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Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-11-2024, 04:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 397
Posted By RocknRoll
I upgraded my existing LifeP04 to a smart...

I upgraded my existing LifeP04 to a smart battery. Bluetooth allows soft-switch charging/discharging among SOC and overall health. Highly recommended.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-23-2023, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 616
Posted By RocknRoll
Under the tongue?

Here was my solution. Not sure how much clearance you have but it works for me.
https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/blogs/rocknroll/spare-tire-relocation-to-tongue-348/
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-23-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 954
Posted By RocknRoll
Riveting is easy and secure. Plenty of U-Tube...

Riveting is easy and secure. Plenty of U-Tube videos out there. Pick up a kit at Harbor Freight.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-18-2023, 03:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 871
Posted By RocknRoll
Isn't the height of a MM adjustable? Maybe it's...

Isn't the height of a MM adjustable? Maybe it's set at its lowest position.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-05-2023, 02:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,576
Posted By RocknRoll
Simply explained. ...

Simply explained.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mW_gzdh6to
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-01-2023, 06:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,123
Posted By RocknRoll
Good topic! I have a 2108TB that's a permanent...

Good topic! I have a 2108TB that's a permanent king. I bought (3) plastic bins from Walmart and stash them in the center compartment utilizing them as a "pantry".

Total cost - $25
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-31-2023, 02:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,750
Posted By RocknRoll
Marine359 hit on all points. I made the switch...

Marine359 hit on all points. I made the switch from 2 GC cells to LiFeP04 and its night and day. Not only will you save some major weight, but you can relocate it inside the passthrough. It's also...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-24-2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,006
Posted By RocknRoll
Hey Reeman, I think that's a great idea to do a...

Hey Reeman, I think that's a great idea to do a custom wrap! :thumb:

This is what I did... Still holding up well after 2 years....
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-22-2023, 02:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,535
Posted By RocknRoll
Jim, so sorry to hear this. My personal thanks to...

Jim, so sorry to hear this. My personal thanks to you for all your contributions.

Wishing you the best of health moving forward.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-20-2023, 04:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,750
Posted By RocknRoll
Congrats on a wonderful, successful trip! Sounds...

Congrats on a wonderful, successful trip! Sounds like Winnebago has upped their game post-Covid.

Our setups are almost identical with the exception of LiFeP04. I recently upgraded to (2)100AH and...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-12-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,028
Posted By RocknRoll
Thanks for the post, especially how you detailed...

Thanks for the post, especially how you detailed the reason not just the process.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-08-2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 576
Posted By RocknRoll
In the Wikipedia entry, Yoshino is mentioned as...

In the Wikipedia entry, Yoshino is mentioned as the first company to produce a SST "Portable Solar Generator". I suppose I'll take it with a grain of salt as I heard they are scam artists. :rolleyes:
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-06-2023, 02:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 576
Posted By RocknRoll
I was also under the impression that these were...

I was also under the impression that these were still a way off. They claim a "solid" electrolyte as compared to a liquid, so I imagine we'll actually see if it's true when someone tears it open and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-06-2023, 06:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 576
Posted By RocknRoll
SST portable battery power is finally available

Somewhat pricey however if you take into account the $$$ and amount of work required to perform an upgrade to one's rig, its versatility seems to check a lot of boxes.

https://yoshinopower.com/
...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-19-2023, 08:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,641
Posted By RocknRoll
If it was me, I would be ultra-conservative so...

If it was me, I would be ultra-conservative so you wouldn't have to constantly worry about power management. Maybe perform a real time test with the generator powering everything you want it to do...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-19-2023, 06:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,641
Posted By RocknRoll
Bring a lot of fuel because under those...

Bring a lot of fuel because under those conditions, you'll be most likely running that generator 24/7.

MM's including the FLX are not 4 season trailers. Very few are.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-14-2023, 05:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,647
Posted By RocknRoll
Great advice. Flexibility with portable power is...

Great advice. Flexibility with portable power is a huge bonus. I have outages 2-3 times a year, one of them last year was as long as 5 days. To keep things quiet at night, I'll use (2) different...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-11-2023, 09:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,772
Posted By RocknRoll
These are what I purchased but buy whatever you...

