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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-20-2016, 10:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,105
Posted By Joe Z
It's probably all settled in the bend of the "P"...

It's probably all settled in the bend of the "P" Trap under the sink.
Very inexpensive in any hardware store.....easily take the old one off and bring it to the store for comparison. Re-install new...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-15-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 92,648
Posted By Joe Z
Your fine with just the Butyl.... I use the edge...

Your fine with just the Butyl.... I use the edge of a plastic scraper and get in nice and close....clean up the residue.....done.
Butyl is the best :)
Forum: Classified Archives 01-27-2015, 09:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,374
Posted By Joe Z
Good Choice. I had a 1994 Casita that i sold........

Good Choice. I had a 1994 Casita that i sold..... Very sorry i did that and since got a newer casita but i sure miss that old classic.
Bigfoots are a rare bird and yours sure looks in good shape
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 01-21-2015, 11:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,868
Posted By Joe Z
Try this site: Pick a state/ put it in map view/...

Try this site: Pick a state/ put it in map view/ then aerial view/ zoom in and look around
Ultimate Campgrounds - Home (https://www.ultimatecampgrounds.com/uc/index.php/2012-10-03-01-10-22)



I...
Forum: Classified Archives 01-21-2015, 11:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,374
Posted By Joe Z
I Love the Heck out of Bigfoots.... Nice :)

I Love the Heck out of Bigfoots.... Nice :)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-11-2015, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,634
Posted By Joe Z
Mike..... Pretty good info there. Is that...

Mike.....
Pretty good info there. Is that the company that fabricates the axle for the Burro?
Always liked the Burro
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-10-2015, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,634
Posted By Joe Z
Call this place. My friend runs an RV Business...

Call this place. My friend runs an RV Business back east and exclusively uses this place. Incidently there should be some kind of tag or marking or serial number on the axle itself which would give...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-02-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,499
Posted By Joe Z
I use something on Amazon called Camel...... It's...

I use something on Amazon called Camel...... It's a price watcher that you set what you want to pay for it and when it goes down to that price it notifies you..... Pick a couple chargers on it and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-02-2015, 10:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,499
Posted By Joe Z
I usually set the battery on a piece of wood on...

I usually set the battery on a piece of wood on the basement floor/garage floor..... that's ok?______
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-29-2014, 02:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,499
Posted By Joe Z
You can leave it in the trailer connected or take...

You can leave it in the trailer connected or take it out..... being on a float charger it will be fine. If no charger better to store inside in winter storage
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-27-2014, 10:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,499
Posted By Joe Z
I am very familiar with Casita's..... If it's the...

I am very familiar with Casita's..... If it's the stock converter it will overcharge but all you need to do is plug it in once a month for 24 hours and you will be fine.
Make sure your water level...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-27-2014, 10:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,499
Posted By Joe Z
I've used the Yuasa YUA1200901 Smart Shot Battery...

I've used the Yuasa YUA1200901 Smart Shot Battery Charger for quite a while now and really like it for a maintenance charger.
Read the Reviews and see what you think
Amazon.com: Yuasa YUA1200901...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-26-2014, 10:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,920
Posted By Joe Z
Can these snap together cork floors be put over...

Can these snap together cork floors be put over the top of the factory rug on the floor?______ or does the rug need to be torn out?
I've always liked cork
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 12-14-2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,519
Posted By Joe Z
Just have to pass along good things when i find...

Just have to pass along good things when i find them and actually test them too
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 12-13-2014, 09:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,519
Posted By Joe Z
Yes $3.99 Just use the Free one on your...

Yes $3.99
Just use the Free one on your computer and print out maps of the ones you like..... I did that for quite a while then i purchased the one to install on you nuvi or whatever gps and while...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 12-13-2014, 08:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,519
Posted By Joe Z
He just two days ago added android availability...

He just two days ago added android availability and while i know it's not good for Canada I asked him about Canada through his "Contact us" Link and said "Yes it is in the making" so contact him and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-10-2014, 10:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,270
Posted By Joe Z
I believe the 13' Casita Patriot Deluxe(which has...

