Minnie Winnie 31G options

Motts461 · 01-30-2018, 06:52 PM

Hello Everyone,

We are from Western PA and going tomorrow to sign the papers to order a new Minnie Winnie 31G. Here is the list of options we are ordering:

38E Convenience Package
09A Premium Package
52N Electric Patio Awning
31U Molded Front Cap
68X Bedroom TV
38W Spare Tire
37A Tuscan Gold Champagne Exterior Graphics
13F Touch Control Microwave/Convection Oven
9PC Tailgate Package

We thought about the Hydraulic Jacks but decided against them because of cost and weight.

Still thinking about:

13Y - Dual Glazed, Thermo-Insulated Windows (25B, 31G)

Any comments?

And lastly what does the:

401 - Inverter - DC/AC, 1,000-Watt

do for me?

Thank you,

Motts461

**macnut** · 02-02-2018, 10:45 PM

I love the floor plan, and great options. I have dual glazed windows and like them for the temperature insulation, but probably more for sound insulation. Take care and wishing you the best in your new RV!

Gene36542 · 02-04-2018, 08:25 AM

The inverter option would allow you to use AC appliances without shore power or generator. Note that only moderate loads could be sustained, e.g. NO blow dryers, electric heaters, probably no microwave.

legolas · 03-22-2018, 10:05 AM

I just purchased used a 31KP all the options the OP referred to except - spare tire...I'll call someone to fix//change replace.....But mine did nit have an inverter so I am having the local RV dealer a Winnebago dealer install one...was going with a 1000 but the service managr said go with a 2000...only difference incost was the upcharge for the 2 vs 1...same labor costs....service manager said that w/a 2000 no problem with blow dryer or microwave. Big thing for me is being able to use the small appliances w/o being hooked up or using the generator.

Tucsontoy · 03-22-2018, 10:27 AM

My vote is for the 2000 inverter also. Look close for the pure sine wave rather than the modified sine. I have a plain 1000 installed by Winnie and could use more.

Gene36542 · 03-22-2018, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tucsontoy

My vote is for the 2000 inverter also. Look close for the pure sine wave rather than the modified sine. I have a plain 1000 installed by Winnie and could use more.

Just remember the inverter is only one part of the equation. You're going to need a sizeable battery bank to put out 2000 watts! Think 400A/hr minimum, preferably more.

legolas · 03-22-2018, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene36542

Just remember the inverter is only one part of the equation. You're going to need a sizeable battery bank to put out 2000 watts! Think 400A/hr minimum, preferably more.

Being new at this inverter business my question is.....won't the inverter use what ever "power" Is available ...drawing the batteries down as it goes of course? if I only have 200 AH wont the 2000 still work....I don't anticipate using a bunch of power...just want to be able to watch TV and use a computer for 3 or 4 hours in the evening. Coach lights will continue to run off 12V I assume.

As I said...all new to me so I am all ears about how it works. Any adive at all would be appreciated.

Gene36542 · 03-22-2018, 05:50 PM

TV's an such aren't an issue. Hair dryers are. Electric ovens/cook tops/griddles are. Will your existing batteries work? Yes, but turn on those heavy hitters and your small battery bank will be toast very quickly. Here's a decent primer for you to read: https://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvis...verter-Charger

legolas · 03-23-2018, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene36542

TV's an such aren't an issue. Hair dryers are. Electric ovens/cook tops/griddles are. Will your existing batteries work? Yes, but turn on those heavy hitters and your small battery bank will be toast very quickly. Here's a decent primer for you to read: https://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvis...verter-Charger

Thanks for the info...I will also check into better batteries.......when I have the work completed I'll get back to this thread and fill you in.

legolas · 04-15-2018, 09:56 AM

For the folks following this thread. Here is the close out of the Inverter tale. Took the MH to General RV in Akron OH. They installed a Xantrex 2500 HFS Freedom Inverter-Charger wired to provide access to all the AC outlets in the coach. Now, I'm going to disclose the cost but before I do a word to all the folks who got or could get a better deal I DON'T CARE....total cost was $2181 (cost of inverter was $1124). The inverter works like a dream and I am very happy to have that mod completed. Next is the purchase of 2 recliners to replace the "sofa". So far I have eliminated Lazy Boy as they had nothing in size, or cost that would fit my needs. It's looking like Glastop out of Pompano Beach Fl will be the best bet, but the search is not completed

legolas · 04-15-2018, 10:00 AM

Motts461, have you actullay take posession of your MH yet or are you waiting for delivery from factory to your dealer?

