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General Chat
04-20-2024, 06:54 PM
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Hot water issue
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jgilliam1955
Let us know what you find.
Let us know what you find.
Forum:
Hi, I am....
02-19-2024, 11:13 AM
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Hello
Views:
392
Posted By
jgilliam1955
Welcome! What are you looking for? Look at all...
Welcome! What are you looking for? Look at all the fiberglass trailers built in USA and Canada.
Depending on your budget get as many options as you can afford. It is better to have something and...
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General Chat
02-19-2024, 11:04 AM
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CORTES CAMPERS
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4,727
Posted By
jgilliam1955
I think we should examine every name of a...
I think we should examine every name of a building, car, family, animal, food, plane, etc, to see if someone in the world would find it offensive.
Stop this nonsense. This is why people can lose...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-14-2024, 07:21 AM
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Backing Uphill Driveway to Park
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1,393
Posted By
jgilliam1955
I have used this in the past. It would not work...
I have used this in the past. It would not work on grass and had to sell it.
https://parkit360.ca/products/force?variant=41156456022197
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-14-2024, 07:20 AM
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Backing Uphill Driveway to Park
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1,393
Posted By
jgilliam1955
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o5cnHxlMnI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o5cnHxlMnI
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-14-2024, 07:19 AM
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Backing Uphill Driveway to Park
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Posted By
jgilliam1955
I installed a front hitch on my pickup. 2015...
I installed a front hitch on my pickup. 2015 Colorado. It works for me. You may want to look at trailer movers. Do not go cheap. They make them with remote controls now. Trailer movers work on cement...
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General Chat
02-14-2024, 06:28 AM
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Glad we do not have this problem
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1,368
Posted By
jgilliam1955
:loltu:loltu:loltu:loltu:loltu:loltu
:loltu:loltu:loltu:loltu:loltu:loltu
Forum:
General Chat
02-13-2024, 05:56 PM
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Any long trips planned?
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1,298
Posted By
jgilliam1955
David, Have you just got your Casita? Retiring...
David, Have you just got your Casita?
Retiring in June? How long have you been teaching? I watch those videos of why I quit teaching. This is one job I could not do. Bless you.
I pull my Casita...
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General Chat
02-12-2024, 05:37 PM
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Any long trips planned?
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Posted By
jgilliam1955
The days of hitchhikers. My sister and her...
The days of hitchhikers. My sister and her girlfriend would hitchhike around the country. She hitchhiked from Virginia to Montana.
I did the same. 1972, I hitchhiked from Washington, DC, to...
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General Chat
02-12-2024, 09:35 AM
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Any long trips planned?
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1,298
Posted By
jgilliam1955
Nice. Thanks for the information. We went to...
Nice. Thanks for the information. We went to Glacier in 2020 and it was closed because of COVID. I know such a dumb thing to do.
Yosemite only let 50% in and you had to make a reservation. It was a...
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General Chat
02-12-2024, 08:08 AM
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Any long trips planned?
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1,298
Posted By
jgilliam1955
Thanks for this information.
Thanks for this information.
Forum:
General Chat
02-10-2024, 08:37 PM
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Glad we do not have this problem
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1,368
Posted By
jgilliam1955
He posted another video and stated his friend...
He posted another video and stated his friend advised him to rent an RV instead of buying. The reason was most people do not use the RVs very much. It sits most of the time. ...
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General Chat
02-10-2024, 08:27 PM
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Any long trips planned?
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1,298
Posted By
jgilliam1955
Any long trips planned?
In 2020, we spent the summer out west in our Casita.
We have stayed on the East Coast for the last couple of years.
This year, we will visit state parks in Virginia & NC.
Does anyone have any...
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General Chat
01-30-2024, 08:49 PM
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Glad we do not have this problem
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1,368
Posted By
jgilliam1955
Glad we do not have this problem
This is an eye-opener.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xElhTNS_xn8
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General Chat
01-25-2024, 10:45 AM
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58
CORTES CAMPERS
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4,727
Posted By
jgilliam1955
Weren't the Aztecs having human sacrifices? Calm...
Weren't the Aztecs having human sacrifices? Calm down it is just a name.
Forum:
General Chat
01-25-2024, 06:20 AM
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CORTES CAMPERS
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4,727
Posted By
jgilliam1955
It is great there are fiberglass campers for...
It is great there are fiberglass campers for everyone now.
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-21-2024, 03:49 PM
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215
Towing with an electric vehicle
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16,365
Posted By
jgilliam1955
I used to be a fan of EVs, and I would read...
I used to be a fan of EVs, and I would read anything I could about them. All you read was positive stuff. Any problems were downplayed. But lately the warts are being reported on YouTube, the News.
