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Casita small travel trailers
"America's favorite lightweight travel trailer"

See reader's comments and experiences at bottom of page

Casita says: "Starting at under $11,000 you can choose from 4 different models with standard or deluxe features, plus optional packages and fabric choices to make your Casita travel trailer just right for your personal needs.

Casita small travel trailers - available in 13, 16 and 17 feet lengths

 

 
The main features of the Casita are:

  • Aerodynamic
  • Gas efficient
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy fiberglass construction

Casita travel trailers sell directly to the public. They say they have a "network of satisfied customers world-wide that would welcome the opportunity to show you their Casita Travel Trailer and answer any questions you may have."  You can see a Casita in your area.  Contact them on 1-800-442-9986

Casita describe the following "unique features" about the trailers:

Space-Age Two Piece Fiberglass Shell Construction — Strong and lightweight construction. Eliminates siding over frame construction. Easily repaired. Easy to clean. Eliminates rusting and other deterioration, and will last and last, no roof seams.

All Fiberglass Bottom Pan — Eliminates rust problems, eliminates under carriage water leakage. Wood floor completely sealed inside of trailer. Prevents rotting from road moisture and dust penetration.

Heavy Duty Steel Frame — Improves underbody strength. Protects unit from road and rough terrain damage, and carries heavy duty suspension mounts.

Rubber Torsion Bar Suspension — Reduces coach vibration, maintenance free and isolates coach from rough terrain, with independent suspension.

Insulated Interior — Eliminates interior condensation. Keeps cool in summer, warm in winter and reduces outside noise levels.

Lightweight, Fiberglass Interior Furniture — Eliminates warping, easy to maintain, fits decor and makes trailer lighter.

Aerodynamic Design — Low wind resistance when towing. Low cross-wind resistance. Good towing stability, and provides good road stability.

Lightweight — Pulls with a small vehicle, SAVES on hitch cost, EASY to hook up to a vehicle, EASY to handle when towing, SAFER to control on road, less wear and tear on car, and SAVES on gasoline when towing.

Spacious Private Shower and Toilet Combination — Gives privacy and convenience of larger coaches. Allows larger families privacy in use, with more versatility.

Choice of Sleeping Accommodations — Choose sleeping accommodations that fit family needs.

Nearly 50 cu. ft. of Storage Space — Can store necessary travel gear conveniently.

Large Screened Windows — Provides open, airy feeling and ventilation with a view.

Complete, Usable Galley As Standard Equipment — Store and prepare foods properly.

Potable On Board and City Water Hook Up With Water Heater — Fresh, hot water at all times.

Top Brand-name Components — Quality products insure long life.

Warranty -1 full year on Casita manufactured parts and labor from dealership.

Casita says: "All these things and more added to the lightweight, aerodynamic design of your Casita make it the most outstanding value of the travel trailer industry today." 

 

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Casita small travel trailers
"America's favorite lightweight travel trailer"

