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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-26-2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,879
Posted By FlyGuy
The side that's exposed to sun will always be...

The side that's exposed to sun will always be somewhat hotter than the other side.
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 10-26-2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,544
Posted By FlyGuy
WHERE should it be posted? This sounds like a...

WHERE should it be posted? This sounds like a simple public advisory to me. Had I attended that rally, I'd SURE want to know about it.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-19-2022, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 829
Posted By FlyGuy
Welcome Barb! That little fiberglass egg is a...

Welcome Barb! That little fiberglass egg is a GREAT way to "test the waters" to see if RVing really agrees with you. Eileen Glick of Love My Casita (https://www.lovemycasita.com) has written an...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-08-2022, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,474
Posted By FlyGuy
This happened to me once. I had a Harbor Freight...

This happened to me once. I had a Harbor Freight rivet tool that was apparently made of a low quality "Chinesieum". I bought a Stanley brand rivet tool which did a proper job. The Stanley tool was...
Forum: General Chat 09-07-2022, 04:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,893
Posted By FlyGuy
I took my brand new 2010 Casita Spirit Deluxe...

I took my brand new 2010 Casita Spirit Deluxe Travel Trailer directly from the factory in TX to Burning Man. I had a couple of rolls of wide 3M blue painters tape. Once settled in at Burning Man, I...
Forum: General Chat 07-18-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,739
Posted By FlyGuy
You need to take ALL the weight you ultimately...

You need to take ALL the weight you ultimately plan on towing and will be inside your vehicle. Pounds add up QUICKLY!

DO NOT EXCEDE ANY RATINGS! You also NEED to have a SAFETY MARGIN (say 15%). In...
Forum: General Chat 07-12-2022, 12:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,008
Posted By FlyGuy
You don't say EXACTLY which model of Subaru you...

You don't say EXACTLY which model of Subaru you have. Various models have had a wide variety of tow ratings (some as low as 1,000#). A 13' Scamp is a relatively light weight and, one of the easiest...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 07-04-2022, 01:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,110
Posted By FlyGuy
WAAAAY back around 2011, I attended my first...

WAAAAY back around 2011, I attended my first Casita Solo's gathering where on one night, EVERYBODY was to bring a dish that should feed SIX people (there were about 24 attendees). All through dinner,...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 07-04-2022, 10:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,710
Posted By FlyGuy
Q: What do you call the person who finishes DEAD...

Q: What do you call the person who finishes DEAD LAST in Medical School?


A: Doctor..... :eek:
Forum: Money Matters 05-31-2022, 02:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,267
Posted By FlyGuy
Back in 2010, when I ordered my Spirit Deluxe, I...

Back in 2010, when I ordered my Spirit Deluxe, I took MOST of the options. I wanted to order the linoleum flooring instead of the "standard" carpeting. My salesman strongly recommended against it so,...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-06-2022, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,344
Posted By FlyGuy
Welcome Cindy! Check out Eileen Glick's website...

Welcome Cindy! Check out Eileen Glick's website Love My Casita (https://www.lovemycasita.com) For her book "Casita Trailer A-Z OWNER'S GUIDE" as well as other items useful to "egg" trailer owners. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-20-2022, 05:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,642
Posted By FlyGuy
"Spin, push, pump three times." Ah, there's...

"Spin, push, pump three times."

Ah, there's the problem.

FOUR "pumps" is the "magic" number.......... (leg pull........)
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-19-2022, 10:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,139
Posted By FlyGuy
WELCOME Elizabeth! You've found a GREAT forum...

WELCOME Elizabeth! You've found a GREAT forum here. If you're new to RVing, sign up for Chuck Woodbury's FREE e-newsletter www.rvtravel.com . LOTS of useful information for RVers. All RV newbies...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-17-2022, 04:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,139
Posted By FlyGuy
I agree that it IS rare for an RV to be directed...

I agree that it IS rare for an RV to be directed into a Weigh Station BUT, perhaps you've noticed that some Weigh Stations are now labeled by GVWR rather than the old phrase of "Commercial Vehicles"?...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-16-2022, 09:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,139
Posted By FlyGuy
I can NOT think of a single FIBERGLASS motorhome...

I can NOT think of a single FIBERGLASS motorhome that is currently in production. I wouldn't be surprised if that's because motor VEHICLES have specific safety requirements that are significantly...
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 03-28-2022, 09:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,049
Posted By FlyGuy
99.0.4844.84 ? UMMMMMMM; the version of...

