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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-12-2022, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,344
Posted By DeBreez
Rather than a brake-only light, why not install a...

Rather than a brake-only light, why not install a pair of lights that give you elevated brake and turn signals? The hardest part of that install is running the wire under the carpet, so you’re way...
Forum: General Chat 11-12-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,346
Posted By DeBreez
Thank you for sharing this! One of the pictures...

Thank you for sharing this! One of the pictures is from Bartow, FL. My dad traveled for his work (operating engineers, mechanic) and we lived in trailers at various locations between Florida and...
Forum: General Chat 11-12-2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,320
Posted By DeBreez
I’m 5’10” and have never hit my head on the...

I’m 5’10” and have never hit my head on the Casita 17 A/C. We have an SD and have never used the rear bed as a dinette, so I guess it’s possible if you’re getting up from a seated position. The kind...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-06-2021, 05:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,399
Posted By DeBreez
My pickup came with a 4-pin wiring setup, so...

My pickup came with a 4-pin wiring setup, so upgrading it to a 7-pin was easy - eTrailer makes a kit specifically for that purpose. Trickiest part was adding the control wire to the brake switch,...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-06-2021, 04:29 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,758
Posted By DeBreez
They could double rates at Florida state parks...

They could double rates at Florida state parks and it would still be difficult to get an in-season reservation at the parks in S Florida. Making additional money off of snowbirds is fine, but what...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-21-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,074
Posted By DeBreez
We have a Casita and are very happy with it. If I...

We have a Casita and are very happy with it. If I were to upgrade, I'd probably look at an Escape 21.

Olivers are nice but pricey, Lil Snoozy is all electric which doesn't work for us - also don't...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-20-2018, 10:21 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,932
Posted By DeBreez
Thanks for taking the time to post this.

Thanks for taking the time to post this.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-16-2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,388
Posted By DeBreez
There's a fiberglass trailer rally coming up in...

There's a fiberglass trailer rally coming up in Oregon (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f57/2018-apr-26-28-spring-nog-northern-oregon-gathering-81090.html) in April. Definitely the best way to...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-07-2018, 09:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,150
Posted By DeBreez
Hi Pete, there's also a fiberglass rally at...

Hi Pete, there's also a fiberglass rally at Silver River State Park near Ocala, (Florida Egg Rally and S' More) on March 23-26. I know there's another Casita guy in Tallahassee, I think his handle is...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-15-2018, 12:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,247
Posted By DeBreez
Here's the Craigslist ad:...

Here's the Craigslist ad: https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/rvs/d/1986-toyota-sunrader-camper/6480859140.html
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-15-2018, 09:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,247
Posted By DeBreez
Sunrader in Miami

Not a trailer, but there seems to be a fair amount of interest in these among the "fiberfolks." I pass by this on my way to work, thought I'd snap some pics. The body appears pretty solid overall,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-06-2018, 12:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,184
Posted By DeBreez
I have an older Tundra with the 4.7 V8. It's been...

I have an older Tundra with the 4.7 V8. It's been a great vehicle, and does a good job pulling a Casita 17 (aside from gas mileage.) The 1200lb payload is enough for most of our toys --...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-06-2018, 12:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,536
Posted By DeBreez
We bought ours when it was one year old. We...

We bought ours when it was one year old. We absolutely love it. In October we pulled it from Miami to the Grand Canyon and a bunch of places in between and had a great time. Although I do the bulk of...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-06-2018, 12:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,536
Posted By DeBreez
Hi Debbie in Florida, my wife is also a Debbie in...

Hi Debbie in Florida, my wife is also a Debbie in Florida!

There is another fiberglass trailer rally March 23-26 at Silver River State Park near Ocala, not a bad drive from Brevard County. Come on...
Forum: General Chat 01-05-2018, 02:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,929
Posted By DeBreez
Storm? What storm?

Storm? What storm?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-12-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,439
Posted By DeBreez
I think you'd have to have a really, really big...

I think you'd have to have a really, really big fire to get enough photons excited enough to mate and produce electrons.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-12-2017, 12:11 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 18,333
Posted By DeBreez
Cheapest diesel ever

My father was a master mechanic for IUoE local 150 in Chicago and was in charge of the slag processing operation at the old US Steel plant on the south side. I worked with him occasionally as a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-05-2017, 10:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,334
Posted By DeBreez
2015 Casita 17sd, most useful mods so far: -...

