Interesting video, thank you. I read all the comments,and here’s my comment to the skeptics. I have built ordinary RV’s (junk) in 2 factories, I have lived full time in trailers, I’ve been a RV repair tech. Because of my extensive knowledge, I WOULD NOT EVER OWN ANYTHING OTHER THAN A FIBERGLASS TRAILER. We have a 1996 Casita Freedom Deluxe, it IS better built than trailers 10 times the cost PERIOD. 🔥💥💣😎
Unless they are under are Car port, they will degrade real fast in the elements. I had a couple Pickup Slide in campers and they would eventually leak if used in all seasons. My next will be a Fiberglass unit.
I think that anyone buying a new Casita should order it the way they want and not worry about resale potential. The market for these things is so tight now you can sell whatever you have very quickly anyway. I ordered mine with resale attractiveness in mind and have come to regret getting the awning (too fragile) and the outdoor shower (never used). No one ever told me about the solar wiring being available when I ordered (grrr!). I also wish I had omitted the decals on the outside (the factory will do that for you for free) as I have come to dislike them.
You do such a terrific job of presenting information smoothly and clearly. I have driven by the Texas factory several times over the years. Perhaps one day I’ll buy. I believe in Toyota and Casita!
Standard now goes for $30,996 and the Deluxe is $32,694. Fiber glass trailers will last a long long time so you are getting a solid product but the price is still holding me back. I"ll watch for a used one in the middle of the next recession. 2023-2024.
I bought my 2007 Casita, in July of this year ‘22. I was able to get it for 15.5. Came with awning. And some perks. Like imo I love that the ac unit in mine is on the bottom part of right side closet. Easy to replace
I’m looking to buy one for long term living in. Probably a good 4-5 months off grid type living. With solar panels, lithium battery, propane, solar generator/gas generator can I survive off grid for months?? I’m assuming the ac need to be hooked up to a gas generator to run.
Some good advice. We like watching your videos. We got everything but the microwave. We did install an RV AC SOFTSTART. This allows you to use a 15 AMP circuit to run your AC if you want to plug it in at home. Also, use a smaller generator. We have a 2000-watt duel fuel champion. Out 3500-watt Generator would get an overload. We have the TV and bout an external TV antenna. But most of the time we download shows on our laptop & use that to watch shows. When we picked up our Casita in 2019, they told us we only needed a sway bar for the Casita. So ask them about it. Remember if you can afford it, order it. It is better to need something & have it than need something & not have it.
Love fiberglass trailers, lots of neat stuff. When I bought my RV trailer in 1999 24 foot coachmen non fiberglass, it came with something so important I would like to mention, it came with tandem axles ( 2 axles, 4 wheels on the ground) with torsion & sway bar attachment. I think this type of setup is very important for travel safety ( fish tailing & swaying), you can get this type of setup in fiberglass trailers but only in certain longer models & you gotta be rich. Nice presentation, happy camping, Orv
We didn’t get the electric jack, but I do use a cordless drill for the tongue jack and stabilizer jacks for our Casita. I’m glad we didn’t get the built in microwave too, it takes up too much valuable space We didn’t get the furnace, but use an electric heater at plug in campgrounds. It works great but yeah, there are those times we don’t have electricity and have to use a condensation causing portable propane heater. We have very similar curtains to you. The aluminum blinds were annoying. I’m in the process of installing a rooftop solar panel, so we can do more off grid camping during nice weather. Nice video, I always enjoy them
@@TravelsandTravails If I were doing it again, I would reconsider getting the built in propane heater, but I would have skipped the rather expensive Zamp solar panel and got my own for far cheaper, but solar was new to me and I wanted everything ready to use. I spent months reading and watching videos on Casita travel trailers so I don’t really have any real regrets. We also had them install more 12 volt outlets. I don’t think they offer that anymore. It looks like Casitas went up about $10,000 since we bought ours new in 2018.
Yeah, I've done some pricing, and when you first mentioned the price of the Casita, I was actually surprised at how inexpensive it is, relative to some of its competitors. Now I have to take a closer look at Casita to figure out which corners they're cutting. Thanks!
One thing I will say about Casita is that they don't do updates very often. This helps keep prices down as they use the same molds, etc. that they have been using for a while.
Casita is a small business and they have an assembly line and produce a very high-quality product. They have been around since the early eighties I think that's how they keep their prices low.
I don't like awnings mounted to the trailer..you can't use them in the wind. Much better ideas to get a clam or gazelle gazebo that pops up they have small ones they have large ones they pop up easy setup and they're all screened.. you can also get solid panels for them..
Great information as usual! I only thing I would add is that we weren't able to see an actual Casita. We were given a list of prior customers, but one had sold it, one had never picked it up and we couldn't get a hold of the last. It could be because we're in S. Florida, if you were in the middle west you might have any easier time. We didn't want to buy one without seeing it, so we flew to the Casita factory. We were happy we did, since we were able to ask all the questions we had and see all the options. We're waiting delivery of our Independence and our delivery date is 2/21/23, which was 16 months out from when we ordered it.
I had a small trailer that came with a hand crank jack and I preferred it over an electric jack because it was much faster, with very little effort. On my bigger trailer electric is definitely the way to go. I also never used a weight distribution hitch on my smaller trailer because the tongue weight was so light there simply was no need to distribute any weight. Sway is a function of tongue weight. Keep about 15 percent on the tongue and something like a Tacoma should have zero sway issues. My bigger trailer does have a weight distribution hitch and a sway bar, but I never use the sway bar because it is rock solid at any speed.
