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Re: Hitching up?
This is why I read every single post...that's brilliant VernaVerna said:I put pieces of reflective tape on my hitch so I can see it to get the ball centered under it. Otherwise, it was just a black blob that I couldn't distinguish from the shadows. I used red tape on the middle with white tape on either side of the red to make it very visible in the camera.
Re: Weight Balance Estimator Spreadsheet
Once again you guys are making me afraid to leave my driveway.
Official Announcement: I Bought a [email protected]!
Hello dear community. I know most of you enjoy the newer models of [email protected] and [email protected] But I had to share that I sold my beloved 2007 DM [email protected] that I have been living in full-time for nearly 3 years, and I bought a 2008 [email protected] I had decided during a meditation retreat to start saving for an Airstream Bambi, and the day after I got home this amazing [email protected] was listed for sale. I thought: Wow, that kind of looks like an Airstream, but without the cold metal vibe. This one has been tricked out inside by a talented kitchen designer. And it has a cassette toilet, fulfilling my wish to have no black tank. My husband checked it out, and it's on the way from Alabama to me on the West Coast. Over the moon about it. Will be on the hunt for the elusive Thermarest awning, though PahaQue has agreed to make a custom awning for me. So happy!
Re: 2020 Washington State East Meets West Lincoln Rock Gathering CANCELLED
I think tomorrow, Saturday, May 16, when we were all supposed to be together at Lincoln Rock, we should raise a glass, make a toast to future gatherings and great [email protected] friends, take a selfie (since there is no one close enough to get a picture otherwise), and post it here!!! 
Re: Weight and Towing question
But Jennifer, they do make a really nice truck... (Sorry, just couldn't stop myself!)
(Sorry, just couldn't stop myself!)jenniferlzr said:@Airboss Thanks! Yeah, it'll be hard parting with my Volvo since I've only had it 2 years, but it's best. Thanks for the confirmation. I wish they made a truck! I've driven them for almost 20 yrs.
Re: Mods/Upgrades while waiting out social distancing . Please share yours.
Replaced the door catch on my 2018 400 with a Froli Magnetic Door Retainer. The original catch had worn out and after attempts to repair I found the magnetic catches. I think a really nice replacement. 
Finally brought her home - 2021 [email protected] 400 Boondock
Hi All -
Ordered January 9th, delivered from the factory to the dealer on March 20, picked-up by proud new owners May 1. We're excited to get her setup for our first trip later this month (to a private campground) and hopefully some more spontaneous trips as things begin to open up...!
Some minor issues- the factory solar is not reporting any charge to the batteries- actually reached out to NuCamp yesterday and got a call back after hours with some possible solutions before we decide to take it to the dealer to fix... There is a slight ripple in the flooring between the head and galley - nothing too serious and we'll probably be putting a little rug/mat there anyway. A bit disappointed with the Jensen head unit and lack of DVD player but oh well... Storage is ample (2-way fridge version) and the new finishes are nice (the "Graphite" cushions are really lighter than they appear on the website/brochure).
She pulled pretty well on our trip home but thinking about a weight distribution hitch to decrease the "light in the front" feeling... could have also been our wonderful Michigan roads... The Colorado seems well suited to her.
More posts to come as we get more familiar with our new 2nd home- camping in the driveway... We're trying to think of a name- Bo and Peep come to mind but I have a feeling those may be taken....
Cheers & stay safe!
Ordered January 9th, delivered from the factory to the dealer on March 20, picked-up by proud new owners May 1. We're excited to get her setup for our first trip later this month (to a private campground) and hopefully some more spontaneous trips as things begin to open up...!
Some minor issues- the factory solar is not reporting any charge to the batteries- actually reached out to NuCamp yesterday and got a call back after hours with some possible solutions before we decide to take it to the dealer to fix... There is a slight ripple in the flooring between the head and galley - nothing too serious and we'll probably be putting a little rug/mat there anyway. A bit disappointed with the Jensen head unit and lack of DVD player but oh well... Storage is ample (2-way fridge version) and the new finishes are nice (the "Graphite" cushions are really lighter than they appear on the website/brochure).
She pulled pretty well on our trip home but thinking about a weight distribution hitch to decrease the "light in the front" feeling... could have also been our wonderful Michigan roads... The Colorado seems well suited to her.
More posts to come as we get more familiar with our new 2nd home- camping in the driveway... We're trying to think of a name- Bo and Peep come to mind but I have a feeling those may be taken....
Cheers & stay safe!
In Appreciation of Austin and NuCamp
Last summer, we joined the NuCamp family when @stro, our 2019 [email protected] 400, followed us home from Beckley's RV in Maryland. I've often said that every time I spend time in any other camper or RV or hear the experiences people have had with campers from almost every other manufacturer, I am happy we bought a NuCamp product and even more appreciative of how well these little campers are designed and built.
After the initial shakedown season and a winter of using our camper in the driveway as a little "getaway" room, I compiled a list of warranty repairs and arranged to take @stro back to NuCamp as we only live about 90 minutes from the factory. Items on the list included a loose plastic window on the door, a bit of a gap near the door latch, a rattling noise from the fridge, a strange noise from the Cool Cat, and a piece of plastric trim that had split on the hinge side of the bathroom door.
I dropped the camper off on a Sunday and got a call on Tuesday that it was ready to be picked up. That's right, a two day turnaround.
