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Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming) 03-23-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,384
Posted By garycarolyn
I am trying to find St Malo Manitoba in their...

I am trying to find St Malo Manitoba in their park system but it says so such park. Where is the rally? and how can I join the facebook group? We have a 16' Casita Egg.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-17-2024, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,113
Posted By garycarolyn
yes - have heard lots of head bunking

Yes - I even knew about the head bunking and did it anyway - ONCE!
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-05-2023, 08:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,015
Posted By garycarolyn
Tilting book

Wasn't it you who recommended Tilting- a history of Newfoundland? By Robert Mellin? Excellent read
. So good to hear from you two.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-08-2023, 11:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 791
Posted By garycarolyn
window direction

Our one complaint about our Casita is that rain comes in the side closing windows. Eyebrows don't help as they are too shallow. We had to get an air vent cover so we can keep the fan going for air to...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-05-2022, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,388
Posted By garycarolyn
I tried that site and it looks strange, funny...

I tried that site and it looks strange, funny spellings, thought it might be something I wouldn't want to send money to. We would REALLY like to figure out how to keep the rain out of our windows too...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-17-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 779
Posted By garycarolyn
Our right button lights - it is the left one that...

Our right button lights - it is the left one that is frozen. I tried Suburban's web site for a part but couldn't find one (i am not very 'puter savy but I thought I was asking with enough info to get...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-16-2022, 02:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 779
Posted By garycarolyn
Stove control

Thanks - here is a pix. The small plate under the upright pin is rusted and it looks like the 2 "screws" are flat like a rivet. The pin does push down but does not turn to turn on the gas.

It...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-16-2022, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 779
Posted By garycarolyn
Propane stove on/off control

Our on/off control is FROZEN. It won't turn to light the stove. Is there a fix? We tried WD40 on the rusted area around the spindle that holds the circular button. Do we have to buy a new stove? It...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-06-2022, 12:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,642
Posted By garycarolyn
Yes - May might be buggy but not as bad as July...

Yes - May might be buggy but not as bad as July for mosquitos. Mackinaw Mill Creek RV park is just 2 miles east of the bridge and at that time of year you might get good rates just don't take a spot...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-31-2022, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 997
Posted By garycarolyn
Same here for 16' deluxe. I use a net screen with...

Same here for 16' deluxe. I use a net screen with the magnets in the middle but the curved side wall and the lower air conditioner sticking out into the walk way, make it OK but not great. I use a...
Forum: General Chat 07-20-2022, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,733
Posted By garycarolyn
So sorry to hear about your heart wrenching fire-...

So sorry to hear about your heart wrenching fire- A beware story for others- we also plugged our Casita into garage power. We usually put the connection back inside the little door to protect from...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-11-2022, 01:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,393
Posted By garycarolyn
We got them for our old Jimmy to see around our...

We got them for our old Jimmy to see around our Casita. They wobble when you drive. We don't need them with the Trailblazer as the truck is wider.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-24-2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,009
Posted By garycarolyn
Thanks Raz - Yes the 2 burner stove works fine....

Thanks Raz -
Yes the 2 burner stove works fine. The new fridge has a new control board. We just switched the line from the propane tank we had been using to the other one and the fridge seemed to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-23-2022, 07:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,009
Posted By garycarolyn
It works on shore power but not on the propane...

It works on shore power but not on the propane (which we desperately need for state and national forest camping and Boondockers Welcome sites.
After spending a week trying everything, we took it to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-25-2022, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,009
Posted By garycarolyn
Fridge flue

Our Dometic will not cool on propane. We have cleaned the jet and burner but the manual says the flue should be cleaned once a year but to do that you have to remove the refrigerator. The...
Forum: General Chat 04-02-2022, 11:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,665
Posted By garycarolyn
When we traveled from Michigan to California we...

When we traveled from Michigan to California we used the National Geographic Atlas that shows all the National Forest CGs, with our geezer pass it was wonderful to camp cheap and enter Nat Parks for...
Forum: General Chat 04-01-2022, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 703
Posted By garycarolyn
We had a 1996 GMC Jimmy that was "adequate" but...

