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Forum: General Chat 01-24-2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,555
Posted By jon carpenter
Nigel, Thanks for the link regarding the Kidde...

Nigel,
Thanks for the link regarding the Kidde extinguisher recall. I have 8 extinguishers between the house, garage, shop, camper and truck. 4 are First Alert brand so no problem there (that I...
Forum: General Chat 01-24-2024, 06:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,555
Posted By jon carpenter
Thanks for all the replies. I will be...

Thanks for all the replies. I will be relocating mine to a more secure and easier location to access.



On another note, when I was looking at my extinguishers I noticed in tiny, tiny...
Forum: General Chat 01-22-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,555
Posted By jon carpenter
Fire extinguisher location(s)

A friend sent me a picture last Tuesday of a pop-up camper on fire at 1 AM at Ocean Pond campground in Osceola NF near Olustee FL. When I saw the picture I started asking myself where is the best...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 10-05-2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,925
Posted By jon carpenter
at creekside

Nancy,
I will be camping at Creekside, site #10 in a Casita SD



There will also be some others at Creekside that I know of, but will let them contact you.


Thanks for assembling a list...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-25-2023, 11:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,861
Posted By jon carpenter
Does anyone know when they changed the door/frame?

Does anyone know when they changed the door/frame?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-21-2023, 06:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,861
Posted By jon carpenter
slider rep[lacement

The same thing happened on my 2011SD. I removed (bend and twist) the slider and went to the local hardware store and purchased a new piece of plastic the same thickness and they cut it to size. I...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 01-10-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,571
Posted By jon carpenter
FL panhandle

The central and eastern parts of the FL panhandle have Apalachicola National Forest and Oceola National Forest. Lots of trees and typically slightly warmer temperatures than GA and the Carolina...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-28-2022, 06:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,288
Posted By jon carpenter
Yes, drained the water heater and turned the...

Yes, drained the water heater and turned the bi-pass valve. One of the first mods I did was to install a porthole on the fresh water tank so I can make sure all of the water is out of the tank and...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-27-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,288
Posted By jon carpenter
P Trap Anti-freeze

Having drained and blown out the water lines, drained grey/black tanks, about all that is left to do is pour some anti-freeze down the drains to make sure the p-trap doesn't freeze. This may be a...
Forum: General Chat 07-15-2022, 06:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 643
Posted By jon carpenter
The first Casita SD I purchased came with...

The first Casita SD I purchased came with professionally tinted windows. My second SD had untinted windows when I purchased it used. I liked the tinted windows so purchased some tinting from a...
Forum: General Chat 06-06-2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,139
Posted By jon carpenter
Too many potential political posts here. Let's...

Too many potential political posts here. Let's get back to what the OP asked, please.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-27-2022, 07:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,316
Posted By jon carpenter
The louver is printed in thirds. The bottom two...

The louver is printed in thirds. The bottom two pieces are glued together to form the bottom section while the top third is separate. They are installed from the outside. Takes about 15...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-26-2022, 07:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,316
Posted By jon carpenter
Stephen, you don't mention the year of your...

Stephen, you don't mention the year of your Freedom. Mine is a 2011 SD. As far as I know the windows on a FD are the same as on a SD for a specific year.


Sorry it is sideways, but you get...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-25-2022, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,269
Posted By jon carpenter
wayne Pavalko

Around the fall (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/tags/fall.html) of 2020 Wayne Pavalko started a post inquiring if anyone would be interested in 3D printed louvers for campers. I was his...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-25-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,316
Posted By jon carpenter
Wayne Pavalko

Around the fall of 2020 Wayne Pavalko started a post inquiring if anyone would be interested in 3D printed louvers for campers. I was his guinea pig and ordered a pair for the driver side window...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-19-2022, 06:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 800
Posted By jon carpenter
You don't mention what part of IN you are live...

You don't mention what part of IN you are live but there is a fiberglass egg rally at Shakamak State Park near Jasonville, IN this weekend if you want to come and check out different brands of eggs. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-01-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,829
Posted By jon carpenter
My experience has also been similar to Floyd and...

