Maintenance & Restoration

Donna D. · 12-07-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by James Hutt

Thanks for the help Donna. Finally got it right.

My pleasure James. Thanks for sharing the pictures! I'm living vicariously

andy101usa · 12-08-2011, 07:15 AM

There is a man on the Casita Club and Casita Forum sites that has been fulltiming in a Casita 17 s.d. for a long time(more than 8 yrs) His name is Ed he goes by "Dutchman"
Check his writings he is very informative and he lives quite well!

Lil M. · 12-08-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gallagher

James, it looks like you where living the dream of most of us. Thanks for posting pics! I hope to do the same someday

I agree about living the dream! How difficult was/is it to bring your trailer into Mexico, James?

Mike Magee · 12-08-2011, 08:21 PM

Having an older rig probably helped when traveling Mexico... I would guess it marked James as someone who wasn't a good target for a "shakedown".

James Hutt · 12-09-2011, 08:24 AM

Had to register the trailer and car at the border point and obtain a certificate of importation and show proof of Mexican insurance on both. Took me about two hours to do that and I was on my way south without a clue about where I was going to land.

James Hutt · 12-09-2011, 08:52 AM

I received nothing but friendly help from the Mexican people during my travels in their country. I did try to keep a very low profile and to learn to speak Spanish.
Returning there now I would choose to leave my rig at home and use the public transportation system. Its cheap, safe and well developed. Should write a blog sometime about my experiences in that amazingly interesting country.

Lil M. · 12-09-2011, 09:59 AM

Yes, please do write a blog about your trip!

There's a fellow on the Teardrop and Tiny Travel Trailer forum that goes down to Mexico, stays in the lesser known or busy beach areas, and fishes and explores. His descriptions of his travels make me want to explore too, but first I have to learn more Spanish than what I can decipher from my very rusty French and what I remember from watching Sesame Street with my three sons.

This looks interesting...
How to Learn Spanish Online for Free

Sharon G · 12-09-2011, 07:23 PM

James, thanks for posting the pictures and for a little more info on your travels in Mexico.

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I received nothing but friendly help from the Mexican people during my travels in their country. I did try to keep a very low profile and to learn to speak Spanish.

That's the same thing Tioga George says about his travels in Mexico... except for the low profile, maybe. He learned Spanish and enjoys mixing with the locals, and has thoroughly enjoyed the people and the places.

Sorry for the late reply, but I have been without internet access.

Adrian W · 12-09-2011, 07:35 PM

rvsue and her canine crew | Living on less and enjoying life more has just began to fulltime in a 17' Casita recently.

http://sunseekerimages.blogspot.com/ Roadcam is a retired trucker, still sleeping with 'wheels under the bed'.

http://blog.vagabonders-supreme.net/ - Tioga George, http://vagabonders-supreme.net/TiogaMagazine.htm , has been fulltime for several years, often in Mexico, in an older A-class. http://vagabonders-supreme.net/Mexico_Chance.html

Mike Magee · 12-09-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by James Hutt

I received nothing but friendly help from the Mexican people during my travels in their country. I did try to keep a very low profile and to learn to speak Spanish.
Returning there now I would choose to leave my rig at home and use the public transportation system. Its cheap, safe and well developed. Should write a blog sometime about my experiences in that amazingly interesting country.

But that would mean staying in hotels, different beds all the time, no kitchen to call your own while you travel. I would like to hear more about your view of the pros and cons of the two different travel methods within Mexico. (I might be exploring Mexico myself someday soon.)

brian m. · 12-10-2011, 07:53 AM

Here's another couple fulltiming in a Casita:
Imperfect Destiny

James Hutt · 12-10-2011, 01:49 PM

I found it best to find a place you like, rent a small apartment, and base your travels from there via the bus systems. Advantage is cheap travel costs and no driving hassles. Driving in Mexico is a heads up job. Inexpensive hotels are easy to find if you ask around. I avoided the usual tourist destinations.

GlendaW · 12-10-2011, 10:32 PM

We've been fulltiming in a 17' Casita Liberty (with a dog & 2 cats) since the end of May 2011. We've worked/lived at a couple of campgrounds & are now running a Christmas tree lot in San Antonio. It's intense, but will plump up the bank account a tad. Our plan is to travel & work some while investigating a new area. We live outside as much as is comfortable & are trying to "follow the sun". When 'outside' is uncomfortable, my 'egg' is oh so cozy.