2015 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1706FB After 4 Years, and my new truck (4K)
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- Long overdue 4 year review of our Winnebago Micro Minnie 1706FB, 2015 model.
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Thanks for ALL your videos Robert, my wife and I love the videos, the music and your soft voice. Great channel.
It always comes back to a great little trailer that has served you well! Love MiniTini!
That's a LOT of stuff... tucked into a small space. Looks like everything you need! Thank you for the tour.
Wow... FL still Hot in late Nov... send some up to New England.
I love your videos. You do a great job and you come across as a really nice guy. Thanks for your hard work and that of your family.
I like all of your upgrades. My suggestions are:
Install a toilet paper holder to the inside of the door where you store the toilet paper.
Add the TV to the front of the door of your closet. You can get a very thin flat panel, and put the tuner inside the closet.
Great video so far sir. I'm 12:30 in and I had an idea for you.... Put a small tp roll on the inside of the cabinet door. When you need it, open that little cabinet door and have a nice little tp dispenser.
Anyway, that was my random thought, back to your video 😁
thanks for HD re-upload!!
Robert so enjoyed your review. Haven't yet had some of the problems you have faced but your traveling more than we are. We love our 1706fb so glad it is still holding up for you. Though we have suffered some of the same problems in the bath. On a whole we love ours.
Thank you Robert! I am posting from my home in Pa. near Hershey. Winter is slowly creeping in as we already had snow before Thanksgiving. So, it is good to hear and see your vehicle descriptions in Florida where the weather looks incredible. The truck looks nice. Thanks again for my me feel a little warmer by this Florida video.
I removed my dining table and went to Ikea bought 2 folding tables like yours than home depot to buy the moldings. I did the same setup you had done now i have a lot more room thanks for your idea i love it.
“Foacata!” Lol. I grew up in Miami and moved to GA, haven’t heard that in 20 yrs!!! Love it!
Fun to watch. ☺
Great how it was filmed.
Thanks also for updating us on your new truck which doubtless has turned out to be a great asset for you so far.Congrats once again pal.
Thank you William.
Robert, love your videos. Your going to love your Chevy Colorado. I lived in Naples, Florida for 13 years, now in Western North Carolina. Wish I was back in Naples. Enjoy your truck.
Nice review. Very nice looking truck. Best of luck friend!
Thank you Robert!
What a great in-depth review of your RV.
You're welcome, glad you liked it
I really appreciate your honest review of this Minnie. Thank you, Robert 👍
@14:15 its nice to have a personal Amazon access point right in your RV. 😁
Great video! Thanks, Robert! It is very interesting to see how you fixed the Minnie Winnie up after purchase and to see what has gone wrong. I am looking at purchasing a new Minnie, which would be my first trailer. Your info is invaluable. Happy Travels!
Love your rig! Am thinking about a Colorado....Thanks for the review. Love the set up of your Minnie....hey....how about "Mickey"......after all....he belongs with Minnie! 😉 Be safe,Be blessed.
Hi Robert
Minitini has held up very well considering the miles you put on it. Great truck. We love Sunshine Key.
You are hilarious and I love your honesty. On my way to purchase my mini winnie. So excited@
Your vlogs are lovely and always family friendly
Howdy Robert,many thanks for sharing this very interesting and informative update on your Winnebago Micro Minnie which I watched with undivided attention and great pleasure.Best wishes and cordial greetings from William in Bruges,Belgium,Europe
A couple I know, have a fifth wheel, and spend months fishing. They make meals ahead and freeze them in gallon bags, put tags on the end so they can read what is what. Meals on the go!
Was watching your east coast trip and kept thinking you should really buy a Colorado or new ranger ! Lol
I would guess the Chevy is a huge improvement towing. Great videos keep it up.
Great video Robert. I'm a new fan, very informative video. 👍
My dream is to be a traveler. ..We travel to Maine from Texas and an love the northeast. .keep those great videos coming
I also use my Colorado for RVing. The difference is that instead of our Colorado pulling our RV, our RV pulls our Colorado. Also, both our Colorado and RV are diesel. We love both of them. Thx for videos. I’m using them right now to plan a Florida trip from our Louisiana home...
When trailers have THAT type of tire problem, it is most often due to axle problem (even from factory). It either needs an 'adjustment' or is bent. Maybe "Pelican" is the name for truck? Thanks for the 4yr progress report. You do an awesome job. Keep up the great work.
Thank you. I'm pretty sure it is an axle problem but no one wants to touch these torsion axles.
