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Re: Solar panel appears dead on 2024 Tab 400 Boondock - appreciate some input
Unless you know exactly the position of the trailer in relation to the very low sun angle during the winter, this will be difficult to sort out. There can be many variables in solar input for roof panels.
You would need to match the Victron readouts from the solar controller while you are looking at the panels, if that is possible.
Re: Solar panel appears dead on 2024 Tab 400 Boondock - appreciate some input
It would be helpful to know if that value is related to how full the batteries are. If the batteries are just doing their daily top-off (as they are full) and the value you are seeing is how much wattage they are pushing into the battery you may naturally see a limited amount. With the Victron Solar Controller app, the default view (at least on my 2024 Tab) defaults to how much wattage the panel is pushing into the batteries. So, if they are full you may even have the occasional day (particularly a warm one when the battery heaters haven't used any juice) that no solar gets used at all.
A good way to get a general read is (1) ensuring the camper is positioned "relatively" well to receive sunlight, (2) Turn on lots of juice hungry things in the camper like fridge, fans, lights, and the inverter, and (3) take a look at the what the shunt is reporting being pulled from the batteries. Then you can see what the controller is being reported as being supplied and get an idea of how well the solar panels are keeping up supplying the load.
Remember the solar panels on the 400 are curved. So, it's really hard to get the full wattage, even with the sun directly overhead.
Re: Microwave vs no microwave
I think it totally depends on your camping style. We mostly boondock for weeks at a time and don’t have a generator, so a microwave would be wasted space. I removed it and converted the space to storage with a latching door.
If you primarily camp with hookups and for shorter time periods, you might want to have the microwave over the storage. They certainly are convenient for many tasks. I don’t know if you can answer how you are going to use the trailer yet. If you can, that would help guide your decision. If not, I’d go with the microwave. It can be more easily removed and converted to storage than installed after purchase.
Re: Microwave vs no microwave
Hi, You will find folks on both sides of the fence on this subject. For us, we like having the microwave option when we have shore power (or an inverter) to quickly reheat food and drinks, heat soups. make microwave popcorn and cook small instant food items especially when we are in a hurry or the weather is bad outside. . We use the microwave as storage for bread, pitas, cookies and other fragile food items. So it also serves as storage. Best wishes on your purchase.
I think you can purchase a kit for the door if you remove the microwave if you find you need the storage or do not use the microwave.
I think you can purchase a kit for the door if you remove the microwave if you find you need the storage or do not use the microwave.
Re: Purchasing a used Tab 320: Experience purchasing from seller who is still financing the camper?
In my opinion this works well for the bank and the seller, but I see no protection for you unless you have a signed contract concerning the title transfer. What you describe is you paying off the seller's loan (which is great for seller and the bank), then the bank issues the title to the seller (as they were on the loan, and then it is the good will of the seller to transfer that title to you. Unless you know this seller well enough to trust them, you have limited protection in the description above.
When we bought our 400, the seller had paid off the loan, then had title in hand. I paid with a cashier's check and he gave me title.
When we bought our 400, the seller had paid off the loan, then had title in hand. I paid with a cashier's check and he gave me title.
Re: uCamp 2026 Registration Is Open
Most choices in life come down to "what am I going to do with the next minute" and "how will I spend my next dollar".ColleenD2 said:Honestly $313.14 for a couple is SHOCKING to me, plus camping fees of $35-$45 a night Sunday-Thursday and then $52-62 on Friday & Saturday. I just don’t see the value or I can say “this is not how we choose to spend our money.”
It's wonderful we all choose differently...
Re: uCamp 2026 Registration Is Open
Honestly $313.14 for a couple is SHOCKING to me, plus camping fees of $35-$45 a night Sunday-Thursday and then $52-62 on Friday & Saturday. I just don’t see the value or I can say “this is not how we choose to spend our money.”
T@B 400 Entry Door Lock Adjustment
I have a T@B 400 that I have owned for all of one week. I am having some difficulty with the entry door lock. Initially, I found that the door would not completely latch and I could actually pull it open even though it was locked. When I inspected the lock, I found that the top striker bolt was very loose. The latch bolt appears to be deploying normally and the bottom striker bolt is tight. I was able to adjust the top striker bolt by hand and now the door seems to latch more fully (although there is some play remaining when I pull the handle while locked that causes the door to open about 1/2”) but the top striker bolt is still loose. I’m thinking there must be a nut inside the locking mechanism to snug the striker bolt that I can get to only by disassembling the locking mechanism. Has anyone done this? Is it difficult? It’s below freezing here and I’d rather not attempt the fix if there’s risk I’ll screw it up. Thanks for your assistance.
Re: uCamp 2026 Registration Is Open
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NuCamp organizes all sorts of activities for both new owners and RV veterans. Dozens of informal gatherings and activities happen all around the park as folks discover the many interests we share.
A great event with lots of members of the NuCamp family...
NuCamp organizes all sorts of activities for both new owners and RV veterans. Dozens of informal gatherings and activities happen all around the park as folks discover the many interests we share.
A great event with lots of members of the NuCamp family...