How They Build a Scamp Travel Trailer in Backus, Mn. #1
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- This was my first trip to the Scamp factory in Backus, Mn. I picked My Scamp up 4/7/17. From there I headed out West. But before I left I did a video on how Scamps are Built
Thanks for an interesting and informative tour. I really enjoyed it.
I miss our little Scamp 13’, but we just needed something bigger, with a bathroom.
I might check into one of those 16’ ers.
Rollin’...
Your tour guide was a man of few words. LOL
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Very cool! Thanks for taking us along. Great seeing the factory.
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My 5th wheel Custom in Birch is my 2nd new purchase. I rewarded my son with my original 13' Custom golden maple interior Scamp I purchased in 2005.
Down the road yonder......I love it 😍
+B. Smithe Thanks.....Southern!
Well thanks.......made my day😜
Love factory tours John! Well done!
Thanks!!
It looks like the Safari Motor Coach Factory that I used to work in in the 90s I used to lay carpet and I was in the 3rd carpet Bay installations and they'd slide them sideway they put the wheels on dollies and they slide the whole RV sideways until I got the into the building and then it would drive out we had about an hour to do our work so we put quite a few a day
Found this .great info just what i was looking for .thanks
Cool....glad it help ped.!!👍
thanks for the tour ---
Appreciate the steady hand on the camera.
Thanks....
Thanks for sharing John. Nice video.
This is so cool! Been wanting to order a Scamp and I better get on it if they're a year out! Thanks so much for filming this and sharing.
+Chartreuse Closet Happy Easter.....!!
Thank you for the Tour, trying to see how a fiberglass trailer can still weigh more than what I was expecting. We do have cars with limited tow capacity and though it looks great but I may have to go in s different route.
One weight 1500 lbs pull it with a 2.5 Subura Outback.
I watch Elsa Rhae and her boyfriend Barron living in their Scamp. They minimized their trailer to be able to carry it to places that they get to camp for Free. They know of a lot of places to go to. My guyfriend lives down the road from someone who has abandoned a Scamp. I want to ask about it but he doesn't want to bother. My car isn't big enough to tow anything.
I like the places that you've been to. I've only watched a couple of vids. I've been to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Mem. Rocky Mtn National Park, Devil's Tower, and Little Big Horn in one trip. But we flew out to Denver and rented a car and did that. My guyfriend lived in Denver a couple of times and he would fly me out to see him. We were pretty familiar with Colorado and a little of Wyoming. Enjoying your videos.
Cool....doesn't hurt to ask. Go on your own......
Thank you. I really enjoyed this!! I want one 23’ long with a/c and a 65” tv
Do You mean the 19 ft. 5th Wheel. Cool.
LOL ... Will a 65" fit?
I guess You could figure out something!!
Enjoyed your video! Thanks for sharing.
Cool.......Thanks for taking time to watch them!!
For the price that they charge I figure that they would be made a little better. I'm not a big fan of that 5/8" wooden floor that is exposed to the elements. If I had one the first thing I would do is seal everything underneath including the steel frame with Rhino coating.
Nice video sir thanks for the tour man!
Glad You enjoyed it....Be Safe!
Mine's up there right now. Jared in the shop is top-drawer. They're rehabbing the one I bought used, checking for safety and function. I bought it from a "do-it-yourselfer" and the crew is "undoing" some of that and re-doing it right. Well worth the 300+ mile trip up there.
That's cool yep the shop will treat you right
Thanks for the tour; we’re hoping to get a scamp next year.
Enjoy.....be safe!
I would love one with solar panels
Awsome little trailer!!
+amy fletcher Thanks.....light weight.
Thanks for the video....I think they are over priced and as others have said quality is lacking a bit. IIf I'm spenidng this kind of cash, I would go with the Geo Pro.
I’ve been searching to find out if these are insulated and after watching this I now know that practically speaking they are not.
Better then nothing.....I've been in winter -9° and stayed warm.
Is 13 or 16 the overall length or is that the trailer/inside length? Is there a spot to put in a window 5k a/c unit? Is there a spot to install rails to mount solar panels?
+nakedluck Thats the tougue to bumper size. Mine is a 13ft. but the inside living space is about 9 ft. I guess You could cut a hole for an A.C. but I have a huge one on top...from the factory. Solor panals I don't know mush about them. Think that would be a weight thing to think about. Alot of people use outside "GoPower" solor stuff. Hope that help.!😎
Build quality seems significantly better than my $60k Airstream Sport. I'd trade it without hesitation for one of these Scamps.