@@TravelingRobert I just caught up to some of KYD KeepYourDayDream videos and noticed they found same issue on their RV. They recently returned from travelling 4months and 11,219 miles up the West coast Arizona to Homer Alsaka and back). Search their youtube channel title "The KYD cabin but first an axle problem" not necessarily the WHOLE video but first several minutes, and then 20:40, and also advice from their other video title "tear down checklist". Last year I think "I Love RV Life" channel or "Hebards Travels" had the same issue too, and they made video about how they got it fixed.
Love the new pickup, great dry storage area for trips and helps the fuel economy a little bit. I bet it pulls much nicer too!
Nice truck Robert. I like the color too.
Thanks for the updated version from yr 1st year review on this trailer.
Hi, Robert 👍🏻👍🏻 I’m glad you got a Chevy truck the Colorado is cool 👍🏻. Thanks for the upgrade review of Minitini , back in the early 80,s my Dad bought a nice 24 ft.travel trailer to take to the hunting club. We had some great times,the floor in the bathroom and other spots finally rotted after 18 yrs and we replaced all the flooring. Thanks for sharing, enjoy and have a Great week !!! Danny
How about making a "How to get started" video for people who just bought an RV. Things like getting ready to travel; fill up the RV with gas and propane, fill the water tank, list of essential items such as RV toilet deodorizer, trays to hold your items while traveling, water hose and other nice to haves. Identify things to look out for also.
One of these days I'm going to make one of those
Looks comfortable RV. It must be nice to travel from place to place. Nice adventures.
I really enjoy your videos.Thank you
What a to camp beautiful place to camp Robert!
'Mighty Mickey' and Minnie Teenie a match made in Disney heaven
I hope you like your truck's new name!
Your welcome for the reminder... Good review...
Thanks for another review. The trailer seems to be holding up well. I can't believe it's four years already !
5 year review coming soon
Traveling Robert Bring it! I’ll watch it. I don’t want to miss even one!
Great video and very informational also.
GREAT use of the dinette space! One of these days, RV designers will finally get it, that mobile work spaces are VIP to many buyers ... (fingers crossed)
robert have them check your axells they may be out of line saves on tires
There is a good review on TH-cam about the clean able K&N air filter that will help with gas mileage. Awesome Truck
Thanks for the Mini Tini tour. And the truck is awesome.. love it.... especially the color...love the color! And something just popped into my head..a name idea🤔. I thought of the name "CC Rider". I'm an Elvis fan so I guess that's where that idea came from...lol. "CC" stands for Chevy Colorado...& "Rider" is obviously it's purpose of course. Just one of my ideas wanted to run past you since you're searching for a truck name....Thanks again for giving us such amazing videos!!
That Colorado is awesome!
I have the GMC Canyon with duramax and plan on getting a micro mini for mine as well. It's a great truck man.
Nice setup
I love the truck. I got a GMC Canyon and couldn't be happier.
So far it's been a great truck
I LOVE your truck!
Good video. Good four year review on your camper. Good looking truck. Have you checked your wheel bearings on your camper they will cause tire wear if their is a problem.
congrats on the new truck.how about calling it mr sunshine.
This has got to be one of the best AND MOST USEFUL true reviews on a travel trailer here. You are a Rockstar as far as I'm concerned. You just became my second subscription EVER. That's quite an honor, since I've been on TH-cam pretty much since it was created. Congrats, and thanks again.
The Truck " My Burro " also thank you for a very informative video.
Like what improvements you made with the mini. I think sometimes people buy big and spend more money and then regret purchase. You definitely made good use of the trailer.
Thanks!
Suggest you stop by an axle shop. Either you have a bent axle or the axle just needs to be aligned.
I was thinking they both were a little crooked on the frame..but didnt make sense to me why both tires on the same axle weren't wearing instead of just one side..your theory makes more sense to me..odd though 1 side on 1 axle and the other side on the 2nd axle....like Robert says is what it is...would drive me nuts though if it were mine...lol
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Seems like we never get exactly what we want, but your mods look like they work great for what you do. Here something that works well to keep your waste tanks clean and the sensors working.
“After you dump your black and gray tanks get some Rid-X (from Wal-Mart) and put a 1/4 Cup in each tank along with 10-15 gallons of water. Drive to your next stop and drain. The Rid-X will clean the sensors. If you do it periodically it will keep them working for a longtime. Rid-X is used in Septic Systems to keep build up down.”
Looks like another good idea to correct faulty tank sensors.
I'll try that
Hi Robert. Thank you for pointing out the expensive part of the rv park. 👍.
Yes, very much
Wow 😮. Congratulations on your new truck. Beautiful 👍
Colorado is a great midsize truck. Only missing piece is a Sunroof !! For people who tow Motor Home/RV and blog, this is very much essential for good light in the cabin.
I have the same trailer, but 2013. My black tank idiot light always says FULL (4 lights) so I bought a wand you put down through the toilet and it spins water around to clean off the walls inside the tank to hopefully get the stuck toilet paper off the wall which is most likely stuck over the sensor. Have not gotten around to doing it yet as I have been so busy traveling, but I will let you know how it does. Hope to see you again at the RTR.
