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Forum: General Chat 01-28-2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,555
Posted By Jann Todd
In our Casita we have one by the stove and one...

In our Casita we have one by the stove and one large one in a half gallon juice can by the door on the floor. The juice can has the label removed and is attached to the wall with velcro. That way...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-28-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,735
Posted By Jann Todd
Is there an outlet in the cabinet? If not then...

Is there an outlet in the cabinet? If not then an outlet goes there. If there's already an outlet then I have no idea as our cabinet has an outlet for the microwave inside the back of it.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-22-2024, 10:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,735
Posted By Jann Todd
We put a 1X2 across the door on the outside after...

We put a 1X2 across the door on the outside after staining it to match the wood so when we opened the door it would lay level on top of the fridge and we can lay stuff on it to cook or when taking it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-22-2024, 12:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,735
Posted By Jann Todd
We ordered our 2007 Casita without a microwave. ...

We ordered our 2007 Casita without a microwave. It has a cabinet with a plug-in for a microwave in it. We bought a microwave that fits into the spot. There is carpet in the cabinet. There is a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-08-2023, 10:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,404
Posted By Jann Todd
RV pipes are not made to withstand high water...

RV pipes are not made to withstand high water pressure. 45 is the max. That is what pressure regulators are set at. More than that you may blow a line apart.
Forum: General Chat 11-29-2023, 11:00 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 23,514
Posted By Jann Todd
Anytime you buy new expect some flaws. All RVs...

Anytime you buy new expect some flaws. All RVs are put together by numerous people and not everyone does a perfect job plus the parts are made in China and other places. We bought our Casita new in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-25-2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,252
Posted By Jann Todd
Don't run it without the windshield except when...

Don't run it without the windshield except when you are checking it. It causes a fire hazard. We had a recall on one because it didn't have the proper shield.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-08-2023, 11:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,252
Posted By Jann Todd
We took our burner tube apart once and there was...

We took our burner tube apart once and there was a tiny little washer type thing in it by the orifice. We barely saw it when it fell out. Not all fridges have them though. So be careful when...
Forum: General Chat 11-08-2023, 11:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 717
Posted By Jann Todd
Buy a mold cleaning product to kill the mold. ...

Buy a mold cleaning product to kill the mold. You may want to do the treatment a couple of times. We had a flood in our house and the recovery company said to spray the flooring with a special...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-01-2023, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,470
Posted By Jann Todd
What a great transformation. You did a wonderful...

What a great transformation. You did a wonderful job on it.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-30-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 815
Posted By Jann Todd
I think it was not a check valve but a bypass on...

I think it was not a check valve but a bypass on the hot water line for winterizing. If it is closed then the hot water will not come out. On my Casita the valve handle is behind the pipe on the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-29-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,787
Posted By Jann Todd
In over 40 years we have never removed a battery...

In over 40 years we have never removed a battery for the winter. We plug in our Casita and our motorhome about once a month for about 24 hours. It gets cold here. Today the high was 29 and there...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-29-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 815
Posted By Jann Todd
I'm sure others have had this problem. The valve...

I'm sure others have had this problem. The valve knob is on the inside of the pipe and hard to see. Maybe this will help others.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 10-28-2023, 10:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,208
Posted By Jann Todd
How do you remove the driver side wall and still...

How do you remove the driver side wall and still use the trailer? That tells me there's a hole someplace. Are you talking about the little divider between the big dinette and the side dinette? ...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 10-22-2023, 10:25 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,346
Posted By Jann Todd
When it is your time to go it will happen. So if...

When it is your time to go it will happen. So if in a fiberglass RV, metal RV, at home, in a car or any other place it will happen no matter what. I've never heard of lightning going through a...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 10-20-2023, 09:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,346
Posted By Jann Todd
We buy shredded potatoes in a carton at Costco. ...

We buy shredded potatoes in a carton at Costco. You add hot water and let sit for a few minutes. Then you can fry them to brown them if you want to. They are good for any recipe calling for hash...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-23-2023, 09:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By Jann Todd
I've never heard of them. It is beautiful. How...

