Hi I am ... new and in need of advice

[Glenn Baglo]

Originally Posted by gordon2

Still it would have been much better to make that suggestion is a private message rather than embarrassing someone in public..

True.

[Zach Alan]

am leaning towards the Scamp 13 footer with bathroom now, there are 5 for sale at fiberglass-rv-4sale

2016 13ft Scamp travel trailer w/ bathroom - $13000 - Satellite Beach, FL
2018 13ft Scamp Trailer w/ bathroom - $14500 - Grand Rapids, MN
2015 13' Scamp Trailer w/ bathroom - $14975 - Walnut Creek, CA
2008 13ft Scamp w/ bathroom - $13950 - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
2017 13ft Scamp layout B with shower and toilet - $18,500 - CORDOVA , IL

[WaltP]

I towed a 16' Casita with a 6 cyl RAV4, which also has a 3500 lb towing rate and it worked beautifully. I think that's your best option.
If you look for a used one I recommend three sources: The classified section here, same at casitaforum.com, and Craigslist.
And Sandy beat me to it. The fiberglass gathering at Quartzsite, AZ is your best bet for a large number and wide variety of fiberglass trailers. It's held during the first two weeks of Feb.

Walt

[Rnupnorthbrrr]

Originally Posted by Zach Alan

am leaning towards the Scamp 13 footer with bathroom now, there are 5 for sale at fiberglass-rv-4sale



2016 13ft Scamp travel trailer w/ bathroom - $13000 - Satellite Beach, FL

2018 13ft Scamp Trailer w/ bathroom - $14500 - Grand Rapids, MN

2015 13' Scamp Trailer w/ bathroom - $14975 - Walnut Creek, CA

2008 13ft Scamp w/ bathroom - $13950 - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

2017 13ft Scamp layout B with shower and toilet - $18,500 - CORDOVA , IL

I just got a 2005, 16’ Scamp with front bath for $8,000.....I am so happy !!!
Was looking for a pontoon on Facebook marketplace and there she was, 25 miles from my house 🥰

[DeeH]

My husband and I are new too. We are picking up a 2013 Scamp 19’ fifth wheel. It has a wet bath and A/C. We will be towing with a Toyota Tacoma also. Since it is a fifth wheel we needed to do some alterations in the bed of the truck.
I’ll let you know how it tows. Good luck!!

[thrifty bill]

#1 thing I would need to know is how has the trailer been stored when not in use. Best is a garage. Second best is a carport. A trailer left out in the weather will age relatively quickly.

Generally three years old beats the heck out of 11 years old.

I would also contact the factory to find out what a brand new unit equipped like you want, costs. Then you would know how much of a savings you are getting. Scamp has improved their trailers, 2019 has brakes on the 13 for example. Read up on door hinges as they have had sone recent problems there.

[Julie Bean]

I would suggest calling the Casita factory and getting a list of Casita owners near your location. Set up a couple of meetings with owners so you can see their trailers and have some in depth conversations with them about what they like and dislike about their trailers.

[Fullbooker]

I was in the same situation as you, and after comparing the Casita and the Bigfoot, I went with the Bigfoot. It seemed a bit larger inside and quality was a little nicer. Before you decide on anything, check them ALL out.

[Doctor Harold]

Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo

I don't know about that. Look at all the replies. Paragraphs rule.

Hi I am ... new and in need of advice

Agreed. Everyone of us was new at one time, and it was good advice.

[Pete J]

Zach Alan, I didn’t have any problem comprehending your original post. Best of luck in your quest.

[Glenn Baglo]

Originally Posted by Pete J

Zach Alan, I didn’t have any problem comprehending your original post. Best of luck in your quest.

That isn't the issue. The issue is how hard you have to work to read a post.
That's why there are typographic rules. That's why there is a certain amount of leading between the lines you are reading now.

[Swmalone]

I tow a 1992 16’ Casita freedom deluxe with my 2018 Tacoma. It would fit what you are looking for nicely since it is designed for one or two people. I have the 6 cylinder Tacoma with a 6500lb tow captivity. Does the 4 cylinder include the tow package with a transmission cooler and oversized alternator? If not be sure to watch those temps towing at elevation in Utah. If you happen to be up in Northern Utah I can give you a tour of our casita.

[Pete J]

Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo

That isn't the issue. The issue is how hard you have to work to read a post.
That's why there are typographic rules. That's why there is a certain amount of leading between the lines you are reading now.

You do have me there sir, I am unfamiliar with the term “leading between the lines”.

[Doctor Harold]

Originally Posted by Pete J

You do have me there sir, I am unfamiliar with the term “leading between the lines”.

Leading is a term originated by typesetters for line spacing.

In the days of hand set lead type for printing things such as newspapers, a strip of lead of a specific thickness was inserted between lines of type to increase line spacing.

On a typewriter you would have single spacing and double spacing, etc.

Capital letters were in a case above the non-capital letters, hence capital letters were called upper case by typesetters and the name stuck.

[JesseT]

Zach,

I owned a Casita 17 Spirit Deluxe for 14 years. During that time I towed it with a Dodge Durango (easy peasy) , a Toyota Sienna AWD, a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and a Toyota 4Runner. All with electric brake controllers (don’t leave home without one). I stopped using the sway bar after the first few trips with the Durango. Didn’t use it with the other vehicles ever and never felt like I should have it.

My wife and I used it most of the time and it was comfortable enough. We learned to do what we referred to as the “Casita Dance” over the years. When I went solo it was comfortable with plenty of room.

I have no experience with Scamp or Escape but understand they are well made units.

Jesse