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Hi, I am....
10-10-2022, 02:51 PM
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Waiting for my Casita
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4,245
Posted By
Gene680
I got it on the exact day and time. I love it!
I got it on the exact day and time. I love it!
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-01-2022, 09:42 AM
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8
Need advice about Renogy suitcase
Views:
2,400
Posted By
Gene680
That's what the controller is for. Once the...
That's what the controller is for. Once the battery is fully charged it goes into the maintenance mode and keeps it charged. I've had a solar panel continuously on batteries for months at a time...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-01-2022, 03:10 AM
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8
Need advice about Renogy suitcase
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2,400
Posted By
Gene680
Solar suitcase
Diane, keep it connected. The controller will manage the battery and keep it in good condition just fine.
It will keep your battery charged and conditioned. l had a 100 watt Renege solar panel...
Forum:
Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
06-21-2022, 02:43 AM
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Water pump in 2011 Casita SD
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1,529
Posted By
Gene680
Water pump model
It doesn't matter that you have the same manufacturer. Any 12 volt water pump will work. West Marine , Northern tool and others have them as well as Amazon. Try to match the gallons per minute GPM...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-27-2022, 03:34 AM
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15
I Found a Scamp!!!
Views:
2,801
Posted By
Gene680
Great story!
Loved your story. Where there's a will there's a way. I have no doubt you'll turn it into a real jewel!
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-23-2022, 03:48 PM
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20
I burned a hole in my sink!
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5,070
Posted By
Gene680
Try a patch then paint.
Other than replacing the entire sink your could patch the burn with marine tex, sand it smooth and paint the whole sink.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-14-2022, 01:06 PM
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7
Auto Park coming on when in Reverse
Views:
1,997
Posted By
Gene680
I had to remove the auto park feature
I had a 1996 National Tropical and the auto park was giving me problems. I found out it was pretty common and you stood the change of getting stranded. I found an excellent step-by-step method to...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-12-2022, 05:24 PM
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6
Adding a solar controller
Views:
2,185
Posted By
Gene680
Perfect just what I was looking for
Thanks Frank. It's the answer I needed. I was looking for suggestions on where to place the controller. I already have a Renogy controller and a 100 watt panel currently as a temporary setup on my...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
03-08-2022, 12:23 PM
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55
battery charging from tow vehicle
Views:
14,201
Posted By
Gene680
Another question about the subject
My Ridgeline has a tow package which includes a larger alternator. Would this provide enough boost to charge the Casita house battery while driving?
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-23-2022, 08:40 PM
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6
Adding a solar controller
Views:
2,185
Posted By
Gene680
Adding a solar controller
I take delivery of my SD in August. I ordered only the solar plug. Casita confirmed the plug goes directly to the battery because the Zamp suitcase they offer has the proper fuse. I don't like...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-17-2022, 03:58 AM
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6
New to Forum
Views:
1,133
Posted By
Gene680
Welcome to the home of great information and...
Welcome to the home of great information and assistance. I'm also from SW Florida (N Ft Myers) and am waiting for my 2022 SD ready for pickup on August 11th.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-11-2022, 12:13 PM
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11
Frig won't work on 120
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1,236
Posted By
Gene680
Yes Walt the AC plug is inside the refrigerator...
Yes Walt the AC plug is inside the refrigerator compartment. It's a common problem for the plug to vibrate its self loose. It's a standard AC socket.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-11-2022, 11:48 AM
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11
Frig won't work on 120
Views:
1,236
Posted By
Gene680
Check the AC plug
It is common for the AC plug to vibrate loose on the frig. Check that first.
Forum:
Hi, I am....
12-13-2021, 09:17 AM
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5
Look out North America, here we come…
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1,135
Posted By
Gene680
Ridgeline
That's the only thing about the Ridgeline I don't like, the radio system. It's confusing and anti-intuitive in my opinion. I use it on apple play and it is easier. The rest of the truck is...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
12-13-2021, 04:39 AM
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5
Look out North America, here we come…
Views:
1,135
Posted By
Gene680
Welcome Tim
This is a great place to learn. We have a lot in common. My new Spirit Deluxe is scheduled for delivery August 11, 2022. I bought a new Honda Ridgeline, installed the brake controller and am...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
10-19-2021, 08:40 PM
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10
Hi Everyone! From beautiful Cape Coral Florida
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1,027
Posted By
Gene680
I live in North Fort Myers.
I live in North Fort Myers.
Forum:
Hi, I am....
10-19-2021, 04:24 PM
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10
Hi Everyone! From beautiful Cape Coral Florida
Views:
1,027
Posted By
Gene680
No worries you can change your options before...
