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Re: External Solar Port on T@B 360
nuCamp sizes the Victron solar controllers that they factory install to the wattage of the rooftop solar. In most cases, there will not be enough room (edit: capacity) left for an additional panel. Buying a suitcase panel without a controller and adding a separate Victron controller mounted close to the battery has the advantage of reducing the voltage drop that results from the long wire run between the panel and your trailer.rickpool said:I am trying to figure out whether the external solar port inside the Nautilus box (360 Black Canyon) connects to the Victron MPPT controller or directly to the battery?
edit to add that the designation, like 75/10 on the controller stands for 75 volts and 10 amps. Exceeding the voltage will damage the controller, so you would have to be careful not to exceed the maximum combined PV voltage from your rooftop and a secondary solar suitcase. If you were certain that this would not be the case, then you could use the factory controller for both. The drawback is that it would never provide more than 10 charging amps to your battery.regardless of the amperage coming from the panels.
Re: Having Trouble Getting the Heat to Go On Using Propane
Re: Caulking Guide?
Geocell Proflex Stays elastic and stops leaks quickly. Bonds to virtually all RV materials and adheres to damp, frozen and oily surfaces. Withstands joint movement and temperature change due to RV travel. 25 year life expectancy. 10 oz.
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Goodbye! - 2016 T@B Max S
It’s been 10+ years and over 16K miles in our 2016 T@B Max S, but we’ve recently passed our trailer on and moved up to something a little larger. This is a bittersweet moment as we have had made so many memories in our T@B and this forum has provided a wealth of knowledge throughout that time. We have decided on an R-Pod (20.5 ft), so we can still enjoy the small (-ish) trailer experience. I know we’ll still have good thoughts every time we see a T@B on the road. So, we’re hoping to see you out there, somewhere.
Marc & Janet
2016 T@B Mx S “H@banero”
Re: Isotherm Elegance 65 Installation
Isotherm Elegance 65 Installation
We have 2015 U-shape T@B with the Norcold 3163 3-way fridge which has served us well except at high altitude and very hot temps. Back in 2020 I was looking at replacing the Norcold with the Isotherm Elegance 65 and finally got around to making the switch. With the 45 degree cut-out on the lower back of the E65 fridge, it is a perfect fit for the T@B. The 30% extra capacity, the Danfoss compressor technology, the addition of a small freezer, the reduction of heat generation were all factors in the decision to make the change. We have two 6-volt golf cart batteries along with 120W of mobile solar panels, so lack of power should not be an issue.
Removing the Norcold was a bit of a tussle, but after removing the stove and disconnecting the input and exhaust pipes, the fridge came out in one piece. The next step was to cover the intake and exhaust holes in the front of the trailer. I cut an oval piece of diamond plate and used marine grade caulk along with stainless steel nuts and bolts to make it secure and watertight. I then insulated behind with Styrofoam to complete the process. I removed the extra gas line and capped it at the source under the trailer with a 3/8” female flange cap. In the future this port could be adapted to external LP gas outlet.
The empty cavity for the fridge had a large ventilation hole up front, so I added ½ inch plywood to the base and cut a ventilation hole in the back to the left of the fridge. I added plywood walls on either side of the cut-out extending back about 12”. This created a small cupboard on the left-hand side with the air vent behind. I inserted a 1” filler strip on the right-hand side of the cut-out to allow more room for the fridge door to swing open. To further secure the fridge, I also added a 2” wide strap to go around the body of the fridge that can be accessed through the upper vent on the side of the trailer. This was probably overkill, but the E65 will not be moving within the shell! One small warning about the shell cut-out dimensions - add 3/16” to the front side width to accommodate the thickness of the flange. Otherwise, it fits like a glove. I left the small computer fan in the side vent connected for use in hot weather if needed. I also covered the exposed gas line in the new cupboard with an electrical conduit for extra protection.
For the finishing, I bought a 4’ x 5 ½” x ¾” piece of maple from Lowes and used a router to try and replicate the pattern of the door under the fridge. Matching the colour was a challenge since the original colours have changed with time and exposure to sunlight. The side cupboard will have shelves or a pull-out once we decide what will be going in the space. The upper cover is also hinged to allow access to the underside the stove and possibly access to a very small storage space.
Reno complete and the fridge is working as expected. Cools quickly, very low power draw so it seems like a good exchange. Happy to answer any questions. Gary
Re: Thanks to all!
Re: Thanks to all!
Re: Thanks to all!
Gary
Re: Why don’t you have an awing ?
Now if you're talking about side tents, we sold the one that came with our (used) T@B. Never used it. We much prefer a popup canopy that can be setup at any location on the campsite.