+athletejmv I payed in the neighbor of $14,000 for Janey. I did get alot of extras cuz this was a "one shot deal for Me"!!!
Nice , video, these are great little trailers. You get what you pay for. I,d love to own one!
+wise1 And that is the truth.......but You also have to look at the beating these trailer take going down the road. Everything has good and bad.......You just have to stay upbeat and look at the best side of things!
+wise1 They are nice...affordable and can be pulled with a 4 banger.
Wonder what the price is? Everyone should be living in them before long. I live in my van. But I wish I could have one of these. 😎nice people..thank you 🎄
Base price is about $12,395. Then You start adding on Your extra.....Awning....TV.....A.C. unit.......furance.....etc:
Good video !
Thanks man .
Glad You enjoyed it!
They finish a trailer every day or every workday?
well done showing. ty
Thank You for watching....
I liked the 5th wheel one sitting in the back.
+Donald Swink They are nice.....but You need something heavy duty to tow it with!
Pretty cool industry!
It is. I've called them several times with questions and about half the time I get a guy named Kent who I think may be the plant manager. And every time I've called I get an immediate response, no annoying music or long periods of being on hold. And knowledgeable results. They sell parts over the phone as well. A small operation.
The Scamp itself is great. I've been camping in tents for years as well as having and pulling in the Rockies a pop-up and locally a Winnebago. The Scamp is the best. I can get into more remote areas (I'm referring to almost impassible roads/trails) with the pop-up because of the lower center of gravity but the Scamp does very well. Durable too.
I've had mine about 10 years and I the only thing I've had to do was have the inverter replaced (about $200 if I remember correctly). And tires and I just changed the battery. And I "buffed out" the gelcoat once.
One of the smartest things I've ever done was to buy the Scamp. Or the luckiest. A friend of mine talked me into doing it. I almost passed on it because it has an air conditioner and I knew I'd never use it. And I have not. And the price seemed high but ten years later I strongly suspect I could sell it for what I paid for it (if not more).
Very nice enlightening video!!!! We have a 77 trillium...
The biggest weak point of these fiberglass trailers is the seam between top and bottom and the plywood floor exposed the road. It's a shame they stopped making the entire shell fiberglass then installed plywood inside the shell.
BeeFriendlyApiary When I get home I'm going to get mine rubber coated I believe they call it. Thanks for enjoying the Video. If you haven't please Subscribe. I also got the history on the Company. Two brothers.....one started Scamp the other brother started a company in Texas. Guess the name of it...........
Casita? LOL
He said it's covered with a fiberglass resin, so it sounds pretty secure to me.
I have a 99 and it's in mint condition (not just the bottom, almost the entire rig). My son and I coated the bottom with spar varnish a couple of years ago but it didn't need it.
Can you get 1 with a outdoor kitchen ?
No....
Scamp and Casita both need to upgrade their frames or undercoat them as the frames rust and I have seen 2 of them where people have bought used and the frames rust and break. Also, they need to weatherproof their door hinges as the screws, and yes, that's all they are is screws that hold the doors on to the hinges rust, fall out and next thing you know, you lose a door going down the highway. Don't take my word for it, look it up on RUclips, p[lenty of videos about it on both Scamp and Casita. Other than that, they are nice overpriced entry-level campers. Also, the first thing a first-time buyer should do is scrap the tires and buy some LT tires. Scamp and Casita both put the cheapest tires on they can find. They both really need to upgrade their axels and wheel bearings as well.
Thanks for Your comment....thanks for watching. Enjoy!
I have a 21 ft. Older model,1989, sleeps 6 if I want, 5th wheel hitch, I like the above Queen size bed, it's a bit heavy, I wish the axles were bigger, that's about all
In for repairs under warranty..?!! What a way to start a promotional !
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* You forgot to show the fridge.
* Can they build a generator into the scamp trailers?
* It was nice to see the plant but it would be nice if they could put a video together that took you through the process step by step of how a trailer is built? Everything from the very first planning to the end in detail? How tall wide and long can they be and how light and heavy can they be? I know you did a quick walk through but it would be nice to see a step by step video? This was a cool video as well.
They are really a laid back 3rd generation family owned business. Mostly just a bunch of Maine workers there. They don't even have a showroom!! No generator in a Scamp they really keep the weight down. It's the same molded trailer from 1979! No changes......
Some marine plywood on the floor would not increase the price too much, but would aid greatly in the longevity of the floor.
