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Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-05-2024, 01:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 259
Posted By Blue Sky
All the trailers I have owned in the past had...

All the trailers I have owned in the past had external plumbing line drains stock from the factory, and were easy to reach. ... don't know why the change. (This is the first WBGO product I've...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-03-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 259
Posted By Blue Sky
Fresh water drain lines valve added

On the 2023 Micro Minnie 2108TB the fresh water drain line valves are hard to reach. They are located on the floor in a cabinet without a hinged door. The cabinet is secured with a panel that's...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-30-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 540
Posted By Blue Sky
Personal opinion: Winnebago earned a great...

Personal opinion: Winnebago earned a great reputation in the motorized sector - and that's where it ends. WGO has been successful for the stockholder; likely at the customers expense. SOME of the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-26-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 552
Posted By Blue Sky
That's a great thought, but I don't think modern...

That's a great thought, but I don't think modern stock holders would approve of it.
They were built like that at one time and the Winnebago name became respected by many. Something changed and the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-26-2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 552
Posted By Blue Sky
Excellent story - one we needed to hear. I hope...

Excellent story - one we needed to hear. I hope the outcome was in your favor (but don't need to know).
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-20-2024, 01:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,164
Posted By Blue Sky
... Thick (really). Please disregard my posts in...

... Thick (really). Please disregard my posts in the future. And I won't read yours either.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-19-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,164
Posted By Blue Sky
So if I put a ream of copy paper in the mop...

So if I put a ream of copy paper in the mop bucket, filled it with water, and attached leads to it, would it run my 12v refrigerator?

That was an attempt at humor?

In reality, some fine mind...
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-14-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 176
Posted By Blue Sky
Our Schwintech is relatively new and hasn't had...

Our Schwintech is relatively new and hasn't had any problems YET; we won't be surprised when it does. Most trailer components barely satisfy minimum use requirements and slide-outs are known to have...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 04-11-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 363
Posted By Blue Sky
Great shot, RAY,IN, and good advice.

Great shot, RAY,IN, and good advice.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-11-2024, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 552
Posted By Blue Sky
One Year Winnebago Owner's Survey

I received a survey request email from Winnebago because we have had our Micro Minnie 2108TB for a year. They want to know the usual customer experiences.

Before I opened it, I made a list of...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-10-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 414
Posted By Blue Sky
At first glance I wanted to have a...

At first glance I wanted to have a https://vroomslidesystems.com/
installed in our trailer. Being a design engineer you would have a better opinion on that system than I do. It might be what...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-10-2024, 02:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 414
Posted By Blue Sky
You have an excellent idea, but I don't trust it....

You have an excellent idea, but I don't trust it. The whole slide system is a flimsy piece of junk that probably should not have any other tests. We are all travelling with our fingers crossed...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 04-10-2024, 01:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 363
Posted By Blue Sky
I will likely miss that one, but the following...

I will likely miss that one, but the following year, 2045, there will be another with totality in Florida. I would like to get excited about that, but being 75 now, there might be 6 feet of earth...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-09-2024, 02:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 401
Posted By Blue Sky
I like the...

I like the https://www.fastwaytrailer.com/e2-hitch.

... have used the E2 with smaller trailers of different brands with no complaints. The TV has been either a Tundra or F150.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 04-08-2024, 12:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 363
Posted By Blue Sky
What a bargain! ... but they will be in time for...

What a bargain! ... but they will be in time for the one in 2044 - the next one in the US.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-08-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 619
Posted By Blue Sky
Part of the problem we are having with the...

Part of the problem we are having with the operation of the waste valves is the part that was applied by Winnebago. I asked a different builder's CS department if they used the same part (after...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 04-08-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 363
Posted By Blue Sky
If there's anyone there that's old enough to...

If there's anyone there that's old enough to remember The Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, they should have known what to expect.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-07-2024, 02:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 619
Posted By Blue Sky
Good to hear you're operational again. Is the...

