Top 6 Game Changing Fiberglass Trailers

[@tommyrantsrv]

Great job describing all of the trailers; very informative. I watch all of the videos y’all make, and I have learned a ton from you and Doug. I got a new Spirit Deluxe this spring, and I spent a lot of time watching your channel during my eight month waiting period. Thanks for all the help! Tom

[@TravelsandTravails]

Our pleasure! And, congratulations!

[@DavidMedina4All]

I think I would consider the Escape 23 or 5.0 for full time living. For now, I’m just anxious to get our Casita 😊

[@ralphp3057]

I really like your Videos! You are being very practical and give some good information for the newbies!! Thanks for sharing!

[@TravelsandTravails]

You are so welcome!

[@midonald1959]

Legacy Elite II by Oliver is a 23’6” Top of the line “Cadillac “ of fiberglass trailers

[@TravelsandTravails]

I could love it if it had a dry bath!

[@bradarmstrong7467]

Just close the toilet lid! Seriously, I personally see little difference in that the bath is so large it’s not your typical wet bath. It is head a shoulders quality wise the best fiberglass trailer available but you pay for that quality no difference there with anything else.

[@bubba4072]

I agree with you on the Escape 23. I really like that layout.

[@TravelsandTravails]

I so wish I could have one!

[@FostaFunk]

I'm a big fan of the Snoozy II. I really like the layout and the size.

[@TravelsandTravails]

They are nice trailers.

[@matts1166]

I love the snoozy and plan on getting one. I am however planning on converting the cassette toilet to either a 6-8 blackwater tank with gravity toilet ( Domestic 320) or just doing a tankless sewer hookup as all the campgrounds I go to either have really nice shower houses and restrooms or full-sewer hookups at each campsite.

[@LDaw_96]

There are many more options. There is Happy campers, and some amazing tear drops that cater to the of road like the escapod and the bean trailers (both in Utah). We also really like the sol horizon or the airstream nest. They will all cost more then the aluminum boxes you see on most lots but they last forever. Your grandkids will be camping in it with their grandkids.

[@TravelsandTravails]

Sooo many options!

[@kululv]

that was outstanding. I'm surprised you didn't go into more details about the Escape trailers. btw: Bigfoot even made a 28' trailer! but your right, they are ridiculously expensive, even more expensive than Oliver, which you did not mention...

[@TravelsandTravails]

Thanks! I do like the Escape. The Escape 23 is my dream trailer. If the Oliver had a dry bath, it would totally be worth the cost.

[@Dachshund-Nator]

This is the first Casita related video that I’ve seen that mentions the Freedom model. We like our 16’ Freedom Deluxe. It’s like having a bed, and a living room, and a small dinette because of the table between the 2 swivel chairs. We just got it yesterday so I’m binge watching 😀 Very good video, thank you.👉

[@TravelsandTravails]

Congratulations!🎉

[@rebeccabennett8027]

I vote for the Oliver Legacy elite 2. Best Fiberglass on the market

[@TravelsandTravails]

Lots of people love be it!

[@djkenny1202]

If Casita had a 13” still, I’d be interested. I need 1500 lbs and want small. We do not want a bath, but outdoor shower sounds good.

[@TravelsandTravails]

The 13' Scamp is a great option. I see the Casita Patriot (13 foot) for sale from time to time. Check out the video of this 13' Scamp: kzbin.info-QTE18Zmsck

[@djkenny1202]

@@TravelsandTravails thats a cute video. Thank you. I’d consider a 13” foot Casita, too. Not sure pros and cons between them? Lighter weight is attractive.

[@Bostonbob3]

You can get the Standard Scamp 13 with the big 54" bed too (it's an option on the standard, and standard on the deluxe).

[@ajfromca]

According to their build sheet (which I got a few weeks ago), the Big Bed is a $500 upgrade on the 13ft scamp which starts at $19,421 right now.

[@Bostonbob3]

@@ajfromca Correct. A $500 upgrade on the standard Scamp. It's included in the deluxe version.

[@seresamgala8125]

Highly impressed. Loads of details. Greatly appreciated!

[@TravelsandTravails]

Thanks!

[@bigjoe2458]

Very good video. I like the Big Foot or the escape 5th wheels

[@TravelsandTravails]

Good choice!

[@Monty-bi6mf]

I vote for the snoozy 2 as well. Price could be a little more competitive. Love the dedicated queen bed.

[@TravelsandTravails]

It’s so cute!

[@matts1166]

I love the snoozy and plan on getting one. I am however planning on converting the cassette toilet to either a 6-8 blackwater tank with gravity toilet ( Domestic 320) or just doing a tankless sewer hookup as all the campgrounds I go to either have really nice shower houses and restrooms or full-sewer hookups at each campsite.

[@untraveled]

Thank you for putting the weight right at the beginning!

[@TravelsandTravails]

You bet!

[@sawyerwaterman5846]

Great job! Your energy is adorable and kind thank you :)

[@TravelsandTravails]

Thanks!

[@Itried20takennames]

Thanks for making this video…very helpful.

[@TravelsandTravails]

Your welcome!

