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Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-19-2023, 06:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,621
Posted By backtrack15
Yes. Those rub marks on the outside of the rim...

Yes. Those rub marks on the outside of the rim convinced me otherwise (which is why I added the foam).
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-18-2023, 07:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,621
Posted By backtrack15
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I used a small section of stick-on high density foam to support the TPMS units on my trailer (to keep the stems from...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-22-2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,992
Posted By backtrack15
Everyone was very pleased with the 310. It was...

Everyone was very pleased with the 310. It was the best single upgrade I made to the trailer.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-12-2022, 03:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,262
Posted By backtrack15
You could buy a $30 endoscope to help sort this...

You could buy a $30 endoscope to help sort this out. On the Micro Minnie, you can slip the endoscope over the frame rail and under the fabric covering (they are not attached to each other). This...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-27-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,138
Posted By backtrack15
Reading and pondering is good, provided we...

Reading and pondering is good, provided we acknowledge the bias and the absence of an equivalent discussion about the alternatives. That's part of the reason I loathe partisan news. You're always...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-27-2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,138
Posted By backtrack15
That “article” was amusing. My career was in the...

That “article” was amusing. My career was in the oil and gas industry so I couldn’t help but laugh at the horrors of solar and wind power. :D

I’m fine with EVs (I power my PHEV with solar/wind)....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-25-2022, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 650
Posted By backtrack15
If you're just going to replace the fan and...

If you're just going to replace the fan and motor, I'd probably try to remove the motor and see if there are any manufacturer/model markings on it. If yes, then I'd search the web to hopefully find...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-24-2022, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,958
Posted By backtrack15
It was easy to see back in mid-2020, when the...

It was easy to see back in mid-2020, when the model year changed from 2021a to 2021b, that the only real change to the trailers was the axles and the axle mounts. The frame and overall structure of...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-22-2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,796
Posted By backtrack15
I repacked mine on another trailer. Dexter has...

I repacked mine on another trailer. Dexter has some good instructions for this in their online support documentation.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-22-2022, 07:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,059
Posted By backtrack15
I agree with this. It’s relatively easy to just...

I agree with this. It’s relatively easy to just use water from jugs. Then just chase it after the trip with some antifreeze in the various drains/toilet (not much needed).
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-05-2022, 07:34 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,072
Posted By backtrack15
My trailer was small (2100BH) so I wiped the...

My trailer was small (2100BH) so I wiped the whole thing down with Wash Wax All (Aero Cosmetics) every couple of weeks. I actually used it on the truck too. It’s good for any surface you can wet.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-04-2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 804
Posted By backtrack15
I do think the most practical answer is to use...

I do think the most practical answer is to use external tanks as has been suggested by prior posts. Even if it was structurally okay, the black and grey tanks are sandwiched behind the axles and...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-03-2022, 06:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,701
Posted By backtrack15
I had a roof joint that looked like that (the...

I had a roof joint that looked like that (the front one) on my new Micro Minnie 2100BH. There was no sign of any leakage (everything felt solid and looked sealed) so I just kept an eye on it. It...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-01-2022, 04:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,518
Posted By backtrack15
Nice. Maybe a cap would be good if the handle...

Nice. Maybe a cap would be good if the handle moves that easily. :)
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-27-2022, 05:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,163
Posted By backtrack15
That sounds like a really nice solution. Enjoy!

That sounds like a really nice solution. Enjoy!
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-26-2022, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,979
Posted By backtrack15
Thanks for letting me know. Nice work checking...

Thanks for letting me know. Nice work checking things thoroughly.

I believe prior to the 2021b models, they split the duct headed to the bathroom and sent one branch under the floor and one to...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-26-2022, 06:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 666
Posted By backtrack15
I agree with NV_Camper. The fabric bottom...

I agree with NV_Camper.

The fabric bottom of the Micro Minnie is not attached to the top of the frame rails. As such, it is incredibly easy to inspect what is going on under the floor (see the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-25-2022, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,163
Posted By backtrack15
He has a torsion axle, so the "springs" are...

