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Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-09-2019, 07:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,163
Posted By Badlands Bob
The GY Endurance are excellent tires. I changed...

The GY Endurance are excellent tires. I changed out my China bombs last year and have about 8,000 miles on the Endurance tires. They aren't cheap but I think they are the best tire available for my...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-22-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,097
Posted By Badlands Bob
That sounds interesting. I'll look round and see...

That sounds interesting. I'll look round and see if I can find some information. I don't normally do the Book of Faces. Is there a website?
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-22-2019, 10:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,032
Posted By Badlands Bob
We have the 2201DS, which is a version of this...

We have the 2201DS, which is a version of this camper without the murphy bed. We love the camper and have had very few issues with it over the past 3 1/2 years. We have towed ours over 20,000 miles...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-22-2019, 10:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,856
Posted By Badlands Bob
I installed 2 Maxxair Fans in my 2201DS. I...

I installed 2 Maxxair Fans in my 2201DS. I replaced the one in the bathroom and put one over the bed where the skylight was. I had to cut the cover for the one over the bed but the one in the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-22-2019, 08:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,097
Posted By Badlands Bob
I just spent 2 1/2 hours sitting on my driveway...

I just spent 2 1/2 hours sitting on my driveway repacking the wheel bearings on my Minnie. Using the grease gun will force grease past your grease seal and into brake assembly. It's best to pick a...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-10-2019, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,448
Posted By Badlands Bob
Replacing the foam is easy for any upholstery...

Replacing the foam is easy for any upholstery shop. I just removed the whole dinette and put a recliner sofa in the spot. Just take your measurements and go shopping. Just make sure you get a sofa...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-27-2019, 05:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,158
Posted By Badlands Bob
Youtube TV looks promising too. Check them out.

Youtube TV looks promising too. Check them out.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-27-2019, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 985
Posted By Badlands Bob
We all have stories to tell on ourselves. ...

We all have stories to tell on ourselves. Camping is an adventure and a learning process.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-21-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 985
Posted By Badlands Bob
I suspect that you hooked up your water hose to...

I suspect that you hooked up your water hose to the black tank spray port instead of the fresh water port.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-09-2019, 08:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,394
Posted By Badlands Bob
I found that if you ever take the skylight trim...

I found that if you ever take the skylight trim piece down, you'd better be prepared for a shower of sawdust. Our 2201DS came with a 28" Jenson color TV. I had an extra 32" smart TV at the house...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 11-12-2018, 06:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,423
Posted By Badlands Bob
There is no public transportation from Skidaway...

There is no public transportation from Skidaway Island to Savannah. I don't know if Uber of Lyft would work there or not.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-02-2018, 07:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,208
Posted By Badlands Bob
If you didn't break anything, you didn't stay...

If you didn't break anything, you didn't stay long enough.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-02-2018, 07:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,775
Posted By Badlands Bob
I promise that if you go back to that dealership...

I promise that if you go back to that dealership in a year, they will only offer the trade in value on a 2 year old unit. I would expect a considerable discount below the usual 30% off.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-20-2018, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,400
Posted By Badlands Bob
I've been using mine for 3 years and have not...

I've been using mine for 3 years and have not used any support under the slide. No sagging noticed. It's designed to be "free standing" or hanging as the case may be. Unless you were going to set...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-17-2018, 08:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,965
Posted By Badlands Bob
I tend to scoff at modern gadgets and gizmos. ...

I tend to scoff at modern gadgets and gizmos. However, once I learn how to use them, I wonder how I ever lived without them. Prime example, smart phone.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-14-2018, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,238
Posted By Badlands Bob
I think I would just get a small table and put...

I think I would just get a small table and put the TV on it. Drilling holes in the side of my camper is always avoided if possible.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-13-2018, 08:59 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 202,249
Posted By Badlands Bob
You have aluminum wall framing but your roof may...

You have aluminum wall framing but your roof may be wood trusses. You can remove the trim around your roof fan and see.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-05-2018, 08:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,588
Posted By Badlands Bob
Those awning LED lights attract every bug in 10...

