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Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 06-25-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 945
Posted By TrailerDon
Depending upon your schedule when you visit...

Depending upon your schedule when you visit Calgary the Calgary Stampede may be happening, another Calgary must is to visit Heritage Park, there you can take a trip on a paddle wheeler or ride a...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-23-2023, 08:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,128
Posted By TrailerDon
I checked with a couple of the Winnebago Trailer...

I checked with a couple of the Winnebago Trailer owner websites on Facebook and the backup camera that was most recommended was the Haloview brand of cameras. It seems for the features and price this...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 07-30-2020, 08:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,136
Posted By TrailerDon
As you mentioned, you will not be mountain...

As you mentioned, you will not be mountain driving. So you will be fine. I had a Colorado and did mountain driving and the V6 was just not up to the task with a MM 2106DS, had I opted for the diesel...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-08-2020, 12:07 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 24,277
Posted By TrailerDon
Hi, I also had a Colorado with the V6 as my tow...

Hi, I also had a Colorado with the V6 as my tow vehicle for my 2106DS, I had the same result as you. Finally upgraded my tow vehicle to a full size Chevy 1500 with the factory tow package and the 5.3...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-28-2020, 10:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,938
Posted By TrailerDon
Your hot water tank is located under your...

Your hot water tank is located under your bathroom sink, you can access it from either above the tank or from the side of the tank.


As indicated, check your water pump, under your kitchen sink,...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-22-2020, 12:34 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 24,277
Posted By TrailerDon
Is that model the 5.7 V8?

Is that model the 5.7 V8?
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-22-2020, 01:03 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 24,277
Posted By TrailerDon
I bought a Chev Colorado with the V6 and factory...

I bought a Chev Colorado with the V6 and factory trailer towing package to tow a MicroMinnie 2106DS, the first year trips were short and I thought the combination was adequate, however, year 2 I...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-22-2020, 10:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,468
Posted By TrailerDon
There was a change in mid 2018 model year with...

There was a change in mid 2018 model year with the Murphy Bed, prior years had only the one wardrobe closet and the mattress for the Murphy bed folded, after the mid year change the entire Murphy bed...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-18-2020, 03:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,898
Posted By TrailerDon
I hope your trips will not be through mountain...

I hope your trips will not be through mountain passes and not up any steep inclined highways. I think you are pretty well at your max with the empty trailer.



I have a 2106DS which I towed...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-18-2020, 03:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,898
Posted By TrailerDon
My 2018 2106DS has the storage area and door...

My 2018 2106DS has the storage area and door under the oven. Not much of an area, but then every bit of storage helps.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-18-2020, 03:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,898
Posted By TrailerDon
Had same problem with my 2106DS, loose fittings...

Had same problem with my 2106DS, loose fittings connecting the water pump, simply to cure, somewhat awkward/difficult to reach.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 04-08-2020, 04:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,618
Posted By TrailerDon
Toilet Paper

I was given a few rolls of Camco Toilet paper by my neighbour who no longer owns a travel trailer. I have in the past purchased the same toilet paper and am quite aware that it is more expensive than...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-05-2020, 06:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,136
Posted By TrailerDon
I can appreciate your concern, I bought a...

I can appreciate your concern, I bought a Colorado with the V6 and factory towing package to tow my 2106DS, At first I thought that it was a good match the first year I had the vehicle. However, in...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-01-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,136
Posted By TrailerDon
I bought a Chev Colorado with the V6 and factory...

I bought a Chev Colorado with the V6 and factory trailer package to tow my new travel trailer a 2106DS. Year one with short trips it seemed to work out okay, However in year two with longer highway...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-30-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,289
Posted By TrailerDon
You will be fine, I had a Colorado with the V6...

You will be fine, I had a Colorado with the V6 and factory towing option, very similar to the Tacoma. That did not work out very well at all. The first year was short little trips and everything...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-30-2019, 03:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,289
Posted By TrailerDon
My story is the opposite if yours, I had a...

My story is the opposite if yours, I had a Colorado with the v6 and factory towing package and had recently purchased a MM 2106DS. loved it the first year, Mainly short trips. Being new to towing a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-21-2019, 12:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,608
Posted By TrailerDon
I had a Chev Colorado with the V6 and the factory...