Agreed. That low density chipboard flooring is the worst possible junk. Product is basically resin, wood chips, and sawdust that absorbs moisture, and will rot out in a few years. The fiberglass shell is equally cheap -- about as thick as your typical backyard hot tub. I laughed when they said it needed "to be reinforced" if a roof a/c unit was to be installed. And how much does that weigh? LOL
Was that reflective bubble rap for insulation?. Wth. Maybe with fibreglass, r- 4-5. Crap.
wonder if Scamp headquarters would ever make a gooseneck trailer..and still keep it kinda lightweight
They make a 19ft. I just put a video out on a 19 footer within the last 3 months check it out!!
Is Alan Shelly still there?
I always deal with Wayne.....sales.....Ryan in Parts and Mikic on major things. Is Alan like up in His 70's? If so yeap He is still there in sales.
Yea...That chip/wafer board ain't gonna rot...LOL...
+Jimmie Kelley It could....!😜
I think you are being sarcastic. Right? There is a video on YT in which a fella is rehabbing a Scamp or Casita, I think. The opening in the floor for the rear table leg had rotted due to water leak in trailer, I think. This is of course a very unusual circumstance, but s . . . happens.
It does rot, the coating doesn't last, lousy for flooring, but cheap for the company
Is there a paint booth on site?
I didn't see one......just the molds and them spraying fiberglass.
Does scamp sell used trade in scamps ?
No.....only new ones.
.just wondering if the custom make one.
Yes......built to what You order.
Made in the good ole USA
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LOL ... the owner's trailer has the electric hitch.
He said 12 to 14 months, that is a very long wait.
Its worth it
They sometimes have campers already made from previous cancelled orders ready to go... That might be an option...
Covinaman
Rather have one made that takes that long than the cr@p that most are spitting out these days.
Covinaman don’t bother check out tear drop trailers they have an off road trailer way better quality.
Do they have them in stock or are they all special made?
All are special orders
How long does it take to make it from time of order to pick up?
He said 12 - 14 months.
Find a used one I see then online often at least here in Canada , their are other fibreglass ultra light brands too so my suggestion study and shop new used. I have a 34 bounder motorhome if your interested it's heavy like a moose but you don't need pull it lol. Just get in put it in D and drive.
@@daleval2182 I like it. Just put it in D.
I thought I wanted one until I looked underneath one on a sales lot. I saw bare unpainted unsealed plywood. Lost interest real quick.
I was thinking the same thing.....I think I narrowed it down to the ATC all aluminum toy hauler.
Gel coated plywood.
And reflective for insulation?? Unbelievable. Way overpriced
Wow I go to my rez (leech lake) and I didn't know the scamp trailer was in backus
Oh I remember now lol thanks for the video
I don't like the OSB wood that cheapens the build . Sorry
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I'd love to have one, but at 6'3 I'm too tall for them, especially the bed.
Might be.....not sure.
drill girl needs a step stool
Haha.....
Why don’t they put a fan above the stove and why carpet in the shower area 😡and side small windows can be clear because those little windows make you feel to inclosed
+Love2TravelAway Don't know....?
Love 2: I bought an 8 year old Casita. The owner removed the fan above the stove. He said it was too noisy. The roof fan is quiet and really more than adequate for venting. We do not fry foods so odor is not an issue.
The tire is rubber, the metal part is called a wheel. Two totally different things.
I'd have to go back and watch the video to understand that comment?
You were talking about the black aluminum wheels but you were calling them tires.
Ok.....my bad! Thanks
I JUST WANNA KNOW WHY IT IS SO HARD TO FIND THE BASE PRICE AND GET A BUILD SHEET WITH PRICING ON THE INTERNET. OR EVEN GET A CALL BACK FROM THE FACTORY ?? W.T.F. MAN WHY ??????/
Call the 1- 800 -346 -9462......ask for Wayne in Sales. I never have any trouble and He will send You a up-to-date price list.
Watch my latest video....What does a Scamp cost.
Light weight Easy to towing.
Yes
Can I pull it with my Yugo
somehow Scamp trailers, both interior and exterior look really dated to me
Yes they are like struck in the 70's. You just have to update it Yourself!!
It is called a vintage look. Like a lot of vintage consumer items, young people and some seniors are willing to pay more for that look. It reminds older folks of a trailer that their family might have owned when they were a children or for the young it is something new to their eyes. Flea markets across the country are in business for that reason.
@@williambranham6249thanks for explaining it. It's a good reason. I guess they just target certain group of people who are interested in vintage campers.
