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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-09-2018, 05:26 PM
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City Water
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BOBSMITH
City Water
OK.
I have a 2002 Casita FD. Last month I took it to a campground on the GA coast. Hooked up the city water. Everything seemed fine. After a while we noticed that water was coming out of the...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-22-2018, 11:52 PM
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Shower?
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1,077
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BOBSMITH
Thanks!
Yeah, I finally got it fixed up. It was pretty simple once I got to work on it.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-17-2018, 08:16 PM
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Shower?
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BOBSMITH
Pipe.
Nope. Not the flexible trap, but the plastic pipe to which it's attached that leads to the shower. It has gotten brittle and is cracking. The trap is fine.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-17-2018, 08:45 AM
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Shower?
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BOBSMITH
Shower?
The pipe leading from the shower to the trap has gotten brittle and I need to replace it. How should I go about putting in a new one? 2002 Casita FD.
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Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
06-29-2015, 12:25 PM
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Casita Water Tank Leak
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6,447
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BOBSMITH
Yes. The folk at the RV shop suggested that I not...
Yes. The folk at the RV shop suggested that I not add the electric option. I agreed with his recommendation. The new water heater works much, much better than the old one.
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Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
06-28-2015, 06:06 PM
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Casita Water Tank Leak
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BOBSMITH
It was a situation where the plastic had become...
It was a situation where the plastic had become so brittle that a section of the pipe deteriorated and cracked.
Forum:
Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
06-28-2015, 05:31 PM
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Casita Water Tank Leak
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BOBSMITH
Okay. There were TWO major problems that resulted...
Okay. There were TWO major problems that resulted in the leak. In fact, there were two different leaks. The catastrophic one was due to the failure of a valve section in the pipe system leading from...
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Classified Archives
02-11-2015, 05:08 PM
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SOLD: 2013 Escape 19 - $29,000 USD
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BOBSMITH
Furnace?
I didn't see a furnace listed in the features. Does it have one? If not, can one be installed?
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
05-28-2014, 04:50 AM
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Casita Awning Model?
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BOBSMITH
Casita Awning Model?
What is the current model of Fiamma awning that Casita uses? Over the years (our Casita is 2002 model), we had nothing but trouble with our Fiamma awning. Various parts would break, the awning would...
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Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
05-26-2014, 06:10 PM
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Casita Water Tank Leak
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BOBSMITH
All of those are possible, I suppose. We'll know...
All of those are possible, I suppose. We'll know in a couple of weeks when we take it in for servicing. I hope we don't have to replace the entire tank. My suspicion is that it's a much easier fix...
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Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
05-19-2014, 04:36 PM
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Casita Water Tank Leak
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Casita Tank
We live in NC. I had anti-freeze in the tanks and lines this winter (which was certainly cold enough to freeze and crack lines). I did try putting just a few gallons in to see what would happen and...
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Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
05-19-2014, 02:52 PM
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Casita Water Tank Leak
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BOBSMITH
Casita Water Tank Leak
OK. My wife and I were getting ready to leave for a camping trip. The first campsite we were getting had no water hookup, so I decided to fill the onboard tank with fresh water before we left. As...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-23-2013, 10:34 AM
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Rivet Gun for Casita?
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BOBSMITH
Thanks for the advice. Man...I've had a...
Thanks for the advice. Man...I've had a COMPLETELY different experience with Casita. No one there to help. They close at 4:00 pm. Constantly being put on hold. Hang ups. etc.
I'll try to find the...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-21-2013, 09:23 PM
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Rivet Gun for Casita?
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BOBSMITH
Rivet Gun for Casita?
What rivet gun and what rivets do I need to replace rivets on my 2002 Casita? I've been told to remove the old rivets with a 3/8" drill bit. Right?
All help appreciated.
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General Chat
03-02-2012, 06:47 PM
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Interesting site at Smithsonian:
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1,551
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BOBSMITH
Interesting site at Smithsonian:
This was a good photo overview (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/multimedia/photos/?c=y&articleID=101488134&page=1) of RVs through the years.
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General Chat
10-03-2011, 05:12 AM
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Blog Tour of our Casita
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2,875
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BOBSMITH
We've got the hitch but we don't use it. Don't...
We've got the hitch but we don't use it. Don't really need it.
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General Chat
10-02-2011, 10:46 PM
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Blog Tour of our Casita
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2,875
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BOBSMITH
Blog Tour of our Casita
I talk about our Casita from time to time at my blog. Here's the latest entry (https://tilthelasthemlockdies.blogspot.com/2011/10/photo-tour-of-our-casita.html), since we're getting ready to head out...
Forum:
Classified Archives
09-14-2011, 07:31 PM
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13
OR |
Trailorboat replica on craigslist
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4,886
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BOBSMITH
An astounding build!
An astounding build!
