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Forum: General Chat 03-12-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 530
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Oliver Owner Wanted in the NJ area for an episode of “6 Things I Love About My RV”

I am the Kentucky Correspondent for the RV Atlas Podcast (hosted by Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi). Jeremy recently interviewed Aaron Wolters of Oliver Travel Trailers and a link was provided to...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-27-2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 785
Posted By DeanCHS1980
We have towed our 2005 Casita 17 the last 8 years...

We have towed our 2005 Casita 17 the last 8 years with a Kia Borrego that has the 4.6L V8. We have towed the Casita 32,000 miles with it. The EPA Highway rating for the Borrego is 22. My typical...
Forum: General Chat 01-25-2024, 10:12 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,698
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Kevin, I appreciate your insights. Thank you...

Kevin,

I appreciate your insights. Thank you for your comment.

Hope to see you in a campground in 2024.

Take care,

Dean
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-24-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,420
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi Dana and Cheryl, Welcome! As empty...

Hi Dana and Cheryl,

Welcome!

As empty nesters that had never camped or towed, we purchased a 2005 Casita 17 Freedom Deluxe in November, 2015. We started camping in 2016. Since then, we have...
Forum: General Chat 01-24-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,698
Posted By DeanCHS1980
We love our 2005 Casita 17 Freedom Deluxe that we...

We love our 2005 Casita 17 Freedom Deluxe that we have camped in for 374 nights since buying it used in late 2015. As a hobby, I like to keep up with the RV industry, particularly the molded...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-06-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,094
Posted By DeanCHS1980
As a followup to the F150 PowerBoost or Tacoma...

As a followup to the F150 PowerBoost or Tacoma Hybrid being great choices to tow a Casita, have you thought about replacing your 2013 Ridgeline with a 2024 Ridgeline. I am Ridgeline fan as well and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-06-2024, 12:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,094
Posted By DeanCHS1980
I have been researching pickup trucks as a Sunday...

I have been researching pickup trucks as a Sunday pandemic habit since April, 2020 (dealerships are closed) with a Starbucks in hand and a pup cup for Mr. Gibbs (our Mississippi Maltese). On paper,...
Forum: General Chat 12-06-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,216
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi Steve, These times are a changin’! ...

Hi Steve,

These times are a changin’!

Thanks for keeping us posted with these changes and developments with Oliver Travel Trailers. Love them!

Take care,

Dean
Forum: General Chat 12-06-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,448
Posted By DeanCHS1980
I am liking these new EV RVs coming to market....

I am liking these new EV RVs coming to market. This is the 2nd one I have seen this year. Wishing both companies luck and prosperity. For that matter, looking forward to more and better EVs,...
Forum: General Chat 11-26-2023, 11:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,531
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Interesting! About a year or so ago, I saw...

Interesting!

About a year or so ago, I saw a Cortez in a Walmart parking lot being delivered/towed. I spoke with the delivery drivers. The exterior was sharp. Did not see the interior other than...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 10-10-2023, 07:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,044
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Laura and I are on Site 197. Look forward to...

Laura and I are on Site 197. Look forward to meeting Matt and you!!!
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 10-09-2023, 10:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,044
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi Amy, You would be welcome to check out...

Hi Amy,

You would be welcome to check out our 2005 Casita 17; however, it is the Freedom Deluxe not the Independence. Look forward to meeting you and your husband. We are at the rally from...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 10-01-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,044
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi Karen, Looks like a great plan. Please...

Hi Karen,

Looks like a great plan. Please count Laura and I for dinner on Friday night!

We lived and worked and played in the Lawrenceburg area from 1985 to 1987. We have not been to...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 09-28-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,044
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi Karen & All, Laura and I have tweaked our...

Hi Karen & All,

Laura and I have tweaked our reservation for Site 197. We will be arriving on Wednesday, October 11 and departing Sunday, October 15 (previously we were arriving on Thursday and...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 08-13-2023, 10:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,800
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Beautiful truck. Cool. Looking forward to owning...

Beautiful truck. Cool. Looking forward to owning an electric vehicle at some point. However, the $73K is a deal breaker for me. There is a 2023 Ford F-150 XL with the STX package at our local dealer...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 08-12-2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,800
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi All, I will chime in on the fun! LOL, I...

Hi All,

I will chime in on the fun! LOL, I have been in perpetual truck research mode as a hobby since March, 2020 (I won’t mention the “P” word). I enjoy my Sunday afternoons with a Starbucks and...
Forum: General Chat 05-29-2023, 09:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,014
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi Jack, I hear ya. Just got back from...