Good to hear you're operational again. Is the new one the same length? And does it work any easier than the one you replaced?
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-03-2024, 02:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 619
Posted By Blue Sky
The cable assembly clips onto the valve. If you...

The cable assembly clips onto the valve. If you pry the clips open and remove the cable you will notice the valve stem is threaded. (And at this point my valve worked easily and smooth - hope yours...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-02-2024, 01:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 619
Posted By Blue Sky
... just finished same project. My rod was bent,...

... just finished same project. My rod was bent, not broken.

You will have to replace the whole assembly because it is broken (LaSalle-Bristol product). I repaired mine because I needed it...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-15-2024, 02:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,222
Posted By Blue Sky
Thank you, Fred. Nice post! The link,...

Thank you, Fred. Nice post! The link, particularly the pictures, is very informative.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-14-2024, 02:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,222
Posted By Blue Sky
... all good comments. Thank you. For now,...

... all good comments. Thank you.

For now, I'm going to do some cutting and patching to avoid removal.

Morich, I'll try the drywall knife first - bigger teeth than the hacksaw blade - and...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-14-2024, 02:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,778
Posted By Blue Sky
SactoSteve, I understand your frustration and...

SactoSteve, I understand your frustration and fully agree with the competency and avoidance issues that exist when you try and deal with warranty repairs. It's like they're speaking a different...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-12-2024, 06:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,222
Posted By Blue Sky
Remove "Underbelly" Lining? 2023 Micro Minnie 2108TB

I would appreciate you sharing your experience, thoughts, and comments about the complete removal of the Coroplast lining underneath our MM2108TB.

The reason I would like to have it removed, is...
Forum: Welcome Mat 03-11-2024, 03:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 208
Posted By Blue Sky
More quality issues and another disappointed...

More quality issues and another disappointed consumer. All to common. Sorry you have to deal with it.

A drain line runs free so it shouldn't have water in it to freeze - unless it's the trap. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-11-2024, 03:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,009
Posted By Blue Sky
I hope it turns out to be a non-issue for you -...

I hope it turns out to be a non-issue for you - nothing broken, nothing missing. If that's the case, you could put it on your neighbor's driveway and let them have some fun with it.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-11-2024, 03:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,009
Posted By Blue Sky
I tried planting a football once. Nothing grew...

I tried planting a football once. Nothing grew so I'm assuming it just doesn't work.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-11-2024, 03:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,778
Posted By Blue Sky
That is an excellent feature that I would like to...

That is an excellent feature that I would like to have. The production cost would be minimal, but in today's economy it's not going to happen. And being part of a circuit board makes adding a...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-11-2024, 02:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,778
Posted By Blue Sky
Good idea, nice post! ... will likely do the...

Good idea, nice post! ... will likely do the same.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-10-2024, 03:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,778
Posted By Blue Sky
Agree. The backlit knobs is one of the features...

Agree. The backlit knobs is one of the features we liked. In our 2108TB when you move into the bathroom with the slide closed you brush the stove and it's likely to accidently turn one of the knobs...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-09-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,778
Posted By Blue Sky
Micro Minnie Stove Recall

... received attached letter in today's mail. Mine is a 2023 2108TB. As you can see in the letter, others are affected. ... don't know anything more than what's in the letter.


Edit: .....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-01-2024, 01:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 393
Posted By Blue Sky
Good Morning, Chief, ... 10 amps as the only...

Good Morning, Chief,
... 10 amps as the only draw shouldn't make a difference, but the only issue I can think of is the setting showing your input into the PMS- the initial setting of how many amps...
Forum: Welcome Mat 02-17-2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 220
Posted By Blue Sky
... agreeing with creativepart 100%. I don't...

... agreeing with creativepart 100%.

I don't think he was being a downer; IMO he is being realistic. That PS is golden.

That said, we have the same trailer and enjoy it. I have made some...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 02-09-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 799
Posted By Blue Sky
Eagle 5, you're being kind (good for you). I...