Love the videos! This one had a lot of good info. I would say because of your videos we will buy a Toyota Tacoma as our tow vehicle. FYI 9:10 Microwave
I agree about the having to baby sit the solar suitcase. Yes, no microwave. We have one that we can bring with us if need be, but I’m wishing we would have purchased a toaster oven instead. Our Casita came with a sealed deep cycle battery. We had Casita install the tv bracket, but declined the tv itself. We have the option to mount one later. My iPad works just fine for now 😊. My previous camper did not have a bathroom. I love having the bathroom. Even if I mostly line the toilet with a bag (when dry camping). Some bathrooms can be just so disgusting. Mine is just as I want it though.
How do you store the toilet bags until you can dispose of them properly (which is what actually, like where do you take them to)? Sorry, noob here. Or, do you just bury them?
@@PremiumPappy i have a thicker bag I place it in. You can then find a spot for it until you can dispose of it properly. Just as you would with a diaper or dog’s droppings.
Your hair looks great!!! Thanks for this video. Mine will be ready for pick up on September 15 this year. I already reserved 2 nights at American RV Park. I also reserved a slot at Little Home on the Road to add a few things (receiver hitch, extra step, shock absorbers, and a couple other things). My tow vehicle is a Ram half ton 4x4 with Hemi engine. They assured me I didn’t need the Anderson but am getting the lesser option (can’t recall what it’s called but it helps with the towing). I also have some extras that are recommended by other Casita owners. I didn’t order the awning but I bought a Gazelle gazebo instead. No microwave. Got the furnace, outside shower for little doggie feet, AGM battery, solar port (I have panels that came with my Jackery 500), no electric tongue jack, couple other things. I moved recently from south Florida to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin (love the cool temps but will be leaving for warmer temps in winter). Sorry for the long comment.
Please check into the solar port that will come on your Casita. We picked up our new 2020 in Texas and I think ours was one of the first ones with the solar port. Our camper can only be used with the zamp solar panels which they sell. we did not get them when we picked up our camper however, and I called to possibly order some, the guy at Casita said they don't ship them.
@@michellegarry1872 their responsiveness is shockingly slow, they are often rude (office manager and their lead tech), and I have heard some of their work is shoddy.
I think we put the deposit down on our new Casita in December 2021, or January 2022. Our projected delivery date is June or July 2023. We’ll probably get most of the options you mentioned, except for the microwave oven. That’s a great idea to immediately go camping nearby after taking delivery. We’ll definitely do that. I’m surprised to see you mention that Casita has some sort of in-house financing now. We were told that we’d need to arrange our own financing. We could probably just pay cash for it, but, why would you do that? I think we’ll just head back down to Rice and chat with the folks there again. We only live up the road in Dallas. Thanks for a great run-down of all the options, and all the good advise. Happy Camping
You're so welcome. The financing information is on the Casita website. We pay cash for everything, but I know some people like to finance. After you get it, let me know what you think about the options you got. Happy Trails, Crystyn
Great, informative video! Thank you!! I am sensitive to chemical smells and have heard that the Casita is pretty good as far as offgassing goes. Can you (or anyone else who bought a brand new Casita) share your experience with the chemical smell that most new trailers have? How long did it take to air out?
where are the secrets, Casita told me all this stuff when I bought mine in 2008, 13 foot Patriot, and I agree, they are not that expensive compared to other small campers, the Scamp doesn't come close (built really cheap) and who doesn't love the Oliver, but you can't beat a Casita! That furnace is not that loud and it works great, the carbon monitor works great too, I ran out of propane once and the beeper woke me up to warn me.
What kind of solar panels did you use? Rigid or the flexibles? Could a convection microwave be used? Need to be able to bake some. Could a larger TV be used? maybe a 32inch? I am planing on the Multiplus 3000 inverter/converter with two SOK 205AH lithiums. I want to be able to run the AC for a short period if needed. I have a 1st gen Tundra which would be great for a tow vehicle. My interest is to boondock for extended periods. To compensate for the small fresh water tank I'm considering a 30 gallon water bladder to put in the back of the truck and use a small RV water pump to fill the fresh water tank as needed. Thanks for the time and effort that it takes to make these video's.
We used rigid panels. We could run a larger TV on our system. We have two 100 amp/hr lithium batteries and a 2000 watt converter. I'm not sure how many watts a convection microwave draws.
I like your videos and I like what I am seeing about Casita campers but having to wait just shy of a year after you order one to take posession sounds a bit excessive to me. Does Casita maintain a list of people who ordered one and then changed their mind or of older people who ordered one and died waiting for the phone call to come pick up their trailer? I know that sounds weird but I am 70+ years old and I can see something like that happening.
All Fiberglass trailers have a long build time now. When I ordered mine in 2019 build time was 2 months. They had three on the lot from people who canceled that we could have bought that day.
Thank you so much especially for the last bit of advice!..We’re headed to Rice in a couple weeks to finally pick up our brand new Casita Spirit..With a lot of the options included..We took the advice and set up a couple nights at American RV campground…fingers are crossed that all will be well because we’re driving from Seattle and back…whew!..You mentioned the Casita Warranty…Does that come at an extra expense?
how tall is the inside of your casita? I bought a used casita in Michigan three years ago. I love it bought it's a bit to low for me in the ceiling. Your video showed me a taller roof.
I ordered a freedom deluxe casita and am picking it up Feb 2023! I have a couple of questions about yours and hope you can help me. In the shower you have a shower curtain. Did you install the rod? Why have a shower curtain there since the bathroom door shuts and it is one big room? Is it just a regular size shower curtain liner? It may be a fabulous idea and I may want to get one. Also, you have something on the floor like a mat in the shower. What size is it and where did you buy it? Are there feet on the bottom that protects the floor? I know these may be basic questions but I am open to all of your suggestions. Thanks for explaining all the options on the casita. I will definitely take this video into consideration when choosing the options on my casita.
