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Re: Changing out the Alde fluid.
Based on this morning's pH test with a Lowe's $9 test kit with the six-in-one strips versus yesterday's test of the TF-1 fluid, and with my limited use of the Alde, it looks like I should be able to go 47 years before draining and refilling. Refractometer says I'm good. The cell phone pics may not due it justice (lighting conditions not identical, but I used the cell phone camera flashlight feature for some measure of consistency). Brand new fluid looked like 8.5-9.0 to me. And three year old Alde fluid looked nearly identical. Partner and I thought, if anything, the pH and / or alkalinity had slightly increased, not decreased. So no additional glyconic acid here. Woo-hoo! I added a reminder to my calendar for fall of 2063 to replace the fluid.
Re: Did I kill my battery?
@PNWtabber with those three way fridges, it's best to never run it on battery, not even driving. I suppose if you know for certain your Volvo can keep up, it would be ok. I know my 4Runner didn't. That is the same stock battery that came with my Tab too.
Re: Enhanced Security Measures After Former T@B Theft
Your battery would drain down to zero fast if you pulled the pin! You might be able to tie that pin cable to something that would pull the pin when moved, Art
Re: Exhaust soot from boiler
In my opinion this is not normal. I have not experienced any soot build up around the exhaust vent in the 4 years of ownership, nor have seen this on any other T@B. I don’t know what would cause that.
Re: Curling iron
Depends. If it’s 110v (household plug), you’ll need to know the wattage and have an inverter big enough to handle that wattage.
Cheaper option if you aren’t already set up with an inverter: buy a butane cartridge-fueled travel curling iron. Or a rechargeable one.
Cheaper option if you aren’t already set up with an inverter: buy a butane cartridge-fueled travel curling iron. Or a rechargeable one.
Re: Fan upgrade
What @Gherzig said...if you're going through the hassle of removing and installing a new fan, just shell out the money for a better fan since you probably will never upgrade it afterwards. I'm not a fan of those tall rain covers that go over existing fans. Aesthetically they ruin the profile of the trailer and add so much height that you do have to factor that in when going through low-clearance areas (trees, etc.).
I wish Nucamp would install Maxxair fans as OEM. The Fantastic fan is horrible...loud, fragile (our lock broke within a few months) and limited speeds. Once you install a Maxxair you'll wonder how you put up with the Fantastic fan.
I wish Nucamp would install Maxxair fans as OEM. The Fantastic fan is horrible...loud, fragile (our lock broke within a few months) and limited speeds. Once you install a Maxxair you'll wonder how you put up with the Fantastic fan.
Re: Exhaust soot from boiler
We’ve not had any soot build up in the almost 2.5 years of use with our Alde. We almost always use propane with ours too. I don’t think that is normal to see that type of soot build up on any model year and especially in a 2022. But that’s just my speculation since we’ve never had any build up at all. But we do always use the high elevation setting. I too am thinking that if there is that much build up on the exterior something on the interior may need to be cleaned up.
Re: Is an all electric TaB trailer viable
Yes, whilst we are getting closer, the all electric TaB is a bit off in the future, but still, an interesting idea. Meanwhile, my next goal with our TaB400, is to upgrade to lithium batteries, and at least a 2KW inverter, and eliminate the gas cooktop, and replace it with an Induction cook top, either countertop, or a drop in to replace the gas stove top. We use a microwave for rehearing prepared food we being along, and only use the gas stove to heat water for coffee or tea, and heat up soup, all,of which could be done with an induction type unit. This would eliminate the gas venting and heat from the propane cook top.
The Alde heater we have, is going to need the propane to get any real heating done, and at this time is more practical for heating. Perhaps a future Alde unit will be AC/DC and use battery power to replace the gas burner, when the technology catches up.
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Re: Do you solo campers even use the stabilizers?
If overnighting while still hooked up, we'll usually put down just the rear stabilizers. The exception would be if we're not too sure about the location and feel we might need a quick escape. 
Re: Has anybody got any info on 2023 T@B 400's ?
Personally think the bunk is a complete waste of space in a small trailer that many buyers will never have more than two people in. And the table is just too small - I really like the previous design a lot better.
I do like the new shelf cubbies along the dining room drivers side wall though...those will be very handy.
I do like the new shelf cubbies along the dining room drivers side wall though...those will be very handy.