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Re: Dometic Ceiling Fan -Tastic 3300-3533, on 2018 320s, which fuse powers the fan?
This diagram from Electrical Resources puts the fan on F1
Based on the 2016 year
Based on the 2016 year
Re: 2008 T@B Overland Upgrades and Spare Parts Available
I sold or gave away everything except the cool cat A/C unit and the old tires and wheels. I’m afraid they’ll just be thrown away. Also, on a better note, we had a month long road trip in Idaho and Montana and all the upgrades worked amazingly well.tcassem said:Did you sell all your old parts?
Re: Axle camber seems excessive
My 2019 400 Boondock shows this axle in the spec sheet (#10F 4K Torflex)
2019 NuCamp &@B400 ‐ Boondock Lite
CATEGORY SPECIFICATIONS
Exterior Height for Clearance 8' 6"
Exterior Length End to End 18' 3"
Exterior Width for Clearance 7' 4"
Interior Height 6' 9"
Ground Clearance Lowest Point 11.5"
Top of Ball to Ground at Level 22"
Hitch Ball Size 2"
LPG Tank Fitting RV Type I Acme
Stabilizer Socket Size 3/4" socket ‐ 6 point
Tank Capacity ‐ Black in GAL 12
Tank Capacity ‐ Grey in GAL 18
Tank Capacity ‐ Propane Tanks One 20#
Tank Capacity ‐ Water in GAL 30
Battery Configuration Two 6V AGM 224‐AmpHrs
Water Intake ‐ Potable 5/8"
Water Regulator ‐ Potable None ‐ Use external at 50 psi
Weight ‐ Axles GAWR 3,900
Weight ‐ Curb 2,690
Weight ‐ GVWR 3,700
Weight ‐ Hitch# Tongue Wet 400
Weight ‐ Hitch# Tongue MAX 460
Weight ‐ NCC (Carry Capacity) 1,010
Wheels ‐ Brakes Electric
Wheels ‐ Axle Dexter #10F 4K Torflex
Wheels ‐ Lug Nut Torque 100 foot pounds
Wheels ‐ Rim Code/Size #L55205R / 15" diameter x 6.0" width J collar
Wheels ‐ Tire Pressure COLD 50 psi
Wheels ‐ Tire used for Specs 235/75R15
Wheels ‐ Tires mounted Rainier Apex ST APC‐X ST235/75R15
Wheels ‐ Type Black Aluminum
Wheels ‐ Spare Rainier ST 205/75 R15
Re: Window sealant/caulk?
I have only used caulk around the exterior shower and the exterior 120V outlet.
I believe I used the 3M 4200 and it holds up well.
Another thread on the sealants and windows discusses our 2019 400 and has some other links:
https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/10838/window-sealant
I believe I used the 3M 4200 and it holds up well.
Another thread on the sealants and windows discusses our 2019 400 and has some other links:
https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/10838/window-sealant
Re: TAB 360 Solar is Weak
I have been pretty happy with the rooftop solar.
Last week, in hot weather, I left camper battery on with the fridge running and ran the fan (MaxxAir) on the lowest speed while I was at home for the week. The solar really did a nice job, even with a day of pretty much heavy cloud cover and I had plenty of battery left when I hit the road yesterday. I thought I would need to plug in because I knew the compressor would run a bit more with the camper nose facing due south and hotter weather.
I don't expect a max solar yield all day because of the curve, but I also get solar longer because they are not on only one side of the camper.
Late last summer, even at late day, (almost 5:00 PM) I was pulling in over 200w.
I am a heavy power user (due to remote work) when I camp so I also use a portable setup that allows me to track with the sun and supplement.
Last week, in hot weather, I left camper battery on with the fridge running and ran the fan (MaxxAir) on the lowest speed while I was at home for the week. The solar really did a nice job, even with a day of pretty much heavy cloud cover and I had plenty of battery left when I hit the road yesterday. I thought I would need to plug in because I knew the compressor would run a bit more with the camper nose facing due south and hotter weather.
I don't expect a max solar yield all day because of the curve, but I also get solar longer because they are not on only one side of the camper.
Late last summer, even at late day, (almost 5:00 PM) I was pulling in over 200w.
I am a heavy power user (due to remote work) when I camp so I also use a portable setup that allows me to track with the sun and supplement.
Re: 2022 Tab 320S Boondock Wheel Lug nut size and using a Torque Wrench
If a wrench does not "click" it generally suggests that the nut is not tightened to the torque value you have selected on your wrench. When I get my cars or truck back from the shop, I always retighten/check the lug nuts after I have driven 50 to 100 miles. If the nut is not tight enough, the nut will turn up to the click. If it is tight, or too tight (a frequent problem) the wrench will simply "pop" and not let me tighten. On these obviously tight nuts, I will sometimes loosen one to find out how tight they are. Then I retighten to spec. Be sure you are not tightening in a circle. Jump from one lug to the next over the hub, to the one opposite. Never tighten adjacent nuts.