These are what I purchased but buy whatever you prefer.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FMVR1YL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-11-2023, 04:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,772
Posted By RocknRoll
Thanks Todd! Ripping out the Connex is my thought...

Thanks Todd! Ripping out the Connex is my thought exactly. Although I don't use it often, I just need to figure out the best way to integrate a small DVD player. Any ideas?

IMO, I think the 3M...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-09-2023, 08:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,647
Posted By RocknRoll
For around $800 you can get 200AH of LiFeP04 and...

For around $800 you can get 200AH of LiFeP04 and an inverter/charger. If you're handy, replacing the inverter/charger takes about an hour.

What you'll get is:


Zero maintenance
1/3 the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-06-2023, 03:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,772
Posted By RocknRoll
Thanks for the nice comments. Here's the link to...

Thanks for the nice comments. Here's the link to the mesh pockets:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BQCJ53RG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Jim, I completely agree about the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-05-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,772
Posted By RocknRoll
My Micro Minnie Mods for 2023

Hey all, thought I'd share a few mods I've recently performed on the camper. I've wanted to do these for a while and should make things a lot easier before my upcoming annual trip to the Keys.

1....
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-21-2023, 04:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 931
Posted By RocknRoll
There's a lot of factors that would determine...

There's a lot of factors that would determine what is or what isn't safe. Not only are MM's light, but they stand tall. Only you can make that decision, but also have to think of other drivers when...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-18-2023, 05:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,950
Posted By RocknRoll
Yeah, I see what you did there...:bow: Point...

Yeah, I see what you did there...:bow:

Point is, if a company doesn't take time to proofread materials that are released to the public, how can we expect them to deliver a high-quality product?
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-18-2023, 02:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,950
Posted By RocknRoll
Unrelated, but who's in charge of marketing at...

Unrelated, but who's in charge of marketing at Winnebago?

Porcelin and Resetable? :facepalm:

Reminds me when I was a hiring manage and would see spelling errors on a resume. Immediate round...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-18-2023, 02:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 741
Posted By RocknRoll
Did you mean 28,000 miles? Are they the stock...

Did you mean 28,000 miles? Are they the stock China bombs? From what I can see, all of the tires seem to have abnormal wear and have hardened.
I did a quick AI on this and here was the response.
...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-16-2023, 03:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,386
Posted By RocknRoll
This is my exact setup. Lynx blocks are...

This is my exact setup. Lynx blocks are lightweight and waterproof.

I also use X-chocks to for stability, holding the trailer stationary while jacking.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-06-2023, 03:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,340
Posted By RocknRoll
Genuinely sorry to hear that you've soured on...

Genuinely sorry to hear that you've soured on your trailer. Some brands, makes and models may require more attention than others.

Not sure why you have to take out the battery as if stored...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-26-2023, 04:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,080
Posted By RocknRoll
Sorry this has happened to you and you're not...

Sorry this has happened to you and you're not getting any answers to your conundrum. That it was working fine up until you stored it leads me to believe that the initial settings were indeed set...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-24-2023, 07:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,845
Posted By RocknRoll
I removed the twin beds and replaced the...

I removed the twin beds and replaced the mattress. There is a huge open space below the mattress in the center that I use to store groceries, supplies, gear, etc...

Works for me.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-20-2023, 06:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,094
Posted By RocknRoll
I have a very limited setup consisting of a...

I have a very limited setup consisting of a single 100AH LiFeP04 and 600W inverter that is used to keep my inside electronics charged. Externally, I have a 1000W PowerStation with a folding 200W...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-20-2023, 05:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,219
Posted By RocknRoll
I have a late model Ford EcoBoost with the 10...

I have a late model Ford EcoBoost with the 10 speed. Combined with Tow mode, I feel it finds the correct range and pulls uphill very well. Downhill braking is also effortless. MPG is another story......
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-17-2023, 07:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,004
Posted By RocknRoll
Hey Ron, boy, that's an open ended query! ...

Hey Ron, boy, that's an open ended query!

