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Forum: General Chat 04-23-2024, 03:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 817
Posted By Casita Greg
Doubtful that it is not what you'll find. My...

Doubtful that it is not what you'll find. My money is on the bypass valve being closed. Don't second guess yourself until you actually check the position of the bypass handle. If you have water...
Forum: Money Matters 04-19-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 387
Posted By Casita Greg
[QUOTE=Donna D.;865346]Well Greg since neither...

[QUOTE=Donna D.;865346]Well Greg since neither you nor I own a Trails West (or any of the cousins), it may be best to let those that really know these trailers answer the OP's question.


Well...
Forum: Money Matters 04-19-2024, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 387
Posted By Casita Greg
Well, Donna, I don't see it commanding a premium...

Well, Donna, I don't see it commanding a premium price in any sense. Yes, it's lightweight, and that's a feature that many people want in a trailer because they may not have the towing capacity for...
Forum: Money Matters 04-19-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 387
Posted By Casita Greg
Most of what it's worth will be driven by the...

Most of what it's worth will be driven by the trailers overall condition, including any damage from leaks, other deteriorization or damage, appliances that work, (or don't work,) other optional...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-19-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 642
Posted By Casita Greg
If it uses a torsion axle, (similar to the Dexter...

If it uses a torsion axle, (similar to the Dexter my trailer has, have you considered installing a "high lift" axle kit to raise your trailer's ground clearance? They mount under the frame where the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-19-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 642
Posted By Casita Greg
Although I know Casitas very well, inside and...

Although I know Casitas very well, inside and out, but I will say I don't know squat about Burros. So, do you have a "rubber band" axle, like the Dexter Axles, or does Burro use leaf springs?
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-19-2024, 05:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By Casita Greg
Sorry, no room in my world for a waterless...

Sorry, no room in my world for a waterless toilet. Just me.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-18-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 291
Posted By Casita Greg
First, (and I know a lot of trailer and RV...

First, (and I know a lot of trailer and RV manufacturers use Silicone sealants because they're cheaper than quality sealants,) I hate them, and avoid them like the plague. Once applied, you will not...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-18-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By Casita Greg
Sorry, but in your picture, frankly, it doesn't...

Sorry, but in your picture, frankly, it doesn't even look like a trailer at this point. Do you plan to install a black water holding tank above the floor or under the floor? It will make a big...
Forum: General Chat 04-18-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 817
Posted By Casita Greg
And the cure for having to go outside to flip the...

And the cure for having to go outside to flip the breaker from off to on, or vice-versa, is another mod I did long ago. Casita could have installed an inside electric element control switch, but I...
Forum: General Chat 04-17-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 817
Posted By Casita Greg
First, there is no bypass "switch." It is a...

First, there is no bypass "switch." It is a bypass VALVE, and it is accessed from inside the trailer. In the inside aisleway, open the compartment hatch under the driver's side rear bench and you...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-16-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 642
Posted By Casita Greg
As far as "changing your trailer's center of...

As far as "changing your trailer's center of gravity," whether you have a leading or trailing axle, it really won't change your COG any. It will still have to be centered in the wheel well to assure...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-15-2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 642
Posted By Casita Greg
Check where your axle mounts are located, and...

Check where your axle mounts are located, and whether if turning the axle around may not provide adequate clearance inside the trailer wheel wells for axle motion. You might need to move the mounts...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-11-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 908
Posted By Casita Greg
Speaking of the Dometic fridge door, (aka like...

Speaking of the Dometic fridge door, (aka like your Casita has, and any other Dometic fridge doors wherever they're installed,) I would also highly recommend the addition of door hinge supports,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-11-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,510
Posted By Casita Greg
Not a big fan of that so-called exit window from...

Not a big fan of that so-called exit window from the get-go, but mine works. Yeah, the RVIA codes require an emergency escape route other than the main entry door, and that it must be installed as...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-11-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,173
Posted By Casita Greg
The "hush kit" I installed on the furnace was...

The "hush kit" I installed on the furnace was basically the SEQ (Q for quiet,) revision that the factory did a while back as their lame attempt to quiet down that noisy furnace, and really the only...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-09-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,173
Posted By Casita Greg
I'd check the inflow screen filter for debris as...

