Line photo: Casita publishes one photo for the Independence line, so it may show another floorplan. Windows and slides can differ from the 17 Deluxe described here.

Casita · Travel Trailer · 2027

Casita Independence 17 Deluxe

A fixed rear bed for two separates the Independence from the Spirit, which shares its 17-foot fiberglass body, weight and price. The Deluxe adds a wet bath with shower and a water heater, and like every small Casita it has a two-piece molded shell and, new for 2027, a fully encased composite subfloor.

Approx. price: ~$33,999; maker starting price
Length: 17 ft
Sleeps: 2

Specifications

Size

Exterior length: 17 ft
Exterior height: 8.9 ft
Sleeps: 2
Slide-outs: 0

Tanks and power

Factory solar: None
House battery: Group 31 AGM, 100 Ah (per maker FAQ); 300 Ah LiFePO4 + 2,000 W inverter + 200 W portable panel optional

Standard equipment named by the maker

Deluxe: couples plan, sleeps two, wet bath with shower (maker)
Molded fiberglass two-piece shell
Fully encased composite subfloor (new standard for 2027)
4.3 cu ft 12V refrigerator
High-lift axle package with 15" steel wheels standard
Galley standard; deluxe models add wet bath with shower and water heater
Two 20 lb propane tanks (maker FAQ)
Options: roof A/C with soft start, MaxxFan, solar/lithium package, video package

Weights

2027 maker figures

Dry weight (UVW): 2,530 lb
GVWR: 3,500 lb
Hitch weight, dry: not published
Cargo capacity (CCC): not published

970 lb between brochure dry weight and GVWR. Water (8.3 lb a gallon), food, gear, propane and dealer-added options all come out of it.

What these weights mean →

Size, to scale

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Casita Independence 17 Deluxe · 17 ft long · 8′11″ tall

Drawn to one scale from each camper's listed length and, where the maker publishes it, its exterior height. Outlines are typical for the camper type, not traced from this model. The figure is a 6 ft person. The dashed blue line is 25 ft, the length about 93% of national park campgrounds accept.