It seems odd that your wrench is not clicking at the correct value. That should have nothing to do with the socket.
It seems odd that your wrench is not clicking at the correct value. That should have nothing to do with the socket.
Solved and Fixed! - Please Help! Plumbing Broke on Shower Drain!
Hello! I purchased a used 2019 400 a few months ago. Ive been going around the camper to get familiar with everything. This is my second camper and I like to do my own fixes if possible. I opened up the compartment "vent" under the bathroom in the Tab 400. It has access to the trap and drain for the shower pan. I was feeling around to make sure things were good and the drain where the shower dumps into the grey tank was loose. Curious I took off the pipe and found that the pipe fitting to the grey tank had broke! This is an extremely tight fit and Im not sure how I would repair this. The broken piece glued to the grey tank would need to be removed somehow. Not sure if the grey tank needs to be dropped from the frame and then repaired? I dont think I could repair it from the small area under the shower pan. This needs to be repaired asap. If I was to tow with the grey tank having anything in it, it could splash up and enter the cabin, not to mention if it was filled.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Re: CO2 concentration inside my Tab 320, measuring air quality. Changed the way I manage air flow inside
You make a good point. With newer houses being tighter to save energy, there has been more awareness of air quality. We have a ventilator system (ERV) in our home now and our CO2 monitoring still goes up near 1000 ppm with guests over. I can imagine that levels over 1000 are easily obtained in a closed camper.
Most new owners need to be reminded of the risk and the need for adequate ventilation despite the season.
There are clear health risks as my grandson shared in this video
https://youtu.be/1Nh_vxpycEA?si=78byKf6W9WHlpmxM
And for those camping near seasonal wildfires, the PM 2.5 monitors included in some CO2 monitors might be worth considering if you have any lung or cardiovascular risk factors
I am not endorsing any product or site, but Wirecutter has some good basic information on monitoring options
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-air-quality-monitor/?utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=jul&utm_source=google&ds_c=71700000123054441&gclsrc=aw.ds&&utm_medium=marketing&utm_campaign=PaidSearch&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22879331204&gbraid=0AAAAADwd30jK2riagg_nIRgBcXwBnskCg&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzaXFBhDlARIsAFPv-u_uGXUqG0LxjFJYnHbLvOn1cVDqVexUdP7ccoHomXqGUHxd6TMP-YkaAj6sEALw_wcB
Most new owners need to be reminded of the risk and the need for adequate ventilation despite the season.
There are clear health risks as my grandson shared in this video
https://youtu.be/1Nh_vxpycEA?si=78byKf6W9WHlpmxM
And for those camping near seasonal wildfires, the PM 2.5 monitors included in some CO2 monitors might be worth considering if you have any lung or cardiovascular risk factors
I am not endorsing any product or site, but Wirecutter has some good basic information on monitoring options
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-air-quality-monitor/?utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=jul&utm_source=google&ds_c=71700000123054441&gclsrc=aw.ds&&utm_medium=marketing&utm_campaign=PaidSearch&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22879331204&gbraid=0AAAAADwd30jK2riagg_nIRgBcXwBnskCg&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzaXFBhDlARIsAFPv-u_uGXUqG0LxjFJYnHbLvOn1cVDqVexUdP7ccoHomXqGUHxd6TMP-YkaAj6sEALw_wcB
Re: Looking for Info on Fittings for Black Tank-to-Vent Pipe Connection (2020 320 CS-S)
Dean, I cannot thank you enough. If we ever cross paths, I'm buying you a beer!
Your post saved my family $3200!! That was the quote for two days of labor from Beckley's in Thurmont, MD to fix this identical issue. They wanted to rip apart the shower and cabinetry to get at this connections.
Instead, I purchased the extractor you linked in the old 400 gray tank post and made a homemade jig to slowly work out the threads. Once this was complete, I re-piped the whole vent with PVC. My big box has no ABS in stock and i did not used transition glue on the ABS connects, but its a vent, so no big deal.
Huge thank you!! Done in 3 hours, minus the hardware store runs. Fantastic, I love this community!
Here's a link to the photo and video set:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/P5JavybCVNAnWx9z9
Your post saved my family $3200!! That was the quote for two days of labor from Beckley's in Thurmont, MD to fix this identical issue. They wanted to rip apart the shower and cabinetry to get at this connections.
Instead, I purchased the extractor you linked in the old 400 gray tank post and made a homemade jig to slowly work out the threads. Once this was complete, I re-piped the whole vent with PVC. My big box has no ABS in stock and i did not used transition glue on the ABS connects, but its a vent, so no big deal.
Huge thank you!! Done in 3 hours, minus the hardware store runs. Fantastic, I love this community!
Here's a link to the photo and video set:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/P5JavybCVNAnWx9z9
Re: Solar panel
@Cherokee gives good advice here, the flat portable ones are effective and a good compliment to the curved ones on the roof. They open up your options when you have a shady site. More is better, but even the 100w can help a lot.