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It might be a good idea to replace that with a surface mount marine twist-lock. Then you'd have extra storage space inside, a watertight electrical connection, and no chance of an animal building a nest.
Wow! What a pretty view you have at your home base! By the way, the state I live (FL) also has a stay-at-home order but I consider my camper a home-away-from-home therefore I'm still staying at home if I'm in my camper. Tomorrow we leave on another camp trip. Only state & county parks have closed. My favorite private campground is still open. So that's where we're headed. We can easily keep the 6-ft social distance requirement from anyone else at the campground.
Well made video. I appreciate the methodical way you went about explaining things. Am planning on getting into RV life and am doing my research! Thanks again! 👍
Wanted to say hello. My husband and I have watched many of your videos, very helpful. I was wondering where you got the plug to cover the electrical outlet door. Presently I use tin foil to cover this area.
We purchased it from Little House Customs. Here is a link to the page in their store that has that item: littlehousecustoms.com/store.html#elec Thanks for watching. Happy Camping!
Wondering if you might know ... I have a Casita Spirit Standard. It has no holding tanks, no toilet facilities. At RV parks, how would I connect the pvc grey-water pipe under the rig that is the exit for my sink water, to a septic hose which then connects to the septic hole, since it is just a pvc pipe and not a grey water holding-tank connection. RV parks want everything to be tight. Thanks!
I really enjoy your videos. Looks like were using the same jeep Grand Cherokee for towing. Unfortunately I do not have the full up Heavy Duty Tow Group option package (Tow Group IV I think). What is the towing capacity of your Grand Cherokee, and do you think I could tow it with a 3500 hundred pound rating? Oddly, I have the 7 and 4 pin wiring harness and Trailer Sway Damping. Perhaps the only thing I need is the transmission heavy duty coolant? Really appreciate your advice.
The Grand Cherokee is rated for 6,500# towing capacity and a 650# hitch weight. Yes, the transmission cooling system may be all you need. I would check with your Jeep dealer to be sure. Thanks for watching.
This maybe off topic but was wondering the sewer hose support you have in your Amazon list does it work well with your Casita. We have a 2019 spirit deluxe and was just wanting to get one that would not be to high. Thanks
A full tank of fresh water adds 175 lbs. to the door side. The battery is located on the other side and it weighs about 50 lbs. so I store heavier items on the battery side to help balance it.
Great video! Thanks for the good angles and well explained advice. Have my eye on getting a Casita at some point. They seem to be perfect in many ways. What Jeep is that, and are you happy with the way it pulls that RV?
We have the Jeep Grand Cherokee, V6 engine with the trailer towing package. It does a great job, lots of power, great acceleration when needed and braking is great with the Prodigy Brake controller. No sway at all with Casita's standard sway bar attachment. Very happy with the setup.
@@RVAdventuresTV Hey, thanks a bunch for the info! Yes, that Cherokee V6 sounds good. For a vehicle, I am considering a Dodge Hemi 1500, but that might be too much truck (or is it?!) I was thinking about it mainly in case of steeper than usual climbs and some dirt road drives. But I think that Jeep could cut it as well. And yes, from many accounts I think the Brake controller and the sway bars are a must have. I am about 2 years away from retiring, and just about setting up my YT channel too. Am getting a lot of encouragement from your videos and your style, Much appreciated!
It is a Curt manual pressure sway bar. It was an option when we ordered the Casita and they installed it. Here is a link to the sway bar: amzn.to/3FKLRiu
Yes, I do for all hooking up at campgrounds. The fill of the water tank in this video was at my home and I use my standard hose there. We don't drink the water from the tank anyway so I don't have a problem with using my home hose to fill the tank prior to leaving. I do store the hose in the garage in-between uses and run water through the hose prior to using it.
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Thank You For Sharing Your Knowledge !! Always Excellent Tips !
Thanks! You look like a happy camper.
I am!
I like the large compartment for the electrical cord. The locks you use are a good idea. Awesome.
It might be a good idea to replace that with a surface mount marine twist-lock. Then you'd have extra storage space inside, a watertight electrical connection, and no chance of an animal building a nest.
@@SR-qy6ul Yes, I have to shove my cord in every time..and yes the critters can crawl in.
Thanks 👍
I really enjoyed this...I think I like watching videos when you tinker with all your homemade gadgets and innovations!
Immensely helpful video. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Very detailed video,I like this! Plus a quick overview at the end just in case one missed something.
Wow! What a pretty view you have at your home base! By the way, the state I live (FL) also has a stay-at-home order but I consider my camper a home-away-from-home therefore I'm still staying at home if I'm in my camper. Tomorrow we leave on another camp trip. Only state & county parks have closed. My favorite private campground is still open. So that's where we're headed. We can easily keep the 6-ft social distance requirement from anyone else at the campground.
