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Forum: General Chat 10-16-2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,245
Posted By colliewagon
I just ordered a Rad Rover, supposed to be...

I just ordered a Rad Rover, supposed to be delivered next week. With the current supply chain problems, I will note that Rad seems to be the biggest US company and most of their bikes have externally...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 01-17-2021, 04:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 986
Posted By colliewagon
Sorry, it just got sold.

Sorry, it just got sold.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 01-05-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 986
Posted By colliewagon
2011 Casita 17SD Spirit Deluxe

A/C, propane furnace, MaxxAir cover on overhead vent fantastic fan , rear widow vent, high rise faucet, TV shelf, all LED interior lights. Extremely low mileage. Never been smoked in. Can be towed...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-26-2020, 09:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,553
Posted By colliewagon
Market umbrella?

I used a $100 market umbrella I got at Sam's Club. It covered 2 windows and half the A/C. Made a noticeable difference during the Texas Summers.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-01-2020, 10:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,941
Posted By colliewagon
Glad you got a trailer. I lived in my little...

Glad you got a trailer. I lived in my little Casita full-time for 5 years. Then I had a couple of the RV Park neighbors chip in and buy me an ancient motorhome that was in the park. So I've already...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-22-2020, 05:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,941
Posted By colliewagon
17SD for sale in East Texas

I have a 2011 17SD for sale, but I'm in East Texas so that may be further than you want to travel to pick it up.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-26-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,009
Posted By colliewagon
$80 Awning - Market Umbrella photos

I found a Market Umbrella on sale at Sam's Club for $80. The 10ft umbrella doesn't give as much total shade as an awning but, with a stand, the shade can be positioned wherever you want. It seems...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-26-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,040
Posted By colliewagon
Yes, that's a great idea! Much better than my...

Yes, that's a great idea! Much better than my idea of climbing up on the roof ;)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-26-2012, 08:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,040
Posted By colliewagon
I checked with the Casita Club first. Lots of...

I checked with the Casita Club first. Lots of reports of people running the smaller A/C's on 2000 watts. There is one report of someone running a 2012 model with a 2000 watt generator. But like you,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-25-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,040
Posted By colliewagon
People have been running the 2009 and earlier...

People have been running the 2009 and earlier Casita's on 2000 watt generators for years, successfully powering the A/C (if not much else at the same time). My 2011 takes an extra 200 watts for the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-25-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,040
Posted By colliewagon
Thanks for the honesty, but I worded my question...

Thanks for the honesty, but I worded my question in a clumsy fashion.

I have a 2011 17SD that has the newer 1450 watt (11.5 amp) rooftop Air Conditioner unit. Apparently the older units only...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-25-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,040
Posted By colliewagon
Technical A/C wiring question

I need some advice from an electrician and/or one of you wiring gurus out there. I have a 2011 Casita with the larger and more power-hungry rooftop A/C unit. Apparently, the pre-2010 Casita's would...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-25-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,688
Posted By colliewagon
I found a 20 inch LED TV for less than $200 at...

I found a 20 inch LED TV for less than $200 at Sam's Club. It's supposed to only use 23 watts. If you read the the specs, the power consumption is usually listed in the fine print.

For...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-08-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,524
Posted By colliewagon
Can I install the charge controller/monitor...

Can I install the charge controller/monitor before adding any panels? That would let balance my current needs and budget before buying the panels (then expand it latter as money allows).
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-08-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,524
Posted By colliewagon
Thanks, that link was extremely useful. As a long...

Thanks, that link was extremely useful. As a long term project, it sounds quite possible - but also like it would take several batteries to make it work 24/7. Given my current budget, I think I may...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-08-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,524
Posted By colliewagon
Yes, I lived full time in my little egg for six...

Yes, I lived full time in my little egg for six months with nothing but the built-in freezer and know that it can be done. But I've also really enjoyed having room for some bulkier things (pizza, ice...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-08-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,524
Posted By colliewagon
Thanks, that's just the sort of link I was...

Thanks, that's just the sort of link I was looking for.

I realize that 12v appliances are more efficient, but I'm also fighting a limited budget. I looked at 12v "trucker" type freezers, but they...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-08-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,524
Posted By colliewagon
Real world solar power

I've been living full time in my Casita 17SD for about 9 months, but it's been in a RV park. My goal is to get it to where I can make it off the grid when I need to. I've started to do some research...
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