I thread the cable through a few links to remove excess length, then use a climber's snap link to secure it on the hitch. I believe it's similar or the same as @Baylisspic. It keeps the connections in a similar place for easy hoop up when departing. I find this discussion fascinating I figure this is one more situation I hope never happens to me.
Yes, it's filled with drinking water after all. I disinfect the water system in the spring before the first trip after it has been sitting empty for a couple of months (trailer is sitting inside over winter) but otherwise I'm not worried about contamination. At home I even use a regular garden hose to fill it (horror !), just flush it until there is cold fresh water coming out if it. Growing up drinking from springs or eating snow was just "hydrating" .
We have had our fair share of minor annoyances for sure on our 320.
- screws not driven in correctly - fan lock knob broke and fell off on day 3 - overly soft front seat cushions - door porthole window cover fell off in heat as the 2 sided tape was poor - exterior front handle cover flew off ...somewhere ..
We love the trailer but these issues are frustrating.
After returning from our third short trip with our new 2021 Tab 320s BD, my wife pulled out the Boondock step and a nut and washer fell on the ground.
I got under the step and found the nut-less bolt and tightened all the nuts on the step as well, as a few would have met the same fate. Not sure why the manufacturer didnt use nylock nuts on this application. Owners might want to check tightness on all step nuts.
While under the trailer, i also noticed the wiring to the electric brakes was almost touching the tire, on the passenger side.I was able to push the wire back into the grommet, but will tyewrap these wires so they dont get rubbed by the tire(s).
Congratulations! We also are blessed to be able to store our 320S in the third bay of our garage (with 8' doors). SubaruLou you are spot on... packing for a trip, tinkering, or just hanging out in the camper is so easy!
Thanks for the tips! Yeah, it's been frustrating trying to get the few that were snapped off out. I loathe self-tapping screws but I get why they used them.
Re: Quality control issues on 2021 Tab 320 BD
- screws not driven in correctly
- fan lock knob broke and fell off on day 3
- overly soft front seat cushions
- door porthole window cover fell off in heat as the 2 sided tape was poor
- exterior front handle cover flew off ...somewhere ..
We love the trailer but these issues are frustrating.