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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-14-2021, 12:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,322
Posted By Eddie B.
Check to see if the plug is getting hot,that will...

Check to see if the plug is getting hot,that will tell you something right there.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-14-2021, 12:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,322
Posted By Eddie B.
Receptacles for AC.

The ac should be on it’s own circuit,now the manufactures use the cheapest AC receptacles they can buy $1 each.Plus sometimes the wires are loose on them,very bad.I replaced all my ac receptacles...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-15-2020, 12:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,452
Posted By Eddie B.
Where are you located,how much are you asking? ...

Where are you located,how much are you asking?
Eddie B.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-30-2018, 07:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,844
Posted By Eddie B.
Casita windows

Looks Good
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-28-2018, 03:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,428
Posted By Eddie B.
Shell to frame

Casita has a steel angle iron going across.I have seen several photos of Casita's where the fiberglass haddropped almost an inch down over the V frame.
From what I've seen in Casita's-was the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-26-2018, 04:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,844
Posted By Eddie B.
Glazing Beads

I used windshield sealant on the inside piece,it's not cheap$32
I pretty sure i have some of the glazing also,I bought to much.
We used a roller simular to the type for storm windows
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-11-2018, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,387
Posted By Eddie B.
Interior mounted AC

My 16 foot Casita had the original Ac in it,but wouldn't cool it good enough.
I bought a Frigidare 10,000 BTU,same physical size.Draws only 8 amps.Even has an economy mode and remote control.
It...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-29-2018, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,693
Posted By Eddie B.
Casita cabinetry

On our Casita
The floor was already bad.Old fiberglass cabinetry,shower shell,floor all inside fiberglass cabinets,shells I sold.
The only inside fiberglass pieces are the refrig.cabinet,and the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-25-2018, 01:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,333
Posted By Eddie B.
Casita window glazing

I just bought two different types from Pelland.com
They sell the rubber seals for the outside of the windows.
My windows are HEHR windows,you will have to know manufacter of yours.
For $5.00 they...
Forum: General Chat 07-25-2018, 05:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,001
Posted By Eddie B.
Fiberglass trailers

I thought all the fiberglass trailers had rivets holding cabinets,etc.to the walls.?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-18-2018, 05:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,113
Posted By Eddie B.
Thank You

Thank You
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-18-2018, 05:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,113
Posted By Eddie B.
Thank You

Thank You
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2018, 05:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,113
Posted By Eddie B.
Very,Very True Wonder if there is a tool I...

Very,Very True
Wonder if there is a tool I could buy?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2018, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,113
Posted By Eddie B.
Casita window glazing help

Redoing my 1989 Casita window glazing
Ordered all new glazing ,removed old,soaked the new in hot water and dawn.
My big sliding window has two panes.On the permanent side glass has anyone just used...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 05-08-2018, 11:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,211
Posted By Eddie B.
12. Volts dc draws too much current. The little...

12. Volts dc draws too much current.
The little ice maker we have makes a gallon of cubes pretty Quick.
Forum: General Chat 05-08-2018, 10:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,567
Posted By Eddie B.
Ant Killer

Borax 8 spoons
Sugar or honey 4 Spoons
Pour hot water over the mixture,stir well
We use dipped cotton balls,just drop them around,or camping just pour in several different close locations on a...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 05-08-2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,211
Posted By Eddie B.
I'm Thinking an icebox,insulated like a Yeti,

A little ice maker works great,don't draw much current,makes cubes quick.
Then put the cubes in the ice box.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-09-2018, 10:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,043
Posted By Eddie B.
Made my own heavy duty.

Made my own heavy duty.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-08-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,043
Posted By Eddie B.
Ac input plug conversion

Here's what I did,,,
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-29-2017, 08:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,267
Posted By Eddie B.
This charger works with all type 12 volt...