Hope to see you too
Such a very informative and personable video. Thank you! I would like to meet you in person. I use to live in Fort Lauderdale but have been in GA and North Florida,however my 19 year old wants to move back. In fact we are heading down there today. Just wanted to get your opinion about a few things. What is your vlog,or if any one in the comment section know it,please post. Thank you.
Robert, you look in "Wild Russia")). Not all understand, but look with GREAT PLEASURE!!!!) Good luck!
Great review of the "old" Minie, I have a 9 year old Keystone Bullet and the exterior stickers are horrible, quite frustrating.
I think the placement for utilities is for motor homes to drive straight in toward ocean. View out front windows.
You live in Florida, awesome.
Hello Robert, excellent video. please, can you explain how your internet access is set up? or do you have a video on the subject? thank you.
Suggest just replacing solar panel with 325 watt panel and get deep cycle or lithium battery replacement. Also noticed you could put some insulation in the basement storage to help from loosing cooling or heating through bed. Just thoughts. Thing I did in my camper. You can also put in access door from inside for items you need to get to faster than others.
Different campers have different lay outs. I went from a 8ft vanguard without a bathroom to a 10ft western slide in truck box camper and I actually have way way less storage in the bigger camper. The vanguard was very nice with the bunk bed I could fold down and neatly store all my clothes on the top bunk with the couch underneath and table. The western has one small closet for all my clothes and nothing else besides a few drawers. Nice bathroom with a shower but I really have to add a large storage shelf like my vanguard had for clothing. Living in Canada in the rocky mountains we only have 5 months of camping off the grid so air-conditioning and a furnace are not really needed. My camper has a nice radiant propane heater added on so I can boon dock for around 3 days on my 4 batteries without any generator needed
By banana boat, do you mean the intex explorer 2 inflatable kayak/ I just go one too. Need a review on that.
Hi, Robert!😄
I feel better already.😃
Woke up a bit awkward.
And you a🤗re here.😄
Yes.🤗
Thank you for this.😎
Hi Robert, I really like your videos! I have read the reviews on the Renogy solar panel kit and most of them were very positive except for the charge controller. Does your 1 solar panel keep your fridge cool when your traveling during a day long travel day? I was already debating on getting 2 panels. Is there a reason you are thinking to expand yours to two? Thx!
I'm glad to see that you're happy with your Colorado truck. My fiancé had an older one (not sure what year)- it was a 5 cylinder truck!! OMG! it was a train wreck!
Heack yeah Robert!!!😃 Lobsterfest is on my bucketlist!!!
Nice job. Loved you forget forget equals remembered philosophy.
Isn't that the case... oh well I forget :-)
Love the new truck! in the market for a new truck and now the Colorado is on my list. You will have to let us know how it pulls the Minitini in the mountains.
It pulls great, even in the mountains, at least me 19 foot trailer. My only complaint so far is the technology. Too much of it not the best implementation. Built in WiFi sounded like a great idea except that it doesn't work all the time. Having a nice head unit is great except when it crashes. Everything is dependent on the software even the A/C fan speed. Android auto, good concept except that everything takes more clicks hence more dangerous while driving...etc.
The button the rearview dims it if somebody has high beams/brights on behind you
Black Tank Sensor ... you have TP stuck on sensors you need to fill black water tank 1/2 full with water add 2 cap fulls of Colgone and 1 cap full of Tide or ERA drive around a few hours then rinse your tank should clear your sensors ...also the bio method ( Calgone / ERA and a gallon of water ) works so much better then blue stuff for breaking things down ... By the way nice choice on Truck for towing small camper :) great videos !!!
Beautiful truck Robert you deserve it.
Thanks!
Nice setup on your RV. love the Chevy truck. The location you filmed your truck I go Fishing and beach atoll pool.
The black water tank sensors show a false level because the inside of your tank has a bunch of "stuff" still clinging to the walls. You can get a pro to flush it out with a high pressure water probe designed specifically to thoroughly clean it out. Or you can try buying one of the aftermarket attachments that supposedly do the same thing. But they typically don't work all that well based on what I've seen online.
Thanks for update on batteries. Going to golf cart batteries. Particle board separating on mine also. Covered with black eternabond. Also covered all caulking on roof with eternabond. My tank sensors don't work either. Normal. Lot of updates I'm going to do. What is size of generator you run with soft start. Champion 2000w wont start mine. Same color truck as my new f250. 27ftr pulling with Hensley. Travel 15k per yr. Just put Zep floor wax on. Loosing shine in Florida. Replaced several decals also.
mine is 2200w, 2500w peak
That truck... got a white one like it. LOVE it. I know i had no sway on your decision but I'd like to think I did. :) If you're ever passing through OKC let me know. I'd love to buy you lunch.
