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Forum: RV's and Tow Vehicles For Sale & Wanted 04-09-2022, 10:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 698
Posted By BlackDog
For Sale: 2018 Winnebago Winnie Drop 1780

Great camper but it is time for us to upgrade. With a queen bed and a dinette that folds down, this works great for an individual, couple, or small family. It's nice and light and is towable by many...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-08-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 525
Posted By BlackDog
Roof Vent Repair

My WD1780 has an automatic roof vent (I can raise and lower it with an electronic switch) which won't stay closed. I can still raise and lower it with the motor, but when it's lowered and I drive, it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-13-2019, 09:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,663
Posted By BlackDog
First off, make sure the battery has a good...

First off, make sure the battery has a good charge. I believe the slide works directly off battery even when connected to shore power.

As for the manual option, I believe the procedure TrailerDon...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-29-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,019
Posted By BlackDog
Those look promising, although hard to find. It...

Those look promising, although hard to find. It looks like while they're designed in the US, they're not manufactured here (couldn't find where.) I also couldn't find their warranty, if any. They...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-06-2019, 01:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,637
Posted By BlackDog
I can see the appeal of having the display right...

I can see the appeal of having the display right there to look at whenever you want. The wiring (rather, the lack thereof) is what led me to the PowerMon. I'm not sure how I'd run the wire on my...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-05-2019, 07:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,637
Posted By BlackDog
PowerMon Battery Monitor Thoughts

I'm looking at installing a decent battery monitor and came across the PowerMon (https://www.thornwave.com/products-btdcpm) in my search. I like that it has Bluetooth and won't require any cable to...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-08-2019, 10:49 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 30,814
Posted By BlackDog
I've thought of enclosing the undercarriage in my...

I've thought of enclosing the undercarriage in my Drop. How hard was it (or did you have a shop do it)? What material did you use?
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-24-2018, 09:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 30,814
Posted By BlackDog
My 2018 Drop came with an extinguisher mounted by...

My 2018 Drop came with an extinguisher mounted by the door next to the fuse panel. The underside is the same as what you described. I've thought of trying to insulate it for those colder nights but I...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-02-2018, 08:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 30,814
Posted By BlackDog
Welcome! Looking forward to your mod posts.

Welcome! Looking forward to your mod posts.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-08-2018, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,913
Posted By BlackDog
Thanks for the deeper explanation. I'll check out...

Thanks for the deeper explanation. I'll check out the wiring and see if I can find which breaker it's on. Hopefully there's a dedicated breaker instead of it sharing a breaker with other things like...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-07-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,913
Posted By BlackDog
My goal wasn't to keep the converter offline for...

My goal wasn't to keep the converter offline for long, just long enough to let the generator run the MW. I took a look at the converter and it was labeled with an input of 950W, so my thinking was...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-07-2018, 11:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,611
Posted By BlackDog
Another Coloradoan here, with the 1780. Equalizer...

Another Coloradoan here, with the 1780. Equalizer was on my final list of hitches, but I went with the Andersen. Sure glad we had it when driving through Wyoming last week with some crazy strong...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-07-2018, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,913
Posted By BlackDog
Disable Converter in Winnie Drop

I have a WEN 2000w gen that I carry with us and for the most part it runs what we need, including the MW. We recently returned from a trip to Yellowstone and found that at 8k+ feet altitude, it...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-05-2018, 11:14 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 30,814
Posted By BlackDog
Thought I'd add a photo with the Jeep, and...

Thought I'd add a photo with the Jeep, and mention I decided to go with the Andersen WDH. It worked wonders driving through some pretty crazy wind.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-04-2018, 10:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 30,814
Posted By BlackDog
1780 here. After lifting it and putting on 16"...

1780 here. After lifting it and putting on 16" rims with larger tires we've taken it on a few trips and just returned from a week adventure through WY with our two kids and dog.

Negatives: It's...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-04-2018, 08:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,559
Posted By BlackDog
Thanks for sharing that solution, I'll mention...

Thanks for sharing that solution, I'll mention that when I go back in. I had thought of trying to caulk those holes on the inside but wasn't sure what the inside of that window frame looked like....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-03-2018, 10:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,559
Posted By BlackDog
Just returned from a week long trip and am sad to...

Just returned from a week long trip and am sad to say the window still leaks. Looks like they added some sealant between the window frame and trailer so I'm thinking the leak is coming from the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-27-2018, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,559
Posted By BlackDog
Same issue here, 2018 Drop. Just picked it up...

Same issue here, 2018 Drop. Just picked it up from the repair shop and they said they removed the window and re-sealed it to fix it. I'll test it later and see if it's fixed.
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-03-2018, 08:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 718
Posted By BlackDog
16 inch rims with ST235/85R16's, 14 ply. I...

16 inch rims with ST235/85R16's, 14 ply. I believe that's a load rating of G. Honestly, probably more than what I need, but I bought them in farming country and it's what they had.
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-02-2018, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 718
Posted By BlackDog
Here's a pic right after the new wheels/tires.

Here's a pic right after the new wheels/tires.
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-02-2018, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 718
Posted By BlackDog
New 1780 Owner

We're a couple trips in on a 2018 Minnie Drop 1780. Love it so far and it works great for our family of four. I did lift it and added larger wheels/tires as I'm pulling it with a lifted Jeep and plan...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-01-2018, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,622
Posted By BlackDog
The red knob is a switch to turn on/off your...

The red knob is a switch to turn on/off your electrical from the battery. Turning it off is like removing the cables from the battery terminal.
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