We had a 1996 GMC Jimmy that was "adequate" but the next year we got a 2008 Trailblazer 6 cyllnder with 5000 towing capacity, that pulls the Casita like a dream. (we haven't tried mountains) Our...
Forum: General Chat 04-01-2022, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 703
Posted By garycarolyn
How far east? We are near I95 in Kalamazoo. Have...

How far east? We are near I95 in Kalamazoo. Have a 16' Casita you could visit. One thing to consider is that the 16' is only 5'10" high inside. If you are tall, you might want to check out head...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-28-2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,392
Posted By garycarolyn
Our 2005 Casita drove through heavy rain and the...

Our 2005 Casita drove through heavy rain and the dirty water came up through the space and got the rat fur really dirty. May have happened more than once since it is really getting ugly. UGH.
Forum: General Chat 03-21-2022, 09:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,904
Posted By garycarolyn
Copper in the UP

Good way from Elkhart north is route 131, instead of I75, there is a nice SFCG called Old 131 north of Grand Rapids that would be a good 1st stop on your way. Another beautiful one near there is...
Forum: General Chat 01-26-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,383
Posted By garycarolyn
Have you seen Elsa Rhae and Barron - their...

Have you seen Elsa Rhae and Barron - their excellent YouTube vids about traveling and living for many years in their 13' Scamp, now living on their newly acquired land in Colorado
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-26-2021, 08:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,181
Posted By garycarolyn
Same with us, we put a large rubber band around...

Same with us, we put a large rubber band around the bag where it overlaps the pail to keep the plastic open, keep it under the sink of our 16' Casita. It barely fits in front of the wheel well.
...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-08-2021, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,492
Posted By garycarolyn
Also the National Geographic paper atlas has all...

Also the National Geographic paper atlas has all the National Forest Cgs
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-26-2021, 09:37 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,265
Posted By garycarolyn
That's the folks living in an igloo. "Crunchy on...

That's the folks living in an igloo. "Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside". Funny!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-07-2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,831
Posted By garycarolyn
Window Louvers against rain

I posted 9/2/20 about our rain problem - YES we are definitely interested in your invention. We have a 2005 16 foot Casita SD.How should we measure the need? the dimensions of the glass?, the...
Forum: Money Matters 05-06-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,499
Posted By garycarolyn
When we went to CA we called our credit union so...

When we went to CA we called our credit union so they would know we were out of the USA. They do not charge a fee for using it in CA. (also take a second card, just in case we need it for some...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-17-2021, 10:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,113
Posted By garycarolyn
shelving in closet

How did you attach the shelves? They look great. I made one shelf in our Cassie, mounted on legs but it flops around (we put jackets and rain coats on it for quick needs and our little butane stove...
Forum: General Chat 02-01-2021, 05:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,993
Posted By garycarolyn
check out BexCatHerder on Youtube, she travels...

check out BexCatHerder on Youtube, she travels out west in a 13' old Casita. She just lifts the tongue and puts it on the hitch. There are many other single ladies who travel in vans and small RVs...
Forum: General Chat 01-09-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,779
Posted By garycarolyn
dolly/hitch weight

I saw that too and wondered... whaaa?
Forum: General Chat 01-02-2021, 12:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,779
Posted By garycarolyn
We also rented the movie on your recommendation....

We also rented the movie on your recommendation. First thunk was Desi's head, we did the same thing! I thought Lucy was hilarious but my husband (who does most of the driving and worrying about...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-27-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,214
Posted By garycarolyn
sink install

Beautiful work. our 2005 SD needs it too. Want to come to Michigan and beautify ours? Ha - it's been wet and dreary here for days.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2020, 08:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,248
Posted By garycarolyn
When we got our Casita, we checked the TV and...

When we got our Casita, we checked the TV and found that the wire that goes from the TV battery to our pig tail wasn't connected so we had to manually hook it up (after reading on line how to do it).
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2020, 08:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,663
Posted By garycarolyn
I love the little table I made to be clamped on...

I love the little table I made to be clamped on the belly band of our 16' Casita with a supporting attached broom stick to the ground. Somewhere in the modifications section of this feed is my review...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-09-2020, 11:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,194
Posted By garycarolyn
Michigan is blessed with a LOT of State Forest...

