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Forum: General Chat 08-31-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,083
Posted By Alex in LA
I am actually on the sellers side currently, but...

I am actually on the sellers side currently, but I don't "have to" sell and I can't justify lowering price when people want the same kind of money for trailers that are 20 years older. Another funny...
Forum: General Chat 08-31-2023, 05:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,083
Posted By Alex in LA
What's up with PRICES and INVENTORY

I am trying to make sense of the current situation on a trailer market. Lot's of trailers for sale. Super high prices. Huh? :confused:
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-31-2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By Alex in LA
Very lucky!

We try to camp there every year and it's hard to get any kind of reservation from May to October even 6 mos in advance. Enjoy!!
Next door campground in San Elijo is even harder to get :loltu
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 08-08-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,379
Posted By Alex in LA
Looks like Cadet

Looks like Cadet
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 06-24-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,175
Posted By Alex in LA
Thanks Jon and sunnyone! It's good to know...

Thanks Jon and sunnyone!

It's good to know what you have. Liberty Standard.

Now all I have to do is sell it! :loltu
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 06-22-2023, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,175
Posted By Alex in LA
Somewhat surprised

That I still have it!

We were gone for 2 weeks and must have missed a couple of inquiries because of that but otherwise it was pretty quiet.

Any ideas why? Is it the price? I don't think it's...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 05-26-2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,175
Posted By Alex in LA
1999 Casita with Bunk Beds - California

Seasonal Price Reduction Happy Holidays

VERY RARE LAYOUT: BUNK Beds and a KING size BED!

BRIEFLY: 16 foot Casita with a roof top Coleman AC and heater , Microwave, dual fuel Dometic ...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-18-2023, 11:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,998
Posted By Alex in LA
I strongly suggest checking out posts by...

I strongly suggest checking out posts by "Neanderthal" on Airforums. He seems to know a thing or two about boondocking in a very remote places for extended periods of time (hint: see his alias). ...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-18-2023, 11:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,998
Posted By Alex in LA
Definitely a lot of good points by Perry. ...

Definitely a lot of good points by Perry. However...

OP did not specify what kind of camping he is planning to do. So for him, Airstream might actually be a better fit. Good idea to check out...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-17-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,998
Posted By Alex in LA
Bigfoot v. Airstream

I was looking for a bigger trailer to update our beloved 16' Casita we are growing out of, and I was really interested in a Bigfoot. I am sorry to say that Bigfoot interior looks very dated. It is...
Forum: General Chat 03-22-2023, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,229
Posted By Alex in LA
It's inspiring when new products like this come...

It's inspiring when new products like this come to life. I am taken aback by the cost of their items, which seems comparable with "real" camper shells, cargo carriers, etc. Do these really provide...
Forum: General Chat 12-15-2022, 07:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,342
Posted By Alex in LA
There is a nice thorough YouTube video on this...

There is a nice thorough YouTube video on this new trailer if you want to check it out.

To start in the "$40K's". I guess $40K is new $20K.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-01-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 616
Posted By Alex in LA
Unless you find a 16' which is LIGHT on tongue...

Unless you find a 16' which is LIGHT on tongue and has a King Bed :reye2

But yes, you won't have a separate dinette.

I think it would be very hard to adjust from a 25' RV to a tiny trailer...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-01-2022, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,110
Posted By Alex in LA
Sounds like a great trip! I was wondering...

Sounds like a great trip!

I was wondering what mods, if any, did you do to the bunk bed ( I assume you have bunk bed) as your kids seem to be older and probably exceed 80lb weight limit of the top...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,115
Posted By Alex in LA
I'd say you should get back 100% or more - there...

I'd say you should get back 100% or more - there is so much demand!
Forum: General Chat 03-11-2022, 06:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,667
Posted By Alex in LA
Probably still the cheapest option

Just filled up at $5.79 per gallon at a "cheap" station if it makes you feel any better. Haven't seen under $4 prices in years. You guys got it good in Virginia :)

That said, with everything...
Forum: General Chat 02-24-2022, 06:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,309
Posted By Alex in LA
Annoying pop up on this website

Has anyone noticed an annoying pop up ad (currently for Toyota) that appears directly over the "recent discussions" area? I am all for letting the website making money thru ads but this one really...
Forum: General Chat 01-20-2022, 04:30 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,146
Posted By Alex in LA
Electric Propulsion in trailer could be closer than you think

