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10-09-2020, 06:21 PM
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Navy NFO 78
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: PA
Posts: 16
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Originally Posted by Shenight
Regarding winterizing....when you plan to travel and camp during the winter, how do you winterize and continue to be able to use the bathroom and water systems?
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My intent is to travel PA to AZ to winter using the TT. I will head due south to get out of the freezing temps as soon as possible and travel along the southern route. I'm trying to stay out of the freezing temps, but timing is critical. Northern TX and NM can bring freezing temps. In the meantime, I will put the pink antifreeze in the black tank and use hand carried water to flush the toilet. I'll keep the stored water in the car during the day, and the trailer at night with the LP furnace heat. I won't use the water system nor drain into the gray tank till I arrive in Phoenix. What'ya think???
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10-09-2020, 07:12 PM
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#382
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 13
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I just bought a 2021 Subaru Ascent and test drove the 2021 micro-mini we are buying. It handled better than my outback and scamp. The Ascent has a built-in car/trailer electronic brake tow sway control. I am so excited! Tow weight limit is 5000, 500# dry hitch weight.
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10-09-2020, 08:08 PM
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#383
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Sandy Eggo
Posts: 298
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shenight
I just bought a 2021 Subaru Ascent and test drove the 2021 micro-mini we are buying.
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Congrats!
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2020 Winnebago Minnie 2401RG
2014 Ram 2500 CCSB 4x4 6.7CTD
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10-09-2020, 08:16 PM
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#384
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Toe-puke-ah, Kansas
Posts: 115
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shenight
I just bought a 2021 Subaru Ascent and test drove the 2021 micro-mini we are buying. It handled better than my outback and scamp. The Ascent has a built-in car/trailer electronic brake tow sway control. I am so excited! Tow weight limit is 5000, 500# dry hitch weight.
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Sounds great. There's a Facebook group you might enjoy called "Rvs Without Trucks". 
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10-10-2020, 01:44 PM
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#385
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 55
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What is your tow vehicle? Which mini do you have and what are you getting for mileage?
Thanks
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10-10-2020, 01:48 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 55
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towing with 2020 3.0 liter chevy d-max??
Are any of you towing with the new 3.0 liter chevy(GMC) duramax diesel?
If so, what are your experiences?
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10-10-2020, 04:37 PM
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#387
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Toe-puke-ah, Kansas
Posts: 115
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bruceb
What is your tow vehicle? Which mini do you have and what are you getting for mileage?
Thanks
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2017 Ford Explorer, NA V6 w/towing package
2017 Micro Minnie 1705RD
23221 towing miles
12.7 mpg avg
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10-12-2020, 09:34 PM
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#388
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 8
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2017 F150 2.7L
2021 1700BH
12mpg
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10-19-2020, 06:59 AM
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#389
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 3
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2020 Ford Ranger with tow package.
Avg 16 mpg while towing
2021 Micro Minnie model 2108 TB
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10-26-2020, 08:23 PM
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#390
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Navy NFO 78
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: PA
Posts: 16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DoverTx
Old_Engineer & BigBird I was complaining about the actually millage that I get while NOT towing...... 14.5 mpg average around the Grapevine, Texas. Driving within 15 miles some freeway.... passive aggressive (nicely aggressive, not an A**hole) just to stay alive.
About 21 mpg freeway. I have about 8000 miles on it. Not close enough to the sticker: Up to 21 city / 27 highway. My other 4 Subaru's came within 2 mpg of the Sticker guesstimate.
Towing the Minnie, 8-10 mpg, closer to 8, but dependent of terrain. That was from Lakeview, Ohio to Grapevine, Texas starting on January 11th. 1100 miles.
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How did you handle the winter conditions re the water system?
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10-26-2020, 10:40 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 9
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Hello, how fast were you towing to achieve 12mpg? I towed my 2021 2100bh from Iowa to Utah with a 19' F150 3.5L and ranged 6.7 to 8 mpg. I tried adjusting my speed and resetting the fuel meter but could not increase it. Stopping to refuel every 250 miles made me want to trade in my truck hahah.
