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General Chat
03-13-2024, 10:37 AM
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Newbie Camper here - need advice on camper
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2,242
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JaxDan
Newbie Full Time
If you are going full time then possibly you should have someone with a trailer the type you are considering go through the paces of hook up and unhook and set up camp. That might put you in mind to...
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Hi, I am....
01-31-2024, 12:22 PM
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Hi I am Gregg
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762
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JaxDan
Hybrid pulling an egg?
You can see from the other posts that hybrid SUV's do pull the lighter fiberglass campers. That bodes well for the future. However, there may be a catch here. The overall important measure is the...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-02-2023, 08:13 AM
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Sticky: Poll:
What type of Tow Vehicle do you use?
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JaxDan
Tow Vehicle
149320149321Since my Casita 17 SD will be antique I like an older TV. The vehicle I tow with is a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT. It has front and rear class 3 hitches and rooftop racking so I can...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-12-2023, 11:22 AM
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Sticky: Poll:
What type of Tow Vehicle do you use?
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JaxDan
Had a '18 Dodge Durango GT AWD V6 that was great....
Had a '18 Dodge Durango GT AWD V6 that was great. got 18 with the 17 SD Casita and 27 on the highway. Someone wanted it more than me and offered too much so now I have an '05 Chev Trailblazer EXT...
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Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
03-18-2023, 11:01 AM
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Coffee
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4,545
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JaxDan
Mud on the road
After living 32 years in Seattle and moving to FL 23 years ago I do like my coffee in the morning when camping in my 25 year old 17 SD. I currently use a cone #4 filter and make a pot in the morning...
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Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
01-11-2023, 11:51 AM
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Newbie looking at fiberglass trailers
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JaxDan
Escaping Michigan
Best suggestion I have as a Casita owner is longer stays in cramped quarters can have bad effects. My stepdad and mom pulled a 28' Avion to Harlingen TX from Traverse City for 3 years then decided...
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General Chat
10-01-2022, 11:39 AM
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It took about four years to become Egg People
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1,833
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JaxDan
Four year wait? OK
Glad you found the trailer you were looking for and paired with a TV that can handle it.
My experience started in 2001 finding the Casita Club site and finally ended in 2017 when I purchased a...
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General Chat
09-03-2022, 10:56 AM
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Price on Casita going up in 2024?
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11,128
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JaxDan
Going to $32K
One can only imagine the materials cost increases due to the current cost of raw petroleum products. That may have leveled out for now but is expected to continue up in the future. Likely other...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-09-2022, 12:10 PM
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Which tire pressure guage to believe?
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2,606
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JaxDan
Tire Pressure Gauge
I gave up on the slide in and blow it out cheap gauge and purchased one at O'Reilly made by Slime (the outfit that fixed the slow leak in my lawn mower tire) It is battery powered and does need a...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-30-2022, 01:27 PM
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Items to keep in trailer
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4,106
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JaxDan
Always on board
Here in central FL we get enough warning when a storm comes in the summer. Still, the trailer has a full compliment of linens etc. The water tank gets filled and drained monthly and the pantry has...
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General Chat
04-23-2022, 12:11 PM
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Where to take my teenager
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JaxDan
Take a Teen
If you go through Ohio there are the amusement parks in Cleveland...nice views of Lake Erie from the coaster!
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
04-20-2022, 11:32 AM
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Is A/C power necessary for refrigerator?
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JaxDan
Compressor Fridge
My only experience here is on a 31' cruiser in Puget Sound. The boat had 2 engines so 2 charging sources as well as the charger when plugged into shore power. The fridge was the biggest drain but...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-09-2022, 10:25 AM
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Casita dilemma
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JaxDan
As is or repair
Sell as is...the next owner may have other ideas for the areas you mentioned. If the awning material is the problem it can be replaced for about $120 in materials and about 3 hours labor. I did it...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
03-12-2022, 01:06 PM
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Splicing an extension onto 7-pin trailer wire.
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JaxDan
Extension
When I picked up my 1999 Casita with my GMC Envoy the 7 pin connection was too short for right turns. I got a 5' cord and had a socket connector placed on the end and plugged into that winding the...
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General Chat
12-28-2021, 09:01 PM
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2000 Casita SD Value
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3,650
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JaxDan
First off I note that the rear bed is what the...
First off I note that the rear bed is what the industry calls 'full size' so I found a mattress company that makes futon beds. A full size split in half is two pieces measuring 27" by 75". A real...
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General Chat
12-15-2021, 01:50 PM
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towing vehicle
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JaxDan
Two ton tow?
First off it is difficult wrap my mind around the weight you give. If the dry trailer starts out just under 2500# then all your people, liquids and gear are just over 2300# ??? I'd agree with those...
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General Chat
12-11-2021, 12:04 PM
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2000 Casita SD Value
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JaxDan
Casita value?
Should all the comments about accident repair be the case, $14K is not a price I would pay. I own a 1999 17SD that made a trip to Alaska and in the years I have owned it repairs plus original cost...
