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Azdel to on the Little Guy Max 😊

Excited for you and glad you're enjoying the Little Guy! Thanks for watching and commenting - Dave

You're welcome 😊 Thanks for watching and commenting! - Dave

@@MeiraV- Congrats on your Casita, I hope you have many wonderful adventures with it! Plus you’re the perfect height :)

That’s great to know! Wonder why they don’t squirt some in at the factory. Thanks for commenting! - Dave

Thanks Laura! - Dave

The nice thing about that creek in Hope is it's literally one or two hundred yards from the saltwater of Turnagain Arm, so these pinks have probably been in the fresh water for less than 6-12 hours. But agree: if you can pull them out of the saltwater, they're going to taste better and have better texture. Thanks for the comment! - Dave

Haha! Thanks for that perspective, much appreciated. I'm glad we didn't end up buying the Casita because we just recently bought a trailer that fits us a lot better. It still needs a ton of work, but not as much as that little Casita needed (in my opinion, anyway). Thanks again for watching and commenting! - Dave

Some people first put a rubber mat under the leveler. Also useful for pavement if the levelers are slipping. Thanks for watching! - Dave

We just bought a Vista Cruiser, but I'm hoping to check out the Bigfoots one day. They're rare in the Chicago area. Thank you for the suggestion, they look really good. - Dave

Not just to you! I agree: the quality of the materials and the way in which they're put together is the most important thing. Too many of the trailers I've looked at lately are basically "disposable" and not built to last more than a few years... if that. Thanks for your comment, it's much appreciated! - Dave

Glad I could help and thanks for commenting! - Dave

Yeah, that would be great for rinsing off the dog's feet (or mine, for that matter).

Thanks for watching!

I haven't had issues with them loosening, but I also remove them when we arrive at a campsite, and then re-install before we set out again. So they're probably not on the mirrors long enough to loosen noticeably. They perform much better than I expected them to! - Dave

You're welcome! - Thanks for watching and commenting! - Dave

Awesome, thank you!

Yeah, if Casita's were just 2 inches larger in every direction, it would make them much more appealing to me.

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! - Dave

I haven't run into a Bigfoot in our area, but would love to check them out, thanks for the tip! - Dave

Hi James, the specs on the Little Guy site say “7 Euro-style, insulated, dual paned acrylic windows with integrated shades and screens.” Their new Eco-1 trim removes the front window, though. The quiet Alde heat in the 400 would probably be more pleasant during cold snaps versus the frequent cycling of the blower in the LG. Sorry for the delayed reply, and hope the downsizing is successful! - Dave

What did you think of the Oliver?! Unfortunately I don’t have enough experience with Casitas to have an opinion about the A/C units. Other than that it was pretty loud in the 2021 unit we rented. But it worked great! Thanks for watching and commenting and let me know how your quest pans out! -Dave

I like my front a/c, never used it yet, but way less expensive to replace, and no huge hole in the roof. May not be super efficient in a hot climate, but I'm not going camping if it's above 80 degrees.. 😂

That’s fantastic! What year/model, etc.?

@@OdometerDave 2017 sprit deluxe. It had been setting several years. I got all system working properly and buffed out exterior. And cleaned EVERYTHING! Remember to put it back like the factory did it. NO hacks and things you want. If it needs, new axel and brakes too. Don't sell it until its right. There's enough ebay rip off people out there flipping.

That is excellent advice! We looked at used trailers where the owners had made very "personal" changes/mods and it really turned us off knowing we'd need to undo them.

I definitely don’t regret the decision to pass on this one, but only because I’m too tall to be comfortable in it! Thanks for watching and commenting! - Dave

Thanks for the kind words, I'll check out your Scamp videos! Good reminder about registration fees and taxes, too... and insurance... there's definitely a cost of ownership to consider with any RV. - Dave

Great little camper!

Mine, too, absolutely! Casitas are mostly immune to that, but I've learned that it's still possible. Thanks for watching and commenting, Stuart! - Dave

Casita have a solid fiberglass floor but the osb floor in my 93 was in bad shape. A 1/2 piece of plywood, and laminate lock together floor and 1/4 round made it like new.

* The osb sits on top of the fiberglass bottom, but mine got weak right down the middle where it was always walked on.

@@johnnymoran180 It got weak because of moisture or repeated foot traffic?

Thanks so much, Lori!!!

No. My wife and I have done three and we are done. The market is going down, people are broke and the prices are going way down.

The seller sold it a couple years ago. Not sure for how much. Thanks for watching and commenting! -Dave

Haha, thanks Mark!

Yup, I can't disagree with anything you say! And I'm guessing you're talking about the new Cortes fiberglass campers that look exactly like Casitas? I'd love to see one in person, but think it still might be too tight for my 6'1" height. Thanks for watching and commenting! - Dave

Sometimes quality costs more!