Michigan is blessed with a LOT of State Forest campgrounds and USFCGs, "all are on water of some kind" is their mantra. After Labor Day the crowds are at bay as are the mosquitoes. Try Sylvania...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-08-2020, 12:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,466
Posted By garycarolyn
We are south of Grand Rapids if you want to see...

We are south of Grand Rapids if you want to see our 16' Casita. We loved the pop up camper but really love the Casita with bathroom!!! We both had to give up sleeping on the ground. Having a ready...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-05-2020, 05:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,501
Posted By garycarolyn
New to you Casita

Just know that rain will come in the open windows from draining off the roof and down the curved sides. We love ours, just have to get used to its idiosyncrasies, like a new to you house (which it...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-03-2020, 08:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,831
Posted By garycarolyn
Rain gutters

I posted a need a few years ago about our new to us Casita and rain coming in the windows. We were not aware of the problem until all our bedding got soaked on day. YES there is a great need for...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-07-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,970
Posted By garycarolyn
wind scfreen

Would that window screen also keep spiders out of the assembly that plug up the lines?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-20-2020, 05:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,467
Posted By garycarolyn
Thank you - your fixes look great. Will try again...

Thank you - your fixes look great. Will try again to make something.We have never pulled the air conditioner out to check behind it so see what condition the floor and sides are in. Any experience...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-09-2020, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,467
Posted By garycarolyn
Thanks - but our space is 11 and half" by 21 and...

Thanks - but our space is 11 and half" by 21 and half".
I had pieced one together out of tarp material using the grommets from the tarp but it stretched (much to my surprise). Also the grommets are...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-06-2020, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,467
Posted By garycarolyn
front air conditioner cover

Our 16' Casita has the below closet air conditioner but there is no cover on the outside vent to keep out traveling dust and dirt. Is that cover necessary? If so, where would I get one? I tried to...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 03-25-2020, 11:42 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,812
Posted By garycarolyn
dry camping in MI

I wish we could find those disbursed spots in MI US Forests. We love the State forest CGs. Last summer we stayed at Arbutus just south of White Fish Point in the UP, among many others. Gorgeous.
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 03-25-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,812
Posted By garycarolyn
Woah - I thought we weren't supposed to be nasty!...

Woah - I thought we weren't supposed to be nasty! What part of a person in a self contained fiberglass camper would be in any way a threat to others? We don't need a bathroom, don't need groceries,...
Forum: General Chat 03-04-2020, 03:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,705
Posted By garycarolyn
[/QUOTE] Broke my heart to see him plan to...

[/QUOTE]
Broke my heart to see him plan to tear out the interior of the Trillium because I thought it was so beautiful, but he is who he is. Been watching Slim for a long time. Love his...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-25-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,857
Posted By garycarolyn
For us the hot water wasn't getting out of the...

For us the hot water wasn't getting out of the hot water tank so we took the by pass valve out and cleaned it so it would work properly to let the hot water flow out of the tank. That was last fall,...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 11-29-2019, 08:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,268
Posted By garycarolyn
MI rally

Thank you, we went to the rally at Algonac in 2017, great fun. BTW - the ferry to Canada from Algonac is a great way to the northern shore of Lake Eric and Ontario and the Provincial Parks along the...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 11-28-2019, 03:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,268
Posted By garycarolyn
How do I find the info on the Sept Michigan rally?

How do I find the info on the Sept Michigan rally?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-22-2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,270
Posted By garycarolyn
I always wear the 2 camper keys and the hitch...

I always wear the 2 camper keys and the hitch lock key on a ribbon around my neck. As I am the one to unlock the hitch and get stuff out of the camper as we set up, or get to the potty or make lunch...
Forum: General Chat 11-02-2019, 11:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,623
Posted By garycarolyn
Ditto for us with our 16' Casita. I keep a 2 foot...

Ditto for us with our 16' Casita. I keep a 2 foot level inside the camper door so I can monitor the leveling side to side then get the blocks if needed, then Gary pulls up on them, we raise the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-31-2019, 11:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,077
Posted By garycarolyn
I did the same for our 16' Casita. Posted the pix...

I did the same for our 16' Casita. Posted the pix somewhere in the forum. Cardboard pattern then cut luan.
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