5 Years in an 84 Sq Ft Casita Trailer: A Full-Time Nomad's Story

Living in a Casita Trailer

• 🏠 Karen has been living full-time in her 2002 Casita Freedom Deluxe, an 84 sq ft fiberglass trailer, for the past 5 years.
• 💡 She initially moved into town due to an injury but used the time for a significant purge of her belongings to fit everything into her rig.
• 📏 The 14 ft long, 6 ft wide Casita is considered plenty of space after previously living in a Saturn station wagon.

Casita Interior and Storage Solutions

• 🛏️ The bed, which converts to a bench and table, is a double size but uses a single mattress to create extra storage space along the edge.
• 📦 Overhead storage is abundant, and Karen uses a detailed list to organize items in wooden boxes within her truck bed for easy access.
• 🍳 The kitchen features inherited 1950s cookware, a repurposed microwave space for pantry storage, and a two-burner cooktop with a modified vent.

Bathroom and Utilities

• 🚽 The Casita's bathroom is a wet bath, and Karen has added bins for storage and a plastic curtain to keep items dry during showers.
• 💡 She primarily uses her 80-90 watt portable solar panel for electricity, running all LED lights and appliances except the refrigerator and air conditioner, which can run on propane for off-grid living.
• 💧 Gray water is often used to water nearby trees and plants.

Personal Touches and Lifestyle

• ✨ Karen emphasizes the importance of seeing beauty everywhere and filling her living space with treasures from her travels, prioritizing memories over accumulating possessions.
• 🪟 She has implemented custom solutions for light blocking and insulation using Eclipse curtains and Reflectix for windows, enhancing comfort in various conditions.
• 🛋️ The captain's chairs, with newly upholstered fabric, are a comfortable seating area, and the dinette in the back is rarely used.