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General Chat
05-29-2011, 11:33 PM
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22
Maryland State Park Alcohol Ban?
Views:
5,192
Posted By
genebland
I prefer to camp where it is quiet. When there...
I prefer to camp where it is quiet. When there is a lot of booze, there tends to be a lot of noise. The more they drink, the louder the music, the louder they talk/yell, the less family oriented it...
Forum:
General Chat
05-29-2011, 01:10 PM
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36
A question for the forum
Views:
3,943
Posted By
genebland
I wouldnt be interested in the stereo option. ...
I wouldnt be interested in the stereo option.
As others have said, too much noise already.
Besides, I have a TV and a portable sat. dish. Im more likely to turn the TV on than listen to the...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
04-30-2011, 12:40 PM
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9
Big Bend National Park, TX
Views:
2,024
Posted By
genebland
The gate to the park is not 90 miles from...
The gate to the park is not 90 miles from Marathon, and there are lots of things to do before the campground, so it sure didnt feel like driving 90 miles to get to 'the fun'.
I dont remember if I...
Forum:
General Chat
04-26-2011, 09:26 PM
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8
Scrabble for the Ipad
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1,590
Posted By
genebland
Have you tried Pogo.com? There are online...
Have you tried Pogo.com?
There are online games, and scrable is on of them.
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
04-25-2011, 07:28 PM
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9
Big Bend National Park, TX
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2,024
Posted By
genebland
I stayed in Marathon (Marathon Motel and...
I stayed in Marathon (Marathon Motel and campground) over Spring Break 2 years ago. The park was busy, but the Marathon Motel was not too bad... and pretty cheap and it included water and cable.
...
Forum:
General Chat
04-15-2011, 10:12 PM
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134
New FG Manufacturer?
Views:
22,507
Posted By
genebland
Chandler, Im sure that you have researched...
Chandler,
Im sure that you have researched your competition. I have a Liberty Deluxe, 17 foot. The best thing about it is the king size bed.
The most popular selling Casita is the Spirit,...
Forum:
Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
06-24-2010, 07:40 AM
Replies:
41
Hunting Season, How to deal with?
Views:
9,798
Posted By
genebland
For me it is not the hunters, its the drinkers. ...
For me it is not the hunters, its the drinkers. For some, hunting season is nothing more than an excuse to get drunk. As a hunter, I like to get to bed early so I can be up in the morning fresh and...
Forum:
Money Matters
05-16-2010, 08:48 PM
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11
haggling when buying new fb rv?
Views:
3,215
Posted By
genebland
Since Casita doesnt finance, I d say that there...
Since Casita doesnt finance, I d say that there is no chance to haggle. They expect that you pay for the camper when you pick it up. It is up to you to finance it if you have to.
Further, I...
Forum:
General Chat
12-13-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies:
21
Inconveniences of a motorhome?
Views:
4,615
Posted By
genebland
Well, Im not sure that I can talk too much about...
Well, Im not sure that I can talk too much about the benefits or drawbacks, but I can relate one experience from this past spring. I went to Big Bend with a friend over spring break. We were down...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-06-2009, 01:43 PM
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17
Good News and Bad News
Views:
3,730
Posted By
genebland
"I just got off the phone with my claims agent,...
"I just got off the phone with my claims agent, and was told "uninsured motorist" does not cover a trailer attached to the primary vehicle."
It should be collision. That is a no fault coverage...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-17-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies:
3
converting 12 Volts to AC with a Used UPS ?
Views:
1,795
Posted By
genebland
What about the noise!?! All of the backups Ive...
What about the noise!?! All of the backups Ive had made a terible shreik when there was a draw of power.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-09-2009, 03:36 PM
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2
Battery Totally Confused.
Views:
1,718
Posted By
genebland
It may have damaged the battery if the plates...
It may have damaged the battery if the plates were uncovered. It looks like you have charged it enough. Do you have a hydrometer? They are available in the battery section of Wal-Mart.
It...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
07-07-2009, 04:28 PM
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10
4th of July camping pics with our fiberglass RV friends
Views:
2,400
Posted By
genebland
Looks like a good time was had by all! Everyone...
Looks like a good time was had by all! Everyone keep cool?
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-07-2009, 04:24 PM
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23
Fanless Furnace?
Views:
17,007
Posted By
genebland
https://www.zodi.com/web-content/Consumer/zodihotve...
https://www.zodi.com/web-content/Consumer/zodihotventhp.html
This is what I am going to look at. I was thinking of running the heat hose in through the electirc port and openning the hatch on that...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-07-2009, 04:07 PM
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5
I broke my fridge!