Hi Jack,

I hear ya.

Just got back from a four night camping trip to Fort Massac State Park in southern IL (just across the river from Paducah [wonderful small city]). Laura and I continue to...
Forum: General Chat 04-24-2023, 10:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,014
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Agreed. Laura and I often discuss a future camper...

Agreed. Laura and I often discuss a future camper (Oliver, Escape, or Safari Condo). Yet, we love our current Casita (no debt). We will begin early Social Security in about 1.5 years. At that point,...
Forum: General Chat 04-22-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,014
Posted By DeanCHS1980
My bad. I stand corrected. Thank you!!! Keeping...

My bad. I stand corrected. Thank you!!! Keeping the Bean on the list!!!
Forum: General Chat 04-22-2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,014
Posted By DeanCHS1980
I would like to respectfully replace the Bean...

I would like to respectfully replace the Bean (non-fiberglass teardrop) with a MyPod:

https://golittleguy.com/lg-mypod/

;)

P.S. - Fun topic, but impossible to answer. When it comes to egg...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-17-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,044
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi Karen & All, Laura and I are excited to...

Hi Karen & All,

Laura and I are excited to attend the Hoosier Hospitality Rally. Laura and I used to work in nearby Lawrenceburg (1985 to 1987) and I would occasionally hike at Versailles State...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-23-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 16,329
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi Steve, We have lived in BG since 1995. It...

Hi Steve,

We have lived in BG since 1995. It was been a nice community to raise the girls and to work (WKU). Maybe next time, we can visit!

Take care,

Dean
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-23-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 16,329
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi Steve, I saw you guys in Bowling Green,...

Hi Steve,

I saw you guys in Bowling Green, KY (our hometown) on your way home. I was at the intersection of Campbell Lane turning right to pickup groceries. You were in the left lane turning left...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-12-2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,498
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi Chris, Congratulations on the Palisade!...

Hi Chris,

Congratulations on the Palisade! Look forward to reading about your tow experience. I am expecting the Palisade to be a comfortable & capable tow vehicle. Interested in the...
Forum: General Chat 02-02-2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,921
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Jon, I hear ya! Our 2009 Kia Borrego V8...

Jon,

I hear ya! Our 2009 Kia Borrego V8 Limited (loaded) was purchased in November, 2015. MSRP in 2009 was about $37K. I would have never purchased it new, particularly a high end Limited. But, in...
Forum: General Chat 02-02-2023, 12:55 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,921
Posted By DeanCHS1980
John, I agree with you. I may do the same...

John,

I agree with you. I may do the same thing, particularly if we decide to go with a 1/2 ton. Start with a base truck and be frugal adding options. Order it. Plus, it will not be used for a...
Forum: General Chat 02-01-2023, 04:48 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,921
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi Jon, Trip to Korea, exciting!!!...

Hi Jon,

Trip to Korea, exciting!!! Congratulations getting those kids off to college.

Your Pilot has treated you well. I worry a bit about the Borrego needing parts at some point and that...
Forum: General Chat 02-01-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,921
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Dave, Your timing was impeccable. You could...

Dave,

Your timing was impeccable. You could easily spend $55K or more on a mid-trim 1/2 ton. You could also spend 50% more on your camper than you did. A new Ranger is probably $40K to $45K...
Forum: General Chat 02-01-2023, 12:30 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,921
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Agreed. High-end trucks are actually less capable...

Agreed. High-end trucks are actually less capable due to having less payload/cargo carrying capacity. All the bells & whistles add up in terms of weight.
Forum: General Chat 02-01-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,921
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Jon, Interesting. My pandemic and current...

Jon,

Interesting. My pandemic and current hobby is to truck shop on Sundays when the dealerships are closed. However, the mighty 2009 Kia Borrego with 152,000 miles is still going strong. Camped...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-26-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,932
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi All, We purchased our 2005 Casita 17 FD...

Hi All,

We purchased our 2005 Casita 17 FD in late 2015. It does not have a furnace. We continue to love the Casita, new egg campers are prohibitively expensive, and we like towing small, thus we...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-09-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,936
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Yup, I agree regarding the Pilot. We bought a...

Yup, I agree regarding the Pilot. We bought a used Pilot for our youngest daughter’s first car. I bought from a colleague inexpensively. It had about 135,000 miles on it. We put about 30,000 trouble...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-09-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,936
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi All, It was not my master plan, but Laura...

