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Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-09-2024, 10:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 322
Posted By SactoSteve
Probably overkill but,...:rolleyes: anyway,...

Probably overkill but,...:rolleyes:

anyway, seems like Lipert screwed up in the assembly. They have a TSB on the "problem' but no specifics listed, although they do mention the improved the shoe...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-25-2024, 07:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,457
Posted By SactoSteve
Good move

I think thats a great option, we looked at that when it was mentioned, I think in this thread. It looks like really the only reasonable approach to an in wall slide system.
For such a critical...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-20-2024, 10:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,457
Posted By SactoSteve
My notes from our slide out issue, (Earlier in...

My notes from our slide out issue, (Earlier in this thread)

Lippert has issued a TSB for their “Inverted Gear Rack In-Wall Slide-Out System manufactured between October 2021 and January 2022”
In...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-20-2024, 10:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,457
Posted By SactoSteve
If it's in I think you're best to leave it in.

Damn sorry to hear that!
If it's in I think you're best to leave it in.
A pain squeezing through the galley area but the trailer should still be useable. Certainly not the outing I suppose you...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-12-2024, 10:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,525
Posted By SactoSteve
I still don’t understand the failure, and...

I still don’t understand the failure, and apparently neither does Winnebago or Surburban.
There are 2 what I could call knob “backlights”; white lights (on our model) and red lights. Only the white...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-12-2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,525
Posted By SactoSteve
a little more detail (maybe) (and a rant)

bottom line I don't trust our dealers service department, nor do I trust Winnebago to be looking out for anything more than their liability.

Propane valve (manufacturing defect) did get that...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-14-2024, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 898
Posted By SactoSteve
My bad

I thought we were talking about a Micro Mini.:facepalm:
-steve
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-14-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 898
Posted By SactoSteve
Corplast surgery?

Am I correct in thinking access requires cutting through the coroplast underbelly? I’ve been reluctant, though curious, about this.

- steve
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-14-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 702
Posted By SactoSteve
Morich- The truma water heater couldn’t be...

Morich-
The truma water heater couldn’t be simpler, open the exterior panel, pop the relief valve, pull down the lever which releases the filter and drains the small tank. Bonus well engineered...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-14-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 702
Posted By SactoSteve
Truma comments/recommendation

Hello agafadoc-

We’re not true “Boondockers” so I’ll let others speak to the amount of use one can get from the system components in that mode. I will say the Truma systems were one of the key...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-10-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,158
Posted By SactoSteve
FLX only

The original discussion relates ONLY to the Winnebago FLX line implementation, and (perhaps) even then only to the original 2022 models. There has been quite a bit of knowledge exchanged and captured...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-07-2024, 09:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,151
Posted By SactoSteve
Ventilating the void

Can you elaborate on this? What do you mean by “the void”?
The 2022 version had no top on the area where the electronics are located. Is there now a “lid”, if so I could see where “holes” would be...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-06-2024, 11:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,151
Posted By SactoSteve
Good to hear things are looking up! -steve

Good to hear things are looking up!

-steve
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-29-2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,151
Posted By SactoSteve
Haven’t had an issue, but it does get warm/hot in...

Haven’t had an issue, but it does get warm/hot in that space. We did have the “system” shut down (battery shut off) cause unknown.
Assuming fans/ventilation might help, where would one exhaust...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-27-2023, 10:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 953
Posted By SactoSteve
Amen!

Amen!
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-27-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,245
Posted By SactoSteve
Xantrex power cycle

https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/f267/micro-minnie-2108-flx-electrical-system-newbie-question-365276.html#post3929030

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LJrDrELEpE

These may help.
The Xantrex...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-20-2023, 10:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,535
Posted By SactoSteve
Jim- Very sorry to hear of your health concern...