Hi Tracy, Congratulations! The rod came with the Casita. The shower curtain protects the door, which is particle board. Plus, the water from the shower would run down the door and on the the floor outside the shower. Lastly, we keep our towels on the shower door and they would get wet if we didn't have a shower curtain. I had to hem the shower curtain because it was a little too long. Get the shower curtain that is made for a shower and not a bath rod. We have a teak mat inside the shower. It's 19.75 x19.75 and we have one in our Amazon Store that's a little less expensive than the one we have. We have the Sea Teak Brand. It does have feet on the bottom. Keep in mind that it's about 1 - 1 1/2 inches high, so if you're tall, you'll lose that amount of headroom.
I understand your preference, but nothing unsafe about a buddy heater. Your comments apply to all awnings. They become like big sails. We are on our third one. We use it over 90% of the time. Nice job on the video. Thank you.
Thanks! Glad the Buddy heater is working for you. We were using it, we had a problem with the hose. It was leaking propane and flames started shooting out. Luckily, Doug got it out. But now I’m afraid of having it inside now.
I have a 24 foot Mallard, but I have wanted a Casita for a while now. My problem is I still owe on the mallard. I need to see what kind of trade I wold be able to do. I would love the Casita because I wouldn’t have to rely on my big truck to pull it.
I am researching which one of these campers I want in a few years, but it seems that all of the dealerships are quite a distance from me, I'm in Virginia. How would this be delivered, or would I have to come pick it up? What is the best vehicle to tow it? How is it serviced, if there is no dealership nearby?
They have a delivery option or you can pick it up in Texas. The gross vehicle weight rating is 3500 lbs. so you’ll need a vehicle with a tow capacity more than that. Here’s more info.: travelsandtravails.com/how-to-buy-a-casita-camper/
@TravelsandTravails thankyou, I have looked at Escape and the Bigfoot's. Great trailers and I may very well buy one. Just wish Casita or Scamp would make longer trailers that would probably be cheaper than the very well made Canadian versions.
Supply and demand. Automotive industry has seen a 30% increase in prices since the pandemic plus steel prices and labor is up as another possible reason. Inflation too. It sucks but adds up to a lot of people unable to buy anything not just toys like an RV or trailer.
Our wait time was exactly 6 weeks. Picked up our Spirit Deluxe in Rice, TX on Feb. 10, 2020. JUST BEFORE Covid hit. Price was NOWHERE near $18,000. Try $23,000. Plus the options.
What lithium battery did you purchase and does it fit into the Casita "battery cave" or did you put it elsewhere? Thanks. My Interstate GRP 27 is on its last legs after 5 years.
Can you show us how to adults fit in the bed real please I’m 5 11 and she’s 5 something lol and want to know if two adults would fit in that double bed comfortably Thank you for these awesome videos
Casita has several different floor plans. Most tall people go with the Independence, which we have. It has twin beds that are 83" long. Here is more information about each model: travelsandtravails.com/what-is-a-casita-travel-trailer/
@@mannycali334- 83” is just 1” shy of eight feet, so you should be fine for length. Width might be another matter, however. I think the bed dimensions are on the Casita website.
@@TravelsandTravails yeah that's still a little bit too high. I got another idea that I'm been bouncing over my head. Where I live at up in the mountains there's quite a bit of places that you can rent a lot from and then I would buy a nice travel trailer and park up there and for that amount I can give me a really nice one
We added a piece of metal to the top and hooked the rod on that . The metal just attaches to the screws on the top of the frame. I’ll do a video in the future. It will make more sense.
Wouldn't that be great! The ceilings are so low. One of the trailers that I really like that has high ceilings is the Escape 5.0: th-cam.com/video/Z2IR3hZmZHk/w-d-xo.html Also, the Cortes Camper, which is similar to the Casita, has a ceiling height of 6' 5": travelsandtravails.com/is-the-cortes-camper-worth-the-money/
I wish they still offered a 13 foot. I’d be super interested. Its kinda expensive. I might consider a bigger one without a bath if a little cheaper. Is seay a thing on a 13foot Scamp?
Doug unbolted the power head and drilled two new holes for the power head in the tongue jack tube at a 90 degree rotation. Then he turned it sideways and put the screws back in the new location. th-cam.com/video/d5S4u0bikvI/w-d-xo.html
If not so much when would you never want to have a bathroom.......... But many people do not want to use the bathroom in their RV if they can avoid it anyway...... Because then you got to clean it out. I had my travel trailer parked at my hunting camp for 15 years (under a roof).... Never use the bathroom in it once.....used outhouse
I signed up 3 times (through their website) to view a Casita in my area...I never even received a reply from Casita. When I called about ordering a Casita, I spoke to a sales representative and he never called me back.
@@dawnwarden6743 I think that's a service they say they provide but really don't...or else whoever is supposed to handle that portion is seriously slacking on the job.
I totally understand. We carry two additional 7 gallon containers. It's a pain in the neck to fill up with the containers, but we get by; even off grid!
If you have a 12 volt TV, yes. Technically, the TV runs off the battery which can be powered by solar. If you want to run it on 110v, you need an inverter and they are pricey.
At the 18:53 mark, you mention again that you’re flabbergasted about people’s reactions regarding the price of your fiberglass molded trailer. For yucks, you should say your “fiberglasted”!
"So expensive" sadly most consumers today only look at price vs value. If the reverse were true most RV manufacturers wouldnt be able to sell the worthless junk that consumers are paying a premium
Why not? Any Fiberglass trailer is a great buy. The only downside would be the size of your family. If we upgrade, we will get a bigger fiberglass trailer.
