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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions Yesterday, 10:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 742
Posted By Marine359
We have a winner

cost difference between fuel oil and diesel was $1.60/gal. So the added cost of home delivery is costing me $400 for a fill-up

:banghead:
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions Yesterday, 10:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 742
Posted By Marine359
Stop whining about high cost of gas and diesel. ...

Stop whining about high cost of gas and diesel. When both were at their lows back in January, I paid $4.79/gal for fuel oil for my home furnace 250 gal tank. $1,179 for a fill up. For the life of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-21-2024, 04:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 955
Posted By Marine359
Initially, I wired 3x 100w in series. Then...

Initially, I wired 3x 100w in series. Then switched to parallel because I was planning to add a fourth panel. Voc on the 100w panel is over 30v, so 4x 100 series would have put me over the limit...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-20-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 955
Posted By Marine359
If you’re doing 4 panels on the roof, probably be...

If you’re doing 4 panels on the roof, probably be best to go S/P. Making 2 pairs in serial, and wiring the series arrays in parallel. This limits the voltage of the array to the voltage of a single...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-20-2024, 06:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 955
Posted By Marine359
Hi Fred, 3x200 + 1x 200 CIGS is a lot of dough....

Hi Fred,
3x200 + 1x 200 CIGS is a lot of dough. I would not do a CIGS as a portable, because for about the same bucks there are some pretty good folding 200w portables out there. Ecoflow makes a...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-16-2024, 08:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 374
Posted By Marine359
They design without respect to actually having to...

They design without respect to actually having to use it. Like kids designing with Legos. Disappointing.
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-16-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,325
Posted By Marine359
First off. Never believe a salesman. They know...

First off. Never believe a salesman. They know very little and will tell you anything.
Think about it. If you nailed a ply board to a sawhorse and sat on the board, what do you think might...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-09-2024, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 653
Posted By Marine359
There’s no effect on towing characteristics...

There’s no effect on towing characteristics except for maybe adding a bit of weight to the tongue because the tank is slightly forward of the center of axle axis. However, If you’re going...
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-06-2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 209
Posted By Marine359
Honda makes the best most reliable and quietest...

Honda makes the best most reliable and quietest generators.
However, if you want to run on propane, the Honda 2200 with propane modification will cost twice the price of a number of suitably sized...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-04-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 388
Posted By Marine359
^^^2 Your battery cutoff switch does not...

^^^2
Your battery cutoff switch does not actually cut off all dc power. In the off position, there are still active circuits that bypass the switch. These circuits are tongue jack and slide (on...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-03-2024, 10:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 388
Posted By Marine359
Yes. As long as your charger breaker is not...

Yes. As long as your charger breaker is not switched off, the charger will work with any incoming ac amperage it is given. That’s why you can charge batteries with a very small generator.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-03-2024, 10:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 331
Posted By Marine359
Winnebago towables division winterizes all units...

Winnebago towables division winterizes all units prior to shipping. They use pink non-toxic anti-freeze, it’s odorless and tasteless. Wont hurt you if ingested. There should not be any anti-freeze...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-01-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 531
Posted By Marine359
No wire ID that I’ve seen. Routing inverter...

No wire ID that I’ve seen.
Routing inverter remote panel would probably be easiest going up through the bedside cabinet up along the corner of bulkhead and sidewall, then up to top of shirt closet. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-30-2024, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 726
Posted By Marine359
I normally sanitize my fw tank when I dewinterize...

I normally sanitize my fw tank when I dewinterize unless I winterize/dewinterize more than once per season. It’s normal for us to winterize/dewinterize at least twice per year, as we go south in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-30-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 726
Posted By Marine359
I run my pump dry after emptying tank. Hey, if...

I run my pump dry after emptying tank.
Hey, if you think you may lose sleep over it, purge and use anti-freeze, but use enough that you’re sure it has flushed all the lines with pink. I’ve done it...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-30-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,927
Posted By Marine359
Ya gets what ya pays fer. Junk, but a bit less...

Ya gets what ya pays fer.
Junk, but a bit less junky than other brands.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-30-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 726
Posted By Marine359
Water cannot cause damage if there’s none in the...