No worries you can change your options before they begin construction. I changed models. I went from an Independence to a Spirit and eliminated a few things I had ordered. I kept the solar...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
10-14-2021, 06:46 PM
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10
Hi Everyone! From beautiful Cape Coral Florida
Views:
1,027
Posted By
Gene680
Welcome neighbors
Hi I live in North Fort Myers. I've been following Casitas for several years and ordered a 2022 with delivery August 11, 2022. I originally ordered an Independence but earlier this week changed to...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-11-2021, 12:31 PM
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34
2018 or newer Honda Ridgeline
Views:
3,139
Posted By
Gene680
My 2021 Ridgeline
I bought my new Ridgeline specifically to tow my 2022 Casita Independence which is on order. I love the truck! I looked at Toyota Tacomas but decided the Ridgeline ride and cabin were much nicer. ...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-16-2021, 10:07 AM
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8
Casita / microwave
Views:
4,584
Posted By
Gene680
Check the plug
It may have come unplugged from the electrical outlet in the compartment. I would check that first.
Forum:
Hi, I am....
07-11-2021, 12:08 PM
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11
Waiting for my Casita
Views:
4,245
Posted By
Gene680
. The deposit is $2,000. You can use either a...
. The deposit is $2,000. You can use either a credit card or a personal check.
Forum:
Hi, I am....
07-11-2021, 05:49 AM
Replies:
11
Waiting for my Casita
Views:
4,245
Posted By
Gene680
Waiting
Thanks, Steve,
Same here I'm selling my house and a 35 ft motorhome and the extra time is needed. I bought a 2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD and already installed the brake controller and a fiberglass...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
07-08-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies:
11
Waiting for my Casita
Views:
4,245
Posted By
Gene680
Waiting for my Casita
After lurking on the site for years I've finally ordered a new Casita Independence. I took the drive from Florida to Texas and finalized my order. My timing couldn't have been worse. The wait time...
Forum:
Classified Archives
10-18-2018, 11:47 AM
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6
FL |
SOLD 2015 Casita Independence Deluxe
Views:
3,048
Posted By
Gene680
Price ?
Did I miss it ?
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-18-2018, 12:03 PM
Replies:
6
Bigfoot Window Shade Repairs
Views:
4,183
Posted By
Gene680
Shade repair is pretty easy
I repaired 3 shades in my former class A. You can buy repair kits at Campers World or online. It’s new string and other bits you’ll need. The video makes easy work of it.
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-25-2018, 07:00 PM
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7
Solar Idea - Need Some Help
Views:
1,510
Posted By
Gene680
RV Sues does this and it’s a neat setup
Go to her site and click on her solar setup.
What’s cool and my cuppa’ tea | rvsue and her canine crew (https://rvsueandcrew.net/whats-cool-and-my-cuppa-tea/)
This is her latest blog. She has...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-23-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies:
5
Interlux bBightside Pre-Kote
Views:
5,693
Posted By
Gene680
Suggestion
Google “paint roll and tip”
Forum:
General Chat
03-16-2018, 10:46 AM
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16
our most recent trouting trip
Views:
1,398
Posted By
Gene680
Did you catch any fish ?
Did you catch any fish ?
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-10-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies:
13
HI, I'm a new member from Southwest Florida
Views:
1,202
Posted By
Gene680
North Fort Myers here.
North Fort Myers here.
Forum:
Forum Admin, News & Announcements
12-23-2017, 12:09 PM
Replies:
35
Daily email has stopped again
Views:
3,364
Posted By
Gene680
Thanks Bob. It’s spparently a forum server...
Thanks Bob. It’s spparently a forum server problem. See my last post.
Forum:
Forum Admin, News & Announcements
12-23-2017, 12:06 PM
Replies:
35
Daily email has stopped again
Views:
3,364
Posted By
Gene680
Thanks Mary !!
Thanks Mary !!
Forum:
Forum Admin, News & Announcements
12-23-2017, 12:06 PM
Replies:
35
Daily email has stopped again
Views:
3,364
Posted By
Gene680
It’s apparently a server problem.
I got this message this morning from Mary:
So sorry this email thing has reared its ugly head again. We're working on it. (Thanks for the heads up about it.)
Mary F.
FiberglassRV.com...
Forum:
Forum Admin, News & Announcements
12-22-2017, 06:47 PM
Replies:
35
Daily email has stopped again
Views:
3,364
Posted By
Gene680
Thanks Janet. I just did that and nothing new...
Thanks Janet. I just did that and nothing new came up just some old notifications. No worries. Maybe others are not noticing if anything is missing as happened before it was a number of days before...
Forum:
Forum Admin, News & Announcements
12-22-2017, 05:49 PM
Replies:
35
Daily email has stopped again
Views:
3,364
Posted By
Gene680
Gmail has an excellent spam filter. I rarely get...
Gmail has an excellent spam filter. I rarely get spam but can easily check the spam folder. As well as the trash folder. I brought this up because in the past the daily emails stopped for a number of...
