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Forum: General Chat 01-04-2021, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,713
Posted By outdoorman
photos

Just getting back to check this so apologize for the delay
I need to get some photos taken and posted for the Fiamma Florida Room.
As I never put it on my Casita, I only partially saw it when I...
Forum: General Chat 12-26-2020, 07:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,713
Posted By outdoorman
Thanks I'll post it for much less as it is...

Thanks
I'll post it for much less as it is used, not new.
Forum: General Chat 12-26-2020, 09:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,713
Posted By outdoorman
Fiamma Florida Room? Cost

Don't know where else to post this as I am trying to sell a Fiamma Florida Room and need to know how much i should ask. The Florida room fits on F45 or F50 Fiamma awnings. It came in package with...
Forum: General Chat 03-16-2019, 05:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,027
Posted By outdoorman
I appreciate the responses the reason I'm...

I appreciate the responses
the reason I'm interested in the Liberty Deluxe over the SD is because of twin beds.
I travel solo but sometimes my brother or my sons will come along so a separate bed...
Forum: General Chat 03-16-2019, 06:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,027
Posted By outdoorman
Going from Casita 16 ft LD to 17 ft LD

My 1998 16 ft Liberty Deluxe will likely be 'totaled' by my insurance carrier giving me cash back to make a replacement purchase.
I'm kind of happy as this was my first tt and it did have 'issue'....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-27-2018, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,867
Posted By outdoorman
One other thing just thought of: I have been...

One other thing just thought of:
I have been leaving the roof-mounted fantastic fan open so air can circulate in the trailer and prevent moisture trapped inside in humid Georgia.
Hadn't thought of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-27-2018, 03:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,867
Posted By outdoorman
What approach to find where the leak is? Since...

What approach to find where the leak is?
Since the floor is wet all over the trailer but the walls are dry does this suggest something?

Is there a way of detecting condition of the floors are...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-27-2018, 03:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,867
Posted By outdoorman
I'm towing it home from the outside lot it was...

I'm towing it home from the outside lot it was stored at. I can put it in my drive way and wrap a tarp on it for the weekend to keep out more water from the roof.
Looking at it over lunch, I noticed...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-27-2018, 01:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,867
Posted By outdoorman
Water leak in 98 16 ft LD Casita

my trailer 's floor is completely wet after recent rains. I mean, not an area of the entire floor is dry; only walls and ceiling are dry. Over the past few years I've owned the trailer, the floor...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-15-2018, 04:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,566
Posted By outdoorman
Thanks, I would like a carmar cover but that's a...

Thanks, I would like a carmar cover but that's a lot $.For now it needs a good cleaning a waxing anyway.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-16-2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,566
Posted By outdoorman
thanks, I'm going to see if they have one for my...

thanks, I'm going to see if they have one for my trailer.
Do they 'breathe'; allow air circulation
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-16-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,566
Posted By outdoorman
Cover or not?

I have a 1999 Casita 16 LD that I got used and the exterior needs some restoring due to dull finish; what I think is oxidation.
It looks ok after cleaning but not shiny. I live in Georgia and...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 10-07-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,383
Posted By outdoorman
Is it too late to register for this? As my...

Is it too late to register for this? As my vacation ends Tuesday I could poss still make it there for the next weekend if campout still going then.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 10-07-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,383
Posted By outdoorman
thanks for all your great suggestions. Some of...

thanks for all your great suggestions. Some of these places, I've either driven by or through sometime in the past. I love the idea about free-lancing it; used to do that decades ago before I got...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 10-06-2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,383
Posted By outdoorman
Urgent need of help planning road trip ...later this week

Ok, so why is this an urgency? Well, I'm just an ordinary guy trying to figure out where to go for the first vacation I've had in a long time. I've got 5-days off beginning this thursday and I want...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-04-2014, 11:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,929
Posted By outdoorman
Next time I go out, probably tomorrow, I'm going...

