We bought our Casita about a month ago and finally got to take her out on her maiden voyage this weekend! We spent the it here in central Texas but we cannot wait to get her up into the mountains. She did great and we could not be happier.
Happy Travels!
2021 Ford F150 3.5 EB straight towing a 31ft coleman lantern. Trailer is around 6700 dry, I believe. Went from eastern NC to Boone for the 4th. Super impressed with how the truck handled it up and down the mountain. Averaged right under 9.5 mpg for the weekend, including driving around unhooked. Im not going to say I recommend it, but it worked!
I towed my trailer and another very aerodynamic one on the exact same route and compared how many mi/kWh I got with each.
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Genuine question for experienced owners.
I bought a used 2016 StarCraft 17SB hybrid travel trailer about 3 weeks ago for $8500, and I feel like I've spent more time fixing and worrying than actually enjoying it put into $4000 into it to make sure it was good to go water intrusion wise.
So far I've dealt with:
- Rebuilt bunk door and a full exterior reseal before I even picked it up.
- New tires and bearing service.
- Learning how to winterize/dewinterize without messing something up.
- Plumbing confusion with low-point drains.
- Grey tank sensor doesn't work.
- Grey tank filled up way faster than I expected and backed up into the kitchen sink.
- Shower barely drains, even when the grey tank isn't obviously full.
- Toilet started leaking around the base after adding a little water back into the black tank.
- Constant worry about black tanks, grey tanks, dumping, sanitizing, flushing, etc.
I rented trailers for years before buying one and honestly... it felt so much less stressful. Pick it up, enjoy the weekend, return it.
Financially it almost seems cheaper too once you factor in repairs, maintenance, storage, insurance, and all the little things you end up buying.
I'm not trying to complain—I genuinely want to know if this is just the steep learning curve for first-time owners, or if some trailers are just constant projects.
Does it eventually become second nature where you just hook up and go camping? Or are you always fixing something?
Starting to wonder if ownership just isn't for me.
I'm wanting to go from NE Florida to the top of kentucky without swinging wide through Alabama so I would be actually going to the mountains in Tennessee. I have experience Towing but I'm not quite certain my setup will perform and I'm looking for feedback. Below is as much details of my setup as I can possibly give.
2020 silverado wt single cab long bed
4.3L with 6 speed 6L80
Replaced trans thermostat w thermal bypass valve
Gvwr 6800lbs
Trailer loaded is 3200lbs
Trailer is 1/2" lower in front than the rear
Blue Ox weight distribution hitch
2200 max payload
1300 actual payload
Tow haul mode on
60mph in 5th gear at 1900 rpm on level
After I took the picture I dropped the hitch two notches so now the trailer is level. I have the WDH and sway control, otherwise my truck is stock. 60-65 is okay but I wouldn’t feel comfortable anymore than that, and I doubt I could take it on the freeway because of semi suck. What do you guys think? I just pulled it 6 hours no problem just looking to see your guys opinion.
I heard that units that were built during Covid were poorly built. Is there any truth to that?
Appears there is a balance issue with my trailer. Came out of now where while towing 4 hours away from our home. Do you take the tires off and take them to a tire specific shop or do you take your trailer in to a RV shop to address? Also, appears to not be an issue with bearings.
First trip with new Trailer! It's a Gulfstream 150RD Trailboss. Pairs well with the Colorado Trailboss!
Wait: It has that, too! Plus a second pull-out bed!
Replaced the awning material on my 2011 Freedom Express. Was a fairly easy task with the help of my daughter who helped me slide the new one on. The old one was the original and was starting to rip above the door and was getting brittle. Hopefully this one will last. It was only $130CAD from Amazon on Prime days a couple weeks ago. Gotta keep these old trailers alive boys.
This is how my 2026 Aurora 26ath was delivered to me. I inspected it on pick-up and the tech said to just push the pin through. Google tells me to trim the sealant off. Has anyone dealt with this before? Even if I trim it the vent I think will sit on the sealant.
Do I need to raise the ball assembly up higher on the hitch mount? This is our first time attempting a tow and cannot even get through step 1! This is a Husky Center Line weight distribution hitch attempting to hook to a Forest River 174bhle. Any tips appreciated!!
Took our camper out and after getting it set up noticed these above the slide out panel. Anyone have any idea what this is and what caused it?