Forum:
General Chat
12-08-2021, 03:40 PM
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Most Popular Layouts
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4,148
Posted By
JaxDan
Picking a FG trailer layout
Getting out of the way first, I have a Casita 17 SD and should I upgrade it would be to a Liberty or Independence model.
A lot depends on your physical size and what your sleeping arrangement...
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Hi, I am....
11-27-2021, 12:05 PM
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Dipping in
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1,190
Posted By
JaxDan
Starting out
Lots of good suggestions here. Whatever you decide in a fiberglass trailer changing your mind later won't cost too much as they do not depreciate like stick and staples trailers. In fact used ones...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-06-2021, 01:09 PM
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Guidance for repairing this fiberglass damage
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2,591
Posted By
JaxDan
Most definitely the people that repair boats can...
Most definitely the people that repair boats can make it look like it never happened. If you want the full treatment they can redo the entire surface and make it look like a new trailer. Never had...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-30-2021, 01:07 PM
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Casita Trailer Cover
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4,847
Posted By
JaxDan
Casita Cover
Not sure of the make but I did buy and use one for a while. a picture here shows my ultimate solution. My 17SD has an awning and AC unit as well as a cover for the roof fan. Getting the cover on...
Forum:
General Chat
10-25-2021, 06:34 AM
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138
Casita Factory Defects Disappointments!
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22,750
Posted By
JaxDan
New Casita problems?
Quote:
- The paint (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/tags/paint.html) on the microwave (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/tags/microwave.html) door was not completed/unfinished
- Paint...
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Hi, I am....
10-23-2021, 05:54 PM
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Looking at a Casita Indpendence
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2,010
Posted By
JaxDan
Going Fiberglass
Since the pandemic hit there have been fewer Casitas for sale. I wanted to update my 1999 17 SD to a Liberty model that would allow twin cot sized beds. I am keeping with the Spirit version but...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-20-2021, 02:00 PM
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22
Seeking Awning Repair in Portland, OR area
Views:
2,228
Posted By
JaxDan
Awning repair
Recently I had a shop order a new awning for my Casita 17 SD. What I unboxed was not a Horizon or Fiamma but it was the right size. Only when I installed it did it become clear that with no outer...
Forum:
General Chat
10-09-2021, 05:49 PM
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138
Casita Factory Defects Disappointments!
Views:
22,750
Posted By
JaxDan
Factory Defects
From what I read the defect list is mostly cosmetic. It also reflects the state of the RV industry of late with camping becoming a popular pandemic escape. I would be pissed if there was an...
Forum:
General Chat
07-31-2021, 05:45 PM
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108
Oliver math quiz
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7,141
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JaxDan
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/attachment.php...
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=142309&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1627069062
Either direction with no parenthesis let's take another look
Wheel is 25/3
Trailer is 90/3...
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General Chat
07-31-2021, 04:19 PM
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108
Oliver math quiz
Views:
7,141
Posted By
JaxDan
I prefer 230 was off by 5. Interesting how the...
I prefer 230 was off by 5. Interesting how the question is presented...
(30 + 25/3)*6 where 25/3 is 8.33333...
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General Chat
07-31-2021, 03:47 PM
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108
Oliver math quiz
Views:
7,141
Posted By
JaxDan
What is (30 + 8.333)*6 or 230
What is (30 + 8.333)*6 or 230
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-02-2021, 03:10 PM
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14
Convert a bed in Casita SD
Views:
6,259
Posted By
JaxDan
Can't get pics up easily, but the wood support...
Can't get pics up easily, but the wood support for the mattresses needs to be strips with breathing space and well attached. I used 1 x 2's toward the wall and 1 x 6 on the outer edge. A full bed...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-05-2021, 11:00 AM
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23
Tow questions, WDH, etc.
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2,009
Posted By
JaxDan
WDH? Yea or Nay?
I tow with the Curt sway control only. So far in over 10,000 miles with a Casita 17 SD I have never had a problem. The WDH is a necessary piece of equipment for sagging rear of a tow vehicle or a...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-03-2021, 04:10 PM
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48
horsepower and torque needed for 5k GVWR TT
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4,378
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JaxDan
TV for 5K
Without any doubt a tug has to have sufficient power and a chassis for the load you tow. There are other considerations if the vehicle has to do more than tow your travel trailer. Recently I traded...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-13-2021, 12:41 PM
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68
Battery Life on a trip
Views:
5,085
Posted By
JaxDan
Cross Cuntry on a battery
I like WaltP's suggestions and thinking of possibly doing the same trip sometime soon (I already have both COVID shots) there are some things I have already considered. First, since I live in...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-10-2021, 01:30 PM
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21
towing a 17' Casita Travel trailer W/ a RAM 1500
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6,072
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JaxDan
Towing 17' Casita
I am towing with a 2018 Durango GT AWD with the Pentastar V6 not sure the axle ratio but it seems to have all the power I need and the 8 speed trans does just great. So far on short pulls under 100...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
12-23-2020, 12:16 PM
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6
HI Casita Family
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2,252
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JaxDan
Hi to new Casita owner
Hi, welcome to an extended family. I don't know if you traveled US 2 all the way from the UP side of the bridge to Everett, WA. I have been at both ends and had a boat in Skyline harbor in the 90's...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
12-12-2020, 03:00 PM
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6
Casita Bathroom Upgrade
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5,120
Posted By
JaxDan
Sink redo in Casita SD
Thanks for posting, I have a 21 year old SD where the plastic sink cracked. So far I repaired it with epoxy but it is on my future projects list. Been looking for a deeper bowl on a replacement but...