2015 Casita 17sd, most useful mods so far:
- Rear receiver hitch allowing us to easily carry bikes (by OMW)
- Side bed extension mod, gives us a comfy twin bed
- Added set of wire storage drawers...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-30-2017, 11:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,423
Posted By DeBreez
My dad was an avid crappie guy. The place we're...

My dad was an avid crappie guy. The place we're going is SW of the big lake.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-30-2017, 11:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,423
Posted By DeBreez
Bob, It's inland, about 30 miles east of Ft...

Bob,
It's inland, about 30 miles east of Ft Myers. The fishing is freshwater. There are places closer to the Gulf or the Ocean, although it's probably less than an hour from Ft Myers Beach, which...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-30-2017, 08:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,423
Posted By DeBreez
Lots of great fishing in FL, and lots of places...

Lots of great fishing in FL, and lots of places to boondock - we're camping at Okaloacoochee Slough...
Forum: General Chat 11-30-2017, 08:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,070
Posted By DeBreez
Some interesting ownership trends, from RVIA...

Some interesting ownership trends, from RVIA (link here (https://www.rvia.org/?ESID=trends):)

Fast facts about RVers from the Profile:
- The typical RVer was 48 years old in 2011, one year younger...
Forum: General Chat 11-29-2017, 09:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,070
Posted By DeBreez
Thor had a great earnings report this month, and...

Thor had a great earnings report this month, and stocks of other RV companies like Camping World are also doing well. Sales are strong. Lazy Days is going public soon. What is encouraging is that...
Forum: General Chat 11-28-2017, 02:37 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,810
Posted By DeBreez
I used to have a 70s Triumph sports car, and had...

I used to have a 70s Triumph sports car, and had to rebuild the transmission. The service manual had a whole list of "specialised English tooles" required to disassemble it. I showed it to my master...
Forum: General Chat 11-28-2017, 12:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,317
Posted By DeBreez
I didn't camp when I was a kid, but the first...

I didn't camp when I was a kid, but the first home I remember was a trailer. We had a couple of classic 50's trailers (pretty sure one was a Landola and the other a New Moon) which are about as far...
Forum: General Chat 11-28-2017, 12:17 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,810
Posted By DeBreez
My dad was a Master Mechanic and worked on heavy...

My dad was a Master Mechanic and worked on heavy equipment He was in the Operating Engineers union for over 50 years. He had every brand of tool you could think of. He also thought highly of Cornwell...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-27-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,996
Posted By DeBreez
I think it's called sarcastic humor. We've...

I think it's called sarcastic humor.

We've lived in the lightning capital of the world for 40 years, we've had some fairly close calls, mostly when boating, but we're still alive.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-27-2017, 12:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,170
Posted By DeBreez
Actually, most suspensions designed for off-road...

Actually, most suspensions designed for off-road use are softer than standard. Ask any Tacoma owner with the TRD package. And the ground clearance is not directly related to the the number of drive...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-24-2017, 10:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,724
Posted By DeBreez
I’m not that concerned with mileage. I figure the...

I’m not that concerned with mileage. I figure the amount saved on lodging and food more than compensates for the fuel costs. My 02 Tundra V8 probably gets about 13 mpg at best pulling the Casita,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-15-2017, 11:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,360
Posted By DeBreez
Replaced the bulbs in our Casita with the cheapo...

Replaced the bulbs in our Casita with the cheapo LEDs from eBay. They work fine - you flip the switch and light comes out. Haven't noticed any interference, but we don't watch a lot of TV etc. when...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-15-2017, 09:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,700
Posted By DeBreez
^Definitely worthwhile, especially for kids. ...

^Definitely worthwhile, especially for kids.

Another interesting place is on North Key Largo, there's an abandoned 70's luxury development that was called Port Bougainville...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-14-2017, 02:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,690
Posted By DeBreez
Stuff some foam or something in the socket that...

Stuff some foam or something in the socket that will put pressure on the bolt so that the threads stay lined up.

Or you could turn the trailer on its side and use the power of gravity.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-14-2017, 02:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,700
Posted By DeBreez
Long Key - closed Sombrero Beach - closed...

Long Key - closed
Sombrero Beach - closed (Cocoplum beach is open though)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-14-2017, 01:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,249
Posted By DeBreez
We went with a remote panel, because I live in...

