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Re: Do you "wash" your camper at campgrounds?
I guess the short answer for me is no. I only wash our 400 with soap a couple of times a summer and rinse it off a few times more. I've never seen anyone wash a camper at a campground here in Colorado or the west. With the water shortage in Colorado and the Southwest in general washing a camper at the campground may be frowned upon. I suppose if the front is dirty from travel maybe take a bucket of plain water and wipe down that area to clean it up to your liking.
Re: Do you "wash" your camper at campgrounds?
I would say it’s more like “generally NOT accepted”, and in many places I’ve seen, outright banned. If you think about it, your 320 is probably one of the smallest trailers there, and sure, *you* won’t use much water to clean off a little dirt, but that fifth wheel the next site over could take hundreds of gallons to fully wash. Easier for the campground to say no across the board.
If it bothers you that much, you’re best off hunting for a DIY car wash bay somewhere between those dirt roads and your campground. For smaller clean up needs, I usually carry a spray waterless cleaner (I use WashWaxAll, but there are several out there) and a few microfiber cloths, plus a plastic bag to toss them in for the ride home.
Re: Do you "wash" your camper at campgrounds?
A lot of campgrounds I've stayed out have rules specifically forbidding washing your rig at your campsite. A very few offered a dedicated wash area...
Re: Zamp vs Battery Tender
This is the plug end that can be purchased from Little Guy if anyone is interested. I'm not certain of a price, but could find out if anyone is interested.
A really basic electric question.
Okay, I'm working with a 2020 T@B 320S Boondock with a solar panel from the factory. I'm still using the original 70ah wet battery.
I'm finding that the solar from factory is enough to support the fridge on a low setting in Spring and early summer. Later in the year, or in shaded locations the fridge will pull that battery down below 12v over night. This should surprise no one here, I'm sure.
I'm considering buying an inverter generator to supplement the electricity and allow the occasional microwave use while boon docking. The models I've been looking at are: Energizer EZV2200P or the Champion 1600W / 2000W Inverter Generator.
This is all well and good BUT...
1. If my battery is down 50% (or to 12v) and I plug in the inverter generator to the trailer, how long will it take to charge the battery back up? An hour? Two hours? 10?
2. Is there a better way? Should I be plugging a battery charger into the inverter generator and boosting the battery directly?
Any thoughts on this are appreciated. We are just looking at keeping the fridge running and enough power to run the tap now and again. When day length is limited we aren''t at that level right now. I know a change of battery is probably warranted, but one small step at a time.
Thanks for your help.
...Doug
I'm finding that the solar from factory is enough to support the fridge on a low setting in Spring and early summer. Later in the year, or in shaded locations the fridge will pull that battery down below 12v over night. This should surprise no one here, I'm sure.
I'm considering buying an inverter generator to supplement the electricity and allow the occasional microwave use while boon docking. The models I've been looking at are: Energizer EZV2200P or the Champion 1600W / 2000W Inverter Generator.
This is all well and good BUT...
1. If my battery is down 50% (or to 12v) and I plug in the inverter generator to the trailer, how long will it take to charge the battery back up? An hour? Two hours? 10?
2. Is there a better way? Should I be plugging a battery charger into the inverter generator and boosting the battery directly?
Any thoughts on this are appreciated. We are just looking at keeping the fridge running and enough power to run the tap now and again. When day length is limited we aren''t at that level right now. I know a change of battery is probably warranted, but one small step at a time.
Thanks for your help.
...Doug
Re: Replace refrigerator with cooler
Replaced with a 54qt chest type freezer / fridge. Like @webers3 said, so much better than the 3-way!
Re: Propane Level Indicator
In the spring many Costco stores have the 20# tank with the built-in float gauge. But it might be too late to get your hands on one this season. IMO the float gauge is the most reliable and accurate. But it's not a good option for people who use tank swaps to get propane.PNWtabber said:I am looking on Costco website today (6/09/2022), they have a propane tank with a gauge, but they describe it as a 5 pound tank. Doesn't provide dimensions. That isn't the right size, is it?
https://www.costco.com/5-lbs.-steel-propane-cylinder-with-opd-valve-&-built-in-gauge.product.100734956.html
Re: Leveling question...
I absolutly love the BAL leveler. I've used it for 7 years on a 320 and a 400 and can't imagine using anything else. You park then slip this around tire. Then I use my drill with the same bit you use to raise and lower the stabilizers legs......by the way....do not use the stabilizers to level the camper. They should only just kiss the ground.
The BAL is great because you don't need someone to help you drive up on the block type Levelers. It's a little harder to get around the Boondock style tire but it fits fit.
The BAL is great because you don't need someone to help you drive up on the block type Levelers. It's a little harder to get around the Boondock style tire but it fits fit.
Check this out on Amazon
BAL 28050 Light Trailer Tire Leveler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BH5MAA/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_RCM1589F78ANMZH0NV1A
Re: Frankly its unbelievable that NuCamp builds a quality camper but just doesn't make it work better...
The TaB and other nüCamp products stood out in the mass of poorly built units I had looked out. The only other manufacturer coming close was Airstream, which was more money yet. We went for a previously owned TaB400, which was in grand condition and at a good price at the time. Local dealer support has also been grand.
While there have been minor issues, they were quickly resolved by nüCamp and our local TaB dealer who provided excellent service. The TaB is well made, bit as all things mechanical, tunings can and do go wrong. It’s advanced systems, like the Alde have a bit of a learning curve, but knot that complicated or difficult to work out.