Motts461 · 04-15-2018, 02:16 PM

We have possession. I have been working on the Wrangler Toad to Minnie Winnie connection for the last couple weeks. The weather in Western PA has been horrible so have not had a chance to get it out. We've been hitting Camping World and Amazon pretty hard. I need to start camping and quit thinking of stuff to buy. Can't Wait!

legolas · 04-16-2018, 10:02 AM

Motts, did you decide on adding the inverter. Just got mine out of the shop on Friday with the new Xantrex 2500 installed. Seems great all the outlets in the coach now have power delivered by the inverter.

Motts461 · 04-16-2018, 06:36 PM

I did not, didn't see the need for our use. What other options do you have?

legolas · 04-17-2018, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Motts461

I did not, didn't see the need for our use. What other options do you have?

Motts, I have these options.

38E Convenience Package
09A Premium Package
52N Electric Patio Awning
31U Molded Front Cap
68X Bedroom TV
37A Tuscan Gold Champagne Exterior Graphics
13F Touch Control Microwave/Convection Oven
13Y Dual Pane Windows

I chose to have an inverter installed as being able to utilize the coach without being hooked up or running the generator. There were many times with the TT that I would have to wait out a rain storm in order to get out and unhook the TT, level it and hookup to shore power. I wanted to be able to pull in during a rain storm and watch tv and play with the computer till the storm passed, or hang out at a rest stop for an hour or two to catch a nap. Also there were several places I had passed up for boondocking for a couple of days because of the limits on my TT(no inverter and no generator) so the inverter was a must have for me. Did you opt for the Spare Tire or Tailgating package. If you took the spare tire where is it stored and will it work on front or rear.

Motts461 · 04-17-2018, 06:33 PM

We did get the Tailgater Package. We wanted the outside TV and Speakers. I am removing the outside Refrigerator for more storage. The Spare Tire is mounted under the rear of the coach, I will get a picture sometime. I bought a 5x5 fence post today to store the sewer hose. We plan on organizing supplies and tools into the coach this weekend. How about leveling and stabilizing, any issues for you?

legolas · 04-18-2018, 08:30 AM

Motts, I purchased my 31K used with 9,500 miles on it. So there are a couple of things I might have gotten if I had ordered it new. Mostly things such as the inverter which are easily added on and cost wise not much of an upcharge over the factory cost. But on the whole it was pretty well equipped. I am not overly concerned about leveling or stability at this point. I figure if it becomes a real ongoing problem I can retrofit with levelers. I will be looking to do something with the sewer hose as well. On my TT I had a PVC fence post attached to the rear bumper. Where are you planning to put the fence post. I brought the coach home from the RV shop on Friday and have an appointment to have a tuner installed for the satellite radio on Friday. As soon as this lousy wether clears up - I am in Medina Ohio, about 35 miles southwest of Cleveland and we had snow on Tuesday - I'll start loading in our stuff. Right now all the stuff we took out of the TT is in the garage

Motts461 · 04-21-2018, 05:31 PM

I mounted the 5x5 fence post for sewer hose storage. Hopefully it is far enough away from the tail pipe.

legolas · 04-22-2018, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Motts461

I mounted the 5x5 fence post for sewer hose storage. Hopefully it is far enough away from the tail pipe.

In the shot of the spare tire it shows the fence post just in front of the spare and behind the exhaust. How did you attach the fence post. Directly to the frame.

Motts461 · 05-04-2018, 05:49 PM

I hit the scale today. Here it is what do you think?
Full tank of gas, all other tanks empty. Jeep Wrangler as toad.