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Re: Mike & Linda's new 400 has arrived!
Thank you all! I had to chuckle with the "new trailer smell" because it really does have that distinct smell of newness. We got the solar package and were told that we got the first 190W single solar panel that nuCamp just purchased and will be installing on their trailers. You cannot see any wiring as the wiring is beneath the panel and enters the roof beneath the panel. Very clean looking and we will be taking it out soon... We will probably spend a few nights in the driveway! 
Removed Air Conditioner; Created Shelf Box
I hadn’t used my air conditioner in the five years I owned my [email protected] - and wanted to reduce weight and create more usable space. I did not want a door, just an open shelf/box that matched the wood of the other cabinets. Cost $7. Is easily removeable if I want to put the AC back in for a particular trip.
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Re: Post up some shots of your [email protected] set-up at the camp site! Part 2
Yellowstone for 6 nights, Fishing Bridge RV Park. If you haven’t been, you must go!
Re: Post up some shots of your [email protected] set-up at the camp site! Part 2
Night shot @ Mounds State Park.
Re: Post up some shots of your [email protected] set-up at the camp site! Part 2
My first trip—2018 320s! Morro Bay California. I brought it home, went down to the neighborhood school parking lot and spent an hour backing it into various parking spaces, loaded up my surfboards, and off I went. It’s going to be nice on those cold winter mornings.
Re: Custom fabric and cushion info
I moved the brackets apart just a little and I was home free. We like the new cushions too...
Re: Boondock Style Cargo Nets
@BrianZ
Could you please be a little more detailed description and instructions 😂😂😂😂
Could you please be a little more detailed description and instructions 😂😂😂😂
Before & After - Removing Stickers
Some people have elected to remove the large [email protected] emblems that were used before PV began installing the smaller 3D ones. I had removed mine but left the ring and placed stickers in it. (Still have the one on back that way.)
I am anticipating having a front window installed at Tearstock, so I decided to remove the black ring and stickers on front. As has been mentioned before, this is fairly simple by heating the emblems, either by the sun or with a hair dryer, and peeling them off. Some use the edge of a credit card, but I used a PLASTIC trowel to start the edge peeling, then used my fingernail.
You will find, of course, that the longer the emblem has been on, the more of a "ghost" will appear. I don't know of a way to completely exorcise the ghost without stripping the paint, but this is the process I used. I took a rag made from an old towel, saturated it with Goo-Gone and rubbed the outlined edges. I had to repeat this process a couple of times to get the "goo" to disappear. Next, I washed the surface to get rid of any remaining Goo-Gone. I then used my electric buffer to apply Meguiar's Scratch X 2.0, being careful not to over-buff and ruin the clear coat. I then applied paste Turtle Wax by hand.
There is still a faint ghost of the old emblems, but it is not too apparent unless you look real close. Here are Before & After pictures.
I am anticipating having a front window installed at Tearstock, so I decided to remove the black ring and stickers on front. As has been mentioned before, this is fairly simple by heating the emblems, either by the sun or with a hair dryer, and peeling them off. Some use the edge of a credit card, but I used a PLASTIC trowel to start the edge peeling, then used my fingernail.
You will find, of course, that the longer the emblem has been on, the more of a "ghost" will appear. I don't know of a way to completely exorcise the ghost without stripping the paint, but this is the process I used. I took a rag made from an old towel, saturated it with Goo-Gone and rubbed the outlined edges. I had to repeat this process a couple of times to get the "goo" to disappear. Next, I washed the surface to get rid of any remaining Goo-Gone. I then used my electric buffer to apply Meguiar's Scratch X 2.0, being careful not to over-buff and ruin the clear coat. I then applied paste Turtle Wax by hand.
There is still a faint ghost of the old emblems, but it is not too apparent unless you look real close. Here are Before & After pictures.
Mike & Linda's new 400 has arrived!
We finally bit the bullet and purchased a new [email protected] 400. Pulled it home from the factory on Wednesday and are outfitting the trailer now. We will take it out for a shakedown next weekend but are blown away by the technology on-board and the beauty and comfort of the craftsmanship and nuCamp factory efforts therein! I have to say thanks to the many owners out there who have offered their thoughts and mods as I took some advice and incorporated some of them into our trailer as well. We had met some people out in Tucson on the way back to Michigan from Arizona and it was helpful looking inside their unit as it was in Verna's, trailer Steve & Karen's unit, etc. Anyway, we were and are still excited, this was something we'd thought about for some time and Linda and I are looking forward to enjoying the trailer, exploring the countryside and creating more lifetime memories!
My advice to anyone looking to buy a new 400 is to read up on the forum, search out answers to your questions, evaluate your wants/needs and discuss your build with the dealer and buy the unit that fits your budget, etc. We decided to go with the bigger unit because Linda has back issues and we needed more living and moving around inside the trailer space to fit our needs. And inasmuch as I knew this unit was heavier and would pull differently, it pulled easy behind my 2016 Silverado and it only took about 10 miles to really feel comfortable with a larger trailer in tow. I will be looking into adding a camera on the rear as it's a little spooky not knowing whether someone is right up on my bumper because the line of sight has changed with the wider trailer in tow. Other than that, no problems and am ready to smell some pine needles and Northern Michigan fresh air!
My advice to anyone looking to buy a new 400 is to read up on the forum, search out answers to your questions, evaluate your wants/needs and discuss your build with the dealer and buy the unit that fits your budget, etc. We decided to go with the bigger unit because Linda has back issues and we needed more living and moving around inside the trailer space to fit our needs. And inasmuch as I knew this unit was heavier and would pull differently, it pulled easy behind my 2016 Silverado and it only took about 10 miles to really feel comfortable with a larger trailer in tow. I will be looking into adding a camera on the rear as it's a little spooky not knowing whether someone is right up on my bumper because the line of sight has changed with the wider trailer in tow. Other than that, no problems and am ready to smell some pine needles and Northern Michigan fresh air!
Sienna minivan spare tire storage
I don’t think I have seen this noted before. We have a Toyota Sienna minivan for towing. Last month, we found that we can store the Tab spare in the boot where the driver side third row seat lives. We were able to fit our jack in the compartment, too. Since we have a system of plastic crates for gear, I just layered several foam interlocking mat pieces to form a solid base over the tire. If we ever need it, it is easy to remove the crates and mats. So much better than carrying it on the van roof (UV exposure and wind noise, theft) or in the open cabin. It and the jack does add about 50 # behind the axle.
