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Forum: General Chat 10-04-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,672
Posted By David L. C.
Very nice looking FG trailer. It will serve you...

Very nice looking FG trailer. It will serve you well. We are going on our 9th yr with a fg trailer. Loving every trip!
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-16-2018, 10:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,826
Posted By David L. C.
This summer we were camped near some folks with...

This summer we were camped near some folks with an older 17 ft Casita with the captains chairs, we were chatting with them quite a bit about Casitas, they had a close friend with a 17 ft SD, and they...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-01-2018, 10:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,431
Posted By David L. C.
For me and the wife, a 17 ft plus casita with the...

For me and the wife, a 17 ft plus casita with the bed lengthwise so either could get up without bothering the other, would be the perfect rv for us. That is all we do not like about our SD Casita 17....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-18-2018, 09:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,220
Posted By David L. C.
Don't buy one. The CVT is a weak transmission,...

Don't buy one. The CVT is a weak transmission, and not overly servicable. That is my opinion. When I was buying a CRV for the wife in 2014, we declined on the 2015 CRV with the CVT trans, opted for a...
Forum: General Chat 07-03-2018, 10:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,840
Posted By David L. C.
We have a 2006 SD 17 footer, I have slept on the...

We have a 2006 SD 17 footer, I have slept on the side dinette bed once, only thing stood out negative to me is the oe cushions are way too stiff for comfortable sleep, I would recommend having memory...
Forum: General Chat 03-21-2018, 10:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,675
Posted By David L. C.
I not only tow the 17 ft Casita SD but I have a...

I not only tow the 17 ft Casita SD but I have a 5x10 utility trailer I mainly use for towing a 2008 Rhino 700 UTV, lots of trips to nevada prospecting, camping, exploring.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-07-2018, 11:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,962
Posted By David L. C.
I would consider upgrading to 14" rims and...

I would consider upgrading to 14" rims and installing Goodyear Endurance tires.
Forum: General Chat 11-10-2017, 12:50 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,575
Posted By David L. C.
We live in an older neighborhood, entry level...

We live in an older neighborhood, entry level housing for the area, so our neighbors are less than desirable for the most part, we always hire a house sitter when we travel, works out fine, she...
Forum: General Chat 08-16-2017, 09:42 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,677
Posted By David L. C.
The extreme weight factor alone would make me run...

The extreme weight factor alone would make me run in the other direction, to a fiberglass trailer, muchless the type of construction to build these will not hold together well on the road at all with...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-27-2017, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 983
Posted By David L. C.
Welcome to the fiberglass forums, we bought our...

Welcome to the fiberglass forums, we bought our first fiberglass trailer over 7 yrs ago and have been super happy with it ever since. Hope you get the trailer of your camping dreams!!
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-18-2016, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,231
Posted By David L. C.
Hi, welcome to the fiberglass community, since...

Hi, welcome to the fiberglass community, since the Casita factory is in Rice Texas you shouldn't have too long a wait to find a nice used trailer.

What I did over six years ago was run to a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-10-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,976
Posted By David L. C.
I would opt for a truck with a long enough bed,...

I would opt for a truck with a long enough bed, 6ft 1 in to 6ft 5 in. depending on truck F150, Tacoma LB, etc, to put a nice shell on for extra sleeping area just add a bed mat and carpet over the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-23-2016, 10:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,817
Posted By David L. C.
Barkeepers friend and water on a cloth, it cuts...

Barkeepers friend and water on a cloth, it cuts thru the hard water stains and leaves a clean looking window.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-02-2016, 10:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,687
Posted By David L. C.
CVT transmissions no good for towing.

CVT transmissions no good for towing.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-22-2016, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,139
Posted By David L. C.
Keep us posted on your refurb progress. Not sure...

Keep us posted on your refurb progress. Not sure where you are headed on the West Coast but we may be able to give you some ideas on sights to see and places to stay in the Northern Calif Coast. PM...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-21-2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,834
Posted By David L. C.
I know your pain, we were recently at French...

I know your pain, we were recently at French Meadows Reservoir here in Calif. for a three nights and 4 days stay, however we should have had a clue when we first observed the different circles of...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-28-2016, 06:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,849
Posted By David L. C.
We finally went with a Trojan batt for our 17 Ft...

We finally went with a Trojan batt for our 17 Ft SD, and I highly recommend it, much better quality battery than the run of mill rv/marine batts generally bought, its a true deep cycle and the...
Forum: General Chat 07-21-2016, 09:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,373
Posted By David L. C.
Wife and I keep all our clothes in the storage...

Wife and I keep all our clothes in the storage areas above the bed in the SD17 FT Casita, heavier shirts and coats hung in the closet by the door, duffle bag for laundry in closet floor as well.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-08-2016, 09:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,599
Posted By David L. C.
Perhaps rent a nice fiberglass trailer for a few...

Perhaps rent a nice fiberglass trailer for a few days and take the wife out and see how she likes it before considering buying a trailer.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-11-2016, 08:48 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,183
Posted By David L. C.
If your in an area where salt is a problem on the...

If your in an area where salt is a problem on the roadways, I would think the new F150 would be perfect for that type roads, all aluminum body, no rust worries. I would lean to the tried and true V8...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-30-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,176
Posted By David L. C.
Glad you were able to get a nice replacement for...

Glad you were able to get a nice replacement for the damaged trailer.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-24-2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,633
Posted By David L. C.
Sounds like a large project with a fun outcome to...

