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Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 02-11-2020, 08:06 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,839
Posted By Tom Haberski
Additional attractions

These are a bit of a drive (40 minutes or more) but interesting places to visit in the Pikes Peak locale. I'm fixin' on hitting both of them. Tried the meat market last year, but it was closed on...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 02-08-2020, 11:42 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,839
Posted By Tom Haberski
cheesy critique

Iowa Dave,


Lucky you. I will be bringing home the bacon...........and cheese to this event. My neighbor, Dewey, works at the local cheese factory. I've asked him to mix up a special batch for...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 02-07-2020, 06:08 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,839
Posted By Tom Haberski
Pink Elephant

Site 51 reserved starting Wed. for us and #52 for Eric & Mary. Looking forward to the shindig.


There's lot's to see and do in the area. Last years forum posting detailed things, but it appears...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-11-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,943
Posted By Tom Haberski
Nice work

Bravo on your restoration. I bought a '96 16' LD 10 years ago, spent some time fixing, but I have enjoyed the process. My one suggestion is to consider a propane refrig. My 23 year old one works...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-08-2019, 07:55 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 12,124
Posted By Tom Haberski
Postponing

We've decided to delay by a day coming. Rain, heavy rain and cold temperatures just don't add up for enjoyment. If it were in the 60's with rain, I'd do it....but 40's suggest being stuck inside...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-06-2019, 07:22 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 12,124
Posted By Tom Haberski
Yikes! The weather looks lousy for Wednesday

Unless tornadoes abound, we intend to arrive on Wednesday, but it sure looks bleak and rainy. Not much better Thursday, but the rain will stop, I hope, by then.



And so it goes. But then,...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-02-2019, 06:45 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 12,124
Posted By Tom Haberski
Davenport flooding

Yes, some property along the river flooded when temporary dikes failed. Bad for some folks, but not wide spread flooding.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-02-2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 12,124
Posted By Tom Haberski
No major worries

The Mississippi is in a moderate flood state, as it is most Sping years. The campground is atop a 500 foot bluff above the river, so no issues there. Weather? Likely not as warm or sunny as it...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-02-2019, 04:03 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 12,124
Posted By Tom Haberski
Tour time

I do not know if a day or time is set-up for viewing other rigs, but I'd assume if folks are around the trailer they'd be glad to show and tell if asked. Friendly folks abound.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-26-2019, 04:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,669
Posted By Tom Haberski
I've used Stainless steel and nylock nuts

Aluminum is not stronger in tension, compression or shear, all sizes being equal than S.S. The rivets are made of a pretty soft alloy....by design, so they can balloon out for fastening. This is an...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-04-2019, 04:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,286
Posted By Tom Haberski
U.P.

Your best bet on dealing with the stable flies or other bugs are physical barriers.....head nets, mesh clothing and long pants and shirts. They can be truly unbelievable....like being in some cheesy...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-02-2019, 08:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,286
Posted By Tom Haberski
As I re-read your inquiry, I figured I should...

As I re-read your inquiry, I figured I should suggest that when possible, do have reservations or get to your sites early in the AM. The UP can be busy with vacationers at that time of year. I...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-01-2019, 08:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,286
Posted By Tom Haberski
Youper, eh?

My recent experiences in the UP are at Little Girl Point campground on the south shore of Lake Superior. A county campground, fine spot.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-24-2019, 02:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,062
Posted By Tom Haberski
Shoer set-up

When tent camping, I have used a garden 1 gallon pump spray tank (new) with an old solar shower on-off shower head. Heat up 1/3 hot water, add to the cold water in the tank, pump it up and have a...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 03-23-2019, 07:53 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 12,124
Posted By Tom Haberski
Work the issue, Dave

I'd be interested in either bird talk...Driftless Wetland or the bird man. I'd heard him on a radio radio interview once and he sure sounded like an engaging fellow.
What is his name? I'll try and...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-21-2019, 07:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,556
Posted By Tom Haberski
Casita project

Here's the thread of a major reconstruction of a Casita that I earlier mentioned. A simple search of what I gave you didn't come up with anything. This should.






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Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-21-2019, 05:43 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,556
Posted By Tom Haberski
Search for this thread

This may be useful. "Rookie versus 1990 Casita", on this forum. A NC fella did major work on his rig. Several others have done what you are doing. Worth the effort to deep research and learn what...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 03-17-2019, 08:22 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 12,124
Posted By Tom Haberski
McGregor, Iowa

The Old Man River brew pub wasn't damaged by the tornado....probably just the seasonal nature of tourism hurt it and ultimately closed it a few years ago. I was through town after the tornado, a...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 03-17-2019, 05:11 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 12,124
Posted By Tom Haberski
Old Man River

Good to hear the joint is back up and running. Seems like it's been closed for a year, or 2. I have had a pleasant time there, 5 years ago, a good meal and refreshing libation. I recall it is in...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 03-16-2019, 09:55 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 12,124
Posted By Tom Haberski
No grousing

I did see a robin in the backyard, mucking about after worms, in between snow piles. I think the frost was still in the ground, so I don't know how well that harbinger of Spring made out.
Forum: General Chat 03-16-2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,235
Posted By Tom Haberski
Really?