I'd check the inflow screen filter for debris as jerrybob mentioned. It should look something like this, and should be just before the pump intake between the fresh water tank and the water pump....
Forum: General Chat 04-09-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 737
Posted By Casita Greg
When life hands you lemons, you should make...

When life hands you lemons, you should make Daiquiris...:loltu
Forum: General Chat 04-09-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 737
Posted By Casita Greg
Can you define "alternate facts?" What is an...

Can you define "alternate facts?" What is an alternate fact? Either it is a fact, or it is some twisted fake info as in an attempt to meet a specific narrative, not necessarily containing anything...
Forum: General Chat 04-07-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 737
Posted By Casita Greg
Ha Ha Ha!. You actually believe the fake news on...

Ha Ha Ha!. You actually believe the fake news on Google? Seriously? :loltu
Forum: General Chat 04-07-2024, 05:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 737
Posted By Casita Greg
I'm not sure where you are getting your...

I'm not sure where you are getting your statistical numbers from, but crime has, if anything, probably gone up by 25%, or more. Certainly, not down by any means. Just my 2 cents.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-03-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By Casita Greg
Did that new digital T-stat, with combined...

Did that new digital T-stat, with combined furnace and A/C heat strip mod control, (either or both,) as well as the A/C mod many years ago as well. Let me know if you need info on that mod when you...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-03-2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By Casita Greg
Yeah, although we've been lucky to avoid the...

Yeah, although we've been lucky to avoid the severe weather storms currently attacking a great part of the country, I will say we've also had drier and warmer weather in March than we've had so far...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-03-2024, 10:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By Casita Greg
Sorry that these pictures aren't all that great,...

Sorry that these pictures aren't all that great, but they show you where the factory installed 120 VAC outlet, (along with the unused 12 VDC cigarette lighter outlet,) is under the curb-side rear...
Forum: General Chat 03-28-2024, 07:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,082
Posted By Casita Greg
While I have nothing against air fryers, in fact...

While I have nothing against air fryers, in fact I have a nice big Cosori Air Fryer sitting on the counter next to my stove at home. But it is, in a way, a "one trick pony" so to speak. For our...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-27-2024, 01:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By Casita Greg
The trailer installation of TV sets in Casitas...

The trailer installation of TV sets in Casitas have, for the most part, been mounted in the rear curb-side area. There are a few exceptions, but this is where most are situated. The Coax Cable entry...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-27-2024, 07:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 924
Posted By Casita Greg
Well, it's not a Scamp, but I replaced the power...

Well, it's not a Scamp, but I replaced the power hatch with a larger one on my Casita.

I didn't like the small opening, or fighting to get the cord in or out of it, so I bought a larger acess...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-27-2024, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 655
Posted By Casita Greg
What I don't understand is why anyone would...

What I don't understand is why anyone would install a filter in a drain line?
I'm thinking that it was a HepvO duck-billed bladder one way drain line unit, and not a filter at all.
And I would...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-18-2024, 06:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,809
Posted By Casita Greg
I went a slightly different route to create an...

I went a slightly different route to create an outside shelf for the side of the trailer. Since I already had a full-sized rimmed aluminum baking sheet pan, that wouldn' fit in my home oven and was...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-18-2024, 06:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,809
Posted By Casita Greg
Actually, the lower "door" for my new accessible...

Actually, the lower "door" for my new accessible space below the large front cabinet door was the "cutting board" provided by Casita, which originally sat over the galley sink. I would never use that...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-17-2024, 06:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,804
Posted By Casita Greg
OK, so maybe give us a little bit more...

OK, so maybe give us a little bit more information on this? Why would you want it to move?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-17-2024, 06:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,809
Posted By Casita Greg
I don't know about Orbital, because I have never...

I don't know about Orbital, because I have never bought any shelving from them, but, if my memory serves me, I believe that you used to produce these shelves a while back. I bought my set from...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-12-2024, 07:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By Casita Greg
Although I've done fiberglass repair work for...

Although I've done fiberglass repair work for well over 40 years, a different approach to your chipping problem would be to consider taking the trailer to one of those places locally that does...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-23-2024, 11:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 772
Posted By Casita Greg
Too funny! Yes, I also know about getting older...