Next time I go out, probably tomorrow, I'm going to connect the capped wires that are in the rear overhead cabinet and then go back and see if I have power at the fan wires.
Also, I have already...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-03-2014, 08:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,976
Posted By outdoorman
Thanks, my LED lights arrived but Ive been doing...

Thanks, my LED lights arrived but Ive been doing other things and will try to get around to installing them soon.
Hey sarahspins, I really like the paint design on your scamp.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-02-2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,929
Posted By outdoorman
I do see both power and ground wires coming to...

I do see both power and ground wires coming to the fan as I cut them both from the unit to replace the entire unit I just got in the mail.
That's how I found no power to by connecting my continuity...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-01-2014, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,929
Posted By outdoorman
Thanks for suggesting it, but that thread...

Thanks for suggesting it, but that thread identifies the fan problems and mine seems to be no power to the fan.
I'm wondering how to trouble shoot wiring that is buried behind carpeted wall or even...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-01-2014, 09:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,929
Posted By outdoorman
fantastic fan not working

The fantastic fan never worked since past Nov when I bought my 98 16' LD and I've replaced all the parts and finally was going to replace the entire unit today. This morning after cutting the power...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-09-2014, 06:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,497
Posted By outdoorman
Hey Bobbie Mayer: I need to find some of...

Hey Bobbie Mayer:

I need to find some of those brackets with curtain rod holders so I can hang curtains in my Casita. Your 3rd photo shows the entire unit I need for all my windows. Where can I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-07-2014, 09:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,976
Posted By outdoorman
Your posts have been helpful in me deciding to go...

Your posts have been helpful in me deciding to go with LED lights for the interior.
I think I'll try replacing the bulbs with LED screw in; also add a double LED light under my rear cabinet unit.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-07-2014, 01:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,976
Posted By outdoorman
suggestion for lighting trailer interior

Among many upgrades I'd like to do to my 98 Casita LD is improve the interior lighting. I am a newby to electrical so please explain accordingly.
My trailer currently has original lights are just...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-13-2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,258
Posted By outdoorman
thanks to all, it's fixed! I took out the...

thanks to all, it's fixed!
I took out the battery, checked the voltage at local autozone then brought home to charge. Now all is working. Thanks again.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-08-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,258
Posted By outdoorman
Ive gotten home to late the last couple of nights...

Ive gotten home to late the last couple of nights to go out and look at the trailer.
I will try your suggestions either later this week or weekend when home during daylight.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-06-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,258
Posted By outdoorman
I didnt try shore power; guess I'll try tomorrow...

I didnt try shore power; guess I'll try tomorrow it's dark and COLD tonight.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-06-2014, 05:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,258
Posted By outdoorman
I just looked in the fuse box and all the fuses...

I just looked in the fuse box and all the fuses looked fine to me. Could it be something else or is there another location?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-06-2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,258
Posted By outdoorman
Whew! I feel better already Ok, rather basic...

Whew! I feel better already
Ok, rather basic question: which fuse is it likely to be?
Should I just go inside to the fuse box and start searching for what looks like a blown auto type fuse?
I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-06-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,258
Posted By outdoorman
How bad did I screw up my trailer electrical?

Being new owner of used Casita, I decided to remove the battery since the temps are dropping tonight.
While I was using my socket wrench in the small compartment, I successfully removed the positive...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-22-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,854
Posted By outdoorman
thanks for all the good info. I don't think I'll...

thanks for all the good info. I don't think I'll rush to get an water filter as I'll continue to drink bottled water and use it for cooking.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-22-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,854
Posted By outdoorman
Newby question about importance of filters

I have a used Casita I recently bought and as I am draining the water heater and changing the heater rod, I have a question about whether I need to buy a water filter.
I saw on a youtube video that...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-08-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,902
Posted By outdoorman
the hubs and drum are a single unit/one piece. ...

the hubs and drum are a single unit/one piece. The backing plate has all the other components (shoes, magnet, etc) already mounted on it. All I had to do was mount the plate unit on the trailer...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-07-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,902
Posted By outdoorman
I planned to drive to a nearby trailer shop next...

