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05-03-2021, 07:48 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2021
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Electric leveling jacks discontinued?
We just had our newly ordered 2306BHS come in to the dealers today. The salesman said it all looks great...however he said Winnebago has apparently now discontinued the electric leveling jacks and that this model now only comes with manual ones. When we ordered it, it was said to come with the electric ones. Can anyone confirm this? Disappointed if true. Plus I would think that we should get a discount for this change but I'm not holding my breath on that one.
Thanks for input. We are new TT owners for the first time!
Mark
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05-04-2021, 05:54 AM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Upstate SC
Posts: 302
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Welcome to the site jetrocker and congrats on your purchase!
If your contract said it's supposed to have electric jacks, then you're probably entitled to them. Give them a call and see what they say.
If you're stuck with manual, I recommend obtaining a rechargeable impact wrench with the correct driver to make easy work of it.
Good luck!
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05-04-2021, 06:45 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Asheville, NC
Posts: 1,716
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Leveling jacks or stabilizers? Not the same. You can damage stabilizers by trying to use them to level.
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Boondocking again. Now with a full-electric Tune M1 on a F150. No commercial campgrounds allowed.
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05-04-2021, 06:49 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 9
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Marine359
Leveling jacks or stabilizers? Not the same. You can damage stabilizers by trying to use them to level.
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Leveling Jacks at each corner. Thx, Mark
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05-04-2021, 06:51 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2021
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Thank you for the tip! Mark
PS. They are offering a discount because of this. I was just curious about why Winnebago stopped offering them. Issues with the electric motor I assume...
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05-04-2021, 06:51 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Asheville, NC
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Sorry Mark,
Didn’t know those were an option. They’re pretty expensive, so you should get some compensation.
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Jim. Former, 2021b Micro Minnie 2108DS
Boondocking again. Now with a full-electric Tune M1 on a F150. No commercial campgrounds allowed.
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05-04-2021, 07:19 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Land of calenture (TX)
Posts: 679
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I'd guess it's related to supply constraints as opposed to something more interesting.
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05-04-2021, 08:13 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Miami, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetrocker
Leveling Jacks at each corner. Thx, Mark
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Didn't know electric leveling jacks was an option on that model, electric stabilizing jacks yes. Why not ask for the electric stabilizing jacks in replacement? It's a lot more convenient that manual ones.
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05-04-2021, 10:15 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Land of calenture (TX)
Posts: 679
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I had electric leveling jacks on my fifth wheel. While they were convenient, I'm actually really happy to have the manual jacks on the Micro Minnie. The manual jacks are dead simple, lower weight, and there is no intrusion in the front storage bay. I also enjoy having a "feel" for how much load each jack is supporting. That being said, I think having the electric as an option is a good move (they are very popular) and, given their angled design, they likely help with the left-right shake as people walk around inside.
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05-04-2021, 01:35 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2021
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Marine359
Leveling jacks or stabilizers? Not the same. You can damage stabilizers by trying to use them to level.
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I stand corrected. The jacks that are now manual and not electric are the stabilizer, not leveling. My newbie mistake! The trailer still comes with electric leveling jacks. Sorry and thanks for pointing out there is a difference!
Mark
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05-04-2021, 03:15 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Asheville, NC
Posts: 1,716
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetrocker
I stand corrected. The jacks that are now manual and not electric are the stabilizer, not leveling. My newbie mistake! The trailer still comes with electric leveling jacks. Sorry and thanks for pointing out there is a difference!
Mark
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Electric trailer leveling jacks cost $3,000 on etrailer.com. So, if you paid for electric leveling jacks and didn’t get them, you have a big beef, and a right to a big refund.
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Jim. Former, 2021b Micro Minnie 2108DS
Boondocking again. Now with a full-electric Tune M1 on a F150. No commercial campgrounds allowed.
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05-05-2021, 09:16 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2021
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Marine359
Electric trailer leveling jacks cost $3,000 on etrailer.com. So, if you paid for electric leveling jacks and didn’t get them, you have a big beef, and a right to a big refund.
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No, as mentioned, the jacks not included are stabilizer jacks, not leveling jacks. I was wrong originally in my description. Thx.
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05-05-2021, 09:58 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Land of calenture (TX)
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The trailer only comes with either manual or electric jacks. The manual ones are stabilizing only. The electric ones may or may not be leveling jacks (I can’t say for sure). The original post made it sound like you ordered electric jacks and did not actually get them. It now sounds like you did get electric jacks, correct?
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05-06-2021, 09:47 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Apr 2021
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetrocker
I stand corrected. The jacks that are now manual and not electric are the stabilizer, not leveling. My newbie mistake! The trailer still comes with electric leveling jacks. Sorry and thanks for pointing out there is a difference!
Mark
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I wonder if the "electric leveling jack" is actually an electric tongue jack? I don't think these Micro Minnies have an option for true leveling jacks.
As for electric stabilizing jacks, I just bought a new 1800BH that arrived on the lot in April and it has electric stabilizers. The dealer may have ordered it wrong and trying to cover his butt. The other possibility is if Winnebago can't source them. Which is totally possible right now. Part of my job is dealing with supply chain issues and it's an absolute nightmare. I've never seen anything like it.
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05-07-2021, 04:48 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Arlington Texas
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I use this DeWalt DCD778 to run the manual stabilizers on our 2250DS. Shown is a Camco 3/4" socket and an extended 3/4" socket which I use most of the time. Sure makes putting the stabilizers down and up so easy. I level the Minnie before deploying the stabilizers.
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2017 RAM 1500 Lone Star Quad Cab 5.7 Hemi, 8 speed, 3.21, Tekonsha P3
2018 Winnebago Minnie 2250DS, Haloview MC7108
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05-09-2021, 06:15 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 37
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Our 2020 2306BHS came with an electric tongue jack and manual stabilizing jacks. I can’t imagine this thing ever having electric levelers, but I guess anything is possible.
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01-25-2022, 11:49 AM
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His name is Bunker
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Klein Texas
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our 2021 2306BHS came with electric stabilizers.. used them like 4-6 times and the front drivers side stabilizer motor crapped out.... its under warranty but come on... I tried to google them to find one... no one has them...I dropped it off at the dealer and told him I couldn't fond a replacement... he said ... ya not gunna.. winnebago makes them... no aftermarket replacements available ... the cordless drill is the way to go... and a lot faster deployment in my opinion.
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01-26-2022, 08:34 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 80
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Same happened to me. My 2100BH was supposed to have electric stabilizers, but they were manual. The good news was I actually preferred the manual stabilizers. I use my battery powered drill with a socket like bigbird. Less likely to break and still very easy to use.
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01-26-2022, 08:53 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Arlington Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyingV
Same happened to me. My 2100BH was supposed to have electric stabilizers, but they were manual. The good news was I actually preferred the manual stabilizers. I use my battery powered drill with a socket like bigbird. Less likely to break and still very easy to use.
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Manual with a drill motor is the best way.
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Ken and Joyce
2017 RAM 1500 Lone Star Quad Cab 5.7 Hemi, 8 speed, 3.21, Tekonsha P3
2018 Winnebago Minnie 2250DS, Haloview MC7108
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