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Re: TAB 360 Solar is Weak
I have 2 renogy flexible 175w panels on my 400. They go across the roof, not down. One on the front, one on back. In series. I have never seen 350w of production, but have seen close to 300 when driving with the sun overhead.
The renogy panels have blocking diodes and definitely work when only one panel has sun. I also use a 100w portable panel sometimes. My goal is not to fully replenish the batteries every day, but to extend the time my 300ah of lifepo batteries run to meet my time at the campsite with maybe a day to spare without having to ration my use. Seems to work out. I think the key is having enough battery capacity.
Re: Some thoughts on driving....
59 to 62 with the Ridgeline tv. Over 40k miles towing our 400. Never had an issue with other drivers but I make an effort to use pullouts and let others pass safely. Seems to keep me and the Ridgeline nice and relaxed.
Re: Some thoughts on driving....
I set my cruise control at 62 or so and just go. If semis want to pass, please be my guest. They are pros. They see much worse than whatever I'm doing on the road!
I always feel the flip side of most "what tow vehicle do I need" threads is the "why is my gas mileage so bad?" Slowing down is always a good strategy if you decided larger vehicle was proper for your needs.
I live near the coast in California, and while driving east towards NM it is a long slow climb. My gas mileage is always a bit lower climbing up....and I always notice improved mileage coming home on that long slow decline.
Re: New nuCamp Product Announcement
@ColleenD2 Who is Scott and what is his new company?
(Updated: Sorry @ColleenD2, I just saw this post that answered my question: Awaken RV from Scott Hubble?)
I'd be really interested in a model slightly larger than the 400. I think there is still a sweet spot for a slightly larger camper that has slightly more space and storage inside than 400 and around (or sub) 4000 lbs. While I have seen some other campers in this space (e.g., the InTech Sol Dusk) none of them are built as well as the nuCamps and still have single-pane windows and noisy furnaces.
I love my 400. It's a 2024 and has been great. I've mainly done 1-2 night weekend trips. I did experience a solar panel failure after a year, but I don't blame nuCamp for that and they warrantied the whole replacement (manufacturer defect on the panels.) I'm gearing up for being empty nest in a handful of years and will want to drag my wife on longer trips. While I love the T@b 400's cozy size I have a sneaking suspicion she'll want slightly more elbow room. And more storage would always be nice. I'd love to be able to carry my chairs in the storage area of my T@b (which I can't do now) or have a built-in awning for quick setup and tear-down. None of the T@b's current limitations would have me picking any other trailer than my T@b 400 , but in a few years when we can take those longer trips I would definitely reconsider for a little larger trailer (1-3 ft more?) made with nuCamp's quality that is still easily towable and manueverable.
(Updated: Sorry @ColleenD2, I just saw this post that answered my question: Awaken RV from Scott Hubble?)
I'd be really interested in a model slightly larger than the 400. I think there is still a sweet spot for a slightly larger camper that has slightly more space and storage inside than 400 and around (or sub) 4000 lbs. While I have seen some other campers in this space (e.g., the InTech Sol Dusk) none of them are built as well as the nuCamps and still have single-pane windows and noisy furnaces.
I love my 400. It's a 2024 and has been great. I've mainly done 1-2 night weekend trips. I did experience a solar panel failure after a year, but I don't blame nuCamp for that and they warrantied the whole replacement (manufacturer defect on the panels.) I'm gearing up for being empty nest in a handful of years and will want to drag my wife on longer trips. While I love the T@b 400's cozy size I have a sneaking suspicion she'll want slightly more elbow room. And more storage would always be nice. I'd love to be able to carry my chairs in the storage area of my T@b (which I can't do now) or have a built-in awning for quick setup and tear-down. None of the T@b's current limitations would have me picking any other trailer than my T@b 400 , but in a few years when we can take those longer trips I would definitely reconsider for a little larger trailer (1-3 ft more?) made with nuCamp's quality that is still easily towable and manueverable.
Re: Solar panel
@Cherokee gives good advice here, the flat portable ones are effective and a good compliment to the curved ones on the roof. They open up your options when you have a shady site. More is better, but even the 100w can help a lot.
Re: TAB 360 Solar is Weak
I have come to terms with the challenges of curved solar panels. My 2024 320S BBC has 2x190W panels on its curved roof. My 100W flat portable panel kicks it's @$$ on sunny days. The 2x190W have the edge over my 100W flat panel on cloudy days.
Can't fight the curve. 
Re: New nuCamp Product Announcement
nüCamp youtube channel has a new teaser video
Most likely filmed during uCamp
My fingers are crossed on this one . . . but not super hopeful, as 360 was a miss for my needs
First Reactions Comments only
Most likely filmed during uCamp
My fingers are crossed on this one . . . but not super hopeful, as 360 was a miss for my needs
First Reactions Comments only
Re: 2022 Tab 320S Boondock Wheel Lug nut size and using a Torque Wrench
If a wrench does not "click" it generally suggests that the nut is not tightened to the torque value you have selected on your wrench. When I get my cars or truck back from the shop, I always retighten/check the lug nuts after I have driven 50 to 100 miles. If the nut is not tight enough, the nut will turn up to the click. If it is tight, or too tight (a frequent problem) the wrench will simply "pop" and not let me tighten. On these obviously tight nuts, I will sometimes loosen one to find out how tight they are. Then I retighten to spec. Be sure you are not tightening in a circle. Jump from one lug to the next over the hub, to the one opposite. Never tighten adjacent nuts.
It seems odd that your wrench is not clicking at the correct value. That should have nothing to do with the socket.
It seems odd that your wrench is not clicking at the correct value. That should have nothing to do with the socket.
Re: Some thoughts on driving....
Actually, the speed limit in California for vehicles towing trailers is 55 mph. But like Sammy Hagar, I can’t drive 55!elbolillo said:With our 2024 Sequoia and '23 Tab 400 we generally run at 65mph, unless we are in California, where the limit is 60mph. We do our best to keep as much to ourselves on the interstate. Although we regularly deal with people just sitting right on our tail.
Re: Some thoughts on driving....
I’m at about 1400 miles on a roadtrip from California to New Mexico, my mileage efficiency drops significantly above 60 mph even more so above 65. I’d love to cruise around at 60 mph but on the two lane roads I become a nuisance for the truckers, I feel bad about that. I’ll take a turnout if I see one or pick up the pace and go 65 until I can let them by…