99.0.4844.84 ?


UMMMMMMM; the version of Chrome on my Chromebook is :99.0.4844.86.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-26-2022, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,272
Posted By FlyGuy
MOST fiberglass "egg" trailers are in high...

MOST fiberglass "egg" trailers are in high demand. This was true even before the pandemic hysteria. Most likely due to the general high build quality vs "conventionally" built trailers and their...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-07-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,054
Posted By FlyGuy
If the OP truly does NOT have a GOOD ground,...

If the OP truly does NOT have a GOOD ground, replacing one outlet with a GFCI outlet is, at best, like putting a band aid on a bleeding artery. The OP NEEDS to find out if his rig IS safe (and make...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-07-2022, 10:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,426
Posted By FlyGuy
X2 on REPLACE the umbilical cable. MUCH less...

X2 on REPLACE the umbilical cable. MUCH less trouble in the long run.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-07-2022, 10:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,054
Posted By FlyGuy
"Do I have a problem?" YES As AC0VG...

"Do I have a problem?"

YES

As AC0VG suggested, UNPLUG from the park power pedestal and start checking there. MANY RV park pedestals are NOT wired properly.

Check out Mike Sokol's "RV...
Forum: General Chat 02-28-2022, 10:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,615
Posted By FlyGuy
You can have as MANY RESIDENCES in as many states...

You can have as MANY RESIDENCES in as many states as you can afford. You may have ONLY ONE domicile. Your domicile is where you register to vote and, conduct most of your financial business. I did...
Forum: General Chat 02-28-2022, 09:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,615
Posted By FlyGuy
"I'd love to know what you've heard about that." ...

"I'd love to know what you've heard about that."

Sure. WHERE a person chooses to domicile is a very personal choice. It's important that people perform their "due diligence" so that they...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 02-28-2022, 01:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,584
Posted By FlyGuy
I think you'll be driving SO much that you really...

I think you'll be driving SO much that you really won't have time to enjoy many of the interesting places you mention (if both of you can drive, that will help). "Newbies" frequently want to see...
Forum: General Chat 02-28-2022, 01:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,615
Posted By FlyGuy
I haven't read the book but did see and enjoy the...

I haven't read the book but did see and enjoy the movie. I was born and raised in NY but, after I retired, I chose SD as my domicile. TX & FL are the other two states popular as domiciles for RVers....
Forum: General Chat 01-23-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,693
Posted By FlyGuy
Well, OBVIOUSLY, the original purchaser ordered...

Well, OBVIOUSLY, the original purchaser ordered his Scamp with the "Tardis Package" upgrade. ;)
Forum: General Chat 01-23-2022, 01:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,693
Posted By FlyGuy
Thanks for that link!

Thanks for that link!
Forum: General Chat 01-15-2022, 02:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,678
Posted By FlyGuy
Personally, I would NOT want to HAVE to dump...

Personally, I would NOT want to HAVE to dump every day or two.
Forum: General Chat 01-13-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,693
Posted By FlyGuy
How do I do an "Image Search"? TIA!

How do I do an "Image Search"? TIA!
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 01-13-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,273
Posted By FlyGuy
FMCA = Family Motor Coach Association. A few...

FMCA = Family Motor Coach Association. A few years ago, FMCA opened its' membership to ALL RVers (they used to shun trailers).

In the current RV / camping communities, I see MANY duplications of...
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 01-13-2022, 03:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,273
Posted By FlyGuy
Isn't said benefit included now with a FMCA...

Isn't said benefit included now with a FMCA membership?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-13-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,675
Posted By FlyGuy
Have you considered getting 15" or 16" wheels +...

Have you considered getting 15" or 16" wheels + tires?
Forum: General Chat 12-19-2021, 02:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,265
Posted By FlyGuy
A "rolling chicken coop" for your "egg"? ...

A "rolling chicken coop" for your "egg"? ;)
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-19-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,859
Posted By FlyGuy
Squirt some rust penetrating oil and allow it to...

Squirt some rust penetrating oil and allow it to "work" before you apply brute force. Some vibration can also help free up a stubborn connection. Then, as mary and bob say, apply some elbow grease...
Forum: General Chat 12-18-2021, 04:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,227
Posted By FlyGuy
Get a Passport. Too many benefits over even an...