Hi All,

It was not my master plan, but Laura and I ended up with two Kias. Bought the 2008 Kia Rondo brand new in June, 2009 after sitting on the lot for a year during the Great Recession. I got...
Forum: General Chat 09-30-2022, 09:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,531
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi All, Interesting comments regarding the...

Hi All,

Interesting comments regarding the Cortes Camper. There is a lot to like and a few things to ponder besides the price. Requirements for Laura and I include a “permanent” bed, a place to...
Forum: General Chat 09-28-2022, 09:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,531
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Cortes Camper Spotted!

Hi All,

I know the new Cortes Camper has been discussed on the forum. LOL, Laura, my wife, spotted a new Cortes in the Walmart parking lot here in Bowling Green. I was out running errands, so I...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 08-06-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,404
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi Jeff, Laura and I will be on Site 39 in...

Hi Jeff,

Laura and I will be on Site 39 in our 2005 Casita 17 Freedom Deluxe. You guys are more than welcome to check out our Casita.

See ya next month,

Dean
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-23-2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 16,329
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi Steve, Congratulations on getting the...

Hi Steve,

Congratulations on getting the Tesla. Thanks for the camping/towing update.

Hope to see you guys again in the campground sometime soon!

Take care,

Dean
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-13-2022, 08:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,498
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi Teri, Wishing you the best with your...

Hi Teri,

Wishing you the best with your camper and tow vehicle purchase. I think you are the right track. You mention three exceptional vehicles that tow a minimum of 5000 lbs with 500 lbs on the...
Forum: General Chat 06-19-2022, 08:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,305
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Congratulations!!! Love those numbers.

Congratulations!!! Love those numbers.
Forum: General Chat 06-08-2022, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,096
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi Dave! Thanks for the pictures. Also,...

Hi Dave!

Thanks for the pictures. Also, appreciate you taking pictures at the 4Bs rally. So nice to be able to associate names and faces.

Enjoy that epic trip that you are on. Best to Barb!
...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 06-06-2022, 10:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,480
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi All, Laura and I are hanging out until...

Hi All,

Laura and I are hanging out until Tuesday (tomorrow). We really enjoyed the rally and rural south central Illinois.

Do we know the dates for next year’s rally? Will it be the weekend...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-05-2022, 08:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,753
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Just beautiful!!! Oh, and cute!!!

Just beautiful!!! Oh, and cute!!!
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 06-03-2022, 10:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,480
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Laura and I are going to check out the strawberry...

Laura and I are going to check out the strawberry festival this afternoon (Friday). If a group is going to Yoders for dinner tonight please count the two of us in the headcount. Thx!!!
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-26-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,480
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi, Outstanding! Looking forward to Yoders,...

Hi,

Outstanding! Looking forward to Yoders, the Potlock, and Mamma Mia (Laura’s favorite)!!!

Thanks,

Dean
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-26-2022, 04:07 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,279
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Ditto! Thanks to Karen and all. Great rally.

Ditto! Thanks to Karen and all. Great rally.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-16-2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,005
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi Maridus, I appreciate your post. Laura...

Hi Maridus,

I appreciate your post. Laura and I have owned our 2005 Casita since November, 2015. We love it; however, we enjoy researching egg campers/trailers/small motorhomes. Our plan is to...
Forum: General Chat 03-12-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,667
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi All, Regarding the original post, current...

Hi All,

Regarding the original post, current gas prices will not deter our camping plans for 2022. Already completed a January Florida trip. Trips of 6 to 14 day trips planned for March, April,...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 03-08-2022, 07:15 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,404
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi All, Laura and I (and Gibbs the...

Hi All,

Laura and I (and Gibbs the Mississippi Maltese) will be on site 39 from Thursday, March 8th to Tuesday, March 13th.

This will be our first Alognac Glassic Egg Scramble and our first...
Forum: General Chat 02-17-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 29,204
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi Mike, Thanks for the retirement...

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the retirement compliment! I am enjoying it. In fact, my plan was to take off 6 months (as of 12/31/21) and then mindfully decide if I wanted to pursue some interim/temporary...
Forum: General Chat 02-17-2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 29,204
Posted By DeanCHS1980
Hi Jon, Thank you!!! I absolutely love...

Hi Jon,

Thank you!!!

I absolutely love the Borrego. It was the perfect vehicle for us and our budget. Luckily, it has required relatively minor repairs and I have a wonderful mechanic that...
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