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Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-25-2022, 08:51 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,482
Posted By mrlichty
My final update on this - Today we have closure...

My final update on this - Today we have closure on this situation. Per agreement - Consumer is free to state that Consumer reached an agreement with Winnebago that resolved any issues between them.
...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-07-2022, 04:51 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,482
Posted By mrlichty
I know that many push the limits but if you push...

I know that many push the limits but if you push to what you think is acceptable but don't realize that the trailer weighs 500 lbs. more than advertised that could be a huge problem. As far as worry...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-06-2022, 03:36 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,482
Posted By mrlichty
Hello all, So continuing on the drama of the...

Hello all,
So continuing on the drama of the trailer length and weight.

The trailer is listed as 28'7 but is actually 29'6 - no doubt about that.

We had quite a time between General RV and...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-04-2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,482
Posted By mrlichty
Thanks I told General RV aren't you...

Thanks

I told General RV aren't you concerned that you continue to sell these trailers and they are the wrong weight. If this is 700+ lbs off I am sure that plenty of guys with a 1/2 ton truck are...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-04-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,482
Posted By mrlichty
Thanks guys for the replies. I took the...

Thanks guys for the replies.

I took the trailer to the CAT scale and disconnected only leaving the trailer on the scale. The tongue on one block and trailer tires on the other. The ticket shows...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-04-2022, 01:38 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,482
Posted By mrlichty
I have that in the last post on the previous...

I have that in the last post on the previous page.

It turns out I was right to be worried about the weight because it is wrong and it is beyond even where I thought it would be. The dry weight is...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-03-2022, 06:33 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,482
Posted By mrlichty
Hey John, Yes the tanks were drained the...

Hey John,
Yes the tanks were drained the morning I took it over. Like I said I did forget the hot water heater so take 50 lbs off the difference.

I am so disappointed in Winnebago.
According to...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-03-2022, 06:05 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,482
Posted By mrlichty
You are correct about the length. If I were to...

You are correct about the length. If I were to include the spare tire it is well over 30'. Even though mine is listed as 28'7 and the website showed as 28'7 it now does show that the 22 model is 29'6...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-03-2022, 03:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,268
Posted By mrlichty
It turns out I was right to be worried about the...

It turns out I was right to be worried about the weight because it is wrong and it is beyond even where I thought it would be. The dry weight is off by over 1000 lbs. And the tongue weight was off by...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-03-2022, 03:45 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,482
Posted By mrlichty
I have had a rough time with our 2022 2529RG as...

I have had a rough time with our 2022 2529RG as anyone who saw my PDI thread knows. After rejecting 2 trailers for roof issues I took the 3rd one with decent roof but it was in for repairs and there...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-06-2022, 01:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,268
Posted By mrlichty
Gigman, Thank you for the information.. ...

Gigman,

Thank you for the information..

A couple quick questions.

I am sure I saw it somewhere but is this a 2021 or the longer 2022?

Was the trailer loaded with gear or was it empty of...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-06-2022, 08:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,268
Posted By mrlichty
Thank you for the reply, I had seen this scale...

Thank you for the reply,
I had seen this scale ticket in another thread before I replied. I am guessing you have a weight distribution hitch. The weight isn't bad but not sure what the longer 22...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-05-2022, 07:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,268
Posted By mrlichty
I can do that when we get it back but I am also...

I can do that when we get it back but I am also worried if the weight is much more than listed it is a safety concern having a trailer that isn't what I was buying. I am shocked that they can sell...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-05-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,268
Posted By mrlichty
Minnie 2529RG - weight

Hello all,
I am having an issue trying to find out the weight on my 2022 Minnie 2529RG. I am currently towing with a Ram 1500 eco-diesel truck but am worried about the overall weight and tongue...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-28-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,582
Posted By mrlichty
They are one piece. I bought them in April and...

They are one piece.
I bought them in April and they were 20.01 each.. Have gone up some since then.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X4B7K92?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_15EGFM3Y544Q7WR1J4DQ
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-28-2022, 11:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,582
Posted By mrlichty
Our 2022 - 2529RG has 2 black handled pulls...

Our 2022 - 2529RG has 2 black handled pulls there.
The side of the trailer has tags - front as sewage holding tank and the right one is Wastewater holding tank. When we dumped I am 99% sure that was...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-10-2022, 07:38 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,482
Posted By mrlichty
Hello John, I may have given you the wrong...

