2018 Micro Minnie 2106FBS Low Rider

[Joe2106fbs]

The suspension seems low on my 2018 Micro Minnie 2106FBS. I only have about 2" above the wheel to the wheel well. And all the tanks are empty including propane. The camper is empty. Front storage has about 200lb of stuff. And battery installed.

[creativepart]

Since it's "new to you" perhaps a previous owner put larger wheels and tires on the TT.

New Micro Minnie 2106 TTs come with ST205/75R14 trailer tires. What size is on yours now? I think I read ST215/75 on your sidewall. I don't know if that's enough of a difference to cause this or not.

According to Google:

The 205 has a section width of 7.99" and an outer diameter that measures 26.14" while the 215 has a section width of 8.5" and an outer diameter of 27".

[Eagle5]

Hi creativepart,
An intriguing idea. I ran the numbers myself, and it looks like it is just a touch over a ¼" change in radius.
Thanks, Eagle5

ST205/75R14
205mm = Tread Width = 8.071"
75% of that width is the height of the rubber = 6.053"
Total Diameter = 14" + (2 × 6.053") = 26.11"
Total Radius = 26.11" ÷ 2 = 13.06"

ST215/75R14
215mm = Tread Width = 8.465"
75% of that width is the height of the rubber = 6.349"
Total Diameter = 14" + (2 × 6.349") = 26.70"
Total Radius = 26.70" ÷ 2 = 13.35"

Increase in Radius:
13.35" - 13.06" = 0.29"

[RocknRoll]

Isn't the height of a MM adjustable? Maybe it's set at its lowest position.

[Joe2106fbs]

Thanks for the replies.
I put the 215's on the camper and putting them side by side they were extremely close in height.
I just bought this 2018 two weeks ago. And it was low then.
I looked into lift kit for the trailer to the frame. But I don't have the lifting capabilities.
These are torsion bars. I don't have any experience with them.
Can anybody elaborate about adjusting the suspension? Is there shocks that wear out?

[sshephard]

I have a 2018 2108DS and it would appear that the height of your TT is very close to that of mine. The trailer is pretty low, though I have never had any issues. There is a way to lift the trailer and if you do a search on this or on the Micro Minnie forum on Facebook, you will find plenty of information confirming that it is possible. (I'll try to post a photo but have never done this so who knows if it will work?)

[Joe2106fbs]

Thanks for the confirmation. I feel better that there are other trailers this low.
I have been still looking into it. But not much into yet.
Here are some pics of the suspension. Excuse the goop I had just sprayed with rat repellant.

[Bcborn]

Originally Posted by Joe2106fbs

The suspension seems low on my 2018 Micro Minnie 2106FBS. I only have about 2" above the wheel to the wheel well. And all the tanks are empty including propane. The camper is empty. Front storage has about 200lb of stuff. And battery installed.

Here is the fix, ETrailer as did Lippert use to carry the parts Lippert P/N LC270682. I could not find them on either site, so may be discontinued.

Have a look at Freds2106DS Album

https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/...albums530.html

or my album, as I took the info Fred provided and made my own. I altered the drawing to go with round holes to eliminate any movement. My album shows the before and after.

https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/...albums529.html

Lippert Instructions

https://lci-support-doc.s3.amazonaws...cd_0001411.pdf

Example using square tubing

[wahoonc]

There isn't any real adjustment to a torsion axle. Basically, it is some rubber rods inside the steel tube with the swing part of the axle shoved in while the rods were kept very cold to shrink them. See if you can find an axle tag with the manufacturer and number on it. There are specs for the axle (somewhere) that would include the loaded ride height and the drop unloaded.

I am very familiar with Airstream torsion axles, and I would guess that yours would be similar.

If they are the same you should have a downward tip to the arm with the trailer unloaded, and they should be even or slightly down when fully loaded. If they are negative (tip up) then they are overloaded or weak. If they don't drop at all when you lift the wheel off the ground then they are toast.

I actually prefer the torsion suspension for trailers, it gives a great ride and keeps the ride height lower, which makes for a stable tow and reduces the number of steps to get into the unit.

Aaron