Check out this article about Airstream Trailer concept that has dual electric motors on it's axle and batteries in the floor or just google "Estream". ...
Forum: General Chat 01-14-2022, 04:12 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,146
Posted By Alex in LA
I think Elon Musk is doing ok :loltu

I think Elon Musk is doing ok :loltu
Forum: General Chat 01-14-2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,146
Posted By Alex in LA
Another concept to help EVs with towing

Sid just posted an interesting article on another thread that is very closely correlated to the issues discussed on this thread. Basically it's about a new technology placing electric motors on...
Forum: General Chat 01-14-2022, 11:50 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,146
Posted By Alex in LA
Totally agree! We love camping and did just fine...

Totally agree! We love camping and did just fine towing our Casita with our minivan for last 4 years. We take a break December - March because it gets a bit colder. Camping at King's Canyon last...
Forum: General Chat 01-14-2022, 11:39 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,146
Posted By Alex in LA
That would be wonderful! An ideal truck for...

That would be wonderful! An ideal truck for camping - no range issues and would power stuff for hours. One day one of the manufacturers will make it.
Forum: General Chat 01-13-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,146
Posted By Alex in LA
Hopefully, some of the millions (or was that...

Hopefully, some of the millions (or was that billions?) in the Infrastructure plan would go to address shortages of stations across the country.

In my mind every major gas station should have at...
Forum: General Chat 01-13-2022, 08:22 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,146
Posted By Alex in LA
That is a major inconvenience, for sure. Too bad...

That is a major inconvenience, for sure. Too bad you'd have to unhitch before you can plug in otherwise you wouldn't mind so much, as you'd have 30-40 min to kill anyway :loltu
Forum: General Chat 01-13-2022, 04:32 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,146
Posted By Alex in LA
Great article - thanks. Yes, I referred to it as...

Great article - thanks. Yes, I referred to it as a "interesting alternative" but it does need to run to provide power (sometimes gas engine would shut down but it will have to be "on"), so this is...
Forum: General Chat 01-13-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,146
Posted By Alex in LA
Isn't that sad? All this new electric technology...

Isn't that sad? All this new electric technology and we still need a generator to power an AC or a heater. What about these lithium batteries that people are talking about? They are not powerful...
Forum: General Chat 01-13-2022, 02:40 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,146
Posted By Alex in LA
My money is definitely not burning a hole,...

My money is definitely not burning a hole, otherwise I wouldn't be outraged at the $20K premium for an extended battery.
I doubt that anyone would have known all this information without a trip to a...
Forum: General Chat 01-13-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,146
Posted By Alex in LA
Ford Lightning disappointing update

A few months back I posted regarding upcoming Ford Lightning electric truck. I was excited about it because I saw it as a great alternative to a traditional truck which would also greatly expand our...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-10-2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,435
Posted By Alex in LA
Check the balance

Casita 16' is very tongue light (as opposed to Casita 17' which is tongue heavy), therefore it is important to make sure your trailer is balanced.
We had sway issues just when we got our 16' and...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-12-2021, 08:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,574
Posted By Alex in LA
Brand is kind of important. As Thrifty Bill...

Brand is kind of important. As Thrifty Bill said, all brands have their pluses and minuses. I am just not that familiar w Burros. You should read up on them, maybe they are awesome. Prices are...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-12-2021, 03:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,574
Posted By Alex in LA
Looks clean

Looks clean and well kept. Burro's are somewhat rare, maybe you can solicit an opinion of a Burro owner? Also 13' are very hard to find, so if you are looking for a 13', there may not be another...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-01-2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,600
Posted By Alex in LA
Maverick should be great

When I read about new Maverick specs, I thought this would be a prime choice for many at this forum. Many older trailer ads featured Ford Ranger as the tow vehicle, surely new Maverick is a better...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-03-2021, 10:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,556
Posted By Alex in LA
Glenn - totally agree, but this is in a context...

Glenn - totally agree, but this is in a context of making the trip last longer with limited water supply. If anything, OM's post struck me as an example of thoughtful and considerate camping, only...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-02-2021, 03:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,556
Posted By Alex in LA
Great read!

Thanks for a great read, Bob! Super thoughtful approach to camping.