The loose plastic window trim they'd seen before; there was a run of doors where the manufacturer was trying a new adhesive and it didn't work out well. Ours was one of those doors. They saw a scratch (which I couldn't see) in the original plastic, so they installed a brand new window with the proper adhesive.
The small gap near the door latch (which wasn't there initially) required an adjustment to eliminate.
The fan on the bottom of the fridge had worked itself loose, causing the rattling sound. They'd seen this a few times before and installed two additional screws.
The noise from the Cool Cat was a loose evaporator fan. While they were in there, they didn't like the look of the compressor mounts. Rather than try and fix anything, they installed a completely new Cool Cat, which resets the 2-year Dometic warranty.
The plastic trim in the bathroom was replaced.
Of this short list of items, one was normal break-in (the small door gap). Three were related to purchased components (the door window, the fridge fan, and the Cool Cat). Only one could be attributed to the manufacturing process - the cracked trim from an over-tightened screw - which I could have easily fixed with a bit of glue if we're honest.
Meanwhile, I have a cousin who bought an 18' "ultralite" box-style camper last year. It has more room than the 400 for sure and cost half as much. It also flooded twice on their first two outings from water connections someone forgot to tighten at the factory. An easy fix, but they're not sure what damage it did to the walls and floor.
One friend with a 5 year old 5th wheel had the rear cap - i.e., their rear living room wall - nearly fall off on a cross-country road trip last year when the handful of screws and adhesive that holds it on gave way.
Another friend who full times in a brand-new toy hauler from a high end company lost his fresh water tank on the freeway, causing a good bit of damage to the underside of his trailer, because the manufacturer used two flimsy plastic straps to secure the tank. The dealer botched the repair, driling through plumbing lines and shorting out an electrical circuit. It's still not right.
Yet another friend with a Class A has been stranded due to stuck slides, had the dinette flooded when the top of the slide broke and dragged water into the RV when the were retracting it, and had to endure a 300 mile drive home with 90 degree indoor temperatures because their generator failed and they couldn't run the A/C in transit.
When we bought the 400, none of these folks could understand why anyone would pay $30,000 for an 18' teardrop. I don't think they wonder anymore.
My sincere appreciation to NuCamp for building a stellar product and to Austin and his team for taking care of the warranty repairs quickly, with integrity, and with my best interests in mind. I sure do appreciate you guys.
@stro is here on the left lined up with some of his kin in Sugar Creek.
Jim
After the initial shakedown season and a winter of using our camper in the driveway as a little "getaway" room, I compiled a list of warranty repairs and arranged to take @stro back to NuCamp as we only live about 90 minutes from the factory. Items on the list included a loose plastic window on the door, a bit of a gap near the door latch, a rattling noise from the fridge, a strange noise from the Cool Cat, and a piece of plastric trim that had split on the hinge side of the bathroom door.
I dropped the camper off on a Sunday and got a call on Tuesday that it was ready to be picked up. That's right, a two day turnaround.
The loose plastic window trim they'd seen before; there was a run of doors where the manufacturer was trying a new adhesive and it didn't work out well. Ours was one of those doors. They saw a scratch (which I couldn't see) in the original plastic, so they installed a brand new window with the proper adhesive.
The small gap near the door latch (which wasn't there initially) required an adjustment to eliminate.
The fan on the bottom of the fridge had worked itself loose, causing the rattling sound. They'd seen this a few times before and installed two additional screws.
The noise from the Cool Cat was a loose evaporator fan. While they were in there, they didn't like the look of the compressor mounts. Rather than try and fix anything, they installed a completely new Cool Cat, which resets the 2-year Dometic warranty.
The plastic trim in the bathroom was replaced.
Of this short list of items, one was normal break-in (the small door gap). Three were related to purchased components (the door window, the fridge fan, and the Cool Cat). Only one could be attributed to the manufacturing process - the cracked trim from an over-tightened screw - which I could have easily fixed with a bit of glue if we're honest.
Meanwhile, I have a cousin who bought an 18' "ultralite" box-style camper last year. It has more room than the 400 for sure and cost half as much. It also flooded twice on their first two outings from water connections someone forgot to tighten at the factory. An easy fix, but they're not sure what damage it did to the walls and floor.
One friend with a 5 year old 5th wheel had the rear cap - i.e., their rear living room wall - nearly fall off on a cross-country road trip last year when the handful of screws and adhesive that holds it on gave way.
Another friend who full times in a brand-new toy hauler from a high end company lost his fresh water tank on the freeway, causing a good bit of damage to the underside of his trailer, because the manufacturer used two flimsy plastic straps to secure the tank. The dealer botched the repair, driling through plumbing lines and shorting out an electrical circuit. It's still not right.
Yet another friend with a Class A has been stranded due to stuck slides, had the dinette flooded when the top of the slide broke and dragged water into the RV when the were retracting it, and had to endure a 300 mile drive home with 90 degree indoor temperatures because their generator failed and they couldn't run the A/C in transit.
When we bought the 400, none of these folks could understand why anyone would pay $30,000 for an 18' teardrop. I don't think they wonder anymore.
My sincere appreciation to NuCamp for building a stellar product and to Austin and his team for taking care of the warranty repairs quickly, with integrity, and with my best interests in mind. I sure do appreciate you guys.
@stro is here on the left lined up with some of his kin in Sugar Creek.
Jim