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10-21-2023, 02:33 PM
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Sales of used fiberglass campers
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Vtec
We bought our first fiberglass, a Scamp in May...
We bought our first fiberglass, a Scamp in May 2012, by answering a Craigslist ad, being the second reply out of 26 overnight. It turned out to be an RV dealership that got it on a trade in. The...
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Camping, Campout Reports
08-21-2023, 08:58 AM
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Utah in March?
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Vtec
Utah in March? We did a driving trip many years...
Utah in March? We did a driving trip many years ago on way to Grand Canyon. We got lucky outracing a major snowstorm and making it through Vail pass just before I70 was shut down for many days. The...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-30-2022, 08:54 AM
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A/C Window Mount Design for Scamps
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Vtec
No longer have any, no future plans to make. My...
No longer have any, no future plans to make. My original plans are on post #36 of this thread, follow them exactly, there is no room for any modification, the wood thicknesses are all needed to make...
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Hi, I am....
11-03-2022, 12:12 PM
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Hello
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Vtec
Funny you should say that, many do hate climbing...
Funny you should say that, many do hate climbing over, and I agree as well. But hilariously after I told my spouse who climbs over not to worry waking me or crushing me, just do it, because she in no...
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General Chat
08-24-2022, 10:09 PM
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Scamps for sale MN/WI
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Vtec
So $120 is what would maybe stop you from going...
So $120 is what would maybe stop you from going on a trip and is a big deal? Gas was about $4.16 when we started and by the end of the trip nearly a dollar cheaper. What is phenomenal to me is how...
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General Chat
08-24-2022, 06:12 PM
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Scamps for sale MN/WI
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Vtec
Seriously? Gas prices even at the highest point...
Seriously? Gas prices even at the highest point some weeks ago added maybe $50-75 to our entire 1000 mile trip last month. I care far more out of getting as much as I can out of the great weather and...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-14-2022, 09:52 PM
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Casita Fridge: how long does yours last on propane vs 12volt battery?
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Vtec
This question comes up so often and is discussed...
This question comes up so often and is discussed ad infinitum. And for some reason there seems to be a real fear of using propane gas with many attempts to find work arounds despite it being by far...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-25-2022, 04:34 PM
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Items to keep in trailer
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Vtec
Toothpicks for drinks/whatever, we have large...
Toothpicks for drinks/whatever, we have large ones
Stick matches, they are reliable and better than the stupid lighter thingys at times, so we keep both
Fire Poker/Stir stick
50' of parachute cord...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-09-2022, 07:51 AM
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"brazing" busted door hinge or replace with new?
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Vtec
This broken hinge is really no choice but to...
This broken hinge is really no choice but to replace. It's tough to swallow the cost for a stupid hinge but no amount of welding or repair is a better choice. It reminds me of the Dometic freezer...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-08-2022, 07:30 AM
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"brazing" busted door hinge or replace with new?
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Vtec
I have been in this situation so many times,...
I have been in this situation so many times, repair or just source new? For all the efforts to go through to attempt a repair, in this case, I think you will end up investing lots of time running...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-07-2022, 08:20 AM
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"brazing" busted door hinge or replace with new?
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Vtec
Just a quick search, not sure if this helps or...
Just a quick search, not sure if this helps or are right ones, but 3/8" offset. And didn't see if they were sold in pairs.
https://o-reps.com/d7-8b-kason-0139-door-hinge-3-8-offset/
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-06-2022, 08:03 AM
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Is A/C Unit that necessary
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Vtec
Yup, and at least 80% of the time we camp with no...
Yup, and at least 80% of the time we camp with no electric so having the option to heat or not if you don't have electric has been a lifesaver when it gets below 60 degrees. And if we need AC we have...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-05-2022, 07:46 AM
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Is A/C Unit that necessary
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Vtec
Whenever I get something I make a value...
Whenever I get something I make a value judgement, nice to have or need to have. After owning a Scamp without AC and actually building a window bracket so we could have AC once in a while, I find it...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-03-2022, 09:32 AM
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Stove problem in snow
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Vtec
Yes Burroman give it a try. Long hose lines and a...
Yes Burroman give it a try. Long hose lines and a full tank with higher internal pressure makes it more likely to happen. In my personal video you can hear it snap shut really well and also reset...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-03-2022, 08:59 AM
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Stove problem in snow
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Vtec
Are you using a refillable propane tank or throw...
Are you using a refillable propane tank or throw away? This comes up so often I have posted a video of this on Facebook many times. You are snapping shut the tank safety valve by turning on too fast....
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General Chat
03-29-2022, 06:47 AM
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Rivian Electric Truck
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Vtec
I am certainly going to do what I do with all...
I am certainly going to do what I do with all technologies, drag my feet a bit until most of the bugs are out and the price goes down. Heck, I just got out of flip phones not all that long ago and am...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-27-2022, 11:07 AM
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16 ft Scamp window A/C
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Vtec
I was the guy who made those Scamp AC window...
I was the guy who made those Scamp AC window brackets.
-Yes, just a very standard small window AC and they are standard dimensions.
