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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-26-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,391
Posted By margeleept
Don't know if this will help, but I'd recommend...

Don't know if this will help, but I'd recommend something with a neck you can adjust and positioned more behind you than straight above you. We have overhead lights in our teardrop we thought would...
Forum: General Chat 02-23-2019, 10:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,858
Posted By margeleept
If you're really getting "hours and hours" of...

If you're really getting "hours and hours" of spasms I'd recommend cutting back a bit on what you're doing. A little pain for a short time afterward, maybe 3/10, is OK, but if you're in agony then...
Forum: General Chat 02-18-2019, 07:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,858
Posted By margeleept
Yes, PT is physical therapist. What do you mean...

Yes, PT is physical therapist. What do you mean by the "kypho thing?" Kyphoplasty? That is the surgery/cement procedure. I'm curious if you mean some kind of bracing? I've never heard of the...
Forum: General Chat 02-18-2019, 11:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,858
Posted By margeleept
I agree with the other posts about the bone...

I agree with the other posts about the bone cement. It's a surgical procedure where they inject the cement into the vertebra. It does give instant relief. I'm a PT and I've seen many people do very...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-08-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,788
Posted By margeleept
We always use the ECT when towing. It gives a...

We always use the ECT when towing. It gives a little boost in power. Without it, the Tacoma feels a bit doggy. Haven't checked the gas mileage with and without it, though.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-23-2019, 10:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,643
Posted By margeleept
You might consider a teardrop. It would be a bit...

You might consider a teardrop. It would be a bit tough to work from one as they're essentially a bed on wheels with an outdoor kitchen in the back. But I agree with all the other posts that your...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-22-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,719
Posted By margeleept
We tow a Casita 17' LD with a 2016 Tacoma and a...

We tow a Casita 17' LD with a 2016 Tacoma and a WDH. It feels MUCH safer to have the WDH, especially in high winds or on 2 lane highways with semis passing from the other direction. But the WDH is a...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-20-2019, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 955
Posted By margeleept
Hi, John, We're also from central Oregon...

Hi, John,

We're also from central Oregon (Bend) and have a Casita 17' Liberty Deluxe you're welcome to tour if you like. It can help to see the different floor plans before you buy. We're also...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-20-2018, 11:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,498
Posted By margeleept
Not sure if this is an issue for you but the 17'...

Not sure if this is an issue for you but the 17' Casita has a higher ceiling clearance (6'2") than the 16' (5'10"). That was a deal breaker for us since my husband is 5'11" and wants to be able to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-02-2018, 10:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,105
Posted By margeleept
42"x 32" with 2 brackets for table legs 16"x...

42"x 32" with 2 brackets for table legs
16"x 32" with 1 bracket for table leg
12"x 32" just a board with no bracket

For the king configuration you need all 3 boards underneath for support.
...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 10-31-2018, 09:53 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,106
Posted By margeleept
We stayed at an amazing campground just a few...

We stayed at an amazing campground just a few miles outside Victoria. Pretty sure it was Goldstream. I was amazed at how remote it felt for being so close to town. Butchart Gardens is not to be...
Forum: General Chat 10-01-2018, 09:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,124
Posted By margeleept
Wow, looks beautiful and I agree about all the...

Wow, looks beautiful and I agree about all the innovative design ideas. But it's way, way out of my price range. We're thinking about building a DIY van and this gives me some new ideas. Thank you!
Forum: General Chat 09-20-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,358
Posted By margeleept
Great question and I'll be eager to see the...

Great question and I'll be eager to see the answers!

We bought a Casita 17 LD as an upgrade to our teardrop because we were tired of having to do so much outside in bad weather. Plus we could tow...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-13-2018, 09:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,763
Posted By margeleept
We have a Casita 17' Liberty deluxe which is over...

We have a Casita 17' Liberty deluxe which is over 6' tall and has the beds that can be configured to twins or a king. I'm pretty sure the Independence is permanent twins that are a little wider than...
Forum: General Chat 07-27-2018, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,159
Posted By margeleept
We had reservations at Half Dome Village...

