Thanks Cynthia. I'm certainly the definition of inexperienced and seem to be growing more inexperienced by the minute - given the lack of time I've had to actually go camping! I appreciate you tuning in!
I’ve pulled my Tab400 all over the country and have had great luck. If you need service, consider coming up to Sugarcreek Ohio. The manufacturer is a great company. They will take good care of you. They’ve been great to me.
Hey OCC! Glad you decided to expand your season with episode 2:) I have been involved with a year and a half full timing experiment with my Tab 400. It has taken me all over the PNW, up to Alaska, and now in New England. I have learned many things along the way, but mostly how to fix things on my own. I also have had terrible experiences with the dealer who sold me the unit, as well as with NuCamp. Pretty disappointing to say the least. I hope you continue to get out and enjoy the camping, the learning, and all the things!
Thanks Todd! I didn't get out nearly enough in my first year and now winter is upon us in Wisconsin and the Tab is safely stored indoors. But, I'm planning my adventures for next year for sure! Keep on Camping my friend!
I would appreciate hearing what issues you have had with nucamp. I didn't expect much from our dealer so I was never disappointed. What minor issues we've had and they have been minor, I've gone direct to nucamp. While they haven't always responded as quick as I would like, they have responded.
Everyone has trouble learning to backup a trailer. It takes practice. I still lots of trouble. Thank God for pull through sites!!! Check out Minnesota's state parks too. Lots of beautiful parks.
whoa, this comment got lost. Still a novice at backing up, but getting better, Looking forward to the upcoming season. Take care and thanks for watching.
Great photos! The spider web was awesome. Keep posting your photos, you are good at it. On the lighter side, I agree, having your own bathroom is one of the best parts of having an RV. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Sandra. I really don't know what I"m doing when it comes to photography but I'm on a journey - we will see where it takes me! Hopefully I'll get some opportunity with I camp at Governor Dodge State Park in Wisconsin.
Sorry if I missed it, but what is your towing vehicle? I'm looking at the TAB, but need a new vehicle to tow it. My Volvo xc60 has a limit of 3500. Love the videos!
Hey Jennifer, thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video. Need to find a way to go camping during this lockdown before I create another one I guess! Anyway, the one thing to keep in mind with the Tab 400 is that other than for the 2020 model, where they tried moving the AC to the back (they've given that up for the newer models), the tongue weight comes in at around 465lbs, which is about 2% higher than the recommended maximum of 15% of the overall weight of the tongue vs the trailer weight. Regardless it's front heavy so while your Volvo might in theory be able to pull the fully loaded Tab at 3,500 lbs, I think you'll be well over the rated tongue weight, which I think Volvo refers to as the Tow Ball load. I looked the ratings up and although I didn't know what year yours is, none of them came close to the 465lb requirements. This could result in serious damage to your car, and dangerous driving conditions. I tow with a Toyota Highlander, which is rated at 5,000lbs and a tongue weight of 500lbs. But that's even pushing it because I need a weight distribution hitch, which itself weighs a lot, meaning I really cannot stow anything in the highlander behind the rear wheels, or in front of the Tab's wheels while towing. I make do in Wisconsin, but I would never pull long distances with this. When I retire at the end of September, I'll trade in my sedan for a pick up and leave the Highlander for my wife to use - since it's hers anyway. Maybe the Toyota Tacoma, or maybe even a half ton. Something with at least 6,400lbs of towing capacity so I feel safe if I take it into the mountains. Don't forget you need a trailer break regardless. I hope this helped. There's lots of places to go, and lots of opinions, on how to tow. Be Safe!
@@oldcootcamper This is the response I got from nucamp concerning our early 2019 t@b 400 bdl. "There is some leeway on the tongue. You want your tongue weight to not exceed 15% of your overall trailer weight. With an axle weight rating of 3,900 pounds you would be looking at a max tongue weight of around 585." The 400 as is with a full propane bottle has a tongue weight in the area of 496 but I also think the 3900 quote is way too high. The 400 with 3-way fridge has a dry weight of 2956. Add 200 for food, clothing, plus propane we estimate our weight to be around 3200. Of course the best way to figure all of this is load your rig and go to a vehicle scale center. Weigh attached to your TV, then weigh the trailer alone. You can also get a scale and set it under the tongue to get a more accurate tongue weight for your particular setup.
@@jenniferlzr5651 Have you looked at any of the t@b 320 models? If you're solo, these are quite nice. My wife and I had one for almost a year and enjoyed it. She still misses the kitchen in the clamshell in the back.