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
08-09-2011, 08:30 PM
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Gaspé Peninsula Quebec
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1,916
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BOBSMITH
The older eroded mountains of Europe (UK, Norway,...
The older eroded mountains of Europe (UK, Norway, etc.) were part of the same mountain building forces that created the Appalachians. There's a lot in the northern corner of our continent that I want...
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Camping, Campout Reports
08-09-2011, 10:21 AM
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Gaspé Peninsula Quebec
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1,916
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BOBSMITH
The last long trip that my late aunt and uncle...
The last long trip that my late aunt and uncle took in their travel trailer was there. My uncle Rob knew that he only had one more such trip in him, physically, and that's the place they chose to see...
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Camping, Campout Reports
08-09-2011, 10:18 AM
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CAMP WAL-MART: Coast to Coast
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11,704
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BOBSMITH
I've noticed that the only WalMarts where the...
I've noticed that the only WalMarts where the overnight camping isn't allowed are locations that are close to commercial campgrounds where those owners either complained of unfair competition (hard...
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Camping, Campout Reports
08-09-2011, 10:16 AM
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Russian River Campground - Alaska
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1,337
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BOBSMITH
WOW! What a great campground!!! Eventually my...
WOW! What a great campground!!! Eventually my wife and I plan to take our Casita on a months-long trip to the Pacific Coast. This definitely goes on the list!
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
08-09-2011, 10:13 AM
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Rock Creek Recreation Area, Tennessee
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1,150
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BOBSMITH
It's exceedingly nice. Note that the locals (nice...
It's exceedingly nice. Note that the locals (nice people one and all in my experience) monopolize the campground during the summer (who can blame them?). But some of the local folk told me that after...
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Camping, Campout Reports
08-08-2011, 10:34 PM
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Rock Creek Recreation Area, Tennessee
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1,150
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BOBSMITH
It's a gorgeous area. We'll be heading back....
It's a gorgeous area. We'll be heading back. There's still lots to see there.
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
08-07-2011, 06:14 PM
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Rock Creek Recreation Area, Tennessee
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1,150
Posted By
BOBSMITH
The sad thing is that all of those hemlocks don't...
The sad thing is that all of those hemlocks don't have to die. If the National Forest system or state or federal government would pay for it, the application of Safari brand adelgicide could save...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
08-07-2011, 02:17 PM
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6
Rock Creek Recreation Area, Tennessee
Views:
1,150
Posted By
BOBSMITH
Rock Creek Recreation Area, Tennessee
Latest trip report on my blog:
Til the Last Hemlock Dies: Our Campsite at Rock Creek Recreation Area (https://tilthelasthemlockdies.blogspot.com/2011/08/our-campsite-at-rock-creek-recreation.html)...
Forum:
Classified Archives
03-22-2011, 05:42 AM
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13
SOLD: Scamp 2008 5th wheel for sale
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4,473
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BOBSMITH
Well, if it doesn't sell, perhaps I can see it....
Well, if it doesn't sell, perhaps I can see it. I'll be in the area vacationing in my Casita in late April.
Forum:
Classified Archives
01-20-2011, 11:44 AM
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13
SOLD: Scamp 2008 5th wheel for sale
Views:
4,473
Posted By
BOBSMITH
Where is "Hudson"?
Where is "Hudson"?
Forum:
General Chat
04-19-2010, 06:45 AM
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First trip, Lion tracks in camp
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3,011
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BOBSMITH
That's definitely a mountain lion track. Or the...
That's definitely a mountain lion track. Or the world's biggest mutant bobcat is at large.
Forum:
General Chat
04-17-2010, 08:13 AM
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First trip, Lion tracks in camp
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3,011
Posted By
BOBSMITH
Is this in Arizona? Looks like a National Forest...
Is this in Arizona? Looks like a National Forest campground. If so, which one?
Forum:
General Chat
03-14-2010, 12:35 PM
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2
Blogged about My Casita:
Views:
1,567
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BOBSMITH
Thanks! Yeah, we looked at the drive time...
Thanks!
Yeah, we looked at the drive time between Salt Lake and the park and figured we'd best avoid that route. We'd love to take the Casita out there, but the drive entailed too many days for my...
Forum:
General Chat
03-14-2010, 09:40 AM
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Blogged about My Casita:
Views:
1,567
Posted By
BOBSMITH
Read it here: ...
Read it here:
https://tilthelasthemlockdies.blogspot.com/...ely-casita.html (https://tilthelasthemlockdies.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-lonely-casita.html)
Forum:
General Chat
02-02-2010, 12:29 PM
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15
WOW! You gotta see this!
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2,924
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BOBSMITH
Okay. I just posted the site without the html...
Okay. I just posted the site without the html link stuff.
Very strange and amazing trailer from Germany.
Forum:
General Chat
02-02-2010, 09:40 AM
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15
WOW! You gotta see this!
Views:
2,924
Posted By
BOBSMITH
Have any of you guys seen this RV? ...
