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Casita Travel Trailers – Review of Model Lineup

Published on August 18th, 2018 by Ray & Tammy Roman This post was updated on August 11th, 2022

Casita Travel Trailers is a manufacturer of all-fiberglass lightweight travel trailers. They have been manufacturing travel trailers in Rice, TX, since 1983.

This post will look at their four models, including features, options, and specifications.

Model Lineup

Casita Trailers makes four models of all-fiberglass campers. They are the following:

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• The Freedom
• The Liberty
• The Independence

All Casita travel trailers are available in two models. The Standard model does not include a bathroom, whereas the Deluxe models include a bathroom with a separate toilet and shower.

The Casita Spirit is an excellent lightweight travel trailer for families or couples. It is designed with two distinct sleeping areas that can be converted into dinettes. The two dinettes provide ample and comfortable seating for up to 6 people.

If you like, leave the rear dinette in its double bed position permanently.  The Spirit is available in 16-foot and 17-foot models for both the Standard and Deluxe. The Standard version has no bathroom and can sleep 6. The Deluxe version has a bathroom and shower and can comfortably sleep 3-4.

Nest up in the Casita travel trailer line-up is the Freedom. The Casita Freedom offers a double bed that converts to extra seating or dining for 4.

You also get upholstered swivel captain chairs. The swivel chairs are next to a screen picture window, providing a nice little reading area for a comfortable retreat. 

As with all Casita models , it comes in a Standard layout that sleeps four but has no bathroom, or the Deluxe model that sleeps two and has a spacious bath and shower.

The Casita Liberty is another step up in their line of travel trailers. This model has spacious floor plans that offer more versatility than the Spirit or Freedom above. 

The Liberty has two dining areas that can be converted to a double bed, two small single beds or a spacious king-size bed.

Like all Casita travel trailers, it is an excellent model for couples. The standard model has no bathroom and can sleep four, while the Deluxe model has a bathroom and can sleep two.

Independence

The Independence is the last model in the Casita lineup. The Independence offers two permanent twin beds .

This allows a couple to easily access the kitchen and bathroom without disturbing their partner. There is plenty of under-bed storage, and you also get 3 picture windows.

The windows are screened and operable, allowing for cross ventilation, lots of natural light, and a great scenic view of your surroundings.

Like all the other Casita travel trailers, it is available with or without a bathroom. Unlike the other models that come in 16 or 17 feet, the Independence is only available as a 17-footer.

Casita travel trailers have many standard features and over a dozen optional features. Below is just some of the features in each of the six categories.

Running  / Gear Chassis

• 14″ Tire Wheels
• Torsion Rubber Ride Suspension
• Electric Brakes
• Welded Stabilizer Jacks
• 2-Piece Marine Grade Fiberglass Body
• Outside Storage Compartment
• Two 20 lb Gas Bottles
• LED Running / Tail / Stop Lights
• City Water Connection
• Custom Marine Grade Furniture
• Carpet Lined Storage Compartments
• 12V Lighting and 12V Outlet
• Indoor Outdoor Carpet
• Mini Blinds
• Deluxe Insulation

Bedroom and Plumbing

• Marine Grade Fiberglass Shower
• 6 Gallon Water Heater with Electronic Ignition
• Sewer Hose Storage
• 15 Gallon Black Water Tank
• 16 Gallon Fresh Water Tank
• 13 Gallon Gray Water Holding Tank
• Safety Egress Window
• Smoke Detector
• LP Gas Detector
• Fire Extinguisher
• GFI Electrical Circuit

Kitchen and Appliances

• Power Range Hood with Light
• Two Burner Stove
• Silverware Drawer
• Microwave Ready

You can see all of the features of each model as well as the options available right here.

Overall we think the Casita Travel Trailers offer a great value and are perfect for couples. We don’t necessarily like the Standard version of each model since it does not have a bathroom. We prefer the Deluxe since it has a spacious shower and toilet. 

The Casita, across multiple forums online, gets good reviews from owners for quality of construction and company support. 

