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Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-22-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 589
Posted By Blubugger
2106ds tank dump valves

Also, I see that you have placed a third gatevalve on the output. That is an excellent idea since you can control any effluent at the end of the line. I will eventually place one with a clear tube...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-22-2024, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 589
Posted By Blubugger
Thanks a bunch! That clears up a lot of...

Thanks a bunch! That clears up a lot of questions. Photos always make things simpler than ever!
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-22-2024, 07:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 589
Posted By Blubugger
2018 Micro Minnie 2106DS Tank Valve Layout

On our 2018 model we have a leak in the black water tank valve. If cleaning and flushing dont correct the issue, does anyone have a photo of the actual piping on this model? This would be great...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-24-2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,222
Posted By Blubugger
For a 2018 micro 2106ds I have seen docs (cannot...

For a 2018 micro 2106ds I have seen docs (cannot find now!) which indicate the murphy bed be down and side strap snaps on. Since we travel mountains and valleys in Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado,...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-24-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,640
Posted By Blubugger
We have the 2106ds and have replaced the slideout...

We have the 2106ds and have replaced the slideout sofa with a small dinette insert (2 seats with a center mounted table).
The front jacknife sofa we found is a necessity and the fold down, one...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-23-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,276
Posted By Blubugger
Excellent solution! Since we retired (sold) the...

Excellent solution! Since we retired (sold) the Explorer....now have an F150with 6.5' bed, tonneau cover. So plenty of room for items inthe bed ofthe truck, including a RotoPax gas can if we carry...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-23-2023, 06:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,276
Posted By Blubugger
Bcborn, we did have the 4" bumper welded to the...

Bcborn, we did have the 4" bumper welded to the wimpy frame extensions, which are not very long past the trailer shell. The bumper bracket bolts had stretched the bolt holes and the bumper, with...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-27-2023, 07:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,555
Posted By Blubugger
The specs on the Husky 30849 is up to 1200#...

The specs on the Husky 30849 is up to 1200# tongue weight with Gross Trailer Weight of 12000#.
Certainly has the capacity.
A good idea is tocheck with the manufacturer to answer all questions you...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-27-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,555
Posted By Blubugger
We changed tow vehicles from a Ford Explorer...

We changed tow vehicles from a Ford Explorer Sport to an F150 Lariat and used the same Husky round bar equalizer hitch (30849) with minor height adjustments and have had excellent results. Ease of...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-26-2023, 07:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,238
Posted By Blubugger
My question is.....why in God's green earth would...

My question is.....why in God's green earth would they place it in a hidden, difficult to reach location? How many of us RVers are 'good ole boys? (and women!). Difficult to reach, troubleshoot or...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 12-24-2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,054
Posted By Blubugger
That I will do.....and thanks,and Merry Christmas!

That I will do.....and thanks,and Merry Christmas!
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 12-23-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,054
Posted By Blubugger
Tailgate clearance, part 2

Well, as indicated in my first post, we now have the tow vehicle and trailer together. And my question regarding tailgate clearances of a F150 truck and the trailer tongue jack. An adjustment of the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 12-15-2022, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,054
Posted By Blubugger
Thanks, I wont know the exact clearance or...

Thanks, I wont know the exact clearance or interference.....but right after posting my question....I googled 2" shank lengths and a 14"er came up. So the tailgate extends 18" beyond the bumper....
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 12-15-2022, 07:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,054
Posted By Blubugger
Truck Tailgate Clearance with Trailer

Hello folks! I have (or at least....think I have a slight Problem. I recently acquired a F150 pickup truck as a replacement of our previous tow vehicle, an Explorer Sport. In the Explorer setup, we...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-02-2022, 11:23 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,238
Posted By Blubugger
I never knew we had such apps (I assume they are...

I never knew we had such apps (I assume they are like the 'Post it' tags.....thanks, us olde geezers find something new we never knew we had!
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-02-2022, 06:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,238
Posted By Blubugger
Ok! Non-winnie related: what are 'stickies' (I am...

Ok! Non-winnie related: what are 'stickies' (I am with RocknRoll)?
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-30-2022, 07:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,238
Posted By Blubugger
Micro Minnie Junction Box

Hello, this is from an earlier exchange about those hidden reset breakers on Micro Minnies (ours is a 2018 2106ds). This might give more info and help.