@@jgilliam1955 .... Well, for starters, no tank meters - real hassle with the low tank capacities. Another hassel is they come with a converter, not an inverter. Real pain. IMO, these trailers are not worth what they charge for them.
I’m curious. For the price, what is a comparable trailer, that would last as long as a Casita, that is out there? Also, what trailer do you have? I’m always trying to learn more to share with viewers.
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Interesting video, thank you.
I read all the comments,and here’s my comment to the skeptics.
I have built ordinary RV’s (junk) in 2 factories, I have lived full time in trailers, I’ve been a RV repair tech.
Because of my extensive knowledge, I WOULD NOT EVER OWN ANYTHING OTHER THAN A FIBERGLASS TRAILER.
We have a 1996 Casita Freedom Deluxe, it IS better built than trailers 10 times the cost PERIOD.
🔥💥💣😎
Thanks for sharing!
Unless they are under are Car port, they will degrade real fast in the elements. I had a couple Pickup Slide in campers and they would eventually leak if used in all seasons. My next will be a Fiberglass unit.
I think that anyone buying a new Casita should order it the way they want and not worry about resale potential. The market for these things is so tight now you can sell whatever you have very quickly anyway. I ordered mine with resale attractiveness in mind and have come to regret getting the awning (too fragile) and the outdoor shower (never used). No one ever told me about the solar wiring being available when I ordered (grrr!). I also wish I had omitted the decals on the outside (the factory will do that for you for free) as I have come to dislike them.
Great insight! Thanks!
I use my awning daily. And I would kill to have the outdoor shower!!!
Thank you for taking your time to do this, I'm camper ignorant, and I'm learning.
You’re welcome, and welcome to camping!
You do such a terrific job of presenting information smoothly and clearly. I have driven by the Texas factory several times over the years. Perhaps one day I’ll buy. I believe in Toyota and Casita!
Two excellent brands!
Standard now goes for $30,996 and the Deluxe is $32,694. Fiber glass trailers will last a long long time so you are getting a solid product but the price is still holding me back. I"ll watch for a used one in the middle of the next recession. 2023-2024.
We bought ours used. Still in good shape.
I bought my 2007 Casita, in July of this year ‘22. I was able to get it for 15.5. Came with awning. And some perks. Like imo I love that the ac unit in mine is on the bottom part of right side closet. Easy to replace
I’m looking to buy one for long term living in. Probably a good 4-5 months off grid type living. With solar panels, lithium battery, propane, solar generator/gas generator can I survive off grid for months?? I’m assuming the ac need to be hooked up to a gas generator to run.
Now they are $36,000
That’s an insane price increase
Some good advice. We like watching your videos. We got everything but the microwave. We did install an RV AC SOFTSTART. This allows you to use a 15 AMP circuit to run your AC if you want to plug it in at home. Also, use a smaller generator. We have a 2000-watt duel fuel champion. Out 3500-watt Generator would get an overload.
We have the TV and bout an external TV antenna. But most of the time we download shows on our laptop & use that to watch shows.
When we picked up our Casita in 2019, they told us we only needed a sway bar for the Casita. So ask them about it. Remember if you can afford it, order it. It is better to need something & have it than need something & not have it.
Great advice! Thanks.
Love fiberglass trailers, lots of neat stuff. When I bought my RV trailer in 1999 24 foot coachmen non fiberglass, it came with something so important I would like to mention, it came with tandem axles ( 2 axles, 4 wheels on the ground) with torsion & sway bar attachment. I think this type of setup is very important for travel safety ( fish tailing & swaying), you can get this type of setup in fiberglass trailers but only in certain longer models & you gotta be rich. Nice presentation, happy camping, Orv
Thanks! I had a Casita owner voice this very concern the other day.
We didn’t get the electric jack, but I do use a cordless drill for the tongue jack and stabilizer jacks for our Casita.
I’m glad we didn’t get the built in microwave too, it takes up too much valuable space
We didn’t get the furnace, but use an electric heater at plug in campgrounds. It works great but yeah, there are those times we don’t have electricity and have to use a condensation causing portable propane heater.
We have very similar curtains to you. The aluminum blinds were annoying.
I’m in the process of installing a rooftop solar panel, so we can do more off grid camping during nice weather.
Nice video, I always enjoy them
Thanks Stuart! Is there anything that you didn't get that you wish that you'd gotten?
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If I were doing it again, I would reconsider getting the built in propane heater, but I would have skipped the rather expensive Zamp solar panel and got my own for far cheaper, but solar was new to me and I wanted everything ready to use. I spent months reading and watching videos on Casita travel trailers so I don’t really have any real regrets. We also had them install more 12 volt outlets. I don’t think they offer that anymore. It looks like Casitas went up about $10,000 since we bought ours new in 2018.
I love the new video! Great job and lots of valuable information. Thanks for all you do keeping us updated🥰
Awe, and thanks! And thank you so much for answering everyone’s questions. I know they appreciate it too. 💕
Yeah, I've done some pricing, and when you first mentioned the price of the Casita, I was actually surprised at how inexpensive it is, relative to some of its competitors. Now I have to take a closer look at Casita to figure out which corners they're cutting. Thanks!
One thing I will say about Casita is that they don't do updates very often. This helps keep prices down as they use the same molds, etc. that they have been using for a while.
Casita is a small business and they have an assembly line and produce a very high-quality product. They have been around since the early eighties I think that's how they keep their prices low.
This is a super helpful video for me. I’m in the market for a fiberglass trailer. Thank you for all the info!
You are so welcome!!
