We Bought a Casita! || Off-Grid Conversion

[@chilatelover]

WELL DONE! thanks for introducing me to a great tune as well!!

[@Chickmamapalletfarm]

Oh wow! That is beautiful!!!

[@BB-nn1tu]

Great renovation. Perhaps keep an eye underneath for stress fractures and water intrusion if the screws went through the fiberglass.

[@michellegarry1872]

This was a pleasant, relaxing video. Very nice remodel.

[@moriver3857]

Casitas trailers are single hull design, so the whole interior is carpeted. Not just any carpet. There's a foam underneath and it's main purpose is insulation, and it does work. I used to have an 87, and lived near their factory in Rice, TX. A DOY compost toilet? I have to watch that.

[@360icon]

We’re out of here in April in our casita to begin our new life, we’re taking our dogs with us, can’t go without them- there will be something’s not so easy to do with dogs but maybe more with the dogs with us

[@OPSteel97]

Excited for you guys...have fun in your Casita!

[@stargazingscotty9240]

It looks ❤️ Beautiful!

[@cybernixster]

How did you secure the box seats to the floor?

[@NilesRiver3]

We used metal L brackets and screwed it in place!

[@ruthieclarke9125]

Nice Video! I have been using portable panels with my 2010 Casita but would like to add another battery because I full time boondock. It works fine with one if there is no more than 1 cloudy day. If you added another battery where would you put it? You showed that one panel CAN be mounted on top of a Casita and thank you for that. Problem is that the one you referenced has been discontinued. Do you happen to know the size? If you can provide that then I can call Renogy to get a similar sized panel. Thanks and I hope you are still enjoying your Casita! P.S. I also started out in a 13' vintage trailer. It was fun but I really didn't want to do a full rebuild on it to keep it.

[@robreighter2851]

Nice! Peace and best wishes for you.

[@NilesRiver3]

Thank you! Blessings on the journey!

[@wengere]

Just came across your video. I have a 2017 Casita that I'm looking to mount solar panels on. I'm just curious how VHB tape is holding up?

[@NilesRiver3]

a few years later its holding up great!

[@sandrasalgado3882]

Love the work you guy did on it! We are in the process of renovating a 2003 casita and also are replacing the flooring. Why did you guys decide to place wood over the fiber glass for the vinyl tiles?

[@NilesRiver3]

Hey Sandra! We put the wood down because the floor underneath the carpet would bend when we walked on it. So to give it a more sturdy feel we put the wood down. Happy renovating!

[@daved6351]

Great job altogether! Looks very homely inside. And a well done video too. How has your solar been working so far? And what vehicle do you tow with?

[@NilesRiver3]

Hey @dave D Thank you! Our solar has been working great thus far. It provides a good amount of power for all of our needs. (laptops, blender, lights ect) Though, adding an extra battery would allow us to be less mindful of our power consumption at night! We tow our casita with our 2010 Toyota highlander 4wd V6. It does a great job. We also have a weight-distribution hitch which helps a ton!

[@daved6351]

@@NilesRiver3 Thanks for the reply! Yeah, I was wondering how well the solar panels keep up with heavier use days (in places where there's high heat or cold.) I guess the extra battery would help a lot. The Highlander sounds like a good towing vehicle, and the V6 is a must I bet. Happy trails y'all!

[@AtasakNantasomboon]

Follow and cheer from Thailand 😍

[@george1984]

I like the music

[@Vabasseroutdoors1]

Awesome! New to your channel

[@NilesRiver3]

Thanks for watching! well wishes to you

[@thedude7083]

excellent job...have fun...safely.....life runs tooooo fast! Darkblue Treader!

[@NilesRiver3]

Thank you! Wishing the best to you and yours!

[@dtskwireless1752]

I want a casita so bad

[@bosse641]

Lovely little abode on wheels. Would love to live in one.

[@NilesRiver3]

thank you! we are so grateful to have this little home. Seek and you shall find!

[@adamwest404]

I really wanna do this. My casita ia older .

[@NilesRiver3]

It made a huge difference! not too difficult, and a chance to get creative!

[@ronaldnoll9702]

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[@tennesseeterri]

What are you talking about? Did I miss something in the video? What was deceptively advertised in this video?

[@mrfrontranger7911]

Haha Ive almost knocked my self out multiple times in my casita It hurts.

[@NilesRiver3]

gotta be careful!

[@wred1str]

Get yourself one of those foam things that go on a BMX handle bar and it works like a charm.

[@NilesRiver3]

@@wred1str Absolutely genius !!

[@lapislazarus8899]

So much you said you want to change the world. What did you do with everything you tore out? Repurpose it or haul it to the landfill? Home Depot supports anti-LGBT legislation. How much off a carbon footprint do you leave driving a gas-guzzling SUV towing everywhere? Do you buy carbon offsets? You can do whatever you want, it's a free country. Just don't call what you're doing something it's not.