Happy travels!:dance:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-29-2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,483
Posted By Blubugger
Micro Minnie 2108ds Gray Water Valve stuck open

We have a 2018 2106ds, and hopefully the attached photo might be at least close to what you have in your 2108ds. Hope this helps a bit! Good Luck!

.:dance:
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-14-2022, 06:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,885
Posted By Blubugger
Very nice job there! The info on the cushion...

Very nice job there! The info on the cushion covers was very useful, also as replacement covers for other cushions we we have that need refurbishing.
In the interim, I found a local foam supplier...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-03-2022, 08:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,885
Posted By Blubugger
Dinnette mods, Micro Minnie etc

Bc.....hope you have luck getting your dinette conversion finished to your liking! As of yet I havent modified the table setting to provide for a second bed coversion....that is still in the future...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-04-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,885
Posted By Blubugger
Doggie Bed! Instead!

Enjoyed the cozy look of the two doggies on the redone jack knife sofa conversion.
Our resident 'pets' sleep on a sofa at home, but our black lab has to sleep on the 2106ds floor (we did the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-04-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,885
Posted By Blubugger
Micro Minnie 2106ds Dinette Conversion 2022

Nice and clean! What are you planning to place on the blue platform? Just as an aside, I got a notice from RecPro, the folks who made our dinette cushions...they have a 'funky' recliner sofa made...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-27-2022, 05:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,896
Posted By Blubugger
I think the size of drain was really the...

I think the size of drain was really the standard 1.25" plumbing plumbing (not my reported 2" size). So, placing a suitable stiff foam under that drain and additional securing straps etc. to prevent...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-06-2022, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,530
Posted By Blubugger
MicroMinnie 2106 Diagrams

A year or so ago, I contacted Winnebago about getting documentation for our 2018 Micro Minnie 2106ds and they were very helpful at getting me the website info.
So, these 8 pages of diagrams may...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-18-2022, 06:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,804
Posted By Blubugger
A checkist, like the "remove before flight" tags...

A checkist, like the "remove before flight" tags of aircraft preparations is essential.
Early on, not having a checklist for our 2106, we hit the road for a week of happy camping, getting outside...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-14-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,804
Posted By Blubugger
'Bent' is a term of endearment used by bicyclists...

'Bent' is a term of endearment used by bicyclists for recumbent bicycles...and is easie to say.
Bents are, depending on the model, easier to pedal, have a more comfortable position and many are...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-14-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,804
Posted By Blubugger
Bike Transport in Micro Minnies

Fred, I am amazed at your photo of what appears to be 'bents' and possibly other bikes stashed away for transport inside the 2106. It appears that you have fashioned a table [?] or some other frame...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-12-2022, 06:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,804
Posted By Blubugger
Indeed.....and if ya ever worked around...

Indeed.....and if ya ever worked around aircraft....red flags etc that are marked...."remove before flight"
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-12-2022, 03:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,804
Posted By Blubugger
I only place light items like loaves of bread, ...

I only place light items like loaves of bread, bags of chips or the like (plastic cups etc). The whole point is that at least on our 2106ds that cabinet door could, for whatever reason, be open and...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-12-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,804
Posted By Blubugger
Eliminating possible problem on Micro Minnie Slideout

Early on when we acquired our 2106ds, the 1st thing I noticed as the sales person demonstrated the operation of the sideout was the cabinet door above the TV had standard hinges and a snap latch.
...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-11-2022, 12:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,885
Posted By Blubugger
We couldargue all day aboutwho did best. But I...

We couldargue all day aboutwho did best. But I tell ya, if I dothe planned 2nd redo, I will patern my seat skirts after yours that havethat angled corner. I am not tall, but I do have looong feet and...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-04-2022, 04:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,885
Posted By Blubugger
Well, my 'little brother' is 6'4" so, using the...

Well, my 'little brother' is 6'4" so, using the 36" recpro cushions in sutable chair arrangement should allow you to sit comfortably on the inboard side of the seats.

Good luck! Let me know if ya...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-24-2022, 02:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,995
Posted By Blubugger
Micro Minnie 2106 rear bumper capacity

Thanks for the reference and over the past year since I reported that the original bumper sagged, almost stretching those bolt holes completely out. So I had a weld/repair shop restraighten and weld...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-15-2021, 06:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,885
Posted By Blubugger
Then it sounds like you should do the 36" seats...

