Micro Minnie Thread - Page 4

Bhfromme · 04-24-2018, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MainelyScott

With my 2108DS I modified the bench storage by adding matched doors to the ends of the seats (facing the kitchen). This made for much easier access to the under seat storage. We just put the commonly used stuff near those doors. You should be able to order extra doors at the dealer's, framing out was easy to do from the back side and then cut the hole and sand the edges. Also we discovered that some storage can be found under the bed as the couch (when laid down) leaves about 8-10 inches of extra space that is not otherwise used.

On the 2108DS there is a concern when it comes to dropping something down behind the Murphy bed but in front of the storage area you mentioned. We dropped a pillow in there and we looked like the three stooges trying to get that pillow out of there. If it had been a cell phone or something small it would have been even more interesting.

MainelyScott · 04-24-2018, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhfromme

On the 2108DS there is a concern when it comes to dropping something down behind the Murphy bed but in front of the storage area you mentioned. We dropped a pillow in there and we looked like the three stooges trying to get that pillow out of there. If it had been a cell phone or something small it would have been even more interesting.

In the front storage cabinet way forward there is a small panel (one on each side) remove the screws and you can access that area from there...that's how I retrieved my pillow when it disappeared

Bhfromme · 04-24-2018, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MainelyScott

With my 2108DS I modified the bench storage by adding matched doors to the ends of the seats (facing the kitchen). This made for much easier access to the under seat storage. We just put the commonly used stuff near those doors. You should be able to order extra doors at the dealer's, framing out was easy to do from the back side and then cut the hole and sand the edges. Also we discovered that some storage can be found under the bed as the couch (when laid down) leaves about 8-10 inches of extra space that is not otherwise used.

I would love to see some pictures of those doors under the dinette benches. Sounds pretty ideal to me...

MainelyScott · 04-24-2018, 04:06 PM

No Idea if I did it right, haven't posted photos before... I used doors meant for the cabinet over the television. Long story short, some were replaced under warranty because the dealer didn't think they looked good enough. I got to keep them though and I know how to fix finishes and wood work. The photos were upright when I loaded them somehow they rotated in the process.

Bhfromme · 04-24-2018, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MainelyScott

No Idea if I did it right, haven't posted photos before... I used doors meant for the cabinet over the television. Long story short, some were replaced under warranty because the dealer didn't think they looked good enough. I got to keep them though and I know how to fix finishes and wood work. The photos were upright when I loaded them somehow they rotated in the process.

Man that's really sweet. I love it.

bigb · 04-24-2018, 05:10 PM

Here ya go

old_engineer · 04-25-2018, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by blueridge-fl

Here is the one we got.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks. I'll have to give them a look as they have a size that might accommodate my computer needs.

bigb · 04-25-2018, 06:42 PM

Thanks for all the help so far, Saturday we will go back to the dealer and look at the 2106FBS that they found in their inventory after I told them their own website said they had one. We plan to try the beds both in the 2108DS & the 2106FBS, as well as trying all the couches.

Meanwhile Jennifer from Winnebago got back to me and said the engineers told her that the 15K AC unit does not increase the height, and the mattress on the Murphy bed is the same quality as the Queen, just smaller. Not sure if I believe that.

Everyone has said that 1 AC seems to be enough, whereas on the Airstream forum most recommend 2 units on anything 25 feet and up. I think this might be because the Airstreams have a lot of window area, and perhaps all that silver aluminum on the roof might absorb a lot of heat.

By the time we figure out everything we want we may end up ordering a unit if we don't find one ready built with all that we want. The dealership is trying to get us to buy right away by offering discounts we have not asked for yet.

Again I really appreciate having owners to talk with, this seems to be the only forum with decent activity on the micros.

MainelyScott · 04-26-2018, 04:50 AM

We got one of those memory foam toppers (about an 1-1/2" thick) for the mattress, makes the bed much more comfortable and it still hinges up just fine.

Fred 2106DS · 04-26-2018, 07:09 PM

If interested, I just posted information about my solar install on my 2106DS at http://www.irv2.com/forums/f101/winn...ml#post4159188 post #4195. Thanks.

68runner · 04-28-2018, 08:11 AM

I have 2018 2106 DS Micro Minnie. All new experience for a Senior. Used it 1 time. We loved it.
However there are some issues with it that need to be taken care of. The doors to the storage area leak when it rains. Urine smell around toilet. It is not the tank. Tank has been cleaned 3 times and chemicals added. Probably will change the toilet to a dometic 310.

bigb · 04-29-2018, 09:38 AM

Those of you towing with a pickup and equalizer hitch, are you able to open the tail gate while hitched up?

Bhfromme · 04-29-2018, 09:59 AM

Funny you ask. I tow with an SUV and the motor on the tongue jack prevents me from opening the hatch while hitched. I'm using a standard draw bar with an 8" shank. Camping World has one with a 12" shank. Hopefully the hatch will clear with the extended draw bar. Not sure about a tailgate but if it's not missing by much the extended draw bar might do the trick.

bigb · 04-29-2018, 11:32 AM

We don't have our trailer yet but in the past I was not able to open the tailgate while towing a Forest River with a Blue Ox. This makes things just a bit harder if you need to get to something in the bed when you have a topper/shell. I am very reluctant to use a longer draw bar as it will move the ball that much further back from the TV rear axle increasing sway & increase the tongue weight due to the leverage.

Can the jack be turned? I have also considered a Hensley design hitch which may offer more space.

Bhfromme · 04-29-2018, 12:26 PM

I'm told it can be turned by loosening the three bolts at the base. Not sure how much extra sway I'll get extending the draw bar 4" but it shouldn't be much. Plus I have lots of extra tongue weight capacity on my Acadia so that's really not an issue for me either.

MainelyScott · 04-29-2018, 06:39 PM

On my Tahoe the hatch bumps the motor on the hitch jack, the glass will open though. Once I realized the clearance issue I just started paying more attention to how I load things.

blueridge-fl · 04-30-2018, 05:34 AM

Using an equalizer hitch I can open my tailgate on my Tundra towing a MM 2106. However, I could not drive like that because the tailgate just barely touches the crank handle. I've seen lots of people with power jacks turn them sideways in order to open the tailgate.

68runner · 04-30-2018, 05:40 AM

Thanks for the info. I have a 2106DS. Trying to decide between the 310 and 320.

old_engineer · 04-30-2018, 09:20 AM

With my old trailer and a manual jack I could open the tailgate. With the new trailer and an electric jack I cannot. I have seen reports of people turning the jacks and being able to use the tailgate but haven't tried myself.

Fred 2106DS · 05-01-2018, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 68runner

Thanks for the info. I have a 2106DS. Trying to decide between the 310 and 320.

Welcome aboard! I installed a 320 in my 2016 2106DS. Make sure you have enough additional depth to install whichever model you choose. I ended up with only about a 1/4" between the back of the toilet and the wall. Both the 310 and 320 are deeper than the 300.