I believe the 13' Casita Patriot Deluxe(which has the wet bath) is about 1900 lbs dry weight and about 250 lbs on the tongue
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-04-2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,926
Posted By Joe Z
I was told a somewhat similar story on the...

I was told a somewhat similar story on the rebuild as i am friends with the shop owner and he recommended to let him do the rebuild with the upgrades vs off the shelf rebuild.
If and when i buy a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-04-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,926
Posted By Joe Z
That was me with the dodge Ram tranny failure.......

That was me with the dodge Ram tranny failure.... At 97,000 miles and very little towing maybe 6,000 miles total and fluids changed i was shocked and even more shocked at the rebuild price. I would...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-03-2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,926
Posted By Joe Z
Way to go Batdude...... You know what your doing....

Way to go Batdude...... You know what your doing. I had the same thing happen on a semi... the clutch pedal rod broke and i had to drive it from edison nj to west point ny and back.... roll up to the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-03-2014, 07:56 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,926
Posted By Joe Z
Driving a stick is just so much more fun..... ...

Driving a stick is just so much more fun.....
Tim the Tool Guy wouldn't have it any other way...Ahr, Ahr, Ahr
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-03-2014, 01:35 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,926
Posted By Joe Z
I have an automatic dodge ram right now and the...

I have an automatic dodge ram right now and the tranny just needed a complete rebuild at 97,000 at a cost of $3200. I tried very hard to find a used ram with a standard shift but just couldn't find...
Forum: General Chat 11-26-2014, 08:25 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,812
Posted By Joe Z
That a Lock Nut or sometimes called an a Aircraft...

That a Lock Nut or sometimes called an a Aircraft Nut.... that plastic at the end keeps it from vibrating loose
Forum: General Chat 11-26-2014, 06:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,812
Posted By Joe Z
Great...... A nice simple Fix. Enjoy your new...

Great...... A nice simple Fix.
Enjoy your new trailer :)
Forum: General Chat 11-26-2014, 12:57 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,812
Posted By Joe Z
In my opinion,When they finally get the adjuster...

In my opinion,When they finally get the adjuster nut loose it will probably be fine at that point. All 2" balls are not exactly the same and i've had to re-adjust that nut with different 2" hitch...
Forum: General Chat 11-25-2014, 11:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,812
Posted By Joe Z
As a mechanic for about 40 years i've seen all...

As a mechanic for about 40 years i've seen all kind of simple fixes and hopefully this is one of them..... By your rust comment just for the heck of it get up under the inside with a small crowbar...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-25-2014, 11:19 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 95,054
Posted By Joe Z
That's your problem..... the fan should spin free...

That's your problem..... the fan should spin free just like a house fan in the "Off"Position.
Just hearing you say it pops the fuse confirms my opinion..... It's a lot cheaper to get a fan for it...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-25-2014, 11:13 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 95,054
Posted By Joe Z
The fan may just be stuck from sitting so long...

The fan may just be stuck from sitting so long not being used..... If you can reach it with a stick or something try to spin it to see if it will spin with no electric to it..... Also be sure you...
Forum: General Chat 11-25-2014, 11:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,812
Posted By Joe Z
that nut on the bottom will make the hole (hitch...

that nut on the bottom will make the hole (hitch ball)size bigger or smaller. You may have used a different hitch ball which could be a hair thicker or you could have lowered the trailer on the ball...
Forum: General Chat 11-25-2014, 09:55 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,812
Posted By Joe Z
If the socket is slipping on the nut try a six...

If the socket is slipping on the nut try a six point socket instead of a point point socket
Forum: General Chat 11-24-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,664
Posted By Joe Z
As a Retired trucker i can say rest areas are one...

As a Retired trucker i can say rest areas are one of the most dangerous places to sleep if there is no overnight security on site.
My favorite is Petro or Flying J truck stops and park on the cars...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-24-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,864
Posted By Joe Z
PB Blaster :) A friend just turned me on to that...

PB Blaster :) A friend just turned me on to that stuff after using WD-40 and CR-56 for the last 45 years. Great Stuff for sure
Forum: General Chat 11-23-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,205
Posted By Joe Z
Also Those rubber chocks instead of the plastic...

