First breakdown on our 2021 T@B 320 S
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- Опубліковано 29 лип 2024
- First breakdown on our 2021 T@B 320 S
After months on the road and 3,500 miles, the 2021 T@B 320 S Boondock Edition needed maintenance. We went through troubleshooting protocols to try to DIY our issues, but ultimately we had to take it in to a dealer. The following three items needed to get checked out.
1. ALDE System glycol leak
2. Bluetooth control braker
3. Running toilet
Special thanks to @Apache camping Center | Poulsbo for taking us in on short notice. Make Sure to check them out for Nucamp trailers!
www.apachecamping.com/map-and-directions-dealership--hours-poulsbo
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Hope the repairs didn't cost you too much! Glad you're on the road again.
We forgot to mentioned we are under Nucamp *1 Year Warranty* and all cost were covered! 🙌
@@chrisgris6553 Oh YAY!
Thanks for sharing your challenges and solutions as well as your positivity!
Glad to see you are back on the road. Kudo's to you for not blaming Nucamp.
It was great meeting you both! Safe travels on your continuing journey.
Awesome! Glad you guys are back on the road safely! Been waiting for your post! God bless!
Glad you guys were keeping Tabs on it :)
Welcome to the PNW! Fortunately you were stranded during a period of blue skies and found some great wi-fi locations.
I'm 66 and wanted nothing to do with a blue-tooth/phone trailer braking system because I am VERY low tech. Unfortunately, the Jeep dealership (Jeep in general) was not helpful in wiring in an electric brake controller in my 2019 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 Ltd, and they said my little trailer (2021 T@b 320S Boondock) didn't even need brake assist! Fortunately a very knowledgable young man named Cody at U-Haul was able to hardwire in a brake controller and I'm a happy camper. Your trailer brakes locking up was exactly the nightmare scenario I envisioned with a wireless system.
I love Apache Camping Center! I purchased my unit from their dealership in Tacoma WA and stopped in at their Everett branch to have some questions answered on my way up to Bayview State Park for a 4-night camping trip. Take care and thx for sharing! Jody 👩🦳 Olympia, WA
PS. Looks like your fur babies had a good time during the layover!
Apache is a great place. I bought my Aliner from them and they were terrific.
Thank for the video as always. This heater problem is super nasty for those out of warranty. Apparently Apache/Nucamp will not do this gratis even though it is a known problem and the newer models have changed to improve. You were lucky to work out that kink under warranty! Bon voyage.
Hi! Was just in Port Townsend in middle of May on a 2 month tent camping trip from Missouri. If you're stuck, not a bad place to be! Like your Channel a lot. Next year I pick up a Tab 320 css boondock, I like the outdoor kitchen. Looking forward to it! Hope to see you on the road!
I will be going on a month long trip in July, I was glad to see your office set up so can figure out what to do.
I had one wheel lock up on the freeway, Caused flat spot on the tire, I unplugged the cable from the truck, the brake released. Plugged the cable back and worked fine and never happened again. yet. That was 3 years ago. I trouble shoot the connections but never found anything. I am using the F150 builtin tow & brake controller. Nucamp could not suggest any reasons for the one wheel lock up. No Glycol problems yet but don't use the heating much in SoCal.
Apache is great. I purchased my Aliner there.
Combined information is so helpful. Ty. Small dog looks like a fox, cute.
Glad it was helpful!
Blu says thank you for the compliment :)
You're good people! The pups are pretty darn cool also!
You are so kind!
A blessed couple indeed. I have a 2021 4Runner and want either the 320 or the 400, well let’s be honest the 400 is my first choice.
I took a solo trip to Moab twice in as many months I slept in the 4runner with the engine idling all night and had my $17 Walmart carbon monoxide detector for peace of mind. (Really nothing to worry about in that respect however) used 1/2 gallon of gas an hr. Maybe you guys in a pinch when it’s to warm could pile in to the Jeep.
It’s awesome that you two can earn on the go and enjoy travel.
Both of you are very natural on video too. 😂
I have a channel also it’s Sarasota Tim.
Thanks for all your tips and your dogs are cute as hell. 😎
Thank you Sarasota for watching! We will definitely check out your channel.
I have gone through 3 Curt Echo controllers. My first one worked great (with my 2021 T@B 320) for 7 months and then started locking up. It did that with both my 1995 Toyota T100 and my 2019 Volvo XC90. My dealer gave me a new one to try. Same problem. I took it back to the dealer. They tried a 3rd Echo and the service manager tried it with her truck and phone. She was driving with me and within 2 miles it was locking up.