“So expensive”? They are very good value. People always seem to expect something for nothing.
Truth!
Great job, very good information. Just started looking at fiberglass trailers.
Thank you! Lots of info on this channel.
I don't like awnings mounted to the trailer..you can't use them in the wind. Much better ideas to get a clam or gazelle gazebo that pops up they have small ones they have large ones they pop up easy setup and they're all screened.. you can also get solid panels for them..
The clams are really nice. They give you a complete separate space.
Great information as usual! I only thing I would add is that we weren't able to see an actual Casita. We were given a list of prior customers, but one had sold it, one had never picked it up and we couldn't get a hold of the last. It could be because we're in S. Florida, if you were in the middle west you might have any easier time. We didn't want to buy one without seeing it, so we flew to the Casita factory. We were happy we did, since we were able to ask all the questions we had and see all the options. We're waiting delivery of our Independence and our delivery date is 2/21/23, which was 16 months out from when we ordered it.
Oh my! I bet it seems like a long wait. Congratulations! I’d love to visit the Casita factory.
Just curious… did everything turnout ok , the trailer looks comfy for 2 Thanks 🙏 😊
Yes, we received possession on 2/21/23 and have put 12K on her already. It's the prefect little trailer! @@edwinrodeo
@@RoseOriginals. Thank you for your reply,wishing you all the best. Happy Camper 👍🙏
Love your video, I totally agree about the electric tongue jack. A must have for me.
Thank you! Glad your loving the tongue jack.
I had a small trailer that came with a hand crank jack and I preferred it over an electric jack because it was much faster, with very little effort. On my bigger trailer electric is definitely the way to go. I also never used a weight distribution hitch on my smaller trailer because the tongue weight was so light there simply was no need to distribute any weight. Sway is a function of tongue weight. Keep about 15 percent on the tongue and something like a Tacoma should have zero sway issues. My bigger trailer does have a weight distribution hitch and a sway bar, but I never use the sway bar because it is rock solid at any speed.
Good to know!
Love the videos! This one had a lot of good info. I would say because of your videos we will buy a Toyota Tacoma as our tow vehicle. FYI 9:10 Microwave
We love our Tacoma!
Get the Ford ranger more payload and tows more
I have a 2006 4runner. And just so you know this Toyota is the greatest thing I’ve ever paid for.
Outstanding!
Thank you kindly!
I agree about the having to baby sit the solar suitcase. Yes, no microwave. We have one that we can bring with us if need be, but I’m wishing we would have purchased a toaster oven instead. Our Casita came with a sealed deep cycle battery. We had Casita install the tv bracket, but declined the tv itself. We have the option to mount one later. My iPad works just fine for now 😊. My previous camper did not have a bathroom. I love having the bathroom. Even if I mostly line the toilet with a bag (when dry camping). Some bathrooms can be just so disgusting. Mine is just as I want it though.
Glad to hear you are happy with your Casita!
How do you store the toilet bags until you can dispose of them properly (which is what actually, like where do you take them to)? Sorry, noob here. Or, do you just bury them?
@@PremiumPappy i have a thicker bag I place it in. You can then find a spot for it until you can dispose of it properly. Just as you would with a diaper or dog’s droppings.
Your hair looks great!!! Thanks for this video. Mine will be ready for pick up on September 15 this year. I already reserved 2 nights at American RV Park. I also reserved a slot at Little Home on the Road to add a few things (receiver hitch, extra step, shock absorbers, and a couple other things). My tow vehicle is a Ram half ton 4x4 with Hemi engine. They assured me I didn’t need the Anderson but am getting the lesser option (can’t recall what it’s called but it helps with the towing). I also have some extras that are recommended by other Casita owners. I didn’t order the awning but I bought a Gazelle gazebo instead. No microwave. Got the furnace, outside shower for little doggie feet, AGM battery, solar port (I have panels that came with my Jackery 500), no electric tongue jack, couple other things. I moved recently from south Florida to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin (love the cool temps but will be leaving for warmer temps in winter). Sorry for the long comment.
No worries. And thank you! Congratulations on your new purchase! May you have many years of enjoyment from your new Casita.
Watch out for Little Home on the Road. They are a nightmare to work with!
Chris wow, in what way?
Please check into the solar port that will come on your Casita. We picked up our new 2020 in Texas and I think ours was one of the first ones with the solar port. Our camper can only be used with the zamp solar panels which they sell. we did not get them when we picked up our camper however, and I called to possibly order some, the guy at Casita said they don't ship them.
@@michellegarry1872 their responsiveness is shockingly slow, they are often rude (office manager and their lead tech), and I have heard some of their work is shoddy.
I think we put the deposit down on our new Casita in December 2021, or January 2022.
Our projected delivery date is June or July 2023.
We’ll probably get most of the options you mentioned, except for the microwave oven.
That’s a great idea to immediately go camping nearby after taking delivery. We’ll definitely do that.
I’m surprised to see you mention that Casita has some sort of in-house financing now. We were told that we’d need to arrange our own financing.
We could probably just pay cash for it, but, why would you do that?
I think we’ll just head back down to Rice and chat with the folks there again.
We only live up the road in Dallas.
Thanks for a great run-down of all the options, and all the good advise.
Happy Camping
You're so welcome. The financing information is on the Casita website. We pay cash for everything, but I know some people like to finance. After you get it, let me know what you think about the options you got. Happy Trails, Crystyn
Great, informative video! Thank you!! I am sensitive to chemical smells and have heard that the Casita is pretty good as far as offgassing goes. Can you (or anyone else who bought a brand new Casita) share your experience with the chemical smell that most new trailers have? How long did it take to air out?