Sometime in Spring 2019 I intend to visit
I hope you have better luck with your Colorado than I did. I have a MM2106DS and used a Colorado V6 with the full factory towing package for towing. The first year I had no major problems, however, year two my travels took me through areas where I was encountering far steeper roads and higher elevations than I encountered in my first year. The Colorado could JUST make the grades, many times I was going significantly less than the speed limit by the time I reached the top of the grade. Other times my acceleration was so slow that I was slowing down highway traffic. I decided that for peace of mind I should get a tow vehicle with a V8 to ensure comfortable, stress free towing. Before I bought the Colorado, which I bought because of the 7,000 lb towing capacity, I had a Chev. Blazer with the V6 which was rated for 4,300 lbs, which of course was not sufficient to tow the MM2106DS, I should have realized that no matter what GM claims the motors of those two vehicles are very similar. I bought a Chev Silverado with the 5.3 V8, now I can tow up steep hills and am no longer pushing/taxing the motor, in fact I can honestly say I hardly know I am pulling a trailer and also no get better gas milage that I did with the Colorado. I do miss the size of the Colorado, but now I feel I can safely tow my trailer and no longer impede other drivers. I hope you have the diesel version Colorado, I heard that there is a significant difference between towing with the V6 and the diesel versions.
Robert, buy a spare vvt solenoid for your glovebox or toolbox. And change the oil & filter religiously. Like the truck, but the diesel's mpg is impressive. Enjoy the videos...
Love your videos, very fun, would love to travel with you
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Another way to clean sensors in black tank: add to tank, one cup each, Dawn dish soap and Calgon water softener ( find near laundry detergents). Fill tank and let stand for 2 - 3 hours. Flush tank then fill and check sensors as tank fills. Repeat if sensors still indicating wrong with empty tank.
I'll try that
gotta visit the Dakotas......recommend Strugis for the Harley/Bikefest/Concerts in August even if you're not a biker.
Get the "Clearview" towing mirrors. Worth every penny of what they charge. After you install them (very easy) you will be amazed at how nice it is to have proper towing mirrors. Safer also.
I'm going to check those out.
Hi Robert. I'm new to your channel and catching up the clips.
Did you name your truck yet? I love the color of the truck. It looked great with ocean in the background. I've not yet been to Florida, but have been to Hawaii several times. I love tropical weather with a nice ocean breeze.
You always seem to have a cool vibe about you. I mixed that with the color of your car like an ocean breeze and suggest you name the truck...
Cool Breeze!
That's a nice name. Haven't really named it yet
@@TravelingRobert
The alternate nickname I thought of was based on the truck color and how I like warm tropical water and it's amazing blue color...
Deep Blue!
I have a coleman. and it's perfectly fine. love the key west videos . your giving me lots of ideas for my camper. thanks
hi, how long have you had it? i looked online for the 10 best travel trailer and Jayco was in the 10 so I got a little confused with the comments.
Fuakata 28.25 jajaja very good!
I love my Minnie Winnie 2500FL.
Great video and changes you made. Hey if you have problems with stuff like the fan you should at least email them with your problem so at minimum the can fix the issues/update product and maybe they’ll replace it for you (good company would),but maybe you did. Thanks for the video👍
Check Robert's latest videos...They just did that!
It is so pretty were are at. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Robert, if your tires are wearing on the trailer have you ever had your axles looked at. Ours was wearing on the outside the Tow -in was extremely off. Had to align the axle. That may be the problem. But I'm not sure.
I am pretty sure that is the problem too
I have a Winnebago the black tank sometimes I get about reading bought a wand from camping world hooks up to a garden hose put it into your toilet it has a rotating head high pressure cleaned the tank thoroughly have not had a problem use it every once in a while.👍
Best mod you made was taking out that awful prehistoric dinosaur dinette and putting in an office desk! Excellent choice! I did the same thing. An utter waste of space to have a dinette and I have no idea why modern RVs still do this. Are you listening Winnebago, Thor, Fleetwood, Coachmen, etc?
Love the office desk! Very functional. I put a small dresser from IKEA under mine for clothes. Nice way to divide the two spaces. Thanks for the tour!
Nice looking truck!
Thanks!
Love the truck. We plan to trade our 2500 GMC Sierra for one like yours.
You shared a lot but I didn’t hear you mention how well it tows and drives when hauling the mini? Tks.
Ha.... Chill and Watercolors on your XM. Me too...
Those are some of my favorites
@@TravelingRobert as well Classic Rewind, Classic Vinyl, BPM, 1st Wave and 80s on 8... :)