I've never heard of them. It is beautiful. How long is it? Looks well kept.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 07-29-2023, 10:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,328
Posted By Jann Todd
Where did you get the bathroom sink? I need one...

Where did you get the bathroom sink? I need one and can't find one. How big is it in inches? It looks like it fits perfect where the original plastic sink was.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 07-29-2023, 10:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,109
Posted By Jann Todd
Do not give any money to anyone until you see the...

Do not give any money to anyone until you see the trailer then take the money with you or do a transfer but see it first. There's to many scams these days. Not saying this one is but please be...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-29-2023, 10:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 916
Posted By Jann Todd
It looks like the isolator so when the vehicle is...

It looks like the isolator so when the vehicle is not running it disconnects by contacts opening so the trailer is not pulling power from the vehicle battery. They do go bad and then the trailer...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-22-2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 523
Posted By Jann Todd
Servicing and repairing can be very different...

Servicing and repairing can be very different things. Stop in and talk to them about your needs. Make sure they know what they are doing. It could be a regular RV dealer or repair shop can do it...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-22-2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,433
Posted By Jann Todd
Looks like it is a Coleman made by Beachcomber.

Looks like it is a Coleman made by Beachcomber.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-22-2023, 12:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,601
Posted By Jann Todd
Get your trailer back now. You owe them nothing...

Get your trailer back now. You owe them nothing and they have put you through 3 years of agony. Do Not let them keep it under any circumstances. They want it for free since you are a single woman...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-17-2023, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,476
Posted By Jann Todd
It should charge while plugged into electric. ...

It should charge while plugged into electric. Otherwise how would you charge it without having your car running all the time. With 14 RV's of all kinds all of them have charged the battery on...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-20-2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 19,862
Posted By Jann Todd
The Solution lasts at least a year. We do a lot...

The Solution lasts at least a year. We do a lot of hard trips and the motorhome still looks great. Good shine easy to remove bugs. Spray on and wipe off. We do wash the RV first. After a lot...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-20-2023, 12:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 19,862
Posted By Jann Todd
Yes we started with a gallon jug of The Solution....

Yes we started with a gallon jug of The Solution. My husband just did our motorhome again in January since we hadn't done it for a year at least. We still have some left. It makes washing bugs off...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-28-2023, 10:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,105
Posted By Jann Todd
The proper way for the A/C is to remove it and...

The proper way for the A/C is to remove it and replace the gasket on it. It could be that the mounting bolts are just loose though. We had one that got loose a little and flooded our RV. We were...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 01-28-2023, 10:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,701
Posted By Jann Todd
You could run into snow if you go to the North...

You could run into snow if you go to the North Rim. It can snow there up through May. It will be cold at night so just be prepared. The campgrounds at Grand Canyon do not have hookups.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-16-2022, 03:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,313
Posted By Jann Todd
Replace tires at 5-6 years old since you can't...

Replace tires at 5-6 years old since you can't see aging inside the tire. Also when you park the trailer when not using it put wood or rubber under the tires to keep the soil or concrete from...
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2022, 09:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,579
Posted By Jann Todd
I've never heard of them. Thanks for all the...

I've never heard of them. Thanks for all the info.
Forum: General Chat 10-29-2022, 10:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,579
Posted By Jann Todd
I thought maybe a Casita but the color fooled me.

I thought maybe a Casita but the color fooled me.
Forum: General Chat 10-29-2022, 05:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,579
Posted By Jann Todd
Saw this trailer in Abilene Texas October 23.

Saw this trailer in Abilene Texas October 23.
Forum: General Chat 10-29-2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,454
Posted By Jann Todd
There has to be propane since there is a stove...

There has to be propane since there is a stove and shower. it is most likely underneath like in a class C. There is a little storage under the seats at the table. Kitchen faucet could be folded...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-20-2022, 08:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,531
Posted By Jann Todd
You asked so here are the references. Just...

You asked so here are the references. Just Google Are garden hoses safe to drink from and you'll find the answers. But to save you the trouble and many others here is what you'll find. From...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-19-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,531
Posted By Jann Todd
I agree with John that garden hoses are not safe...

