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Re: Walker Tent/Awning for T@B 400 Experience
The Isabella distributor in Vancouver WA is Elwell Corp. Here's their website: http://elwellcorp.com/isabella
We met Ken Elwell at a recent RV show where he had the T@B tent/awning set up. We live 1-1/2 hours from their warehouse so were able to pick up and save shipping. Still pricey...more than the Walker at over $1800, but it's what we wanted. We do SOOOO much travel that it's worth it to us. When you travel with two golden retrievers, you can't put a price on comfort and space. It does not come with a floor, but we already have a carpet we use.
Rear USB Ports Dead - Replaced
We can't seem to get anything working in either of the two USB ports in rear driver side corner that we were using yesterday. Tried cell phones & a USB light, but the lamp in that corner works. Haven't checked fuses yet, as I think other stuff on the same fused circuit works. Front USB ports above sink work. No recent rain.
We have solar & ARB frig connected to battery. T@B frig is on propane & other background devices are working. Solar is mostly shade, fluctuating between 5-10W.
Any ideas?
We have solar & ARB frig connected to battery. T@B frig is on propane & other background devices are working. Solar is mostly shade, fluctuating between 5-10W.
Any ideas?
Re: 400 fold down sink not draining well
After studying the drainage issue for awhile I have come to the conclusion that the issue stems from the fact that the sink on the (pre-2020) TAB 400 is poorly formed. The basin of any sink should slope towards the drain-regardless of the drain size. Unless there are restrictions in the drain pipe the water will drain. On my TAB the sink does NOT slope towards the drain. The low point appears to be several inches to the back (drivers side) of the drain. However, I discovered that if I apply slight downward pressure on the front (passenger side) of the sink the water will move to the drain. I have no idea how that slight downward pressure will affect the hinges in the future and it is annoying to have to coax the water out of the sink. It would be a good PR move for nuCamp to offer current owners some sort of discount for retrofitting the improved sink. Although I would wait to see if it truly is improved and not just different.
Re: Outdoor Shower
@4ncar, if one removes their outdoor shower hose before blowing out their water lines, wouldn't they be putting water inside the T@B? If I remember correctly, our outdoor shower hose connects on the inside wall of the plumbing/Alde compartment under the back seat. Maybe some connect on the outside?
Porch light shade
My blinding porch light needed a shade. I made one from corrugated plastic left over from yard signs. I made a pattern from a file folder. It’s fairly crude- held together with clear all-weather Duck tape. I used outdoor Velcro to attach it so that I can remove it while on the road.
Re: ARB Power Usage - 37 vs. 50 Qt
I have a 41qt Indel B fridge/cooler connected to the trailer battery, and solar panels on the roof to continually charge the battery during daylight. Simple connections and it works well.
The 12v fridge draw is not enough to drain the battery for several days sans charging. Under normal dry camping or traveling the battery is fully charged by mid to late morning.
The 12v fridge draw is not enough to drain the battery for several days sans charging. Under normal dry camping or traveling the battery is fully charged by mid to late morning.
Re: ARB Power Usage - 37 vs. 50 Qt
No idea about the difference, but if it is any help, I have the 37qt and Inwish I had the 50qt. The 37qt fills up fast.
Re: ARB Power Usage - 37 vs. 50 Qt
I have two different 12V cords to from the ARB in the back seat of the Tacoma to an SAE plug (Zamp Plug) on the tongue box of the T@B 400.
One cord is the ARB official 15’ extension cord and I add an SAE plug to the end to plug into the plug on the tongue box.
The other is a Zamp official 15’ extension cord that I added a removable 12V accessory plug to the other end.
I take either cord out the side window of the truck, and run it along the roof rack, then drape it down the rear of the truck to the tongue box.
This is method has worked for 6 years for my 50 qt. Yes, I full time, but I’m still treating my food much the same way as I always have. Meat is on the bottom in the middle, where it will stay frozen. Veggies must be kept at the top, just under the lid. Yogurt will freeze if it falls to the bottom and it still tastes the same, but it is very liquid-dy.
I did add a 12V official ARB extension cable from the Tacoma’s battery to the rear seat. I added an in-line fuse at the battery, ran the cord through a plug in the firewall, tucked the cable under the floor trim to the rear seat. It works well with my new Tacoma Interstate AGM battery.
I cannot help with the difference in the usage as I have had my 50 qt for 6 years. I notice no power usage overnight on my battery monitor. I do keep two flannel quilts over the ARB (be careful not to cover the ventilation holes in the ARB) to help with insulation, in addition to the stock ARB canvas cover with Reflectex in it.
One cord is the ARB official 15’ extension cord and I add an SAE plug to the end to plug into the plug on the tongue box.
The other is a Zamp official 15’ extension cord that I added a removable 12V accessory plug to the other end.
I take either cord out the side window of the truck, and run it along the roof rack, then drape it down the rear of the truck to the tongue box.
This is method has worked for 6 years for my 50 qt. Yes, I full time, but I’m still treating my food much the same way as I always have. Meat is on the bottom in the middle, where it will stay frozen. Veggies must be kept at the top, just under the lid. Yogurt will freeze if it falls to the bottom and it still tastes the same, but it is very liquid-dy.
I did add a 12V official ARB extension cable from the Tacoma’s battery to the rear seat. I added an in-line fuse at the battery, ran the cord through a plug in the firewall, tucked the cable under the floor trim to the rear seat. It works well with my new Tacoma Interstate AGM battery.
I cannot help with the difference in the usage as I have had my 50 qt for 6 years. I notice no power usage overnight on my battery monitor. I do keep two flannel quilts over the ARB (be careful not to cover the ventilation holes in the ARB) to help with insulation, in addition to the stock ARB canvas cover with Reflectex in it.
Re: nüCamp revised — Purchasing from the Parts Department effective 1/1/2019
Was waffling between a trailer and a more stationary tiny house. Getting prompt service was a concern. Now I just don’t want to risk it with my nearest NuCamp dealer 3 hrs away.
Glad I read this before I bought.