I had a Chev Colorado with the V6 and the factory towing package. First year towing it worked out, I knew I was having to push the truck going up long hills but it seemed to work out. Year 2 and I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-19-2019, 10:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,361
Posted By TrailerDon
When the check engine light came on this year I...

When the check engine light came on this year I was near a GM dealer and they did a diagnostic and my problem was with the fuel injectors, the GM dealer was able to reset the injectors and I was on...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-06-2019, 05:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,361
Posted By TrailerDon
Hi, I am hopping that your tow vehicle is the...

Hi, I am hopping that your tow vehicle is the diesel version of the Canyon/Colorado and not the V6. I had a Colorado with the V6 and the factory trailer package and it did not like hills to say the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-23-2019, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,715
Posted By TrailerDon
I would get the battery checked. You may have...

I would get the battery checked. You may have drained the battery past the point where it will recharge. The 12v batteries have no where near the regeneration of the deep 6v batteries. You can drain...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-26-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,608
Posted By TrailerDon
Hi, I bought a Chev Colorado with the V6 and it...

Hi, I bought a Chev Colorado with the V6 and it came with the full trailer package. I then bought a Micro Minnie 2106DS. The first year I only had a few short trips with the trailer and all seemed...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-05-2019, 04:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,136
Posted By TrailerDon
UPDATE - UPGRADED TOW VEHICLE This...

UPDATE - UPGRADED TOW VEHICLE



This year my travels had me traveling up steeper roads and also running into higher temperatures and I decided that the Colorado with the V6 engine was not quite...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-05-2019, 04:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,706
Posted By TrailerDon
Hi, I have a 2106DS and when I am off the grid I...

Hi, I have a 2106DS and when I am off the grid I bring my Fireman P03063 (4550-3650) generator with me. I keep it in the truck box and leave open the tailgate and the tonneau cover closed usually...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-25-2019, 07:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,648
Posted By TrailerDon
I have a MM 2106DS, I was told by the RV Salesman...

I have a MM 2106DS, I was told by the RV Salesman that my unit had a manual overide that would retract the slide out should it fail. I searched a few of the Winnebaqo web sites for information and...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-23-2019, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,663
Posted By TrailerDon
Micro Minnie Winnebago Windows changed

I agree, I stopped by my local home improvement store and was surprised to see just how much more expensive windows with the crank mechanism were when compared to sliders.


I would assume that...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-22-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,663
Posted By TrailerDon
New Micro Minnie Travel Trailer - Windows?

I was recently at my RV dealer picking up a couple of items for my Micro Minnie 2106DS, I noticed that the new MM trailers now have sliding windows instead of the windows with the crank mechanism.
...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-22-2019, 07:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,468
Posted By TrailerDon
I have the 2018 2106DS and am quite happy with...

I have the 2018 2106DS and am quite happy with it. I did look at the model with the bed rather than the Murphy Bed but like the set up with the two couches better. Not a fan of using the bed to sit...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-13-2019, 06:10 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 202,216
Posted By TrailerDon
I have been in campgrounds which were suppose to...

I have been in campgrounds which were suppose to be 30 amp power hookups and still have simultaneous use of the A/C and microwave cause the circuit breaker to pop. So when possible do not use the two...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 05-11-2019, 07:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,136
Posted By TrailerDon
Yes your rig will do just fine. I now wish I had...

Yes your rig will do just fine. I now wish I had opted for the diesel engine myself instead of the V6, but then in 2017 who would of though gasoline prices would increase to the level they now are in...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-11-2019, 01:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,162
Posted By TrailerDon
I thought that I had seen a posting where some...

I thought that I had seen a posting where some one modified the kick panel on the jack-knife sofa with a hinge setup so that they could use the area under the couch for added storage. I tried looking...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 05-11-2019, 12:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,136
Posted By TrailerDon
Hi, I have a 2017 Colorado with the V6, it came...

Hi, I have a 2017 Colorado with the V6, it came with the full trailer tow package and a WD hitch as well. I have a 2106DS and the truck has had no problem with the trailer and I have traveled through...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-21-2019, 06:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,007
Posted By TrailerDon
I was surprised to see that from last Spring to...

I was surprised to see that from last Spring to this Spring in Western Canada the MM's seem to have jumped in price close to 20%-25%.

I am told part of that is due to the tariffs, that were placed...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-10-2019, 08:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,898
Posted By TrailerDon
When I picked up my new Micro Minnie from the...

