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Forum: Classified Archives 10-27-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,270
Posted By J.R.
Sold

We sold this to the first caller.
Forum: Classified Archives 10-23-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,270
Posted By J.R.
I attempted to correct the title but I could only...

I attempted to correct the title but I could only edit content
Forum: Classified Archives 10-23-2014, 05:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,270
Posted By J.R.
Casita 17 LD

Tyler
Forum: Classified Archives 10-23-2014, 11:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,270
Posted By J.R.
2014 15 Casita LD

We have a 2014 Casita (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/tags/casita.html) 17 LD which we love but circumstances are forcing us to sell. This is a great little RV in like new condition. The only...
Forum: General Chat 10-22-2014, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,211
Posted By J.R.
That was a typo on my part. It should have said...

That was a typo on my part. It should have said under 295 pounds which is the advertised tongue weight of our trailer. This weight was obtained with a full fresh water tank (in back) and empty black...
Forum: General Chat 10-22-2014, 11:12 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,061
Posted By J.R.
We may have seen your unit under construction....

We may have seen your unit under construction. There were several in the beginning stages. Like you, I was impressed with the quality and I think complaints about weight are due to the double wall...
Forum: General Chat 10-22-2014, 11:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,211
Posted By J.R.
Tongue weight

Our Casita 17LD, fully loaded and properly balanced, has a tongue weight of just under 275 lbs.
Forum: General Chat 10-22-2014, 08:20 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,061
Posted By J.R.
Upgrading RVs to Oliver

Just curious if anyone here has upgraded from a smaller trailer to the larger Oliver? We toured the factory and were impressed with the new unit that is 23 feet long. Also, is anyone willing to share...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-23-2014, 10:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,457
Posted By J.R.
Cleaning mess from trailer

Tim at the Casita factory showed me how acetone can be used to remove messy items like road tar from fiberglass bodies. Just don't use it on plastic, as this could cause problems. When through...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-23-2014, 10:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,140
Posted By J.R.
I like the looks of this, but please tell us how...

I like the looks of this, but please tell us how you fastened the rope to the underside of the RV.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-23-2014, 10:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,029
Posted By J.R.
Fantastic information. Just the type of thing I...

Fantastic information. Just the type of thing I have been hoping to see on this forum and among the most helpful of all. This could save people a lot of problems and expenses. Thanks for posting the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-23-2014, 10:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,006
Posted By J.R.
I found a special window tint removing solution...

I found a special window tint removing solution in a spray bottle at Walmart but it can be found at any store or auto supply which sells window tinting materials. Spray it on and follow the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-22-2014, 05:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,318
Posted By J.R.
I really like this idea for storing items in our...

I really like this idea for storing items in our Casita, but we would only use this for essentials like clothing, a few small tools etc. Our trailer, as equipped from the factory, is somewhere in the...
Forum: General Chat 08-16-2014, 05:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,909
Posted By J.R.
How about thinking of Willie Nelson and "On The...

How about thinking of Willie Nelson and "On The Road Again" when pulling out of the driveway on a new trip or leaving an RV park!
Forum: General Chat 07-26-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 20,088
Posted By J.R.
This reminds me of a boss I had about 40 years...

This reminds me of a boss I had about 40 years ago who wrote a column in the local paper telling how much money he put into deer hunting. It came out to more than $30 a pound but his justification...
Forum: General Chat 06-16-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,497
Posted By J.R.
Saw a Casita 17 heading north on U.S. 59 Saturday...

Saw a Casita 17 heading north on U.S. 59 Saturday near Lufkin, Texas, towed by a Ford vehicle from Mineola.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-16-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,585
Posted By J.R.
I don't know about your model, but several years...

I don't know about your model, but several years ago we had similar problems and took the trailer to a dealer who had it fixed in less than a day. I was told they had to "burp" the refrigerator which...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-01-2014, 09:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,189
Posted By J.R.
Had a trailer lock about 35 years ago that...

Had a trailer lock about 35 years ago that featured a sleeve over the locking arm which went through the hitch lever. If anyone could get a saw blade in the thin space between hitch lever and lock,...
Forum: General Chat 05-31-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,858
Posted By J.R.
Easy fix

I try to keep my fire extinguishers mounted upside down. That way when it is turned to the correct position, the settled powder moves and is no longer packed at one end. Of course I also shake them...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-30-2014, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,147
Posted By J.R.
Break in

Thanks for the comment. It's quite a thing for me to completely pleased with something new right out of the box (factory) and I am a believer that anything mechanical (electronic too) will break...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-30-2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 28,786
Posted By J.R.
Where is Cherokee

A bit of constructive advice so don't take it wrong. It would be extremely helpful if people would say where Cherokee or other rally sites are located. This would help newbies like me immensely.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-29-2014, 07:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,147
Posted By J.R.
Break in trip

I have already posted this on another forum if it seems familiar to some of your.

