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New Casita travel trailer

Discussion in 'Towing' started by 68dave, Mar 22, 2014.

  1. May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM
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    68dave

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    Yeah they look similar to mine.

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  2. May 1, 2017 at 4:11 PM
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    68dave

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    I may be selling my Casita. This past Friday I bought this secluded cabin & property in the mountains of WV for weekend getaways.

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  3. May 1, 2017 at 4:21 PM
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    Helllllll yes.
     
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  4. May 2, 2017 at 11:52 AM
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    Do you remember the make and model of your wheels by chance? Or measurements?
     
  5. May 2, 2017 at 12:02 PM
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    Toytec Boss kit & OME leafs, 231mm tundra brakes SCS wheels...
    At work now but when I get home I can check the order confirmation email from Etrailer. That should have the part #. I also bought one for a matching spare. I remember that they were $104 each. And I bought ss center caps & ss lug nuts all from Etrailer.

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  6. May 3, 2017 at 8:06 AM
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    Cool thanks. That Casita looks real good set up like that.
     
  7. May 11, 2017 at 8:34 AM
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    Got my new wheels and tires put on. Next up, window-tint, waxing, and new decals for the side.

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  8. May 11, 2017 at 9:03 AM
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    Toytec Boss kit & OME leafs, 231mm tundra brakes SCS wheels...
    Sorry that I forgot to get you the wheel info I promised. I've been busy with the cabin & property that I recently bought. Your Casita looks good!
     
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  9. Jul 24, 2018 at 12:48 PM
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    Added a 3 inch lift and shocks from Orbital Machine Works. Liking it so far. Next up I am bolting on a hitch for my bike rack.

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  10. Mar 2, 2020 at 8:41 PM
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    Hi I would like to know some more about how well your Tacoma towed that 16' Casita was it show going up hill? Did you have to goin to down into 2nd to make it over the top of the hill, I only ask because we have a 2002 Toyota Tacoma V6, 3.4L, auto, TRO,SR5, double cab, and we are looking to move up to a 16' Casita in place of our 13' scamp, Any advice or experiences you can relay would be greatly appreciated . Thanks Jim
     
  11. Mar 3, 2020 at 3:48 AM
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    Toytec Boss kit & OME leafs, 231mm tundra brakes SCS wheels...
    My casita is a 17ft. My Tacoma tows it well. But mine is a 5sp. manual trans.

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