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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-10-2022, 10:23 AM
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Carport
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oldsteve
Very Nice Work
I must say very nice work. You should be proud.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-06-2021, 10:28 AM
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Hot water Bypass not working?
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4,455
Posted By
oldsteve
On my 2014 the valve is hidden and not like I see...
On my 2014 the valve is hidden and not like I see yours facing front. Some time ago i recall someone saying these will not work if facing front. Mine failed last year . After getting a new one from...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-19-2021, 03:23 PM
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rear exterior storage container
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3,115
Posted By
oldsteve
Yea you are confuzed. The rear 2" hitch ,that is...
Yea you are confuzed. The rear 2" hitch ,that is and the weight of the bike rack about 35 to 45 lbs with 2, 35 lb ,bikes causes no sway. In the example I gave. The rear hitch weight is offset by...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-19-2021, 09:54 AM
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rear exterior storage container
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3,115
Posted By
oldsteve
I got one to fit my Harbor Freight gizmo at...
I got one to fit my Harbor Freight gizmo at Walmart. They only come in black it is lockable and very light. I think it was $30.00. Rigged a new license plate holder up because of the obvious...
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Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
01-28-2021, 12:10 PM
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Water leak in Casita SD
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Posted By
oldsteve
You might find the most difficult thing being...
You might find the most difficult thing being able to undo the faucets from the sink because if you are old like me it is a reach and a half to get to it. I had to replace the sink faucets in mine SD...
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General Chat
08-22-2019, 01:11 PM
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Still waiting, need info
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1,417
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oldsteve
I didn't know we were in court. Next time I will...
I didn't know we were in court. Next time I will prepare and present a complete brief with a Dunn&Bradstreet breakdown instead of a meaningless expression. In my case the insurance matches coverage...
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General Chat
08-22-2019, 12:30 PM
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Still waiting, need info
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1,417
Posted By
oldsteve
Insurance
We are in Florida an have 2014 casita 17 insured with St Farm. $185.00 full coverage. When you buy it you pay of course the sales tax for your area.
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General Chat
07-10-2017, 02:51 PM
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Stuff you bought and wish you hadn't
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oldsteve
Stuff you don't nned
The tool box I carry contains enough tools to repair an aircraft carrier. I am affraid to weigh the thing.
And then there is the question my wife loves to ask is do you have the skill set to do...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-13-2017, 10:12 AM
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Yet another PD4540 ques version 2
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2,813
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oldsteve
Wiring
Finely you will need a comfortable chair,small table,2 tumbler glasses and an ashtray before you flip the breaker on. After launching the breaker to the on position and nothing catches fire you will...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-05-2016, 12:18 PM
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Any experience with Ford Escape 2.0L?
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25,068
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oldsteve
ford escape
When we were first looking at all the FG trailers we had a 2008 escape. This was rated at 200hp and 3500 tow limit. We had hitch and wiring installed and thought we were about to go,until that is we...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
10-05-2016, 07:02 AM
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2016, Oct 7-9: Jam 'N Eggs - A North Florida Gathering
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3,582
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oldsteve
Well?
Ok, we read all the weather reports and still know nothing! I'd hate to be on the east coast right now. Looking at all the various weather map overlays can't tell if Live Oak is going to be raining...
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General Chat
09-23-2016, 10:53 AM
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All reserveable campground, a new trend?
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oldsteve
Her we are in the glorious computer age. An age...
Her we are in the glorious computer age. An age where Reserve America Florida State Parks can not make a same day reservation. I don't like it!!!!!! I do like to go and see an area and maybe stay...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-23-2016, 10:29 AM
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FL |
2016, Oct 7-9: Jam 'N Eggs - A North Florida Gathering
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3,582
Posted By
oldsteve
We are in. Steve & Hilde, with our 17 Casita ,...
We are in. Steve & Hilde, with our 17 Casita , might even bring my Taylor Guitar. See you all there.
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Hi, I am....
08-07-2016, 10:01 AM
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New Casita... Awning?
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13,702
Posted By
oldsteve
I had the same concerns about the factory Casita...
I had the same concerns about the factory Casita awning, the extra weight and wind drag type thoughts. But, the ease of use and the quality of the equipment really makes a difference. The problems...
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Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
07-26-2016, 10:59 AM
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Do you have a built in shower
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14,000
Posted By
oldsteve
The Shower!
It kills me how many people brag about how they don't use the equipment that comes with their trailer or how much trouble it is to use it. Some camp sites do have really nice baths but I have seen...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
07-10-2016, 03:17 PM
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New Casita... Awning?
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13,702
Posted By
oldsteve
The Casita awning:
The Casita awning: easy to use,well built, don't want it until you need it kind of thing. I thought it will cause extra wind drag and be difficult to clean around. But the ease of use and especially...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-25-2016, 11:50 AM
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Tow Vehicle question
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5,198
Posted By
oldsteve
I asked myself the same question while looking...
I asked myself the same question while looking for a Scamp or Casita and it came down to test drive. At the time we had a Ford Escape ,tow rated at 3500 lbs. The test was a towing a prospective 17...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-23-2016, 01:30 PM
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4
Remove paint from gelcoat
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2,529
Posted By
oldsteve
Try some old fashion oven cleaner. I have used it...
Try some old fashion oven cleaner. I have used it to remove oil base paint from gelcoat without any damage.
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Hi, I am....
02-06-2016, 12:17 PM
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Considering Fiberglass and Looking for Input
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2,337
Posted By
oldsteve
Casita
One thought in the Scamp vs Casita wars. The Casita has glass all the way around. No wood floors to rot.
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Hi, I am....
02-06-2016, 12:14 PM
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Considering Fiberglass and Looking for Input
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2,337
Posted By
oldsteve
Sahara towing 3500lbs
The Jeep site claims the tow capacity is 2000 lbs for the 2016 Sahara, with 285 HP.
Have you a different model?
My thought is to never be at or near the max limit. As a example a Ford Escape I...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-04-2016, 12:22 PM
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Outsmarted myself on bearings
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2,639
Posted By
oldsteve
I should have said ez lube which I do have and...
I should have said ez lube which I do have and not the bearing buddies which was mental slip.
If I am reading the dexter manual correctly,that being the ez lube grease does go through the entire...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-04-2016, 09:41 AM
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15
Outsmarted myself on bearings
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2,639
Posted By
oldsteve
Lost my Bearings years ago
Question, 2014 17' Casita with the bearing buddies? 10000 miles
I refilled each until the new grease is now pumping out. Was easy. Used Red & Tacky #2.
When do I need to actually take the...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-03-2016, 02:36 PM
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38
F150 for towing Scamp 13, no bath.
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4,389
Posted By
oldsteve
Tranny /Brakes
The F150 will have no problem towing the 13'er and will not need a tranny cooler.
If you have Ford install a brake controller it will cost twice as much as a Prodigy controller of which you can buy...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-28-2015, 12:49 PM
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15
Stupid question ?
Views:
2,531
Posted By
oldsteve
Stupid Questions
Murphy is waiting out there. How would you roll up the sides and secure it? Then there is possible chaff even over a short distance, is that a buckle flapping around? That is a lot of work to take it...
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Classified Archives
02-27-2014, 12:03 PM
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6
FL |
2007 Casita 17ft Spirit Delux for sale $14,500.00 - SOLD
Views:
3,121
Posted By
oldsteve
called owner
Spoke to owner today say it is sold.
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