Journey with Confidence
RV GPS App
RV Trip Planner
RV LIFE Campground Reviews
RV Maintenance
Take a Speed Test
Free 7 Day Trial
×
Home
Forums
Maintenance & Restoration
Care of FGRV Trailers
Owners Helping Owners
Mods, Alterations, Updates
Towing, Hitching, Axles
Fulltiming in your FGRV
Rallies, Camping, Trips
Rallies, Meets
Camping, Reports
Camp Cooking
Rallies Archive
Community Forums
News & Announcements
Introductions
General Chat
Join Now
Registry
FGRV Registry
Search the Registry
Add/Edit My Trailers
by Username
Recently Added
Recently Updated
Most Popular
Add a Trailer
Gallery
Photo Categories
Rallies/Gatherings
Scamp Trailers
Trillium Trailers
Boler Trailers
Bigfoot Trailers
Burro Trailers
U-Haul Trailers
view more »
Recent Trailer Photos
Upload a Photo
Classifieds
Manufacturers
Current
Bigfoot
Casita
EggCamper
Escape
Lil Snoozy
Little Joe
Oliver
Parkliner
Scamp
Trillium
view more »
Legacy
Compact
Boler
U-Haul
Burro
Play-Pac
Amerigo
Ventura
Oxygen
Miti-Lite
Love Bug
Havasu
Fiber Stream
Cloud
Trail Mite
Surf-Side
Perris Pacer
Biggar
view more »
More
Rally Calendar
Document Center
Helpful Links
FGRV Store
Signup for Daily Topics Email
Fiberglass RV
>
Search Forums
Search Results
Fiberglass RV
Click Here to Login
Register
Registry
Registry
All Garages
Browse by Username
Browse Recently Added
Browse Recently Modified
Browse Most Popular
Advanced Search
Help
FAQ
Community
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Log in
Community Links
Groups
Pictures & Albums
Members List
Site Team
Search Forums
Show Threads
Show Posts
Tag Search
Advanced Search
Search Site / Google
Search Photo Albums
Go to Page...
Showing results 1 to 42 of 42
Search took
0.01
seconds.
Search:
Posts Made By:
JLMathis
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-27-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies:
6
Casita 2012 Lithium upgrade, which converter do I buy?
Views:
1,079
Posted By
JLMathis
I had no problem with my LifPo battery and the...
I had no problem with my LifPo battery and the converter in my 2010 Spirit.
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
01-13-2024, 12:31 PM
Replies:
6
For Sale:
Casita Spirit Delux - North Carolina
Views:
1,609
Posted By
JLMathis
Sold Casita
I sold my Casita . I don't know how how to post properly as sold.
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
12-16-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies:
6
For Sale:
Casita Spirit Delux - North Carolina
Views:
1,609
Posted By
JLMathis
Asking 18,000 with the solar system. 17,000...
Asking 18,000 with the solar system. 17,000 without. Too tired of trying to work within this platform. If you're interested just email me at jlmathis1950@gmail.com
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
12-11-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies:
6
For Sale:
Casita Spirit Delux - North Carolina
Views:
1,609
Posted By
JLMathis
2010 Casita
2010 Casita
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
12-10-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies:
6
For Sale:
Casita Spirit Delux - North Carolina
Views:
1,609
Posted By
JLMathis
I do not understand why my pictures did not post....
I do not understand why my pictures did not post. I followed the instructions.
Any interested parties are welcome to contact me and I'll provide them.
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
12-10-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies:
6
For Sale:
Casita Spirit Delux - North Carolina
Views:
1,609
Posted By
JLMathis
Casita Spirit Delux - North Carolina
Standard Spirit with some changes.
Removed the cook top hood.
New faucet
New vinyl plank flooring
200w suitcase solar system
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
10-29-2023, 05:28 AM
Replies:
8
For Sale:
2010 Casita Spirit Standard - North Carolina
Views:
1,208
Posted By
JLMathis
I monitor it. There is no crazing on the...