...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-21-2024, 03:19 PM
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Towing with an electric vehicle
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16,365
Posted By
jgilliam1955
Because of the car's weight, I do not think they...
Because of the car's weight, I do not think they need one. I do not think they were made with towing in mind. It just happens you can do a small camper.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
01-18-2024, 07:51 PM
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Soft start ?
Views:
1,641
Posted By
jgilliam1955
My daughter is a electrician and installed in on...
My daughter is a electrician and installed in on the Castia and my home.
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
01-18-2024, 10:23 AM
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24
Soft start ?
Views:
1,641
Posted By
jgilliam1955
https://www.microair.net/collections/easystart-sof...
https://www.microair.net/collections/easystart-soft-starters
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
01-18-2024, 10:22 AM
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24
Soft start ?
Views:
1,641
Posted By
jgilliam1955
You have SoftStartRV or Micro-Air are the only...
You have SoftStartRV or Micro-Air are the only companies I would purchase from.
I used Micro-Air for the Casita and home.
But SoftStartRV is very good too.
https://www.softstartrv.com/about/
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
01-17-2024, 05:34 PM
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Soft start ?
Views:
1,641
Posted By
jgilliam1955
You can search this forum and find a lot of...
You can search this forum and find a lot of information about this.
I installed a soft start on my Casita in 2020. I would not go with out one.
I plug the Casita in my back porch outlet. It will...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-13-2024, 07:50 PM
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17
Hello everyone, getting into small campers
Views:
1,971
Posted By
jgilliam1955
Great! What is the build time now?
Great! What is the build time now?
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-13-2024, 06:20 PM
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Trailering since 1978
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735
Posted By
jgilliam1955
Look at ALL the fiberglass campers even in...
Look at ALL the fiberglass campers even in Canada. If I won the Lottery I would buy the Oliver out of Tenn. They are four season and top of the line. But they all are good. Look for a company that...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-13-2024, 06:05 PM
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17
Hello everyone, getting into small campers
Views:
1,971
Posted By
jgilliam1955
Where are you in Virginia? I am in...
Where are you in Virginia?
I am in Williamsburg.
Our Casita is cramped with just two people and a dog.
Forum:
General Chat
12-16-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies:
8
Thousand Trails website
Views:
1,046
Posted By
jgilliam1955
We signed up for the yearly membership and...
We signed up for the yearly membership and renewed it for three years. We spent a summer on the road, used it a lot, and saved a lot of money.
I live on the East Coast and bought sections from...
Forum:
General Chat
12-07-2023, 04:58 AM
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27
The new Pebble Flow RV
Views:
2,454
Posted By
jgilliam1955
WOW! Love your setup. As much as I like The...
WOW! Love your setup. As much as I like The Peeple, I do not think Electric vehicles or RVs are the answer. I will spend the summer going to Alaska and back and would not want to be all-electric.
Forum:
General Chat
12-06-2023, 03:59 PM
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77
Sales of used fiberglass campers
Views:
8,904
Posted By
jgilliam1955
Watch YouTube where the give a tour. All your...
Watch YouTube where the give a tour. All your questions will be answered.
The builder says it does not need a sway bar or WDH because the trailer wheels have motors.
Forum:
General Chat
12-01-2023, 05:17 PM
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18
Question About Ordering a Bigfoot 25B25RT (Twin Bed)
Views:
3,961
Posted By
jgilliam1955
WOW! Pictures would be nice. Thanks for posting.
WOW! Pictures would be nice. Thanks for posting.
Forum:
General Chat
12-01-2023, 04:06 PM
Replies:
27
The new Pebble Flow RV
Views:
2,454
Posted By
jgilliam1955
This is good. ...
This is good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIAX5DEDQYI
Forum:
General Chat
12-01-2023, 08:36 AM
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77
Sales of used fiberglass campers
Views:
8,904
Posted By
jgilliam1955
On YouTube, they said it is made from composite...
On YouTube, they said it is made from composite material. Weight is 6500 pounds.
Forum:
General Chat
11-30-2023, 05:19 PM
Replies:
27
The new Pebble Flow RV
Views:
2,454
Posted By
jgilliam1955
The new Pebble Flow RV
Folks, if I had the money...
Starts at $109 to $125K.
$500 down payment
https://pebblelife.com/pebble-flow
Forum:
General Chat
11-30-2023, 04:30 PM
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77
Sales of used fiberglass campers
Views:
8,904
Posted By
jgilliam1955
Check out this new RV. I do not know if it is...
