Casita vs "conventional" small trailers

[mark_p1]

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?

[profdant139]

Not sure I am guilty of circularity, but definite problem of ambiguity. In this context, depreciation can mean either a decline in value due to lower demand or a decline in value due to deterioration.

It is the latter sense that I meant!

[toedtoes]

profdant139 wrote:
Before you buy, make sure there is enough headroom for you -- we looked at Casitas but decided against them for that reason. (I'm 6' 3".)

But the resale value is very significant. Not because of money, per se -- but because it is a "proxy" for quality and durability. To put it another way, markets are generally wise. Taken as a group, folks are willing to pay a lot for a used Casita because they don't depreciate like other types of trailers.

Isn't that circular logic: people are willing to pay more because they don't depreciate... 🙂

I suspect you mean people are willing to pay more because they outlast other types of trailers.

[profdant139]

Before you buy, make sure there is enough headroom for you -- we looked at Casitas but decided against them for that reason. (I'm 6' 3".)

But the resale value is very significant. Not because of money, per se -- but because it is a "proxy" for quality and durability. To put it another way, markets are generally wise. Taken as a group, folks are willing to pay a lot for a used Casita because they don't depreciate like other types of trailers.

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We have a 13' 1971 boler one of the firt fiberglass campers on the market these fiberglass campers last forever they are tiny but its a bed off the ground. We sure like ours but then we have a 21'airstream that we use for longer trips.

There is also the "outback"made in Calgary that has the same mould as the Trillium.
https://trilliumtrailers.com/product/the-outback-trillium-trailer/

[spoon059]

I'd love one of those, but not sure I can go back after having a trailer with slideouts! I sure do miss our little Nash 22RB though. We could take that thing anywhere, we could fit into any spot (include a tent spot if push came to shove). Current trailer is 32' long, we've had to shoehorn into spots before.

The biggest advantage is obviously the fiberglass exterior and no rubber roof to deal with. Insulation doesn't really matter, because its so small its super easy to keep warm or cool.

[Bumpyroad]

deltabravo wrote:
Do the Casita type trailers have any sort of wall insulation?

as I recall, from years ago, they had a carpet like material glued to the walls.
bumpy

[deltabravo]

Do the Casita type trailers have any sort of wall insulation?

[TurnThePage]

Don't forget about Bigfoot Trailers! Probably the nicest of all when you bear in mind the variety of sizes and layouts.

[Campfire_Time]

Durb wrote:

Some downsides:
- single axle only

We owned a single axle 17ft hybrid for 10 years. Took on several long trips, one nearly 6k miles. I've never seen a single axle as a disadvantage.

[Bumpyroad]

IIRC, Scamp had a less desirable bathroom than the Casita, but that was years ago.
bumpy

[jim1632]

Scamp Trailers are n the Casita category. Scamps are made in Minn so probablythey have more insulation than the Casita, I talked to Casita about insulation at one time and they did not claim to be a 4-season trailer. We have drifted around a lot and there always seems to be a use for more insulation, even in the summer.

Escapes are really beautiful but pricy. And there may be an even longer waiting list.

kCasita, Scamp and Escape make 5-th wheel models.

[colliehauler]

Captain_Happy wrote:
As a current owner of a 17' Casita Spirt Delux it's a net little trailer. As a solo RV'er I use it for traveling. It has just about everything one needs while on the road. At 2800 lbs, they can just about be towed with anything that can handle 4 to 6,000 lbs. And can go to a lot more places then a Class A can. These trailer have a fairly loyal following, and there own forum on the internet.

If you want a new one straight from the factory in Texas, get inline. once you order it, there's at least a 4 to 6 month waiting list. Cost around $25,000.00 loaded. An Escape 21 foot trailer is well over $40,000.00, and the Oliver is a lot more.

Thanks for the info, I thought they had a waiting list.

[Captain_Happy]

As a current owner of a 17' Casita Spirt Delux it's a net little trailer. As a solo RV'er I use it for traveling. It has just about everything one needs while on the road. At 2800 lbs, they can just about be towed with anything that can handle 4 to 6,000 lbs. And can go to a lot more places then a Class A can. These trailer have a fairly loyal following, and there own forum on the internet.

If you want a new one straight from the factory in Texas, get inline. once you order it, there's at least a 4 to 6 month waiting list. Cost around $25,000.00 loaded. An Escape 21 foot trailer is well over $40,000.00, and the Oliver is a lot more.

[Bumpyroad]

when I was looking at them they had a "neat" 16 IIRC, ft model with small dinette on the side and you could leave the large dinette made up as a bed. you needed to get the roof air, not floor level one to get a full height closet. the bath was better laid out than some others.
I looked at the R POD and it had no hang up closet and the triangle tiny sink was not useable, no vanity space, wet bath.
bumpy

[toedtoes]

The egg trailers (casita, escape, etc) are very well built. With the molded fiberglass you have less issue of leaks and no delamination. My class C is a molded figerglass and it is still in great shape (44 years old).

One thing to really look at with any small trailer is the tank capacities and the GWR. Some are very limited.

Before I got my FnR trailer, I looked at everything under 21ft. I had decided on the Escape 19ft. It seemed to meet my needs better than any other.