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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-23-2018, 12:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,012
Posted By MarkyVasquez
We’ve found it’s quite the opposite, the sites...

We’ve found it’s quite the opposite, the sites with the amenities are always by the lake shore, riverbanks, or scenic mountainside, beautiful valleys , next to the bathrooms/showers, at the state...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-21-2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,012
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Removing Propane Tanks

You need to go back and reread the post! It’s not about a “fear” of propane!!! It’s about getting campsites with electricity and not using propane!!! I also grew up with natural gas and my home has...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-21-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,012
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Removing Propane Tanks

Well my plan B is if I survived:
CA event - hold my beer while I hitch up and move!
Tornado - hold my Bloody Mary while I hitch up and move!
Hurricane - hold my Wine glass while I hitch up and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-21-2018, 10:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,012
Posted By MarkyVasquez
I’m in the process of eliminating our propane...

I’m in the process of eliminating our propane tanks and moving the battery to the front on our Casita too. For years we’ve traveled thousands of miles and always camp at state parks with electricity...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-18-2018, 07:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,891
Posted By MarkyVasquez
I’m having the same problems too. The absorption...

I’m having the same problems too. The absorption fridge won’t run on 12V and blows out on propane. I looked up the Nova Kool fridge and am thinking of taking my absorption fridge out. My question is...
Forum: General Chat 08-18-2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,644
Posted By MarkyVasquez
There's also the people who are minimalists, they...

There's also the people who are minimalists, they live in these tiny houses, students going to college use reclaimed materials to build it and help cut living costs. A tiny house can be built for...
Forum: General Chat 08-16-2017, 08:29 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,644
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Nope it wouldn't work in your area. My question...

Nope it wouldn't work in your area. My question is where in the world do they sell brand new houses for $80,000 or even $150,000 with a half acre downtown? How can they build a house for $80,000...
Forum: General Chat 08-16-2017, 05:07 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,644
Posted By MarkyVasquez
People in tiny houses are smarter than you think....

People in tiny houses are smarter than you think. Houses in some areas are $600,000 + for a three bedroom. They have a 60 year mortgage. This prevents some people from retiring and with banks asking...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-10-2017, 04:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,174
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Get a voltmeter at Wal-Mart. Set it to DC. Turn...

Get a voltmeter at Wal-Mart. Set it to DC. Turn on the refrigerator on DC or 12 volts. Then connect the voltmeter to the trailer battery with your tow vehicle off. It should be around 12.6 volts....
Forum: Classified Archives 08-06-2017, 04:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,284
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Where did you get those nice chairs?

Where did you get those nice chairs?
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-05-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,857
Posted By MarkyVasquez
I was just asking if there was another material...

I was just asking if there was another material besides wood. I gave the example of starboard because I did a google search and it came up. They use it on boats.
It's funny how in this day and age...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-04-2017, 09:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,857
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Fiberglass rigs with plywood bottoms

Has anyone replaced their floor with something else besides wood in their FGRV. Like high density polyethylene or starboard. The 3/4 inch will take 3200 pounds pre square inch. Is there any reason...
Forum: General Chat 08-04-2017, 04:35 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,994
Posted By MarkyVasquez
AM/FM portable radio.

We get bad storms in Texas too. Two years ago it was raining so had at the Javalina Rally at the Davis Mountains State Park, TX the park rangers came and knocked on everyone's door to leave...
Forum: General Chat 08-04-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,994
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Donna that Midland radio looks like you could...

Donna that Midland radio looks like you could beat a bear off with it and not miss your show. I already ordered the Segean.
We just camped at the Davis Mountains and at the Palo Duro canyon and...
Forum: General Chat 08-04-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,994
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Thanks everyone, this means allot to me. I saw...

Thanks everyone, this means allot to me. I saw the other thread about campground etiquette. Someone on a pay site wrote some rules according to what they want and people actually believe it. Some...
Forum: General Chat 08-03-2017, 11:05 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,994
Posted By MarkyVasquez
AM/FM portable radio.

I decided to order the Sangean DT-400W radio. It's small and has great ratings. It also has a small speaker so not to disturb your neighbors. It also uses AA batteries. I carry several rechargeable...
Forum: General Chat 08-03-2017, 02:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,994
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Well I'm not going to put the radio in my Casita....

