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Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-19-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,592
Posted By monasimpson
Recently sold a 1990 16' Casita, completely...

Recently sold a 1990 16' Casita, completely gutted and restored to excellent shape for 6,500. I know, the buyers got a great deal....hope they enjoy it.
Forum: Classified Archives 06-11-2015, 10:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,896
Posted By monasimpson
Advice: Order the foam sizes you need on the...

Advice: Order the foam sizes you need on the internet. Lots of outlets will ship what you need. Density: Soft-Medium or Firm
Making covers is not at all difficult. Simple Way:Cover circumference...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-28-2015, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,269
Posted By monasimpson
I hope that you have alot of time and alot of...

I hope that you have alot of time and alot of talent. If that is not the case, you are going to spend alot of money.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 03-03-2015, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,126
Posted By monasimpson
Across the river, Levis, is a smaller town and...

Across the river, Levis, is a smaller town and may have camping places available. A ferry will get you to Quebec in a few minutes.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-21-2015, 05:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 27,167
Posted By monasimpson
I have just purchased my 3rd Subaru, 2014...

I have just purchased my 3rd Subaru, 2014 Outback. I purchased the extended warranty and read it. It is stated that the warranty is not in effect if the Subaru is used as a tow vehicle. I used my...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-21-2015, 02:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 27,167
Posted By monasimpson
Subaru will not honor a warranty if used as a tow...

Subaru will not honor a warranty if used as a tow vehicle. Lots of people use them if they travel light, rv less than 2,000. Also lots of people travel at 60mph or less, if on back roads.
Forum: Classified Archives 12-09-2014, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,494
Posted By monasimpson
Casita 16' 1990 Restored in WI is sold. 12/08/14

Casita 16' 1990 Restored in WI is sold. 12/08/14
Forum: Classified Archives 12-09-2014, 08:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,342
Posted By monasimpson
The Casita 16' 1990 Restored in WI has been sold.

The Casita 16' 1990 Restored in WI has been sold.
Forum: Classified Archives 09-04-2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,342
Posted By monasimpson
Dan in Burlington, Casita 16' 1990...

Dan in Burlington,
Casita 16' 1990 restored....is where you are able to see before and after photos.
I was impressed at the outcome, and i hope you will be too. Mona
Forum: Classified Archives 09-04-2014, 08:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,342
Posted By monasimpson
Dan in Burlington, Located in Cedarburg, WI,...

Dan in Burlington,

Located in Cedarburg, WI, the 1990 Casita is for sale. Much interest has been shown, but many do not have the resouces to complete the purchase. xxx-xxx-xxxx is the land line. ...
Forum: Classified Archives 08-13-2014, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,342
Posted By monasimpson
SOLD: Casita 16' 1990 Restored 8,900

This Casita has been recently restored. Painted outside, gutted inside. Ultra light materials have been used for doors, drawers. marine plywood replaces the sub floor chip board. Tightly woven...
Forum: Classified Archives 07-31-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,494
Posted By monasimpson
The 1900 Casita Restored

Dinah,

As of the moment, Casita (solid, clean and attractive) is for sale.
She is resting in a shed after I had her out for a bath and vacuuming.

Glad to have your contact. Cedarburg, WI,...
Forum: Classified Archives 07-16-2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,494
Posted By monasimpson
The 1990 Casita Restored

This is the way "Toots" was when I bought her. Bunks are on the long side, 6' by 20".

Thanks for good wishes. At the moment "Toots" is living undercover near Milwaukee WI.. Retirement time is...
Forum: Classified Archives 07-16-2014, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,494
Posted By monasimpson
SOLD: Casita 16' 1990 Restored

"Toots" is for sale. She has used 2 times since restoration was complete in 2011. Always stored inside, she is waiting for someone to take her on a trip.
1780 # including the wt. of battery and 2...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-21-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,540
Posted By monasimpson
Mark, Retired educators unite! I have a...

Mark,

Retired educators unite! I have a 1990 Casita 16' with bathroom. It's been completely restored...except for refrig replacement.

