2020 Casita Spirit Deluxe with MODS! Small Camper with a Bathroom
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- This 2020 Casita Spirit Deluxe has SO many great mods along with a BoHo Chic decorating style that you'll just love!
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In a word, cozy.
Very!
❤❤❤❤ you did a great show of your trailer it's very cute I also have a 2023 Casita Independence and I loved it so you go girl thank you for sharing happy camping❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for all you do! Appreciate the time you took to shoot and edit. Especially loved getting to meet you two! Your videos really helped me in the beginning of my searching for a travel trailer❤️
I'm so glad! Thanks again for taking the time to let me shoot it and for hosting our tour. I know this video will help other people. And, it was delightful hanging out with you. Hope we can do it again next year!
You are very creative! I love how you have personalized your Casita. We’re still counting down to our September pick up date!
Louise did a great job! Congratulations on your new Casita!
Thank you, you’ll be so excited to get yours and start your new journey!
Been looking for this model Casita for months now. When I finally get one I'll go back through this video for some excellent mod ideas. Thanks.
You’re welcome. Good luck in your search.
Enjoy your video. I have a 2023 Inpencence model❤❤ Love it. But hated the gray cabinets. Saw you pretty green ones...and did it like yours. ❤❤❤❤ thank you 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Thanks for watching!
❤❤❤ I like the way you changed the paint on the doors it makes all the difference in the world I have a 2023 independent and I cannot stand those gray doors my neighbor thought oh isn't that an expensive trailer why did they put❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wow, I love what she has done with her Casita!
This gal has really done her research.
We’re getting so excited about taking delivery of our Casita, but, it’s going to be a year or more before it is ready.
Collecting ideas in the mean time.
Happy Camping
So excited for you!
Keep reading everything you can about them, and doing all your research on different things, it definitely helped me when I got mine. You obviously won’t really know what all you need until you get it and use it, but it’s a great start to learn a lot of stuff about them.
These videos on TH-cam were very helpful to me, as well as the Facebook groups on Casita’s.
Great modifications and designs. You have really given me ideas that can make your Casita a home. Thank you for sharing and be safe.
You are so welcome! So thankful to Louise for giving us a tour. She has such a beautiful trailer.
Thank you, I appreciate it! My goal was to make it a very homey, cozy, a little place to stay.
Beautiful! So cozy!
Thank you, I just love it❤️
We have a 2022 just took it on a 2860 mile trip it did great love this little guy
Great trailers.
We have a 2021 SD and Jonathan was our rep too! We LOVE our Casita! Thanks for the tour of yours! Happy Travels! ~the Nahums in CT
Glad you enjoyed it. Louise has done a fabulous job with her Casita.
Thank you!
We were not able to go to the factory directly, but the entire time through the whole course of ordering, updates, and delivery, Jonathan was great. The whole Casita factory was very friendly, and helpful during the entire process.
That’s a beautiful Casita! Very well decorated! Can I come over and spend a night or two?? 😂 It’s absolutely adorable! Love, love!! 😍😍😍❤️❤️
Isn’t it a beautiful camper! I need Louise to decorate for me!
Thanks for your output on your trailer and what you did to make it a happy home. My biggest problem with my trailer when traveling is making sure everything is not going to end up where it shouldn’t be. lol 😂 Thanks again
Thanks! I feel your pain. Our strategy is that we just stuff everything in, lol!
Very true! Trust me it has been a process for sure! I carry a small bit for kitchen and misc stuff and one for the bathroom stuff.
Thats the first thing I do is drop all the stuff that I have found out travels on its own lol into. While traveling I just set them on the floor by the back bed/dinette area and the bathroom one on the floor of the shower.
Nicely done video.....the modes you did were well thought out and terrific.
Thanks! Louise did a great job on the Casita.
Thank you! I have spent many hours out in my Casita just thinking and staring at things for ideas, couples with alot of, “driveway” camping to figure out what I may and may not enjoy since I had NEVER camped prior to this lol.