Also Those rubber chocks instead of the plastic yellow ones will be a big help to keep them from kicking out from under the tire when you are inside

Amazon.com: rubber wheel chock...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-23-2014, 01:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,574
Posted By Joe Z
Pioneer RV Park which is about 12 miles north of...

Pioneer RV Park which is about 12 miles north of the loop 101 on I-17. Nothing really special but it's real clean and away from the city hustle and bustle with good malls at Happy Valley road and...
Forum: General Chat 11-22-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,667
Posted By Joe Z
Good One...... :)

Good One...... :)
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 11-22-2014, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,279
Posted By Joe Z
This link will help some Rallies and Campouts...

This link will help some
Rallies and Campouts (Upcoming) - Casita Travel Trailer Forum (https://www.casitaforum.com/invboard/forum/36-rallies-and-campouts-upcoming/)
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-22-2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,864
Posted By Joe Z
To each there own.... If you use anti sieze...

To each there own.... If you use anti sieze compound be real careful not to overtighten with a large star lug wrench and you will be fine. I tried it and didn't pay attention to torque and smooshed...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-13-2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,602
Posted By Joe Z
Donna is Spot on correct, travel trailers from...

Donna is Spot on correct, travel trailers from the manufacturer all measure tip to tip...... the only trailers that measure differently by manufacturer are Landscape and Cargo/Utility Trailers, who...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-13-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,600
Posted By Joe Z
try disconnecting the battery posts, plug in the...

try disconnecting the battery posts, plug in the converter to 110 ac and test with a multimeter the wires at the battery while it's disconnected and see if power is getting to there
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-13-2014, 12:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,519
Posted By Joe Z
My tow vehicle will be a tan dodge ram with a...

My tow vehicle will be a tan dodge ram with a silver topper...of course towing the casita.
Can't miss a Snoozy :)
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-12-2014, 11:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,519
Posted By Joe Z
I see your also in Arizona. we'll be out there in...

I see your also in Arizona. we'll be out there in Quartzsite for the fiberglass meet if you are going?
Enjoy that site.... It's pretty neat
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-12-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,519
Posted By Joe Z
Do you like to Boondock?

If you like to boondock in Free places or minimal price places ? This site may interest you as much as it does for me. I've searched all the other free sites and none even come close to the amount of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-12-2014, 11:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,370
Posted By Joe Z
I have no hard proof but age and overloading...

I have no hard proof but age and overloading would both be a contributing factor in my opinion.
For a comparison a rubber band sitting in a drawer will stay the same basically forever. put a 10...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-10-2014, 10:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,185
Posted By Joe Z
It's my own fault it was removed. I had so many...

It's my own fault it was removed. I had so many people responding back to me with a no it won't work like that answer that i withdrew the question to stop so many amazon emails back.
If you try it...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-08-2014, 05:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,185
Posted By Joe Z
I agree with you on the lower amp draw but didn't...

I agree with you on the lower amp draw but didn't know exactly what it was.
My friend has an Atwood in his 17' Escape...... Sure wish i could have fit it in the Casita
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-08-2014, 01:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,185
Posted By Joe Z
We had one of those in a small bathroom and they...

We had one of those in a small bathroom and they are the best because they hold the heat after they go off. I should try one in the camper as they make no noise and heat very well.... Almost reminds...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-07-2014, 11:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,185
Posted By Joe Z
I thought that ecofan was interesting so i asked...

I thought that ecofan was interesting so i asked the owner of the site on amazon if it would work in front of a Wave3 Catalytic heater and he said "No" that the heat must be at the base only and the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-06-2014, 12:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,185
Posted By Joe Z
I just installed a furnace into my non heated...

I just installed a furnace into my non heated casita and wanted to use the newer Atwood Furnace

Atwood 8012-II 36551 12K BTU RV Trailer Furnace 8012 Hydro Flame Camper Trailer RV...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-31-2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,343
Posted By Joe Z
Will be one of the best mods you could do........

Will be one of the best mods you could do..... sleeping longways give you an enormous amount of elbow room.
enjoy,
Joe
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-29-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,460
Posted By Joe Z
I've seen that type of building before when i...

I've seen that type of building before when i lived in the Northeast..... they hold up pretty good in the snow and wind. My friend held his down with those curly screw down type stakes
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