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10-15-2014, 08:07 AM
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Casita Project: 13 feet of blank canvas
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Thanks for the kind words, I should have a lot of...
Thanks for the kind words, I should have a lot of fun with this combo. Fuel mileage is not too bad, I drop from 19 mpg average for the Jeep alone to about 15.5 mpg with the Casita. It actually...
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10-13-2014, 08:41 PM
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Casita Project: 13 feet of blank canvas
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Conrad, Yes, they are torsion axles; in...
Conrad,
Yes, they are torsion axles; in earlier years, Casita bolted them to the frame which made lifting by simply adding a block very easy. Then they started welding the axle to the frame, which...
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09-23-2014, 08:59 AM
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Casita Project: 13 feet of blank canvas
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Thanks Conrad, I am working right now...
Thanks Conrad,
I am working right now towards floor plan 1.5, half-high storage on front left, full height cabinet front right also housing the AC and a one person bench with a small swivel...
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09-22-2014, 10:01 AM
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Pattern or Template for wall carpet/liner?
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The Swiss
The wrinkles that can be seen are from the...
The wrinkles that can be seen are from the Reflectix below. Cutting the corner pieces is quite challenging for somebody with zero artsy talents but overall, I am happy with the result.
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09-22-2014, 09:55 AM
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Casita Project: 13 feet of blank canvas
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The Swiss
Slowly making progress.
Slowly making progress.
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09-15-2014, 05:25 PM
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Pattern or Template for wall carpet/liner?
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The Swiss
I got 30 sq yd and have some left. I used up 6...
I got 30 sq yd and have some left. I used up 6 cans of 3M headliner adhesive. Over all, material cost for marine hull liner and adhesive was about $440.
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09-11-2014, 05:36 AM
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Kathleen, I really appreciate that. I have dibs...
Kathleen, I really appreciate that. I have dibs on a set of cushions here in Atlanta; I should know by tomorrow. If that should fall through, I gladly come back to your offer.
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09-03-2014, 02:56 PM
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Pattern or Template for wall carpet/liner?
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The Swiss
Couple progress pics.
Couple progress pics.
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09-01-2014, 09:16 PM
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Pattern or Template for wall carpet/liner?
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The Swiss
As a newbie I have to say it went really well....
As a newbie I have to say it went really well. Lots of measuring and fine trimming but over all it really went well. 3M headliner adhesive was really good to work with but I went through 6 bottles. I...
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08-29-2014, 08:42 PM
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Pattern or Template for wall carpet/liner?
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Jon and Eddie, Thanks a lot y'all, that...
Jon and Eddie,
Thanks a lot y'all, that does help a lot! :thumb
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08-29-2014, 04:27 PM
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Pattern or Template for wall carpet/liner?
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The Swiss
Pattern or Template for wall carpet/liner?
I am getting ready to cover the walls of my 13' Casita with marine hull liner material. I guess I will get started somewhere in the middle around the roof vent area and work from there to all...
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08-26-2014, 07:47 AM
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Casita Project: 13 feet of blank canvas
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The Swiss
I am planning on covering the walls that have...
I am planning on covering the walls that have been insulated with Reflectix by the previous owner with marine hull liners. Any marine hull liner experts on this forum to the front please: are there...
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08-25-2014, 03:47 PM
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The Swiss
After reading through the instructions, let's try...
After reading through the instructions, let's try this again with the pictures :ryello
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08-25-2014, 10:22 AM
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The Swiss
Bob, I like it!! That is about the way I want to...
Bob, I like it!! That is about the way I want to go. Is this a pull-out table in your first picture?
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08-24-2014, 05:31 PM
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The Swiss
That's not good. I can see them perfectly. ...
That's not good. I can see them perfectly. Every forum works a little differently so I'll have to figure this out ... after dinner :reye2
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08-24-2014, 05:16 PM
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Casita Project: 13 feet of blank canvas
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The Swiss
Sue, nope, not sorry at all, really appreciate...
Sue, nope, not sorry at all, really appreciate your detailed input. I am basically still thinking "tent" so I have a lot to learn.
So, Patriots are basically beds with a bath! I will remember...
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08-09-2014, 06:16 PM
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Casita Project: 13 feet of blank canvas
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The Swiss
Thanks for your insight, Bob. Really missing is...
Thanks for your insight, Bob. Really missing is just the cabinet above the kitchen, the rest is here. Not all in unmolested condition but here. I don't have the front banana couch as mine came with...
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08-09-2014, 06:08 PM
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Blinds for Casita
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The Swiss
Sounds good, thanks. Have a safe trip!
Sounds good, thanks. Have a safe trip!
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08-09-2014, 07:39 AM
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Casita Project: 13 feet of blank canvas
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The Swiss
Thanks Froggie. The journey is definitely part of...
Thanks Froggie. The journey is definitely part of the fun, that's probably why I sold my previous Casita only a couple weeks after "completion".
It starts with dreaming up the possibilities and...
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08-09-2014, 07:24 AM
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1982 Boler remodel, rebuild, restore
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The Swiss
I'm following your build. It is reassuring to...
I'm following your build. It is reassuring to know that I am not the only crazy one starting basically with an empty fiberglass shell. You are doing an awesome job.
Quick question for ya: How...
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08-08-2014, 06:07 PM
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Casita Project: 13 feet of blank canvas
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The Swiss
Casita Project: 13 feet of blank canvas
I have been lurking on this forum for close to 2 years but now it is time that I start posting as I will have to tap into the collective wisdom of this crowd here.
A couple weeks ago I picked up...
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08-07-2014, 01:46 PM
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Blinds for Casita
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The Swiss
Are the curtains still in good conditions? Let me...
Are the curtains still in good conditions? Let me know if you are thinking about selling them!
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