Jim-
Very sorry to hear of your health concern I hope you are able to manage it well for many more years. I am grateful, and we all are fortunate, to have your insights and wisdom continue to...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-17-2023, 11:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By SactoSteve
https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/f267/micro-min...

https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/f267/micro-minnie-flx-xantrex-go-power-parameters-363804-8.html#post3929376
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-17-2023, 11:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,214
Posted By SactoSteve
I believe this is a FLX? If so it does not...

I believe this is a FLX?
If so it does not operate quite how you suggest.
Start here, https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/f267/micro-minnie-flx-xantrex-go-power-parameters-363804-8.html#post3929376
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-02-2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 35,490
Posted By SactoSteve
YES! Absolutely. I thought I had mentioned that?...

YES! Absolutely. I thought I had mentioned that? Might have been in my discussions with GoPower directly? But, yeah, I stumbled into that!
-steve
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-02-2023, 11:28 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 35,490
Posted By SactoSteve
Caveat Emptor There are a lot of us trying to...

Caveat Emptor
There are a lot of us trying to share observations and experiences but we are often coming from different perspectives. I’m thinking there is a preFLX era and a FLX era and, now, with...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-02-2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 35,490
Posted By SactoSteve
That’s kinda cool. Seems to me winnebago...

That’s kinda cool.

Seems to me winnebago ought to have been interested in your first impressions and experiences.
- steve
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-01-2023, 06:33 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 35,490
Posted By SactoSteve
Ahh, the “phantom” connection is just the solar...

Ahh, the “phantom” connection is just the solar feed to the “bottom” of the big disconnect breaker. It will “back feed” the 12 V service during daylight when the lithionic battery is off, or off and...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-01-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,245
Posted By SactoSteve
If we are talking about a 2022 2108ds Micro...

If we are talking about a 2022 2108ds Micro Minnie this would be a FLX unit.
It has no converter it has a Xantrex inverter/charger.
When on Shore Power the Xantrex should charge the Lithioinics...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-01-2023, 05:55 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 35,490
Posted By SactoSteve
Thanks for your observations! I have no idea...

Thanks for your observations!
I have no idea what a tongue battery is?

-steve
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-27-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,499
Posted By SactoSteve
Check with Winnebago to see if you are part of...

Check with Winnebago to see if you are part of the Lippert “issue”

- steve
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-26-2023, 11:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,245
Posted By SactoSteve
Welcome Have you verified the Xantrex and...

Welcome
Have you verified the Xantrex and GoPower configurations?

Possible the Xantrex is timing out?...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-17-2023, 07:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 388
Posted By SactoSteve
Response to Micro Minnie FLX Promotional Email

Received a Winnebago Email this morning touting the Micro Minnie FLX with the same exact marketing they used in 2022! Not that it was wrong but with all the crap we went through to figure out the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-24-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,223
Posted By SactoSteve
Ahh, Yes! Learned that one.:facepalm: -steve

Ahh, Yes! Learned that one.:facepalm:

-steve
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-23-2023, 11:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,386
Posted By SactoSteve
Torklift GlowStep Revolution RV Stairs - 3 step stairs

Did the same!
Sturdy, stable, easy to operate.
Alleviated the original equipment stairs issue with;
- the big step from ground to bottom step,
- the lack of uniformity between ground and steps,...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-21-2023, 04:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,499
Posted By SactoSteve
That does seem to be the only thing that makes...

That does seem to be the only thing that makes sense. Still seems to be a long section of cantilevered slide room unsupported. Some improvement but I still would suggest not using the retracted slide...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-17-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,499
Posted By SactoSteve
Appreciate that but I’m surprised Vroom is...

Appreciate that but I’m surprised Vroom is missing touting the rollers more?

- steve
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-16-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,499
Posted By SactoSteve
Vroom additional roller location

Hi Ron-
My apologies for being so dense in my attempts to grasp this.
I believe your description means the “platform” is attached on the backside of the slide room “facing”, of the front (trailer...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-16-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,499
Posted By SactoSteve
Vroom slide rollers

Ron-
Thanks for posting these pictures.
Honestly, I am having a hard time visualizing how this is positioned.