I monitor it. There is no crazing on the exterior. A little more flex. It takes 1/2 hour to put it back.
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
10-28-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies:
3
For Sale:
2010 Casita Spirit delux Fiberglass - North Carolina
Views:
1,153
Posted By
JLMathis
I notice that no one offers to help me with the...
I notice that no one offers to help me with the pictures. I'd really appreciate it.
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
10-26-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies:
3
For Sale:
2010 Casita Spirit delux Fiberglass - North Carolina
Views:
1,153
Posted By
JLMathis
2010 Casita Spirit delux Fiberglass - North Carolina
I have a 2010 Casita Spirit. Well cared for with some upgrades:
1. Replaced hubs, bearings, brakes last year
2. Removed the driver side wall for easier access to the bed. Wall can be...
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
10-24-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies:
8
For Sale:
2010 Casita Spirit Standard - North Carolina
Views:
1,208
Posted By
JLMathis
Casita Pictures
I tried to load pictures for my 2010 Casita and obviously I don't know how. If anyone is interested in pursuing it further just email me at jlmathis1950@gmail.com and I'll send pictures.
If I'm a...
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
10-24-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies:
8
For Sale:
2010 Casita Spirit Standard - North Carolina
Views:
1,208
Posted By
JLMathis
No one is going to buy only from pictures. A...
No one is going to buy only from pictures.
A classified ad may have pictures of some other camper.
I will try again to get pictures into the ad but calling it a scam is uncalled for and there's...
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
10-23-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies:
8
For Sale:
2010 Casita Spirit Standard - North Carolina
Views:
1,208
Posted By
JLMathis
I tried. Apparently don't know how
I tried. Apparently don't know how
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
10-23-2023, 09:14 AM
Replies:
8
For Sale:
2010 Casita Spirit Standard - North Carolina
Views:
1,208
Posted By
JLMathis
2010 Casita Spirit Standard - North Carolina
I have a 2010 Casita in complete working order.
Modifications made:
1. I removed the driver side wall to make getting out of be easier. I saved the wall and it can be easily replaced.
...
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
10-23-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies:
0
For Sale:
2010 Casita Spirit - North Carolina
Views:
377
Posted By
JLMathis
2010 Casita Spirit - North Carolina
Well kept. Modest local use. It has all the standard Casita items. Everything works. I replaced the brakes and hubs last year. You will note that I removed the driver side wall to get out of be...
Forum:
General Chat
08-12-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies:
17
Trailer names
Views:
1,429
Posted By
JLMathis
Our Casita was previously named The Egg. The...
Our Casita was previously named The Egg.
The work was done very professionally in the same style as the Casita so we just let it be.
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
10-23-2022, 08:19 PM
Replies:
10
SOLD: 2012 Escape Industries Escape 19 Standard - Delaware
Views:
1,982
Posted By
JLMathis
Just saw your listing. Is it still available?
Just saw your listing. Is it still available?
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-02-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies:
159
100 Watt Solar
Views:
11,243
Posted By
JLMathis
Thanks. It's a flooded Napa brand. If We go...
Thanks.
It's a flooded Napa brand. If We go off in the heat of summer my wife will not go without AC so it's a moot point there. The joy of a Casita is also it's bane. running wires through it...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-02-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies:
159
100 Watt Solar
Views:
11,243
Posted By
JLMathis
Temperature sensor question
I'm on the medium end of the learning curve and am looking at a 200 watt suitcase system. 20a controller. My battery is a lead acid 90ah unit in excellent condition. (came with the Casita)
My...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-22-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies:
13
Dexter brakes and drums
Views:
2,188
Posted By
JLMathis
Dexter brakes and drums
I have replaced by brakes and drums on my 17' 2010 Casita with Dexter products as was there originally. I followed Dexter's directions and know of no place that I failed to do as needed as well as...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-15-2021, 07:58 PM
Replies:
3
Dexter brakes
Views:
760
Posted By
JLMathis
Yes. The Dexter brakes are 10x2.5. My question...
