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 # Casita trailer # Casita trailer
  
-- 2016, 17', Liberty Deluxe+- 2016, 17', Heritage or Liberty Deluxe 
 +- tongue weight 365 lbs 
 +- dry weight 2480 lbs 
 +- 3500 lb axles
 - VIN 1C9TB1718G1213577 - VIN 1C9TB1718G1213577
-- 2,210 lbs Dry 
 - Rear dinette that converts into a double bed, Wet bath, bunk beds - Rear dinette that converts into a double bed, Wet bath, bunk beds
 - The A/C has a heat strip for heat (doesn't have a propane furnace) - The A/C has a heat strip for heat (doesn't have a propane furnace)
 - 16 gal freshwater tank - 16 gal freshwater tank
 +
 +----
 +## Descale water heater tank
 +
 +https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tApcUadZt_Q
 +
 +### Supplies
 +- 6 gals distilled white vinegar
 +- PVC fill tube
 + - 2-3' 3/4" PVC pipe
 + - 3/4" 90° elbow
 + - 3/4" Male NPT to 3/4" female slip
 + - teflon tape for threads
 + - **Note:** Does not need to be glued since it won't be pressurized
 + - **Note:** horizontal pipe must at least go above the water heater's tank but the longer it is, the faster you can fill up the tank
 +- Large funnel that fits into 3/4" PVC pipe
 +
 +### Procedure
 +- Close the hot water bypass valve to bypass the hot water tank so vinegar stays in the tank
 +- Flush the tank for 1-2 minutes with a wand through the anode rod opening
 + - To drain the tank see instructions for heating element replacement
 +- create a 3/4" diameter 90° PVC elbow so the tank can be filled with a funnel
 + - female NPT (maybe 1/2"?) to 3/4" female slip for the anode opening
 + - horizontal pipe must go above the top of water heater's tank but the longer it is, the faster you can fill up the tank
 +- Open the tank's pressure releif valve
 +- Pour the vinegar and water into the tank
 +- when vinegar starts to come out of the PT valve close it and keep filling up the tank with the remainder of the vinegar
 +- Let it sit overnight (8-24 hours)
 +- Drain the tank and flush fro 1-2 mins with the wand again
 +- Brush the threads clean
 +- reinstall the anode with teflon tape
 +- Open the bypass valve
 +- run the hot water (e.g. kitchen sink) until vinegar smell is gone, 1-2 minutes
 +
 +----
 +## Replace Water Heater Element & Anode Rod
 +
 +- **Note:** The heating element will burn out within ***seconds*** if its turned on without any water in the tank!!
 +
 +[Replace RV Electric Water Heater Element (Suburban Model)
 +amped79](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBwrOO1h_E0)
 +
 +- Shut off city water
 +- Turn off the propane
 +- Unplug from 120v on shore power
 +- Turn off the water heater's power switch
 +- Release hot & cold water pressure in the system (e.g. kitchen sink)
 +- Release any pressure from the hot water tank
 +- Drain the tank by using a 1-1/16" socket to remove the anode rod
 +- Remove the flame tube
 + - Small nut underneath on the right side
 + - Disconnect the propane line. I've seen this done 2 different ways, from the back of the flame tube or from underneath the thingy
 +- Remove the heating element cap
 +- Disconnect the heating element's power leads
 +- Use a 1.5" thin walled socket to remove the heating element
 + - **Note:** This might be a good time to inspect the inside of the tank for scale build up
 +- Install the new heating element
 + - NPT threads do not require thread sealant 
 +- Install a new anode rod
 +- Test for leaks & refill the tank by hooking back up to city water and opening a hot water faucet (e.g. kitchen sink)
 +- Replace the heating element cap
 +- Test the heating element
 + - Hook back up to 120v
 + - Turn on the water heater's power switch
 + - Turn on the hot water heater from inside the camper (electric of course)
 + - **Note:** Takes 20-40 minutes for the water to heat up
 +- reinstall the flame tube
 + - NPT threads do not require thread sealant
 + - check for gas leaks by spraying soapy water on the propane fitting and turning on the propane
 +
 +----
 +## WIP
 +
 +## Tank Maintenance
 +
 +**Notes**
 +- Tank Capacities
 + - Black water: 15 gallons (10% = ~2 gal)
 + - Grey water: 25 gallons
 +- Don't use RV toilet paper
 +- Don't clean with bleach
 +- Always fill 3/4 full before dumping (add fresh water)
 +- Always keep the blackwater tank 3-10% full
 +
 +## Black water tank
 +
 +- Water treatment options
 + - Liquified RV Toilet Treatment
 + - thetford aqua chem
 + - Happy camper (odor free)
 + - "Geo Method" - Borax + Dawn dishsoap
 +
 +- Keep 2" of water above the toilete valve
 + - Vapor barrier
 + - Keeps valve from drying out
 +
 +- TP
 + - Discontinued: Walmart, Great Value, Everday Soft 2-ply, Septic safe
 +
 +- Use a lot of water when flushing
 +
 +- dumping
 + - Make sure tank is at least 3/4 full
 + - use a flashlight to look into the tank
 + - add water if needed
 + - Use a clear elbow at the end of the hose
 + - Use slunky support
 + - after emotying, flush w/fresh water 2-3 more times
 + - Close blacktank valve when flushing with freshwater
 + - 5 or more gallons per flush 
 + - Close blacktank valve
 + - Flush hose with greywater
 + - Fill to 10% and add treatment
 + - Add 10% freshater (~2 gfals for a 16 gal tank)
 +
 +- Maintain toilet valve with thetford toilet seal lubricant & conditioner
 +
 +### Grey tank
 +- Pour dishsoap directly down the drain
 +- Flush the same way as black tank
 +
 +---
 +### Freshwater Tank Cleaning Procedure (Sanitize + Flush)
 +
 +1. Drain the tank completely
 + - Kitchen faucets - both hot and cold
 + - bathroom faucets - both hot and cold
 + - shower
 + - outdoor sprayer
 + - low-point drain
 +2. Mix ~1/2 cup bleach with 1–2 gallons of clean water
 +3. Add bleach solution to tank through the freshwater fill port using a funnel
 +4. Fill the tank fully with fresh water
 +5. Turn on pump & Run water through entire system until bleach is smelled
 + - Kitchen faucets - both hot and cold
 + - bathroom faucets - both hot and cold
 + - shower
 + - outdoor sprayer
 +6. Let sit overnight (8–12 hours)
 +7. Drain the tank completely again (see early step)
 +8. Refill with clean water
 +9. Turn on pump & flush entire system until bleach smell is gone
 + - Kitchen faucets - both hot and cold
 + - bathroom faucets - both hot and cold
 + - shower
 + - outdoor sprayer
 +10. Repeat "flush" step until all odor is removed (typically 2 full tanks)
  
 ### Towing Tips ### Towing Tips
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 - 604 E. Center St, Tarpon springs - 604 E. Center St, Tarpon springs
 - Asking $17,300, sold for $17,000 - Asking $17,300, sold for $17,000
-- Listsing: 2016 Casita travel trailer, completely fiberglass 2400 pounds dry easy to tow   Has everything air-conditioning. Stove. Sink.  Shower and toilet     Microwave         Air conditioner has easy start for generator use     Travel trailer is ready to go camping  sleeps 4+- Listing: 2016 Casita travel trailer, completely fiberglass 2400 pounds dry easy to tow   Has everything air-conditioning. Stove. Sink.  Shower and toilet     Microwave         Air conditioner has easy start for generator use     Travel trailer is ready to go camping  sleeps 4
  
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