May I suggest a Bigfoot as well, but depending on your tow cap that may limit your options. Could yo

I am ready to go full time in an RV. I ve looked and looked and now think it s a choice. Is the 1 ft less length in the 16 Scamp much as compaired to a Casita Spirit deluxe 17 . I have not set foot in either.
I am ready to go full time in an RV. I ve looked and looked and now think it s a choice. Is the 1 ft less length in the 16 Scamp much as compaired to a Casita Spirit deluxe 17 . I have not set foot in either.
Apples and apples would be a Casita 16 vs a Scamp 16..... The Casita 17 is the Orange in this comparison. discount hotel rates It is larger, and heavier than the Scamp 16 and really is more comped with Scamp 5er or an Eggcamper . If you are rich you might consider the Escape discount hotel rates or the Oliver discount hotel rates Legacy.
For me it was a matter discount hotel rates of what I could find. Both Scamps and Casitas are hard to find in the used market in California. I ended up with a Scamp. I ve only had it a few weeks, and am still planning my first trip. I m sure it will be wonderful.
Tom, what I did was call Scamp and was given the number of a Scamp owner that was willing to show their Trailer. This would be were I would start. See if you can look at your options in person. Scamp, Casita and Escape are all great companies and great to work with. Escapes are a little harder to find on the east coast. I bought a used Scamp 19 and we love it.
That being said, for some a smaller trailer is enough. So I agree with others, you need to see for yourself which trailer is gonna meet your needs. We all have different things that make us comfortable. Totally agree with the suggestions of Eggcamper or the Escape 19 if your buying new (both may come up for sale used but rarely)
May I suggest a Bigfoot as well, but depending on your tow cap that may limit your options. Could you possibly attend a Rally ? Where there is usually a plethora of glass options? It s a wonderful way to looky lou thru several manufactures trailers giving you an idea of which will best meet your fulltiming needs. Good Luck!
To answer your question, Yes a foot of space can make a lot of difference, but really it s about the layout. And frankly the Bigfoot , Eggcamper and a few other options are shaped different, so side by side a casita or a scamp would seem really tiny parked next to a bigfoot or eggcamper just due to the shape. Try and see one in person. You will be glad you did.
Robin is right! See them in person if at all possible--a rally or a referral from the factory or maybe people here would let you come take a look at theirs. Especially if you re going full time. I went to a rally , saw a number of different makes/models and sizes and from there knew EXACTLY what I wanted and didn t want. In fact, the trailer I later bought was through contacts made at the rally. Good luck!
I am ready to go full time in an RV. I ve looked and looked and now think it s a choice. Is the 1 ft less length in the 16 Scamp much as compaired to a Casita Spirit deluxe 17 . I have not set foot in either.
For me it was a matter of what I could find. Both Scamps and Casitas are hard to find in the used market in California. I ended up with a Scamp. I ve only had it a few weeks, and am still planning my first trip. I m sure it will be wonderful.
It s all about what you like and what you can tow with your vehicle. The extra foot of length means some different floorplan choices and much more weight . If your vehicle can handle the extra weight and (this is important) the extra tongue weight, then it s not much of an issue for you. Then look at whether one brand has something you want that the other brand doesn t. For example, suppose you really like the chairs in the Freedom or the extra long benches in the Liberty; discount hotel rates Scamp doesn t have those options. Or suppose you really like the wood cabinets that only the Scamp Deluxe has.
Between the 16s and the 17s, I think the 17 dinette makes up to a 54 wide bed versus a 48 in a Casita 16. But the Scamp 16 has a 53 bed if you get the Deluxe. Other than that, I guess there might be some modest differences in counter or cupboard space, but I doubt the 1 length difference will make you feel like the trailer is significantly more or less roomy. But let me say that if you get into any of these trailers to look around and you feel kind of closed in... be sure and look at a wider trailer like the Burro widebody or the Eggcamper. In width, a foot (or more) makes a huge difference in perceived roominess. Or at least it does to me. Also the Eggcamper is 6 higher inside than the Casita and 4 higher than Scamp, and this makes it feel more spacious also.
Now -- in California you get a permanent registration for all trailers 16 feet and under. The difference in annual registration fees between a 16 foot and 17 foot trailer is quite significant. So check that out in your home state.
One thing about the Casitas and Scamps: discount hotel rates when the beds are out full time - the cabin becomes closed in. I believe that the combination of the narrow cabin width and length. Some Casita/Scamp owners don t mind, they say that their trailers are snugly . I personally didn t like the effect, but thought I could live with it, given its aerodynamic design and excellant features. My husband and friends who came with me to see Casitas on sale didn t like the cramped cabins at all.
If the bed is not made up, you can sit at the dinette and the trailer fees very comfortable. But most people don t like ending their active day with a final chore of making up a bed. Because you re planning to stay in your rig full time, I doubt you ll want to take down your bed each morning.
One of the couple/owners told me that they only make up their bed in the evening . They preferred the airy feel of the cabin with the rear dinette table. They had a self-inflatable air mattress and demonstrated making up the bed for me. But they use their Casita for camping trips and are away for maybe 2 weeks at a time.
I also had a good friend who traveled extensively to AKC Retriever events in his Casita Spirit Deluxe. I visited his Casita on 2 occasions. Both times, the back dinette was made into the bed. The cabin felt uncomfortably cramped. I also wondered about how safe it was for the rear bed to be located so close to the propane furnace .
Now an EggCamper 17 is just a couple discount hotel rates of feet wider and taller than the Casita 17, and apparently that makes a huge difference in comfort. Plus, it is aerodynamically designed to give the owner maximum gas milage. If you look at the For Sale section of this forum, there is an ad for a used EggCamper that may be close to you.
Despite all this, I pretty much decided that I would get a Casita. The question was: which model. I finally had the time to go to a Casita rally relatively close to my home. That really opened my eyes!
I spoke with an ex-Casita turned Bigfoot 21 owner. She suggested that I think about the weather discount hotel rates conditions and camping areas where I would be taking my trailer. Then she introduced me to the Bigfoot owners at the rally who were kind enough to show me their rigs. I realized that a Bigfoot 17 was lots more comfortable, with much more storage options than a Casita or Scamp. Plus, its cabin was better insulated. If you can find a Bigfoot with a winter package - you will see that the pipes are encased in fiberglass, making it possible to travel to colder areas. In addition, the Bigfoots are higher off the ground which, in combination with their 4 seasons capabilities, are ideal for RV Trekking . I came to believe that I could find a older Bigfoot (mid 90 s) for less money than a used Casita or Scamp.
Again, you need to consider what you are going to do with your trailer, who you will be traveling with, and where you ll be going during the winter and summer months. The trailer that will best fit your needs will come into focus.
In short,the Scamp lays the perimeter of the trailer above the center floor area.This makes the side dinette discount hotel rates and bed higher off the floor than on a Casita 17 and makes a more comfortable seating option for me.