Sounds like a large project with a fun outcome to enjoy for yrs beyond. I wish you much success in your endeavor.
Forum: General Chat 03-12-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,239
Posted By David L. C.
We have a 2006 Spirit Deluxe 17 ft Casita, its a...

We have a 2006 Spirit Deluxe 17 ft Casita, its a just right size for the two of us, yet it has everything inside we need. Plenty of storage. Also the size of the trailer allows us to use campground...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 02-13-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,919
Posted By David L. C.
That Winnabuggy is getting really tiny!! I cannot...

That Winnabuggy is getting really tiny!! I cannot understand the huge interest in tiny stik built homes since they are not cheap by any means, and as we all know you can buy a very deluxe fiberglass...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-11-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,187
Posted By David L. C.
Congrats on your new to you Casita 17 Ft SD, you...

Congrats on your new to you Casita 17 Ft SD, you will love that little trailer, we have owned ours about six yrs now and its been great. Wife loves the trailer too. I keep the awning pole in the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-09-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,181
Posted By David L. C.
Very Cool!

Very Cool!
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-09-2016, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,849
Posted By David L. C.
Maybe the Expedition with tow package. My cousin...

Maybe the Expedition with tow package. My cousin in Washington has this setup for towing a 34 ft Dutchman, heavy. He says it does well.
Forum: General Chat 12-13-2015, 10:53 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,677
Posted By David L. C.
I vote for you to find the little trailer of your...

I vote for you to find the little trailer of your dreams, then ask the wife along for a few short trips local. You may find she will be wanting to travel once she see's how fun it is trailer camping....
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-04-2015, 10:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,694
Posted By David L. C.
Jeff, towing the SD 17 is a breeze with our 06...

Jeff, towing the SD 17 is a breeze with our 06 Tacoma 4x4 V6, it is much better towing than the boats you may have towed in the past, follows like a puppy dog even at higher speeds or bad weather...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-24-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,748
Posted By David L. C.
I tow a 2006 Casita Spirit Deluxe loaded to 3,200...

I tow a 2006 Casita Spirit Deluxe loaded to 3,200 lbs+ and it tows great with just a sway bar, I am towing with a 2006 Tacoma 4x4 4.0L V6 5 speed auto. I tow in 4th and for very steep long grades...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-07-2015, 10:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,750
Posted By David L. C.
Nice Burro!! You will enjoy camping in that. Much...

Nice Burro!! You will enjoy camping in that. Much simpler than the pop up world.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-23-2015, 09:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,183
Posted By David L. C.
Sounds like the Casita 17 ft Spirit Deluxe would...

Sounds like the Casita 17 ft Spirit Deluxe would fit the bill nicely for you providing you all are under 6 ft in height to fit the bed nicely. Late model used would fit your pricing.
Forum: General Chat 09-22-2015, 09:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,524
Posted By David L. C.
We started out with a 2006 Spirit Deluxe Casita...

We started out with a 2006 Spirit Deluxe Casita 17 ft about six years ago, and its been perfect for our use, the fridge is a large one and works excellent, good for ten day trips no problem, furnace...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-21-2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,905
Posted By David L. C.
We tow with a 2006 Tacoma TRD offroad, 4.0 V6 5...

We tow with a 2006 Tacoma TRD offroad, 4.0 V6 5 spd auto, 4x4 xtra cab with super springs for trailer towing, bought the truck new a couple yrs before we bought the 17 ft 06 Spirit Deluxe Casita, its...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-16-2015, 09:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,659
Posted By David L. C.
You might want to give the Escape trailers a good...

You might want to give the Escape trailers a good look, they are a quality trailer but much lighter in weight and will not require such a large tow vehicle as the Bigfoot models.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-05-2015, 08:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,958
Posted By David L. C.
Since there will be nicotine in the carpet, I...

Since there will be nicotine in the carpet, I would give a steam cleaner a try.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-30-2015, 08:37 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 12,814
Posted By David L. C.
I agree that shocks and struts can change the...

I agree that shocks and struts can change the entire ride of a vehicle once worn down to a certain point, I would check on what heavy duty shocks/struts are available for that rig.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-05-2015, 12:47 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 88,246
Posted By David L. C.
2006 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 access cab V6 4.0,...

2006 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 access cab V6 4.0, 5spd auto, Vista camper shell. 147,500 Mi.

2006 Casita 17 ft. Spirit Deluxe

18.9 mpg unloaded average mpg @ 58 mph, towing 14mpg average @ 55-62...
Forum: General Chat 03-04-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,505
Posted By David L. C.
We have camping friends that tow with a 2004...

We have camping friends that tow with a 2004 4-runner, and it tows their 97 17 ft. SD Casita with ease. No problems, they only use a anti sway bar and its a very stable ride, they have towed the SD...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-20-2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,179
Posted By David L. C.
Thanks for the info, your right, I took the time...

Thanks for the info, your right, I took the time to check the weights, wow, I would be more comfortable with a diesel tow rig for a bifgoot, maybe I will have to look at the 19 ft Escape instead,...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-20-2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,179
Posted By David L. C.
Hi all, can the 21 ft Bigfoot be pulled with my...

Hi all, can the 21 ft Bigfoot be pulled with my 06 Tacoma V6 4.0??? I am currently towing a 17 ft SD Casita with no troubles.
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