Maintenance & Restoration

Chillywilly · 06-05-2013, 11:00 PM

I'm new to this site but there must be something wrong with me! I want every egg I see. Read about them constantly. Love Casitas, Scamps, Burros, Trilliums, even the old apaches though they are not quite the egg family. My bucket list.....Casita or scamp 13' with bath. Is there any cure for this? How did everyone decide which one was "the one"?

**Frederick L. Simson** · 06-05-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chillywilly

How did everyone decide which one was "the one"?

I can't have just one, I have two. Some of us have three, or more...

David B. · 06-05-2013, 11:20 PM

I believe most purchase what fits their needs and constraints, such as how much can their tow vehicle handle, how much can they afford, how often will they use it and where (off the grid, only in parks) will they use it, do they need AC where they camp (humid climates), where will they be storing it (in garage, storage facilities), and what size are they comfortable pulling. One big thing that gets us to purchase, is what is available in their "search circle".
We have been blessed twice with 13' Scamps in Arizona.
Dave & Paula

Donna D. · 06-06-2013, 06:32 AM

Hi Bill,

to FiberglassRV, we're glad you're here

I'm a visual person, I think eggs are cute. When I was shopping, budget, layout, tow needs all fit in the needs portion of the equation. But I knew if I didn't like the look, it wouldn't be for me. Consequently... I bought an egg!

Best of luck on your egg hunt!

kootenaigirl · 06-06-2013, 07:54 AM

Hi, as Frederick said some of us can't decide and have multiples! I have been up to 3 at times and seem to always have 2. Once you start looking seriously you will start to notice little differences and some may appeal more than others but they are all great. The other good thing is they tend to hold their value so you can try a few and usually not loose money if you sell.
Good luck.

fusedlight · 06-06-2013, 08:23 AM

No, I'm not obsessed with eggs. I can step away from my egg any time I want. It doesn't have a....have a...have...a....

Oooooo.... shiny....new things for my egg....

KevinPete · 06-06-2013, 08:28 AM

Yes. Yes, we are.

rabbit · 06-06-2013, 09:41 AM

Sites like FGRV encourage enthusiasts to flock together for mutual reinforcement. My personal enthusiasm is for the utility and durability of a glass box. Having spent a considerable stretch of my misguided youth tapping 55gal drums of resin, tossing around milled fibers and micro balloons, spraying gelcoat, laying up, and smelling like styrene 24/7, I'm certainly not in a state of mystical communion with the things but I have a fair idea whence their virtues and limitations derive.

jack

carlkeigley · 06-06-2013, 10:10 AM

I like my eggs deviled.

I'm a first time travel trailer buyer.
I spent a year or two looking, drooling, desiring, comparing.
It's all about personal lifestyle, needs, etc.
I started with the typical stick search. Then moved into the
teardrop arena and found this site and moved into the egg class.

For me personally, the sticks won on initial cost.
Teardrops won on weight and smaller TV capabilities.
Then the glass eggs.......hmmmmmmm. They win on all my scales.

The glass eggs weigh heavier on the scale of investment as well as luxury items.
New, the initial cost may be higher, but longevity and resale will quickly tip the scales.

And

to the Forums Bill
When first starting out on a search, the search is part of the joy,
even if it can be agonizing at times.........LOL

David Tilston · 06-06-2013, 11:20 AM

As the owner of four Trillium trailers, I am not obsessed at all. I only shop continuously, research the brand, and play with, (work on) the trailers as much as possible. I can quit anytime.

**RogerDat** · 06-06-2013, 11:25 AM

I too looked at bunches of options, stick built to FG to small motorhome, watched the sale prices speculated and drooled. Like Carl I found that part of the fun.

Bought the Scamp we went to look at because like Everest "it was there" and DW said "Oh it's so cute" despite being gray and black on the outside, dusty, sticky and black on the inside.

Can't argue when the cute potential overcomes being a mess.

Went camping the next day.

Carol H · 06-06-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Chillywilly

How did everyone decide which one was "the one"?

Best advise is to attend a rally near you and see a bunch of different makes/models/sizes all in one spot. Nothing bets actually going and sitting in one for a few minutes in helping to decide which is "the one".

When I first started looking for an egg and was sure based on photos and what I read here I know which make/size was "the one". That was until I had an opportunity to actually see one and sit in "the one" I thought I wanted for a few minutes. I love "the one" I ended up buying but have since sat in a few more trailers and now know "the one" in my future is really a different one.

carlkeigley · 06-06-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Carol H

Best advise is to attend a rally near you and see a bunch of different makes/models/sizes all in one spot. Nothing bets actually going and sitting in one for a few minutes in helping to decide which is "the one".

When I first started looking for an egg and was sure based on photos and what I read here I know which make/size was "the one". That was until I had an opportunity to actually see one and sit in "the one" I thought I wanted for a few minutes. I love "the one" I ended up buying but have since sat in a few more trailers and now know "the one" in my future is really a different one.

Had to laugh because as true as this is in eggs,
my mind went to the dating websites.

Thanks for the unintended humor.

Carol H · 06-06-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by carlkeigley

Had to laugh because as true as this is in eggs,
my mind went to the dating websites.

Thanks for the unintended humor.

LOL well having been 24 years with "the one" I probable shouldn't admit it but my mine did as well as I was typing it!

carlkeigley · 06-06-2013, 12:00 PM

We just crossed the 45 year mark June 3.

emers382 · 06-06-2013, 12:07 PM

And 39 for us on the 1st. Still no egg yet though

deryk · 06-06-2013, 02:16 PM

When I was in my 20's I looked at several small travel trailers...almost bought one till my foot went through the fall. Heard leaks and rot were common...so didn't buy one...10 years later I bought a fiberglass sailboat and learned about fiberglassing so when my boat got totalled from hurricane Sandy it just made sense to stick with fiberglass.

_Scamp87_ · 06-06-2013, 03:35 PM

I bought the first one i could find in my low low price range. Will i get another one?.....definitely!

Chillywilly · 06-06-2013, 10:35 PM

Thanks for welcoming me to the forum. I will continue to lean on everyone for advise. Thanks for putting things in perspective, too. I want our own bathroom, bed and fridge. It will have to fit our impossible budget. Other than that, I'm EGG-cited!