The restoration business does aircraft, but they did an...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-17-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,643
Posted By monasimpson
Nick, 1990 Casita...now completely redone....

Nick,

1990 Casita...now completely redone. (If that's possible.)
Mona Simpson
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-13-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,508
Posted By monasimpson
Smile May Have a Decent Casita For You

Michigan Girl,

1990 Casita recently restored to close to perfection. Pictures are available if you are interested. It's very nice...and I am very honest about Casita features. Contact thru...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-04-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 46,349
Posted By monasimpson
TV 4 Cyl Subaru Outback FYI...I purchased a...

TV 4 Cyl Subaru Outback

FYI...I purchased a used 1990 16' Casita in AZ. Aero Paradise in Reedsburg, WI spent time and talent gutting and completely renovating it. Usually they redo the inside of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-04-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 46,349
Posted By monasimpson
Illinois Newbies, In 2011 I took delivery on...

Illinois Newbies,

In 2011 I took delivery on a 16 foot Casita, 1785#. TV is 2005 Subaru Outback. This works for me. 22 mpg towing. No problem with overheated transmission. I still have lots to...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-09-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,627
Posted By monasimpson
You Can Do It, Too

Of course, I had alot of help. I bought a 1990 16 Casita in 2009 and began to gut it and build back with dependable and sweet smelling re-fittings.

Check out 1990 Casita Redo, about mid-February...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-24-2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,475
Posted By monasimpson
Completely Gutted, Casita 1990

Lars, No cabinets were left inplace during the refit. All of the smelly ,heavy carpet and foam came out. Reflextic was installed on the interior walls, and then the bendable side walls, which were...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-13-2011, 08:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,929
Posted By monasimpson
Without Zippers

Melanie,

I covered all the cushions and did not use zippers. I did use welting on some of the cushions. Under Modifications and Alterations, checkout 1990 Casita re-do, February 13-16, 2011....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-03-2011, 08:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,316
Posted By monasimpson
Plywood Floor Age 40 years

[QUOTE=Melanie;257500]We are going to look at a 1972 13' Boler this weekend. I found out over the phone that it has a plywood floor. Any I've seen so far have been fiberglass.

Does anyone have...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-25-2011, 07:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,802
Posted By monasimpson
Casita Lining

Floyd,

I just re-did a 1990 Casita, 16'. The carpet was foamed back and it was very stinky and heavy. Reflextic was installed, just about everywhere. A flexible board, covered with upholstery...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-20-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,926
Posted By monasimpson
New..Everything!

You made a sound decision. Knowing the tricks of the trade....is indeed helpful.
Spending 2 years taking upholstery classes gave me the know-how to do the job correctly.

Sounds as if you were...
Forum: General Chat 05-20-2011, 09:04 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,009
Posted By monasimpson
names for T@B

A friend just named his T@B; Tic T@B Tow....@ my suggestion.
Mona Simpson
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-20-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,926
Posted By monasimpson
Cushion Covers

Making covers is the easiest job in upholstery. There are many short cuts you can take. Wrap the rectangular cushion as if it were a package. Instead of closing "the package" with tape,hand sew it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-15-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,696
Posted By monasimpson
Wall Panels

Luke,

I just received a reply from AeroParadise.comLLC. Eric tells me he used coroplast, corrugated plastic material that takes the shape of the interior walls. The upholstry fabric is then...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-15-2011, 07:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,893
Posted By monasimpson
Wall Mounts

Welcome,

Light weight curtains/window treatments can be supported by tension rods, if side bounaries are available.
Also, try adhesive backed brackets that have hooks. A light weight rod or...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-09-2011, 09:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,696
Posted By monasimpson
Reflectix Insulation

Luke,

I recently received my Casita '90 after a complete re-do. Check it out. The 1990 Casita Re-do, February 13-16th, 2011. The business that insulated the interior put reflectix on the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-27-2011, 08:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,688
Posted By monasimpson
Yards to Cover Cushions

Brian,
The fabric I used to cover cushions was 60" wide, so Joe Z. is very correct. Width of the fabric is important to consider.
As Joe says...so is pattern. Another variable is nap, as...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-26-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,815
Posted By monasimpson
Screen Door