We had reservations at Half Dome Village (formerly Curry village) for Wednesday and they cancelled our reservation because of the park closure. We ended up getting a place in Mammoth Lakes on the...
Forum: General Chat 07-25-2018, 09:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,159
Posted By margeleept
Warning about towing in Sequoia National Park

Warning about Sequoia National Park! They are doing construction on the main road up from the south entrance, delaying traffic for up to an hour. We saw a fellow Casita owner in the queue and he told...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-15-2018, 05:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,151
Posted By margeleept
Don't want to overcharge the battery

We are heading out on Sunday for a 1 week trip in the Casita. We have a 2004 LD. I trickle charged the battery to a full charge, then turned the battery cutoff switch to "off," only to discover that...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-12-2018, 12:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,385
Posted By margeleept
Haha, I think the decorating part is almost as...

Haha, I think the decorating part is almost as fun as the real thing! Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 06-10-2018, 03:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,673
Posted By margeleept
Haha, I recently had the same experience from the...

Haha, I recently had the same experience from the other side. We took our new Casita to our regular teardrop gathering. Nobody acted like we were not welcomed, in fact, a few people expressed envy...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-21-2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,768
Posted By margeleept
I got a siphon pump similar to this one. You can...

I got a siphon pump similar to this one. You can fill your 5 gallon jug and hoist it up onto the spare tire, then siphon the water from the jug to the fresh water tank. The pump is good for getting...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-19-2018, 06:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,397
Posted By margeleept
Wow, that "hair" made all the difference in our...

Wow, that "hair" made all the difference in our rig. It's working great now! Not sure if this is consistent across the board but the one that was too big has a threaded tip that can be removed, the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-03-2018, 10:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,397
Posted By margeleept
Gonna try returning it and getting another. Glad...

Gonna try returning it and getting another. Glad to hear that worked for you.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-03-2018, 10:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,397
Posted By margeleept
It seems to be the metal clips on the side. The...

It seems to be the metal clips on the side. The plastic body goes in OK but when I get to the point where the clips have to depress they don't want to go. I can get them depressed some, but I don't...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-03-2018, 07:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,397
Posted By margeleept
Trouble with 12v receptacle

I've recently purchased 2 new 12v items (an inverter and a battery monitor) and am having a heck of a time getting them plugged into the receptacle at the back of the Casita. The inverter goes in far...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-03-2018, 11:19 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,244
Posted By margeleept
We recently purchased this generator and it's...

We recently purchased this generator and it's pretty easy to start but I have to admit we haven't tested it's capacity yet. I don't expect to have to run the AC and the microwave at the same...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-20-2018, 09:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 841
Posted By margeleept
Battery charging

Hi, I have a few questions about battery charging. I have a "new" 2004 Casita LD 17. I do have a charging system monitor and my goal for the weekend is to get to know it. But here's my quesstions:
...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-16-2018, 09:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,510
Posted By margeleept
I went to college way back when at UCSB...

I went to college way back when at UCSB (University of CA Santa Barbara) and back then their beach was famous for tar which invariably got on your feet. We always used mayonnaise or Wesson Oil to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-10-2018, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,556
Posted By margeleept
We ended up calling Casita to see what they had...

We ended up calling Casita to see what they had to say and they recommended using a butt connector and working exclusively from the outside of the trailer. They said we "should" be able to pull more...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-10-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,556
Posted By margeleept
Thanks, Dave, We did find the place where...

Thanks, Dave,

We did find the place where the wires come through and they are quite a bit above the angled cover board. In fact, they are almost at the top of the bench. I like the idea that the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-09-2018, 08:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,556
Posted By margeleept
Wiring light for license plate holder

We are replacing the license plate holder on our "new" 2004 Casita 17 LD. We got the old holder off OK, but are having trouble figuring out how to wire the light. The wires on the old light are very...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-09-2018, 09:20 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,336
Posted By margeleept
I read the same thing.

I read the same thing.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-10-2018, 10:50 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,387
Posted By margeleept
My refund from kikimart finally posted to my...

My refund from kikimart finally posted to my account, so I guess they just posted something they couldn't provide by accident. I went ahead and got the generator from Costco and hope it works. I did...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-10-2018, 09:55 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,120
Posted By margeleept
If you're really only rated for 1500 lb I'd...