We went with a remote panel, because I live in Florida and shade is a treasured commodity. When we dry camped in Arizona, we had tree cover at many sites and had to "walk the panel" to get the best...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-14-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,700
Posted By DeBreez
Great ideas here, but keep in mind that a LOT of...

Great ideas here, but keep in mind that a LOT of things are still closed and/or damaged from Irma. Check ahead, many parks and beaches are still closed, as are many bars and restaurants. Damage is...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-14-2017, 09:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,700
Posted By DeBreez
Hey Johnny, greetings from Miami. As far as the...

Hey Johnny, greetings from Miami. As far as the routing, it depends where you're starting from - eventually you're going to end up on the Turnpike, and stay on it until it dumps you onto US-1 near...
Forum: General Chat 11-10-2017, 09:14 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,575
Posted By DeBreez
We recently completed a 24 day road trip to...

We recently completed a 24 day road trip to Arizona and back (to Miami.) We arranged to have guests to to keep an eye on things and to take care of our cat. Our friend from Venezuela had family in...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-09-2017, 03:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,974
Posted By DeBreez
Depends on usage. Since I leave my trailer...

Depends on usage. Since I leave my trailer plugged in while at home, I disconnect the battery to prevent it from getting boiled by the converter, as it happened once already. I check the water levels...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-07-2017, 01:39 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,905
Posted By DeBreez
I can relate. My tug is an 02 Tundra SR5 V8. I'm...

I can relate. My tug is an 02 Tundra SR5 V8. I'm the original owner, it has 140k miles. We just returned from a 5400 mile, three week trip to Arizona and in the months leading up to it, I installed a...
Forum: General Chat 11-07-2017, 11:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,182
Posted By DeBreez
South Florida has two seasons: hurricane and...

South Florida has two seasons: hurricane and tourist.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-03-2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,811
Posted By DeBreez
You need to know how much power the coffee maker...

You need to know how much power the coffee maker draws, and then buy an inverter and cables that will handle the load, plus a little extra. The little plug-in inverters aren't sufficient.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-03-2017, 01:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,795
Posted By DeBreez
The one in my 2015 Casita was on the list. All...

The one in my 2015 Casita was on the list. All you have to do is fill out the form and they will send you a replacement. They will include instructions on what to do with the old one.

Thanks for...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-03-2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,312
Posted By DeBreez
Nice that we won't be having the "can my Suzuki...

Nice that we won't be having the "can my Suzuki Sidekick pull an Oliver Elite" discussion! Welcome to the GFC! (Glass Fiber Cult.)
Forum: General Chat 11-02-2017, 09:40 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,609
Posted By DeBreez
We were in Austin last month for three days and...

We were in Austin last month for three days and loved it. We camped at McKinney Falls SP and it's great!! About 15-20 minutes from downtown, and when you're in the park you'd never know that you're...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-02-2017, 09:32 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,307
Posted By DeBreez
Off the top of my head: Tie wraps and duct...

Off the top of my head:
Tie wraps and duct tape.
12v air compressor & tire pressure gauge.
Battery hydrometer.
Sockets for hitch ball, water heater anode, etc. (I have a 1/2" drive breaker bar...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-02-2017, 09:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,471
Posted By DeBreez
Shaker siphon hose...

Shaker siphon hose...
Forum: General Chat 10-26-2017, 01:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,939
Posted By DeBreez
Mama Hated Diesels....

Mama Hated Diesels. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZNVF1F23oQ)
Forum: General Chat 10-26-2017, 01:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,221
Posted By DeBreez
Living in Miami, the first thing I look at is...

Living in Miami, the first thing I look at is performance in wet conditions, both traction and braking. Hydroplaning is a beech.

One thing I've learned is that anecdotal reports on relative tire...
Forum: General Chat 10-25-2017, 11:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,362
Posted By DeBreez
Propane - depends on if you want it for. Cooking,...

Propane - depends on if you want it for. Cooking, heating and/or hot water? You can price the various appliances, as far as installation, the furnace is probably the most difficult because of the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-19-2017, 03:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,460
Posted By DeBreez
Hi Brenda, we just got back from a trip to AZ,...

Hi Brenda, we just got back from a trip to AZ, but we also loved TX. Camped at Palo Duro SP on the way there, loved it. Also enjoyed the small towns we visited off US 287. Bought a guitar for $5 at a...
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