Maintenance & Restoration

Chicagowin · 09-06-2017, 11:19 AM

Just picked up a casita 16' last week. Took it on a camping trip to starved rock state park last weekend and had a good time. Not only is this my first camper, but first time ever being in a camper. So there is a lot I need to learn. Everything on the trip went pretty well, I couldn't figure out how to get the fridge to work on ac, so ended up using propane. Also came to the realization that I need to somehow build a bunkbed, because the casita is tight with 2 little ones.

Chicagowin · 09-06-2017, 11:24 AM

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jgilliam1955 · 09-06-2017, 12:21 PM

Welcome and nice camper.

Ilene Harris · 09-06-2017, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chicagowin

Just picked up a casita 16' last week. Took it on a camping trip to starved rock state park last weekend and had a good time. Not only is this my first camper, but first time ever being in a camper. So there is a lot I need to learn. Everything on the trip went pretty well, I couldn't figure out how to get the fridge to work on ac, so ended up using propane. Also came to the realization that I need to somehow build a bunkbed, because the casita is tight with 2 little ones.

Congratulations! What are you towing with?

Chicagowin · 09-06-2017, 03:05 PM

I plan to tow with an Acura MDX, but I have to get a trans cooler and brake controller. So currently I'm towing with a tesla model x.

Dudley · 09-06-2017, 03:13 PM

A-Z Casita Owner's Guide has a good guide and if you register on www.casitaforum.com you can download a guide by the webmaster Gene.

Lots of good info on both this and the Casita Forum!

EricAllyn · 09-06-2017, 05:05 PM

How does the Tesla tow? I always wondered if the electric car would work for towing, since the "lug down" of a gas engine would not be a factor. I suppose the motors could get warm, but unless at it a long time, don't think they would get to hot. I know Tesla has said they were planning an electric Semi -- so the battery development should be getting better. Interesting idea for a tow!

EricAllyn · 09-06-2017, 05:08 PM

There should be a switch on the fridge -- one of the posts here talked about it being in a difficult spot -- post a separate thread and you will likely get an answer -- great camper -- and welcome -- we are in the western subs

Chicagowin · 09-06-2017, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by EricAllyn

How does the Tesla tow? I always wondered if the electric car would work for towing, since the "lug down" of a gas engine would not be a factor. I suppose the motors could get warm, but unless at it a long time, don't think they would get to hot. I know Tesla has said they were planning an electric Semi -- so the battery development should be getting better. Interesting idea for a tow!

The tesla tows well. Very little lug, but it drains my battery significantly. For example if I get 200 miles on a full charge normally, I will only get 120 towing.

Where in the west burbs are you? I'm in the Schaumburg/ palatine area.

EricAllyn · 09-06-2017, 08:55 PM

Villa Park -- I am rebuilding a Casita 1988 and have a thread on it.

EricAllyn · 09-06-2017, 09:03 PM

Nice weekend spot close might be blackwell forest preserve in Winfield. We took the grandkids there and camped, and they had fun -- only open on weekends, may-sept -- $20 night for DuPage Residents