Hello John,

I may have given you the wrong idea.. the sofa theater seat is basically the same as the theater seat that comes standard the main difference is that there is no center counsel it is...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-10-2022, 07:36 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,482
Posted By mrlichty
John, They certainly make it difficult to...

John,

They certainly make it difficult to know exactly what you are getting. We were looking at the end of 2021 and they had already started changing the tank sizes on some of the 2021 models....
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-09-2022, 07:17 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,482
Posted By mrlichty
Hi John, i was just reading through this...

Hi John,

i was just reading through this again and thought I might share some thoughts,



We have theater seats and have room behind them to store a table
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-06-2022, 09:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,028
Posted By mrlichty
We are definitely 30a it is what the trailer is...

We are definitely 30a it is what the trailer is and what I have installed at my house for many years now.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-06-2022, 09:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,028
Posted By mrlichty
This is another area where they really don't have...

This is another area where they really don't have good information for their customers.
My understanding is the EMS system is supposed to limit the startup of the bedroom AC unit so they both aren't...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-05-2022, 01:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,353
Posted By mrlichty
That white handle (to the right of bedroom door)...

That white handle (to the right of bedroom door) is for the fresh water drain and yes it dumps from underneath onto the ground.
The valve is in the enclosed part so it is protected.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-30-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,415
Posted By mrlichty
The X-chocks are a great option but if you wanted...

The X-chocks are a great option but if you wanted to try something else that seems to help.

The shorter the distance that your jacks extend may help stabilize the trailer better than having them...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-16-2022, 02:10 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 33,482
Posted By mrlichty
Just wanted to post an update on the actual...

Just wanted to post an update on the actual measurement of the trailer.

The door tag states 28'7 as manufactured.
The actual measurement from the tip of the tongue to the end of the bumper is...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-16-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,619
Posted By mrlichty
Just a quick note - you might want to double...

Just a quick note - you might want to double check the spare tire holder. We looked and the nuts weren't tight with the lock washers. They were off by a an inch and not one of them was tight.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-16-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,619
Posted By mrlichty
Hi, No1hunter Our light strip is continuous....

Hi, No1hunter

Our light strip is continuous.

We were able to get a step ladder and check this out better today. The mesh piece was stuck onto the wall so that is good news it appeared to be...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-15-2022, 11:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,619
Posted By mrlichty
Hi All, We had our first camping trip and...

Hi All,
We had our first camping trip and overall it went well.
We had some rain and there was a lot of water coming down between the awning and the trailer. We found there is a seam that wasn't...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-30-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,619
Posted By mrlichty
We are finally owners of a Winnebago 2529RG. We...

We are finally owners of a Winnebago 2529RG.
We arrived at our 10:30 appt to find out the trailer was offsite getting inspected (again not ready for our appt time). It came in around 10:40 but then...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-20-2022, 07:13 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,619
Posted By mrlichty
It is a good thought. We had discussed this...

It is a good thought. We had discussed this earlier and I have experienced the same with sealant. The difference here in my opinion is the roof membrane was loose in many places and I worry that the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-19-2022, 09:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,619
Posted By mrlichty
Because of the price I was given at the show I...

Because of the price I was given at the show I was hoping to stay with the same dealership who said they would still honor that price.
I also would worry with the warranty work - getting a unit from...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-19-2022, 09:02 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,619
Posted By mrlichty
Hi all, I wanted to update everyone on our...

Hi all,
I wanted to update everyone on our situation.
The GM from the dealership seemed very concerned back in December and he said they were getting more in late January or February... I sent him...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-07-2021, 07:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,619
Posted By mrlichty
So disappointed... The GM at the dealership is...

So disappointed...
The GM at the dealership is working hard to try to make this right, however, he is getting nowhere with Winnebago. He has had several units of the 2529RG checked and all the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-26-2021, 08:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,619
Posted By mrlichty
Just wanted to post a quick update. I tried...

Just wanted to post a quick update.

I tried to get Winnebago to upgrade the 2529RG at the second dealership. I asked them to upgrade the tires to Goodyear and upgrade the fridge to a 12v but both...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-20-2021, 07:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,619
Posted By mrlichty
From Winnebago: Please be advised that this is...

