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Forum: Classified Archives 01-27-2014, 10:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,727
Posted By tjhva
Trailer sold, apologies for not swinging back...

Trailer sold, apologies for not swinging back this way sooner to update the status
Forum: Classified Archives 11-25-2013, 11:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,727
Posted By tjhva
Trailer is still for sale! Although someone is...

Trailer is still for sale! Although someone is coming by in the morning to view it.

Best place for detailed spec's on the trailer:

Casita Travel Trailers - America's Favorite Lightweight...
Forum: Classified Archives 11-25-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,727
Posted By tjhva
More images: 66713 66714 66715 ...

More images:

66713

66714

66715

66716
Forum: Classified Archives 11-21-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,727
Posted By tjhva
The trailer is currently in Seattle, WA - I'll...

The trailer is currently in Seattle, WA - I'll send you a PM with my contract details
Forum: Classified Archives 11-21-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,727
Posted By tjhva
Current image of the trailer: 66639

Current image of the trailer:

66639
Forum: General Chat 11-20-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,767
Posted By tjhva
Exactly my point right! :) I honestly think...

Exactly my point right! :) I honestly think Casita got a bit lazy along the way with the details.
Forum: General Chat 11-20-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,767
Posted By tjhva
17' size was perfect most days! Spending time in...

17' size was perfect most days! Spending time in cities it's ideal for sure. I camped a few nights in Brooklyn and was so grateful I wasn't pulling a 32' rig. I rarely camped in proper RV camp sites...
Forum: General Chat 11-20-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,767
Posted By tjhva
Casita Trailer review - 9 months on the road

Hey y'all!


I purchased a brand new 17' Casita Spirit Deluxe trailer direct from the factory this past January and figured I'd offer up my review after living in it full time for 9 months.
...
Forum: Classified Archives 11-20-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,727
Posted By tjhva
Yep! You're welcome to come see it tomorrow or...

Yep! You're welcome to come see it tomorrow or anytime this weekend
Forum: Classified Archives 11-19-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,727
Posted By tjhva
SOLD: 2012 Casita 17' Spirit Deluxe

I purchased this 2012 Casita brand new in 2013 direct from Casita in Texas. Trailer is currently in Seattle, WA.

It was wrapped for about 9 months in vinyl for a project and has since been...
Forum: General Chat 01-30-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,319
Posted By tjhva
It's a Dell UltraSharp U2412M LED, fairly light I...

It's a Dell UltraSharp U2412M LED, fairly light I think!

The good thing about getting that arm I got is if the stock pole is too short I can just mount a pipe and clamp the arm onto that
Forum: General Chat 01-30-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,319
Posted By tjhva
Thanks Ed! Good info! I picked up that Ergo arm...

Thanks Ed! Good info! I picked up that Ergo arm from NewEgg, price was right...I think I can make it work. I'll let ya'll know
Forum: General Chat 01-30-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,574
Posted By tjhva
Rad trailer

Thought ya'll might dig seeing this trailer! Even if she's not fiberglass :)


Living Large in an Airstream Trailer House Tour | Apartment Therapy...
Forum: General Chat 01-30-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,319
Posted By tjhva
I wonder if I could flip the collar on this...

I wonder if I could flip the collar on this upside town and mount it on the ceiling?

Ergotron 45-241-026 LX Desk Mount LCD Arm...
Forum: General Chat 01-30-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,319
Posted By tjhva
TV Monitor mount

Hey ya'll!

I've been trying to hunt down a monitor mounting solution for my 24" computer LCD monitor in my ole 17' Casista SD. My needs are a little bit more specific/difficult than just having a...
Forum: General Chat 01-22-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,747
Posted By tjhva
The best way I can explain the towing feel is...

The best way I can explain the towing feel is this 1999 Tacoma with the 3.4L V6 now feels like my old 1993 Toyota Pickup. That truck had the 22re 4cycl engine. Power wise is what I mean!

I loved...
Forum: General Chat 01-22-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,747
Posted By tjhva
Tongue weight on my 17' SD was 360Lbs as I left...

