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Rachel Nguyen
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-17-2023, 12:40 PM
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What is Needed: a Slide Out Fiberglass Camper.
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Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
There are 13’ campers with big beds, no slide out...
There are 13’ campers with big beds, no slide out required. Our Playpac, for example, has nearly a king size when it is all made up. The box is tiny, but the front kitchen configuration means there...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-17-2023, 12:34 PM
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Playpac door leaks
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Rachel Nguyen
Playpac door leaks
Hi guys, I am wondering how my fellow playpac owners have dealt with a leaky door. The shape of the doorway protrudes out from the side of the camper and ours is really leaky. We will certainly try...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-31-2023, 08:23 PM
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Layouts for tall people?
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816
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
The front galley is a great design. We have a...
The front galley is a great design. We have a vintage playpack that has a front kitchen. The bed configuration in ours can be a king or two twins. You could certainly make one of the sides longer to...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-19-2023, 01:40 PM
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Boler empty shell...
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1,429
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
Beautiful! Can. Ask what you lined the interior...
Beautiful! Can. Ask what you lined the interior with? It looks great.
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
04-03-2023, 09:19 PM
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Starting from scratch
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1,812
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
The more I think about it,the better I like the...
The more I think about it,the better I like the idea of a portable power station and a solar panel. Our rig is so tiny and we really only need enough juice for a couple led lights and charging our...
Forum:
General Chat
04-02-2023, 04:38 PM
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Playpac Hitch hut project by TrailKing
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2,281
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
Thank you for the additional pictures! I love the...
Thank you for the additional pictures! I love the porta potty cabinet, lol.
Forum:
General Chat
03-22-2023, 11:09 AM
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Playpac Hitch hut project by TrailKing
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2,281
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
Layout for Playpac
I am inspired to think about the layout up front. Part of me loves the idea of a private closet for the porta potty, but it is also a LOT of space for a single use. Your setup seems like it might be...
Forum:
General Chat
03-21-2023, 11:22 AM
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Playpac Hitch hut project by TrailKing
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2,281
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
I am so inspired by your restoration! We just...
I am so inspired by your restoration! We just started gutting ours and are starting to think about the layout. I LOVE your twin bed set up. Looks like you can still do the king, too, if you want.
...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
03-21-2023, 08:29 AM
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Starting from scratch
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1,812
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
For sure!
For sure!
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
03-19-2023, 12:42 PM
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Starting from scratch
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1,812
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
We feel bad about how much work went into the POs...
We feel bad about how much work went into the POs build, but it just didn’t seem possible to salvage any of it. Starting from literal scratch is definitely more than we bargained for, but I think we...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
03-11-2023, 03:05 PM
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Starting from scratch
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1,812
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
Update
Hi gang,
Thanks all, for weighing in. We ended up deciding to gut the camper, so all the wiring is coming out. In a way, it makes the whole project easier. It seems a shame because a prior owner did...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
03-11-2023, 11:53 AM
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Starting from scratch
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1,812
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
About the water heater- Yeah, this one is a Bosch...
About the water heater- Yeah, this one is a Bosch meant for under sinks. I taking it out is probably the right choice. Unfortunately none of the original equipment is available on this rig. It...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
03-07-2023, 08:53 PM
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Starting from scratch
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1,812
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
That looks great. I wonder if we will have to...
That looks great. I wonder if we will have to replace all the romex?
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
03-07-2023, 01:39 PM
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Starting from scratch
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1,812
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
I think we are going to have to do exactly that....
I think we are going to have to do exactly that. Yesterday I took another peek at the box and realized that the breakers are all wet, probably from condensation. Also, the water heater has been...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
03-02-2023, 08:57 PM
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Starting from scratch
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1,812
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
This is exactly the kind of step by step advice I...
This is exactly the kind of step by step advice I was looking for. Thank you! We are hoping to salvage the 120v system and put in a 12v alongside. I appreciate your help!
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-26-2023, 07:34 PM
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Starting from scratch
Views:
1,812
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
The guy we bought it from wasn’t the one who did...
The guy we bought it from wasn’t the one who did the reno, but he might know a little about it. My suspicion is that something got jostled when we towed it home.
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-26-2023, 03:19 PM
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Original Playpac Layout Help
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440
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Rachel Nguyen
Original Playpac Layout Help
Hi friends,
As we consider restoring our Playpac Super Hitch Hut, It would be really helpful to have some of the basic dimensions of the original layout. Would anyone be willing to take some...
Forum:
Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
02-23-2023, 08:23 AM
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89
How often do you cook inside?
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13,826
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
That Scamp kitchen is amazing! So much counter...
That Scamp kitchen is amazing! So much counter space! Is there a sink somewhere?
