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Forum: General Chat 07-02-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,868
Posted By stairman
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Forum: General Chat 07-02-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,868
Posted By stairman
Ive bowhunted here in Florida for years. You...

Ive bowhunted here in Florida for years. You don't know how bad they can be till you get down in these swamps around dusk. I wear a Shannons bug tamer suit while on the move. Once Im stopped, a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-02-2013, 03:00 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,116
Posted By stairman
I wouldn't mess with the trim inside anyways, let...

I wouldn't mess with the trim inside anyways, let the pro's deal with that. My idea of a quick fix is duct tape. They even have it in white. Cant roll down the road with a tarp.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-27-2013, 05:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,222
Posted By stairman
I just tell them the length and they give me a...

I just tell them the length and they give me a site. Once there, we usually ride the bikes around and make a note of the sites we like and request them next time. If backing in is a problem for some,...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-22-2013, 04:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,638
Posted By stairman
Welcome! just dont pressurewash it like the...

Welcome! just dont pressurewash it like the dealer I got mine from did. I have wondered the way Casitas are built if they would float? Not that I wanna be the first to try. Cool little campers...
Forum: General Chat 06-22-2013, 04:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,413
Posted By stairman
Life goes on my friend, and memories of loved...

Life goes on my friend, and memories of loved ones gone helps to rekindle their spirit. A month isnt long but more time will bring on easier days and things you enjoy while your still here, even with...
Forum: General Chat 06-19-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,092
Posted By stairman
I had a 69 Chevy stepside with the tank behind...

I had a 69 Chevy stepside with the tank behind the seat. I never smelled gas while driving but the gascap was right behind the door so fumes went in the cab doing that. Didnt matter then but doesnt...
Forum: General Chat 06-19-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,092
Posted By stairman
The wife has a 2004 Cherokee and will be cashing...

The wife has a 2004 Cherokee and will be cashing in on the new hitch, but I agree, engineers should have known by now that a gas tank behind the rear axle is dangerous. Thatll teach em.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-19-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,811
Posted By stairman
Hi Michele from Florida, and Welcome!

Hi Michele from Florida, and Welcome!
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-18-2013, 04:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,210
Posted By stairman
Buying used it seemed most for sale were in...

Buying used it seemed most for sale were in Texas. And new thats the only place. As far as advice on the keys..... stay away from Miami! use the toll roads and bypass that armpit. I dive in the keys...
Forum: General Chat 06-18-2013, 03:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,678
Posted By stairman
I like the closet model. It cools the trailor...

I like the closet model. It cools the trailor fine. Roof AC'S are a winddrag, too expensive to fix or replace and another possible leakpoint in the roof. I would have delt with it but glad mine is in...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-16-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,644
Posted By stairman
FB campers are the way to go. No one can sway me...

FB campers are the way to go. No one can sway me from that conclusion cause Ive already had a few of the other types. Never again!
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-15-2013, 03:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,193
Posted By stairman
Hi Tony, Welcome to the world of FB trailors. We...

Hi Tony, Welcome to the world of FB trailors. We just bought a 99 Casita SD a week ago and love it. Have learned quite a bit about it since. Youll have to duck to go in and out unless your only 5 ft...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-15-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,446
Posted By stairman
Those things are cool. We had to travel a bit and...

Those things are cool. We had to travel a bit and roll the dice to see/get ours as well. Lots of good info here on fixxin her up. Have fun!
Forum: General Chat 06-14-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,067
Posted By stairman
EdgeStar 8,000 BTU Ultra Compact Portable Air...

EdgeStar 8,000 BTU Ultra Compact Portable Air Conditioner - AP8000W...
Forum: General Chat 06-14-2013, 03:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,067
Posted By stairman
Thats a cute little trailor, congrats! They now...

Thats a cute little trailor, congrats! They now have AC'S that are portable and have a catch bin for the condensation that sit in the floor. While it may not be the handiest thing to have with...
Forum: General Chat 06-13-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,292
Posted By stairman
You know your right, Ive probably always spelled...