He has a torsion axle, so the "springs" are really elastomer cords inside the axle itself. I believe swapping to 5000 lbs from 3500 lbs will increase the length of the elastomer cords inside the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-24-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,979
Posted By backtrack15
You may want to visually confirm that a heater...

You may want to visually confirm that a heater duct runs down through the floor. Winnebago advertised it as a feature in 2021 and my 2100BH had no such duct. Only one duct ran to the bathroom. I...
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-21-2022, 06:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 892
Posted By backtrack15
I hadn’t noticed the name in the movie before....

I hadn’t noticed the name in the movie before. Nice!

I also had forgotten the surface area of a sphere is the derivative of the volume, but that certainly makes sense. Good stuff.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-08-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,937
Posted By backtrack15
That explains it then. I like your approach. ...

That explains it then. I like your approach. Perfectly sensible.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-08-2022, 02:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,937
Posted By backtrack15
I'm not advocating for defeating the emissions,...

I'm not advocating for defeating the emissions, but I was a little surprised to hear that TX shops would not entertain 'clandestine repairs'. I say this because a non-trivial percentage (25%?) of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-07-2022, 07:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,011
Posted By backtrack15
New or used? The new ones have a proper...

New or used? The new ones have a proper automatic that should be tolerant of towing. The previous generation had a CVT and towing with that one is not advisable.

Make sure you look at the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-19-2022, 06:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,128
Posted By backtrack15
You might do a Google image search to see if you...

You might do a Google image search to see if you can find valves that look the same as what you can see there… then search for their manuals.

It also looks like there are a couple of videos on...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-17-2022, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,223
Posted By backtrack15
I had an F-350 (non-dually) diesel. It was...

I had an F-350 (non-dually) diesel. It was wonderful for towing the Micro Minnie, but obviously not ideal as a daily driver.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-17-2022, 07:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,729
Posted By backtrack15
The RV marketplace is just completely different. ...

The RV marketplace is just completely different. Even the highest-end units have problems like this. It’s great that you are handy enough to solve these issues on your own (that is the best...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-14-2022, 10:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,128
Posted By backtrack15
You can slip a flexible inspection camera with...

You can slip a flexible inspection camera with light over the frame rail (under the fabric) and look at what is there. That’ll give you an idea for where the valves are and the best place to cut if...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-14-2022, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,128
Posted By backtrack15
Is there any chance you could temporarily swap...

Is there any chance you could temporarily swap the handle over from the grey tank valve? I’m guessing not, but thought I’d toss that out there. If yes, you might twist the handle...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-13-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,749
Posted By backtrack15
The Micro Minnie travel trailers don’t have a...

The Micro Minnie travel trailers don’t have a valve that would let you fill the fresh water tank from the city water port. Your manual is likely “general” (applies to all Winnebago trailers) and...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-04-2022, 06:37 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,072
Posted By backtrack15
Hopefully most people do a "first pass" on...

Hopefully most people do a "first pass" on trailers by looking at the trailer's GVWR. If the truck can handle the trailer at full GVWR (with a tongue weight of 12-15% of GVWR) then you should be...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-04-2022, 04:35 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,072
Posted By backtrack15
20 lbs seems light for a full AC unit, yes. I...

20 lbs seems light for a full AC unit, yes. I also don’t think they weigh each trailer, regardless of what they claim.

As for your method, it doesn’t get much more straightforward than leaving...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-04-2022, 02:35 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,072
Posted By backtrack15
I apologize if this has been covered already (I...

I apologize if this has been covered already (I could not find it), but could you share your exact weighing process and the results (CAT scale sheets or the values from those sheets)?

It sounds...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-03-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,247
Posted By backtrack15
I responded to your other, similar post. I'll...

I responded to your other, similar post. I'll repeat it briefly here (this is all based on my experience with a 2100BH Micro Minnie travel trailer).