Eagle 5, you're being kind (good for you). I agree with you but probably would have stated the "experience" part differently - yours is better. Two years might not be enough.

Edit: Although...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 02-09-2024, 01:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 799
Posted By Blue Sky
Which Tow Vehicle is Best?

The other current post about problems with Ford's Godzilla engine made me recall this thought.

Some years ago the editors of Trailer Life magazine stated that they get the question of which TV is...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-09-2024, 01:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 991
Posted By Blue Sky
Nice posts. I am currently shopping for a new...

Nice posts. I am currently shopping for a new (3/4 ton) TV. The SD I built on Ford's site included that engine. Now, the smaller V8 or a different brand is more of a possibility.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-22-2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 774
Posted By Blue Sky
... didn't know that. Nice post. I open...

... didn't know that. Nice post.

I open my emergency window at least annually and put ArmorAll on the seals. I have had them stick to the extent I thought they would break before opening.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-14-2024, 02:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 495
Posted By Blue Sky
... don't know exactly what your dealing with. ...

... don't know exactly what your dealing with. I'm guessing your dealing with a compression fitting, if it was PEX, you couldn't tighten it. Compression fittings make an excellent seal without much...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-05-2024, 02:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 998
Posted By Blue Sky
Camco's Trailer-Aid, ...

Camco's Trailer-Aid, https://www.camco.net/trailer-aid-plus-yellow-boxed-23, works as advertised.

Any 3/8" or 1/2" drive rachet or breaker will work well on travel trailer lugs. The longer the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-16-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,277
Posted By Blue Sky
That's my story, too. If you still are dealing...

That's my story, too. If you still are dealing with a locally owned dealer, enjoy it while it lasts. "They" tell us it's better for us, but we know better.

... glad for you though, Steph.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-13-2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 738
Posted By Blue Sky
Check the ground connection. Even if it looks...

Check the ground connection. Even if it looks good, I would clean it up.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-27-2023, 01:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Posted By Blue Sky
I don't know any in your area, but try contacting...

I don't know any in your area, but try contacting the furnace manufacturer directly. You don't need to go through Winnebago. The manufacturers can usually tell you if they have techs in an area,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-22-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,063
Posted By Blue Sky
We go around the west (airport) side on I-285...

We go around the west (airport) side on I-285 most of the time. We always top off with gas so we don't have to stop and try to travel as early as possible. It's normal to be stop-and-go any time of...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-20-2023, 02:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By Blue Sky
That's how mine is equipped as well.

That's how mine is equipped as well.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-05-2023, 01:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,686
Posted By Blue Sky
... agreeing with above. But ... found...

... agreeing with above. But ...

found below (screenshot) on Winnebago's site:

Although the current Micro Minnie is now advertising 350 lbs rear hitch weight rating, yours (and mine) were...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-04-2023, 04:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 903
Posted By Blue Sky
... second class customers! I think you're right.

... second class customers! I think you're right.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-03-2023, 02:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 903
Posted By Blue Sky
That is a great site. I hope they will include...

That is a great site. I hope they will include towables in the future.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-03-2023, 02:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 903
Posted By Blue Sky
... found this picture on Winnebago's site. ...

... found this picture on Winnebago's site.

Just guessing, it looks like the raised portion could be space (conduit) for electrical and/or water lines. Or something else I'm unaware of.

I...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 11-02-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 347
Posted By Blue Sky
Just a guess. I would try a custom car/truck...

Just a guess. I would try a custom car/truck shop, and even a boat repair shop. They might not have what you're looking for, but probably have supplier catalogs. They might be able to modify the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-30-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By Blue Sky
... assuming you have a gravity fill tank. I...

... assuming you have a gravity fill tank.

I would look for an obstruction and/or a kink in the tank's vent line first. The vent could be an overflow pipe, or a separate line near your fill port....
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