going back!!!

We have a Minnie 2201DS with the outdoor kitchen. Bright yellow, you can see it a mile away and it gets tons of stares and comments (mostly positive). After 6 trips (36 nights) so far this year, There isn't one thing that we have found that we would change. Tons of storage space, easy to tow, quality construction and that giant blank back wall just begging for you to get creative with a decal of your own design (or what ever you can find on-line). We were never asked about a paint protector, it may be a "pure profit" item for your dealer, but everything I have read about the gel-coat TTs says just wash and wax a couple of times a year and you will be fine.
DW and I were so impressed with the Minnie, that we traded in our 1-year old trailer to get the Minnie. So far, it seems to be a TT that will last us for a long time to come.

I'm wondering if what they're referring to (Paint Protection) is the same as 3M or Diamond Shield which is a clear adhesive plastic that is applied to the RV. If this is the case, I would stay away from these as they have had problems in the past from cracking and mold. If you have problems with this type of protection, it will cost around $1,000 (low end price) to have it removed and the removal doesn't guarantee that the paint won't come off with it.

scbwr wrote:
Our dealer didn't even mention something like that. Personally, I'd be a little skeptical. If we're talking about the paint on the frame of the trailer, it would probably be a lot cheaper to repaint the frame with some really good Rustoleum paint when the frame needs it. Otherwise, what paint needs protecting? Fiberglass walls just need a good waxing a couple of times a year.

Thank you for your advise and time....

Kennedy>>>

Our dealer didn't even mention something like that. Personally, I'd be a little skeptical. If we're talking about the paint on the frame of the trailer, it would probably be a lot cheaper to repaint the frame with some really good Rustoleum paint when the frame needs it. Otherwise, what paint needs protecting? Fiberglass walls just need a good waxing a couple of times a year.

scbwr wrote:
We're picking up our 2014 Winnie 2201DS sometime this week after the dealer installs a slide topper. We really thing the Winnies are a very well made trailer....fit and finish seems better than a lot of the trailers that are out there. We actually looked at the model you are considering. It's very nice, but consider that a slideout on the awning side of the camper reduces the area you have under the awning...but you may not see it as any kind of problem. The other big factor for choosing the 2201DS is the outside kitchen which is something we will use a lot and it also brings back a lot of memories of cooking outside when we had Starcraft popups! And, the amount of storage space is terrific for a small trailer...I couldn't find any other comparable sized trailer that has as much storage. We want to take some longer trips, and will need gear for being on the road for a month or two at a time.

Another aspect of the Winnie line that we really like is the exterior appearance...not too many graphics. Our preference was to go with a white trailer, but the yellow, red and green units certainly have a lot of "pop".

If you have any other questions, let me know and I'll see if I have an answer.

SCBWR- what do you think about getting this paint protector that protects the paint finish up to 5 years/ did you get it or was it offer to you?:h

I love that they make them in different colors as well!

WoodGlue

We're picking up our 2014 Winnie 2201DS sometime this week after the dealer installs a slide topper. We really thing the Winnies are a very well made trailer....fit and finish seems better than a lot of the trailers that are out there. We actually looked at the model you are considering. It's very nice, but consider that a slideout on the awning side of the camper reduces the area you have under the awning...but you may not see it as any kind of problem. The other big factor for choosing the 2201DS is the outside kitchen which is something we will use a lot and it also brings back a lot of memories of cooking outside when we had Starcraft popups! And, the amount of storage space is terrific for a small trailer...I couldn't find any other comparable sized trailer that has as much storage. We want to take some longer trips, and will need gear for being on the road for a month or two at a time.

Another aspect of the Winnie line that we really like is the exterior appearance...not too many graphics. Our preference was to go with a white trailer, but the yellow, red and green units certainly have a lot of "pop".

If you have any other questions, let me know and I'll see if I have an answer.

Winnebago bought out the Sunnybrook RV company a couple of years ago and started producing travel trailers after many years of just motorhomes. The Sunnybrook trailer were very high quality for quite a few years but I do not know how the Winnebago units are turning out. They look quite nice though. Our Sunnybrook has been trouble free and still looks almost as good as it did nine years ago. Although they have not been making them for very long, hopefully some owners will reply to your thread with their experiences.
Barney