I agree with John that garden hoses are not safe to drink from. They have many contaminants in them like lead. We always fill with a white RV drinking water hose. We don't want to use little...
Forum: General Chat 09-12-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,601
Posted By Jann Todd
We have a microwave in our Casita and it...

We have a microwave in our Casita and it definitely does not weigh anywhere near 72 pounds. I would not be able to lift it. We have one from Walmart that is 1000 watt or more and I can lift it...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-07-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,531
Posted By Jann Todd
Use the outside faucet but don't use a regular...

Use the outside faucet but don't use a regular garden hose. They can contain contaminants. Use the RV type water hoses. We make up a little container of bleach water yearly and pour into the hose...
Forum: General Chat 09-07-2022, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,895
Posted By Jann Todd
Sand will be everywhere. We had a wind storm in...

Sand will be everywhere. We had a wind storm in Utah once and even our cat was covered with red sand while she was laying down. It just takes a lot of sweeping of walls, floors, cabinets etc. If...
Forum: General Chat 09-05-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 84,303
Posted By Jann Todd
Hang up the phone and run unless you want to...

Hang up the phone and run unless you want to throw away $10,000. Sounds very bad to me. Casita is a well known and substantial company and didn't require that much down. Sounds like the owner...
Forum: General Chat 09-05-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,504
Posted By Jann Todd
You are just beginning your life as far as...

You are just beginning your life as far as traveling as long as you are reasonably healthy. We were in our mid 60's the last time we drove to Alaska. We've drove across the country several times in...
Forum: General Chat 08-15-2022, 01:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,504
Posted By Jann Todd
Go to the Canada crossing the border website. It...

Go to the Canada crossing the border website. It will tell you what you need to know. The last I knew you had to have the vacs, have a negative test, possibly have to quarantine for a period of...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-26-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,719
Posted By Jann Todd
In black tanks you definitely have to use a...

In black tanks you definitely have to use a treatment for the smell and to break down the solids. In the grey tank you don't need anything. Just don't let the tank sit with water in it for days or...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-25-2022, 09:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,632
Posted By Jann Todd
Are you sure the fridge is off? If it is on 12V...

Are you sure the fridge is off? If it is on 12V it can drain a battery fast. Are you disconnecting the cord from the tow vehicle? It could draw down your battery but not that fast unless somehow...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-18-2022, 12:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,982
Posted By Jann Todd
Smile I'm a woman but that is ok. My mom just spelled...

I'm a woman but that is ok. My mom just spelled my name very unusual and it has caused problems all my life.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-18-2022, 12:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,982
Posted By Jann Todd
[QUOTE=Travellers;844893]Hi folks. Figured we...

[QUOTE=Travellers;844893]Hi folks. Figured we would post this on the Fiberglass forum as well. We are back from our apx 7 week 11400 kilometre trip from the Okanagan Valley of BC to Quebec city and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-17-2022, 10:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,496
Posted By Jann Todd
We towed our 17' Casita with a Trailblazer 4.3...

We towed our 17' Casita with a Trailblazer 4.3 and a Blazer 4.2 before we upgraded to larger tow vehicles. Your Roadtrek may be fine for a year or so until things calm down and you can find exactly...
Forum: General Chat 07-17-2022, 09:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,732
Posted By Jann Todd
I can't imagine losing everything including the...

I can't imagine losing everything including the trailer and vehicles. I am so sorry. We pray every night for people who have lost their homes, etc. I will put you on our list. I hope you can get...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-15-2022, 11:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,075
Posted By Jann Todd
The fan on the converter should shut off after a...

The fan on the converter should shut off after a little while. Ours does. We don't leave ours plugged in all the time but if we needed to run something I think I'd run that item on a separate line....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-11-2022, 10:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,219
Posted By Jann Todd
Do you check the pedestal for correct wiring...

Do you check the pedestal for correct wiring before plugging in? We have been to a couple of campgrounds where the polarity is wrong. We put an electric tester on a 30amp-15amp connector and make...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-09-2022, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,840
Posted By Jann Todd
Perfect way of doing it. We put the bleach in...

Perfect way of doing it. We put the bleach in the hose for our motorhome because it needs a pressure hose to fill it but so far not for the trailer. I've never used vinegar but we have used baking...
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