Tongue weight on my 17' SD was 360Lbs as I left the factory with empty propane tanks
Forum: General Chat 01-22-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,747
Posted By tjhva
My Tacoma doesn't have the stock suspension...

My Tacoma doesn't have the stock suspension anymore. It has a setup from Old Man Emu, which is noted as the best suspension in the world. So they say :)

I have their medium duty setup, if I could...
Forum: General Chat 01-22-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,747
Posted By tjhva
There is a long thread on this forum where I...

There is a long thread on this forum where I wrote about getting an Escape. But obviously I'm getting a Casita! The reason why is because this brand new 2012 17" SD Casita is $5000 less than the...
Forum: General Chat 01-22-2013, 01:16 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,747
Posted By tjhva
Sounds like I need to look into adding a leaf to...

Sounds like I need to look into adding a leaf to my Old Man Emu suspension
Forum: General Chat 01-22-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,747
Posted By tjhva
I hope we're talking about 3 dogs on the tail...

I hope we're talking about 3 dogs on the tail gate! That would be fantastic.


I did drive 75,000 miles last year and this year I'm planning on doing the same across 48 states. Just concerned and...
Forum: General Chat 01-22-2013, 12:04 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,747
Posted By tjhva
I'm with you! And I'm not expert I'm just good at...

I'm with you! And I'm not expert I'm just good at reading up on topics. Like most of ya'll!

But they aren't doing everything perfect. Corners are being cut for the sake of profits, so everything...
Forum: General Chat 01-22-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,747
Posted By tjhva
Choosing to use a WDH dones't have anything to do...

Choosing to use a WDH dones't have anything to do with the rating of your trucks tongue capacity? I'm not suggesting they are mutually exclusive, meaning you wouldn't pull a trailer that has a tongue...
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2013, 11:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,747
Posted By tjhva
That would level out the truck but it doesn't...

That would level out the truck but it doesn't resolve the issue of too much weight on the tongue
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,747
Posted By tjhva
I believe there are 2 reasons: If you are...

I believe there are 2 reasons:

If you are selling these "light weight" trailers but you are also suggesting WDH's it complicates the identity of the product. Regardless if it's a good idea or not....
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,747
Posted By tjhva
Hey ya'll! I'm writing from Corsicana, TX which...

Hey ya'll! I'm writing from Corsicana, TX which is just a few miles South of Rice, TX - the home of Casita.

I was at the factory today getting my trailer dialed in. I would have taken her home but...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 01-21-2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,617
Posted By tjhva
Would you say their listing is worth the $80 for...

Would you say their listing is worth the $80 for access? Over some other free sites out there like: Free Campsites (https://freecampsites.net/)
Forum: General Chat 01-17-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,747
Posted By tjhva
The adventure begins!

It's happening!

I'm making the trek to Rice, TX to pickup my Casita this weekend. I'll be sure to post more images of my journey along the way.
Forum: General Chat 01-12-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,421
Posted By tjhva
What tank and gas cap did ya end up using? Do you...

What tank and gas cap did ya end up using? Do you have images of your mounting setup too?
Forum: General Chat 01-12-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,421
Posted By tjhva
What gas can are ya'll using? I'd love to find...

What gas can are ya'll using? I'd love to find one that's sealed well and didn't have the annoying new EPA spout.
Forum: General Chat 01-12-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,421
Posted By tjhva
Wouldn't the same be true for LP? Setup to use...

Wouldn't the same be true for LP? Setup to use one of the LP tanks on the front of the Casita. Well, aside from filling up at the gas station.

Best I can see LP and Gas have similar run times.
Forum: General Chat 01-12-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,421
Posted By tjhva
I've seen some folks saying online that it will...

I've seen some folks saying online that it will run for 30 hours on #20. But I can't say if that 100% true or not. Here is one source:

https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...&Number=702335

And...
Forum: General Chat 01-12-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,421
Posted By tjhva
Generator - Tri fuel

I've settled on the Honda EU2000i generator over a few other great options out there. Like the Yamaha EF2000iS and much lower priced Champion (sold at Sams/Costco). The generator is going to be used...
Forum: General Chat 01-10-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,683
Posted By tjhva
I figure like a lot of ya'll this post got me...