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17' Spirit Model

THE CASITA SPIRIT

The classic casita experience.

The Spirit model offers the Classic Casita experience with two distinct sleeping areas that transform into dining tables, comfortably accommodating six people. The rear dinette can be permanently converted into a double bed, while the side dinette provides the perfect dining ambiance with its location near a large, fully-functional screened picture window.

Sleeps: 3-5

17' Independence Model

THE CASITA INDEPENDENCE

Spacious twin beds and extra storage.

The Casita Independence is the perfect travel trailer for couples with its two permanent twin beds that offer convenient access to the kitchen and bathroom without disturbing each other. The roomy beds also offer ample under-bed storage and are easily accessible. With three large, fully-functional screened picture windows, you’ll enjoy extra cross ventilation, ample natural light, and stunning panoramic views.

Sleeps: 2-4

17' Heritage Model

THE CASITA HERITAGE

Perfect for families on the go.

The Casita Heritage is an ideal option for larger families or first-time family campers. The deluxe version features a bathroom and shower, sleeping accommodations for four people, and a dinette that seats four with its back area conversion. Meanwhile, the standard model can comfortably sleep up to six people.

 Sleeps: 4-6

17' Freedom Model

THE CASITA FREEDOM

Ultimate luxury. swivel captains chairs..

The Casita Freedom Deluxe provides comfort and convenience for couples, featuring a permanent double bed that quickly transforms into a seating and dining area for four. With a spacious separate lounge and dining area, plush swiveling chairs, and a fully-operational screened picture window, it’s the perfect place for dining, reading, or even working on the go, wherever your travels take you.

17' Liberty Model

THE CASITA LIBERTY

Versatility. convenience. comfort..

The Liberty Model features ample natural light and breathtaking views with its three large, fully operational screened picture windows. Its flexible design offers multiple sleeping options, including a spacious double bed created from the rear dinette, two small single beds, or a king-sized bed by converting both dinettes. With the option to keep the rear dinette as a permanent double bed and the smaller forward table for dining and seating, the Liberty Model provides comfort and versatility for all your travels.

We love our Casita, perfect little trailer. One note: you must keep it neat and clean, because people always want to look inside.. gas stations, campgrounds, any place you stop. Thank you, we love quality of our Casita trailer.

Morro Bay, CA

“I love this camper so much, we named it “Nikita Casita”. Nikita is a song by Elton John, which we love. I was very impressed with your sales coordinators, as I know they care about the quality and the needs of customers like us.”

Stockton, CA

“We have loved and enjoyed our Casita since purchasing it from you and hope to enjoy it for years to come. It is truly a quality product and a very sensible choice.”

Palmyra, VA

“We did a lot of research before buying our camper and time and time again, we kept coming back to Casita as the camper with the best reviews. Casitas hold their value for decades and are a durable, lightweight, economical camper. The staff is friendly and helpful and all campers are made on site, to order. We have recommended Casita to many people and have received much use and enjoyment from ours!”

Jennifer Vieira

“Best value in a small fiberglass trailer. easy to tow, easy to setup. They’re bigger on the inside.”

Guy Durrant

“We are really happy with our new 2021 Casita Independence Deluxe, and especially how well we were treated during the entire purchasing process. This is our second Casita. We really enjoyed our 2018 Spirit Deluxe trailer while we owned it, and look forward to years of enjoyment with our new unit. Our Spirit sold immediately after being listed, and at the price we were asking. Casita trailers are built to last and they hold value as well!”

Henry Scharf

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Casita Trailer Pricing Guide: All Models Included

Are you thinking about buying a Casita trailer but not sure what they cost?

If so, you’re in the right place, because in this blog post we provide a complete cost breakdown of the entire Casita trailer lineup.

By providing the pricing for all five Casita models as well as what affects their pricing.

Plus, we also provide a brief review and walkthrough of each model.

So that you can better understand the differences between each model to know which one might be the best fit for you and your family.

How Much Does a Casita Trailer Cost?