Yes. The Dexter brakes are 10x2.5. My question was simply are the single spring retractor brakes interchangeable with the 2 spring unit originally installed. I was inadvertently sent a set of...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-15-2021, 03:56 PM
Replies:
3
Dexter brakes
Views:
760
Posted By
JLMathis
Dexter brakes
So I ordered replacement brakes off of Amazon. The pictures of the brakes I have (2010 Casita 17' 3500# axle) shown on the Amazon site do not match what I received. I have 023-027 and 023-026 kits....
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-09-2021, 08:04 PM
Replies:
4
Axel hub scored
Views:
854
Posted By
JLMathis
Axel hub scored
I have a 2010 Casita I bought recently. Not knowing anything about the bearings I opted to change them out. No problem. Done my boat trailer. No problem.
But the Casita brake area looks rough...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
09-01-2021, 07:50 PM
Replies:
2
Miami area
Views:
506
Posted By
JLMathis
Miami
I do see that I was a bit naive. Florida State park camp site anyway is a pipe dream for February.
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
09-01-2021, 05:43 PM
Replies:
2
Miami area
Views:
506
Posted By
JLMathis
Miami area
I'd like to park the Casita in several areas of Florida and hit the high spots by car. Anyone with advice on the Miami area? Central and St. Augustine?
We are not interested in resort amenities. ...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-21-2021, 01:35 PM
Replies:
34
2018 or newer Honda Ridgeline
Views:
3,138
Posted By
JLMathis
Your wife will manage the Ridgeline well. It's a...
Your wife will manage the Ridgeline well. It's a very good ride as well. I haven't done any high climbs yet but I can't even feel my Casita 17 behind me. Rides 5 people (calculate your payload as...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-04-2021, 08:02 AM
Replies:
29
Honda Ridgeline, Casita 17'
Views:
9,677
Posted By
JLMathis
Ridgeline towing assistance
Does anyone use a WDH with their Ridgeline?
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-19-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies:
12
Champion Generator
Views:
2,182
Posted By
JLMathis
Thanks. I do appreciate it.
Thanks. I do appreciate it.
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-15-2021, 06:05 PM
Replies:
5
Ridgeline
Views:
808
Posted By
JLMathis
I've ordered the Reese Friction Bar. Yeah. I...
I've ordered the Reese Friction Bar. Yeah. I don't know about that 18 mpg. pulling my 18' CC boat dug it down to under 15.
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-13-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies:
12
Champion Generator
Views:
2,182
Posted By
JLMathis
The way I read the specs, the Honda will not kick...
The way I read the specs, the Honda will not kick over the ac. I do have a microwave but gas cook top.
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-12-2021, 01:59 PM
Replies:
12
Champion Generator
Views:
2,182
Posted By
JLMathis
Champion Generator
My calculated needs lead me to a larger generator than the vaunted Honda eu2200. Does anyone have experience with the Dual Fuel Champion line.
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-12-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies:
29
Honda Ridgeline, Casita 17'
Views:
9,677
Posted By
JLMathis
Ridgeline towing assistance
So my takeaway from what I'm reading is that most do not use or feel the need for anti-sway devices or load distribution devices?
Forum:
Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
01-26-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies:
26
Sunshower use
Views:
2,431
Posted By
JLMathis
Sic transit gloria mundi I guess.
Sic transit gloria mundi I guess.
Forum:
Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
01-25-2021, 12:27 PM
Replies:
26
Sunshower use
Views:
2,431
Posted By
JLMathis
Sunshower
Thanks.
We always use Dr. Bronner's or equal.
Who doesn't like peppermint?
Forum:
Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
01-25-2021, 07:16 AM
Replies:
26
Sunshower use
Views:
2,431
Posted By
JLMathis
Sunshower use
I guess this is a suitable spot to ask this question:
Is using a sunshower considered dumping gray water?