Yikes .. I’m still shopping around but NuCamp is in my top 3... dealerships are hard here .. we have several but not a lot that carry NuCamp so willing to drive for a good deal and service... on the hunt! Thanks for sharing! 🙏😎
I was lucky that when I decided on the Tab there was a dealer nearby. But in the end, we probably have to live with the dealer we choose - it's not like buying a car. And I'm finding no RV is perfect, not even the Tab. But then again, if you've ever owned a house, things are not perfect there. It's just that with an RV, you have to be a bit more hands on and fix things yourself. No, that's the hard part for me! LOL
When we purchased our first t@b; a 320 cs-s, we did the paper work with a dealer in AL, but then drove to Ohio to the nucamp factor to pick up our rig. This gave us the opportunity to get a factory tour, pick up a few extra things, speak to maintenance about good tips for pulling etc. (we had never pulled a trailer) and get a good walk through. Plus, Sugar Creek is home to the world's largest cuckoo clock.
Thanks for the honest sharing. I'm in WI as well and have visited most of the TAB dealers. I'm assuming the one you are referring to begins with a "P"?
Dude, none of this is nucamp's issue. It's all you. I have a t@b 400 and that rubber that buckled is actually a removable rubber strip that is inside the railing. If you were to attach an awning you would remove this strip. Since our 400 is the second t@b we've own, the first being a 320 cs-s, it was one of the first things I took off when I got home. Simply push pull the end of the rubber strip and play it away from the buckle and it should lay flat. Not a big thing. Not sure what response you expected from nucamp? It truly isn't an issue and a simply DIY fix. I'm curious, how did you break your tongue jack after owning your t@b for three days? As for backing up - invest in a FURRION backup camera. Then, take your trailer to a large parking lot, lay out some cones, and practice backing up. I would like to suggest you spend some time on the t@b forums. There is a great pdf file written by a forum member with good tips, list of tools to have, select fuses, and check list for before departing, while driving, parking etc. You could learn a lot there. As for the ALDE, if the temperature is 30 or below use the ALDE, if it's above 30 use the heat pump. Just more efficient. I'm not busting your video but none of these issues are nucamp's problems but your own. We pulled our 400 16k miles from FL to Alaska and home and never had an issue.
Hey Chadsncheck T, thanks for watching and commenting. This video was posted over a year ago and I've indeed learned a lot since then. Yeah, NuCamp pretty much said the same thing about the rubber strip. The hitch jack broke because I cranked it up to high, but the reason for that was even though I unhitched easily, I couldn't seem to get it high enough to get on the ball. I later found out that my TV was in desperate need of a WHD, which I didn't have at the time. Driving without it compressed the rear springs to such as extent that after I unhitched, the springs ultimately rebounded to their original height, which was too high to actually get the hitch over the ball given the angle of my driveway. I didn't recognize that at the time and keeped cranking on the jack, thinking it would go higher. Certainly not a NuCamp issue, but my own. I was ticked that the dealer tried to use that as an excuse to sell me a $250 electric jack when all I needed was a 40 cent shear pin. It's certainly been a learning experience!
Great photos!! Also, we added a wireless backup camera. It works great! Come to the 2019 Iowa Campout put on by Travel With Delaney. Patrick is a Nucamp ambassador. He will help you out with all your issues and it will be a fun time. Search on FaceBook for "2019 Iowa Campout" for details.
@@oldcootcamper Sure hope you can! We will help you with being a T@B newbie and show you the added on backup camera, etc. It will be worthwhile and fun!!
That's absolutely correct. It certainly is a dealership issue. I think people expect their RV dealers to work like today's new car dealership, but the business model is significantly different since RV dealers are typically working with multiple manufacturers, and are not tied to a single manufacturer, like new car dealerships.
Too bad about your dealer experience. Perhaps you could share the name of your dealer, or at least the location. Great photos!! My brother would be jealous of you Lienny paddle and Miller signs. Thanks for the video!
I've had a bit better luck with my dealer actually being a bit more responsive to inquiries so I'd rather not share - as my experience might not be the norm, and they got good reviews online.
I've opened the window by the stove but that didn't work. Actually bought a tiny fan to mount that I was going to try - but opening the front window seems a bit easier. Thanks!
Love your videos! They are realistic and truthful for inexperienced campers
Thanks Cynthia. I'm certainly the definition of inexperienced and seem to be growing more inexperienced by the minute - given the lack of time I've had to actually go camping!
I appreciate you tuning in!