One of the things I love about the Casita is how little reverb there is inside of it. That carpeting on the walls and ceiling is great!
It’s a great insulator.
It is amazing! I never thought it was weird either, like some do and want to remove it before they ever get inside one.
Your Casita is so Homey I could live in there full time❤️
It is! I wish I had Louise's decorating talent!
Thank you! If I were single, that is exactly where I would be living😊
Really love this. hoping to full-time one of these days in my husband's casita, I'd like to spiff it up tho. This is probably the first vid I've seen with a more bohemian vibe I really like, great job!
She did a great job!
Thank for your very helpful video! I have a Casita and I'll be taking her out of storage soon.....so excited! I really like that you painted all the cupboards. Can you please give me any tips on how you painted? Any and all details are much appreciated!
Thank you. 😊
I love y’all s casita so much
Isn’t their Casita adorable!
We're glad you like the closet.
They are an amazing addition to our Casita! So thankful for your design❤️
Very nice! I especially like the green cabinets.
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Thank you so much! It’s the little things that make it so cozy😊
Great video! Jonathan is the man! We bought a 2022. Loving it so far. Great mod ideas!
Right on! They did a great job on this trailer. Congratulations on your new Casita! What model did you get?
@@TravelsandTravails Thanks, we got a 17 ft Spirit Deluxe with all of the options except solar but we plan to add that soon. I love you ideas on the mounted speakers - we need to get those speakers and do the same mounting. We just got the standard TV/DVD that comes with it.
Thank you! Jonathan was great! I hope you enjoy the time and your journeys😊
Jonathan was a great salesman for me! Very kind and knowledgeable. Highly recommend him at Casita
Great reconfiguration. Casita should take note.
I think so too!
Really nice vid! I love the cabinet color!
Thanks! Me too!
Thank you! I do love the color also, greens are my favorites🥰
You have sold me on one of these! I absolutely love ALL of your Mods and your creative flair! Maybe we will meet on the road someday! 🤗Stay safe and enjoy your travels! 🕊️
She did an amazing job!
Thank you so much! I absolutely ,I’ve my little Casita❤️ I hope you get one of these and I know you will enjoy it too! It would be awesome to meet up someday for sure😊 If you ever attend a Casita Talley we may cross each other’s paths for sure!
Want to see another Casita floor plan? See the Casita Liberty Deluxe here: th-cam.com/video/YJMHcSHT8Oo/w-d-xo.html
That swiveling table top is a great idea! Thanks for the tip!
Louise did such a great job on the mods for this trailer!
Your welcome! It was a game changer for sure!
@@Sunny-jq2bi is there a video on how you center mounted the lagun table?
@@shanaleelaser Are you referring to the actual Lagun mount to the table or the center post from the Casita to the table.
@@Sunny-jq2bi in the video it looks like the Lagun post is inside the standard Casita post. We really like the table post centered in the original cup. We are setting up our '05 like yours
Looks great 👍
She did a great job!
Looks good !!!
Louise did a great job!
Thank you!
I know this comment is a little late, but instead of removing the microwave, just use the microwave for storage. If you ever need it, it's still there.
Wow, that is gorgeous. I'm thinking about buying this model you showed. Could I ask the measurements of the 2 twin beds (one as you walk in and one in the back.) Thank you!
Oh man, great van.. love it. Even for one person…I agree, make a couch instead of small table…
We agree!
Yes, the couch was definitely a great addition to the unit.
Great idea! Is the couch 24x72 inches? Or a little wider?
Great ideas and video, thanks for sharing. Please share the painting process for the doors: sanding or other prep; primer; type of paint; and any pitfalls. Thanks!
Hi Harry, Louise used Rustolium Paint and Primer American Accents. She said she didn’t have to sand or primer, she just put this paint on. She said not to use Krylon.
