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Forum: Welcome Mat 12-21-2023, 07:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 851
Posted By Wakullabob
I have owned over 15 trailers over a 50 year...

I have owned over 15 trailers over a 50 year period > Starting 15 years ago or so I have been reinforcing my water tank after losing one on I-75 , Fill your tank full and then take a look underneath...
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-26-2023, 05:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 542
Posted By Wakullabob
If it has torsion axles it is very easy to lift ....

If it has torsion axles it is very easy to lift . E-Trailer sells a 3 1/2 inch kit > I did mine in my yard . First axle took an hour , second maybe 20 minutes ! I have the same trailer , took a...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-08-2023, 07:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,090
Posted By Wakullabob
When plugged into shore power the 12 volts side...

When plugged into shore power the 12 volts side is taken over by the converter , the converter is also keeping the battery charges assuming the battery switch is on . there NO reason to turn battery...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-08-2023, 07:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,090
Posted By Wakullabob
The battery should be turned on when driving as...

The battery should be turned on when driving as the tow truck will help charge it . The battery should be turned on when on shore power as the converter will keep it charged . There is absolutely no...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-08-2023, 06:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,090
Posted By Wakullabob
Why do you have to turn on the battery , it...

Why do you have to turn on the battery , it should be on most lf not all the time . Why do you turn it off? you prevent the truck from charging the battery !
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-10-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,734
Posted By Wakullabob
When ya buy an RV with propane/electric frig ya...

When ya buy an RV with propane/electric frig ya put it on " auto " and NEVER touch it again . AUTO is smarter than all of us !
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-10-2023, 12:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,956
Posted By Wakullabob
Fill the tank , crawl under and look . If it...

Fill the tank , crawl under and look . If it hangs down 3 or 4 inches it could very well be trying to slip off of the side rails that are holding it on . It is very easy to run additional support ....
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-09-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,092
Posted By Wakullabob
Tractor Supply sells a 35 gallon water tank for...

Tractor Supply sells a 35 gallon water tank for $119 . Ours sets strapped in the pickup and will gravity feed into TT tank .
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 07-29-2023, 08:50 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,915
Posted By Wakullabob
I am 79 Y.O. and drive 4 and 5 hours per day...

I am 79 Y.O. and drive 4 and 5 hours per day pulling our 2106 Winnebago . We are driving Florida to Washington State , there to take a cruise ship on the inside passage . If we find a spot to stay...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-22-2023, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 804
Posted By Wakullabob
When I did mine the first axle took an hour and a...

When I did mine the first axle took an hour and a half , second 40 minutes !
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-21-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,857
Posted By Wakullabob
When I buy an RV I put the refrig on " auto " and...

When I buy an RV I put the refrig on " auto " and never ever change it . AUTO is smarter than most of us . A 20 lb tank will last us 24 to 30 days . Many are afraid to have propane on while driving ,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-22-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,575
Posted By Wakullabob
Some tow trucks do , others will require a fuse...

Some tow trucks do , others will require a fuse under the hood . It would help if we knew the tow truck !
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-19-2023, 08:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 280
Posted By Wakullabob
From the picture it appears that the bolt broke ,...

From the picture it appears that the bolt broke , if so , can you replace the bolt ?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-21-2023, 07:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 927
Posted By Wakullabob
For less than a thousand dollars I switched to...

For less than a thousand dollars I switched to 200 amp lithium and a converter conversion, all DIY . Why would you need larger wiring , all the draws are the same !
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 03-19-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 887
Posted By Wakullabob
When I ran a campground there were several...

When I ran a campground there were several reasons for doing this . Easier to clean up when you leave , safer from an outside theft problem , maybe easier to keep an eye on everyone . If ya asked to...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-07-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,682
Posted By Wakullabob
Dash heater or house furnace ?

Dash heater or house furnace ?
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-19-2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 921
Posted By Wakullabob
at least two times the usable amps by going with...

at least two times the usable amps by going with lithium over a lead acid battery . Bite the bullet !
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-28-2022, 03:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 544
Posted By Wakullabob
What about an 8 track ?

What about an 8 track ?
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-13-2022, 08:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,016
Posted By Wakullabob
On some trucks the trailer charge circuit is hot...

On some trucks the trailer charge circuit is hot whether the ignition is on or not and could run your start battery down . On my Ram I must unplug from the truck or the trailer will run my truck...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-11-2022, 12:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,315
Posted By Wakullabob
We live in the Big Bend of Florida and will have...

We live in the Big Bend of Florida and will have the same weather Saturday nite , for the last 15 years we do nothing and have never had a problem . Even the hose bibs on the house are not protected...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-08-2022, 06:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,440
Posted By Wakullabob
I left after 23 years and went to Hartford . I...

I left after 23 years and went to Hartford . I left because they were impossible to get on the phone with a human . You can be on hold for twenty or so minutes all the while the recording is telling...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-25-2021, 07:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,977
Posted By Wakullabob
You might need to think of the kind of camping...

You might need to think of the kind of camping you will be doing . Some of the suggestions that you get will be for the kind of camping that " they " do . I would have no need for a sewer hose...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-01-2021, 06:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 685
Posted By Wakullabob
Previous owner tied his kids there .

Previous owner tied his kids there .
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-26-2021, 02:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,873
Posted By Wakullabob
Sure , it will be OK . The refrig will be cold...

Sure , it will be OK . The refrig will be cold and even if the batteries only last 4 or 5 hours nothing will spoil in that time . Many people shut their refrigs down anytime they move .
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-17-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 870
Posted By Wakullabob
Yes it will blow off

Yes it will blow off
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-12-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,308
Posted By Wakullabob
I say again , think about a small trailer ,...

