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mark_p1
Explorer
Nov 13, 2019

Casita vs "conventional" small trailers

I'm thinking about a small trailer and had been looking at the Rpod, Drop and Hummingbird types, but then started thinking about Casita. Does anyone have experience with the smaller "conventional" trailers vs the Casita? I know they are all small, and the Casita probably most of all. I've had a diesel pusher, Airstream, Class C, small Class C and longer trailer, so I understand the tradeoffs on size and livability. So, what are the pros and cons of one type vs the other?

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  • wiskeyVI's avatar
    wiskeyVI
    Explorer
    Nov 14, 2019
    There's aftermarket support for the Casita as far as upgrades and axles and such.
    Have you looked at the Escape trailers out of Canada?
    Similar to the Casita, but they have a 21'.
  • wiskeyVI's avatar
    wiskeyVI
    Explorer
    Nov 14, 2019
    There's aftermarket support for the Casita as far as upgrades and axles and such.
    Have you looked at the Escape trailers out of Canada?
    Similar to the Casita, but they have a 21'.
  • colliehauler's avatar
    colliehauler
    Explorer III
    Nov 13, 2019
    I don't know if it is still true but Casita use to have a waiting list to get a trailer built. Others have covered the +/- and like others have said resale is one of the best.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Nov 13, 2019
    Lack of a slide makes Casitas a “no go” for me. Can’t sit outside all the time where I camp.
  • Durb's avatar
    Durb
    Explorer
    Nov 13, 2019
    The egg style trailers have some advantages due to their clamshell construction:
    - No membrane roof
    - no roof seams
    - No studs
    - No corner seams
    - Sealed fiberglass bottoms
    - Shines up pretty.
    - Better resale value
    - Radiused corners for aerodynamics

    Some downsides:
    - Don't breathe very well for moisture mitigation
    - single axle only
    - no slides
  • wildtoad's avatar
    wildtoad
    Explorer II
    Nov 13, 2019
    Yep look in the door and that’s what you get. I’m not a TT guy but if I were looking for a tiny TT the Winnebago Drop would be as small as I’d even think about.
  • afidel's avatar
    afidel
    Explorer II
    Nov 13, 2019
    Casita pros:
    Better structural build quality
    Good resale
    Last forever

    Negatives:
    High initial price
    Good resale (as a buyer)
    Appliances are still from the usual suspects
    No slides (the amount of space the full depth dinette slide gives our 18' trailer is huge as a percentage)

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