Water cannot cause damage if there’s none in the system. If there is, it will expand and the risk is greater to fittings because pex is freeze resistant. Your risk is actually greater depending on...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-30-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 726
Posted By Marine359
It’s really not necessary to put anti-freeze into...

It’s really not necessary to put anti-freeze into the lines. Blowing out the lines with 40 psi compressed air, and putting some ant-freeze in the traps works perfectly well. You do have to make...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-29-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,686
Posted By Marine359
Thanks for the great ideas. On my next RV, I’ll...

Thanks for the great ideas. On my next RV, I’ll hustle out and get a trasheroo so garbage doesn’t pile up inside.

Bear bait?
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-28-2024, 08:21 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,686
Posted By Marine359
Liking your Unni Seems every time I buy...

Liking your Unni Seems every time I buy something useful, something new and better comes out a year later. I’m in a constant state of obsolescence.

So, if it’s raining, do you go outside to...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-28-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,274
Posted By Marine359
I don’t believe you’ll find a 2108 owner paired...

I don’t believe you’ll find a 2108 owner paired with a Canyon/Colorado, or a Ford Ranger, who have had the problems you’ve had towing with a Frontier. Ford & GMC/Chevy midsize owners have hundreds...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-25-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,274
Posted By Marine359
Thanks for posting this. This is a very good...

Thanks for posting this. This is a very good calculator for those unfamiliar with vehicle weights, trailer weights, and how to stay within safe limits. However, it does not address engine and...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-24-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,274
Posted By Marine359
@Jay_Tea Torque is everything when matched to a...

@Jay_Tea
Torque is everything when matched to a good transmission. Diesels are better for towing because despite their lower HP, their torque is way more than a gasser. Would have been nice to...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-23-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,274
Posted By Marine359
I’m sorry to take you up on this, but your...

I’m sorry to take you up on this, but your statement is terribly wrong, and could mislead people into believing they can’t, or should not tow a Micro Minnie with a Mid-size truck. I can’t speak to...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-22-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,274
Posted By Marine359
Real World: We towed our Micro Minnie 2108ds...

Real World:
We towed our Micro Minnie 2108ds for 3 years all over the country north to south and east to west. Mountains and deserts, over 12,000 miles. Towing with our 2021 Canyon Denali 4x4 with...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-21-2024, 12:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,522
Posted By Marine359
It was my pleasure and honor to serve our country...

It was my pleasure and honor to serve our country during war and peace.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-19-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,522
Posted By Marine359
We had to sell our beloved MM, but my next...

We had to sell our beloved MM, but my next project was to remove the cooktop altogether, and add in its place, a sliding drawer for more storage. Cap off the propane and buy a dual burner portable...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-18-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,927
Posted By Marine359
If you want all those goodies, trade in for an...

If you want all those goodies, trade in for an ORV or Northwoods.
Micro Minnie is what it is. Inexpensive and not particularly well designed or built, but maybe a bit better than others.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-16-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,063
Posted By Marine359
Probably 80% or more of all towables have...

Probably 80% or more of all towables have coroplast underbelly, or worse, nothing at all. I’d stay awake at night chewing on that food for thought if insurance did not cover road hazard losses.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-14-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,063
Posted By Marine359
Try a dremel

Try a dremel
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-14-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 352
Posted By Marine359
On mine it’s behind the lower left panel. Don’t...

On mine it’s behind the lower left panel. Don’t know if that’s where yours is, but it should be. I replaced the four little screws holding the luan panel in with drawer pulls and magnetic catches.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-11-2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 688
Posted By Marine359
Yeah, crimping the cinch clamp was really hard. ...

Yeah, crimping the cinch clamp was really hard. I feel for you. Took me an hour just to do that part. But, I’m old and tire easily. What’s your excuse? :)
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-11-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,522
Posted By Marine359
Hard to protect against all possible hazards. My...

Hard to protect against all possible hazards. My MIL, before she passed, set part of house on fire because she had placed shopping bags on the range and bumped into the stove dials. She claimed the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-10-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,522
Posted By Marine359
Must be 2023 and later models. Our MM stove...