Too funny! Yes, I also know about getting older and also "muscular atrophy," being in my 70's. I used to have 20" biceps, and could lift 438 Lbs, well into my mid 50's, but then going through the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-23-2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 772
Posted By Casita Greg
Sorry if my comment may have seemed to be a bit...

Sorry if my comment may have seemed to be a bit "snarky," which was not my intent. But I would probably be more concerned, (just me,) in making sure that I didn't have what is commonly referred to as...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-23-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 772
Posted By Casita Greg
Well, in all of the 16+ years I've owned my...

Well, in all of the 16+ years I've owned my Casita SD 17 trailer, (and several boat trailers before that,) I have NEVER used a hitch lock, and I never will. And fwiw, those cheesy little locks are so...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-22-2024, 08:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,769
Posted By Casita Greg
I'm close to 72 years old, and you know what I...

I'm close to 72 years old, and you know what I have always done all my life? I didn't need a tire pressure monitor and all this newfangled crap. We looked at the tires, kicked them, and if they...
Forum: General Chat 02-20-2024, 06:00 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,719
Posted By Casita Greg
This has got to be one of the stupidest threads...

This has got to be one of the stupidest threads I've read here on this forum lately. Just sayin'.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-20-2024, 05:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,099
Posted By Casita Greg
I would definitely not opt for any slide-in Keder...

I would definitely not opt for any slide-in Keder rail awning that would be wider than the track it slides into. FWIW, I got rid of the original Fiamma awning that came with my trailer, and to me,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-17-2024, 05:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 992
Posted By Casita Greg
First, welcome to the forum. I guess my...

First, welcome to the forum.

I guess my first question would be how old is your trailer's battery? As a general rule, Lead-Acid batteries only last for roughly about 5 years. I would recommend...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-15-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By Casita Greg
Been through Boring many times, and we even...

Been through Boring many times, and we even stopped for fuel there a few times, while travelling on Hwy 26 east to Hwy 97 and points south. We usually return from N. Nevada by way of the Oregon...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-29-2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,477
Posted By Casita Greg
Hey, they're already coming after your morning...

Hey, they're already coming after your morning coffee now too! And I had also mistakenly thought that "green energy" was all the new rage these days... Now they also want to tear down all of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-29-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,477
Posted By Casita Greg
Laughing at the misfortunes of others? What I...

Laughing at the misfortunes of others? What I view as "sad" is that I view it more as some delusional people, out to change the world overnight and mold it to their liking, and making poor choices in...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-29-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,477
Posted By Casita Greg
Just my take on it, but for me, it's Lead/Acid...

Just my take on it, but for me, it's Lead/Acid Batteries all the way! BTW, has anyone else found some amusement in all the dead frozen EV graveyard's on the news lately? They won't take a charge...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-29-2024, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 955
Posted By Casita Greg
Not so much an issue of towing capacity with a...

Not so much an issue of towing capacity with a large truck, or even a moderately powered tow vehicle, in it's ability to tow a trailer easily enough. But it's not just all about HP or rated tow...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-24-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,750
Posted By Casita Greg
Happy wife, Happy life! Enjoy the ride.

Happy wife, Happy life! Enjoy the ride.
Forum: General Chat 01-24-2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,559
Posted By Casita Greg
It rides in the bed of the pickup when we tow the...

It rides in the bed of the pickup when we tow the trailer...
It mounted to a vertical rack I made from some metal shop scraps that I welded up. It's handy, but out of the way until I need it, and...
Forum: General Chat 01-23-2024, 06:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,559
Posted By Casita Greg
Which brings up another poor design feature....

Which brings up another poor design feature. Those "Exit Windows." which IMO, are the most useless of all emergency equipment devices that they ever conjured up. Although installed because they're...
Forum: General Chat 01-23-2024, 06:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,559
Posted By Casita Greg
I moved my dry-chem extinguisher from inside the...

I moved my dry-chem extinguisher from inside the closet, (IMO, the worst place imaginable to mount it,) to the entry aisleway corner by the enty door hinge, where it is readily accessible. I also...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-20-2024, 06:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,750
Posted By Casita Greg
True, but the only caveat is that you have to be...

True, but the only caveat is that you have to be a member of the "casitaforum" to access it...
I would also heartily recommend that anyone with a Casita to join as well if you aren't already a...
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