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Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 01-05-2017, 09:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,431
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Even a bad camping........

I once a long time ago met an old prospector out in the desert. He invited me into his trailer for a cup of coffee and I liked the old geezer right off. I was about 40 years old or so. Anyway I...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-20-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,428
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Howdy Frank, If you put a lightweight box on the...

Howdy Frank, If you put a lightweight box on the rear end of your Casita you could pack it full of all your camping gear. This would give you more room and maybe you could make do with the 17 foot?...
Forum: Money Matters 01-01-2016, 09:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,092
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
I'd buy a four door big pickup with a camper...

I'd buy a four door big pickup with a camper shell to store all my camping gear. If you don't have that much money perhaps a roof rack would work for you?
Forum: Classified Archives 12-18-2015, 12:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,311
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
want to buy

Howdy, Where in AZ are you? What year is your Casita?
Thanks, Rattlesnake Joe
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-08-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,922
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Go Underground

Take a lesson from the desert animals...go underground. Find some BLM land close by to where you work and dig a slit trench wide enough to back your trailer into. Cover with a nice big camo tarp...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-12-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,249
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Look at the BIGGER eggs

Howdy, I think you will be much happier in a bigger molded fiberglass travel trailer. My wife and I had lived in ours for over 8 years. In that time we have concluded bigger is better. Ours was...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-10-2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,308
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Best Binoculars and Stuff

Canon 10x30 Image Stablized binoculars are the only ones worth carrying. Once you use them you will never go back to standard binoculars. There is a little gyroscope type mechanism that when its...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-17-2015, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,021
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Big Foot Insurance

Congratulations on picking a Big Foot. It is top of the line if you ask me. Make sure you have emergency towing for both the tow vehicle and the trailer. Look into AAA and Good Sam for this must...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 04-01-2015, 10:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,233
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Reality Check

Been full timing for almost 8 years and living next to your neighbors in an RV park is awful. You are packed in like sardines in a can. Rights?...you have hardly any as you are a renter. They tell...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-16-2014, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,582
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Hi Steve, You may want to think about a sailboat...

Hi Steve, You may want to think about a sailboat instead of a Casita. You sound like an adventurous guy to me and smart too. The life of a camper is great but the life of a sailor is fantastic. My...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-13-2014, 01:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,942
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Get rid of those 13 inch tires if they are...

Get rid of those 13 inch tires if they are Goodyear. Blowouts are common so the factory in Rice TX started putting 15" tires on the Casita and this solved the problem I think. The Casita needs to be...
Forum: Classified Archives 04-23-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,728
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Oh boy just what I want

Howdy Ron, My wife and I are currently in Arizona but live in Grants Pass. Where are you located. We are leaving AZ and going home on the 28th of April. We would love to see your 25 footer...
Forum: General Chat 03-30-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,285
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Put this stuff on a kite and sail it on windy...

Put this stuff on a kite and sail it on windy nights. Mark trails you use at night, like going to the outhouse. Mark your drive way. Use for Holloween. Put some on your kids so you don't lose...
Forum: General Chat 03-30-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,232
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Hi Jason, Only our bodies die. We live this short...

Hi Jason, Only our bodies die. We live this short life on this planet and then we pass over into the spirit world. Earth is a school and life is hard. The lessons we learn are hard and death of a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-04-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,376
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
The EdgeStar is a good portable...

The EdgeStar is a good portable refridgerator/freezer. I was very skeptical but after reading my way through a ton of reviews on various sites I just bit the bullet and got one. It works good and I...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 02-26-2013, 12:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,288
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
We are probably pretty safe right now. But in...

We are probably pretty safe right now. But in the future is when things will begin to change. The New World Order is taking over slowly. So slowly that most Americans are not aware yet. Because...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-21-2013, 12:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,919
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
I bought my Edgestar 63 Quart...

I bought my Edgestar 63 Quart Refridgerator/Freezer 12v or 110 AC off of CompactAppliance.com for only $400. It was an Open Box model that is the reason for the low price. It has been working good in...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-16-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,174
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
I was wondering about the 21 foot Big Foot Front...

I was wondering about the 21 foot Big Foot Front Bedroom. I believe starting in 2005 that it swayed when towing and to off set that a 500lbs weight was put on the tongue some how? I was also told...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-15-2013, 12:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,376
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
I have a Edgestar 12v and 110v that is a portable...

I have a Edgestar 12v and 110v that is a portable refridgerator and freezer. It is the 63 quart model and I put it in the back seat of my Tundra Access Cab pick up. I use it both ways and it works...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-15-2013, 12:01 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,174
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
The 25' Big Foot Front Bedroom has a nice BIG...

The 25' Big Foot Front Bedroom has a nice BIG bathroom. The rear bedroom has a tiny bathroom that I don't fit in. I'm 6'3" almost 300 lbs. I saw two at the Casita Rally in Quartzsite and they are...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 02-09-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 19,789
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
If humans were as smart as the animals we would...

If humans were as smart as the animals we would live underground.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 02-07-2013, 11:01 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 15,932
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
I would take California 95 south to Parker and...