I really liked the use of wrapper around the plate to avoid washing it later part!

Glad you made it happen and many more...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-27-2021, 04:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,990
Posted By Alex in LA
Thanks, Civilguy! The possibility of meeting...

Thanks, Civilguy!

The possibility of meeting a bear was very real at our first stop on lake Edison - talk about remote! But at Lake Hume - not so much. At least it FELT safe.
But yes, running...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-27-2021, 01:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,990
Posted By Alex in LA
There and back again

Thanks for your advice, everyone!
We are back and had a great trip, although we cut it a bit short due to overbearing heat - but we lucked out and snagged a camping spot on Pismo Beach on the way...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-28-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,990
Posted By Alex in LA
Thanks for the warning about snakes and cold...

Thanks for the warning about snakes and cold streams! We will be camping on 2 different lakes, so hopefully water won't be as cold. Looks like some days will reach to almost a 100 degrees!

We...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-25-2021, 08:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,990
Posted By Alex in LA
Thanks for advice! We made reservations back in...

Thanks for advice! We made reservations back in February :loltu

One of campgrounds won't have any water because of drought, so we'll need to take a few jugs for that one, but we'll be there just...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-25-2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,990
Posted By Alex in LA
Camping in Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks

Hello everyone,

We are going on a 2 week camping trip to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National parks. Does anyone have any specific suggestions or recommendations of what to do there? Have a couple...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-08-2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,260
Posted By Alex in LA
You mean "bearly" :loltu

You mean "bearly" :loltu
Forum: General Chat 06-08-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,730
Posted By Alex in LA
The more the better

Hopefully this will prompt more entries in a "small" pickup range. I think Ford is really on top of it's game with this and the new Lightning. Ranger is actually a pretty old model, too, so a...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-07-2021, 03:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,260
Posted By Alex in LA
Bear Joke

Civil guy,

it's a good joke! Hope I won't have to resort to that.

Have you heard the one on how to tell which bear is chasing you?

If you're running from a bear and start climbing a tree...
Forum: General Chat 05-26-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 7,888
Posted By Alex in LA
I think it would be a great option on a "Camper"...

I think it would be a great option on a "Camper" trim for the new Lightning :cool:
Probably too complicated/expensive to be viable, but sounds like lot's of folks on this forum would have picked it!
Forum: General Chat 05-25-2021, 12:27 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 7,888
Posted By Alex in LA
Thread gone haywire

Wow, this thread went south really quickly.
All I was saying is that an electric truck (or maybe even a hybrid truck) will provide several exciting features for campers who like/want/depend on...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-25-2021, 11:54 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,260
Posted By Alex in LA
Good to know!

We are planning a 2 week camping trip to Eastern Sierras and I already read up on bears and storing food in bear lockers but your story makes it so much more real! Sorry it happened to you but many...
Forum: General Chat 05-21-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 7,888
Posted By Alex in LA
Obviously there are tons of places off the grid...

Obviously there are tons of places off the grid where it would be hard to use this feature, but I can tell you that majority of campgrounds near greater Los Angeles area don't have hook ups, or only...
Forum: General Chat 05-21-2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 7,888
Posted By Alex in LA
Well, they have this feature that stops your use...

Well, they have this feature that stops your use of battery when it causes to exceed the range to the closest fuel/power station. They have a lot of cool thoughtful features that would prevent this...
Forum: General Chat 05-21-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 7,888
Posted By Alex in LA
New Electric F-150 and thoughts on electrification of Tow Vehicles

Hi everyone,

Yesterday was a pretty exciting day for those who are into Fords and for those who are into electric cars - Ford revealed new F-150 Lightning which is their new electric truck...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-22-2021, 01:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,252
Posted By Alex in LA
Loving our 16' Bunk Beds Casita, rivets and all

Not sure why you're specifying UP to 16' but if you included 16', you'd have significantly more options. Check out the Casitas that sometimes come with bunk beds - perfect for 4 (if two are kids). ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-22-2021, 12:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,728
Posted By Alex in LA
Just swapped 13" to 15"

I just swapped original 13" wheels and tires to 15" radial ST 205/75R15 over a month ago. Mine is a 1999 16' Standard Casita with a regular (non-raised) axle and it's perfectly fine. I was...
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