Which options on 13' are most valued, which are rarely used?

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utekai
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Which options on 13' are most valued, which are rarely used?

Looking to purchase a 13' deluxe with front dinette and wondering which options I can do without. Going over the list, it's hard to not choose every option available.

For toilette will purchase a Thetford Porta Potti 260b to bring along.

Will be traveling solo, but with two cats. 

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For the cats

Here is something they offer for the cats:

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Options

Of course really depends on who you are, and what you plan to do with the camper, the fact that you got the deluxe tells me you are above my bare bones purposes!!! I got the standard, no bath, and just tried to really balance what options I legitamately was going to use and were worth it. I can't remember all what the deluxe comes with but if I were listing a few absolutely do get options would be: couple extra cabinets, the fan, vinyl floor (carpet in the woods....no!), wheel on your jack, backsplash (so items you cook inside don't splash on your marine fabric), electric brakes, the bigger battery, and a gas hot water heater. Most of these are pretty cheap options. Depending on where you are - A/C - though I didn't get it. Oh and probably a couple extra lights inside.

A couple free options - the big bed - yes absolutely do that and opt to not mount your sewer hose on the front as it yellows and looks bad after a few years.

I think a lot of the other stuff sounds awesome - awning, oven , bigger fridge, TV hookup, even A/C - but again how much are you going to use those. If a lot, then do it, if not, try to cut some of that out. The big thing is next time you camp you'll be in a nice cozy camper instead of a tent!!!

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Thanks. Do consider me a bare

Thanks. Do consider me a bare bones sort, but the Deluxe 13' model offers the Front Dinette, which the Standard 13' model doesn't. 

All the deluxe options are listed here http://www.scamptrailers.com/showroom/13-deluxe-trailers.html#!20160219_...

As for AC, just wondering if having a fan would help out enough. But also thinking a portable AC unit might work too if AC is needed. Worried about the large appliance on the roof both for aerodynamic reduction and maintenance and leaks, but not sure how much these worries pertain. Do plan on traveling in the Southwest where it will be hot. A portable AC that is mounted in a window such as this http://cdn.blog.rvshare.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/AC_rear.jpg?de6dc... not sure if the stock Scamp windows would allow such a mount.

 

Looking to buy used or new 13'

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Bare Bones!

Ahhh - great to meet another bare bones guy!!!! For us, just the fact that our new tent (the Scamp) can be setup and not get wet inside, and we can go in and play cards when it rains and even cook and sleep nice and dry was all enough to sell me!!!!

If I was in the SW I'd get the A/C for sure, I think I'd just go with what they install at the Scamp factory. And given that sort of camping it might even be worth doing the awning. I'm in Colorado, so my camping is going to be in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming where being outside is much cooler so I just don't really need either of those things. If we eat outside which is likely, then we'll eat at the picnic table.

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Camping in the SW or south AC

Camping in the SW or south AC without a doubt. Especially if you want to leave your critters at camp while you go off to explore.

 

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Lots of Options

Hi Utekai, I will be picking my 13 standard big bed, bunk beds in September and while I'm usually a bare bolts type of gal this time I opted for lots of options. I got almost everything but I didn't get the hot water tank (I don't plan on washing a lot of dishes and I use an electric pot for coffee and plan to just use that or my gas stove to heat up water) or a model with a toilet requiring a black tank. The item I got, and I will get either 2 or 3 of them, that I don't see mentioned by anyone above is the 12volt outlets. The Scamps no longer come with even one as basic. I think I will use them for charging cell phones when I am off the grid. 

Hoping your adventures are wonderful,
Sue
2017 13' Bunk Bed/Big Bed
Subaru Outback 2011

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12V Outlets!

Spokane Sue mentioned 12v outlets, and I think if I were planning a Scamp from scratch, I'd have one installed. But if it's possible that eventually you'll being doing more boondocking and want to minimize power consumption while off the grid, and didn't get a 12v outlet, there are "power banks" for USB devices. I have a couple. When I'm traveling I tend to take advantage of every opportunity to charge my devices. But I'm pretty sure I could last a week off grid, even without a 12v outlet, by using these power packs, which I found on Amazon "deals" around the holidays last year. Just a possible alternative in case you decide not to get the outlet and eventually regret it, or just want to save every possible amp in your battery during an extended period.

When I first got my Scamp - only a year ago! - I looked for campgrounds where I could indulge in plugging into shore power, and enjoying all the comforts of home. But now, I think I'm going to be doing more and more boondocking. It's quieter. A LOT quieter. Fewer dogs (my dog does not like other dogs, and her being at peace contributes to my peace too). Even fewer people, depending. So boondocking appeals, and in that situation, one does want to have a plan for enjoying the experience with minimal power consumption. 

 

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Bare Bones option

The grey water tank is part of the shower package but a option on other trailers. The tank and plumbing weighs less than 10 lbs. Scamp installs it as an option much less than you can add one later. You don't have to carry around a 5 gal. catch container and the grey water tank can be emptied with just a small garden hose. If you are at a truck stop or rest area you can use your sink to clean up and not have to deal with grey water external catching and storage. On the East Coast in the National Forest discharge of grey water is a big issue and tickets are expensive. For me camping is simpler with a grey water tank.

Eddie

    

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Scamp options

We were tent campers and live in Oklahoma,  so when we ordered the new 13 foot in 2013 we were looking for something that would extend our camping season into the winter and summer, make us comfortable and could be stored in the garage with 7 foot door.  We opted for a stripped camper with very few options thus we have NO propane, NO water tanks (fresh or grey) and NO Air Conditioning.  We are out about 4 months of the year and are very comfortable. In January to early March we are in South Texas, June to July in Wisconsin and this year we hope to head West for several months.  The options that are MUST HAVE are electric brakes, big bed, fantastic fan, extra overhead storage, sway control, extra 115 outlet, vinyl floor and porta-potte.  We also carry 2 folding rocking chairs and the CLAM screen house.  I would not order the awning (have a portable one used 1 time), the rear bumper bike rack holder as it drags when going through steep inclines, and the Air Conditioner as we could not park in our garage with it and are comfortable at about 90 degree days with the fan.  I would not order any extra water tanks or pressure systems as leaks are hard to detect and can ruin the wood floor and the camper would also need to be winterized.  We have camped for weeks without electricity if we have a cooler with ice, plan meals so there are no leftovers, and use the LED lights to the minimum. 

I have made some modifications.  The front bunk bed cushions are going as they are very uncomfortable and will be replaced with something thinner but reclined (more like a regular chair).  There is an extension to the kitchen counter of about 28 inches.  There is hanging storage to the right of the door.  As I said, we were tent campers and this keeps the rain and wind off of us, bugs outside, heat if we can plug in.

Dean

 

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Bike rack

Dean, Our 13 footer is on order and I have been back and forth on the bike rack. You mentioned on your unit it drags on steep inclines, Did you find that at higher speeds, it affected the handling of your camper? We also have been tent campers for years but want to extend our camping experience into the cooler seasons. You're doing it without propane so I gather all of your cooking is done outside. 

Anthony Memoli

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