I say again , think about a small trailer , brakes , lights already there .
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-08-2020, 09:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,308
Posted By Wakullabob
Do not overlook a small trailer , it will have...

Do not overlook a small trailer , it will have lights and brakes and it is a lot easier to back . For half the price !
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-18-2020, 11:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,994
Posted By Wakullabob
Probably not < Thousands of RVs travel with...

Probably not < Thousands of RVs travel with propane refrig turned on . I have for 40 years with no problem .
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-14-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,686
Posted By Wakullabob
I raised mine by pulling both front wheels up a...

I raised mine by pulling both front wheels up a ramp until rear wheels were in the air . Did the installation and then doing the fronts in same manor .Leave it hooked to truck all the time .
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-07-2019, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 751
Posted By Wakullabob
2016 --2106 what roof fabric ?

I want to service my roof on my trailer . Is it rubber or TPO or maybe KFC or NBC , what about FBI ?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-06-2019, 07:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,913
Posted By Wakullabob
Lightening does what ever it wants . Our...

Lightening does what ever it wants . Our motorhome was next to a power pole that was hit by lightening , killed all appliances and $8,000 computer in Mercedes .
In an offshore sailboat race we...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-04-2019, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 899
Posted By Wakullabob
I had a weld shop make me a hitch mount bumper ,...

I had a weld shop make me a hitch mount bumper , full width out of 2 inch tube . Later I had them make it large enuff to stand kayaks upright on . Worked fine .
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-23-2019, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 909
Posted By Wakullabob
You should not have to pay the core charge as you...

You should not have to pay the core charge as you will give them your trade-in battery .
Plugging into shore power should charge both batteries , one for engine and one for house !
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-19-2019, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 649
Posted By Wakullabob
Atwood water heater spark

Usually when turning on my atwood the spark will go " click , click ,click ", [three times ] and heater will light . Lately it will click once only and not lite . I can get it to light by inserting a...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-06-2019, 07:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,702
Posted By Wakullabob
The charge from the tow vehicle is very tiny at...

The charge from the tow vehicle is very tiny at idle ,while towing at hiway speeds will keep our batteries up to run stuff over nite . We always dry camp in our 2016 FBS and only run our Champion...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-04-2019, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,373
Posted By Wakullabob
I bought from E- Trailer , I believe it was $160...

I bought from E- Trailer , I believe it was $160 plus change . I have put 2500 miles on them in the last two weeks. They are a big improvement in my mind . If thinking of ordering read the above post...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-01-2019, 06:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,038
Posted By Wakullabob
Find the " uphill " GFCI outlet and push the...

Find the " uphill " GFCI outlet and push the button in . Cures 99.9 % percent on alternating current problems . You should also study/learn what runs on 110 volt AC and what runs on 12 volt DC [...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-26-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,566
Posted By Wakullabob
Leaving this afternoon for Maine , probably spend...

Leaving this afternoon for Maine , probably spend the nite a Wal-mart in Commerce Ga.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-23-2019, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,027
Posted By Wakullabob
2/3rds full by visual inspection or by that silly...

2/3rds full by visual inspection or by that silly gauge ?
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-23-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,373
Posted By Wakullabob
Torsion axles can not be flipped . The axle does...

Torsion axles can not be flipped . The axle does not move , only the torsion arm moves .
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-23-2019, 08:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,662
Posted By Wakullabob
Tank water is a way to insure that you have the...

Tank water is a way to insure that you have the quality of water that you desire . Many small campgrounds water leave a lot to be desired . For bleach I take a Pepsi plastic bottle [ Coke might work...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-23-2019, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,373
Posted By Wakullabob
dexter torsion lift kits ?

I have always disliked that my 2016FBS trailer sat so low to the ground .
Yesterday I used a lift kit to raise it 3 inches , so far so good . Kinda easy , once I learned a few tricks . Took two...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-20-2019, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,543
Posted By Wakullabob
What vehicle?

What vehicle?
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-17-2019, 06:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,441
Posted By Wakullabob
In the olde days that was called a Winnie eyebrow...

In the olde days that was called a Winnie eyebrow model .
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-17-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,441
Posted By Wakullabob
As to roll back , we once had our View put on a...

As to roll back , we once had our View put on a rollback , 14 foot six tall on truck . Scared me but driver said " It'll be alright " . It did OK . All Florida and Ga back roads . Spanish moss on...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-17-2019, 07:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,566
Posted By Wakullabob
Yes Glen, I to see those very large camping...

Yes Glen,
I to see those very large camping castles trying to get thru a fuel stop or negotiate a small camp spot and wonder why . But I was guilty of once owning a 36 foot and 38 foot 5er .
...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-16-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 202,121
Posted By Wakullabob
Thrasher on July 8 asked about lowering his axles...

Thrasher on July 8 asked about lowering his axles to gain height . If the axles are Dexter Torsion axles the answer is yes . Google " Dexter Torsion Lift Kit ". Less than $200 .
Careful as some...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 08-16-2019, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,410
Posted By Wakullabob
I once was behind a small motorhome going down...

I once was behind a small motorhome going down I-4 . We watched thru his back window . The driver very cautiously left the drivers seat and stretched out and successfully retrieved something from...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-16-2019, 12:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,109
Posted By Wakullabob
2106 fresh water tank .

For many moons our fresh water pump would start sucking air after using only fourteen gallons , we lived with that knowledge and learned to carry extra water in the truck .
I am considering...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-16-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,566
Posted By Wakullabob
Introduction, drum roll please! Micro Minnie owners

We are owners of a 2016 Micro Minnie 2106FBS I have been watching this site for several hurricane seasons.

We call our selves ' travelers ' , not campers . We tend to take eight to twenty day...
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