[@greyhoundgirl9726]

A casita would work for me, but how on earth do you keep the carpet clean? I have dogs and the first rainy, muddy day would be the end of the carpet.

[@TravelsandTravails]

We have a portable vacuum. I only need to vacuum the lower portion of the carpet where the dog hair sticks. I haven’t had problems with mud on the wall carpet.

[@flowersflowers5070]

Now that you have the Casida what size vehicle did you have to purchase? Thank you.

[@TravelsandTravails]

First, we bought a Toyota Venza, which I still drive. Now we tow it with Doug's Toyota Tacoma.

[@dr2911]

I'm curious. How do you have an Independence with the floor plan of the Liberty? And how are they different?

[@TravelsandTravails]

The Liberty can be made into twin beds, but they are very narrow. Other bed options are full and king-sized bed configurations. Independence has the option of twin beds or a king bed.

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

how is the bed, comfort wise? I have a latex bed with a topper in my house because I need a soft bed. No memory foam, that is too hot.

[@TravelsandTravails]

In our Casita, the cushions that came with the bed were a no-go for sleeping on. We bought mattresses, but I know lots of people buy bed toppers.

[@jameswbarry9576]

On the 5th wheel how heavy dry weight and tongue weight what kind of brakes on the 5th wheel

[@TravelsandTravails]

scampowners.com/new-19-standard-scamp-travel-trailer-specifications-floor-plans

[@0HARE]

This was an excellent run-down of the available Casita options, and other similar trailers. We went down to Casita Trailers in Rice, TX a couple weeks ago. I think we are pretty much sold on the Casita Independence. I really like the Escapes, the L’il Snoozy, and the Big Foots. For maximizing what you pay for what you get, I think the Casitas are the best. I like the 5th wheel Scamp and Escape, but I want to carry a motorcycle in the bed of the truck. We’re about to sell our stick-built trailer and put a deposit down on the Casita. Happy Camping

[@TravelsandTravails]

Love, love, love our Independence! Casitas really are a great value.

[@charlietaylor6389]

I agree we decided on an independence deluxe we’re empty nesters and casita is a great value for a fiberglass trailer

[@TravelsandTravails]

Great choice!

[@peterxtrahan]

The Casita dealership here in Texas says the wait time for a new one is 18 months. And I can’t find (through Google) any other dealers anywhere else. Do you know of any other than Rice, Texas?

[@ralphp3057]

That’s the only place they are built. Just in Rice TX. 😬😁👍

[@peterxtrahan]

@@ralphp3057 thanks. That’s what I was afraid of.

[@ralphp3057]

I waited for 5 months for my 2020. Then drove 1100 miles to pick it up. Good luck 👍

[@TravelsandTravails]

You might be able to find a newer used one.

[@michaelmouse2221]

How much weight will the Casita Heritage top bunk support?

[@TravelsandTravails]

100 lbs.

[@CampingTherapy]

Excellent comparisons!

[@TravelsandTravails]

Thank you!

[@teresaallen3045]

Like red green browns no gray colors

[@nealamesbury1480]

Very good video !

[@TravelsandTravails]

Thank you very much!

[@cdlady54_95]

Great video and fantastic information. New sub here. Stay safe.

[@TravelsandTravails]

Thanks for the sub!

[@kevinsid8347]

You did not mention to get an excape trailer you have to pre order and two year waiting list. Who in there right mind will wait for a new build of two years ..

[@TravelsandTravails]

It’s the same with many trailers right now. Casita is an 18 month wait right now.

[@towgod3096]

Not a 2 yr waiting list anymore, now that things are slowly returning to normal (equipment delivery & C19 problems) You can get a much earlier delivery date.

[@lisamushow5974]

I like them but I wish they would update it and get rid of the carpeted walls!

[@TravelsandTravails]

There are other molded fiberglass trailers: travelsandtravails.com/top-molded-fiberglass-camper-brands/

[@johnbrown9623]

great video

[@TravelsandTravails]

Thanks!

[@mitchberger2691]

Northern Lites has the Boreal 27FB in the works

[@TravelsandTravails]

Thanks for the "heads-up." What a beautiful trailer!

[@hey_jonesy37]

I went for a happier camper

[@TravelsandTravails]

I’ve heard they are very nice.

[@joygrogan128]

nobody tells what the price is.

[@TravelsandTravails]

Which ones are you interested in?

[@joeweaver9913]

Agreed. You have to fill out a form on their website and request pricing. It's a real pain in the ass. They ought to have a website where you build your own camper by choosing the model and the options and it spits out the price so you can easily compare different makes and models. That would be too much to ask, I guess. They can crank out campers that sell for $25K-$100K but they can't afford a decent website. If they cheap out on their sales and marketing, I can only assume they cheap out on manufacturing as well.

[@sebastianlovelock6322]

Too small for me and my wife.

[@TravelsandTravails]

What size are you looking for?

[@ahnaahna7278]

NOT!! No can do. Without any freezer, and no bathroom minimal…..not.

[@TravelsandTravails]

It’s not for everyone.

[@WiseOldOwl3]

Uh hell no. There are better options at 13 foot.