I would take California 95 south to Parker and then south to Q. If you go to Blyth it is longer in miles. Did you know the weather man is predicting RAIN for Friday and 30% chance of rain on...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-02-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,542
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Dry weight and GVWR?

My '04 Toyota Tundra Access Cab 4.7L A/T 4x4 Factory Tow Pkg is not considered a full size pick up truck. It is called a 7/8 instead of a 1/2 ton. My owners manual states only 7000 lbs towing...
Forum: General Chat 01-31-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,037
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Kind ah gives me the creeps looking at it. ...

Kind ah gives me the creeps looking at it. Reminds me of the movie the Terminator..."they say the machines got smart and"....
Forum: General Chat 01-31-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,037
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
How did you get to be sooo smart? I love reading...

How did you get to be sooo smart? I love reading your thoughts and answers. It's like having someone on the inside giving me secret info. Keep up the good work and tell the boss to give you a...
Forum: General Chat 01-31-2013, 10:57 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,037
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
The toilet is a Marine ceramic toilet that the...

The toilet is a Marine ceramic toilet that the owner says works very well. That's all I know at present. This is the option of course.
Forum: General Chat 01-30-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,655
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Cold is a certainty

Dyerk, How about using Reflextic under carpeting as a way to end cold feet?
The world wide weather patterns are changing all over the world. Polar Bears are drowning as the ice all over the world...
Forum: General Chat 01-30-2013, 01:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,655
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Thanks for the info Deryk, I have much to think...

Thanks for the info Deryk, I have much to think on now.
Forum: Classified Archives 01-29-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,199
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
I'm interested too...send pics and dementions of...

I'm interested too...send pics and dementions of bed when down rattlesnakejj@gmail.com
Forum: General Chat 01-29-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,655
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
I just got an email yesterday from Mr. Chandler....

I just got an email yesterday from Mr. Chandler. His survey of the economic situation is that he is booked up with orders until after April 2013. He is very busy and I get the impression if he hires...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-24-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 13,543
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
The Casita I own had lousy tires on it from the...

The Casita I own had lousy tires on it from the factory. I had two blow outs and it was scary. After that I put better tires on and went up a size. That took care of the problem. But the factory...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-05-2013, 11:07 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 18,978
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
compost toilet for 17' Casita

Anyone know anything about these expensive compost toilets for rv's? Found the cheapest one on the net for $875. I have had a leaky toilet for some time now. Tried to fix leak and failed. Don't...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 12-31-2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,435
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Death Valley in winter?

It gets dang cold in DV in the winter. Brookings is WET, VERY WET in the winter. Best to go to Southern Arizona in January and February and even down here in my neck of the desert it gets cold...
Forum: General Chat 12-29-2012, 10:42 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,388
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
It depends on what you plan to do with the...

It depends on what you plan to do with the trailer? If you are just going to use her as a weekend or vacation rv then maybe you don't need a fiberglass one, as some are expensive. The Molded...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-01-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,494
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
My wife and I are full timers and live in a 17'...

My wife and I are full timers and live in a 17' Casita SD. I first tried the SUV as a TV but it wasn't powerful enough to go up the big mountains out here in the wild west. After talking with many...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 11-27-2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 15,932
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Rattlesnake Joe & Desert Rat Kate will be there...

Rattlesnake Joe & Desert Rat Kate will be there if our economy doesn't change too much.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-16-2012, 12:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,686
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Or remove the handle and weld a socket on, if you...

Or remove the handle and weld a socket on, if you need to go higher just use an extension with a ratchet wrench.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,078
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Gorila duct tape is VERY sticky and might work...

Gorila duct tape is VERY sticky and might work well, if you don't mind it looking patched up a bit? You can get it at Walmart too.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2012, 11:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,195
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
I'm afraid using the "double decker" would make...

I'm afraid using the "double decker" would make sharp turns impossible. Wouldn't the bikes hit the trailer?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,974
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
I'd like to use a rattle can to paint my Casita...

I'd like to use a rattle can to paint my Casita with desert camouflage colours. But I'm a little bit chicken...can I still get into RV Parks then?
Forum: Classified Archives 08-07-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,440
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Big foot still for sale ?

Hi Hugh, Let us know if your trailer is still for sale.
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 08-07-2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,795
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
For those of you who don't believe in Big Foot...

For those of you who don't believe in Big Foot just go to the National Parks in hunting season. That's where Big Foot hides out until the season is over. I'm always running into hunters that say...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-29-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,144
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Buying a fiberglass trailer?

:confused:I'm in the market for a used fiberglass travel trailer. My 2005 Casita 17' SD has been good to me but need more room now that Father Time is catching up with me and want a 25 foot or...
Forum: Classified Archives 07-28-2012, 12:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,319
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Is it still for sale and if so can we see more...

Is it still for sale and if so can we see more pics of the inside?
Forum: Classified Archives 07-28-2012, 12:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,652
Posted By Rattlesnake Joe
Is it still for sale?

Is it still for sale?
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