Yes, all I did was clean them off once I had them down and spray them.
I used the Rusteoleum that is a paint and primer all in one. I prefer the matte finish and had to only use the one coat. Covers nicely and dries quickly😊
We really like what you’ve done to your Casita. I want to make my table like yours, can you tell me the dimensions of the table and did you change the post to a different post?
Nice job!!! We can appreciate all the hard work you have put in and thank you for sharing your great ideas. Wonder if you would be willing to share how you anchored your fruit basket to the carpeted walls? We are taking delivery soon for our Sprite Deluxe and happy to get suggestions!!❤️❤️❤️
Hi Barb, I think she used curtain hooks.
Thank you! I used the drapery hooks and then put the basket o. The hooks like you would nails.
Hello! Sorry I just saw this. Yes, curtain hooks are my go to for almost everything attached to the carpet.
Would love to know how the Lagun table was mounted?
I really like this bed set-up and have been experimenting with it since viewing your video. I like the space it frees up to walk around a little more. I was about ready to give up on my 2020 Casita SD but really can't afford the Escape 21 to avoid the crawl over situation. This gives me hope!!! What I cannot figure out is how the cushions fit together in the back portion to form the 2nd twin bed plus the small dining/sitting area. I have tried every cushion piece in every position and I am unable to figure this out. You had stated that is was approx 30 inches wide and that you used the current full bed cushions. Please help me figure this out. I desperately want to make this work! Thanks! I do not have facebook so I am unable to glean any ideas there.
We mostly use our casita micro wave as a bread box😁
I’ve heard people say that.
I like your two twin beds! I don’t like crawling over anyone either.
I agree! This is a really unique set up for this model!
I guess the couch near entrance is 24x72. The bed in the back is about 30x76. And the two sitting space for dining is about 24 inches wide. Is the 24x72 couch too narrow for your husband? I like your idea but am wondering if I can make the couch wider than 24”?
@@chaushiechu2160 The couch converts into a dinette and the main bed is normally 54 x 76 inches.
@@chaushiechu2160 that is my question as well? I don't see an answer here, anyone have any idea? thank you!!
What I cannot figure out is how the cushions fit together in the back portion to form the 2nd twin bed plus the small dining/sitting area. I have tried every cushion piece in every position and I am unable to figure this out. You had stated that is was approx 30 inches wide and that you used the current full bed cushions. Please help me figure this out. Thank you!
That’s exactly what I would like. I need something my Toyota could haul and not rely on my big truck to pull the heavy trailer I have
Our Tacoma pulls it like a champ!
Hi, great video. How did you get the twin bed in the back? That is a fascinating hack, and I would love to do it!
Thank you! I cut memory foam to a size of a twin.
Looking for a more detailed install of the lagun table mount and swivel assembly please.
You and everyone else. The next time I see Louise, I’ll ask her about it.
Nice!
😀
Thank you!
How did you install the table?
You said something about the closet-did you modify it? This is a super helpful video, thanks for making it!
It’s a Katy’s Casita Closet. www.katyscasitaclosets.com
Thank you! The closet I ordered from Katys Closet. Total game changer for sure!
Nice job with the video, and your modifications! Can you tell me more about the closet shelves? Where you bought them, etc.Thank you.
Louise did a great job on her trailer. She got the shelves through Katy’s Casita Closets: www.katyscasitaclosets.com
Hello Tom, I ordered them from Katy’s Closet
www.katyscasitaclosets.com/
The closet shelves I ordered from Katy’s Closets. HUGE improvement! Worth every penny! Great quality and not overly difficult to install.
You do have to be a bit creative since all Casitas can differ slightly, so you may have to shave off a bit somewhere. Ours seem to fit fine without modifications. Great instructions for install. Very clear and concise.
Thank you, very helpful! Question: the Oxygenics shower head…when you installed the holder, did you have to drill holes into the bathroom wall?