Regardless of the model, all Casita trailers—including the Spirit, Independence, Heritage, Freedom, and Liberty—have the same starting price of either $30,996 or $32,694.

Which is impacted by the version of the trailer, as every Casita is available in either a standard or deluxe version.

Casita Spirit

Quick Specs

• Starting Price : $30,996 / $32,694
• Length : 17 Feet
• Dry Weight : 2,210 – 2,480 Pounds
• Sleeping Capacity : 3 – 5 (Depending On Version)
• Bathroom : 3-Piece Wet Bath (Deluxe Version Only)

The Casita Spirit, which is often referred to as the classic Casita , offers one of the most well-rounded family-friendly floorplans that Casita makes.

As the Spirit offers two separate dinette booths, that can be converted into sleeping berths, providing convertible sleeping space for up the three people.

Casita Spirit Floorplans

This isn’t the only potential sleeping accommodation in the trailer though, because the Casita Spirit, like all Casita models, is available in both a standard and deluxe version.

And one of the biggest differences between these two versions is how the front of the trailer is laid out.

As the Spirit Deluxe offers a full three-piece wet bath with a small sink, shower, and toilet.

While the Spirit Standard offers front bunk beds, bringing the total sleeping capacity up to five.

Regardless of which version you choose though, the Casita Spirit makes a great choice for families looking for a small lightweight travel trailer that is both versatile as well as practical.

For more information on the Casita Spirit and to see a 3D tour of the interior, check out Casita’s website by clicking here .

Casita Independence

• Sleeping Capacity : 2 – 4 (Depending On Version)

Like the Casita Spirit from above, the Casita Independence is offered in both a standard and deluxe version.

Which dictates whether the trailer has front bunk beds and sleeping for four, or a front three-piece wet bath and sleeping for two.

A difference though between the Spirit and Independence is that the Independence offers two north-to-south permanent twin beds in the rear as opposed to a convertible dinette booth.

Casita Independence Floorplans

But that’s not the only layout difference between these two Casita models.

As the Independence model, due in large part to its north-to-south twin bed design, offers no dining or eating space inside the trailer.

Which might be a deal breaker for some, as it can make eating inside the trailer kind of awkward.

Also, with the Casita Independence lacking any sort of table you might find yourself relying on the beds to provide counter space when needed.

As there are very few flat surfaces in the Independence to set things on, due to the lack of a dinette table.

However, with all that being said, if you’re looking for twin beds or a bed that’s easier to get in and out of, the Casita Independence might be the right choice for you.

As the Independence is the only Casita model that offers a permanent twin-bed layout .

For more information on the Casita Independence and to see a 360-degree tour of the interior, check out Casita’s website by clicking here .

Casita Heritage

• Sleeping Capacity : 4 – 6 (Depending On Version)

At first glance, it might appear that the Casita Spirit from above and the Casita Heritage share the same floor plan.

However, upon closer inspection, there is one key difference between these two very similar models.

And that’s the difference in sleeping capacity between the Spirit and the Heritage.

As the Heritage is able to offer one additional sleeping space in both the standard and deluxe versions compared to the Spirit.

Casita Heritage Floorplans

Bringing the total sleeping capacity of the Casita Heritage to either four or six depending on whether you opt for the standard or deluxe version of the trailer.

Which is the highest sleeping capacity offered on a Casita travel trailer .

But just how does the Heritage model manage to squeak out another sleeping spot in a trailer that has the exact same dimensions and general layout as the Spirit?

The answer is that Casita Heritage offers bunk beds in place of the side dinette booth found on the Spirit.

This means that not only does the Casita Heritage have two sets of bunk beds in the standard version but also that the trailer is able to offer a four-person sleeping capacity even if you opt for the deluxe version, which deletes the front bunk beds for a wet bath.

Because of this, the Casita Heritage makes a great choice for a family of four that needs a four-person sleeping capacity but doesn’t want to give up the convenience of having a built-in bathroom .

For more info on the Casita Heritage and to see a 3D tour of the interior, check out Casita’s website by clicking here .