GVWR (TT / TV), payload and tongue weight are your guide. CAT scales are confirmation. Fully laden, my rig is around 5300 lbs and my payload with two...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-17-2023, 04:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 633
Posted By RocknRoll
This was one of the best mods I've done. I did...

This was one of the best mods I've done. I did leave a few OEM to add extra brightness where/when needed (ex. bathroom switch).
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-28-2023, 05:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,722
Posted By RocknRoll
@tinglett and @bcborn Wow, both of you did a...

@tinglett and @bcborn

Wow, both of you did a remarkable job on those mods. :thumb:

I certainly wish I had that skill set.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-26-2023, 04:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,252
Posted By RocknRoll
Indeed, very true. Really depends on lifestyle I...

Indeed, very true. Really depends on lifestyle I suppose. I hate it when food gets soggy. Another plus is being able to keep frozen foods and/or ice. So besides the drinks, the kids can get some ice...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-23-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,252
Posted By RocknRoll
Absolutely! I've been using a 12V/120V portable...

Absolutely! I've been using a 12V/120V portable refrigerator/freezer for a couple of years now. Not only has it replaced an outside ice chest, I use it to store perishables on long travel days as I...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-22-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 821
Posted By RocknRoll
Lyle, I recommend purchasing the Rustoleum...

Lyle, I recommend purchasing the Rustoleum undercoating I linked to in my previous post. You can't beat it for $10 a can
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-22-2023, 04:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,923
Posted By RocknRoll
I'd personally recommend to never leave your...

I'd personally recommend to never leave your black tank completely empty. After emptying/rinsing, I'll fill up a bucket with ~3 gal (or more) leftover hot water from the shower and pour in into the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-22-2023, 04:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,950
Posted By RocknRoll
Good idea!

Good idea!
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-19-2023, 09:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 473
Posted By RocknRoll
Wow, that's very disappointing. Here's an...

Wow, that's very disappointing.

Here's an interesting website that lists American made products. Goodyear is on it so who knows anymore.

https://www.allamericanmade.com/tires-made-in-usa/
...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-19-2023, 02:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,923
Posted By RocknRoll
Boy, you're not kidding!

Boy, you're not kidding!
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-19-2023, 02:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 762
Posted By RocknRoll
+100 on RVLock but beware that you can get locked...

+100 on RVLock but beware that you can get locked out. Happened to me once as the batteries suddenly died (no pre-warning) The keypad and the key fob did not work!

There's a switch on the inside...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-18-2023, 03:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,923
Posted By RocknRoll
Or if it's not the assembly, it's the road...

Or if it's not the assembly, it's the road conditions. Suspension matters. It's sometimes a fine line between potholes, "off the beaten path" and overlanding. These trailers, even with the fancy...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-16-2023, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 821
Posted By RocknRoll
Wyatt, what do you think about this? ...

Wyatt, what do you think about this?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003CT49AS?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_k0_1_10&amp=&crid=34MXQFMOEKWHP&amp=&sprefix=rubberized

I used it for the underbody of my...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-16-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 821
Posted By RocknRoll
Finally got some time to get a quick snapshot. No...

Finally got some time to get a quick snapshot. No drips or runs whatsoever. I had an extra can leftover from my slide disaster so that worked out well.

What I especially liked was that the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-11-2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By RocknRoll
Good video on a tank cleaning service called...

Good video on a tank cleaning service called Kleen Tank. They use a ultra-high pressurized system to clean the tanks/sensors and claim a 99% success rate.
...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-07-2023, 06:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,420
Posted By RocknRoll
Actually, IMO the Kleen Tank method makes a lot...

Actually, IMO the Kleen Tank method makes a lot of sense. Primarily, it is a holding tank and not a septic. They even suggest leaving the grey tank valve closed until full. Water, water and more...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-07-2023, 03:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,239
Posted By RocknRoll
Thanks, that's very kind of you. In my case, this...

Thanks, that's very kind of you. In my case, this was a manufacturing defect as there was no sealant whatsoever in the slide corners from the factory. The key is to inspect those areas and reseal as...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-06-2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,239
Posted By RocknRoll
Thanks Jim, appreciate that!

Thanks Jim, appreciate that!
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