"It’s strictly business and has nothing to do with manners"


I thought manners extended to all aspects of life. I guess not, for some.
Forum: General Chat 03-16-2019, 07:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,235
Posted By Tom Haberski
I feel your pain

I've been hosed also like this. A late winter notice of an Escape 17 near Toronto by a widowed farm wife, moving up to a 19'er. Had to wait until April for the snow to melt to get to the shed and...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 03-11-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 12,124
Posted By Tom Haberski
Pikes Peak area

I just remembered to add the nearby Yellow River State Forest as a possible place to camp at before or after the rally, or for a hike and to enjoy some Driftless views. Primitive spot, little in the...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 03-11-2019, 09:12 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 12,124
Posted By Tom Haberski
Pikes Peak or bust!

I was just informed yesterday of the rally by Thoer, an Escaper & have signed up....site 50, he in #51. I've read other suggestions for things to do & see, and there are many in the area. A few...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-01-2019, 06:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,563
Posted By Tom Haberski
I concur.....no deal what so ever

Do you really need to replace the tank? Add a marine 4" diameter access screw in/out deck plate, you can clean the interior of the tank and wipe it dry with that access ability.


Nothing about...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-06-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,738
Posted By Tom Haberski
P.S.

Towing your 16' with the mini-van requires that you NOT use overdrive on the Honda transmission. That means your engine works harder, has higher engine speed, but saves the transmission.

I found...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-06-2018, 10:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,738
Posted By Tom Haberski
WDH required

I towed a 16' Casita with a 2000 Toyota Sienna minivan and the WDH was required, due to the front wheel drive nature of the van. Your configuration is about the same as the Toyota. The WDH will not...
Forum: General Chat 03-19-2017, 07:36 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 19,679
Posted By Tom Haberski
Frozen cans of beer

Test info on the technique.




Freezing Beer for Your Cooler ~ Living Overland (https://www.livingoverland.com/2011/08/freezing-beer-for-your-cooler.html)
Forum: General Chat 03-19-2017, 06:52 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 19,679
Posted By Tom Haberski
Frozen beer

Maybe this has already been brought up in this thread. Years ago I read about freezing cans of beer to use in a cooler. I have done this with great results. A few cans over the years have bulged...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-19-2017, 08:15 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,116
Posted By Tom Haberski
Yes, that thing

Thanks for the info Jonathan. I understand your weight reduction needs as I did some trimming down of weight with all the Casita MDF cabinet covers. At the time I was towing with a Toyota minivan...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-18-2017, 10:10 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,116
Posted By Tom Haberski
P.S.

The area is beneath the butcher block top cabinet, next to the sink. I am just curiuos.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-18-2017, 10:05 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,116
Posted By Tom Haberski
Nice work

Nice work, as always. There is a black (plastic)? Device in your rig, along the bottom cabinet floor line. What is it? Refrig?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-09-2017, 02:39 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,116
Posted By Tom Haberski
It took awhile

It's been cold, cold, I've got a cold and took the time to go back and read all of the posts in this thread. My appreciation & admiration for all your work is exceeded only by my relief that I did...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-04-2017, 12:36 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,116
Posted By Tom Haberski
Automotive paint?

I'm assuming some variety of automotive paint would be most durable and spray painting being the best application. But for some large projects I've done and a friends school bus converted to canoe...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-03-2017, 05:08 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,116
Posted By Tom Haberski
Interesting look

You have the interior tweaked out and useable, but I do enjoy the contrast with the exterior look. Calling it Funky may be a compliment. But I know 2017 will bring a new exterior. What is the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-23-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,116
Posted By Tom Haberski
Awning

The awning is a Kelty brand "Carport" that was designed to attach to the roof rails of a mini-van and provide shelter at the side doors. I used it for car camping and then for the older Casita I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-22-2016, 09:16 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,116
Posted By Tom Haberski
Bravo

Nice work, pilgrim.

I also built a "from scratch"drawer there as my cheesy plastic one was kaput. I cheated some with using flat 1/2" maple ply for the drawer front, instead of your frame and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-12-2016, 03:29 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,116
Posted By Tom Haberski
16' door

Image of crack. Both sides have cracks in same locations.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-12-2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,116
Posted By Tom Haberski
16' Door

I've got a '96 16' LD. Yes, the door is an issue. I've tightened up the hinges, installed a new striker, which helps a bit and I've used closed cell foam tape at times on the bottom to address my...
Forum: Classified Archives 10-07-2010, 06:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,426
Posted By Tom Haberski
Jim, I have a Suburban NT-12S with a module...

Jim,

I have a Suburban NT-12S with a module board I believe is kaput. Everything appears to work except I only get 60V AC at the electrode instead of 6,000V to generate a spark. I would like to...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-19-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,116
Posted By Tom Haberski
I've recently purchased a 1996 Casita 16' LD that...

I've recently purchased a 1996 Casita 16' LD that has lived it's life in Texas & the Southwest. The gel coat is certainly highly oxidized. I diddled with several polishing & rubbing compounds (3M &...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-21-2009, 08:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,892
Posted By Tom Haberski
I am curious about the undersides of the...

I am curious about the undersides of the Casita's. Are they molded fiberglass and a "bathtub" design with the vertical walls blending into the floor pan or like the Scamp with a separate chipboard...
Forum: Classified Archives 06-22-2009, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,385
Posted By Tom Haberski
What is your asking price and exact location? No...

What is your asking price and exact location? No phone or email in your listing....how can contact be made?

Tom
Forum: Classified Archives 04-15-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,639
Posted By Tom Haberski
Please provide a phone number or email address...

Please provide a phone number or email address for contact capability.

Tom
Forum: Classified Archives 04-06-2009, 09:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,661
Posted By Tom Haberski
Doris, Can you provide contact information, a...

Doris,
Can you provide contact information, a phone # or email so I can discuss.

Tom
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