When I picked up my new Micro Minnie from the dealer the entire orientation was about half an hour and I was advised any more question just ask (the dealer) I did have a few other questions and when...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-10-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,898
Posted By TrailerDon
I hope your dealer gave you a thorough...

I hope your dealer gave you a thorough indoctrination on your trailer's specifics. Take note that I have a 2018 2106DS Micro Minnie and just found out that the information I had on how to manually...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-07-2019, 06:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,358
Posted By TrailerDon
I just ordered the Garmin backup camera myself,...

I just ordered the Garmin backup camera myself, did you need to order the extension cable or did the wireless connection work without it?


Was the install easy, any pointers? Who did the install...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-07-2019, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,640
Posted By TrailerDon
There was a change in the slide design for the...

There was a change in the slide design for the 2018 2106DS and I would assume the FBS as well. Check the outside of the slide out, on the 2018 you will see two sets of tracks, one on the upper part...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-07-2019, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,816
Posted By TrailerDon
Good advice,

Good advice,
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-19-2018, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,721
Posted By TrailerDon
winter storage - Micro Minnie

After my trailer was winterized it was my intention to cover the trailer and keep it parked at my residence. However, I had second thoughts after a friend of mine advised be that you can damage the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-24-2018, 11:56 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 202,216
Posted By TrailerDon
It is amazing that some dealers have very little...

It is amazing that some dealers have very little knowledge as to the Micro Minnie trailers that they sell.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-23-2018, 01:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,061
Posted By TrailerDon
City Water Intake Winterization 2106DS

City Water Intake
Earlier I had noted that when I had my 2106DS trailer serviced that the RV tech who winterized the trailer did momentarily press the valve located behind the screen on the City...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-22-2018, 07:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 761
Posted By TrailerDon
City Water Intake

I am new to the travel trailer scene so if this has been asked before please excuse me for asking again.


I have the trailer a 2106DS winterized, used the siphon hose with the water pump. That...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-14-2018, 07:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,051
Posted By TrailerDon
I did exactly as you recommended. I thought that...

I did exactly as you recommended. I thought that perhaps I might miss some aspect of winterizing my trailer that could cause me problems.

Better safe than sorry.

If I had it to do over I...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-14-2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,051
Posted By TrailerDon
It is under your sink. you will need to remove...

It is under your sink. you will need to remove the cover(Floor),
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-11-2018, 06:19 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 47,357
Posted By TrailerDon
I have run across several postings where people...

I have run across several postings where people have had problems with this valve after pushing it to allow the antifreeze in the system to reach the City Water connection. My neighbour had to...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-07-2018, 05:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,289
Posted By TrailerDon
Yes, two 6 volt batteries with protective cases...

Yes, two 6 volt batteries with protective cases will fit on the battery tray, So glad a friend of mine convinced me to go with the two 6 volt batteries instead of the 12v battery.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-21-2018, 11:55 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 202,216
Posted By TrailerDon
I was advised by a friend of mine who has had a...

I was advised by a friend of mine who has had a lot of experience with boats and trailers who advised by to opt for the two 6 volt battery setup over the standard 12 volt battery. As he explained to...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-03-2018, 04:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,003
Posted By TrailerDon
It is obvious that there is a bias to the factory...

It is obvious that there is a bias to the factory installed tires. The fact that Winnebego has opted to use a lessor name brand is no reason to immediately get rid of the tires. I certainly would not...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-15-2018, 12:53 AM
Replies: 602
Views: 202,216
Posted By TrailerDon
First Long Distance trip, temperature reached 42C (107F) degrees.

I just returned from my first major excursion of the summer. My trailer is a MicroMinnie 2106DS and my tow vehicle is a 2017 Chev. Colorado with the V6 engine and factory installed towing package.
...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-28-2018, 09:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,032
Posted By TrailerDon
Gaps in Window Screens

Hi, after reading this thread I checked my 2018 2106DS and am happy to report that all of my window screens do not have any noticeable gaps.


I have only used my trailer a few times, hopefully...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-18-2018, 08:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,982
Posted By TrailerDon
When I purchased my trailer I did opt for the two...

When I purchased my trailer I did opt for the two 6 volt battery set up. This was recommened by a friend of mine. I did not know that with the 12 volt battery set up should you more or less drain the...
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