My experience has also been similar to Floyd and Glen. However, where I get my tanks refilled they round the gallons down to the next gallon. 3.1 thru 3.9 gallons I only pay for 3 gallons. 4.1...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 02-27-2022, 02:38 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,278
Posted By jon carpenter
Booked Site 23 for 19th thru 23rd. First time...

Booked Site 23 for 19th thru 23rd. First time to this gathering. Looking forward to meeting new friends.


jon
Forum: General Chat 01-29-2022, 01:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,730
Posted By jon carpenter
front mount hitch

Perhaps a front mount hitch similar to this may work. You would still need to have a roof rack on the top of the truck cab. I have seen this type set up used successfully to carry canoes and long...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-20-2022, 07:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,730
Posted By jon carpenter
2X for Randy at Bestconverters. They know their...

2X for Randy at Bestconverters. They know their products. i have replaced two converters in two different campers and bought both of them from Bestconverters. One thing Randy mentioned to me is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-31-2021, 10:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,726
Posted By jon carpenter
I have the same fixtures on the outside of my...

I have the same fixtures on the outside of my Casita as you linked to in your post ! and 2. The rocker switches in post #4 are too big to fit the fixtures in your previous posts. I just measured...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-31-2021, 07:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,726
Posted By jon carpenter
The ad says they are waterproof but they aren't. ...

The ad says they are waterproof but they aren't. The switches need to be replaced every couple years if you have much rain or wash your camper very often. The switches can be found on line but are...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-22-2021, 12:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,495
Posted By jon carpenter
Debbie, If you have an outside shower, you may...

Debbie,
If you have an outside shower, you may want to check the faucet fittings or even the sealant around the outside cover. Another place to check would be where the city water hook-up comes...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-12-2021, 07:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,126
Posted By jon carpenter
Dave, you have 5 tires to move around. Lot's of...

Dave, you have 5 tires to move around. Lot's of us only have 3 tires to move so that leaves more time for us to empty a few more of those cold ones.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-10-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,316
Posted By jon carpenter
Not that I'm not willing to learn, but I don't...

Not that I'm not willing to learn, but I don't want to invest a lot of time, $ and effort into a one time window louver thing. Nor do I really have a lot of time to learn the programming and/or...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-10-2021, 02:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,316
Posted By jon carpenter
Not that I'm not willing to learn, but I don't...

Not that I'm not willing to learn, but I don't want to invest a lot of time, $ and effort into a one time thing. Nor do I really have a lot of time to learn the programming and/or CAD stuff. I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-10-2021, 08:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,316
Posted By jon carpenter
Louver pics

I thought a couple pics were attached in my last post. Hope they are attached this time. They were upright when I downloaded them. Sideways, but you get the idea.


Told you I am not good...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-10-2021, 08:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,316
Posted By jon carpenter
3D Wiindow Louver

About a year ago a fellow posted a photo on the forum of an exterior window louver he 3D printed for a friend who owned a camper and wanted to know if anyone was interested. Since the Max(?) ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-09-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,316
Posted By jon carpenter
3D Printing Misc Parts?

Does anyone have experience with 3D printing? I have tried google but today it does not appear to be my friend. When 3D printing do you need some sort of software to print or can you take several...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-19-2021, 07:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,012
Posted By jon carpenter
Here is the link to WESCO Fastec FIC cylinder...

Here is the link to WESCO Fastec FIC cylinder recall notice. Check your key number and see if it is on the list. If it is on the list, follow the instructions to get a replacement cylinder, keys...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-17-2021, 06:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,012
Posted By jon carpenter
Randy, Thanks for posting how you corrected...

Randy,
Thanks for posting how you corrected your lock issue. I'm sure others may have a similar problem in the future and benefit from your experience.



But please do look into whether your...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-12-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,012
Posted By jon carpenter
Over the years I have had to replace several worn...

Over the years I have had to replace several worn out exterior door locks on different Casitas. I first ordered one from Casita but they sent the incorrect lock. It was a different size than my...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-12-2021, 07:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,807
Posted By jon carpenter
The set I got from Wayne about a year ago worked...

The set I got from Wayne about a year ago worked great. Unfortunately I sold the 2012 Casita SD and left the louver in the unit. I now have 2011 Casita SD. The owner of my sold Casita is a close...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-30-2021, 11:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,544
Posted By jon carpenter
On my current 2011 and previous 2012 Casita SD...