Views:
5,301
Posted By
genebland
Reminds me of one of those "how many licks does...
Reminds me of one of those "how many licks does it take" Tootsie Pop ads... So how many sparks does it take to kill a reigniter?
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-07-2009, 09:48 AM
Replies:
11
interior LED source needed
Views:
2,599
Posted By
genebland
https://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/sto...ER#11...
https://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/sto...ER#1142-PCB-W36 (https://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=OTHER#1142-PCB-W36)
I liked the 3rd one down (the warm ones are more...
Forum:
General Chat
07-05-2009, 07:43 PM
Replies:
26
I'm really mad! What to do?
Views:
4,787
Posted By
genebland
So how was the trip?
So how was the trip?
Forum:
General Chat
07-03-2009, 08:43 AM
Replies:
26
I'm really mad! What to do?
Views:
4,787
Posted By
genebland
I hope that you tell them about this website and...
I hope that you tell them about this website and your post. Personally, I am not all that sure what I would do at this late time about the issue, but going forward, I doubt that I will do business...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-30-2009, 09:29 AM
Replies:
29
Digital TV Blues
Views:
5,970
Posted By
genebland
It still works. If you have cable, it will work....
It still works. If you have cable, it will work. with the antenna, a $40 converter box will make it usable even with an antenna! Can you put it in the spare bedroom?
Forum:
Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
06-24-2009, 08:51 AM
Replies:
42
LARD
Views:
9,359
Posted By
genebland
Im 44. I can cook. I grew up in the South. I...
Im 44. I can cook. I grew up in the South. I didnt know you could eat a vegitable that was not fried first! Squash, corn fritters, okra, eggplant, but it was always in wesson oil...
I was...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-22-2009, 08:56 PM
Replies:
30
Nissan Frontier 4Cyl - Camper Options
Views:
14,416
Posted By
genebland
Have you called Casita and talked to a...
Have you called Casita and talked to a salesperson?
They have a list of owners and can put you in touch with some of the ones nearest to you.
worth a shot, I would think!
Forum:
General Chat
06-14-2009, 08:56 AM
Replies:
8
RVing not down this summer
Views:
1,866
Posted By
genebland
I was in Rice last month. It was busy there. ...
I was in Rice last month. It was busy there.
On one of the Casita forums there is a link to Oliver noting that they will be shutting down until January.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-13-2009, 01:37 PM
Replies:
6
Yet another generator question
Views:
2,789
Posted By
genebland
Since the camper already has chains on the...
Since the camper already has chains on the tongue, I simply ran the chains through the handle and locked it. I carry the generator in the back of the truck.
Forum:
General Chat
05-24-2009, 12:39 AM
Replies:
30
four spice camping
Views:
6,403
Posted By
genebland
Everglades Seasoning for me. (the green one) ...
Everglades Seasoning for me. (the green one)
https://www.evergladesseasoning.com/products.htm
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
05-22-2009, 09:38 AM
Replies:
10
Chinese Solar Panels
Views:
3,989
Posted By
genebland
https://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnu...
https://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=96352 (https://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96352)
I saw this last night on the Harbor Freight site. Any...
Forum:
General Chat
05-17-2009, 10:30 PM
Replies:
14
Trailer Alignment
Views:
3,152
Posted By
genebland
Ive used the Harbor Freight 'tennis balls' for...
Ive used the Harbor Freight 'tennis balls' for some time. I put on under the latch on the trailer and the other on the hitch just behind the ball. I make sure that the trailer is raised above the...
Forum:
General Chat
05-17-2009, 10:24 PM
Replies:
32
Televisions
Views:
5,863
Posted By
genebland
https://www.target.com/Skyworth-19-AC-LCD-S...;rh=&...
https://www.target.com/Skyworth-19-AC-LCD-S...;rh=&page=1...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-12-2009, 07:48 PM
Replies:
12
I'll not sleep in a tent while the grandkids sleep w/Grandma
Views:
2,979
Posted By
genebland
hmmmmmm. I think that you may not be...
hmmmmmm.
I think that you may not be thinking this through. Think how much more quieter it will be outside in the tent while granny deals with 4 "I dont want to go to bed" screaming youngins.
...
Forum:
General Chat
05-05-2009, 06:33 PM
Replies:
7
New prices
Views:
3,100
Posted By
genebland
Seeing the prices of the used ones actually...