We took our first trip in the new Casita 16 just four days after picking it up at the factory. We traveled from...
Forum: General Chat 05-23-2014, 12:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,386
Posted By J.R.
Thanks again

We have been on our Casita initial trip and I haven't been on here in a while but I want to thank everyone again for all the contributed responses to my request here. Looks like we will have a longer...
Forum: General Chat 05-14-2014, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,386
Posted By J.R.
Tour

I sure appreciate the responses to my question about places to visit. I have taken all of your responses and filed them away in my Casita travel folder and now we just need to set a date and outline...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-07-2014, 08:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,700
Posted By J.R.
New information

"I was given this website in response to my original post below and found it quite interesting about the Traverse/Acadia. Dozens of complaints are listed and a class action lawsuit has been filed....
Forum: General Chat 05-07-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,386
Posted By J.R.
Foliage trip to northeast

Depending on a lot of circumstances, we are considering a possible RV trip to the Northeastern U.S. to view the Fall foliage. We will be traveling with a small dog and want to find places to park the...
Forum: General Chat 05-07-2014, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,058
Posted By J.R.
Only one thing missing . . .

This is a most enjoyable post. Only thing missing is doesn't end with Johnny Cash's actual auto constructed to go along with the song.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-05-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,700
Posted By J.R.
Unfortunately for me we had the Traverse before...

Unfortunately for me we had the Traverse before selecting our trailer which we decided only after owning the Traverse for more than three years. I fully understand and agree with what you said about...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-05-2014, 05:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,700
Posted By J.R.
Traverse

I only pointed out what I have found in questioning local dealers and items posted on the Internet in various areas, then I asked if anyone else had experienced these problems. Why do some people...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-05-2014, 12:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,700
Posted By J.R.
Airstream/Traverse

I have serious doubts that a Traverse can pull a triple axle Airstream. the double axle has a dry weight of 8,200 pounds and the triple axle is much more. This is way more than the maximum towing...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-05-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,700
Posted By J.R.
Traverse

That's one of the places I searched and the father of my store's service manager has had these problems with his wife's Traverse so I am confident there are problems.

Consumers seldom uses these...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-05-2014, 09:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,700
Posted By J.R.
I received some news late last week from my...

I received some news late last week from my dealer that concerns me. Seems Traverse/Acadia is having a lot of problems with the steering gear at 40,000 or more miles. I looked it up through Google...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-27-2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,428
Posted By J.R.
Gained 5lbs just looking at the photos. Can't...

Gained 5lbs just looking at the photos. Can't image what eating these fine looking dishes would do.
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 04-26-2014, 05:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,394
Posted By J.R.
I have several different email addresses; one for...

I have several different email addresses; one for personal things; one for memberships such as this forum; one for warranties etc. I also have a few from the past which I keep active just in case I...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 04-25-2014, 09:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,711
Posted By J.R.
Wow, didn't realize one small "old timers" joke...

Wow, didn't realize one small "old timers" joke would bring on so many more. Keep them coming, I really enjoy these things.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-24-2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,700
Posted By J.R.
Traverse

Appreciate the replies.

Your 23 mpg sure beats the 20-21 on our 2011 Traverse, but I am not complaining. I am scheduled to pick up our new 17' Casita May 13 and are really looking foward to a lot...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-23-2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,700
Posted By J.R.
Chevy Traverse towing

I have seen a number of different tow vehicles listed here but none talk about the Chevrolet Traverse. We have pulled an 1,800 pound trailer with this vehicle but are currently upgrading to a 2,400...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-21-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,488
Posted By J.R.
Never heard of that

I have towed trailers for more years than I care to count and any time I purchased new, the dealer always balanced them once installed on the rim. Can't imagine the damage an out of balance tire...
Forum: General Chat 04-20-2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,405
Posted By J.R.
Dumb Question

I still say no question is dumb because that is the best way to learn about something we either don't know about or do not understand. LOL
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-20-2014, 07:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,660
Posted By J.R.
Reply

Perhaps I should have mentioned that this mechanic makes those recommendations for customers world-wide including Alaska, the desert southwest and Texas. There is not a single oil weight for all...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-20-2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,795
Posted By J.R.
Voltage is not a true test of a battery. The best...

Voltage is not a true test of a battery. The best test is to place an electrical load on the battery and check the results with a meter designed for this test. Another way is to check the condition...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-20-2014, 12:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,660
Posted By J.R.
I would ask the engineers at the factory, NOT the...

I would ask the engineers at the factory, NOT the dealership or its mechanics. I don't trust them. Example: A mechanic for a local dealer told me to use nothing but 30W oil in my engine, then at...
Forum: General Chat 04-20-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,405
Posted By J.R.
"Dumb" question

As I told my students while teaching classes, "The only dumb question is the one not asked!"
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-16-2014, 04:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,111
Posted By J.R.
Another quick thought! It has been my experience...

Another quick thought! It has been my experience to learn that a large number of people surpass the towing capacity of their vehicle when they think the manufacturers' weight quotes are for the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-16-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,111
Posted By J.R.
I have towed trailers of one type or another for...

I have towed trailers of one type or another for the past 50 years and never had a surge brake trailer stop like electric brakes which are adjustable. Personally I prefer the electric brakes and...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 04-16-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,711
Posted By J.R.
Thanks for the reply and comment. I am in the...

Thanks for the reply and comment. I am in the same boat, can't seem to do any of the things at this age that I did when I was in my 20s which just confirms my thoughts that "We should be able to...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 04-02-2014, 09:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,711
Posted By J.R.
I hope people realize this is just a joke and...

I hope people realize this is just a joke and get a good laugh.
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 04-01-2014, 01:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,711
Posted By J.R.
An "Old Timer"

Since I am new here and retired, thought I would share this story about an "old timer" RVer.

Seems he met his maker and before going to the the big beyond, told his wife to be sure and bury all...
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