Check out this new RV. I do not know if it is fiberglass.
https://pebblelife.com/pebble-flow
Forum:
General Chat
11-30-2023, 04:22 PM
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18
Question About Ordering a Bigfoot 25B25RT (Twin Bed)
Views:
3,961
Posted By
jgilliam1955
This is the problem of buying from a different...
This is the problem of buying from a different dealer, plus the wait times are long for all the RV dealers. You may want to call a mobile RV repair person.
Forum:
General Chat
11-30-2023, 04:12 PM
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138
Casita Factory Defects Disappointments!
Views:
23,561
Posted By
jgilliam1955
When buying Fiberglass campers, go to a company...
When buying Fiberglass campers, go to a company that has been in business for a while. Smaller and newer companies can require a larger deposit and more difficulty getting your money back. I lost...
Forum:
General Chat
11-26-2023, 09:52 AM
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29
Cortes Camper Spotted!
Views:
7,533
Posted By
jgilliam1955
NOPE! Pickup a Oliver instead.
NOPE! Pickup a Oliver instead.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-18-2023, 03:49 PM
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10
Water valve never worked properly
Views:
737
Posted By
jgilliam1955
Thanks. It does do the job.
Thanks. It does do the job.
Forum:
Money Matters
11-16-2023, 12:53 PM
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57
Oliver vs Escape Price Difference
Views:
23,415
Posted By
jgilliam1955
The towing test done with an average-sized camper...
The towing test done with an average-sized camper was 100 miles range.
Who is going to tow for 100 miles, find a place you can fit into, unhook, spend an hour charging, and then hook the camper...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-14-2023, 05:43 AM
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10
Water valve never worked properly
Views:
737
Posted By
jgilliam1955
Water valve never worked properly
The first time I drained my water heater, no matter which way I turned the cold water valve, water always entered the water heater. I have even turned the valve around. Then I bought a new valve. Did...
Forum:
Money Matters
11-13-2023, 12:02 PM
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57
Oliver vs Escape Price Difference
Views:
23,415
Posted By
jgilliam1955
The RV business will die when we are forced to...
The RV business will die when we are forced to use EV's.
Solar Panels and windmills are a joke. We should be using all the above.
Nuclear Power is the only clean energy we have to do the job.
...
Forum:
General Chat
11-11-2023, 07:23 AM
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10
Daytime and Nighttime Picture of Casita
Views:
1,449
Posted By
jgilliam1955
Very nice picture and Boler
Very nice picture and Boler
Forum:
General Chat
11-09-2023, 05:17 PM
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10
Daytime and Nighttime Picture of Casita
Views:
1,449
Posted By
jgilliam1955
The wife used her phone. What is amazing no...
The wife used her phone. What is amazing no setting was changed from the day picture to the night picture. My wife can barely check her text and email.
Forum:
General Chat
11-05-2023, 07:04 AM
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10
Daytime and Nighttime Picture of Casita
Views:
1,449
Posted By
jgilliam1955
Daytime and Nighttime Picture of Casita
These were taken at First Landing VA Beach VA.
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
11-05-2023, 06:55 AM
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First Landing VA Beach, VA
Views:
680
Posted By
jgilliam1955
The pictures taken by the wife, Day vs Night.
The pictures taken by the wife, Day vs Night.
Forum:
General Chat
11-05-2023, 05:53 AM
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12
Jealous?
Views:
1,287
Posted By
jgilliam1955
I wish you the best...I have thought of doing the...
I wish you the best...I have thought of doing the same thing when the time comes.
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
11-04-2023, 04:45 PM
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First Landing VA Beach, VA
Views:
680
Posted By
jgilliam1955
First Landing VA Beach, VA
Camping First Landing Camping.
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
11-03-2023, 05:15 AM
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Casita inside light switch works sometimes
Views:
952
Posted By
jgilliam1955
Thanks! I will try it.
Thanks! I will try it.
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
11-02-2023, 07:36 AM
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Casita inside light switch works sometimes
Views:
952
Posted By
jgilliam1955
THANKS!!! That worked!
THANKS!!! That worked!
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
11-02-2023, 07:11 AM
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Casita inside light switch works sometimes
Views:
952
Posted By
jgilliam1955
Casita inside light switch works sometimes
My Casita light just inside the door started acting up. I have to play with the slide switch to get it to come.
Is this an easy fix to replace the unit?
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-19-2023, 06:49 PM
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215
Towing with an electric vehicle
Views:
16,365
Posted By
jgilliam1955
The Future of driving is here
This was in my email
I can see the Government being able to restrict your mileage because of Global Warming.
Dear Vehicle Owner,
Your vehicle registration is due for renewal soon. Before...
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