-Build exactly to plans, exactly! It's a very tight fit, it...
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General Chat
03-27-2022, 09:21 AM
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Michigan copper country?
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Posted By
Vtec
Our son went to Michigan Tech in Houghton, MI so...
Our son went to Michigan Tech in Houghton, MI so we spent a lot of time touring up there some years back.
The Quincy Copper Mine just out of town is great tour.
https://www.quincymine.com/
...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-22-2022, 09:50 AM
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NEW Casita outlets not working, please help!
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Posted By
Vtec
This happens with car repair threads all the time...
This happens with car repair threads all the time and everyone hopes to know the answer making it useful for later diagnosis. By no means did anyone want to embarrass the OP or hurt any feelings as...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-21-2022, 03:24 PM
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NEW Casita outlets not working, please help!
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Vtec
Not trying to be critical but I think there is a...
Not trying to be critical but I think there is a need to fully understand the systems involved and highly suspect there is nothing wrong. Yes, USB ports will light up being 12V, the fridge will work,...
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Money Matters
01-29-2022, 03:21 PM
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Selling my Casita
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4,848
Posted By
Vtec
Our last camper we sold the guy said he would...
Our last camper we sold the guy said he would bring cash and I didn't really think much of it. I had no idea he would bring mostly $20 dollar bills. It was hard to imagine just how big a pile over...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
01-27-2022, 07:28 AM
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Traveling with a Generator
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7,633
Posted By
Vtec
I totally concur with Glen, that is a seriously...
I totally concur with Glen, that is a seriously false statement that should be retracted about propane NOT producing CO gas as a byproduct of combustion. Also there are trade offs as well when it...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
01-23-2022, 07:25 PM
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Casita Roof Rack ?
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Posted By
Vtec
I cannot suggest this for numerous reasons: ...
I cannot suggest this for numerous reasons:
-too high to load/unload
-compromises the integrity of the roof
-can make the roof leak
-too high, one drive through and peel whatever you have on the...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
01-20-2022, 10:41 PM
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Traveling with a Generator
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7,633
Posted By
Vtec
If no AC I would suggest either a small 1000w...
If no AC I would suggest either a small 1000w Honda generator or go solar. But really you might even be better off just setting up for solar panel. We haul the Honda 2000i generator behind driver’s...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
01-20-2022, 05:10 PM
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CPap Use at Rustic Campground
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1,749
Posted By
Vtec
Correct, my Resmed 10 has a 12vdc-24vdc cord. I...
Correct, my Resmed 10 has a 12vdc-24vdc cord. I point that out because some may think it will not work if not 12v, just a specific cord. I just leave that cord right in the camper so I don't forget...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
01-20-2022, 11:07 AM
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CPap Use at Rustic Campground
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Posted By
Vtec
Yup, just get a DC to DC cord for your cpap. I...
Yup, just get a DC to DC cord for your cpap. I can usually get at least 3 days on my 12V battery, more if I turn off the heated hose. It helps a lot to get a good deep cell battery, maybe gell cell...
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Hi, I am....
11-01-2021, 07:17 PM
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Frustrated…
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735
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Vtec
Thrifty Bill summed it up really well. As both a...
Thrifty Bill summed it up really well. As both a buyer and a seller of many cars, campers, etc., there is a lot people who were first in line when I was selling but were discarded for the wrong tone...
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General Chat
10-04-2021, 08:01 AM
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Casita Factory Defects Disappointments!
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Vtec
Yes, I would agree, totally annoying, and in a...
Yes, I would agree, totally annoying, and in a perfect world it would have been perfect. I believe you did pick it up and were given opportunity to inspect. But like buying a used car you missed the...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-22-2021, 11:37 AM
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A/C Window Mount Design for Scamps
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13,215
Posted By
Vtec
Post #36 on page 2.
Post #36 on page 2.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-06-2021, 06:34 PM
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A/C Window Mount Design for Scamps
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13,215
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Vtec
I hear you as I did enjoy being able to get our...
I hear you as I did enjoy being able to get our Scamp into our garage for storage. We had some kind of TV antenna on ours so had to take lots of air out of tires to get it to clear. You do have to...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-06-2021, 10:37 AM
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A/C Window Mount Design for Scamps
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13,215
Posted By
Vtec
Hi Sean, If you are ordering up a new Scamp I...
Hi Sean, If you are ordering up a new Scamp I strongly suggest adding AC as an option. It would be money well spent. Both AC and gas furnace allow you to be comfortable in all climates and...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-04-2021, 07:33 PM
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A/C Window Mount Design for Scamps
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13,215
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Vtec
Hi Peter, and sorry I missed your question. ...
Hi Peter, and sorry I missed your question. Whole idea of screwing it in from one side is it acts like a tight sandwich in the window. There is no movement up, down or anywhere, the design needed...
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Money Matters
11-01-2020, 08:59 AM
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Another stolen camper (6) story
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7,246
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Vtec
We were out west a few years ago and were...