The shower head in my bathroom is the original one that came with the Casita which seems nice so far I have yet to actually use it tho.
Louise, can you kindly answer my question about your Oxygenics shower head holder? Thanks…
I was wondering about the air conditioner if it really cooled I am in Texas use to live in AZ.
Works great! It’ll be like a freezer in no time.
Very nice! What size tv did you purchase?
Our current tow vehicle is a 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 tradesman. It tows with ease, and we don’t really even feel the Casita behind us.
Primer on the doors????
Does the Lagun mounting leg slide over the existing casita floor mount. I can’t tell from the Lagun site if the leg is round or square.
Hello David, the Lagun leg mount is somewhat square. What we did was slid the mounting leg that came with the Lagun table right down inside the existing table pole that comes with the Casita for mounting their table.
We then drilled a hole through the Casita pole and ran a bolt through the Casita pole and through the existing holes that the Lagun table leg comes with for height adjustments, so that just the top of the Lagun table leg was sticking out. Then we attached our table that we made and had already attached the Lagun table mounting plate that comes with the Lagun table.
6:16 Gas and also furnace?
Thanks for the Video!! Own a 2020 spirit Casita ! Love it !! Where do you buy that swivel table frame? Thanks for sharing!! 😁
I think they are calle Lagun Tables.
I want one, too!
You're welcome! Allen is correct. It's a Lagun table.
I purchased mine from Lagun USA website.
@@Sunny-jq2bi
Did you buy a wall mount like what they sell ? Do they have a floor mount kit ? I didn’t see one . I will contact them I guess.
@@TravelsandTravails
I think the lady had a floor mount lagun bracket. I didn’t see that on there site . Mostly wall mount bracket. Maybe I’m wrong ? I could not really see it on video? 🤷🏼♂️
Hello! Would one of those stay warm enough for Canadian winters?
I would go with the Escape or Bigfoot trailer. You can get them with a winter package for Canadian winters. Casitas aren’t designed for cold winter camping. We’ve camped in ours down to 19 F, but it was warming to above freezing firming the day.
Was this at the 2022 Quartzsite gathering? Looks like a lot of Casitas in the background.
Yes it was! It was my first time there and we just loved it!
Thank you for the response. We need to make that trip with our Casita, we’re not even that far away (Vegas)
This was our second year. We were so grateful to meet Louise and her husband.
Yes, it was! It was our first time there, and it was so much fun! I cannot wait to go back next year. If you have the chance it is worth the travel.
been flip flopping on which Casita to order. Liked Independence to avoid the 'crawl over' but felt the plan is too confining in other ways. We were ready to order the Freedom with those rocking captain chairs, but the option y'all set up I think is the ways to go.
They did a great job with this set up and it feels much roomier than our Independence, as long as you aren't tall people. The bed in the Independence is 83" long. We also considered the Freedom before we bought our Independence, but decided against the "climb over."
I love the option that I came up with from all the help of fellow Casita owners on the facebook pages and forums. I had actually listed mine to sell since the sleeping was horrible with how my husband sleeps. It was a last ditch effort and an amazing improvement!
Super easy to do actually also. Now we can all sit around the table dinette style and I can sleep comfortably also😊
@@Sunny-jq2bi Can you give us the bed width measurements for what you did? We've decided we want to do exactly the same thing and don't want to re-invent the wheel. Yours looks perfect.
@@MelissaISUExtension Hello Melissa! Yes😊 my bed in the back of the dinette area is 30 inches wide and 75 inches long. I kept the original cushions down and just added the memory foam topper with those dimensions. Then I made a cover for that memory foam to basically match the original cushions.
Let me know if this helps or if you have more questions at all.
@@Sunny-jq2bi I have yet to see a Spirit Deluxe in person but have decided this is the model I want for me and my 2 GSD. This is exactly what I was thinking of doing! Thanks for sharing!