Seeing the prices of the used ones actually helped me to buy my Casita! The prices for used ones were just not that much different from a 'fresh' one. That means that they seem to hold their value....
Forum:
General Chat
05-05-2009, 06:27 PM
Replies:
3
FREE Meal from Oprah and KFC
Views:
1,561
Posted By
genebland
I just downloaded my coupon. Are you any...
I just downloaded my coupon.
Are you any relation to the Col?... keeping the family business going?
Forum:
General Chat
05-01-2009, 09:17 PM
Replies:
5
anyone 6 foot tall
Views:
1,803
Posted By
genebland
Im over 6'. The AC is not that big a problem. ...
Im over 6'. The AC is not that big a problem. The table is in the way or the bed is. The fan can surprise you.
I bought the Liberty because of the bed. At a bit over 6 feet tall, it was harder...
Forum:
General Chat
03-04-2009, 11:47 PM
Replies:
35
Generator vs Car
Views:
5,789
Posted By
genebland
For what it is worth, I just dont immagine that...
For what it is worth, I just dont immagine that the car is an efficient charger. The primary function of the car's engine is to move thousands of pounds. It has attached a generator/alternator...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-22-2009, 06:45 PM
Replies:
9
Is a Casita made to handle the weather in Iowa
Views:
7,831
Posted By
genebland
I was in NM last November. It got to 9 degrees. ...
I was in NM last November. It got to 9 degrees. I was pretty comfortable. (I dont have a furnace, but I did have a Honda generator to run the overhead heater. It kept the camper warm enough.)
...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
02-07-2009, 10:26 AM
Replies:
35
Beach Camping?
Views:
8,040
Posted By
genebland
I have not yet, but the Padre Island National...
I have not yet, but the Padre Island National Seashore near Corpus Christi has a bit more than 60 miles of seashore that you can drive and camp on. I have seen several campers on it.
One thing...
Forum:
General Chat
11-23-2008, 08:17 PM
Replies:
26
Persons who purchased their egg from the factory
Views:
5,524
Posted By
genebland
Bulls eye at Casita!
Bulls eye at Casita!
Forum:
General Chat
10-20-2008, 09:28 PM
Replies:
52
Trials and Tribulations: Dry campng with our Solar Panel
Views:
11,213
Posted By
genebland
So do you think that the problem was one of...
So do you think that the problem was one of different air pressures at higher altitudes or lower O2 levels at higher altitudes?
Is this an example of the system 'working' as it was designed, or a...
Forum:
General Chat
07-28-2008, 10:37 AM
Replies:
1
Hurricane Dolly
Views:
1,811
Posted By
genebland
https://www.valleymorningstar.com/ The local...
https://www.valleymorningstar.com/
The local paper is out of power, so they are making it available online for free. Click "Online edition" in the upper right hand corner.
Forum:
General Chat
07-09-2008, 09:51 PM
Replies:
33
New neighbor has moved in...
Views:
6,423
Posted By
genebland
Do you own a cast net? My parents had a...
Do you own a cast net?
My parents had a small reptile trespasser at their house. I tried to cast net him for a few days. Before long, it moved on.
IF you catch it, half your problem will be...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-15-2008, 07:49 PM
Replies:
10
4 flat with 7 round??
Views:
2,877
Posted By
genebland
I hope not! It is a red piece of plastic and...
I hope not!
It is a red piece of plastic and it has a light in it... so the whole thing looks like it is glowing red.
Of course, I ve yet to hook it up, so it could be waiting to blow! Of...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-15-2008, 06:08 PM
Replies:
10
4 flat with 7 round??
Views:
2,877
Posted By
genebland
I bought one from Autozone a few weeks ago. I...
I bought one from Autozone a few weeks ago. I dont remember exactly, but I am sure it was less than $15. When installed, it glows red!
Forum:
General Chat
06-14-2008, 12:55 AM
Replies:
10
2 month wait for new Casita
Views:
2,364
Posted By
genebland
My pickup day is 6-24. I visited the factory in...
My pickup day is 6-24. I visited the factory in April. The trailers outside the factory were all waiting to be picked up. None were for sale. In fact, the ones Inside - the floor models - were...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-10-2008, 04:33 PM
Replies:
3
Direct TV?
Views:
1,986
Posted By
genebland
I am looking into my options. I dont have a...
I am looking into my options. I dont have a camper yet. I am looking into a Casita Liberty 17'. I dont think that I ll opt for the antenna option, but I will have it wired for cable.
For most...
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