Must be 2023 and later models. Our MM stove backlighting had a separate switch. Liked that because you could leave the blue lights on all night to guide your way for the multiple trips to the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-09-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,576
Posted By Marine359
You won’t be done soon with repairs. Things...

You won’t be done soon with repairs. Things break all the time. Fortunately, with the Micro Minnie line, there is safety in numbers. Meaning, there are tons of helpful MM owners on this forum. ...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-07-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,927
Posted By Marine359
Normally we cook outside. But inside when it’s...

Normally we cook outside. But inside when it’s cold or raining. And yes, the Micro Minnie range hood vents to outside. You don’t notice it as much in a 37ft MH, but in the small space of the Micro...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-07-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 688
Posted By Marine359
And probably could have lifted the sink off, then...

And probably could have lifted the sink off, then reached all the way through with the clamping tool. Hindsight is amazing.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-07-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 688
Posted By Marine359
:banghead: That woulda made it so much easier.

:banghead:
That woulda made it so much easier.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-07-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 688
Posted By Marine359
I was able to use a small blade screwdriver to...

I was able to use a small blade screwdriver to loosen the clamp on the supply side of the valve. Once loose, I pried the valve loose from the floor using channel locks. Then lifted out the valve...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-07-2024, 03:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,927
Posted By Marine359
Really bad idea to delete the range hood. Ever...

Really bad idea to delete the range hood. Ever notice that you need to occasionally clean the underside of the hood. It’s because whenever you’re cooking, even with the hood fan on, moisture rises...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-06-2024, 06:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 352
Posted By Marine359
There should be a manual in your zippered packet...

There should be a manual in your zippered packet for the water heater. It is not uncommon for Winnebago to change models and brands of appliances during any given model year. If it has an anode...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-06-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 688
Posted By Marine359
He was using the camper at when it froze, Eagle5....

He was using the camper at when it froze, Eagle5. That’s quite possible given the location of the valve. This is why I leave all lower cabinet door open at night when we are camping in freezing...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-06-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 688
Posted By Marine359
I replaced with the valve Paul recommended from...

I replaced with the valve Paul recommended from Amazon. The old one didn't spring a leak, but would not snap close completely, so there was a slow drip that caused pump to cycle. Really hard to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-05-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 955
Posted By Marine359
For a 600w setup, I recommend: 2x 200w CIGS...

For a 600w setup, I recommend:

2x 200w CIGS panels connected through gland to 100/30 controller. You can walk on them. And there will be room for 2 more in future.

1x 200w portable panel...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 03-03-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 630
Posted By Marine359
If the filling station attendant stops because of...

If the filling station attendant stops because of back pressure, as evidenced by propane released from the safety valve, your tank is 80% full regardless of what your gauge says.
Forum: Welcome Mat 03-02-2024, 04:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 241
Posted By Marine359
Don’t agree fully with Creativepart regarding...

Don’t agree fully with Creativepart regarding connecting any panel to the solar on the side port. Voltage matching is extremely important in parallel configurations, and less important in series...
Forum: Welcome Mat 03-02-2024, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 241
Posted By Marine359
@Jojohoho, I don’t like the idea of mixing...

@Jojohoho,
I don’t like the idea of mixing solar panels of different wattages and voltages. And I definitely don’t believe that portable panels and roof panels should share the same charge...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-01-2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 750
Posted By Marine359
We had a 2021b which was a mid-year redesign that...

We had a 2021b which was a mid-year redesign that carried forward to 2022.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-01-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 750
Posted By Marine359
Tank mounting on newer Micro Minnie’s is...

Tank mounting on newer Micro Minnie’s is different than 2022 and prior years. In 2022 and earlier the tank brace was a single piece of angle iron the traversed the distance between frame rails, and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-01-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 955
Posted By Marine359
Good questions Fred First, you cannot run...

Good questions Fred

First, you cannot run the roof A/C from the inverter unless you first equip the A/C compressor with an easy/soft start. This device reduces the start up current of the...
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