You have been so kind in answering my questions. I noticed on the Lagun website that there were 2 table leg lengths-one was standard and one was longer. Which leg size did you get-the standard leg or the longer leg? Thanks again.
I went with the standard length one and it has worked well. They are so versatile with adjustments and rotation!
Thanks Louise! We also have the standard table length!
I hope you get yours and enjoy it as much as we do ours😊
@@TravelsandTravails they are perfect for these little trailers!
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Thank you!
There was a lot of background noise so I didn’t catch what type of rack that was above the propane tanks?
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Did you upgrade to the larger water tank? If so, what did you sacrifice in storage space and was it worth it? Thank you. Nice video. 😊
Hi Rose, I'm not sure if Louise upgraded tanks, but we added the larger tank to our Casita. It takes up more room, but we can still fit all of our things in the hatch where the water tank resides. Sorry it took me so long to respond. Louise has been responding to some of these questions about her Casita.
@@TravelsandTravails thank you for the information. 😊 I really like your videos.
@@rosevv2774 Thanks!
Yes, when I purchased my Casita, I dis choose the upgrade as I did for alot of things. I wasn’t sure what all I would actually want/ need since I had never camped before, but I figured I might as well get it all!
I do not regret any of the extras and have never felt as tho I lacked any kind of storage. I still have lots of availability for storage and I consider myself a,”what if” , kind of person.
Thanks Very helpful ideas. What was the transportation charge for delivery?
Louise said she paid $1500 for the delivery, or about $1.00 per mile. Not sure what the charge is right now.
@@TravelsandTravails Thanks Appreciate it
When I had ordered mine in 2020, the delivery charge was approximately a dollar per mile.
@@Sunny-jq2bi Thanks
Does the rig have a hot water heater and water pump?
Yes. Both.
How high from the floor did you drill your holes in the table post to attach to the Lagun inside the table post? Thanks.
Hello Robert, I can get you the measurements tomorrow.😊
He drilled one hole at 12 inches in the Casita table leg and used the existing hole on the Lagun leg to run a bolt through it.
I took photos, but youtube will not let me attach them here.
The hole is at 12 inches. It should place the lagun leg at the top of the opening on the existing Casita table leg where it is flush.
You did a great job with your Casita! You gave me a lot of ideas. Thanks for the help.
Thank you! They are so versatile and so much fun! I love these little trailers❤️
Hey! Can you explain how your Lagun table leg works with the Casita leg post? Also, can you attach a link to the exact Lagun item you bought? I want to replicate it! We have our full bed all the time, but want to use the one floor mount in front of it. Thx!
Hi Chris, I’ll have to ask Louise your questions since she is the owner. I know she answered the questions about how the leg is installed in the post. That should be in the video comments.
@@TravelsandTravails thanks, but the I wanted to know if the Lagun post just slides down into the Casita post, look like it, but doesn’t it just spin around every time you bump or touch the table? Or is there a way she secured it inside to keep it from spinning? Yes, please ask her, thank you:). Also wanting to know if she drilled or riveted through the bathroom wall to hand the shower head holder. Love your videos!
@@OPSteel97 It will slide right in, but since the Lagun table post is so slim, it needs to be attached to the post so that it doesn't flop around. Here is how Louise did it: the Lagun leg mount is somewhat square. What we did was slid the mounting leg that came with the Lagun table right down inside the existing table pole that comes with the Casita for mounting their table.
We then drilled a hole through the Casita pole and ran a bolt through the Casita pole and through the existing holes that the Lagun table leg comes with for height adjustments, so that just the top of the Lagun table leg was sticking out. Then we attached our table that we made and had already attached the Lagun table mounting plate that comes with the Lagun table.
@@TravelsandTravails thank you for explaining! Did Louise say anything about the shower head mounting hook?
Sorry it will not let me add photos or videos to this that I can see.
I'm 6'3". I'm worried I will have issues with the bed size being to small and short.