You know your right, Ive probably always spelled it the other way the few times Ive actually needed to spell it. Ill make a note of it.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-13-2013, 04:57 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 92,647
Posted By stairman
Interesting info here, even if its almost 2 years...

Interesting info here, even if its almost 2 years old. Back when I was uneducated and had a metal camper with some leaks, I had a mobile RV shop come out and they taped and rolled the roof with...
Forum: General Chat 06-12-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,292
Posted By stairman
Its common on metal campers with some age on em....

Its common on metal campers with some age on em. Otherwise, you can fix the rotten wood when you finally realize it. Blobbing chaulk on old chaulk might be done by somebody but not on mine. I like...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-12-2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,454
Posted By stairman
Congrats on the downsized camper, we just did the...

Congrats on the downsized camper, we just did the same thing but found a Casita. Same floor plan as the #6 scamp and the one we liked best. Not sure if all specs are the same on bed and our toilet is...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-12-2013, 05:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,438
Posted By stairman
Being an interior trim carpenter, the inside...

Being an interior trim carpenter, the inside would be fairly easy and a fun project. The ouside looks pretty good but a project like that would have to be under a roof if I tackled it. Id probably...
Forum: General Chat 06-12-2013, 05:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,292
Posted By stairman
Every camper will eventually leak. While I dont...

Every camper will eventually leak. While I dont like clear silicone, since it doesnt stay clear for long, its hard to know a windows butyl tape is breaking down till wetness or that mildew smell hit...
Forum: Money Matters 06-12-2013, 04:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,677
Posted By stairman
It looks nice and IMO is worth the money. The...

It looks nice and IMO is worth the money. The small obscured window has me thinking it was intended to have a front bathroom but might have been ordered that way for future changes who knows.
Forum: General Chat 06-11-2013, 05:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,139
Posted By stairman
Hi again Donna, yea anytime you buy something...

Hi again Donna, yea anytime you buy something used, there will be bugs to work out and personal changes Ill make one at a time. We do love to camp, usually summer since the wife is off, working for...
Forum: General Chat 06-10-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,618
Posted By stairman
Its 17 ft with the AC inside instead of on the...

Its 17 ft with the AC inside instead of on the roof which is what I preferred. Im towing with a Silverado 4x4 small v8 like 327 cu, no problems at all. Pulls like a popup to me. With the awning and...
Forum: General Chat 06-10-2013, 06:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,139
Posted By stairman
Whoops I forgot, the cabinet knobs are too small...

Whoops I forgot, the cabinet knobs are too small to grab well for the strength of the catch, so bigger knobs are in order as long as their not sticking out to where well hang up on em walking by. I...
Forum: General Chat 06-10-2013, 06:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,139
Posted By stairman
First camp with our 99Casita SD.

This might get long here not sure. Took our 1st trip , just one night to Hanna Park, Mayport Fl. The camper pulled so easy and backed in to the site with ease. Small campers are great in this...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-10-2013, 05:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,231
Posted By stairman
Hi Ray and WELCOME! Love my Casita and gettin her...

Hi Ray and WELCOME! Love my Casita and gettin her figured out as well.
Forum: General Chat 06-10-2013, 05:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,618
Posted By stairman
I cant upload pics but will have wife do it soon....

I cant upload pics but will have wife do it soon. Camped in it this weekend and had a blast. Will start a thread on things that went well and not so well sometime today. Yea the guys in Ocala are...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-10-2013, 05:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,357
Posted By stairman
Welcome! Being new I had/have questions as well...

Welcome! Being new I had/have questions as well and will do a few searches but will probably ask things where , with some digging, the answers could be found. However, most who know the answers are...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-10-2013, 04:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,290
Posted By stairman
Hi Karen and welcome! Im brand new to fibreglass...