It appears the wood structure to which the rollers is mounted is a “platform”...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-12-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,499
Posted By SactoSteve
Hello RonW58- This supplemental roller element...

Hello RonW58-
This supplemental roller element is the thing I was most curious about when I first heard about the Vroom system. I haven't been able to find any specifics about where the rollers...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-11-2023, 10:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,499
Posted By SactoSteve
Hard to "ding" Winnebago for a Lippert component...

Hard to "ding" Winnebago for a Lippert component build problem.
We had the same problem. Had a mobile tech do the repair without contacting Winnebago first. Which was the wrong approach. But...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-11-2023, 10:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,617
Posted By SactoSteve
Lippert/Schwintek Slide Failure

Hard to "ding" Winnebago for a Lippert component build problem.
We had the same problem. Had a mobile tech do the repair without contacting Winnebago first. Which was the wrong approach. But...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-09-2023, 11:52 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 35,490
Posted By SactoSteve
Any coordination with GoPower!? - steve

Any coordination with GoPower!?

- steve
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-04-2023, 11:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,499
Posted By SactoSteve
2 cents on Schwintek (now Lippert) Slide room mechanisms

1st off understand the mechanics of the slide room.
Its a box with one side missing. 2 motors one on each shaft rotate a top and a bottom gear against the tracks attached to each side of the box....
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-02-2023, 10:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,617
Posted By SactoSteve
That Junction Box

Have a look here (https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/f267/micro-minnie-wiring-diagram-360528.html#post3890810)
Member Tinglett on another thread of Non FLX Micro Minnies as done great work at...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-01-2023, 10:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,617
Posted By SactoSteve
Yes the FLX definitely has that (undocumented)...

Yes the FLX definitely has that (undocumented) breaker. It has been the root of several mysterious outages reported on Microminnie and Microminnie FLX, posts. The “always on” components; slide, jack...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-31-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,759
Posted By SactoSteve
I agree with “seek professional help”. I did...

I agree with “seek professional help”.
I did find a thread here. https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/f259/2020-micro-minnie-2108ds-grey-valve-stuck-open-364305.html#post3921155

Thread contains a...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-30-2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,759
Posted By SactoSteve
Have you had any success freeing the valve?

Have you had any success freeing the valve?
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-21-2023, 10:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,310
Posted By SactoSteve
The slideout issue was a lippert manufacturing...

The slideout issue was a lippert manufacturing issue apparently confined to the dates identified. I believed they “beefed up” the “shoe” that the rail slides on after identifying the problem.
If you...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-20-2023, 11:34 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 35,490
Posted By SactoSteve
SOS port, battery and controller readings

Attached picts taken within minutes. 2108 ds FLX. No electrical mods.

I believe this indicates the port is indeed wired to the controller? Rightly or wrongly.

chasing wiring is vexing when the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-19-2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 35,490
Posted By SactoSteve
What is the objective in the use of the solar on the side port

I finally found the thread I was trying to locate https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/f260/adding-solar-panel-for-micro-minnie-flx-366078.html#post3938993

The above link/post, in my opinion,...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-18-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 35,490
Posted By SactoSteve
There was a post recommending a configuration in...

There was a post recommending a configuration in which one was required to have the suitcase solar very near the trailer but proposed another in which one could have a much greater range of...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-18-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 35,490
Posted By SactoSteve
Suitcase solar distance from Solar on side

I know there were comments regarding this subject but I’m getting frustrated with this boards search function. Something about how to rewire to optimize portable panel positioning. Seems important...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-15-2023, 10:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 631
Posted By SactoSteve
Yes, they are crazy bright! Below is a link to...

Yes, they are crazy bright!
Below is a link to what we did. Other options also in that thread.
...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-15-2023, 09:17 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 35,490
Posted By SactoSteve
Mystery breaker

Electric-
There are a few posts basically culminating at https://https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/f267/micro-minnie-flx-xantrex-go-power-parameters-363804-9.html#post3936512...
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