Get a Passport. Too many benefits over even an "Enhanced" Drivers License (if those even still exist).
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-13-2021, 09:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,134
Posted By FlyGuy
Welcome Tim & Rhonda! You can learn a LOT...

Welcome Tim & Rhonda! You can learn a LOT quickly by attending an RV Boot Camp. RVBC used to be only a "live" event held before many major rallies. Covid has changed that and now some RVBCs are done...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-30-2021, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,850
Posted By FlyGuy
As for not needing / wanting a bathroom or AC,...

As for not needing / wanting a bathroom or AC, when it comes time to sell an RV so equipped (or NOT equipped) I expect it would severely lower the sales price. I've known "egg" owners who simply...
Forum: General Chat 10-18-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,763
Posted By FlyGuy
But I doubt if my wife would relish taking a turn...

But I doubt if my wife would relish taking a turn at the wheel. (as per Mr Lynn). There IS a learning curve but, it's one that MOST people can handle (there ARE RV driving schools covering BIG RVs,...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-18-2021, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 689
Posted By FlyGuy
Subaru vehicles have tow ratings ALL over the...

Subaru vehicles have tow ratings ALL over the place. What is YOUR Subaru officially "rated" to tow? When I started with my 2010 Casita Spirit Deluxe, the "egg" weighed 2480# empty. The 2004 Toyota...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-16-2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,143
Posted By FlyGuy
If you haven't done so already, get a copy of...

If you haven't done so already, get a copy of Eileen Glick's excellent book: Casita Travel Trailer A -Z Owner's Guide. Her website has lots of good information about Casitas (much of which could...
Forum: General Chat 10-14-2021, 10:51 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,763
Posted By FlyGuy
Apples vs Oranges. EACH has its' own benefits and...

Apples vs Oranges. EACH has its' own benefits and drawbacks. I recommend that folks concentrate on the NEGATIVE aspects (the positive aspects are "gravy"; it's the negatives that will drive you crazy...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-06-2021, 11:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,909
Posted By FlyGuy
"There's a bicycle pump track in the middle of...

"There's a bicycle pump track in the middle of the campground "

What IS a "bicycle pump track"?????
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-05-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,623
Posted By FlyGuy
The morning AFTER I picked up my 2010 Spirit...

The morning AFTER I picked up my 2010 Spirit Deluxe at the factory in Rice, TX, the three way fridge had been running in "Auto Mode" had drained my tow vehicle's battery. I learned that overnight, I...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-25-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,047
Posted By FlyGuy
10 days for the round trip will leave VERY little...

10 days for the round trip will leave VERY little time for "sightseeing". A quick "Siri" check shows the driving distance from Portland, OR to Rice, TX is OVER 2100 miles. That means you'd need to...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-25-2021, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,592
Posted By FlyGuy
The 2010 Spirit Deluxe I bought new in August,...

The 2010 Spirit Deluxe I bought new in August, 2010 had the "dual use" 6 gallon water heater as OEM. I was VERY happy with it. Just do NOT have the 110VAC electric ON if the water heater is (or soon...
Forum: General Chat 08-17-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,626
Posted By FlyGuy
Wineries, golf clubs etc can easily be an hour's...

Wineries, golf clubs etc can easily be an hour's drive OFF the Interstate (and then an hour or so to get back on the Interstate). That simple (but often overlooked) fact made me decide that services...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-15-2021, 12:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 439
Posted By FlyGuy
Welcome LoriS! If you haven't done so already,...

Welcome LoriS! If you haven't done so already, check out Love My Casita (https://www.LoveMyCasita.com)
Long time Casita owner Eileen Glick has written an EXCELLENT guide for Casita owners which...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-14-2021, 07:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,434
Posted By FlyGuy
Back in 2010, I started RVing with a new, 2010...

Back in 2010, I started RVing with a new, 2010 17' Casita Spirit Deluxe Travel Trailer. It was a GREAT way to "test the waters" re RV lifestyle without spending a fortune. Over the next four years, I...
Forum: General Chat 08-12-2021, 01:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By FlyGuy
Thanks for that update!

Thanks for that update!
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-01-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,383
Posted By FlyGuy
I realized a LOOOOONG time ago that smoking is a...

I realized a LOOOOONG time ago that smoking is a filthy, disgusting habit practiced by ignorant, inconsiderate persons.

I mean that in the nicest possible way.... <_<
Forum: General Chat 07-31-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,224
Posted By FlyGuy
BINGO!

BINGO!
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