I’ve pulled my Tab400 all over the country and have had great luck. If you need service, consider coming up to Sugarcreek Ohio. The manufacturer is a great company. They will take good care of you. They’ve been great to me.
Thanks Old Codger. Love the screen name!
Hey OCC! Glad you decided to expand your season with episode 2:) I have been involved with a year and a half full timing experiment with my Tab 400. It has taken me all over the PNW, up to Alaska, and now in New England. I have learned many things along the way, but mostly how to fix things on my own. I also have had terrible experiences with the dealer who sold me the unit, as well as with NuCamp. Pretty disappointing to say the least. I hope you continue to get out and enjoy the camping, the learning, and all the things!
Thanks Todd! I didn't get out nearly enough in my first year and now winter is upon us in Wisconsin and the Tab is safely stored indoors. But, I'm planning my adventures for next year for sure!
Keep on Camping my friend!
I would appreciate hearing what issues you have had with nucamp. I didn't expect much from our dealer so I was never disappointed. What minor issues we've had and they have been minor, I've gone direct to nucamp. While they haven't always responded as quick as I would like, they have responded.
Everyone has trouble learning to backup a trailer. It takes practice. I still lots of trouble. Thank God for pull through sites!!! Check out Minnesota's state parks too. Lots of beautiful parks.
whoa, this comment got lost. Still a novice at backing up, but getting better, Looking forward to the upcoming season. Take care and thanks for watching.
Great photos! The spider web was awesome. Keep posting your photos, you are good at it.
On the lighter side, I agree, having your own bathroom is one of the best parts of having an RV.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Sandra. I really don't know what I"m doing when it comes to photography but I'm on a journey - we will see where it takes me! Hopefully I'll get some opportunity with I camp at Governor Dodge State Park in Wisconsin.
Good to know a mattress topper helped. Those teensy cushions don’t provide much support.
It's a savior! Thanks for watching
Sorry if I missed it, but what is your towing vehicle? I'm looking at the TAB, but need a new vehicle to tow it. My Volvo xc60 has a limit of 3500. Love the videos!
Hey Jennifer, thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video. Need to find a way to go camping during this lockdown before I create another one I guess!
Anyway, the one thing to keep in mind with the Tab 400 is that other than for the 2020 model, where they tried moving the AC to the back (they've given that up for the newer models), the tongue weight comes in at around 465lbs, which is about 2% higher than the recommended maximum of 15% of the overall weight of the tongue vs the trailer weight.
Regardless it's front heavy so while your Volvo might in theory be able to pull the fully loaded Tab at 3,500 lbs, I think you'll be well over the rated tongue weight, which I think Volvo refers to as the Tow Ball load. I looked the ratings up and although I didn't know what year yours is, none of them came close to the 465lb requirements. This could result in serious damage to your car, and dangerous driving conditions.
I tow with a Toyota Highlander, which is rated at 5,000lbs and a tongue weight of 500lbs. But that's even pushing it because I need a weight distribution hitch, which itself weighs a lot, meaning I really cannot stow anything in the highlander behind the rear wheels, or in front of the Tab's wheels while towing. I make do in Wisconsin, but I would never pull long distances with this. When I retire at the end of September, I'll trade in my sedan for a pick up and leave the Highlander for my wife to use - since it's hers anyway. Maybe the Toyota Tacoma, or maybe even a half ton. Something with at least 6,400lbs of towing capacity so I feel safe if I take it into the mountains.
Don't forget you need a trailer break regardless.
I hope this helped. There's lots of places to go, and lots of opinions, on how to tow. Be Safe!
Old Coot Camper thanks for responding! My Volvo is a 2017, so it’s at 3,500lbs. Guess I’m looking at trucks! 🤣 Thanks again!
@@oldcootcamper This is the response I got from nucamp concerning our early 2019 t@b 400 bdl. "There is some leeway on the tongue. You want your tongue weight to not exceed 15% of your overall trailer weight. With an axle weight rating of 3,900 pounds you would be looking at a max tongue weight of around 585." The 400 as is with a full propane bottle has a tongue weight in the area of 496 but I also think the 3900 quote is way too high. The 400 with 3-way fridge has a dry weight of 2956. Add 200 for food, clothing, plus propane we estimate our weight to be around 3200. Of course the best way to figure all of this is load your rig and go to a vehicle scale center. Weigh attached to your TV, then weigh the trailer alone. You can also get a scale and set it under the tongue to get a more accurate tongue weight for your particular setup.
@@jenniferlzr5651 Have you looked at any of the t@b 320 models? If you're solo, these are quite nice. My wife and I had one for almost a year and enjoyed it. She still misses the kitchen in the clamshell in the back.