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10-27-2020, 12:48 PM
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#392
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 12
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2016 Chevy Colorado w/ Duramax diesel
2018 Winnebago 2106DS
17-18 mpg ave. towing
Very pleased with the Colorado, especially cruising along at 1800 rpm's (Flats) and a high of 2800-3000 in the Mtns. of Colorado
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10-28-2020, 11:27 AM
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#393
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2019 1706fb
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Colorado
Posts: 77
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Quote:
Originally Posted by reiberc
My intent is to travel PA to AZ to winter using the TT. I will head due south to get out of the freezing temps as soon as possible and travel along the southern route. I'm trying to stay out of the freezing temps, but timing is critical. Northern TX and NM can bring freezing temps. In the meantime, I will put the pink antifreeze in the black tank and use hand carried water to flush the toilet. I'll keep the stored water in the car during the day, and the trailer at night with the LP furnace heat. I won't use the water system nor drain into the gray tank till I arrive in Phoenix. What'ya think???
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Sounds good. We go from CO through either NM or UT to get to NV, AZ, CA. I don't travel with pink in, will hook up the garden hose and flush the pink out real well, then about 1/4 tank of fresh, two 5g collapsible containers. Then get through NM or UT fast.
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2019 1706fb, 2017 1706fb, 2008 TrailManor 2619, 2012 Kodiak 166E, 2012 R-Pod 172
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10-28-2020, 01:34 PM
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#394
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Asheville, NC
Posts: 1,666
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Winterize?
Thanks for that input Sono.
We just closed deal to buy a new 2108ds. We take delivery next Friday. Thanks also to the member who recommended RV Dynasty. We got a pretty good deal, and they will be installing the husky centerline WDH. Glad to join the group and get some good advice. I’ll post a pic next Friday.
It’s that time of year in Western North Carolina when we get some overnite freezes. But we don’t want to winterize quite yet, as we’re planning trips southward.
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10-28-2020, 01:40 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Asheville, NC
Posts: 1,666
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One more question.
If we put pink in the black and grey tanks, and blow with air using a blowout fitting for the fresh water connect, will that keep the coach protected?
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10-28-2020, 04:56 PM
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#396
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Land of calenture (TX)
Posts: 679
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I'd open the drain on the hot water heater. Then open the drain on the fresh water tank. Then raise the tongue and open the low point drain valves. Then open the faucets, shower, outdoor shower, and the toilet fill valve to let everything drain. I'd then open the antifreeze suction valve to allow the pump suction piping to drain back to the fresh water tank. You might even try running the pump for a few seconds to see if it will suck air and purge itself a bit. You can then close all these things up, level the trailer, and go ahead and use your air compressor to purge the lines via the city water connection by running each sink, shower, outdoor shower, and toilet fill valve. Then put the RV antifreeze in the sink drains, shower drain, and toilet. Feel free to use a lot so that you get some built up around the tank dump valves. This sort of approach has worked for me in central TX, but we don't tend to get really hard freezes here.
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10-28-2020, 07:28 PM
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#397
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Toe-puke-ah, Kansas
Posts: 115
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Marine359
One more question.
If we put pink in the black and grey tanks, and blow with air using a blowout fitting for the fresh water connect, will that keep the coach protected?
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Yep, I've been doing it that way for years.
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10-28-2020, 10:29 PM
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#398
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 62
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Anyone installed SeeLevel Tank Monitor in a Minnie TT? The irregular-shaped tanks make this tricky.
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10-30-2020, 09:06 AM
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#399
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Southern Illinois
Posts: 33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bruceb
What is your tow vehicle? Which mini do you have and what are you getting for mileage?
Thanks
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2014 Chevy Silverado Double Cab with V6
2019 2108Ds
11-12 mpg
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10-30-2020, 09:08 AM
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#400
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Southern Illinois
Posts: 33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Marine359
One more question.
If we put pink in the black and grey tanks, and blow with air using a blowout fitting for the fresh water connect, will that keep the coach protected?
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I used that method on my previous RV - E-Pro 19FBS - with no problems. I intend to winterize my new 2108DS the same way.
Be sure to remove the drain plug from the hot water heater, drain the fresh water tank and open the low point drains.
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