I figure like a lot of ya'll this post got me reading over on Wikipedia. The article on the history of the 5th wheel is hilarious. Read the second paragraph under the 'Origin' section in particular: ...
Forum: Money Matters 01-07-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 54,732
Posted By tjhva
A bit too good to be true I think. Their payment...

A bit too good to be true I think. Their payment system is strange and offers the buyer way less protection.
Forum: Money Matters 01-07-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 54,732
Posted By tjhva
Great price, but the payment method looks like a...

Great price, but the payment method looks like a bit of a hassel. You can't pay directly with a Credit Card or PayPal even.
Forum: General Chat 12-26-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,347
Posted By tjhva
Tires you dig

After tons of research and a huge first post in this forum, I'm picking up a 17' Casita Spirit Deluxe in January. In the end, my budget allowed for the Casita over the Escape. I'm pulling this...
Forum: General Chat 12-07-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,281
Posted By tjhva
Ha! I'm still standing by the Escape for the best...

Ha! I'm still standing by the Escape for the best sleeping situation for 2 friends. But you're right, those are worth looking at for folks too.


The amazing thing about researching this industry...
Forum: General Chat 12-07-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,281
Posted By tjhva
The front window on the Escape is a great...

The front window on the Escape is a great feature! And I agree over all that the Escape is a better trailer, from a web browsing perspective.

But at nearly 1/3 more in cost is something to still...
Forum: General Chat 12-07-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,281
Posted By tjhva
As of today, Casita has 8 Spirit Deluxe's in...

As of today, Casita has 8 Spirit Deluxe's in stock. Not sure how many 16' vs 17's though.

For me, the Escape 17B has a leg up on layout. Having the sleeping arrangements separated is a stronger...
Forum: General Chat 12-07-2012, 08:46 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,281
Posted By tjhva
Good info! Thanks.

Good info! Thanks.
Forum: General Chat 12-07-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,281
Posted By tjhva
If the Casita's actually are $16,000 out the door...

If the Casita's actually are $16,000 out the door I'd be interested. I'll give 'em a call here soon
Forum: General Chat 12-06-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,281
Posted By tjhva
You're right, I was mixing up Compact lightweight...

You're right, I was mixing up Compact lightweight fiberglass Outback travel trailers Calgary | Trillium Trailers (https://www.trilliumtrailers.com) with Trillium RV | Vintage Style / Legendary Quality...
Forum: General Chat 12-06-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,281
Posted By tjhva
4 pages of responses on my first post! Ya'll are...

4 pages of responses on my first post! Ya'll are a passionate bunch, digs it!
Forum: General Chat 12-06-2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,281
Posted By tjhva
I remember looking at the Trillium, it looks...

I remember looking at the Trillium, it looks great! But they only make a 13' model? For my longer term needs, and traveling with a friend, a 16' or 17' will fit the bill better.

What I do like...
Forum: General Chat 12-06-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,281
Posted By tjhva
Have you turned the dinette into a bed? Comfy?...

Have you turned the dinette into a bed? Comfy? And how is stretching out your toes?

I'm 6'0 or so
Forum: General Chat 12-06-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,281
Posted By tjhva
Yeah! I hear ya! I did live in the back of my...

Yeah! I hear ya! I did live in the back of my pickup with a camper shell for all of last year. I figured the 17' would be like a dream house.

I like the single axle. The maneuverability. Feels...
Forum: General Chat 12-06-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,281
Posted By tjhva
Thanks for the lead! It's cool to see other folks...

Thanks for the lead! It's cool to see other folks making trailers.

But I'm not sure their design/layout is deal for 2 adult friends traveling together for 10 months. What I like about the Escape...
Forum: General Chat 12-06-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,281
Posted By tjhva
What is your water tank / grey water setup?

What is your water tank / grey water setup?
Forum: General Chat 12-06-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,281
Posted By tjhva
I have a Tacoma 4x4 with the 3.4L V6. I've read a...

I have a Tacoma 4x4 with the 3.4L V6. I've read a few threads about this engine and the 17' Casita. Some folks say it's Ok, while other want more power up hills, along with being further away from...
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