Then it sounds like you should do the 36" seats which do let you clear the overhead cabinets inside of the slideout (now) a dinette.
I am looking back thru my early of the early assembly of the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-15-2021, 06:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,885
Posted By Blubugger
I think the way I found was to remove the sofa...

I think the way I found was to remove the sofa back first (4 nuts), then lift the bottom up part way to get the four nuts holding that to the hinge mechanism. Then remove the hinge leaving a clean...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-10-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,885
Posted By Blubugger
Az Sky King.....you are welcome! Over this...

Az Sky King.....you are welcome! Over this winter, I may try a 2nd iteration of the seats. Make the frames lighter in weight and materials (thinner plywood, eliminate some hardware and floor)....
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-08-2021, 02:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,885
Posted By Blubugger
Micro-Minnie 2106ds Sofa to Dinette

The shortest commercially available cushions that I found were 36" width from RecPro [available direct or on Amazon]. Right away I had to make a false floor panel that would extend the dinette floor...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-15-2021, 06:20 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 28,200
Posted By Blubugger
We have a 2106ds being pulled by our 2015 Ford...

We have a 2106ds being pulled by our 2015 Ford Explorer Sport (twin-turbo). Mountains and hills are never a problem. Depending on wind and direction we have gotten up to 12mpg (mid-grade gas). With a...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-28-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,896
Posted By Blubugger
Also taking a look at the drain trap I also...

Also taking a look at the drain trap I also wrapped some tie-wraps around the trap and the upper drain pipe that is a fixed today the sink. Just as a double check to ensure no future problems.
When...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-26-2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,896
Posted By Blubugger
Micro-Minnie 2106ds sink trap fails

Recently at an RV spot in the cool pines of New Mexico I was attempting to drain black and grey water tanks while my better half was relaxing in the cool mountain air on the other side of the TT. And...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-24-2021, 07:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,181
Posted By Blubugger
We have a 2018 MicroMinnie 2106ds and many moons...

We have a 2018 MicroMinnie 2106ds and many moons ago I sent an email to [email protected] requesting wiring diagrams for this model.
You should include your VIN/Serial number. They sent...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-18-2021, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,699
Posted By Blubugger
Black vs White trim

I imagine that most of the construction of trim pieces being either black or white is that black 'plastic' pieces stand up to solar degradation better than white. Have you noticed how longer black...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-30-2021, 07:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,306
Posted By Blubugger
If those grills work off the Coleman 1# cans,...

If those grills work off the Coleman 1# cans, they will have a regulator to reduce the can high pressure. The easiest might be to get an extension hose that connects to the grill's Coleman fitting...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-30-2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,306
Posted By Blubugger
I have the same quick connect fitting on our...

I have the same quick connect fitting on our Micro 2106ds (midships) and to use our Smoke Hollow grill we swapped the stock regulator with a Camco Control Valve with Quick Connect fitting on a 12'...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-27-2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,094
Posted By Blubugger
Murphy Bed recess space by Murphy's Law

:)It is very easy to forget that the space behind those two panels are where the head of the bed rotates down when in the upright position. I recalled this in a reply way back and never had an issue...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-26-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,647
Posted By Blubugger
Well, I must say 'mea culpa' for my shortcomings!...

Well, I must say 'mea culpa' for my shortcomings! What some folks use as a Toad, some of us simpler folks use to tow. So, now that I am educated in 'tow' vs Toad....I must say that in our case we use...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-25-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,647
Posted By Blubugger
Wait a minute, I thought 'Toad' or dingy was the...

Wait a minute, I thought 'Toad' or dingy was the vehicle that is towed behind the RV.....why are we talking about 4x4 SUVs etc? You want something bigger to whip around the rear end and get around...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-10-2021, 10:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,885
Posted By Blubugger
2106ds Dinette!

In time I will get you somemore detailed drawings etc to you for the conversion.
Twas a long process because I wanted to have the dinette completely removable without modifying the original...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-25-2021, 04:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,885
Posted By Blubugger
Smile MicroMinnie 2106ds Dinette Conversion Finale

Well, with 2020 behind us and dealing with the C-19 stuffola, I continued in my quest to make a comfortable dinette in the slide to replace the clumsy jackknife sofa and heavy fold-up portable table....
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-19-2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,126
Posted By Blubugger
The suggestion for solar is indeed a good one...

The suggestion for solar is indeed a good one especially boondocking. The Zamp panels [140watts] are on the high end. However, we have had very good luck with a very less cost Coleman 100watt panel...
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