The bed is 76" long, but that's on the straight portion. The curved portion is smaller. If you want a Casita with a longer bed, the Independence has twin beds that are 83" long. You'll still have to duck when you are inside the Casita as there is only 6' 1/2" in the interior and the bathroom is even shorter because of the curve.
With the measurements being 76 inches. You will just have to see. If you were slightly angled Im sure you would fit. There are people at will show you their Casita depending on the area you live. You can call Casita and they have a list of those that will.
What are the dimensions of the table you made? Thanks.
Hi Robert, Louise will respond to your question since it’s her trailer. I see you also had another question as well.
Hello Robert, my table is 22” x 28”. No real reason behind the measurements. Had I been thinking I would have made it at least 31 inches long so it would drop into the position of helping with turning it to a full size bed if needed!
I may have missed it but where was this filmed and was this an egg rally?
Yes. It was filmed at the Fiberglass Trailer Rally in Quartzsite. So much fun! Perhaps we'll see you there next year?
It was filmed in Quartzsite Arizona, at the little fiberglass rally that they hold each year. We happen to be parked up on the Dome Rock area, which is BLM land, and it was a beautiful area!
What size vehicles are recommended to pull this vehicle? I see you have a pick up truck.
Any vehicle that has a tow rating 3500 lbs. or more. Many midsized SUVs and trucks can pull it.
@@TravelsandTravails Yes I have a Honda HRV with maximum towing capacity of 2645 lbs or 1200 kg. When you indicate dry weight capacity for 17ft standard (2210 lbs) or deluxe (2480 lbs) what does the term Dry weight mean?
@@mariaelkhyari9682 Dry weight is the weight of the trailer unloaded. GVWR is the weight of the trailer fully loaded; i.e. full tanks, food, clothing, etc. Your maximum tow capacity should be at least the GVWR.
@@TravelsandTravails Thank you for the explanation!
@@mariaelkhyari9682 You're welcome!
I think the only thing I don't like about the casitas, is the carpet walls and ceiling
A lot of people say that. I think it gives it a warm homey feeling.
Oh yea? I thought it would be weird, but I realize after getting mine, I dont mind it at all and is quite cozy🥰
I wonder about that carpet attracting moisture, mildew, or mold...?
@@eh3477 I have not had any problems. I live in Arizona and it does get quite humid, but I have not ever had to deal with a rainy season where I live. I know if you look on some the forums or facebook Casita groups, people have some great information regarding humidity, condensation, and dehumidifiers.
@@Sunny-jq2bi Many thanks! Will follow up on groups/ forums.
Why do Casita's not come with an oven??? I need an oven, Love to bake!!!
I don’t know…. Probably to save space.
It can go in that space where most people put a microwave
@@margarethammock799 Good Point!
Not real sure. Some purchase the Omnia oven and I have seen some with the camp chef ovens they use outdoors
where can i get one Please ...?
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Check out www.casitatraveltrailers.com😊
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My only negative is the casita is poorly insulated it isn’t a 4 season trailer . The escape is more money but is a true 4 season trailer
The Escape is really not that much more since you’re paying Canadian dollars. If you really want something 4-season, I would get the Escape.
What's the point of bringing hubby if he sleeps in "his own area"? I LOVE being single and have a GSD who sleeps in "her own area"! 😂😂😂
So I can sleep peacefully lol.
With that being said I travel with a pitty and a minpin that cuddle with me😊
I’ve gotten a lot of flack (mostly from men) about sleeping separately from my husband in our Casita Independence. I was single before we got married and got the Casita, so I know how you feel. But when I don’t have to climb over him in the middle of the night, it’s great. If you’re young, you wouldn’t understand. But you will. I hope you find the man of your dreams. I did.
@@TravelsandTravails this is a great reply. For me, sleeping together does not gauge the value in your relationship, but I view it as the value you place on the relationship as a whole and the other person.