 50 employees. Sounds like the “Affordable Care Act” stiflingly industries again.

[@ferdjanklow3566]

My God, he's almost as big as the trailer.

[@tinabutler6723]

Ferd Janklow Not nice ☹️

[@elizabeatscancer]

I wish I could hear better 😔😭

[@ourscamplife5210]

Ya sorry it is so loud in there.