RV sewer line low clearance

[RACKMAN]

Hello All. My family and I are the owners of a new Micro Mini 2306BHS. It has the Off-Road package and I’m overall happy with the ground clearance but the sewer line is ridiculously low and exposed. Has anyone built a custom skid plate or cage type of guard to protect the sewer line or come up with another type of solution for this low hanging sewer pipe?
My family and I get into some rough terrain regularly as we like to get far into the backcountry and away from the crowds. My previous trailer(Rockwood Roo) had high clearance including the sewer pipes being higher than this unit.
Thanks.

[RADRick1]

This is a major concern for me on our new 27BHSS. I could see it being ripped off in even a moderate driveway ramp if I'm not careful. I understand the need for a low point to drain the tanks efficiently, but mine seems extreme. I'm considering a loop of steel bolted to the frame to protect it, but that would reduce my ground clearance even more. I may just cut stuff up and redo it, but that's major surgery.

[backtrack15]

This is one of a couple “misses” for Winnebago on the 2306BHS. I’m thinking the best option would be to re-route the drain piping that is below the chloroplast to bring it further forward (closer to the rear wheels). It’ll require advance planning as once you make that first cut you are committed.

I can’t believe they’ve never bothered to fix this or the wasted cabinet space behind the monitor/slide/awning switches.

[SonofBert]

Originally Posted by backtrack15

This is one of a couple “misses” for Winnebago on the 2306BHS. I’m thinking the best option would be to re-route the drain piping that is below the chloroplast to bring it further forward (closer to the rear wheels). It’ll require advance planning as once you make that first cut you are committed.

I can’t believe they’ve never bothered to fix this or the wasted cabinet space behind the monitor/slide/awning switches.

C'mon man, this 2306bhs https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/202...BHS-5013629652 has factory lift and the drain doesn't look bad at all. I bet it would easily clear a 10" rock offroad.

235/75/15 tires are 29", so the center of the hub is 14.5 inches off of the ground. That trailer looks like the drain is about center of the hub so can easily clear a 10" rock.

[Goodspike]

Originally Posted by SonofBert

C'mon man, this 2306bhs https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/202...BHS-5013629652 has factory lift and the drain doesn't look bad at all. I bet it would easily clear a 10" rock offroad.

Wow, 56 pictures for a trailer! Around here a $3,000,000 house wouldn't have that many pictures.

Mine is set at the lowest setting and I was thinking about raising it up to the middle setting, which I think is about 1.25 inches higher. I don't want to go too high though because I think I'm just about right for wind resistance, matching the bottom of the trailer to the bottom of my truck.

[backtrack15]

It's totally acceptable when the truck/trailer are on the same plane.

I'm a bit concerned I might hit it on my driveway transition due to the initial slope (a bit steep initially, then much less so) and the distance between the pipe and the rear wheel. It feels like it is going to be close. It'd be a non issue if they had plumbed it 1-foot closer to the rear wheel or with a bit less drop as it came across the trailer. I've seen other photos (like below) that make it look more severe.

[SonofBert]

Originally Posted by Goodspike

Wow, 56 pictures for a trailer! Around here a $3,000,000 house wouldn't have that many pictures.

Mine is set at the lowest setting and I was thinking about raising it up to the middle setting, which I think is about 1.25 inches higher. I don't want to go too high though because I think I'm just about right for wind resistance, matching the bottom of the trailer to the bottom of my truck.

Depends on how much ground clearance you want. If you want max ground clearance for offroading over rocks and through gullies the higher the better. Everybody has to find the balance they need

[SonofBert]

Originally Posted by backtrack15

It's totally acceptable when the truck/trailer are on the same plane.

I'm a bit concerned I might hit it on my driveway transition due to the initial slope (a bit steep initially, then much less so) and the distance between the pipe and the rear wheel. It feels like it is going to be close. It'd be a non issue if they had plumbed it 1-foot closer to the rear wheel or with a bit less drop as it came across the trailer. I've seen other photos (like below) that make it look more severe.

Good pic. Seeing that, it looks like with the lift and 235/75/15's you'll still have 10 inches of clearance before the drain hits a rock. Driveway clearance, the drain won't hit anything the rear bumper won't. That trailer looks pretty dang nice, maybe shorten the drains for caution (easily done).

[Thorkhunt]

I also have the problem with sewer line clearance on the back roads here in wv , some are dirt and gravel and sometimes the angle of the road would threaten to hit sewer drain,
I have increased height by making sure axles are set for highest setting and I made a cut on gray and black lines about 10 inches from where they come thru trailer floor and added flex couplings on both lines .
I then drilled a second hole in strap that holds drain and I can lift it until it’s just below trailer frame and rebolt in upper position.

Upon reaching better roads I can lower drain back to original position

[Archer1500]

I feel like I should know this, but how do I adjust the height of the axles on my 2306 BHS?

Thank you!

[tinglett]

Originally Posted by Archer1500

I feel like I should know this, but how do I adjust the height of the axles on my 2306 BHS?

Check the pdf in this post: https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/...ml#post3893967

Note that doc is from 2018. I have the same axles, but I believe newer models do not have the adjustment and are already at the high position. If you have 15" tires you probably already are in the top position or have the newer non-adjustable (high) axle.

Attached is a picture under my 2108ds showing the adjustable axles that you see in that pdf. The pdf doesn't show exactly how the trailer is mounted, but you can see in my photo that it's actually the metal coming down from above that is bolted in front of the axle plate.

[Archer1500]

I looked at my axles, they are height adjustable, and while my brackets look different, mine are already on the highest setting. I think that’s because of the wheel/tire combo my camper came with.
Thanks again!

[tinglett]

As you can see, mine are still at the lowest setting. I plan to leave my wheels at the 14" size, but I am seriously thinking about raising it to the top setting. That's a lift of about 3" that will give me a bit more clearance, but more wind drag, too (I assume), and a higher step to climb into the rig. I think the clearance might be worth it, and so far I haven't been hearing folks complain about their Micro Minnie being too high. But, worst case, I can put it back again.

Hang on to the instructions, though, as they show it's more than just moving to different holes. Those angle brackets on the side are used for the higher setting and are really just stored there in the low setting.

[Marine359]

Todd,
Ours is in the high position with 15” wheels. For comfort and safety, It does require us to deploy a portable step on the ground. An exercise step works well.