We are about to order our Casita. Your videos very well done and helpful. Thanks so much !! Enjoy your adventures, hope to see ya'll someday.
Thank you for your comments... if you ever see us on the road be sure to say hello.
Enjoy !
Well made video. I appreciate the methodical way you went about explaining things. Am planning on getting into RV life and am doing my research! Thanks again! 👍
Awesome! Thank you! Good luck on your entry to the RV life.
Great vid! where did you get the black power cord spacer you have in your cover. I'm using duck tape!! Thanks! love all your videos!
I purchased that little rubber thing from LittleHouseCustoms.com It is in their electrical section.
Great video! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Enjoyed the video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wanted to say hello. My husband and I have watched many of your videos, very helpful. I was wondering where you got the plug to cover the electrical outlet door. Presently I use tin foil to cover this area.
We purchased it from Little House Customs. Here is a link to the page in their store that has that item: littlehousecustoms.com/store.html#elec
Thanks for watching. Happy Camping!
Wondering if you might know ... I have a Casita Spirit Standard. It has no holding tanks, no toilet facilities. At RV parks, how would I connect the pvc grey-water pipe under the rig that is the exit for my sink water, to a septic hose which then connects to the septic hole, since it is just a pvc pipe and not a grey water holding-tank connection. RV parks want everything to be tight. Thanks!
I really enjoy your videos. Looks like were using the same jeep Grand Cherokee for towing. Unfortunately I do not have the full up Heavy Duty Tow Group option package (Tow Group IV I think). What is the towing capacity of your Grand Cherokee, and do you think I could tow it with a 3500 hundred pound rating? Oddly, I have the 7 and 4 pin wiring harness and Trailer Sway Damping. Perhaps the only thing I need is the transmission heavy duty coolant? Really appreciate your advice.
The Grand Cherokee is rated for 6,500# towing capacity and a 650# hitch weight. Yes, the transmission cooling system may be all you need. I would check with your Jeep dealer to be sure. Thanks for watching.
@@RVAdventuresTV Thank you. I will add some pics and videos once we get going. greatly appreciate and support your channel!
When you have the Casita level how many inches from top of ball coupler to ground?
I think it is 21 - 22 inches
Thanks. Where did you get the black cover for the electric plug so as to keep pests from coming in?
I picked that up at littlehousecustoms.com/store.html#elec
This maybe off topic but was wondering the sewer hose support you have in your Amazon list does it work well with your Casita. We have a 2019 spirit deluxe and was just wanting to get one that would not be to high. Thanks
Works great.
that's a lot of water weight on one side of the trailer - how do you adjust the weight distribution?
A full tank of fresh water adds 175 lbs. to the door side. The battery is located on the other side and it weighs about 50 lbs. so I store heavier items on the battery side to help balance it.
@@RVAdventuresTV ahh, got it! Thx!
What model jeep, what does the trailer weigh fully packed?
Grand Cherokee Larado. V6, 4WD. Trailer is 3,500 loaded.
Really enjoy your videos. If i have some questions about your experience at the Casita factory . Is there a way i can contact you privately?
Great video! Thanks for the good angles and well explained advice. Have my eye on getting a Casita at some point. They seem to be perfect in many ways. What Jeep is that, and are you happy with the way it pulls that RV?
We have the Jeep Grand Cherokee, V6 engine with the trailer towing package. It does a great job, lots of power, great acceleration when needed and braking is great with the Prodigy Brake controller. No sway at all with Casita's standard sway bar attachment. Very happy with the setup.
@@RVAdventuresTV
Hey, thanks a bunch for the info! Yes, that Cherokee V6 sounds good. For a vehicle, I am considering a Dodge Hemi 1500, but that might be too much truck (or is it?!) I was thinking about it mainly in case of steeper than usual climbs and some dirt road drives. But I think that Jeep could cut it as well.
And yes, from many accounts I think the Brake controller and the sway bars are a must have.
I am about 2 years away from retiring, and just about setting up my YT channel too. Am getting a lot of encouragement from your videos and your style, Much appreciated!
One more question: Do have a brake controller for your Grand Cherokee that you would recommend for the Casita?
I use the Tekonsha P3. amzn.to/33X73BJ
What type of sway bar do you have. Did you install it yourself?
It is a Curt manual pressure sway bar. It was an option when we ordered the Casita and they installed it. Here is a link to the sway bar: amzn.to/3FKLRiu
I thought you had a white hose.
Yes, I do for all hooking up at campgrounds. The fill of the water tank in this video was at my home and I use my standard hose there. We don't drink the water from the tank anyway so I don't have a problem with using my home hose to fill the tank prior to leaving. I do store the hose in the garage in-between uses and run water through the hose prior to using it.