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Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-06-2021, 09:09 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 21,939
Posted By GaryS
The refrigeration uses very little 12V power when...

The refrigeration uses very little 12V power when it's on LP.

We dry camped at Yellowstone two years ago in our Micro Mini 1705RD for three days on the stock battery with no problems. We were gone...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-03-2021, 06:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,151
Posted By GaryS
- A well stocked RV dealer (it doesn't have to be...

- A well stocked RV dealer (it doesn't have to be a Winnebago dealer) should have a key to fit your lock.

or

- A locksmith should be able to get your doors unlocked and even be able to replace...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-31-2021, 09:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,354
Posted By GaryS
On my 1705RD the battery cut off shuts off...

On my 1705RD the battery cut off shuts off everything including the CO2 and propane detectors. Everythng.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-27-2020, 10:24 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,540
Posted By GaryS
The 1700BH comes standard with a 8 cubic ft....

The 1700BH comes standard with a 8 cubic ft. gas/electric refrigerator.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-26-2020, 07:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,337
Posted By GaryS
What's your number?:cool:

What's your number?:cool:
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-25-2020, 07:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,337
Posted By GaryS
All good suggestions. I always carry a...

All good suggestions.

I always carry a Catastrophic Failure Kit consisting of a Bic lighter and a cell phone. The lighter to set it on fire and the phone to call the insurance company and report...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-16-2020, 08:31 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 199,839
Posted By GaryS
"Adventure is never fun while it's happening." ...

"Adventure is never fun while it's happening."

-Yvon Chouinard,
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-12-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 917
Posted By GaryS
RV Industry Update

RV industry update-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0iDKYO-AYk
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-12-2020, 04:24 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,914
Posted By GaryS
So I see but why did they make that optional?...

So I see but why did they make that optional? Weird.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-12-2020, 04:08 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,914
Posted By GaryS
Wow. I just checked the Winnebago Towables page...

Wow. I just checked the Winnebago Towables page and discovered that all of the Micro Minnies, with the exception of the 1700BH, have 12V only refrigerators. What was Winnebago thinking? I would not...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-02-2020, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,412
Posted By GaryS
Ours in on the inside of the cabinet door over...

Ours in on the inside of the cabinet door over the sink.

You're welcome in advance.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-30-2020, 05:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,031
Posted By GaryS
Thinking back on it I decided it may not be as...

Thinking back on it I decided it may not be as easy as I implied. It was easy for me as I have a good assortment of tools along with an air compressor and several impact wrenches. The bolts holding...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-30-2020, 11:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,568
Posted By GaryS
[QUOTE=bruceb;3878132] I was wondering if you...

[QUOTE=bruceb;3878132] I was wondering if you lock your expensive surge protectors to the pile some how?[QUOTE]

Nope, never have never will. But then I try not to camp in high crime areas.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-29-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,031
Posted By GaryS
Really? On my torsion axle the mounting holes on...

Really? On my torsion axle the mounting holes on the frame are slightly ovalized so all they will have to do is to jack up the trailer on on side, loosen the mounting bolts on one axle and force it...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-28-2020, 07:28 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 199,839
Posted By GaryS
Yep, I've been doing it that way for years.

Yep, I've been doing it that way for years.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-25-2020, 02:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,002
Posted By GaryS
Yes, you DO NOT want antifreeze in your water...

Yes, you DO NOT want antifreeze in your water heater. If you've blown the entire system out and drained the water heater then just pour antifreeze in the various drains and you'll be golden.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-25-2020, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,002
Posted By GaryS
You had better get the water heater drained...

You had better get the water heater drained because if you don't and the water in it freezes you are going to be buying a new water heater. Don't ask me how I know that...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-21-2020, 10:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,031
Posted By GaryS
I think you mean the tongue of the trailer. That...

I think you mean the tongue of the trailer. That would give some indication of hitch weight.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-15-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,439
Posted By GaryS
Yes, and when we were looking for our first RV we...

Yes, and when we were looking for our first RV we looked a a few used trailers and you could usually tell what the last meal that was cooked in it from the smell. "Hmmm, bacon, onions."
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-15-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,439
Posted By GaryS
We do the same. When I sold our original RV three...

We do the same. When I sold our original RV three years ago I advertised it on Craigslist including a dozen pictures and in the description noted: "Never cooked in, smoked in or pooped in. No pets."....
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-15-2020, 10:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,439
Posted By GaryS
Please don't.

Please don't.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-12-2020, 04:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,121
Posted By GaryS
Your trailer will be quite usable without one...

Your trailer will be quite usable without one unless you plan to do long term boondocking (no hookups)



You will need a sewer hose but you should have received a shore power cable with your...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-10-2020, 04:37 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 199,839
Posted By GaryS
2017 Ford Explorer, NA V6 w/towing package ...

2017 Ford Explorer, NA V6 w/towing package

2017 Micro Minnie 1705RD

23221 towing miles

12.7 mpg avg
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-09-2020, 08:16 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 199,839
Posted By GaryS
Sounds great. There's a Facebook group you might...

Sounds great. There's a Facebook group you might enjoy called "Rvs Without Trucks".:)
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-06-2020, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 967
Posted By GaryS
Then you might try Craigslist.com although in my...

