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Old 12-25-2024, 01:45 PM   #1
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Hello I am Rob from Las Vegas, Nevada. We going to pick up our 2008 Casita Spirit Deluxe Saturday. Merry Christmas!!

We are already thinking about adding an awning and an axel upgrade with 15" wheels set up to do highway speeds. I would appreciate any advise on purchasing options (what to buy and where to buy it). Any help would be appreciated.

We want to start RVing and seeing the US. We are planning a trip in November next year for our 20 year anniversary.
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Old 12-25-2024, 03:24 PM   #2
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Hello I am Rob from Las Vegas, Nevada. We going to pick up our 2008 Casita Spirit Deluxe Saturday. Merry Christmas!!

We are already thinking about adding an awning and an axel upgrade with 15" wheels set up to do highway speeds. I would appreciate any advise on purchasing options (what to buy and where to buy it). Any help would be appreciated.

We want to start RVing and seeing the US. We are planning a trip in November next year for our 20 year anniversary.
Welcome! Since you mentioned you are new to RVing, just a caution about “highway speeds.” The Casita is a naturally stable trailer and most good ST tires, whether 14” or 15”, are rated for 80+ mph. However, most towing guides and experienced trailer owners recommend limiting towing speeds to around 65 mph. Some states mandate even slower speeds when towing.

With good tires, a well balanced trailer, and appropriate use of weight distribution and sway control, the sky won’t fall if you go a bit faster, but (1) there’s simply more that can go wrong with an articulated rig, and even if the mistake is someone else’s, the faster you’re going, the uglier things can get, and (2) what’s the hurry?- you’re on vacation! As long as you’re not impeding the reasonable flow of traffic, you don’t need to go so fast.

Congrats and best wishes for many safe travels with your new-to-you Casita!
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Old 12-25-2024, 04:37 PM   #3
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Thank you for the information.
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Old 12-26-2024, 09:04 PM   #4
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Welcome! Since you mentioned you are new to RVing, just a caution about “highway speeds.” The Casita is a naturally stable trailer and most good ST tires, whether 14” or 15”, are rated for 80+ mph. However, most towing guides and experienced trailer owners recommend limiting towing speeds to around 65 mph. Some states mandate even slower speeds when towing.

With good tires, a well balanced trailer, and appropriate use of weight distribution and sway control, the sky won’t fall if you go a bit faster, but (1) there’s simply more that can go wrong with an articulated rig, and even if the mistake is someone else’s, the faster you’re going, the uglier things can get, and (2) what’s the hurry?- you’re on vacation! As long as you’re not impeding the reasonable flow of traffic, you don’t need to go so fast.

Congrats and best wishes for many safe travels with your new-to-you Casita!
Those are words of wisdom. The only time I had a trailer tire blowout was going 70 on the Interstate. The weight distribution hitch and friction anti-sway saved my bacon. But changing a tire on the shoulder of the highway was even more harrowing than the blowout. I still kick myself for being in a hurry and being on that road, campground wasn't even that far from home, no need to rush.

With that said, having the tools to make that inevitable tire change quickly I would say is of equal importance. I carry a battery powered impact wrench w deep well socket for removing lug nuts, but also an old fashioned manual lug wrench to finish the tightening.

Happy Camping!
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Old 12-26-2024, 09:16 PM   #5
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Thank you. I do have a lot of tools and I love reasons to buy more. LOL I am already making a long list of stuff I think will be useful for the trailer. I suppose I can add another DeWalt impact driver to the list.
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Old 12-27-2024, 02:20 PM   #6
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I carry a half inch drive torque wrench in my tool box for tightening lug nuts. Casita specifies 90 to 95 lb for their lug nuts. There may be a sticker in the wheel well. Most vehicle manufacturers will give a torque spec for the wheels, especially if they are aluminum or alloy.
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