2005 Casita 13' Travel Trailer - $7500 (Mpls)

[mjs]

Has anyone seen this one? For the past 2 weeks we have been emailing the seller and last night we finally made arrangements to travel 300 miles with the hope of buying it. We had a name to make the cashiers check to( not the owner of the camper!) and an address( the person we are to make the check to). This morning we received an email saying he changed his mind and wants cash only! We were really excited about getting this camper, but now there are red flags popping up!! Is this camper too good to be true?
Mary Jane

[Hambone]

Mary Jane
I read the craigslist listing and one thing jumps out at me is the comment on "permanent registration no title needed" as far as I know it should be titled just like a car is, my boat trailer and utility trailer have permanent registration but my 16 ft scamp has a title. I would also think any seller would gladly accept a cashiers check not insist on cash especially 7500 dollars worth................my 2 cents worth save the gas money
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[mjs]

Thanks for the info and advice. we appreciate it.
mjs

[Frederick L. Simson]

Originally Posted by Hambone

Mary Jane
I read the craigslist listing and one thing jumps out at me is the comment on "permanent registration no title needed" as far as I know it should be titled just like a car is, my boat trailer and utility trailer have permanent registration but my 16 ft scamp has a title.

2005 Casita 13' Travel Trailer
If it is anything like California's PTI registration then the advertiser is truthful. I think several states may be going down that path to lighten the load on their DMVs. This limits the market though... to states with similar programs.

In California to get PTI plates, it must be classified as a "Camp Trailer" and be 16' or less. Otherwise it is classified as a "Trailer Coach" and has the full Title/Registration fee structure and renewal cycle.

[Tim Wood]

I know in NY if its under a certain weight it gets no title, it has a Transferable registration . And I don't blame the owner being a little suspicious over a cashiers check, because there has been plenty of people on Ebay/Craigslist who have gotten burned from a forged one. Its getting harder and harder to protect yourself when dealing with another person now a days. I've just sold recently a truck camper and the buyer was from out of state, so I wanted cash. My truck I just sold, the buyer was from the next town over and I accepted a cashiers check from his credit union.

[Kevin K]

2005 Casita Patriot Deluxe 13' travel trailer. Sleeps 1 to 2 people. Well maintained and very clean interior. All appliances in good working order. Approx, 1800lbs dry weight.
Sale by original owner.
Have title/registration documentation.
Immediate sale on cash payment, or upon verified cleared payment of cashier check.

Deluxe Insulation
Recent Install Custom 60watt Solar w/High End Battery Charge Controller
Interstate Deep Charge Battery
Front Mounted Air Conditioner
Furnace -- 12,000 BTU Propane
Fantastic Fan Roof Vent 3spd/bi-directional w/Thermostat Control
6 Gal Water Heater 120vac/Propane
Refrigerator 120vac/12vdc/Propane
Anti-Sway Bar
Parallax Power Center - 120v Circuit Breakers, 12v fuses, w/built-in Converter Battery Charger when 120v connected
120v interior receptacles
12v plug receptacle
12v Lighting, Fans, Water Pumps
Exterior Door Light
Wardrobe Closet
Silverware Drawer
Mini Blinds
Cushions - 4"
Opening Windows w/Screens
Rear Storage Cabinets w/Light
Dual 20lb Propane Cylinders with cover
Automatic Change Over Regulator
City Water Connection or manual fill
2-Burner Cook-top
Power Range Hood w/Light
Safety Chains
Silverware Drawer
25' Service Cord w/Breaker
Torsion Rubber Suspension
Electric Brakes
10 Gallon Fresh Water Tank
12v On-Demand Water System
110vac Interior/Exterior Outlets
Shower/Lavatory
12v Bath Fan & Light
Locking Power Cord Hatch
Locking Fresh Water Fill
Dual Outside 120v receptacles
Lug Wrench
Tongue Jack Wheel
Weld-on Stabilizer Jacks
Fire Extinguisher
Minnesota Resident - Permanent Registration (no title needed)

Extras:
1 Filled 20lb Propane Tank
Bubble Levels
Hard Rubber Wheel Chocks (4)
Newly installed Anode in Hot Water Heater and a extra (spare) one for the future
An extra (spare) Electric Hot Water Heater Element
Indoor/Outdoor Weather Station
50' Fresh Water Hose
Water Pressure Regulator
Hitch Lock
Original documentation that came with trailer (Owner's Manual, Appliances, etc) - have most converted to electronic format (.pdf and .jpeg) on DVD.

[chefjj]

mary I have a 2002 scamp 16ft 4 sale if intrested

Originally Posted by mjs

Has anyone seen this one? For the past 2 weeks we have been emailing the seller and last night we finally made arrangements to travel 300 miles with the hope of buying it. We had a name to make the cashiers check to( not the owner of the camper!) and an address( the person we are to make the check to). This morning we received an email saying he changed his mind and wants cash only! We were really excited about getting this camper, but now there are red flags popping up!! Is this camper too good to be true?
Mary Jane

[mjs]

Thank you all for your input. We took a chance and drove the 300 miles to see this camper and the seller was a very nice man who we are buying the camper from. We tried to see the money part of it from his side and if it was us selling something we would probably feel the same. So we will soon be camping in our new little camper!!!
thanks again,
mjs

[Hambone]

sorry for posting my advise, but as far as i know camping trailers including down to popup need to be titled in Minnesota........and I dont know where Kevin K got that listing but the one i read on Saturday morning didnt have

Sale by original owner.
Have title/registration documentation.
Immediate sale on cash payment, or upon verified cleared payment of cashier check.

and as for taking a cashiers check just have buyer and seller go to bank and cash the check, then you might as well go down the block to the dmv and get titled transferred so there are no surprises like I have read in other threads
.

[Emmitt G.]

ding-dong. the picture's look like the one in Colo I talk to....he back out too...I sew a tractor and posted to it, when I said I was in the same town he pull the ad's...I just would not give that kind or many to anybody....if it's on criglist...it smell like a dead fish,

[Frederick L. Simson]

Originally Posted by mjs

So we will soon be camping in our new little camper!!!
thanks again,
mjs

So this one is sold to a member here.
Congratulations.