Casita Camper
Lightweight Fiberglass RV

The Casita camper is a small light weight fiberglass travel trailer.

About the company

Casita has been manufacturing these little campers since 1983 and is operating under Casita Enterprises, Inc. It’s a family owned and operated business that prides itself on quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.

They are located in Rice, Texas and you can have a peek at their factory right here.

If you happen to be in the area I hear they’ll be glad to show you around in person.

Models and Pricing

Casita currently offers four different choices of fiberglass travel trailers and they start at about $11,000. Length of the trailers range from 13’ to 17’

13’ Patriot

This is the least expensive and smallest model which is still a fully featured RV. It sleeps 2-4 people depending on the options you choose and has it all including toilet, shower, kitchen, dining and sleeping areas.

Here are some more details:

Length: 13’
Height: 7’ 8”
Interior height: 5’ 10”
Overall Width: 6’ 8”
Approx dry weight (standard): 1630 lbs
Approx dry weight (deluxe): 1880 lbs
Standard tire size: 14”
Axle capacity: 3500 lbs
Sleeps: 2-4

16’ and 17’ Spirit

This Casita camper model an upgrade in size from the Patriot and the main addition besides more room is an extra dinette booth with under seat storage that converts to a single bed.

There’s more room to stand around, sit, eat and store things. This model is ideal if it’s more than just two of you. So this is the family version. When camping, the kids can have their own space to eat and hang out. There are even options for bunk beds.

Details for the 16’ Model:

Length: 16’
Height: 7’ 8”
Interior height: 5’ 10”
Overall Width: 6’ 8”
Approx dry weight (standard): 1970 lbs
Approx dry weight (deluxe): 2185 lbs
Standard tire size: 14”
Axle capacity: 3500 lbs
Sleeps: 2-6

The 17’ Casita camper is taller and more spacious. This one is ideal for taller people because you’ll get more headroom with the 17’ version. Below are the details.

Length: 17’
Height: 8’ 11”
Interior height: 6’ 1.5”
Overall Width: 6’ 8”
Approx dry weight (standard): 2210 lbs
Approx dry weight (deluxe): 2480 lbs
Standard tire size: 14”
Axle capacity: 3500 lbs
Sleeps: 2-6

16’ and 17’ Freedom

This is my favorite of the Casita camper models because it’s designed to where you can leave the main dinette in the bed position and you can use the separate sitting and dining area so you don’t have to convert it everyday.

I think the Freedom is perfect for a couple who wants a little bit of luxury. You know, a little more comfort than the smaller Patriot version. Did I mention the separate dining area has swivel captain chairs? I like that. Downside is you can’t convert this area to a bed and it doesn’t have storage underneath like the Spirit.

Details for the 16’ Model:

Length: 16’
Height: 7’ 8"
Interior height: 5’ 10"
Overall Width: 6’ 8"
Approx dry weight (standard): 1970 lbs
Approx dry weight (deluxe): 2185 lbs
Standard tire size: 14"
Axle capacity: 3500 lbs
Sleeps: 2-6

The 17’ model like the Spirit I think is made for taller people. Below are the nuts and bolts.

Length: 17’
Height: 8’ 11"
Interior height: 6’ 1.5"
Overall Width: 6’ 8"
Approx dry weight (standard): 2210 lbs
Approx dry weight (deluxe): 2480 lbs
Standard tire size: 14"
Axle capacity: 3500 lbs
Sleeps: 2-6

16’ and 17’ Liberty

Last but not least we have another Casita camper... the Liberty. This one is really just a change in the layout inside. Here’s the main difference...

You have the dinette that converts into a double bed plus two single beds on each side.

Or you can convert the entire thing into a king sized bed which sounds ultra nice for a couple that’s already used to that.

Below are the ins and outs of these models which are actually similar to the Freedom and Spirit models.

Details for the 16’ Model:

Length: 16’
Height: 7’ 8”
Interior height: 5’ 10”
Overall Width: 6’ 8”
Approx dry weight (standard): 1970 lbs
Approx dry weight (deluxe): 2185 lbs
Standard tire size: 14”
Axle capacity: 3500 lbs
Sleeps: 2-6

The 17’ model like the others is catered towards taller people, details below.

Length: 17’
Height: 8’ 11”
Interior height: 6’ 1.5”
Overall Width: 6’ 8”
Approx dry weight (standard): 2210 lbs
Approx dry weight (deluxe): 2480 lbs
Standard tire size: 14”
Axle capacity: 3500 lbs
Sleeps: 2-6

For more information on this Casita camper and all the others follow the link to the manufacturer. The link opens in a new window where you’ll find pictures, floor plans and some more information.