Well I'm not going to put the radio in my Casita. I'm going to put it outside where we can hear it. If you don't like it and you think it's rude think again. Welcome to the 21 century! RVs are now...
Forum: General Chat 08-03-2017, 09:06 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,994
Posted By MarkyVasquez
I've narrowed it down to the Sangean...

I've narrowed it down to the Sangean cparharley2008 (Jim) uses, it's the Swiss army knife of radios or the Sangean PR-D18BK most people to use. The real deal breaker for most radios is the...
Forum: General Chat 08-02-2017, 11:44 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,994
Posted By MarkyVasquez
AM/FM portable radio.

The Sangean DT-120 from their website.
The DT-120 is a small PLL-synthesized AM/FM stereo radio that's small enough to fit in a shirt or jacket pocket, and powerful enough to pull in those distant...
Forum: General Chat 08-02-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,994
Posted By MarkyVasquez
AM/FM portable radio.

This last week I went to Discount tire and gave three tours of our Casita. Then we camped at the Davis Mountain State Park and our neighbor had a huge 5th wheel with outdoor kitchen, radio, TV,...
Forum: General Chat 08-02-2017, 07:57 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,994
Posted By MarkyVasquez
AM/FM portable radio.

The good old days Glenn. Those were the great radios.
Forum: General Chat 08-02-2017, 07:56 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,994
Posted By MarkyVasquez
This is quite a quite a choice of radios. I like...

This is quite a quite a choice of radios. I like the Sangean radio most of you have recommended. I went to the C. Crane website and their radios are also amazing.
Forum: General Chat 08-02-2017, 09:15 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,994
Posted By MarkyVasquez
AM/FM portable radio.

I want to buy an AM/FM portable radio and am wondering if anyone knew of a good one with a good receiver and audio. I'm not looking for chest pounding bass or 1000 watts of sound. Just clear sound....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-30-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,571
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Refrigerator vent latches

I have to agree with Steve about the vent blowing off. It's not about having extra clips or the price of the clip, it's about the vent blowing off. It can even damage someones car or even cause an...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-28-2017, 09:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,571
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Refrigerator vent latches

We don't have 20 below temperatures here in Texas, but we do have a 118 degree sun that will bake the plastic.
I checked the RV about 80 miles before we got to the park and everything was ok. When...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-28-2017, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,571
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Refrigerator vent latches

We went to the Texas Bluebonnet Casta Rally and when we arrived the lower refrigerator vent was open an holding on by the back latch. The front latch had broken. I noticed on some Casitas the vents...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-14-2017, 06:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,110
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Buy a headlight restore kit and polish them.

Buy a headlight restore kit and polish them.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-04-2017, 09:44 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 25,171
Posted By MarkyVasquez
What's the difference between the 2.0 EcoBoost...

What's the difference between the 2.0 EcoBoost that tows 3500lbs and the 2.5 that tows 1500lbs besides the engine. Does the EcoBoost have a bigger radiator, transmission oil cooler, engine oil...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 01-28-2017, 12:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,481
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Grilling or BBQ? (Topic Split)

Cookin a Bustin Butt on the Go-Anywhere. I only open the vents next to the fire and open the vents over the Butt. I put a few lit coals on one side of the grill and the Butt on the other side. The...
Forum: General Chat 01-16-2017, 08:53 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 25,580
Posted By MarkyVasquez
It depends on the sales team. If they push the...

It depends on the sales team. If they push the larger models then that's what they sell. Not everyone wants to buy a new tow vehicle or have the money to spend on gas. Most fgrv owners are older,...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 01-12-2017, 06:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,257
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Cobb BBQ - Cooking with a Cobb Barbecue

Decided to BBQ a beef brisket using my COBB. I cut the brisket in half, rubbed it in mustard and spiced it. Covered two on the holes of the holes on the cover using foil. I cooked it using...
Forum: General Chat 12-31-2016, 04:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,227
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Happy New Year to you too! Thanks Donna for all...

Happy New Year to you too! Thanks Donna for all your help and inspiration. You're the FGRV angel, always helping everyone and encouraging them to do it themselves.


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Forum: General Chat 12-28-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,801
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Sign me up! Happy Camping! Marky

Sign me up!


Happy Camping!
Marky
Forum: General Chat 12-28-2016, 02:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,394
Posted By MarkyVasquez
We forget, It's their forum. They set the rules....

