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The furnace is definitely a plus. It costs like 600 upgrade at casita

Very helpful video. I've been thinking of buying used for a while now, but had been trending toward just biting the bullet and buying new because of how these older Casita's are holding their value - meaning the amount I'd save on the 10 year old unit versus a new unit was not really all that great. The difference between having all new appliances, heater, etc. or hoping 20 year old appliances are reliable was the tipping point for me. This video kind of reinforced where my thinking had been going on old and used vs new. Thanks.

Hello. We also bought a 19erd Vista Cruiser in July of this year for 19k. It's a 2022 model and we absolutely enjoy camping in it. We do a lot of camping in Michigan and have not seen any other 19erd Vista Cruisers. We have seen the 19erd Vintage Cruiser models though. We've named her "Vanna"

Nice video I was always curious about other people full time in a 19 foot gulfstream. I purchased a 2022 gulfstream 19csk for 18,000 in April of this year and I love it! I’ve been full time in it since I pull it with a 2025 Honda pilot and it tows great. Mine has a half slide with the couch. I am thankful I was able to find one that has a 3 burner stove , oven and microwave and big sink in such a compact size. So far this has been an amazing camper

Coooool! Love the trailer and all of the smart upgrades you made. Looks like you have years of awesome adventures ahead. Starved Rock may be my all time favorite Illinois state park. Simply magnificent. Cheers to you!

Hey Dave, nice to see you guys having fun with Ruffles! Take care old friend ❤️

How do you like the Anderson weight distribution/sway control? We up graded to this a few months ago. Holy smokes, what a difference, almost ZERO sway with it. This floor plan is almost identical to our 2023 Riverside Explorer 171 RDX. I've come to hate it. Will be looking at getting something else near the end of the year.

Very nice!

Great video. I jusit t bought a 2006 Spirit Deluxe for close to what you were expecting to pay for the 1999 Casita. The purpose is to keep it to work on my boat, and use it to stay in it when doing fiberglass work on the boat in which it becomes unlivable while the smell lingers. The Casita is not turn key, but I can fix many things. I had an '87 model that made that 1999 perfect, and did not have the A/C or the fantastic fan, but it was a Liberty Deluxe. In any case, I rushed a bit to buy it, though I knew I overpaied a thousand or so, but I know the market for Casitas, and a turn key would have cost me $15K-$16K, which I was not willing to to pay. Those gelcoat stress cracks are more cocmmon on boats, but that Casita having them only on one side, is questinable, but they usually do not go into the fiberglass, otherwise the "crack" would be a bit wider.

Great mods. We have a 2016 23rss

I use a baby gate to prevent my dogs from going through the screen door.

There's definitely more Natural Light around the Table of the Little Guy Max, as you've got large windows behind each seat, while the 400 just has small pot holes.

400. Quality over room

Quick and to the point! Thanks.

Great comparaison. We chose and bought a Little Guy Max this year and very happy with it. More space, more storage, bigger queen size bed and huge bathroom for less price made the difference for us. Two real good RV models and quality built.

Thanks for the helpful video!😊

SUPER helpful, I'm picking up my new-to-me 2002 Casita next week, and I was happy to see that many of the things you mentioned have already been fixed on mine, plus the price I'm paying is lower. Also I'm 5 foot tall lol :)

We own a Sol Dusk and the Door squeal just needs a little lubricant. No squeal!

...EVERYTHING BUT........ THE PRICES! ......AMAZING.

I would take the little guy Max. For sure

I like pinks as well but I catch way nicer in the salt water in front of creek way better fish

I owned an '88. Be glad you didn't buy it. Even that one was made better than the one I owned. All the window openings were cut a tad too big and I didn't notice it until moved across country. It leaked everywhere. No place to get warranty work done. Axle was very under rated and broke on me. IMO, anything over $5k would have been too much for that thing. In '89, mine was $7700 out the door.

I used these on gravel and couldn't get the chock out afterwards. I think I sank in the gravel. Maybe I put chock in too far. I had to drive over the 4" to get out. Any suggestions?

If you're still in the market. Take a look at Bigfoot travel trailers. Similar to the Casita, but larger.

To me, more importantly than the "features" would be the overall quality of the build. Glitz and glamour means nothing if the thing starts falling apart shortly after you get on the road.

Thank you!!! The directions were useless! 😂

My choice is tab or rockwood. They have wash basin.

Thanks for the great video! Very informative. I have 2 I need to replace.

Meant to also ask whether you've had these loosen up on you? Do you check every few hundred miles? Thanks again helped me much with installation.

Very helpful. Thank you!

David, enjoyed your video of Alaska and the Callista RV story!

I've never understood why they made them with only a 5'10 or so headroom

The video helped a lot. Thanks

If your over 6', get a bigfoot. You can stand, and sleep without touching anything.

ANY fiberglass trailer has things that usually need doing. Resealing windows with Butyl, fiberglass repairs, etc.

Love the music😉

Thank you for your comparison. Seriously considering a signifant downsizing from a 30’ tow trailer with slide out to perhaps, one of these two models. Like the floor plan! Both have some pros and cons, but lean towards the 400 for aesthetics, quality, more modern features like Aldi heating. I’m curious if the Max has dual pane acrylic windows like the 400. Seems like the 400 is ready for 3 - 4 seasons but I didn’t get that same sense with the Max.

Keep the drains clean in your windows, and no leaks!

IMHO, the RV & Boat Industries are in a Free Fall! The Economy and the after affects of Covid are the causes! Bargains are starting to appear.

What are your thoughts about the Front A/C units? I am looking at one of these now , its very dirty! The owner thinks it is a 2005. BTW, we have previously owned, in descending order, 2018 Pleasureway Ascent, 2016 Oliver Trailer, 1989 Airstream 25, 1996 Jayco Pop Up, 199? Starcraft. As you can see we are not Rookies. Our driving reasons for looking at a Casita are DownSizing in both terms of SIZE and COST.

Think long think wrong. The last Casita I flipped I cleared $5500.

Casita are built solid, I think that they are all easy fixes. $12K is a little steep. Not smart on not picking it up. I am a total fan of the Boler style. My mom & dad had a 13 ft Ecco and it was SOLID

Probably for the best to be honest. I kinda feel that is too narrow a margin still. That 9K ish price would have been perfect. 11K is just a tad steep for a flip. good price, just not enough you make for the work you'd have to do on it. I just got done with a reno on one. mine was a 16 Scamp. I even have videos of me working on it on you tube. They take a lot of time and money seems to be more than expected for sure. Also for anyone who does buy one, remember that some states there is a register fee too. Colorado will bake another 1K or so out of you depending what you bought it for. anyhow, ace review.

Im sooo loving the little guymax

I was in a rush and ordered this bike rack by mistake. But I reviewed it anyway in the hope it's useful to you. It's a good budget choice for RVs and Travel Trailers with 4-inch bumpers: Swagman Bicycle Carrier TRAVELER XC2 RV Approved Hitch Mount Bike Rack on Amazon (NOT an affiliate link): a.co/d/1QyLZEF

My biggest fear would be rotted floors

Dave this is great! So helpful! You’re so smart and articulate and talented!!

Have you ever thought of renovating an older RV? If so, why? What was your experience like? Thanks for watching! - Dave

Interesting in camper, what asking for this camper?

Looks cheap compared to the 400