Those awning LED lights attract every bug in 10 acres. I rarely use mine. However, if they didn't work, it would bother me too.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-24-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,488
Posted By Badlands Bob
I usually keep about 1/3 of the fresh water tank...

I usually keep about 1/3 of the fresh water tank full just in case the campground water gets shut off or we need a bathroom break on the road. My fresh water fill is on the opposite side of the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-22-2018, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,417
Posted By Badlands Bob
Any Winnebago dealer should be able to order the...

Any Winnebago dealer should be able to order the OEM Winnebago ladder directly from Winnebago.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-19-2018, 07:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,423
Posted By Badlands Bob
We have stayed at Rivers End Campground on Tybee...

We have stayed at Rivers End Campground on Tybee Island several times. We will be there again in a couple of weeks. It's about as save as you can get. Tybee Island City owns and operates the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-07-2018, 06:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,597
Posted By Badlands Bob
My Minnie has been sitting outside next to the...

My Minnie has been sitting outside next to the house for the past 3 years. I use Nufinish on it at least once a year. Still looks like new. I also treat the roof with the two part Camco roof...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-26-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,403
Posted By Badlands Bob
Check the roof for any signs of damage or...

Check the roof for any signs of damage or punctures to the EPDM. Usually from limbs. They should be pretty easy to spot. Then check for loose or cracked caulk around all the screws and seams and...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-26-2018, 07:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,808
Posted By Badlands Bob
Give them a call. Most RV plants have regular...

Give them a call. Most RV plants have regular tours. Good for sales.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-26-2018, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,575
Posted By Badlands Bob
Probably easiest to just get a 25 gallon Barker...

Probably easiest to just get a 25 gallon Barker tote and dump the tanks every couple of days. Adding another gray tank is going to create more plumbing problems and possible weight distribution...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-26-2018, 07:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,417
Posted By Badlands Bob
I have a 2201DS and contacted Winnebago about...

I have a 2201DS and contacted Winnebago about installing a ladder. They send my RV tech the schematics for the back wall. They said they install ladder bracing in all of the 2201DS models, even if...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-26-2018, 07:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,496
Posted By Badlands Bob
Powder looks like he's found the sweet spot. ...

Powder looks like he's found the sweet spot.

A 2" foam topper from Walmart will be a cheap alternative. That's what we did. It made things better but not great. There are lots of mattress...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-18-2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,810
Posted By Badlands Bob
We have several 12v LED puck lights in the...

We have several 12v LED puck lights in the bedroom ceiling. I just tied the Maxxaire power supply wires into the light's power supply. I used a coat hanger to pull the wiring over. Very easy. ...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-16-2018, 08:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,810
Posted By Badlands Bob
We live in the southeast and camp year round. ...

We live in the southeast and camp year round. The 2200SS is basically the same camper as our 2201DS. We just have a dinette instead of a couch. Get the 15K AC unit and it will cool the camper down...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-06-2018, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,819
Posted By Badlands Bob
In the cabinet under the TV, the antenna booster...

In the cabinet under the TV, the antenna booster switch has a 12 volt plug. I just plugged the inverter into that and the TV into the inverter. I only need to hook up the inverter if we are dry...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-06-2018, 07:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,187
Posted By Badlands Bob
After installing the reclining sofa, it wasn't...

After installing the reclining sofa, it wasn't long before I discovered that there was nowhere to put a drink or a cup of coffee. I found these stainless steel marine cup holders on Amazon. I took...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-02-2018, 04:13 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 202,249
Posted By Badlands Bob
It will come with a crank. Just unscrew the...

It will come with a crank. Just unscrew the bubble level cap on the top of the tongue jack. The crank handle fits a nut down inside. I've had mine over two years and never needed to hand crank it....
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-30-2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,265
Posted By Badlands Bob
Amazon and a Visa card are your friends.

Amazon and a Visa card are your friends.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-29-2018, 05:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,265
Posted By Badlands Bob
Nice camper. Looks like you got the pick of the...

Nice camper. Looks like you got the pick of the litter. I hope you enjoy yours as much as we have enjoyed ours.