Vintage chic, my wife is 40 and she loves ours for that reason, the millennials love it too
They are like a Volkswagon, beetle, nothing much changed on the shape, just door handles, or cabinetry,
Nope. Wood floor is no good. Should do it like the Oliver's and have the bottom shell complete with no wood needed.
I'm guess ing they had a good reason to go with wood. Cost or whatever. Like I said above, I have a 99 and it's in mint condition (not just the bottom, almost the entire rig). My son and I coated the bottom with spar varnish a couple of years ago but it didn't need it.
Not saying it cannot work. It just is not a good choice nowadays when there are better (only slightly more expensive) options. e.g. one can still build wooden boats but it isn't not a optimal choice.
I don't think Scamp Trailors are a competitor to $$$$$ Oliver's.
so i checked out oliver.....starting at $48,000.00. yeah they darn well better be made a notch above a scamp.
High dollar but nice if You have the cash!
I've seen several videos of Scamps with broken and rusted frames.
If you get a new one, have the frame rust proofed and never overload it.
Can see a frame that broke twice on RUclips channel "Bex cat herder"
Bex has a Casita I believe not a Scamp. But rust proofing any frame would be good.
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There are only two companies that make the frames for Scamp, Cassita, and a couple of other small fiberglass campers.
@@OldGriz708 Scamp makes their frames in house feel free to check out our tour of the scamp facility ruclips.net/video/2t6-CelCNGk/видео.html
Thanks and God Bless
Our Scamp Life the frames should really be hot dip galvanised for rust resistance, particularly for salted roads. I agree that the floor isn’t really good spec, should be a marine grade ply. In regards to the insulation, it’s not bubble wrap, it’s actually rated stuff, they use it here in Australia as well, though most have styrofoam cores. Cute little campers though. Thanks for the video 👍🏽
Not a bad video, but check out the Northwood videos how they are made.
I'll watch that never heard of a Northwood. I agree with You on the frame.....doors issues and not having a complete fiberglass shell. But with today price those upgrade I think would Sky rocket the price!
That was interesting.......very well built. But Super Pricer!! The reason I got a Scamp was it was within my price range....no payment. And my Subura could pull it....the outback has a 2.5 motor!
Wood floor. ... nope
And two layers of reflective for insulation. Should be called scam. Not scamp
@@fishyman4820 they're so small that they don't need much to keep 'em warm. Never had a problem staying warm in freezing conditions. There are much better built fiberglass trailers like the Oliver but you pay a lot for that quality and there is a significant weight gain. Scamps are light, inexpensive trailers that get weekend campers out their. If full time RVing is your thing an Oliver would be a much better fit.
@@mmcalifornia8600 even Oliver's are overpriced, and they directly lie in Thier video tour, calling two layers of reflective foil in a 1 inch air gap, r-16. R5-6 at most.
I have Nash Northwood manufacturing. It's 5-6 inches roof is r-18.
Your right scamps are good for weekend, and different applications.
Oliver's are well built.
Just not for me.
Didn’t know they had hillbillies in Minnesota, huuum
Say what
Too much WIP inventory.
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I love the concept of molded fg campers, specially light weight ones like what scamp is offering. But from this video, it does not appear scamp is a well run modern manufacturing facility. It seems like each worker works on one camper at a time in his or her corner of the shop. Also the tools and methods are not very specialized. Very different than what was shown in the Escape camper video.
+Travel Hawk Family owned......local workers I would say.
I agree with what you say, but it seems to work and retooling would be expensive. The trailer business has its ups and downs of course. I suppose a year waiting list might justify retooling. Lots to consider. Perhaps the owner is close to retiring or selling the business and he doesn't want to change things at this point.
You should figure out a way to stop saying "anyway" so much.
+Danny Its a habit......anyway........
Danny you should figure a way to pull your grammer cop head from thy ass. And leave the old scamp guy in his anyways peace on earth. Anyways that's my thought about you scamp !
Danny: What? You said anyway, why can't he? Anyway!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A lot of cheap material in these builds all in the name of profit. So much potential but $$$$. If you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself...
You should never see how sausages and trailers are made 🙁
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Oliver trailers are much better.
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My really good guess this is the narrator's first time out of the South. Ever.
+Ric Crawford Try again.......
@Ric Crawford ~ what kind of ignorant comment is that?
I always thought these looked cheaply made, now I'm convinced; they're cheaply made.🙁
I owned one and they are better made than the standard sheet mesa (metal ) panels with the wooden structure. The upgrade interior cabinets are quality made. The only reason I sold mine is because my family out grew it. Now that we are empty nesters I would love to have another one.
sdnlawrence show me a camper that’s any better made than this.