GREEEN Couple... Some questions
First time poster. First time RVer. We decided to find something our Tacoma V6 could tow. We do not wan't a "home on wheels" Just something small where spending more time outside is key. With that...
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WOW Lots of information. I went to a couple RV centers and learned a couple things. I don't think I want any stick builts as the "economy " models seem too cheap with pressboard doors and who knows what's in the walls. If water ever got in the walls they would buckle like paper.
Strengthened my resolve toward the "boats." Boats are trashed on the water and the hulls seem to be strong. I saw some paper thin trailers and realized they would be in 50-60 MPH winds just moving. They just did not seem strong. Light comes with a price and I am afraid that is a lot of maintenance. So back to Casitas.
I am 5"8 and the wife is 5"3 so we are no hindered by space and height. I know the 16/17 is small but we get along, and rain never kept us inside. We sit under an awning in the rain at home. Being from LAs Vegas , I love the rain. but if we got a three day rain forecast we would stay home.
Pop Up is out of the question. We really want the climate control of a TT. The old Casitas have in wall AC , the new ones have roof air but people prefer the non automatic Demetric Refers of the older ones.
I think a 16.17 foot Casitas, Oliver will do the trick. Love the Olivers, like land yachts. lots of "boat" features, Very hard to find these used which is another reason I like them. They seem to hold their value as they are in a separate "class" of TT whereas the stick built are all the same type and I would not know what to look for when buying used and they take a huge dump in resale from what I see because there are so many for sale.
I think paying a premium for the 'eggs" is worth the downsizing.
Plus my Tacoma will tow those with ease and plenty of headroom.
Thank You I will keep the board updated,. Casitas has their own forum and it seems there are no shortage of people WTB them used.
Strengthened my resolve toward the "boats." Boats are trashed on the water and the hulls seem to be strong. I saw some paper thin trailers and realized they would be in 50-60 MPH winds just moving. They just did not seem strong. Light comes with a price and I am afraid that is a lot of maintenance. So back to Casitas.
I am 5"8 and the wife is 5"3 so we are no hindered by space and height. I know the 16/17 is small but we get along, and rain never kept us inside. We sit under an awning in the rain at home. Being from LAs Vegas , I love the rain. but if we got a three day rain forecast we would stay home.
Pop Up is out of the question. We really want the climate control of a TT. The old Casitas have in wall AC , the new ones have roof air but people prefer the non automatic Demetric Refers of the older ones.
I think a 16.17 foot Casitas, Oliver will do the trick. Love the Olivers, like land yachts. lots of "boat" features, Very hard to find these used which is another reason I like them. They seem to hold their value as they are in a separate "class" of TT whereas the stick built are all the same type and I would not know what to look for when buying used and they take a huge dump in resale from what I see because there are so many for sale.
I think paying a premium for the 'eggs" is worth the downsizing.
Plus my Tacoma will tow those with ease and plenty of headroom.
Thank You I will keep the board updated,. Casitas has their own forum and it seems there are no shortage of people WTB them used.