This charger works with all type 12 volt batteries,They are highly recommended,
If you have a automobile type lead acid,they don't last long,especially if they run completely down.I only recommend...
Forum: General Chat 12-29-2017, 06:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,559
Posted By Eddie B.
Battery Tender

I use Battery tenders
They are the best for all type batteries
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-29-2017, 06:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,267
Posted By Eddie B.
Trickle charger

What type battery?
I use a gel cell battery,
Best is Battery Tender
I use a 6 amp battery Tender
Depends on type,size of battery you have for the charger.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-24-2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,155
Posted By Eddie B.
Casita external antenna

I recommend finding a place on your casita for an external antenna jack.
Local can be received pretty easy,but for distance it's directional and altitude
Matters.So I have an aluminum C channel two...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-14-2017, 07:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,175
Posted By Eddie B.
Casita carpet

We used 2 foot square carpet tiles from Home Depot.
They come with foam on the back,used Weldwood gel contact cement with a little paint brush.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-11-2017, 08:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,584
Posted By Eddie B.
Ours had a steel plate on the bottom,plus you...

Ours had a steel plate on the bottom,plus you have the leveling screws,I also turned the refrig.thermostat housing where it would come out on the side,where I could get to it.But different types and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-11-2017, 08:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,584
Posted By Eddie B.
That is great

That is great
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-11-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,584
Posted By Eddie B.
Igloo refrigerator

While I had my new Igloo refrig.out,I drilled two holes in bottom plate of refrig.Put 5/16 inch bolts thru the plate thru the wood base the refrig. Sits on.Used double nuts to secure.
Cut a four...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-20-2017, 09:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,444
Posted By Eddie B.
Received our 1989 Casita,same condition,Lowes...

Received our 1989 Casita,same condition,Lowes sells a lifetime guarantee board,used it,after removing everything,scrubbed down the fiberglass floor with a mixture of Clorox ,water.You can use the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-13-2017, 04:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,243
Posted By Eddie B.
Some of the chrome rails I used were in 8 foot...

Some of the chrome rails I used were in 8 foot lengths,will go from floor to ceiling,just cut off what length you need.one end had 3/8 nut welded inside for mounting.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-12-2017, 04:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,243
Posted By Eddie B.
I took out all my fiberglass structures,used 1...

I took out all my fiberglass structures,used 1 inch square chrome rails. They come in different lengths.They are always straight and square,just bolt them together.Got mine at habitat.Eddie
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-26-2017, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,592
Posted By Eddie B.
They must have changed to smaller...

They must have changed to smaller dimensions,still might be worth thinking about.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-26-2017, 06:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,592
Posted By Eddie B.
Frigidare FFRA1022R1 I got mine at a pawn...

Frigidare
FFRA1022R1
I got mine at a pawn shop,$100
Like new
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-26-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,592
Posted By Eddie B.
Just took out our old original 6000 btu 1989...

Just took out our old original 6000 btu 1989 Emerson ac from our Casita.
Replaced with a Frigidare 10,000 btu same physical size,only draws only one more amp than the original,so you get lighter...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-08-2017, 07:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,866
Posted By Eddie B.
Strengthen Casita spare tire holder

I used new 3/8 bolts,put a metal plate behind them,made it longer for third tail light mount.Then on rear bumper used two 5/16 bolts thru it to hold the off set metal tire support.Tried to download...
Forum: General Chat 11-25-2016, 01:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,759
Posted By Eddie B.
This is a big subject Depending on what...

This is a big subject
Depending on what happens,area we live in,city or country.I keep most of our supplies in the home,water in a 275 gallon plastic container.If we had to leave in the Casita,that...
Forum: General Chat 11-23-2016, 05:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,759
Posted By Eddie B.
Ham Radio

I'm also a hamradio operator,W4EBX
I use two 50 amp gel cell batteries in my Casita,charge them with a 5 amp battery tender.Would be interested in seeing some antenna options on campers,for...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-23-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,300
Posted By Eddie B.
Casita Rear Window

Mine is three pane plexiglass also,this rear window is curved,I'm planning also to try to find someone to install glass in all three panels.
Forum: General Chat 07-21-2016, 06:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,420
Posted By Eddie B.
1989 Casita tow from Olklahoma

We will look for bigger vehicle after we get it home.Will check with U-ship
Eddie
Forum: General Chat 07-21-2016, 06:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,420
Posted By Eddie B.
1989 17 foot Casita. Towing recommendations

Just purchased a 17 foot Casita located in Olkahoma city,Olkahoma
Need suggestions of best way to get it to my home in Mt.Juliet,Tennessee
About a 600 mile trip one way.Dont think my 4 cylinder...
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