Have any of you guys seen this RV?
https://www.mehrzeller.com/
Amazing!
Forum:
General Chat
12-26-2009, 11:19 AM
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13
Found my New/ Used Fiberglass Dream Trailer
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2,826
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BOBSMITH
Congratulations! Looks like a wonderful trailer!
Congratulations! Looks like a wonderful trailer!
Forum:
General Chat
12-22-2009, 10:56 AM
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3
Stowed the Casita this year.
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1,818
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BOBSMITH
Nope! The storm completely missed us here! Just a...
Nope! The storm completely missed us here! Just a few miles north and a few miles west they got snow, sleet, freezing rain. But here in the Charlotte area we got nothing but cold rain.
Forum:
General Chat
12-21-2009, 08:01 AM
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3
Stowed the Casita this year.
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1,818
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BOBSMITH
The last couple of years we went camping a number...
The last couple of years we went camping a number of times all during the winter, so I never really stowed our Casita. This year, though, we figured we won't be back on the road until March or April,...
Forum:
Classified Archives
10-25-2009, 02:38 PM
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6
2002 Scamp 5th Wheel
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3,804
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BOBSMITH
Does it have a furnace? How can I get more...
Does it have a furnace? How can I get more photos? We're interested.
Forum:
Classified Archives
10-23-2009, 09:51 AM
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18
2009 Oliver Elite for Sale
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7,845
Posted By
BOBSMITH
Good grief! You can get a late model Airstream...
Good grief! You can get a late model Airstream Bambi for that!
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
10-10-2009, 03:59 PM
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28
Wow-have you ever left a campground due to poor service
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6,061
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BOBSMITH
Cascade Lake Campground in the Pisgah National...
Cascade Lake Campground in the Pisgah National Forest. It's not run by the Forest Service, but some private company for them. It's run like a prison. The campground is okay...not great. The problem...
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General Chat
09-21-2009, 07:43 AM
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16
Fun swimming egg from the past, a Suleica
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4,862
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BOBSMITH
Amazing photos. The Suleica looks a bit like the...
Amazing photos. The Suleica looks a bit like the Oxygen that was briefly produced in Canada. You guys are right...those Europeans really have had some amazing fiberglass RVs.
Forum:
General Chat
09-20-2009, 10:08 PM
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4,018
Sightings!
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619,883
Posted By
BOBSMITH
We spent the past few days at Edisto Beach State...
We spent the past few days at Edisto Beach State Park in South Carolina. While at the campground we saw another Casita (pretty sure it was a 16 footer) and a 13 foot Burro. Didn't have time to speak...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-05-2009, 12:35 PM
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1
"Grunting" water pump
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1,890
Posted By
BOBSMITH
Last year when I noticed that the water pump in...
Last year when I noticed that the water pump in my 2002 Casita was "grunting" that was soon followed by a terrible leak which I had repaired at a local RV shop. So I figured the bothersome sound...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
09-04-2009, 07:21 PM
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5
I Found A Great Little Generator!
Views:
7,568
Posted By
BOBSMITH
Cool!
Cool!
Forum:
General Chat
07-14-2009, 04:50 PM
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9
Movie Deal Becomes Official!
Views:
2,324
Posted By
BOBSMITH
Thanks! You guys are all very sweet! :wub
Thanks! You guys are all very sweet! :wub
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
07-14-2009, 01:30 PM
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7
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Views:
2,607
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BOBSMITH
That's the weird thing about the Outer Banks....
That's the weird thing about the Outer Banks. There's no direct route to it from the Charlotte area. Even though it's in my home state, we're still looking at about a nine-hour drive to reach...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
07-14-2009, 08:21 AM
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7
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Views:
2,607
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BOBSMITH
Thanks! My wife has been bugging me since...
Thanks!
My wife has been bugging me since 2005 to take our Casita to the Outer Banks. I reckon we should head on over. I think it's the enormous drive that has always put me off. But it's on the...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
07-14-2009, 07:51 AM
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7
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Views:
2,607
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BOBSMITH
[quote]On Friday, Cindy and I decided at the last...
[quote]On Friday, Cindy and I decided at the last minute to forego the yardwork we'd planned for the weekend and head for the Outer Banks. Although we arrived quite late (10:30 PM) and it was...
Forum:
General Chat
07-14-2009, 07:45 AM
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4
Same camp spot, different coach
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1,648
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BOBSMITH
Viva Casita!
Viva Casita!
Forum:
General Chat
07-13-2009, 11:33 PM
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Movie Deal Becomes Official!
Views:
2,324
Posted By
BOBSMITH
Thanks everyone! If they allowed me to, yeah...
Thanks everyone!
If they allowed me to, yeah I'd do a cameo.
Everything seems to be coming together. When we first sold the rights, my agent told me that the principal producer, Murphy, has a...
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