JLMathis
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-11-2021, 07:16 AM
Replies:
6
New member looking for 16 ft fiberglass
Views:
1,194
Posted By
JLMathis
Thanks. We found a 2010 Casita Spirit Deluxe in...
Thanks.
We found a 2010 Casita Spirit Deluxe in very good condition. No bargain but it's OK. That's the nature of the market.
jlm
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-03-2021, 06:00 PM
Replies:
5
Ridgeline
Views:
808
Posted By
JLMathis
Ridgeline
Hello folks
I'm not even a decent newbie yet but I'm studying hard and am likely to end up with a Casita Spirit Deluxe or equal.
I own a 2018 AWD Ridgeline. The numbers seem to work but I know...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-02-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies:
6
New member looking for 16 ft fiberglass
Views:
1,194
Posted By
JLMathis
Thank you pictures would be nice. jlmathis at...
Thank you pictures would be nice.
jlmathis at gmail.com
Forum:
Forum Admin, News & Announcements
01-02-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies:
1
Classified posting?
Views:
737
Posted By
JLMathis
Classified posting?
I was contacted by a member regarding their camper for sale. You're policy will not allow me to respond to him. Mr. Able is his name from Pennsylvania. I am a 70 year old retiring contractor not a...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-02-2021, 04:35 PM
Replies:
1
Charles Abel
Views:
309
Posted By
JLMathis
Charles Abel
I am not allowed to respond to a gentleman who has a camper for sale because I'm a new member. If Mr Able reads this I'm sorry. I am interested.
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
01-02-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies:
1
Wanted:
Scamp or Casita
Views:
708
Posted By
JLMathis
Scamp or Casita
Wanted 16' Scamp or Casita. The Casita Spirit is ideal but anything is a possiblity.
View this ad at Fiberglass Classifieds - Scamp or Casita...
Forum:
Money Matters
01-01-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies:
13
what is my trailer worth
Views:
2,514
Posted By
JLMathis
When you decide, I'm interested and have cash.
When you decide, I'm interested and have cash.
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-01-2021, 12:16 PM
Replies:
6
New member looking for 16 ft fiberglass
Views:
1,194
Posted By
JLMathis
New member looking for 16 ft fiberglass
Hi, I'm a new member and may take me a while to figure out how to navigate this group but I'm looking to buy a fiberglass camper in the 16' range. Sold my boat to navigate land for a while. I'm in...
Showing results 1 to 42 of 42
» Recent Discussions
Hello! Long time lurker...first...
2024, Sep 26-29: Bodega Bay...
Hola, we join you from La Paz!
MaxxFan Deluxe
2021 Castia HeritageDeluxe White -...
2022 Casita Spirit Standard -...
2024, June 7-9: Eggs a la Bourbon
2024, Sep 23-25: Rally on the...
2018 Bigfoot 2500SERIES25B21RB -...
'73 Lover Bug frame up restoration
Current Fiberglass Trailer Market
Fiberglass vs Apache
2024, May 17-19: Maryhill in May...
1979 Burro Camper - Florida
2024, May 18-21: Springfling New...
Value of 1972 Trails West
» Trailer Showcase
Trill
LionelAucoin
Over Easy
lanegr8
» Upcoming Events
No events scheduled in
the next 465 days.
»
Featured Campgrounds
Thousand Trails Horseshoe Lakes
Clinton, Indiana
Lake of the Woods Campground
Wautoma, Wisconsin
Thousand Trails Lynchburg
Pembroke, Virginia
Pine Mountain RV Resort
Pine Mountain, Georgia
Madison RV and Golf Resort
Madison, Florida
Reviews provided by
All times are GMT -6. The time now is
04:53 AM
.
-- FGRV 2.0
-- Mobile
Contact Us
-
Home
-
Archive
-
RVLife
-
Community Rules
-
Terms of Service
-
Privacy
-
Accessibility
-
Top
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.