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-21-2023, 07:28 AM
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19
Starting from scratch
Views:
1,812
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
That sounds like a great place to start. I think...
That sounds like a great place to start. I think our needs are going to be pretty simple, but if we are having to rewire the whole thing, we will try and plan ahead for what we might want to add in...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-20-2023, 10:16 PM
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19
Starting from scratch
Views:
1,812
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
Starting from scratch
Hi friends,
My husband and I just bought a vintage playpac. The previous owners stripped the 12 volt system completely, along with the propane. During their reno, they installed what looks like a...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
02-18-2023, 05:46 AM
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6
Back in the family
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805
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
Thank you!
Thank you!
Forum:
Hi, I am....
02-17-2023, 02:50 PM
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6
Back in the family
Views:
805
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
Back in the family
The trailer is in great shape. The previous owner had done a bit of a muddled restoration, so our plan is to redo it at some point, but for now, it is in perfectly useable condition. I am really...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
02-17-2023, 02:36 PM
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6
Back in the family
Views:
805
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
I managed to attach pics, but am not sure why...
I managed to attach pics, but am not sure why they rotated.
Forum:
Hi, I am....
02-17-2023, 02:11 PM
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6
Back in the family
Views:
805
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
Back in the family
Hi friends,
I am so excited to be back as an active member of the community. About 15 years ago we had a Casita Spirit that we ended up selling to finance a trip to Vietnam. Since then, I have...
Forum:
General Chat
09-08-2007, 07:17 PM
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10
Front Window Trailers
Views:
2,006
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
My Casita has a front window because it doesn't...
My Casita has a front window because it doesn't have the bathroom. You can order them that way. (Mine is a 2004)
Forum:
Classified Archives
09-08-2007, 04:20 PM
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1
2004 Casita Spirit 17
Views:
4,032
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
UPDATE: Hi guys, The Casita has been...
UPDATE:
Hi guys,
The Casita has been sold locally. Thanks!
PS: For some reason I can't edit my original post. Sorry about that.
Forum:
Classified Archives
09-06-2007, 10:08 AM
Replies:
1
2004 Casita Spirit 17
Views:
4,032
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
Hey all you East Coast Casita fans! We are...
Hey all you East Coast Casita fans! We are selling our beloved little 17 Spirit standard to finance a trip to Vietnam!
This model is great for families as it has the front gaucho which converts...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-06-2007, 09:20 AM
Replies:
6
I killed it
Views:
2,034
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
Thanks for all the info, you guys! Sadly, we...
Thanks for all the info, you guys!
Sadly, we are thinking we are going to sell our beloved little egg, and would like to replace the battery before we put it on the market. Pete, your info is...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-05-2007, 04:35 PM
Replies:
6
I killed it
Views:
2,034
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
Yup, We left the Casita plugged in and...
Yup,
We left the Casita plugged in and boiled our deep cycle battery to death. Even with new battery acid, it won't hold a charge.
So, where does one buy an inexpensive deep cycle? We have...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
10-10-2006, 09:29 PM
Replies:
4
Cape Cod for Columbus Day Weekend
Views:
1,976
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
Hi all, I wanted to update you on Nickerson...
Hi all,
I wanted to update you on Nickerson State Park in Brewster, MA. IT WAS GREAT!
The weather was phenomenal and we showed up at the park on Saturday at around noon. They had opened a...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-11-2006, 06:29 AM
Replies:
4
Cape Cod for Columbus Day Weekend
Views:
1,976
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
Hi guys! I have no idea what the chances are...
Hi guys!
I have no idea what the chances are of getting a site without reservations are. I am going to look into getting reservations and will probably try for section six. (I have heard that is...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-23-2006, 01:45 PM
Replies:
48
New Car
Views:
7,260
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
A tow bumper is just that... you stick a tow ball...
A tow bumper is just that... you stick a tow ball onto the bumper itself. Hence the lower tow rating. If I were you I would definately get a real hitch installed! It is much better because you can...
Forum:
Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
08-22-2006, 04:25 PM
Replies:
28
Rhubarb, the Okra of fruits?
Views:
5,249
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
I LOVE rhubarb! Please tell us how your...
I LOVE rhubarb!
Please tell us how your recipe turns out!!!!
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
08-21-2006, 09:30 PM
Replies:
4
Cape Cod for Columbus Day Weekend
Views:
1,976
Posted By
Rachel Nguyen
Hi all, I haven't posted for awhile, but...
Hi all,
I haven't posted for awhile, but recently got back from an idyllic week of camping in the Casita and decided I needed my fiberforum fix, LOL.
DH and the kids and I are planning to spend...
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