From Winnebago: Please be advised that this is not acceptable by Winnebago standards.... We thank you for bringing this to our attention and we look forward to working with you and having you become...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-18-2021, 10:04 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,619
Posted By mrlichty
Quick update... I called Winnebago and the lady...

Quick update...
I called Winnebago and the lady in customer care was very concerned and gave me an email for customer care as well as the Eastern sales contact (salesman? not sure of exact title)....
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-17-2021, 06:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,619
Posted By mrlichty
Thank you for all the replies.. I wasn't happy...

Thank you for all the replies.. I wasn't happy when my wife and I both take a day off of work but don't end up bringing anything home.



They were trying so hard to get me to take the trailer. I...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-16-2021, 06:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,619
Posted By mrlichty
PDI - not good

Hello,
I just thought I would update about our experience with our PDI today. Maybe you could give your feedback if I made the right call. We were supposed to be picking up our 2022 Minnie 2529RG...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-13-2021, 07:39 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,138
Posted By mrlichty
I spent the last 1/2 hour trying to figure out...

I spent the last 1/2 hour trying to figure out how to edit my last post but wasn't able to do that - if you know how please advise me.

First I think the calculator didn't do the math correctly...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-12-2021, 09:58 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,138
Posted By mrlichty
Hello everyone - thanks to those who has made...

Hello everyone - thanks to those who has made suggestions... I was supposed to have the trailer by now but it has been pushed back unit Tuesday of next week.
I am ready to wrap up my order with...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-06-2021, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,908
Posted By mrlichty
Thanks for the information. I found out that I...

Thanks for the information.
I found out that I should be able to pick it up on Tuesday.

My situation is strange since our trailer was bought during the Hershey show and it happened the salesman...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-05-2021, 06:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,908
Posted By mrlichty
Hello, I am sorry to hear about all the issues...

Hello,
I am sorry to hear about all the issues you are having... even more sorry since next week I should be picking up my 2022 2529RG.
From your posts I have added things to look for during the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-02-2021, 05:42 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,138
Posted By mrlichty
Hi al1florida, Thank you for adding to the...

Hi al1florida,
Thank you for adding to the conversation.

I have been tied up the last couple of days but I did scan through your posts and I will definitely be looking into this more. I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-28-2021, 02:14 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,138
Posted By mrlichty
That is a good point and certainly an option... I...

That is a good point and certainly an option... I am guessing that I would still need some type of inverter or none of my AC will work. I think that would be laptops and TV basically. I am also not...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-28-2021, 12:35 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,138
Posted By mrlichty
:hide: Thank you for sharing the youtube...

:hide:

Thank you for sharing the youtube link... I think I am going to have to watch that several times.

This just seems like so much more than I would need. I understand for full time RV but I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-28-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,138
Posted By mrlichty
I had called Winnebago and they are checking the...

I had called Winnebago and they are checking the wire size and will email me.. not sure how long that will take.

I had included the Victron CerboGX because it has the following listed with the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-28-2021, 06:45 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,138
Posted By mrlichty
Hi Marine I live in PA so I get what you are...

Hi Marine
I live in PA so I get what you are saying about the canopy and often we are in the shade as well. I am planning a couple months long trips out west and want to in one installation get...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-27-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,138
Posted By mrlichty
Creative The solar explanation was extremely...

Creative
The solar explanation was extremely helpful - thanks

Funny I am so into bells and whistles - love the color display but...
After spending a decent amount of money to buy a new trailer...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-27-2021, 10:39 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,138
Posted By mrlichty
Marine I wanted to make sure I am looking at...

Marine
I wanted to make sure I am looking at your suggested Victron unit.
https://www.amazon.com/Victron-12-2000-80-50-120V/dp/B0053XY8NY/
This unit is $430 more expensive (which I don't mind...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-27-2021, 10:10 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,138
Posted By mrlichty
I am also worried about that and asked about that...

I am also worried about that and asked about that in #3.
Is there something that I could do to make sure there isn't an issue if I don't get a DC to DC charger? Many seem to think it isn't necessary...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-27-2021, 08:35 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,138
Posted By mrlichty
Thanks Marine - I figured that would be OK but...

Thanks Marine - I figured that would be OK but wanted to make sure.

So here is where I am now - going with the suggested Inverter/charger.

You will need: (suggestion underlined)
1. DONE...
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