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Old 09-18-2018, 07:18 AM   #1
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2018 year model - Micro Minnie 2108ds - Corrosion on a new trailer

After doing a thorough research on light-weight RVs, we decided for the Micro Minnie 2108ds. This past Saturday, we finally purchased a 2018 year model. I’m in Texas. A person from the dealer gave us a tour of the trailer explaining the functionality of every component. We were very excited of the purchase. HOWEVER, when we arrived home, we noticed that the grey and black tank handlers were very rusted. Then, I decided to do a quick inspection under the trailer and noticed that there was corrosion in multiple places, particularly heavily on the wheel drum components. The dealer said that it is normal since the trailer has been in the open for a while. For me it’s not normal. I sold my 2010 rv and after 9 years, it was not sign of corrosion under it. It looks like saline corrosion. What do you think? Is this normal? Should the corroded components be replaced under the warranty?
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Old 09-18-2018, 08:50 AM   #2
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I think a lot of of these campers are transported during the winter months to build up stock for summer. Salt may have been used on the roads in winter.

I doubt the corrosion will grow much. But it might be a good idea to wire brush the areas and spray paint them.

I’ve no idea what warranty will do about it.
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Old 09-18-2018, 09:09 AM   #3
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Thank you Rodney for your reply.

I think that it was exactly what happened! The trailer was delivered to Texas during the winter, and the dealer didn't wash it thoroughly. I'm glad to know that the corrosion will not grow much.

I was wondering if this type of corrosion issue was common when purchasing a new RV.

Thanks again.
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Old 09-18-2018, 02:33 PM   #4
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We bought our 2106FBS this past February and it doesn't have any corrosion like you show. It was delivered during the winter as well but I couldn't tell you what the road salt conditions might have been.
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Old 09-18-2018, 03:19 PM   #5
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I was wondering if this type of corrosion issue was common when purchasing a new RV.

Mine has some. I noticed it when I was adding a second propane quick connect at the rear for my grill. The worst spot I saw was on one of the brackets that holds the bottom aluminum siding piece that is below the fiberglass sides. The particular corroded bracket was behind the rear tire, which would have caught the road spray. I'll try and take a couple of pictures when I get home so you can compare.


I will probably replace the bracket, check the brake connections and maybe spray some rustoleum or similar on the frame if there are any bad spots.



My camper is a 2016 Winnebago Instinct 28RBDS, which is extremely similar to the Winnebago Plus 27RBDS.
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Old 09-18-2018, 06:47 PM   #6
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Thank you Rodney. I'd really appreciate it if you upload some pictures.
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Old 09-18-2018, 06:49 PM   #7
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In my trailer, the heavy corrosion is on the side where the connections are.
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Old 09-19-2018, 06:38 AM   #8
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Here are those pictures I promised.

The second pic is that bracket I mentioned. The last one shows the rear of the driver’s side I beam. I will probably address fixing this in the spring.
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Old 09-19-2018, 03:26 PM   #9
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Thank you for the pictures, and yes, I see where the corrosion is. It doesn't seem to be that much, right?
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Old 09-19-2018, 03:40 PM   #10
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I used to have a 2012 Heartland Edge TT with Lippert chassis and had rust on the frame and various steel straps, too. I just hit the rusting areas with Rustoleum Rust Reformer Direct to Rust Primer and then Rustoleum Black Flat Spray Paint over that. Annual thing. Every year I would look under the TT and see some rust somewhere.

Sorry if this is not what you want to hear but you are not going to find any affordable TT to buy that does not have rust that forms. I still have to hit a few rusting areas with the spray primer and paint every year on my current class A. Underneath my car, too.
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I’d highly recommend spraying those valves with WD-40 or lithium spray. Last spring I found that mine were stuck, I got them freed up, but I spray them down fairly often now.
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When prepping this spring I noticed the pan for my propane tanks was rusted. I took in off, wire brushed it, primed with rust inhibiting paint, then finished it off with a good coat of truck bed liner from a spray can.
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I like the WD-40 Special Gel spray for Rusty areas.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/WD-40-SP...00HO/206541930
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