Pricing (from Casita 1/09) - starting at under $11,000


  
READERS' COMMENTS
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ConnieI'm looking for a 16' Spirit Dlx Casita, good shape and reasonable. Not many to be found in SC - will travel. Hope to have a nice summer traveling.
bobLooking for a 16 or 17 ft. casida. California to Montana.yardape78@hotmail.com
dfgarvinSince these are sold without dealer middleman, who services the casita ifneeded?
Traveling KateJust picked up our Casita 17' deluxe. Opted for captain's chairs which are very comfortable so that we could leave the front dinette set up as a bed. Don't even know that you are towing it! My husband is elated with the "feel" of it behind our Honda Ridgeline. Quality construction attracted us to this brand along with the superb re-sale value. Like being able to make a few minor modifications to fit our personal needs, too.
Ken Looking for used (the newer the better) Casita 16 or 17' in or around Montana. Will have cash either the end of March or the 1st part of April. Please E-mail me at kobst51@yahoo.com with pics, specs, & prices.
bob looking for a used foot casita travel trailer in good condition. please call me at (915)494-9791 day or night. thank you. Bob
Harold in OklahomaI wish to buy a 17' deluxe model in excelent condition, would like 2005 or later. Contact me at haroldandrita@cox.net
DebCasita vs Scamp which would you buy?
MikeI'm interested in buying a 13' Casita. Please email me at mhickner@mac.com if you have anything interesting.
G & HWe bought a 16' FD - loved it, but bed was a little small for us....sold it quickly, purchased a new 17'SD - the bed is a little bigger - we love it. Have had all kinds of rigs, this is the best!
Wish to TravelI bought a 17 foot Casita a year ago. I traveled 9000 miles in it all summer. It is spacious enough and built very well. No problems and pulls easily.
DebbieIst time buyer trying to decide between a Casita or an Rpod. Please help
dbandpjWe are looking to buy a travel trailer. First time owners. Any comments/suggestions regarding purchase of a Scamp vs. Casita ??? THANK YOU !! mytrash@rushmore.com
MIKE"HAVE CASH READY" LOOKING FOR A 17 CASITA OR OLIVER WILL TRAVEL FOR THE RIGHT DEAL! SEND PICS & DETAILS IGGERD@MSN.COM 609-698-8706
Jdicker680I'm interested in buying a 15ft or smaller camper that is a 2003 or newer. I really like the gulfstream 15BH. If anybody has one for sale, you can contact me at jason225577@yahoo.com Thanks
sparkyI have a 2000 13 ft Casita Patriot Deluxe camper I love it---doesn't hold much water so it doesn't weigh much very easy to tow. great web site too sparky in Va.
Mary HebertWe have owned two but too much interior things to build on own like cabinet shelves, closet shelves, flip down tv hookup. Company called Oliver Trailers offers Casita styles with all the extras done for you!!!! Oliver is a lot better design. Casita is not planning to build 20 or 25ft. as thought either.
MimiZWe are first time RV'ers and decided on an Casita 09 17' Liberty DX. We wanted an Airstream but could not pull one with our new Toyota van. After much studying up, we looked at a couple of Casita's and were very impressed with the quality, practicality and comfort. They thought of everything in designing this cutie. Low and behold, we had perfect timing and got one while they were running a sale and before the bottom dropped out of the economy. We saved a lot of money as Casita only sells direct to the buyer, there is no middle man. Check them out if you are looking for a lightweight, solid and durable travel trailer. Resale is very very good. Gas mileage for us has averaged 16 mpg towing.
andy101usaGreen depends on what your driving habits are and how you treat the camp areas you stay at. We pull a 17 casita. Very lightweight and we never exceed 62mph. As far as econmical well we do 3 day weekends a lot. Travel distances of 150 to 225 miles one way. $gas around $100 RT and food $?40 to 60. So apx $160 total. Two nights in a motel 6..At least $150 plus meals.. Answer is even at $5 a gal it is still economical.
rich in VaI just bought a 13 ft Casita Patriot-deluxe 2000 model---I am thrilled can't even tell it's behing my old van--2 eye stove top,microwave, gas furnace water heater and 2 way reefer-has a ac unit too--I am so very happy with it. rich in s.va
ROGER IN SLC UTAHMY WIFE AND I JUST BOUGHT A (1994)16' CASITA LAST NIGHT AND CAN'T BELIEVE THE ROOM INSIDE . FROM THE OUTSIDE IT LOOKED TO SMALL - BUT ONCE INSIDE , IT WAS ALL GOOD, ALTHOUGH I'M 5'10" AND MY HAIR RUB'S ON THE CARPET WHEN WALKING IN IT, I'LL DEAL WITH THAT !
JoeYou should have done your home work when looking for a trailer. Too many people are in too much of a hurry. Write to the Casita manufacturing company and ask them for a price to put a high lift on yours. Or if you live too far away for that, you might ask Camping World if they can put a high lift axle on yours or somehow jack yours up. I have the high lift on my Casita 17 SD and when I look at it I want it higher too. But we all can't afford those Austrailian travel trailers that can go almost anywhere with no problem. Good luck, we live and learn...that's why we are down here on this planet. Native Americans call this 'school house Earth'.
John BW2005 Casita 17 LD Second owner, all good so far. Wish it had the High-Lift axel as black outlet is too low. Lack of insulation which limits extended season camping. Private sale Based upon your experiences, would you buy one of this manufacturer's RVs again?: Yes. Rating: 5/5.
joeSell your brick home and buy a new 17 foot Casita travel trailer. Get all the bells and whistles. Enjoy life while you can. Get your life back and go yee haaa! If you see me in my Trooper pulling a 17 foot Casita give me a honk.
leekayaksI lived(and I mean full-time) in a 16ft. casita on marathon key, and loved every minute of it. It pulled very easialy, set up east and was very comfortable. We are so sorry that we sold. I am now rebuilding a 13ft u-haul camper
tumbleweedSmokey, Quality controls on the Casita and the Oliver are outstanding. Both are molded fiberglass. All of the fiberglass trailers I have seen (over 16 rallies) have been VERY well built, some as old as 1968s'! Your 'stickies,standard RV construction, don't seem to have the longevity. This and the T@B seem to be a hybrid of the two using FRP ahhered to a frame
HuffWe are shopping around - have never purchased a travel trailer. We may purchse one in 2008, but NOT until we have looked at the pictures and prices from SEVERAL LOCATIONS. Of course, we want the best deal AND we will get the best deal, even if it is preowned.
Diann_no_eI think it is incorrect to say that Casita is Americas favorite. There are many small, fiberglass trailers out and they all have special features. I, personally, have owned a 13 ft. Boler, a 15 ft. Trillium, and a 17 ft. Bigfoot and they were all excellent trailers, and lightweight. I prefer the 15 ft. as it isn't too small and isn't too big.
Badger 6We traveled in our 16ft Casita over some 35,000 miles in the US, Canada, Mexico and never had a problem. Had it up to 10,500 ft and down in the low desert. Wonderful camper, well made, did not add much to fuel consumption.
Danny KI have the 2006 13' model and like it. I feel I have a model that is too small and maybe I should have bought something bigger but we've enjoyed it. Next time I think I'll buy something at least 20 feet. This is a useful site. Why are water heaters always a problem? 3 rvs and 3 problems.
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