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03-25-2021, 09:31 AM
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Winnebago Camper
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Mirror extensions
I have a 2018 Canyon Denali and will soon have a Micro Minnie 2108FBS.
Does anyone have a similar set-up and if so, do you use mirror extensions.
I don't use them while towing my Minnie Drop 170S.
Thanks in advance.
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Howard, Lori and Dudley the Bernese
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03-25-2021, 10:31 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Asheville, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dud
I have a 2018 Canyon Denali and will soon have a Micro Minnie 2108FBS.
Does anyone have a similar set-up and if so, do you use mirror extensions.
I don't use them while towing my Minnie Drop 170S.
Thanks in advance.
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Hi Howard,
I have the identical rig you have.
I do not use extension mirrors. It’s pretty easy to see both side, except toward the rear of the trailer. Instead of extension mirrors, I installed a Vakry rear view camera. This covers all the blind spots.
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Jim. Former, 2021b Micro Minnie 2108DS
Medically grounded, but still lurking the Micro Minnie Discussions
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03-25-2021, 10:38 AM
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Winnebago Camper
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Thanks Jim, I thought I would get a response from you
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Howard, Lori and Dudley the Bernese
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03-25-2021, 10:45 AM
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Winnebago Owner
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Location: Asheville, NC
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BTW,
I got the tip on the Vakry from Phil Auldrige. Inexpensive and easy install. See his post at: https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/...ra-360177.html
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Jim. Former, 2021b Micro Minnie 2108DS
Medically grounded, but still lurking the Micro Minnie Discussions
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03-26-2021, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Marine359
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That looks like an awesome camera system.
Where do you place the monitor in your Denali?
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Howard, Lori and Dudley the Bernese
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03-26-2021, 07:57 AM
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Winnebago Owner
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The two sided tape that comes with it will hold the monitor to the dash above the center console. It doesn’t obstruct forward vision there. Unless, I found if you park on a steep hill it will fall off. I don’t want to put screws into the dashboard, so maybe I’ll try 3m velotape.
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Jim. Former, 2021b Micro Minnie 2108DS
Medically grounded, but still lurking the Micro Minnie Discussions
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03-26-2021, 01:36 PM
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Winnebago Camper
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I made my purchase on 'zon today...thanks
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Howard, Lori and Dudley the Bernese
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03-27-2021, 03:30 PM
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Winnebago Owner
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Found a solution to mounting the monitor. Turn the mount down at an angle so that the base with the two sided tape rests against the Bose depression in the dash and the base of the monitor rests on the dash. Apply a strip of 1/2” Scotch VHB two sided tape to the base of the monitor. Now press the monitor with exposed tape onto the dash. Problem solved.
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Jim. Former, 2021b Micro Minnie 2108DS
Medically grounded, but still lurking the Micro Minnie Discussions
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03-28-2021, 10:54 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 148
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our setup on GMC Canyon
Camera/monitor came from amazon
autovox td-2
Don’t use towing mirrors on the 2108fbs
I leave the monitor installed permanently.
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03-31-2021, 07:33 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Austin, TX
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Regarding a place for the rear camera dash monitor. Please be advised that Yakry will provide, for FREE, on request, a suction cup windshield mount for the display. That's what I use so I don't have to mar my dashboard, and it works great.
Also, instead of having an unruly power cord taking over your cockpit and a ligther socket, may I introduce you to these piggyback blade fuse holders from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I cut the lighter socket off the end of the display's power cable, then found a switched fuse location in the in-cabin fuse box.. remove the existing fuse, plug in the "pigtail" which has two fuse slots.. one for the original OEM component, and the second for your display unit (the kit comes with 4 different style ATC fuses.. one will certainly work in your vehicle).
That way, the display will turn on and off with your ignition, so you don't have to worry about powering it off every time. Then just push the thin display power cable in the tight slot between dash and windshield down to the fuse box.. it will be invisible, and take about 30 minutes.
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Phil and Dorothee Auldridge Austin, Texas
2108DS pulled by our 2019 Nissan Titan
RV camping since September 2020
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04-01-2021, 04:25 AM
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Winnebago Owner
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BTW Phil,
Thanks for your help on the second camera. I wired one of the connectors to a 12v cigarette lighter plug. Plug it into back seat outlet and route thru rear sliding window, and attach camera with magnets to tailgate. What a difference. With the in-dash backup cam, I could never quite tell if the ball was under the tongue. Now I can see exactly where the ball is. Happy wife, no longer needed during hookup.
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Jim. Former, 2021b Micro Minnie 2108DS
Medically grounded, but still lurking the Micro Minnie Discussions
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04-01-2021, 05:58 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Austin, TX
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Hi Jim,
Glad it worked for you. We just bought a new Nissan Titan with backup camera built in, of course, and it works equally well (albeit not nearly as crisp and clear image as the Yankry), so currently my second camera sits gathering dust. Maybe I'll set it up with a memory chip for forward viewing in case of accident
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Phil and Dorothee Auldridge Austin, Texas
2108DS pulled by our 2019 Nissan Titan
RV camping since September 2020
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