Casita Freedom

While the Casita Freedom does offer a four-person sleeping capacity in the standard version, the deluxe version of the Freedom is where this model really shines.

As the Casita Freedom Deluxe makes the ultimate small lightweight couples trailer , thanks to the trailer’s rear dinette booth/double bed, full-featured mid-galley, two caption swivel chairs, and front full three-piece wet bath.

Casita Freedom Floorplans

Making the Freedom Deluxe perfect for couples who like to travel with all the comforts of home.

Plus, because the two captain swivel chairs have a built-in table between them, it allows the seating area to be used as a makeshift dinette booth.

Allowing you to leave the rear dinette booth/double bed as a permanent bed, which is far more convenient while camping and traveling.

For more information on the Casita Freedom Deluxe and to see a 360-degree view of the interior, check out Casita’s website by clicking here .

Casita Liberty

The Casita Liberty offers the same front layout as every other Casita model with either bunk beds in the standard version or a wet bath in the deluxe version.

Where this model really stands out though is in its rear layout.

As the Liberty offers one of the most flexible and convertible rear layouts out of all the Casita models .

Allowing the space to be used as a four-person dinette booth/double bed with extra seating or as one large king-size bed that measures 82 inches long by 76 inches wide.

Casita Liberty Floorplans

Regardless of its configuration though, the Liberty, like all Casita models, offers a well-equipped kitchenette, a good amount of storage, and lots of creature comforts.

For more information on the Casita Liberty and to see a 3D tour of the interior, check out Casita’s website by clicking here .

What Affects the Cost of a Casita Travel Trailer?

As mentioned above, one of the biggest factors that can impact the cost of a Casita trailer is its version .

As the deluxe version of the trailer regardless of which model you choose has a starting price that’s $1,698 more compared to the standard version.

For that extra $1,698 though, you get a three-piece wet bath with a combined shower, toilet, and bathroom vanity as well as a standard air conditioner.

However, the version of the camper isn’t the only thing that can impact the price of a Casita trailer.

Because, while all Casitas come well-equipped with numerous standard features, including marine-grade two-piece fiberglass construction, versatile sleeping accommodations, and a full-functioning galley, there are also many optional features that can add additional cost to the trailer .

So to give you a better idea of the true cost of a Casita trailer, we’ve compiled the below list that highlights all the different upgrades available for the Casita trailer and its corresponding price.

Optional Exterior Upgrades (2023 Pricing)

• Aluminum Cased Patio Awning – $879
• 180W Solar Panel – $729
• 230W Solar Panel – $899
• 15-Inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels – $269
• High Lift Suspension Package – $199
• Outside Shower/Wash Station – $149
• Maintenance Free AGM Deep Cycle Battery – $279
• Electric Tongue Jack – $189
• Friction Anti-Sway Control – $89
• Anderson “No Sway” Distribution Hitch – $489
• Casita Trailer Cover – $299
• Leveling Block Set – $49
• Water Filter – $25
• Surge Protector – $97

Optional Interior Upgrades (2023 Pricing)

• Roof Mounted Air Conditioner – $879 (Standard on Deluxe)
• Furnace – $499
• Microwave Oven – $239
• Video Entertainment Package – $499
• Roller Window Shades – $299
• Folding Kitchen Shelf – $89
• Casita Kit – $99

(For the most current upgrade pricing be sure to contact Casita Travel Trailers directly at 1-800-442-9986.)

How Much Does a Used Casita Trailer Cost?

If you’re looking to save some money when buying a Casita trailer, one of the best ways to do this is to buy a used one.

As you can often save $10,000 or more when buying a used Casita compared to a new one.

As you can see below from actual listings of used Casita trailers for sale on rvtrader.com at the time of this writing.

Used Casta Trailer Listings (Least to Most Expensive)

• 1998 Casita Spirit Deluxe 16 – $15,000
• 2007 Casita Spirit Deluxe 17 – $16,995
• 2000 Casita Freedom Deluxe 17 – $19,995
• 2020 Casita Heritage Deluxe 17 – $23,000
• 2012 Casita Spirit Deluxe 16 – $23,500

To see current listings of used Casita trailers on rvtrader.com click here.