A simple solution. Buy a length of screen that you need. Sew a channel for a tension rod at the top and, another channel to hold a length of chain
the bottom. Clamps on the sides to hold it to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-17-2011, 08:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,828
Posted By monasimpson
Fabric For Cushions

Cyndi,

I've covered lots of seat cushions. You need a fabric that will stand up to much use. It should be tightly woven, darker in color, a pattern (not solid) will hide spots, and have some...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-14-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,388
Posted By monasimpson
Spray Paint

Carol,

I recently had an alumalite panel inserted for a front refrig door. It was a panel of MDF, but I asked that a panel of white alumalite be placed there.
So many people have said it looks...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-11-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,810
Posted By monasimpson
Table Hardware

Recently I had a new table top made. To secure two leaves tog., the cabinet maker used the closure hardware that normally is used to hold a double hung window closed. Mounted on the underside, the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-11-2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,810
Posted By monasimpson
Good going. Refer to 1990 Casita Redo on Feb...

Good going. Refer to 1990 Casita Redo on Feb 13,2011 I began the process, and had experts finish it up. Enjoyed recycling and bargain shopping. I am still "fooling around" by incorporating ideas...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-23-2011, 11:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,475
Posted By monasimpson
Headliner

Donna,

The headliner fabric was foam backed. The ceiling had to be sanded very smooth, as every bump or blemish would have showed thru the foam backed fabric.

I am very pleased with the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-23-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,475
Posted By monasimpson
Interior..Not Paint, Alumalite Panels

Vickie B,

All the doors and drawer fronts in "Toots" were removed and that heavy "fake lumber" was replaced with an aluminum product, Alumalite.

Alumilite is a light weight, 3 layered...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-18-2011, 11:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,475
Posted By monasimpson
Glue

Ken, The glue is a spray product made by 3M, especially for headliner attachments. Headliner fabric is foam backed. The wall panels are covered with a fabric quite different than the headliner. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-18-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,475
Posted By monasimpson
Headliner

Donna, The headliner fabric is backed with a foam layer. This fabric was purchased at a fabric store, JoAnne Fabrics. It's available in red, black, gray, and beige...etc. The spray glue is a 3M...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-16-2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,475
Posted By monasimpson
The Casita 1990 rehab

Ahhh! Clean and fresh.
Enjoy the pictures.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-16-2011, 02:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,475
Posted By monasimpson
The Casita 1990 rehab

Installing the headliner...

The new floor is in!!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-16-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,475
Posted By monasimpson
The Casita 1990 rehab

Yuck! the floor coming out
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-16-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,475
Posted By monasimpson
The Casita 1990 rehab

The transformation begins...

Smelly carpet coming out.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-26-2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,930
Posted By monasimpson
Good Move on Foam

Just to applaud your purchase and plan to recover new foam. So far you've done so well, the mid density is a good choice. You will be displeased by the results if you make covers that are the same...
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 12-25-2010, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,889
Posted By monasimpson
Attaching a Photo

This is a first attempt
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-19-2010, 07:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,702
Posted By monasimpson
Dear Danielle, and talented husband, I've...

Dear Danielle, and talented husband,

I've been enjoying your Wide Open Space story and photos. Good Job!

Of course I can understand your problems and enjoy, with you, the solutions you had...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-14-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 60,115
Posted By monasimpson
www.aeroparadisellc.com

Karl, I hope this works for you. This business is located in Reedsburg, WI.. Their main focus is small, private airplanes....mechanics and interiors. Most of their contact information is on their...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-14-2010, 09:04 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 60,115
Posted By monasimpson
Lightweight door panels

kgingeri,

I'm having the interior re-done on a 1990 Casita. Alumalite is the material that is being used to make new cabinet doors. Checkout this website to give you some ideas. aeroparadise.com...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-08-2010, 07:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,356
Posted By monasimpson
Good to Go

Borden,

The brakes were one of the first things that were installed. I also use a sway bar. Traveling at 55mph, I believe I'm OK. I've got to find out what a progressive transition cooler is. ...
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