Then you might try Craigslist.com although in my area the ads there consists of mostly huge trailers and fifth wheels. Facebook marketplace might be an option.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-06-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 967
Posted By GaryS
RVTrader.com shows only one- ...

RVTrader.com shows only one-

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2018-Winnebago-Minnie-Drop-170S-5013615729
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-28-2020, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,591
Posted By GaryS
Special Report: RV Awnings

And now for something completely different-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYhnQ7jrp64
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-28-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,914
Posted By GaryS
Wait until you are somewhere that has a dump...

Wait until you are somewhere that has a dump station. Some of the larger truck stops have dump stations as do some state rest areas.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-28-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 812
Posted By GaryS
AND- We need to know what part of the country you...

AND- We need to know what part of the country you will be traveling through.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-27-2020, 07:55 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,914
Posted By GaryS
BobC nailed it. I'm sorry if we confused you with...

BobC nailed it. I'm sorry if we confused you with all of the other answers.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-26-2020, 04:48 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,914
Posted By GaryS
Uh, the only items requiring shore power are the...

Uh, the only items requiring shore power are the microwave, the air conditioner and the television. Everything else runs off of 12V or propane. We went for three days at Yellowstone without hookups....
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-24-2020, 08:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,688
Posted By GaryS
To get quality you are going to pay for it....

To get quality you are going to pay for it. Airstream, Oliver and Lance are quality. Everything else is, as the Airstreamer's call it: cardboard.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-24-2020, 07:50 AM
Replies: 602
Views: 199,839
Posted By GaryS
They aren't labeled? They should have stickers on...

They aren't labeled? They should have stickers on them for CABLE and ANTENNA.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-17-2020, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,030
Posted By GaryS
Me too. I killed my Facebook account over a year...

Me too. I killed my Facebook account over a year ago but the Facebook Micro Mini site has a TON of users and much discussion.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-17-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,030
Posted By GaryS
Check out the Facebook Micro Mini site. There is...

Check out the Facebook Micro Mini site. There is always lots of slide out discussion. So much so that it made me glad I went on a unit without a slide.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-03-2020, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
Posted By GaryS
2017.

2017.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-02-2020, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
Posted By GaryS
The stock antenna (at least on my Micro Minnie)...

The stock antenna (at least on my Micro Minnie) has a screw at the top of the mount that when loosened will allow it to fold down.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-31-2020, 01:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,501
Posted By GaryS
60° is the industry standard. You'll be okay. ...

60° is the industry standard. You'll be okay.

I've seen 45° seats on race wheels but that is very rare.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-30-2020, 12:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,501
Posted By GaryS
While we are on the subject of theft I wonder how...

While we are on the subject of theft I wonder how long it is going to take before the criminal element figures out the almost all RVs have a flat panel TVs in them and the bigger the rig the bigger...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-30-2020, 10:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,501
Posted By GaryS
There is quite the difference in the effort...

There is quite the difference in the effort required between popping a car window and jacking up and removing just one wheel from an RV. This "effort" (as well as the equipment involved) weeds out...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-29-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,501
Posted By GaryS
Wait a minute. You people are worried that...

Wait a minute. You people are worried that someone is going to steal the skinny, cheap Chinese made wheels off of your trailer?

REALLY?

I'd be more worried about your battery or solar panel....
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-27-2020, 06:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,639
Posted By GaryS
Here you go. Gorilla tape. Three years and 20,000...

Here you go. Gorilla tape. Three years and 20,000 miles later.

And, as they aren't detached I don't have to worry about losing them.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-18-2020, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 506
Posted By GaryS
I ripped ours out by being a little exuberant in...

I ripped ours out by being a little exuberant in grabbing a jacket off a hanger and got the whole rack of clothes with it. I just drilled new smaller holes for the screws about 1/2" forward of the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-13-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,037
Posted By GaryS
dpmile is correct but on top of that the RV...

dpmile is correct but on top of that the RV Industry Association has been reporting record sales of RVs since 2016-

https://www.rvia.org/business-indicators

RV constructors have been building...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-09-2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,273
Posted By GaryS
Yep. Three years and about 20,000 miles. Gorilla...

Yep. Three years and about 20,000 miles. Gorilla Tape.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-28-2020, 02:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,501
Posted By GaryS
5 X 4.5 You're welcome in advance.:-)

5 X 4.5

You're welcome in advance.:-)
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-18-2020, 01:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,478
Posted By GaryS
Life is just one risk after another. To avoid...

Life is just one risk after another. To avoid them we could stay home and never go outside.

But then do whatever makes you feel warm and fuzzy.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-17-2020, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 440
Posted By GaryS
Lubing the cable and keeping it lubed sometimes...

Lubing the cable and keeping it lubed sometimes works.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-16-2020, 07:10 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 199,839
Posted By GaryS
Yes, it doesn't matter what brand of travel...

Yes, it doesn't matter what brand of travel trailer you buy, they all have the fresh water drain in a hard to get to place. Fortunately you only need to get to it once a year when winterizing.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-16-2020, 12:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,478
Posted By GaryS
Well said!

Well said!
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