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Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 04-23-2020, 10:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,896
Posted By vanjr
The new northern lite 23 foot trailer looks good....

The new northern lite 23 foot trailer looks good. Probably not going to be cheap tho.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-23-2019, 11:46 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,836
Posted By vanjr
Ridgelines are great mid sized trucks and work...

Ridgelines are great mid sized trucks and work well with most pop-up campers. But I would be hesitant to recommend pulling a trailer over 3000 lbs even with the 5000 lbs rating. I would use the...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-02-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,286
Posted By vanjr
camping UP style.

When I went to the UP a few summers ago we had reservations at Indian lake state park. It was close to July 4. However the number of campgrounds available (albeit some are quite primitive) means that...
Forum: General Chat 01-13-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,385
Posted By vanjr
Wouldn't parkliner be the first fiberglass RV...

Wouldn't parkliner be the first fiberglass RV sold via dealer? That is a niche that would have been filled someday imo. Although prices will go up, if they pull this off there will be a non-stick...
Forum: General Chat 07-16-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,900
Posted By vanjr
I have found warranties to be generally a pain. I...

I have found warranties to be generally a pain. I am less optimistic about the service of local rv dealers than most. Long wait tiimes, "that's not covered," delays, tech out with illness. I think I...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-16-2016, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,786
Posted By vanjr
This is not facebook but a double like for...

This is not facebook but a double like for hunting camps and abandoned gravel pits. Sounds like a fantastic weekend. Many other states have these kind of opportunities.
Forum: General Chat 03-25-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,192
Posted By vanjr
Great post. What an awesome winter. I have...

Great post. What an awesome winter.

I have seen the full time Casita guy on youtube. Good to hear his stuff is helpful (you never know).
Forum: General Chat 03-03-2016, 09:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,224
Posted By vanjr
Michigan also has a non-resident yearly fee that...

Michigan also has a non-resident yearly fee that generally is cheaper than the in and out fee. I do have a strong preference to UP camping however:)
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 01-22-2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,332
Posted By vanjr
If you were going to Texas, the Goose Island...

If you were going to Texas, the Goose Island State park near Rockport is on the water (bay) with pier and fishing and some campsites are in the oak section.
Forum: General Chat 01-06-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,242
Posted By vanjr
Its is not the official name, but I call there...

Its is not the official name, but I call there "Very Cool".
Forum: General Chat 08-11-2015, 07:13 AM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,448
Posted By vanjr
Sunday saw 16 ft scamp heading west on I-10 right...

Sunday saw 16 ft scamp heading west on I-10 right at TX-LA border.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-07-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,396
Posted By vanjr
Sounds like you have a good answer. Another...

Sounds like you have a good answer. Another option to class B is a truck camper. Requires a bigger vehicle, but they are outstanding for boondocking-even if in a driveway if you use a solar option.
Forum: General Chat 08-02-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,448
Posted By vanjr
I doubt there are as many thieves in Kentucky as...

I doubt there are as many thieves in Kentucky as in Florida...

(what a bizarre response by a senior member, unless I missed the SARCASM font).

HTML sarcasm font=Note to self-search all camping...
Forum: General Chat 07-30-2015, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,509
Posted By vanjr
I do not have one, but am interested in why the...

I do not have one, but am interested in why the liberty over your current casita?
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 07-30-2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,088
Posted By vanjr
I have had a lot of good experiences from AAA...

I have had a lot of good experiences from AAA from towing to new battery in the middle of the night. All in my state. It has essentially paid for itself for many years. I have not used it or needed...
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2015, 05:18 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 17,097
Posted By vanjr
It is all about where you live. AC is always...

It is all about where you live. AC is always number one priority, and living in South TX, I do not camp from June till October. Use AC in my popup almost every time, but I have no idea how to turn on...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-21-2015, 07:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,111
Posted By vanjr
I see SO many huge 5ers on the roads, but have no...

I see SO many huge 5ers on the roads, but have no desire to own one. I wonder what I am missing or what I am not thinking about.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-13-2015, 07:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,038
Posted By vanjr
For the Escape, the reason to buy used is that...

For the Escape, the reason to buy used is that you either have to pay delivery, pick up in BC, Canada and wait till July 2016 to pick up.

Production schedule:
Production Schedule...
Forum: General Chat 07-08-2015, 02:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,509
Posted By vanjr
How long was your wait? Congrats.

How long was your wait? Congrats.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-07-2015, 06:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,339
Posted By vanjr
I would keep it as a spare and not replace it. If...

I would keep it as a spare and not replace it. If you have a flat use it briefly till you get you other repaired. I know you are supposed to use tires a limited time but I would have a hard time...
Forum: General Chat 07-06-2015, 07:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,715
Posted By vanjr
Keep it coming!

Keep it coming!
Forum: General Chat 07-04-2015, 03:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,632
Posted By vanjr
Although that $6784 may be lowered by shipping or...

Although that $6784 may be lowered by shipping or the cost of driving to BC, Canada to pick it up (both in terms of time and expenses)
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-01-2015, 07:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,915
Posted By vanjr
Hello William, Sounds like you jumped right in....

Hello William,
Sounds like you jumped right in. This site has a lot of info. The search engine will answer a number of your questions. Calls to Casita may answer some more. Good thing the fiberglass...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-25-2015, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 763
Posted By vanjr
Welcome. In addition to this site and its...

Welcome. In addition to this site and its classified, "fiberglass-RV-4sale.com" has a number of trailers for sale. Unfortunately you may have to travel far and wide:(
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-24-2015, 09:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,053
Posted By vanjr
Welcome. Tell us more-did you get your Casita new...

Welcome. Tell us more-did you get your Casita new or used? Did you trade in or sell the 5th wheel? I find the transition to a fiberglass RV particularly interesting since that is where I am at.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-22-2015, 08:08 AM
Replies: 10
Hi
Views: 1,173
Posted By vanjr
Jon-yes we have to bring a tent if the entire...

Jon-yes we have to bring a tent if the entire family comes (5 kids) but the youngest is now an 11th grader and typically one kid does not care for camping trips. As kids go to college there will be...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-22-2015, 07:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,879
Posted By vanjr
When you say boondocking you mean it! Beautiful. ...

When you say boondocking you mean it! Beautiful.
Did you just stay one night or longer?
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-22-2015, 07:01 AM
Replies: 10
Hi
Views: 1,173
Posted By vanjr
Jon-this site has helped a lot already. As I...

Jon-this site has helped a lot already. As I looked I finally realized there are almost no units that are not listed as deluxe. That was an eye-opener.

The fact that there are not a lot of...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-22-2015, 06:28 AM
Replies: 10
Hi
Views: 1,173
Posted By vanjr
Jon, I am willing to give up the bathroom. I...

Jon, I am willing to give up the bathroom. I think 4 (or 5 depending on which kids decide to go) is the number I need to sleep. From what I read almost everyone gets the deluxe version with the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-21-2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Hi
Views: 1,173
Posted By vanjr
Hi

I am a moderately experienced camper (tents, larger travel trailer and currently an older pop-up) who is looking at lighter campers. I joined this forum to learn more.
Our pop-up is more trouble...
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