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08-28-2011, 10:22 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Diane
Trailer: Bigfoot
Oregon
Posts: 28
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wanted a MiniCooper and hubby came home with Casita
Greeting from Oregon, and new owner of a 17' Freedom Deluxe. My husband found a used 2010 and bought it on the spot. He was supposed to looking for a MiniCooper, I guess he thought I said Mini Trailer. Being a camping virgin, I'm a little nervous. I've been reading the forums here, and it's been reassuring because everyone is so friendly and helpful.
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08-28-2011, 10:25 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Hey Diane, welcome to FiberglassRV!! ooooh we have members that live not far from you in Clatskanie, Hillsboro, etc.
In the end, you're gonna love the Casita and I bet it lasts a lot longer than a mini.
Think about joining a bunch of us camping at Champoeg SP in October Here's a link to all the info on the CasitaForum: Northern Oregon Gathering - Fall Event - Casita Travel Trailer Forum
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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08-28-2011, 10:41 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,517
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Falling in Love
We previously never had camped and planned to do it for three years to 'take a break'. This is year 11. The life of a camper is so relaxing; actually relaxing almost doesn't describe it.
To us, it is extremely enchanting providing a new view everyday and not just of the marvelous vistas we discover.
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Norm and Ginny
2014 Honda Odyssey
1991 Scamp 16
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08-28-2011, 11:02 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2007 Casita
Posts: 3,428
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Diane, having been a camper/rv'er basically since I was 4 years old as well as my husband and I owned and operated a Big Rig park, I have ran across many a newbie. My recommendation is to try all types of camping out first for a few days here and there. To determine what you like best.
A lot of your camping style will determine where and for how long you will camp. I am more of a use the Casita for traveling versus the boon-docker camper that likes to camp out in the middle of nowhere without services. A couple of day's and I am over it. But would rather use the Casita to travel and see things. Best of luck, Welcome to our world and Congrat's on the Casita!
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08-28-2011, 11:06 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: 72 Boler American
Indiana
Posts: 1,557
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I'm with Donna D. The Camper will outlast the Mini and be worth more later on down the road. You should thank your husband for making such a wise investment.
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08-28-2011, 12:23 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1983 13 ft Scamp
Posts: 3,082
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Have any pictures to share?
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08-28-2011, 01:09 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2004 13 ft Scamp Custom Deluxe
Posts: 8,519
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I met a guy who tows a Scamp 13 with a minicooper bothblack,Say have you seen the new FIAT 500?
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08-28-2011, 03:09 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 Perris Pacer ('Bean') / 2004 Element
Posts: 1,109
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Sounds like your husband picked a top of the line camper to start you out in! No worries---you'll have a ball!
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08-28-2011, 03:10 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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It's a good thing you did not ask him to get some ice cream, he may have come home with an Airstream!!
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08-29-2011, 08:50 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Diane
Trailer: Bigfoot
Oregon
Posts: 28
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thank you all for the reassuring welcome
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08-29-2011, 09:00 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Jesse
Trailer: 1984 Scamp 13'
Maryland
Posts: 815
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Good choice! You'll find that the Casita is more reliable and easier to work on than a Mini. ;-)
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SOLD! - 1984 Scamp 13 in Maryland.
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08-29-2011, 11:52 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,517
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The most amazing aspect of these fiberglass units is that they can outlive you.
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Norm and Ginny
2014 Honda Odyssey
1991 Scamp 16
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08-29-2011, 03:38 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Phil
Trailer: 17ft 98 Casita FD
Texas
Posts: 752
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Your gonna love it ! welcome aboard
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1973 13ft Lovebug
1998 17ftCasita FD
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08-30-2011, 06:31 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Charlie
Trailer: '83 Burro
Virginia
Posts: 404
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... but did you ever get the Mini-Cooper?
Froggie
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08-30-2011, 09:30 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Diane
Trailer: Bigfoot
Oregon
Posts: 28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Green Frog
... but did you ever get the Mini-Cooper?
Froggie
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no, he spent the fund on the trailer, I'm not mad though, if I really hate camping, I'll sell the trailer and get the car, if I like camping, I'll forget about the car
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08-31-2011, 05:18 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sodapopper
no, he spent the fund on the trailer, I'm not mad though, if I really hate camping, I'll sell the trailer and get the car, if I like camping, I'll forget about the car
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Great decision! I bet I know what's going to happen
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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08-31-2011, 05:44 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,517
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No car can change your life; a trailer can change your life.
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Norm and Ginny
2014 Honda Odyssey
1991 Scamp 16
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08-31-2011, 09:44 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Sheryl
Trailer: '99 Casita 17'LD
Montana
Posts: 114
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Quote:
Originally Posted by honda03842
No car can change your life; a trailer can change your life.
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Well said
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08-31-2011, 10:36 AM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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Quote:
Originally Posted by honda03842
No car can change your life; a trailer can change your life.
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Actually, if one thinks back, their first car certainly changed their life!! But now that we are older and wiser, the camper is the way to go.
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08-31-2011, 11:01 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,517
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Actually, if one thinks back, their first car certainly changed their life!! But now that we are older and wiser, the camper is the way to go.
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Some truth in that, it meant I had to go to work to pay for the car and the insurance....little did I know I'd be doing it for 38 years or so.....
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Norm and Ginny
2014 Honda Odyssey
1991 Scamp 16
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