On my current 2011 and previous 2012 Casita SD the valve is flipped around 180 degrees. Such that you cannot see the actual lever but have to put your hand around the back side of the valve between...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-06-2021, 10:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,623
Posted By jon carpenter
GOB, that price is definitely less expensive...

GOB, that price is definitely less expensive than raising the header and installing new door panels, however, I enjoy doing mods in a heated garage over the winter. Keeps me out of trouble.


...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-06-2021, 10:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,510
Posted By jon carpenter
Open Pond in the Conecuh National Forest is a...

Open Pond in the Conecuh National Forest is a nice campground. It is near the Florida boarder just west of Floral AL. Nice fishing lake too.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-06-2021, 09:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,623
Posted By jon carpenter
Several years ago I had a similar problem with a...

Several years ago I had a similar problem with a Casita SD 17 foot. The solution was to raise the garage door like you suggested. I then had to remove the 15 inch wheels/tires t and install 14...
Forum: General Chat 08-08-2021, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,337
Posted By jon carpenter
This is what we use both at home and when...

This is what we use both at home and when camping. Folds flat for easy storage. There is also one made from bamboo which appears it would work well also.


...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-23-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,004
Posted By jon carpenter
We have owned 2 Casita SD's with water leaking...

We have owned 2 Casita SD's with water leaking around the sink lip down into the cabinet below. Upon closer examination, neither one had any sealant nor gaskets around the lip. One didn't even...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-29-2021, 12:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,121
Posted By jon carpenter
Meant to add a couple pics of the finished result.

Meant to add a couple pics of the finished result.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-29-2021, 12:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,121
Posted By jon carpenter
Several years ago I used a Cortec product in our...

Several years ago I used a Cortec product in our kitchen. Had almost enough left over to install in our Casita SD. It had been discontinued so I went with a newer 7.5 mm floating floor type...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-09-2021, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 953
Posted By jon carpenter
Would this spline from Pelland Enterprises work? ...

Would this spline from Pelland Enterprises work?


Pelland Enterprises Motor Home Products - Pelland Enterprises (https://www.rvwindow.com/Motorhome_Product_Details.aspx?ProductID=6736&Return=198)...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-01-2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,017
Posted By jon carpenter
Several weeks ago I had to find a replacement...

Several weeks ago I had to find a replacement drain hose and plug for my RM2454 frig, Dometic corporate office was of no help other than to tell me it is discontinued. They did however suggest I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-10-2021, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,470
Posted By jon carpenter
In January I needed new tires and also decided to...

In January I needed new tires and also decided to purchase new wheels at the same time because my old ones where very dog eared and nasty looking. Called etrailer for tire prices and other info. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-31-2020, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,277
Posted By jon carpenter
which type of reset on Casita?

Steve, If my memory serves me correctly you owned a Casita previously, can't remember what year though. Do you know which type of reset breaker Casita used on a 2012 SD? Would they have ever...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-30-2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,277
Posted By jon carpenter
Ditto what Steve said. I believe it is an...

Ditto what Steve said. I believe it is an 'automatic reset' breaker. I don't think ours has ever tripped, but if it is an automatic reset I guess we wouldn't know. Ours is in the same location...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 12-15-2020, 03:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 606
Posted By jon carpenter
WTB: 2004 2014 17'Casita SD or FD

Looking for a 2004 2014 17'Casita SD or FD within 700 miles of ST Louis MO

Please text message with info and details.

thanks
Forum: General Chat 10-19-2020, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Posted By jon carpenter
Nancy and Paul, Thanks for the responses....

Nancy and Paul,


Thanks for the responses. May need to take the tires and wheels off and just use 14 inch steel wheels without tires to back it in. Have to do that with our Casita but it does...
Forum: General Chat 10-18-2020, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Posted By jon carpenter
Thank you for the information Jean. 9 foot will...

Thank you for the information Jean. 9 foot will be close but doable.
jon
Forum: General Chat 10-17-2020, 03:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Posted By jon carpenter
2012 Scamp 19' fith wheel OA height

Currently we are Casita owners but are considering a Scamp 5th wheel but would like to find out the overall height to ensure it would safely fit in our shed. We will be looking for one with a roof...
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