When I called Curt, the guy I spoke with acted like I was crazy because "they never break!". I can only say that the 3 units that I tried were total pieces of crap.
The dealer swapped me a Tekonsha RF controller that works ok but it's very sensitive and will still lock up, though not as badly. I think I'm going to have to spend the $ for a normal wired controller. Or go back to backpacking...
I love the cost, size, and agility of the Tab 320, but at six feet I'll probably go with the 400 so I don't go insane.
I think I’ll stick with Casita. Maybe old school but have never had anything break. 😊 🤞
What were the optimum settings for the curt? We have the same unit with our 2020 Tab 320s Boondock
Thanks for the video guys :)
So the brakes on my bicycle lock when I reach 48 mph...what do you suggest?
Also, the Lion King is my favorite Disney movie 👑
What number do you set your brake controller on while towing?… what is the optimum setting for the 320? And now that this is resolved how do you like it now after 5 months?
Did the dealer recommend more frequent maintenance since you are full timing as opposed to average 45-50 days per year for many folks
You still love your tab🤩😍🥰😇
Will never get anything else! It just needed some maintenance :)
I just installed a
Question for you: with the braking issue, how were you even able to drive it in to the service center? I'd be thinking immediately about doing a flatbed tow! Also, thanks for this - we're new 320 boondock owners and are heading out on our first shakedown trip today. You were both so reassuring: if something goes wrong, we just need to roll with it.
Hi Susan,
Yes we were able to drive it around. It would only lock when we were going really slow or coming to a stop. It did not lock when we were on the freeways or driving above 20.
I have a 2020 and had warranty repairs before I even took it off the lot. After 3 3-4 day trips less than 10 miles from home, and never using the toilet not even once, I have issues in the bathroom and it's back at the shop for another few weeks. These are supposed to be much better than other RV companies, but if they were they don't seem to be now. For the money, the warranties should be much longer, and instead of fixing things they need to have better QC. There are so many visually imperfect things in mine, I wonder how it could pass. Sorry about your situation, I hope it gets fixed permanently for you.
They are better. The other companies are so so much worse. Like your whole side of the trailer falls off while driving down the road. Axles snapping and just falling off and many more. Tabs are well made.
With the faulty ALDE valve, other than the obvious leakage of glycol outside(any leakage inside the TAB?) were there any warning signs like weird noises(other from the ghost) or ALDE control panel messages?
Thankfully now leakage inside the T@B. Just the outside leak when using the heater. Alde Control Panel was fine as well.
Hi, you mentioned that you were in the Pacific Northwest so I imagine it gets cold. Did you have to winterize the camper? or would having it plugged in suffice?
We did not have to winterize it since the weather never dropped below freezing. We always check the temperature before heading to a new place.
What so you guys pull with ?
What r the chances of selling your current tab, at a reasonable price, once you upgrade to a 400 ?
Did you guys finance the tab? If you guys financed, is it the same as financing a vehicle; 3-5 year term and an average car interest rate? Or is it more like a home loan? Or is it something completely different?
Rv financing has longer terms. We did 15yrs at 5% but are paying 2x the minimum to be done in half the time.
Glad you are back on the road. Can a tab 320 fit in an average garage?
I don’t believe so. The tab measures 8’-0” at its highest point so I believe it would have to be an oversized garage door opening.
Ghost dumps should be fairly light!
I see a couple of other people have asked this question with no answer yet but could you please tell us what the optimal settings turned out to be with your Curt Echo. We are having similar issues.
Hi Cyndi,
The optimal settings that works for us is 35:1. I has worked great since that setting.
@@chrisgris6553 thank you
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How long is your tab in the shop?
The service was great! It was there for about 2-3 days. It needed some maintenance.
You mentioned being in a tab owners Facebook group. Which one?
Nucamp Owner Group
Imagine that, shoddy workmanship on a New RV ?!
How tall are you guys?
Gris is 5'2 and Chris is 5'10.
👌🙋🇵🇦😉🤗😊☺
Its not normal to have such issues with this price of t@b...
6000 views an only a handful of likes??? C’mon guys!
Sounds like you got a lemon
Hi James,
We got it fixed and have been on the road without any issues. Keep in mind we have been using it everyday for 5-6 months. Campers usually use their trailer for way less than that in a year. It just needed maintenance.
Huge costs for these and still crap for quality.