(1) The advertised length was from the center...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-03-2022, 04:07 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,072
Posted By backtrack15
If I remember correctly, the advertised length is...

If I remember correctly, the advertised length is from the center of the coupler to the back of the rear bumper. The extra length is due to the spare tire. I’m 90% sure this was the case on my...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-22-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,370
Posted By backtrack15
I can’t be sure for the FLX, but I seem to...

I can’t be sure for the FLX, but I seem to remember the controller being hidden behind a panel on the interior trim below the slide.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-15-2022, 06:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,799
Posted By backtrack15
I really like it! Nice work.

I really like it! Nice work.
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-21-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 633
Posted By backtrack15
Welcome! Enjoy the 2100BH.

Welcome! Enjoy the 2100BH.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-19-2022, 10:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,181
Posted By backtrack15
Unless they changed something since 2021, it only...

Unless they changed something since 2021, it only has one grey tank. They probably just used a 'one size fits most' command center which supports larger units that do actually have a second grey...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-19-2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,544
Posted By backtrack15
The only time this happened to me it was the...

The only time this happened to me it was the threaded hose connection at the pump inlet (it had loosened while driving and was allowing air into the system). That's something you've probably already...
Forum: RV's and Tow Vehicles For Sale & Wanted 05-18-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,151
Posted By backtrack15
For anyone looking at this thread later in the...

For anyone looking at this thread later in the Austin area, I had a great experience selling my fifth-wheel with cripplecreekrvs.com (https://cripplecreekrvs.com) in Liberty Hill. They are a small...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-18-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 709
Posted By backtrack15
"...Christmas tree in heat." :D Colorful as...

"...Christmas tree in heat." :D Colorful as ever!

I'm glad you got it figured out, and hopefully your post will help the next victim.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-28-2022, 05:25 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,072
Posted By backtrack15
You can call Winnebago Towables and request...

You can call Winnebago Towables and request drawings. They just need your VIN. Admittedly, the drawings are not as good as for the motorized units, but they may give you enough to succeed in DIY...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 02-22-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,611
Posted By backtrack15
You can do a google image search. It just says...

You can do a google image search. It just says 235/75R15. Inflate to 44psi. No ST designation on the sticker.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 02-21-2022, 07:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,611
Posted By backtrack15
As I mentioned in the duplicate thread, there...

As I mentioned in the duplicate thread, there were lots of trailers sold by Winnebago with the Trail Guide tires and I can’t recall seeing many (any) complaints here. I was actually disappointed...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 02-17-2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,384
Posted By backtrack15
If you could get confirmation from the Spartan...

If you could get confirmation from the Spartan rep in writing, I’d think you’d have your ducks in a row.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-16-2022, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,088
Posted By backtrack15
I agree with DavidM’s diagnostic approach. ...

I agree with DavidM’s diagnostic approach. However, my guess is that side port is connected directly to the batteries (simple, cheap, and traditional). Let us know what you figure out.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-12-2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,820
Posted By backtrack15
It’s definitely a potential problem. We had a...

It’s definitely a potential problem. We had a drawer that presented a similar problem in our fifth-wheel. We just made it standard procedure to check the drawer position visually before opening the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 02-10-2022, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,088
Posted By backtrack15
This isn't something I've seen before, but I'm...

This isn't something I've seen before, but I'm sure someone else will have some ideas for you. It is likely helpful to know that these tires are approaching 2 years old.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 02-10-2022, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,088
Posted By backtrack15
I hadn't seen those tires installed on a Micro...

I hadn't seen those tires installed on a Micro Minnie since ~ August of 2020. Interesting that they came on a new 2108ds.

In any case, that is very odd.

Those tires were an unusual choice...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 02-10-2022, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 993
Posted By backtrack15
I'm curious if you dumped your black and grey...

I'm curious if you dumped your black and grey tanks before heading home. If not, this certainly would have added some weight toward the rear and exacerbated any tendency to sway.
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