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Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-10-2020, 06:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,085
Posted By skeetman
Here’s our Micro 1708FB on a recent camping trip...

Here’s our Micro 1708FB on a recent camping trip with our pups, so far we’re enjoying our little camper, a little tight with the dogs inside but still comfortable. We’re heading down to Gatlinburg,TN...
Forum: Parking, Parts & Accessories For Sale & Wanted 07-29-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 469
Posted By skeetman
Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller

I have a used but excellent condition Tekonsha Prodigy P3 deluxe brake controller for sale. I recently upgraded our tow vehicle to a F150 with an integrated brake controller so no longer need the P3....
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-29-2020, 02:13 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 24,365
Posted By skeetman
If we didn’t have plans for bigger trips with...

If we didn’t have plans for bigger trips with longer hauls, including heading out west next year, I would have been content continuing to tow with our Ascent. But now knowing the capabilities of our...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-23-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 24,365
Posted By skeetman
Got the new truck hooked up with WDH today and...

Got the new truck hooked up with WDH today and hooked the Minnie up to it, boy what a difference from our Subaru SUV. Now I have total confidence towing !
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Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-21-2020, 04:16 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 24,365
Posted By skeetman
Well I started out towing our 1708FB with our...

Well I started out towing our 1708FB with our Subaru Ascent, and although it got the job done, I wasn’t confident in its long term durability or ability especially in mountainous conditions. I found...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-01-2020, 11:16 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,104
Posted By skeetman
Micro Minnie Suspension Height

When we picked up our new Micro Minnie 1708FB back in May, the dealer never went over the suspension height adjustment for the trailer. My understanding is that on the new models, you can have the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-18-2020, 04:18 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,439
Posted By skeetman
Sorry to hear that they’re not sending you a...

Sorry to hear that they’re not sending you a replacement dome as a courtesy like they did for me Troutbum. I think if enough owners complain they would, but mine was just purchased and I also had the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-14-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,439
Posted By skeetman
This is the response that I got. I...

This is the response that I got.

I understand that you have expressed some concerns to a salesman of our, Mark Gerber. He has made me aware that you are concerned with the skylight in the bathroom...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-14-2020, 02:14 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,439
Posted By skeetman
To answer everybody’s question about the...

To answer everybody’s question about the replacement shroud/dome. I got my replacement and installed it today. It is a complete unit, that being a new shroud with an attached dome.
You just put it...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-12-2020, 10:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,439
Posted By skeetman
This was my first contact when I was considering...

This was my first contact when I was considering buying the 1708. He might help you.

Mark Gerber
Winnebago Towables
District Sales Manager
[email protected]
317-645-6788 Cell
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-12-2020, 10:09 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,439
Posted By skeetman
You might give this person at Winnebago a call. ...

You might give this person at Winnebago a call.

Hollie Myers
Senior Retail Warranty Representative
Customer Service
(574) 825-8967
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-11-2020, 06:42 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,439
Posted By skeetman
Well, we picked up our 2020 1708FB back on May...

Well, we picked up our 2020 1708FB back on May 29th from our dealer. I contacted Winnebago regarding the shower dome shroud requesting the new updated replacement and yesterday got confirmation that...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-09-2020, 11:26 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 24,365
Posted By skeetman
We just picked up our Micro 1708FB on May 29th,...

We just picked up our Micro 1708FB on May 29th, and are towing it with our Subaru Ascent SUV, which has a 5,000lb/500lb tongue weight limit. On our trip home from dealership (3hr drive) we maxed at...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-04-2020, 10:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,106
Posted By skeetman
Thanks for the heads up on black tank fume issue...

Thanks for the heads up on black tank fume issue with the fan. I did check around the mid trailer vent, the issue with going under the ceiling panel is there is a metal crossbeam right up against the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-03-2020, 05:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,106
Posted By skeetman
Thanks for all the suggestions. I’ve decided to...

Thanks for all the suggestions. I’ve decided to go with the four speed exhaust only Maxxair fan and put it in the bathroom where it will do the most good.
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Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-03-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,106
Posted By skeetman
I agree that I don’t want to mess with routing...

I agree that I don’t want to mess with routing under the ceiling, nor do I want to tape wires onto the ceiling. I think going with their 4speed Maxxair fan and installing it in the bathroom would be...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-03-2020, 11:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,106
Posted By skeetman
Max air Fan Install

I’m thinking of putting a Maxxair fan with built in retractable cover on my new Micro Minnie 1708FB. There is a plain vent mid trailer in front of the air conditioner which I’d like to replace with...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-29-2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,389
Posted By skeetman
New Micro Minnie 1708FB

We finally were able to pick up our new 2020 Micro Minnie 1708FB today.
It was stormy on our drive home from the dealership here in Ohio, the wind let you know you were pulling a trailer, but our...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-28-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 999
Posted By skeetman
You might want to check on sites like Rvtrader or...

You might want to check on sites like Rvtrader or RVT.com and check what others within yours and an adjacent state are selling the same model trailers for and negotiate from there. Most dealers will...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-28-2020, 02:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,573
Posted By skeetman
Check on YouTube. I remember seeing video of guy...

Check on YouTube. I remember seeing video of guy removing both bunks on his, the top bunk being the most difficult. He had to first remove the thin luan top to expose the supports which were screwed...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-26-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,439
Posted By skeetman
I spoke with our dealer today and they were able...

I spoke with our dealer today and they were able to verify that only the inner shroud needs to be updated. I was told that after I pickup my trailer this Friday they will order the replacement part...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-24-2020, 06:42 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,439
Posted By skeetman
I’m concerned about this too. We’re supposed to...

I’m concerned about this too. We’re supposed to pick up our 1708FB next Friday from our dealer and will have to check our shower dome for this issue. It sounds like an easy fix though if Winnebago is...
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-08-2020, 12:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 458
Posted By skeetman
Soon to be Micro Minnie 1708 Owner

Hi everybody and greetings from NE Ohio. I ordered a new 2021 Micro Minnie 1708FB this morning with my dealer, hopefully expecting delivery in early July but that is dependent on Winnebago’s...
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