I can’t speak to that since we bought our trailer used. Perhaps some other owners can comment.
where are the secrets, Casita told me all this stuff when I bought mine in 2008, 13 foot Patriot, and I agree, they are not that expensive compared to other small campers, the Scamp doesn't come close (built really cheap) and who doesn't love the Oliver, but you can't beat a Casita! That furnace is not that loud and it works great, the carbon monitor works great too, I ran out of propane once and the beeper woke me up to warn me.
I don’t find it to be that loud either. The sounds helps me sleep. 😆
We ended up at Fort Parker State park after picking up our brand new Casita. It’s only like 45 minutes away from the factory.
Awesome! And congratulations!
What kind of solar panels did you use? Rigid or the flexibles? Could a convection microwave be used? Need to be able to bake some. Could a larger TV be used? maybe a 32inch? I am planing on the Multiplus 3000 inverter/converter with two SOK 205AH lithiums. I want to be able to run the AC for a short period if needed.
I have a 1st gen Tundra which would be great for a tow vehicle. My interest is to boondock for extended periods. To compensate for the small fresh water tank I'm considering a 30 gallon water bladder to put in the back of the truck and use a small RV water pump to fill the fresh water tank as needed.
Thanks for the time and effort that it takes to make these video's.
We used rigid panels. We could run a larger TV on our system. We have two 100 amp/hr lithium batteries and a 2000 watt converter. I'm not sure how many watts a convection microwave draws.
Great video, so hard to find a used one, they sell so fast
Thanks! It’s getting easier. I see them for sale pretty frequently in Casita Facebook groups like casita Life. Also check fiberglassclassifieds.com
I noticed u dont have factory shades...i LOVE the red curtains...
How did u attach them ?
Here’s the video: New Curtains: I Switched Out the Old Mini Blinds (Here's How I did It)
th-cam.com/video/IQkgOPX9wSU/w-d-xo.html
Honestly. As a single person who likes to move around, I have thought about buying one of these to live in.
People do it. To me, it's ideal for one person full-time. It has just the right amount of space and amenities.
I am totally thinking about doing that too!
Do people Airbnb casitas? I am thinking of buying. Brand new one to Airbnb it out since I have two acres.
Gee, I am so flattered that you shared a picture of my Escape.
What do you use to clean the counter tops? And bathroom? Are there any materials you shouldn’t use?
I use Murphy’s oil soap, it’s mild and I like the scent. I wouldn’t use any harsh chemicals on my Casita.
I like your videos and I like what I am seeing about Casita campers but having to wait just shy of a year after you order one to take posession sounds a bit excessive to me. Does Casita maintain a list of people who ordered one and then changed their mind or of older people who ordered one and died waiting for the phone call to come pick up their trailer? I know that sounds weird but I am 70+ years old and I can see something like that happening.
Terry is right. Give them a call. I think wait time will go down this year.
I'm in the same boat, as we get older our health becomes a day to day issue, maybe not for us, but for a love one.
All Fiberglass trailers have a long build time now. When I ordered mine in 2019 build time was 2 months. They had three on the lot from people who canceled that we could have bought that day.
Probably a 2 year wait now
Thank you so much especially for the last bit of advice!..We’re headed to Rice in a couple weeks to finally pick up our brand new Casita Spirit..With a lot of the options included..We took the advice and set up a couple nights at American RV campground…fingers are crossed that all will be well because we’re driving from Seattle and back…whew!..You mentioned the Casita Warranty…Does that come at an extra expense?
Congratulations! 🎉 My understanding is that the trailer comes with a one-year warranty: casitatraveltrailers.com/warranty/
Lady!❤️you are helpful! 😁thank you much!!!!!!
You are so welcome!
No need for a WDH for a Tundra. Anti sway bar? For windy conditions, this does help.
Good to know.
how tall is the inside of your casita? I bought a used casita in Michigan three years ago. I love it bought it's a bit to low for me in the ceiling. Your video showed me a taller roof.
It’s about 6’ inside, a little shorter in the bathroom.
Her video maybe showed you a shorter person. I’m 5’8” (pretty much the average, even here in America) and fit just fine.
I ordered a freedom deluxe casita and am picking it up Feb 2023! I have a couple of questions about yours and hope you can help me. In the shower you have a shower curtain. Did you install the rod? Why have a shower curtain there since the bathroom door shuts and it is one big room? Is it just a regular size shower curtain liner? It may be a fabulous idea and I may want to get one.
Also, you have something on the floor like a mat in the shower. What size is it and where did you buy it? Are there feet on the bottom that protects the floor?
I know these may be basic questions but I am open to all of your suggestions.
Thanks for explaining all the options on the casita. I will definitely take this video into consideration when choosing the options on my casita.
Hi Tracy,
Congratulations!
The rod came with the Casita. The shower curtain protects the door, which is particle board. Plus, the water from the shower would run down the door and on the the floor outside the shower. Lastly, we keep our towels on the shower door and they would get wet if we didn't have a shower curtain. I had to hem the shower curtain because it was a little too long. Get the shower curtain that is made for a shower and not a bath rod. We have a teak mat inside the shower. It's 19.75 x19.75 and we have one in our Amazon Store that's a little less expensive than the one we have. We have the Sea Teak Brand. It does have feet on the bottom. Keep in mind that it's about 1 - 1 1/2 inches high, so if you're tall, you'll lose that amount of headroom.
@@TravelsandTravails Thanks for explaining that to me. I will definitely look into getting those items,
...Still using Pressed Wood! ....wow!
I understand your preference, but nothing unsafe about a buddy heater. Your comments apply to all awnings. They become like big sails. We are on our third one. We use it over 90% of the time. Nice job on the video. Thank you.