Forum:
General Chat
11-18-2020, 12:23 PM
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9
All veterans now granted Lifetime Pass to Parks
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2,582
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JaxDan
Parks Pass
Thank you for alerting us to this perk. Also thank you for serving during those trying years. (Sgt Dan Lumsden, US Army '65 - 68)
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-07-2020, 08:48 PM
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12
Carrying bikes on front of TV
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2,559
Posted By
JaxDan
Same here, my bikes have had no issues riding on...
Same here, my bikes have had no issues riding on front and they do not block the radiator.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-07-2020, 08:42 PM
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21
Towing with a midsize SUV? (specifically Pathfinder)
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12,234
Posted By
JaxDan
Camper weight
There are a few more things than clothes and bedding added to the dry weight. In my Casite 17 water is 88# propane + tanks 60# extra for replacement cushions over standard 25# then add refrigerator...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-07-2020, 12:26 PM
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12
Carrying bikes on front of TV
Views:
2,559
Posted By
JaxDan
Front Bike Rack
On my previous TV (2008 GMC Envoy Denali) I had a front receiver installed and used the same carrier used on the rear when not towing the camper. I did not drive at night but I suspect the build up...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-07-2020, 12:17 PM
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21
Towing with a midsize SUV? (specifically Pathfinder)
Views:
12,234
Posted By
JaxDan
Towing an Escape
I currently tow a 17 Casita and did so for 3 years with a GMC Envoy Denali that provided lots of power and safety while on freeways. I had to rely on it several times. I have gone forward in years...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
09-12-2020, 02:00 PM
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Hi, I'm 74 graduating from a tent
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2,451
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JaxDan
Camping after 70 an knee replacements
Camping after surgery and aging does have areas where one does not want to compromise. I see the vehicle is a Nissan Xterra which would be great for pulling a small fiberglass trailer. I came into...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-16-2020, 08:27 PM
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35
Powering a CPAP while camping without electrical hookups
Views:
7,189
Posted By
JaxDan
I have a small AGM battery and charger that...
I have a small AGM battery and charger that weighs less than 20# which can run my Phillips CPAP for 5 nights on a charge. I keep it at my bedside as storms can create temporary power outages so it...
Forum:
COVID-19 RVing Information
07-11-2020, 11:30 AM
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The unexpected consequences.....
Views:
6,748
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JaxDan
WA State
"In WA State our governor requires everyone to wear a mask in their house if a visitor-relative or friend enters the house. Also if we drive with anyone that does not live in the house all must...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-08-2020, 11:08 AM
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14
Convert a bed in Casita SD
Views:
6,259
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JaxDan
Mod for 17 SD
Without changing the partitions etc I found that a half of a full futon will be a proper mattress for the side dinette and the other half across the rear. Dimensions are 27 by 75 inches - I made...
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Hi, I am....
07-08-2020, 10:51 AM
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New to fiberglass RVs and considering a Casita or Armadillo!
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5,601
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JaxDan
Armadilo vs Casita
Do you want a trailer for after the kids are grown and for Alaska? It may require rethinking the tow vehicle but there are two fine manufacturers of fiberglass trailers in British Columbia, Canada...
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Hi, I am....
06-20-2020, 11:42 AM
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New Casita owner
Views:
2,272
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JaxDan
20 year old Casita
Hi, my Casita is 21 now, when I bought it towing home I stopped at rest stops and felt the hub on both sides. The trailer had just returned from Alaska but I noticed the curb side ran hotter than...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-17-2020, 11:17 AM
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35
Powering a CPAP while camping without electrical hookups
Views:
7,189
Posted By
JaxDan
12V CPAP
I have a small AGM battery I keep charged at home that according to calculations will do for up to 5 nights. It can and does go with me in my Casita so I don't have to use the house battery.
...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-06-2020, 12:28 PM
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15
Silicone on Fiberglass
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13,503
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JaxDan
Silicone on Fiberglass
When I bought my then 19 year old Casita there were some cracks on the top side of the belt line and the shop that repaired the axle tld me to cover them with silicone caulk to keep water out of the...
Forum:
General Chat
05-21-2020, 06:36 AM
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35
If your camper was a famous person, whom would he/she be?
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1,463
Posted By
JaxDan
Cassie or Cassandra
The former owner called my 1999 Casita SD 'Cassie' which is short for Cassandra...since that is the first name of the lady of the dark...I think my Casita should be named:
ELVIRA
Forum:
General Chat
05-20-2020, 09:05 PM
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If your camper was a famous person, whom would he/she be?
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1,463
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JaxDan
Elvira It was called Cassie by the previous...
Elvira
It was called Cassie by the previous owner...Cassandra is name of the woman who plays Elvira the lady of the night...
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