I planned to drive to a nearby trailer shop next week and have them install a brake controller in my 1996 Ford Bronco.
If I brought my Casita along for the trailer shop to check out my install would...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-07-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,902
Posted By outdoorman
problem with new brake installation

I decided to install brakes on my 16' Casita LD.
I received all new parts fro etrailer including: new hub assemblies and new backing plate/brake parts. Essentially everything from the spindle and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-02-2013, 10:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,816
Posted By outdoorman
Thanks for all suggestions. I'll see how...

Thanks for all suggestions. I'll see how difficult it will be to remove those 4 rusted nuts holding on the backing plates.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-01-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,816
Posted By outdoorman
Casita trailer brakes missing...need advice

My 98 16' LD bought a few weeks ago had the electric brake wires cut on the backside of each backing plate.
Today, I pulled each wheel and drum off to find: no brakes present on either side! Both...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-01-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,422
Posted By outdoorman
Update: Just received replace parts FREE from...

Update:
Just received replace parts FREE from the kind people at Atwood Mobile Product who make/sell the Fantastic Fan. Next I'll have to start switching parts out.

I was able to get the stove...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-01-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,703
Posted By outdoorman
thanks will try once I get it out

thanks will try once I get it out
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-30-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,703
Posted By outdoorman
tried to remove the motor to oil but 1 of the 2...

tried to remove the motor to oil but 1 of the 2 sheet metal screws holding the motor onto it's mount stripped Might try to get a replacement of it from local hardware then I will drill it out.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-26-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,703
Posted By outdoorman
rangetop ventline fan not working

Had my 98 Casita for a couple of weeks now and when I got it the ventline stove fan would not run. The light works fine though.
Since I'm home today, I went out to take a look at it.
I removed the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-16-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,422
Posted By outdoorman
Thanks for catching that ;I tried the fan with...

Thanks for catching that ;I tried the fan with lid both open and closed and would not run.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-13-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,422
Posted By outdoorman
I did make sure the lid was closed on the...

I did make sure the lid was closed on the fantastic fan when I turned it on.
I did not check with a volt meter even though I got one from harbor freight, I'm unfamiliar with electrical systems and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-10-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,422
Posted By outdoorman
I have checked the electrical box and the battery...

I have checked the electrical box and the battery is new
everything else is working: fridge,lights both interior and exterior, stove light too.
Here are so pics Ive taken so far:
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-10-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,422
Posted By outdoorman
It has some issues that I will have to tackle : ...

It has some issues that I will have to tackle :
electrical wiring at the back of both brakes have been cut and cant find a electrical brake switch on trailer frame
fantastic fan not working
stove...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-09-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,840
Posted By outdoorman
Looked again and absolutely no sign of one I...

Looked again and absolutely no sign of one
I had seen the switch watching a youtube video so understood what to look for
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-09-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,840
Posted By outdoorman
I looked but no cable for the breakaway switch

I looked but no cable for the breakaway switch
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-09-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,840
Posted By outdoorman
I paid $5400 (including tax); I remember while...

I paid $5400 (including tax); I remember while signing all the paper work with the financial manager including the "AS-IS" form. He told me that if any problems occur they would make good and take...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-09-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,840
Posted By outdoorman
New owner-brake wiring cut

I bought my 98 Casita 16 ft DL last week from Camping World, Florida store and while inspecting it, I discovered the electrical wires to both brakes had been cut. When I asked the saleslady she...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-09-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,778
Posted By outdoorman
I do see that the casita has a metal "trailer...

I do see that the casita has a metal "trailer tongue ball plate" bolted on the rt side of the frame close to the tongue. I found a EAZ-LIFT installation instruction manual among the other original...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-04-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,778
Posted By outdoorman
Update: I bought the Casita 16' DL and towed it...

Update:
I bought the Casita 16' DL and towed it home with my Bronco. Didn't have a sway bar and no problems with sway or fishtailing.
I appreciate all of your input and advice, it really helped....
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