Yes! Resale value is something RV buyers don’t often think about, especially since most RVs are essentially disposable given their construction-constrained lifetime. Great point and thanks for commenting! - Dave

Ha! I haven’t heard about rodent issues with the LGM, but that’s a great point as it relates to design and construction. Thanks for watching and commenting! - Dave

Haha, I completely agree. Don't want to touch a door handle after using the toilet.

The fold-down sink does seem great, though I wonder why NüCamp removed them with the 2023 models. Could be supply chain. I've not heard of any issues with them. There's plenty of space in both the inTech and Little Guy Max bathrooms for a sink. Thanks for watching and commenting, Monica! - Dave

@@OdometerDave It could be supply chain issues. That wouldn’t be unheard of today. I’m not sure if you ever heard of “Ultimate Camper” by Ultimate Toys. It looks like a spitting image of the nuCamp 320 models, only with a retro design. In fact, I think they are the same manufacturer. This camper has an outdoor and indoor kitchen plus an additional TV outside. The outdoor kitchen had a grill outside but was replaced with another 2 burner stovetop because the manufacturer stopped making the grill, go figure. 🤷🏻‍♀️ BTW, did you guys make a purchase yet? If so, which did you go with? I wish the Airstreams weren’t so expensive! 🤦‍♀️

Yeah, I'm curious about the relationship between Ultimate Toys and nüCamp. You're right that it appears to be a T@B CS-S, they even have the T@B logo on the inside of the door. We checked out a nüCamp T@B S (320) in this video, but it's just too small for me! czcams.com/video/rMdfNKplchk/video.html And we still haven't purchased our own RV yet! We've been happy with renting/borrowing, but eventually will settle on something. It's been nice to actually try out different options without making a huge commitment.

Let us know how it goes with the bunk system! - Dave

I can’t say enough good things about it. Only wish we’d stayed there for longer. Thanks for watching and commenting, Amy! - Dave

Thank you Lisa!

Yes, the LGM is larger with more storage, which is great if you actually need the storage but will add weight. Great point about mattress size! (The T@B does come with the Froli bed support system, which I’ve never slept on, but folks seem to like it.) The LGM has a traditional RV propane furnace which is somewhat loud. The T@B has a hot water radiator system that is basically silent and I believe more efficient. Correct, the AC requires AC 120 shore power. I also wish there were a bathroom sink! We actually considered a Honda Passport before we got our Jeep and it was the tow capacity that made the decision. Personally, I would not pull the LGM with the Honda. Technically, you’re right at the sweet spot, weight-wise, for towing it, but I’d want a heftier vehicle (our Jeep has a factory tow package and a 6,200 lb capacity).

You might search FB user groups for other LGM users who tow with a Passport to learn their experiences. The nüCamp site offers a user forum with info on tow vehicles for the T@B 400. Thanks for watching and commenting Monica! - Dave

@@OdometerDave This is my first camper purchase so I’m unfamiliar with these things. I’m concerned about my vehicle’s towing capacity with the Max. I really don’t want to go smaller though or have to convert tables to a sleeping area. The 400 is a little lighter. Do you think the 400 would be a better choice? I do like the 400 and actually think the 400 has a better quality built but there were things on the LGM that I like more. Ultimately if the 400 is better fit to tow, I’d go with that. I was looking at the R-pod but I find there quality isn’t the greatest. Which camper did you go with? Unfortunately, I don’t like FB, IG, or social media in general so I don’t have accounts to be able to follow them or join their forums. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Hi Monica, the 400 would be a great choice, especially if it's only for one or two people. The LGM isn't that much heavier, but it's definitely bigger, and that means the wind can push it around more easily on the road, and you'd feel it more when being passed by trucks. I still recommend the nüCamp forum, it's a great community and you'll probably find info there about towing with the Passport; and it's not tied to a social media platform. tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com (I share your feelings about all the social media!!!) We actually have not yet purchased an RV! Through Outdoorsy, we've rented a 20-foot Airstream and a 17-foot Casita (another great option unless you're over 6 feet). We may purchase later this year, but there are many advantages to renting unless you plan to RV frequently. Depending on where you live, you might be able to rent a 400 or an LGM to test them out! Good luck, and let me know how it goes! - Dave

Yes, here are some actual bed specs: LGM Dinette converts to a 32" x 76" bed 60" x 80" Queen master bed T@B 400 55" x 79" Queen-size Sleeping Area (nüCamp's term) They don't provide dimensions for the converted dinette, but starting with the 2023 models, the dinette converts into two bunkbeds, which might be good for families. nucamprv.com/blog/2023-tab-400-features-a-hidden-bunk-redesigned-dinette/