Thanks! Glad the Buddy heater is working for you. We were using it, we had a problem with the hose. It was leaking propane and flames started shooting out. Luckily, Doug got it out. But now I’m afraid of having it inside now.
I wanted to ask: do you suggest me bind the legs to the fiber glass? Does that help it? I tore mine some when it was legs to the dirt 😊
@@TravelsandTravails just use the 1 lb. cylinder no need for a hose
There are also two ACOE campgrounds on Bardwell Lake in Ennis that are near Rice, TX.
Thank you! I'll check that out.
I have a 24 foot Mallard, but I have wanted a Casita for a while now. My problem is I still owe on the mallard. I need to see what kind of trade I wold be able to do. I would love the Casita because I wouldn’t have to rely on my big truck to pull it.
It is nice. Dave’s on gas too!
I am researching which one of these campers I want in a few years, but it seems that all of the dealerships are quite a distance from me, I'm in Virginia. How would this be delivered, or would I have to come pick it up? What is the best vehicle to tow it? How is it serviced, if there is no dealership nearby?
They have a delivery option or you can pick it up in Texas. The gross vehicle weight rating is 3500 lbs. so you’ll need a vehicle with a tow capacity more than that. Here’s more info.: travelsandtravails.com/how-to-buy-a-casita-camper/
Is Casita going to make a longer version in the future. Would like to see a 20' with a dry bathroom and dual axials
Very unlikely. Check out Escape Trailers. Good quality, but bigger trailers.
@TravelsandTravails thankyou, I have looked at Escape and the Bigfoot's. Great trailers and I may very well buy one. Just wish Casita or Scamp would make longer trailers that would probably be cheaper than the very well made Canadian versions.
@@mcelroychandler6267 yep.
Does casita make double axle trailers? Personally I'd never buy a single axle trailer considering the most important components are tires and axles.
They don’t. Check out Oliver Trailers.
such great info. Thank you!!
You are so welcome!
You guys just passed me in Williams lol. Thought I would subscribe and check out ur channel.
Awesome!
Pre Covid they were $18k with a 4 month build time. What changed to make it $10k more?
Supply and demand. Automotive industry has seen a 30% increase in prices since the pandemic plus steel prices and labor is up as another possible reason. Inflation too. It sucks but adds up to a lot of people unable to buy anything not just toys like an RV or trailer.
Our wait time was exactly 6 weeks. Picked up our Spirit Deluxe in Rice, TX on Feb. 10, 2020. JUST BEFORE Covid hit. Price was NOWHERE near $18,000. Try $23,000. Plus the options.
I use a microwave everyday-would definitely need one in a travel trailer 😊
It's good to know that ahead of time!
What lithium battery did you purchase and does it fit into the Casita "battery cave" or did you put it elsewhere? Thanks. My Interstate GRP 27 is on its last legs after 5 years.
We bought the Battleborn battery. It does fit in the battery box. We have no regrets about buying it.
While you were talking it would have been moving the camera around. Never really got a good look at the bathroom.
It’s pretty hard to film, but here are some photos: travelsandtravails.com/do-casita-trailers-have-bathrooms/
Awesome presentation
Thank you!
Great video! It’s just a little too small for us.
What size are you thinking about?
Great video and information
Thank you!
Escape makes a way nicer unit, to your design.
Escape trailers are very nice.
You are right. But, You can purchase 3 Casitas for the price of ONE Escape with $6,200. Left over. You do the math.
Thank you! Goo video.
Glad you liked it!
How do you boondock in a Casita with such a small refrigerator? Do you use a portable fridge?
In the past we didn’t have another fridge and did fine. We carried a lot of dried or canned food. We do have an additional fridge in the truck now.
@@TravelsandTravails That's what I was thinking to do. Thanks for replying
Well informed video!
Thanks!
Can you show us how to adults fit in the bed real please I’m 5 11 and she’s 5 something lol and want to know if two adults would fit in that double bed comfortably
Thank you for these awesome videos
Casita has several different floor plans. Most tall people go with the Independence, which we have. It has twin beds that are 83" long. Here is more information about each model: travelsandtravails.com/what-is-a-casita-travel-trailer/
@@TravelsandTravails I just wish there was video of some laying on the full bed and showing the differences
@@mannycali334- 83” is just 1” shy of eight feet, so you should be fine for length. Width might be another matter, however. I think the bed dimensions are on the Casita website.
I was wondering what would be the lowest price for a used one and I would definitely want the heater in the shower
It really depends on the year of the trailer. I just saw a 2004 for sale for $10,500.
@@TravelsandTravails yeah that's still a little bit too high. I got another idea that I'm been bouncing over my head. Where I live at up in the mountains there's quite a bit of places that you can rent a lot from and then I would buy a nice travel trailer and park up there and for that amount I can give me a really nice one
Love the curtains!!! How did you attached them to the Casita?
We added a piece of metal to the top and hooked the rod on that . The metal just attaches to the screws on the top of the frame. I’ll do a video in the future. It will make more sense.
@@TravelsandTravails Yes, please do a video. The curtains add a nice touch to the camper.
@@Uplift2023 I really love them!
@@TravelsandTravails have you made the curtain video yet?
@@michellenewman8338 yes. I Switched Out the Old Mini Blinds (Here's How I did It)
th-cam.com/video/IQkgOPX9wSU/w-d-xo.html
Could you do a video how you did your curtains?