We forget, It's their forum. They set the rules. I belonged to one of the Casita Facebook pages and had several posts deleted. I didn't agree with it but it's their forum. One of them was because no...
Forum: General Chat 12-28-2016, 01:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,875
Posted By MarkyVasquez
We don't live our life in fear. This so-called...

We don't live our life in fear. This so-called big brother knows everything about you already. You can't hide. When you get your drivers license, you give them all your information. When you do your...
Forum: General Chat 12-27-2016, 06:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,801
Posted By MarkyVasquez
I'd like to read your book. Can't wait till it's...

I'd like to read your book. Can't wait till it's finished. I always listen to advice with an open mind. Wether I use it or not is another story. Every situation is different. What might work for one...
Forum: General Chat 12-27-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,875
Posted By MarkyVasquez
There's also a smaller echo called the dot. It's...

There's also a smaller echo called the dot. It's only $49. The sound is pretty good from the dot. We have dots in the bedrooms. Our whole house is computer controlled. I installed a server and wired...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-26-2016, 12:28 PM
Replies: 32
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Posted By MarkyVasquez
You don't need internet while traveling. If you...

You don't need internet while traveling. If you plan your trip beforehand, google maps will allow downloads of the area you're traveling to. If on a limited data plan, when stopping for fuel or potty...
Forum: General Chat 12-25-2016, 09:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,875
Posted By MarkyVasquez
The Magic of Echo

I've been using my Echo for about two years too. I also use it to control my lights and thermostat. I use it for music, sports scores, and news. I also order common items from amazon. They work...
Forum: General Chat 12-16-2016, 04:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,494
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Did you have to tow it through snow and ice? I...

Did you have to tow it through snow and ice? I can't even imagine towing a brand new Scamp through snow and ice. That would be too nerve racking.


Happy Camping!
Marky
Forum: General Chat 12-16-2016, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,193
Posted By MarkyVasquez
That's cool! I could use one of those. ...

That's cool! I could use one of those.


Happy Camping!
Marky
Forum: General Chat 12-16-2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,740
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Nice job! Looks great! Happy Camping! ...

Nice job! Looks great!


Happy Camping!
Marky
Forum: General Chat 12-16-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 10,012
Posted By MarkyVasquez
I'm glad I bought the 6 cylinder ford and not the...

I'm glad I bought the 6 cylinder ford and not the 8 cylinder. It has enough power tow my 17' Casita and still get great mileage. I'm getting 21 mpg in the city and 15 while towing. I wanted to keep...
Forum: General Chat 12-16-2016, 12:33 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 10,012
Posted By MarkyVasquez
I've been going to the rally's and it's mostly...

I've been going to the rally's and it's mostly Casitas, Scamps, and a handful of Escapes. I went to a rally where there were over 175 Casitas! Some were parked two to a site. Casita is also shipping...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-15-2016, 09:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,105
Posted By MarkyVasquez
I second the 160 amp will be more than enough. ...

I second the 160 amp will be more than enough.


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Forum: General Chat 12-15-2016, 09:24 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 10,012
Posted By MarkyVasquez
I get the price increase, but this is the second...

I get the price increase, but this is the second one. When calculating the exchange rate on the $1200 to US dollars at $.75 it becomes a $900 dollar increase. That's the second one this year. It just...
Forum: General Chat 12-15-2016, 06:11 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 10,012
Posted By MarkyVasquez
We might have a favorable exchange rate but the...

We might have a favorable exchange rate but the Escape trailers just went up another $1200 CNDs.


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Forum: General Chat 12-15-2016, 06:03 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,120
Posted By MarkyVasquez
I was deciding wether the BBQ a brisket or a...

I was deciding wether the BBQ a brisket or a Boston Butt on Friday. The weather is nice in South Texas. 101741


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Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-22-2016, 05:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,371
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Garner State Park, TX

We stayed at Garner State Park in the Texas hill country, 80 miles west of San Antonio. The park rents kayaks, tubes, and paddle boats. They also have two camp stores, mini golf, tennis courts,...
Forum: General Chat 10-25-2016, 10:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,241
Posted By MarkyVasquez
Casita used to have a sale during the winter or...

Casita used to have a sale during the winter or off camping season. I wonder if they still do that?


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