How Does the Casita Trailer Price Compare to Other Molded Fiberglass Campers?

The cost of a Casita trailer like all molded fiberglass campers can vary depending on its model, version, and options.

In general, though, the cost of a Casita trailer tends to be towards the middle when it comes to pricing for a molded fiberglass camper, costing more than a Scamp trailer but less than an Oliver trailer, as you can see below.

Are Casita Trailers Worth it?

Whether or not Casita trailers are worth it depends on your individual needs and circumstances.

As Casita trailers use an all-fiberglass non-stick frame construction, which makes the trailers much lighter compared to more traditional stick-frame RVs .

Because of this, they tend to be a popular choice for people who enjoy traveling and camping in small, lightweight trailers or who have a more limited tow vehicle, such as a small SUV or a 4-cylinder .

In addition, Casita trailers are often praised for their durability, longevity, high-quality construction, and easy towing .

However, they may not be the best choice for everyone.

As one potential drawback of the Casita is that they tend to be more expensive compared to other types of trailers .

Because of this, you need to weigh the added cost against the benefits that a Casita trailer provides.

Additionally, when it comes to travel trailers, Casitas tend to be on the smaller side, as they’re only 17 feet in length and just under 7 feet wide.

Because of this, they don’t have as much interior or storage space as larger trailers .

So it’s also important to figure out how much interior and storage space you need in a travel trailer.

If you’re looking for a small lightweight easy to tow camper though, that a variety of vehicles can tow, then the Casita trailer should definitely be on your shortlist .

How to Buy a Casita Trailer

Like other molded fiberglass campers, the buying process for a Casita trailer is a little different compared to the more traditional RV buying process.

Because while large RV manufacturers like Forest River, Thor, Coachmen, and Airstream sell their RVs through dealer networks, much like the auto industry, Casita uses a direct-to-consumer approach, by selling their trailers directly to the customer without a dealership middleman .

Which has both advantages and disadvantages.

Because while you don’t have to deal with pushy or unknowledgeable RV salespeople using this approach, it can also make viewing the trailer more challenging and the buying process more cumbersome.

To illustrate this point let’s take a look at the typical buying process for a new Casita trailer.

Step-By-Step Buying Process

• Step 1 : Perform initial research on the Casita trailer by learning about the different models, pricing, specs, and available features on their website at www.casitatraveltrailers.com .
• Step 2 : View a Casita trailer in person by either visiting their showroom at 5029 SE McKinney in Rice, Texas, or by using the Casita Discovery Progam, which connects you with local Casita owners in your area that are willing to answer questions and show you their personal Casita trailer.
• Step 3 : Order the trailer by calling Casita at 1-800-442-9986 to speak with one of their sales reps that will walk you through the ordering and financing process if needed.
• Step 4 : Recieve a pick-up time and date when the Casita will be ready for pickup.
• Step 5 : On the delivery date return to the dealership in Rice Texas to pick up the trailer, which includes a full tour of the trailer, final paperwork completion, and payment via cashier’s check or wire. (Wire must be completed three days prior to pick up.)
• Step 6 : Stay at a campground close to the dealership and camp for a day or two in the trailer to make sure there are no issues before traveling home with the camper. (Not required but a good idea.)

Final Thoughts

The cost of a Casita trailer can vary greatly depending on the version, features, age, and condition of the camper.

As basic used Casita trailers cost as little as $15,000, while loaded new models can cost upwards of $40,000 or more.

So it’s important to consider your budget and needs when shopping for a Casita trailer.

Because whether you’re looking for a simple and economical option or a fully loaded and luxurious model, there is a Casita trailer out there to fit your needs and budget.

Jason is an avid lover of RVs and the RV lifestyle. He is both a writer and editor for RV Owner HQ and has been RVing and camping for over 20 years.

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