I will. I'm doing some other decorating and the curtains will be in that video.
can I special order a trailer with a 6'-4" ceiling height? they could add a 3 inch belt before mating the top and bottom shells
Wouldn't that be great! The ceilings are so low. One of the trailers that I really like that has high ceilings is the Escape 5.0: th-cam.com/video/Z2IR3hZmZHk/w-d-xo.html Also, the Cortes Camper, which is similar to the Casita, has a ceiling height of 6' 5": travelsandtravails.com/is-the-cortes-camper-worth-the-money/
Casita Standard $30,996 17′ 2,210 lbs
Casita Deluxe $32,694 17′ 2,480 lbs
...Straight from the Casita website. There aren't any under $30K.
Ya! The price went up!
New 2024 Casitas with discount is priced at $32,694+$5K of upgrades = $37K + Tax
Ya. Price went up like 6k!
Where do you store the sun-screen for the awning?
There is a compartment next to the water heater. I our Independence, it’s under one of the twin beds. We store it there.
how do you tuck the tv under?? I have not done that! Our tv vibrates off during towing
It's a tv mount we got on amazon. Impact Mounts makes one that is highly rated.
So it’s not on the one we ordered through casita?
@@franziagirl No. We have an aftermarket TV mount.
Our Casita TV does not fold up either. It is to close to the wall.
Casita is the best deal , Scamp uses pressboard for flooring not fiberglass .
Yep!
Scamp Deluxe now offers composite subfloor, so no more worries about floor rot.
@@alexwilsonpottery3733 nice!
I wish they still offered a 13 foot. I’d be super interested. Its kinda expensive. I might consider a bigger one without a bath if a little cheaper. Is seay a thing on a 13foot Scamp?
Scamp still offers a 13 foot trailer: travelsandtravails.com/what-is-a-scamp-travel-trailer/
I'm curious to know if you have towed with your Tacoma without the Anderson WDH. If so, how does it compare to the ride with the WDH?
No. We haven’t.
How did you mount the Lippert tongue jack sideways? I have one and my rear door on my Highlander hits it whenI open and close it.
Doug unbolted the power head and drilled two new holes for the power head in the tongue jack tube at a 90 degree rotation. Then he turned it sideways and put the screws back in the new location. th-cam.com/video/d5S4u0bikvI/w-d-xo.html
@@TravelsandTravails Thank You
I loved the video
@@lauriemargolin7303 You're welcome!
If not so much when would you never want to have a bathroom.......... But many people do not want to use the bathroom in their RV if they can avoid it anyway...... Because then you got to clean it out. I had my travel trailer parked at my hunting camp for 15 years (under a roof).... Never use the bathroom in it once.....used outhouse
I get it. We were backpackers and did our business in the woods. But emptying the tanks isn’t as bad as it seems.
You need to pay a down payment or will a big check from my credit union do the job?
Casita facilitates finance through “preferred financing providers,” casitatraveltrailers.com/financing-with-us/
Is there not an option for a powered awning with wind retraction?
No.
Hi The trailer is 33k the cheapest no longer 24k. Price went up a lot
It did!
I signed up 3 times (through their website) to view a Casita in my area...I never even received a reply from Casita. When I called about ordering a Casita, I spoke to a sales representative and he never called me back.
If you are on Facebook, there is a group called Casita Life. Lots of really nice people willing to show their trailers. I’d check there.
I am now experiencing the same issue of trying to make arrangements of viewing a Casita and not having my calls returned.
@@dawnwarden6743 I think that's a service they say they provide but really don't...or else whoever is supposed to handle that portion is seriously slacking on the job.
I just reached out to them the other day. One of their sales people left the company. They have been really responsive with me via email.
@@TravelsandTravails Thank you for the information. I will try emailing with questions, etc.
Just not enough water capacity. Cute but the water issue is non negotiable.
I totally understand. We carry two additional 7 gallon containers. It's a pain in the neck to fill up with the containers, but we get by; even off grid!
"LIFE IS BETTER IN A CASITA"
Truth!
October 2022, price now over $32k.
I saw that!
Please tell me the little girl is found
how much is a casita adjusted for 2022 inflation? 625,249 dollars
Ha! No kidding
Why are the 2024 delux trailers 32,000 plus?
Not sure, but it was quite a price jump.
What hasn't gone up???
LOOK AROUND!!!
so can tv work on solar?
If you have a 12 volt TV, yes. Technically, the TV runs off the battery which can be powered by solar. If you want to run it on 110v, you need an inverter and they are pricey.
At the 18:53 mark, you mention again that you’re flabbergasted about people’s reactions regarding the price of your fiberglass molded trailer. For yucks, you should say your “fiberglasted”!
Well, I guess I should, LOL!
"So expensive" sadly most consumers today only look at price vs value. If the reverse were true most RV manufacturers wouldnt be able to sell the worthless junk that consumers are paying a premium
Truth
Expensive & small, easy maintenance
A new RV of any kind is out of my budget.
You can find them used.
If I didn't have a microwave, we'd starve to death 😮💨
You can get a Casita with a microwave.
Please don't finance a $26,000 camper over 20 years. That's foolish.
I agree, but some can’t afford it otherwise.
@@TravelsandTravails Then they can't afford it at all.
Why would anyone buy a Casita trailer?
Why not? Any Fiberglass trailer is a great buy. The only downside would be the size of your family. If we upgrade, we will get a bigger fiberglass trailer.
@@jgilliam1955 .... Well, for starters, no tank meters - real hassle with the low tank capacities. Another hassel is they come with a converter, not an inverter. Real pain. IMO, these trailers are not worth what they charge for them.
I’m curious. For the price, what is a comparable trailer, that would last as long as a Casita, that is out there? Also, what trailer do you have? I’m always trying to learn more to share with viewers.
check it out before you spend $57k on a tater tot trailer. LOL
You must be talking about the Escape?