Hi Karen and welcome! Im brand new to fibreglass campers as well so dont have much advice on em yet. Im thinking a paint stripper brushed on , letting it sit and then scrapping it off with a putty...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-10-2013, 04:50 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,928
Posted By stairman
I checked craigslist 3 times a day. Was hoping...

I checked craigslist 3 times a day. Was hoping for an under 300 mile drive and finally found mine an hour south of Orlando. Fibreglass and Airstreams are the most scammed campers out there, and while...
Forum: General Chat 06-10-2013, 04:41 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,709
Posted By stairman
I have a 17' Casita with the bathroom, but if a...

I have a 17' Casita with the bathroom, but if a 13' was what I wanted or somehow ended up with, I wouldnt want it. A portapotty would have to do as it always has while tent camping. We always set it...
Forum: General Chat 06-07-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,618
Posted By stairman
Were going to Hanna Park in it tomorrow for the...

Were going to Hanna Park in it tomorrow for the night so Ill be sure to put up some pics.
Forum: General Chat 06-07-2013, 04:11 AM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,382
Posted By stairman
We had a Scamp 5th wheel pass us going the...

We had a Scamp 5th wheel pass us going the opposite way on CR215 in Middleburg Fl yesterday, while we were on our way to look at , and buy our 99spirit. Ist one Ive seen other than pictures and saw...
Forum: General Chat 06-07-2013, 03:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,618
Posted By stairman
Finally got our casita!

After searching for a long time we found one in Sebring Fl. Its a 99 spirit and man are we happy. Thank you Jerry at Edwards motor and RV, for keeping his word and holding it while we drove the 240...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 06-02-2013, 07:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,781
Posted By stairman
Cave diver [scuba]

Anybody out there a cavediver? Its a challenging sport and possibly dangerous, definetely without the training for it, but I love it. I live in cavecountry pretty much so its convenient. Now Im...
Forum: General Chat 05-31-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,743
Posted By stairman
I dont think the seam would really be a problem I...

I dont think the seam would really be a problem I just like the idea of it low on the trailor, easy to see and address as needed. I would prefer the bed in the back, a side table with bench seats...
Forum: General Chat 05-31-2013, 03:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,743
Posted By stairman
Donna, Ive reported them but so far they keep...

Donna, Ive reported them but so far they keep posting the same Casitas that have been gone for I know a month.
Forum: General Chat 05-31-2013, 03:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,743
Posted By stairman
Thanks Shawn but right now Im only wanting to...

Thanks Shawn but right now Im only wanting to spend $10,000. The Egg brand campers Ive looked at have the seam across tha top. I would prefer it to be around the side like Casitas etc.
Forum: Classified Archives 05-30-2013, 03:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,267
Posted By stairman
I cant believe its still for sale. Please post if...

I cant believe its still for sale. Please post if it doesnt sell, I might make a roadtrip.
Forum: General Chat 05-30-2013, 03:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,743
Posted By stairman
I believe it. Its one thing to not delete...

I believe it. Its one thing to not delete craigslist posts when somethings sold, but reposting the same camper every week is annoying but Im sure it gets the phone ringing.
Forum: General Chat 05-29-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,743
Posted By stairman
Optimum RV in Ocalla Florida is a fraud.

They keep bumping Casita campers that they dont even have, because they get alot of calls and they say well that sold but we have this or that. They even put down Casitas as mold and allergy traps...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-29-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,149
Posted By stairman
Thanks, I have been looking at those sites. We...

Thanks, I have been looking at those sites. We just bought a popup camper till a Casita comes around so we can still go camping. Gotta have AC here in the summer. Didnt spend much on it and will...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-29-2013, 03:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,149
Posted By stairman
New to fibreglass campers

Ive had tents, pop ups, a driving camper once and a big box trailor that was like pulling a parachute down the road. Now its just the wife and me and weve been looking for a Casita or Scamp in the 16...
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