CHAOSNCHECK T I’ve already put down a deposit
Yikes .. I’m still shopping around but NuCamp is in my top 3... dealerships are hard here .. we have several but not a lot that carry NuCamp so willing to drive for a good deal and service... on the hunt! Thanks for sharing! 🙏😎
I was lucky that when I decided on the Tab there was a dealer nearby. But in the end, we probably have to live with the dealer we choose - it's not like buying a car. And I'm finding no RV is perfect, not even the Tab. But then again, if you've ever owned a house, things are not perfect there. It's just that with an RV, you have to be a bit more hands on and fix things yourself. No, that's the hard part for me! LOL
When we purchased our first t@b; a 320 cs-s, we did the paper work with a dealer in AL, but then drove to Ohio to the nucamp factor to pick up our rig. This gave us the opportunity to get a factory tour, pick up a few extra things, speak to maintenance about good tips for pulling etc. (we had never pulled a trailer) and get a good walk through. Plus, Sugar Creek is home to the world's largest cuckoo clock.
Thanks for the honest sharing. I'm in WI as well and have visited most of the TAB dealers. I'm assuming the one you are referring to begins with a "P"?
Indeed it does! Thanks for watching!
Dude, none of this is nucamp's issue. It's all you.
I have a t@b 400 and that rubber that buckled is actually a removable rubber strip that is inside the railing. If you were to attach an awning you would remove this strip. Since our 400 is the second t@b we've own, the first being a 320 cs-s, it was one of the first things I took off when I got home. Simply push pull the end of the rubber strip and play it away from the buckle and it should lay flat. Not a big thing. Not sure what response you expected from nucamp? It truly isn't an issue and a simply DIY fix. I'm curious, how did you break your tongue jack after owning your t@b for three days? As for backing up - invest in a FURRION backup camera. Then, take your trailer to a large parking lot, lay out some cones, and practice backing up. I would like to suggest you spend some time on the t@b forums. There is a great pdf file written by a forum member with good tips, list of tools to have, select fuses, and check list for before departing, while driving, parking etc. You could learn a lot there. As for the ALDE, if the temperature is 30 or below use the ALDE, if it's above 30 use the heat pump. Just more efficient. I'm not busting your video but none of these issues are nucamp's problems but your own. We pulled our 400 16k miles from FL to Alaska and home and never had an issue.
Hey Chadsncheck T, thanks for watching and commenting. This video was posted over a year ago and I've indeed learned a lot since then. Yeah, NuCamp pretty much said the same thing about the rubber strip. The hitch jack broke because I cranked it up to high, but the reason for that was even though I unhitched easily, I couldn't seem to get it high enough to get on the ball. I later found out that my TV was in desperate need of a WHD, which I didn't have at the time. Driving without it compressed the rear springs to such as extent that after I unhitched, the springs ultimately rebounded to their original height, which was too high to actually get the hitch over the ball given the angle of my driveway. I didn't recognize that at the time and keeped cranking on the jack, thinking it would go higher. Certainly not a NuCamp issue, but my own. I was ticked that the dealer tried to use that as an excuse to sell me a $250 electric jack when all I needed was a 40 cent shear pin.
It's certainly been a learning experience!
Great photos!! Also, we added a wireless backup camera. It works great! Come to the 2019 Iowa Campout put on by Travel With Delaney. Patrick is a Nucamp ambassador. He will help you out with all your issues and it will be a fun time. Search on FaceBook for "2019 Iowa Campout" for details.
I'm going to check out the dates and see if I can make it!
@@oldcootcamper Sure hope you can! We will help you with being a T@B newbie and show you the added on backup camera, etc. It will be worthwhile and fun!!
The service issue is the RV dealer and not the manufacturer
That's absolutely correct. It certainly is a dealership issue. I think people expect their RV dealers to work like today's new car dealership, but the business model is significantly different since RV dealers are typically working with multiple manufacturers, and are not tied to a single manufacturer, like new car dealerships.
Too bad about your dealer experience. Perhaps you could share the name of your dealer, or at least the location. Great photos!! My brother would be jealous of you Lienny paddle and Miller signs. Thanks for the video!
I've had a bit better luck with my dealer actually being a bit more responsive to inquiries so I'd rather not share - as my experience might not be the norm, and they got good reviews online.
I have found that if I open the front window some the smoke alarm does not go off
I've opened the window by the stove but that didn't work. Actually bought a tiny fan to mount that I was going to try - but opening the front window seems a bit easier. Thanks!