If you're really only rated for 1500 lb I'd seriously look at teardrops. We have one and it only weighs 800 lb. We towed it with our Subaru, rated about the same. I wouldn't have wanted to tow...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-07-2018, 09:38 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,387
Posted By margeleept
I got the refund notice, too. I'm very relieved....

I got the refund notice, too. I'm very relieved. I tossed and turned all night for fear that I'd fallen for a scam. I'd rather buy the lesser one from Costco and know I have a real place to return it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-06-2018, 08:58 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,387
Posted By margeleept
Thanks for the link to scamadviser. I hadn't...

Thanks for the link to scamadviser. I hadn't heard about that site before. Their report looks very concerning, but I am going to keep my fingers crosssed and hope that this is just a new site trying...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-06-2018, 08:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,387
Posted By margeleept
Good point about not leaving the dog with the AC...

Good point about not leaving the dog with the AC running. An on the website issue, I did get an order confirmation email, so yes, fingers crossed. I hate the thought that Amazon is the only website I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-06-2018, 04:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,387
Posted By margeleept
And OMG, what an entertaining website! A...

And OMG, what an entertaining website! A bluetooth instant pot pressure cooker right next to a cosmic burial urn. 3 and 5 gallon water jug tops right next to an American Flag speedo mens bathing...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-06-2018, 04:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,387
Posted By margeleept
Wow, my heart is pounding! Went to your link and...

Wow, my heart is pounding! Went to your link and watched the "in stock" number go down to 8. Called my husband at work and we jumped on it! Then I went back to this link and clicked on it again and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-06-2018, 04:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,387
Posted By margeleept
Thank you all! I'm enjoying all these replies and...

Thank you all! I'm enjoying all these replies and it's a lot to think about. I feel like we have a work around for everything except the AC. I contacted Little House and they recommended the Cold...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-05-2018, 12:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,387
Posted By margeleept
Yamaha iPower 2000 generator

Costco has the Yamaha iPower 2000 generator for $499. Much cheaper than other comparable generators, but I'm wondering if anyone has experience with it? Also, do you know if it will start our AC? We...
Forum: General Chat 03-04-2018, 06:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,372
Posted By margeleept
Donna, maybe we don't have true rat fur as you...

Donna, maybe we don't have true rat fur as you describe, but our Casita walls are definitely lined with shag carpet and other Casita owners call it rat fur. I actually like it because it is warm and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-04-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,190
Posted By margeleept
We just lined our whole floor with interlocking...

We just lined our whole floor with interlocking mats that look like bamboo. It's really sharp and the floor is SOOOOO much warmer on the feet! A package of 6 did the trick in our 17' Casita. Sorry...
Forum: General Chat 02-25-2018, 10:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,085
Posted By margeleept
Several years ago we were camping in Glacier NP...

Several years ago we were camping in Glacier NP and decided to head up to Jasper/Banff for an overnight. Of course, all the campgrounds were full, but they had a large overflow lot where we slept...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-20-2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,334
Posted By margeleept
The 17 foot Casitas are higher than the 13 or 16...

The 17 foot Casitas are higher than the 13 or 16 foot models. But they're not 6'5". Casita website says 6'1-1/2". Good luck!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-17-2018, 11:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,537
Posted By margeleept
Rear TV shelf

Does anyone have the rear TV shelf installed? Do you find that the long bracket that connects to the middle of the board gets in the way when sleeping? What happens to that long bracket when you...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-17-2018, 10:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,157
Posted By margeleept
Yep, ours has a little water damage, too. I like...

Yep, ours has a little water damage, too. I like the ideas on this thread for creating a cutting board over the sink and stove. Will probably keep this as a microwave platform.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-16-2018, 04:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,669
Posted By margeleept
It would be some work, but we do have the means....

It would be some work, but we do have the means. Thanks for the suggestion!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-16-2018, 04:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,669
Posted By margeleept
Do you have a picture?

Do you have a picture?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-16-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,669
Posted By margeleept
Would love to see a picture, thanks!

Would love to see a picture, thanks!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-16-2018, 10:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,669
Posted By margeleept
Wow, I see that this could be a bigger project...

Wow, I see that this could be a bigger project than I ever expected! I prefer to keep the door...it also has a full length mirror on the outside and a nifty towel rack on the inside. But I don't want...
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