Forum:
Forum Admin, News & Announcements
12-21-2017, 03:42 PM
Replies:
35
Daily email has stopped again
Views:
3,364
Posted By
Gene680
Daily email has stopped again
I haven’t gotten the daily email for the past two days. Is it just me ?
Forum:
Classified Archives
12-08-2017, 03:04 AM
Replies:
13
CA |
SOLD: 2012 Escape 19' - $24,000
Views:
3,261
Posted By
Gene680
Hmmmm
Curious use of the English language. Sounds suspicious to me. Read it carefully.
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
10-03-2017, 09:54 AM
Replies:
16
IPhone App for Camping
Views:
2,510
Posted By
Gene680
All stays app is the best
It’s worth every penny. I use it exclusively for planning and finding places to stay at the last minute. :)
Forum:
Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
10-01-2017, 08:03 AM
Replies:
32
Foot-operated washing machine
Views:
7,610
Posted By
Gene680
John Steinbeck in his book “Travels with Charlie”...
John Steinbeck in his book “Travels with Charlie” put his clothes in a 5 gallon bucket, with a cover and with soap and water then hung it with a bungee cord in his truck camper. It jiggled up and...
Forum:
Forum Admin, News & Announcements
09-28-2017, 01:11 PM
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37
Not Getting FGRV To My E-Mail
Views:
3,882
Posted By
Gene680
Looks like a server problem
Sounds like a lot of us are missing the daily update. It must be a server problem or software glitch. Hopefully the admins are working on it. I miss my little slice of interesting camper stuff. :(
Forum:
Forum Admin, News & Announcements
09-27-2017, 03:01 PM
Replies:
37
Not Getting FGRV To My E-Mail
Views:
3,882
Posted By
Gene680
Not Getting FGRV To My E-Mail
Same here. Nothing since Friday. I miss it ! I didn't change my email address.
Forum:
Hi, I am....
08-30-2017, 04:58 AM
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17
new to fg and glamping!
Views:
2,964
Posted By
Gene680
4200
4200 is half the strength of 5200 and allows you to remove what you're trying to seal. Personally I would stick with just butyl. I like the beeswax fix too. Very clever.
Forum:
Hi, I am....
08-29-2017, 11:45 AM
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17
new to fg and glamping!
Views:
2,964
Posted By
Gene680
No don't use 5200
"Iwas planning on pulling the windows and butyl taping. Then sealing with 3m mairine 5200. But that would be all for not if the windows rubber is no good. Any thoughts? "
Don't use 5200. It's...
Forum:
General Chat
08-02-2017, 10:16 AM
Replies:
67
AM/FM portable radio.
Views:
6,011
Posted By
Gene680
Crane has the best quality
I'm a retired radio guy. 39 years and I've seen them all. I also recommend Crane.
AM/FM Radios | C. Crane (https://www.ccrane.com/AM-FM-Radios?by=Category)
As in everything, you get what you...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-15-2017, 10:11 AM
Replies:
4
Floor removal by door on 13' scamp
Views:
1,550
Posted By
Gene680
Try a Dremel
I would try to carefully grind the rivet head off with a dremel.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-12-2017, 10:28 AM
Replies:
24
Cleaning aluminum window frames
Views:
7,916
Posted By
Gene680
Never Dull is available in the U.S.
West Marine Carries Never Dull. Probably also at auto parts stores.
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-17-2017, 12:41 PM
Replies:
20
Original electrical 1981 Scamp 13 help
Views:
6,345
Posted By
Gene680
Find one to look st
My first thought would be to find a nearby scamp owner and ask to inspect it. Track the wires, take pictures and take notes. That would be a good start.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-27-2017, 09:49 AM
Replies:
53
Tug Can'k keep up with DC fridge requirements?
Views:
5,474
Posted By
Gene680
Battery age
I would more likely check your battery. 7 years is a long time for a battery under any conditions.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-18-2017, 11:21 AM
Replies:
19
Would love some help/ Gonna rip out rat fur in scamp
Views:
8,162
Posted By
Gene680
Bolts vs rivets
You might want to check the forums on replacing the rivets with bolts. Aluminum rivets are designed to shear off if the Fiberglas experiences severe flexing rather than crack or tear the glass....
Forum:
General Chat
02-08-2017, 07:23 PM
Replies:
2
What a Deal!
Views:
1,395
Posted By
Gene680
It it walks like a duck
Smells like a scam to me. I routinely report some jerk who posts Casitas for a low price. He's easy to spot because his posts have nonsense characters on each side of the headline. He's all over...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-14-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies:
11
Restoring gel coat shine on Trillium
Views:
4,473
Posted By
Gene680
Zep works !
This summer I used Zep wet look floor finish on a fiberglass motor home. I also cleaned with bar keepers friend, washed with tsp then rinsed. You need to apply it with a clean microfiber cloth that...
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