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11-21-2010, 06:51 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Kip
Trailer: 2003 Casita 17' SD Deluxe, Towed by '09 Honda Ridgeline.
Georgia
Posts: 611
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Casita ID
Still looking for an Egg to purchase.
E-bay has an '03 Casita Liberty Deluxe that is advertised as a 17'er.
The AC in in the front wall.
I'm under the impression that all 17'ers had the AC on top, and 16'ers had the AC in the front wall.
What is the real deal here.
Thanks,
Kip
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11-21-2010, 07:46 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Renee
Trailer: Current Starcraft
North Carolina
Posts: 5
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I saw that one too. Looks like a self-install job to me-rough around the edges. The nice ones sure seem to go fast.
Renee
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11-21-2010, 08:35 AM
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Administrator
Trailer: Casita 1999 17 ft Liberty Deluxe
Posts: 10,948
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Our 17 has the AC in the wall. We could've gotten it on top, but wanted the vent-with-fantastic-fan over the bed instead. (Ours is a '99; at that time they weren't even offering the additional vent over the galley AND -get this- our salesman actually advised against the rooftop AC because "it spoils the look of the trailer.")
In other words, AC in the wall or on top is up to the original owner. I think now more folks opt for the roof mount, but if height were a concern (or "the look of the trailer" ), the wall mount was (is?) still available.
By the way, I have NO regrets about our AC-in-the-wall!
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11-21-2010, 10:58 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1996 Casita Freedom Deluxe 17 ft
Posts: 454
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In the older 17' units, the front wall AC was the only option. I have a 1996 and that's where it is. Then I believe you could have it either place. Now I have heard that roof-mount is the only option. The front mount AC works fine but you lose a bit of closet space. (Although you do have an lower overall height.)
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11-22-2010, 06:46 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Kip
Trailer: 2003 Casita 17' SD Deluxe, Towed by '09 Honda Ridgeline.
Georgia
Posts: 611
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Still learning.
Thank you, it is much appreciated.
That '03 sold for $10,500. Absolutely incredible how these things hold their value. It would be interesting to know what it sold for back in '03.
Almost makes it worthwhile to just buy "NEW" and not have to worry about replacing things that don't work any more.
Kip
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11-22-2010, 07:11 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Kip
Trailer: 2003 Casita 17' SD Deluxe, Towed by '09 Honda Ridgeline.
Georgia
Posts: 611
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mary F
Our 17 has the AC in the wall. We could've gotten it on top, but wanted the vent-with-fantastic-fan over the bed instead. (Ours is a '99; at that time they weren't even offering the additional vent over the galley AND -get this- our salesman actually advised against the rooftop AC because "it spoils the look of the trailer.")
In other words, AC in the wall or on top is up to the original owner. I think now more folks opt for the roof mount, but if height were a concern (or "the look of the trailer" ), the wall mount was (is?) still available.
By the way, I have NO regrets about our AC-in-the-wall!
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We have thought about the wall vs the roof for AC location.
Still haven't come to a hard conclusion.
Therefore, it is time for a new thread.
Please reply to the new thread, "ASK THE EXPERTS"
Thanks,
Kip
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11-22-2010, 08:15 AM
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Administrator
Trailer: Casita 1999 17 ft Liberty Deluxe
Posts: 10,948
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Kip, I think they went for about $15k new in 2003. Give or take a few hundred US bucks. The bottom line also of course depends on which options you include.
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Originally Posted by Kip in Ga.
Still learning.
Thank you, it is much appreciated.
That '03 sold for $10,500. Absolutely incredible how these things hold their value. It would be interesting to know what it sold for back in '03.
Almost makes it worthwhile to just buy "NEW" and not have to worry about replacing things that don't work any more.
Kip
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11-22-2010, 09:11 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2008 20 ft Flagstaff Pop-Up (206ST) / 2005 Sienna
Posts: 1,416
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Which makes trying to purchase one used and get financing extremely frustrating. Basically, you have to have cash or else buy new so the bank will finance. I wish NADA would catch up to the actual used value of the little eggs making them accessible to more of us. I dont want to buy new but may end up doing so just for the financing option. Otherwise my kids would be grown before I had the cash.
Melissa
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mary F
Kip, I think they went for about $15k new in 2003. Give or take a few hundred US bucks. The bottom line also of course depends on which options you include.
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Melissa in Florida
1999 Toyota Sienna XLE
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11-22-2010, 09:16 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,710
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IF you have a good customer relationship with someone at your bank, it may be possible to get a personal loan for the amount rather than a loan for an asset. I've belonged to a credit union for years and when I was looking to buy used the credit union was willing to work with me.
YMMV
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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11-23-2010, 07:04 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Kip
Trailer: 2003 Casita 17' SD Deluxe, Towed by '09 Honda Ridgeline.
Georgia
Posts: 611
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Second home?
Are Travel Treailers still considered 2nd homes for the "interest Paid" tax deduction?
Kip
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