We were out west a few years ago and were approached by a nice couple who said they used to have a Casita until it was stolen. Because of the compact easy to tow away size these are pretty high on...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-08-2020, 05:25 PM
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46
A/C Window Mount Design for Scamps
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13,215
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Vtec
Hi everyone, I caught this thread today and by...
Hi everyone, I caught this thread today and by chance had the original left, sent it out this morning, and there are no more. I thought for sure that I posted the original detailed plans here but for...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-08-2020, 07:41 AM
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A/C Window Mount Design for Scamps
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Vtec
Hi Dianne, I sent you a post, and yes, for...
Hi Dianne, I sent you a post, and yes, for whatever reason I saw another, probably the original one we used in storage building a week ago while cleaning up.
Sorry, last one for anyone else and...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-22-2020, 08:41 AM
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Burnt negative to ground wire on 1992 Scamp 13'
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Vtec
I was a bit surprised that the A/C did not have a...
I was a bit surprised that the A/C did not have a dedicated line, or yes, pigtail wires to that one outlet rather than running current through it in line. To their credit Casita does use 12ga wire...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-21-2020, 09:38 PM
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Burnt negative to ground wire on 1992 Scamp 13'
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Vtec
Speaking of an electrical problem. Middle of the...
Speaking of an electrical problem. Middle of the night we wake up to smoke and fire above us as A/C was running in our 2010 Casita SD17. I pulled out that electrical outlet box next morning to find...
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General Chat
12-11-2018, 06:59 AM
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Why so many scams discussion
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3,731
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Vtec
Typically when selling items you get a slew of...
Typically when selling items you get a slew of emails that I used to waste time answering. This weeds out anyone who isn't a person and if they want the item I am selling, sure, come look at it when...
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General Chat
12-10-2018, 10:29 PM
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Why so many scams discussion
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Vtec
When buying I have to talk to a real person. When...
When buying I have to talk to a real person. When selling on Craigslist I put the following at the end of each post I make:
"Please reply by email with your name and a personal contact number. ...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-29-2018, 05:23 PM
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Anyone tow w/Honda pilot & 17FT. Casita
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Vtec
Sorry to burst your bubble but that car was not...
Sorry to burst your bubble but that car was not invisible, the cops just assumed the driver was north of 65 years old driving it and not worth the effort to rehabilitate grandma for speeding, the...
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General Chat
09-30-2018, 03:37 PM
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Frost Tonight
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Vtec
Thanks for all the great advice, we had no...
Thanks for all the great advice, we had no problem with freezing. Besides that, I was very surprised at how nice and toasty the furnace and AC heat strip kept the Casita. We had electricity site so...
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General Chat
09-28-2018, 05:45 AM
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Frost Tonight
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Vtec
Frost Tonight
We were scheduled for a stay tonight and the weather report at the location has a frost warning. From 3AM-8AM the temperature will be below freezing with a low temp projected of about 28 degrees F....
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
08-12-2018, 02:50 PM
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Thinking about a generator.
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Vtec
This was a from a post I made some years ago...
This was a from a post I made some years ago about a Champion generator.
"We tend to camp at nice quiet national forest campgrounds or state parks. I laugh at some of the noisy generator comments....
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-07-2018, 03:27 PM
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Pilot owners please weigh in
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Vtec
I have been pulling a 2010 Casita Spirit Deluxe...
I have been pulling a 2010 Casita Spirit Deluxe with a 2009 Honda Pilot 4wd and it pulls really well. You just lock it in 3rd gear and it revs a bit high but that's what the owners manual says to...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-16-2018, 06:20 AM
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Should We Be Draining Water Between Uses?
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Vtec
Thanks for all the great insight. I have really...
Thanks for all the great insight. I have really good tap water and with the hot summer don't want to get the water system skunky smelling. I have had no problems in the past but could be running on...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-15-2018, 08:20 AM
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Should We Be Draining Water Between Uses?
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Should We Be Draining Water Between Uses?
I couldn't find much in my search of threads so sorry if it has been beaten forever. We are typically 2-4 weeks between camping trips. I have been draining the fresh water tank after each trip but...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-12-2018, 08:07 AM
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Thinking about a generator.
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10,243
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Vtec
I got a couple of these years back and mounted to...
I got a couple of these years back and mounted to my ATV and a boat motor. Not even two years later the internal battery went dead. They are still hanging to remind me that they are useless. Not...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-04-2018, 06:17 AM
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A/C Window Mount Design for Scamps
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13,215
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Vtec
It must be getting warm out as I had 2 inquiries...
It must be getting warm out as I had 2 inquiries in two days for more of these AC frames. I now have two left and that's all for now. I would consider making more if enough people wanted some. They...
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General Chat
04-12-2018, 05:58 AM
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With Spring Comes Lightning!
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4,136
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Vtec
I have a dumb question. Most of us live in stick...
I have a dumb question. Most of us live in stick built houses with no real Faraday cage that I know of. So why are we not getting killed on a regular basis during lightning storms when we are...
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Hi, I am....
04-06-2018, 09:43 PM
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Hi from Minnesota!
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877
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Vtec
Stick to the deluxe for the bigger bed, great...
Stick to the deluxe for the bigger bed, great choice!
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