Bob
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-24-2018, 08:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,394
Posted By Badlands Bob
Sometimes it just takes a few trips back to the...

Sometimes it just takes a few trips back to the dealer to get the bugs worked out. Hopefully this will be an easy fix and you will enjoy your new camper for many years. With all the different...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-24-2018, 04:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,394
Posted By Badlands Bob
By chance is this leak below the TV antenna. On...

By chance is this leak below the TV antenna. On mine, I had a slow drip that was following the coax cable and dripping off of the TV antenna crank handle. I caulked up the rubber coax boot on the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-15-2018, 08:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,884
Posted By Badlands Bob
I'm betting that if you took the panel frame to a...

I'm betting that if you took the panel frame to a glass shop, they could fix you up for a whole lot less than $800. Judging from the number of showers in houses, I would imagine that replacing glass...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-13-2018, 06:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,819
Posted By Badlands Bob
I bought a 175 watt inverter off of Amazon and...

I bought a 175 watt inverter off of Amazon and plugged it into that 12VDC plug. I ran the TV just fine off of it. The TV only pulls about 65 watts.
...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-13-2018, 08:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,966
Posted By Badlands Bob
I'm really impressed with the Minnie Plus line. ...

I'm really impressed with the Minnie Plus line. Very tempting but I'm afraid I'd have to upgrade to an F-250 to comfortably pull one though. I'm still pretty happy with the 2201DS we have. We've...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-12-2018, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,324
Posted By Badlands Bob
If it's not under your dinette, I suspect it may...

If it's not under your dinette, I suspect it may be hidden in that space under your fridge. Mine his hidden in the cabinet on the left side of the slide where your refrigerator is.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-07-2018, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,505
Posted By Badlands Bob
I have a little brass fitting that screws into...

I have a little brass fitting that screws into the fresh water port. The other side of the brass fitting has an air hose quick connect attachment. I just hook up the air hose and set the compressor...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-07-2018, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,966
Posted By Badlands Bob
We have a 2016 2201DS, which is the same size but...

We have a 2016 2201DS, which is the same size but a slightly different floor plan. We never had a single warranty issue with ours. I like to tinker and upgrade stuff so I have done a lot of...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-07-2018, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,112
Posted By Badlands Bob
The bigger the AC, the better. Small cost to...

The bigger the AC, the better. Small cost to upgrade when new and you will always have the extra capacity. When it's 90 degrees and I want to cool things off, I get impatient.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-07-2018, 07:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,099
Posted By Badlands Bob
Hey Toymon, I think your going to not like...

Hey Toymon,
I think your going to not like towing that big of a camper with your F-150. That thing is 32 feet long and I estimate the loaded for camping weight at around 7,500 lbs. Your tongue...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-31-2017, 07:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,341
Posted By Badlands Bob
I'd recommend getting one of those 1/4" square...

I'd recommend getting one of those 1/4" square drive screwdrivers. It seems my whole camper is put together with those screws.....including access panels. The multi-meter is another good tool to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-16-2017, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,338
Posted By Badlands Bob
Very unusual for both heating systems to go out...

Very unusual for both heating systems to go out on the HW heater at the same time. Your unlucky stars must have lined up. I'm glad you got it diagnosed and fixed. You can heat water with gas and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-13-2017, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,717
Posted By Badlands Bob
The foam topper will make a lot of difference. ...

The foam topper will make a lot of difference. That OEM 4" mattress gets mighty hard during the night.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-12-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,338
Posted By Badlands Bob
Has the HW heater ever worked or is this the...

Has the HW heater ever worked or is this the first time you've tried it?
Check the breaker box for tripped breaker. The HW heater has 3 bypass valves for winterizing. Are these valves turned to...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-12-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,281
Posted By Badlands Bob
Congradulations on the new camper. I hope you...

Congradulations on the new camper. I hope you get many years of enjoyment out of it. Now the fun begins.

Bob
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-05-2017, 08:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,281
Posted By Badlands Bob
I've been really impressed with the quality of...

I've been really impressed with the quality of construction with my Winnie Minnie. Even in places most people will never look, things are nicely fit. Like with any camper, watch and take care of...
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