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Re: Victron Smart Shunt IP65
@Robermcm Generally it won't be replacing something else. Most systems don't have this installed as standard (Unless your Tab came with the factory Lithium upgrade install). All loads and chargers get connected to one side of the shunt. The other side is connected to the negative of the battery. If the system doesn't have a shunt installed already, there might be a need for some cutting of wires and connectors being attached. The install is quite easy.
Re: RESOLVED: T@B 320S not getting power from the tow vehicle
UPDATE: Just to be sure I checked this out on my Frontier. While--as expected--the tail and side marker lights are linked to the headlights, the brake and turn signals operate regardless of whether the headlights are on or off.
Re: Microwave Outlet
@ScottG
@rfuss928
Again, thank you for the help! All good points.
The original outlet is rated for 20 amps, the Romex is 12 ga., and the breaker is 20 amps. I could easily change the breaker to a 15 amp so as not to overload a 15 amp outlet....if that ever happened. My other concern was exactly as ScottG mentioned. I'm not crazy about the 'guillotine' style connectors and I was concerned that a 15 amp breaker might be too tight on the 12 gauge wiring.
Last resort, I suppose I could change the romex, the breaker, and the outlet....but I think I'll just leave it as is for now. It was just one of those ideas that I had which, I thought, would be a quick, simple swap. I'ver learned that these campers are designed to utilize every square inch of space and there is usually a reason for most things.
Thanks once again!
@rfuss928
Again, thank you for the help! All good points.
The original outlet is rated for 20 amps, the Romex is 12 ga., and the breaker is 20 amps. I could easily change the breaker to a 15 amp so as not to overload a 15 amp outlet....if that ever happened. My other concern was exactly as ScottG mentioned. I'm not crazy about the 'guillotine' style connectors and I was concerned that a 15 amp breaker might be too tight on the 12 gauge wiring.
Last resort, I suppose I could change the romex, the breaker, and the outlet....but I think I'll just leave it as is for now. It was just one of those ideas that I had which, I thought, would be a quick, simple swap. I'ver learned that these campers are designed to utilize every square inch of space and there is usually a reason for most things.
Thanks once again!
Re: No dc on shore power and battery is not charging (solar disconnected)
Bit of a longshot, but in my 2018 320, the first 15 amp circuit breaker on the panel feeds the converter (and the inside GFCI outlet, and the household outlet over the sink). You might check that and reset it, especially since you seem to be getting shore power to the other circuits. Or, plug something into the one of the outlets I mentioned. If they're getting power, then it indicates the problem is in the converter itself.
Re: External antenna fell out of mount (2019 T@B400)
Interesting. Looks like the bonding that held the sleeve in place has failed. Removing the base (since you never use it) will of course leave a sidewall hole to fill/cover/seal.
My 320S uses the same antenna.
For the black-tank version 320S the antenna can be reached from the wet-bath hatch behind the toilet. No Idea on access in TAB 400.
The Antenna Mount (inside) looks like this:
My 320S uses the same antenna.
For the black-tank version 320S the antenna can be reached from the wet-bath hatch behind the toilet. No Idea on access in TAB 400.
The Antenna Mount (inside) looks like this:
Re: Driving Self Crazy What If'ing on Next Trailer & Tow Vehicle {long rambling}
Love the cassette. If you think it's too heavy when full then don't use so much water when flushing and just don't wait till it's full. Had a black tank for many years. So much quicker, cleaner, and easier, and so many dumping options with a cassette. I don't ever want to go back to a black tank.
Re: How to - removing burr on bottom of damaged tongue jack leg.
Good job. That's why I keep a foot on it when towing and at the campsite. ( https://amzn.to/3AMyiSp ) Only have the wheel on it in the garage to roll it around. I replaced my jack with a Trailer Valet jack so the handle was on the side allowing the tailgate to open all the way when hooked up. Handle pops off so I can use a drill to raise and lower it also. Have the original on the shelf as a spare.
Re: How to - removing burr on bottom of damaged tongue jack leg.
Good job. I did the same to our '320CS when I purchased it used.
Kitchen Sink Mod for 2019 T@b 400 with no extra cuts or moving the hinge
So we wanted to upgrade the sink in our 2019 T@b400. We wanted a bigger deeper sink and a home style faucet.
I first started with purchasing the Houzer brand top mount sink. The sink is 17.5 wide with the bowl measuring 15" :https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2R4FN7C?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
And this faucet : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2R4FN7C?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
I then wanted to see if the sink walls would fit in between the framing that the doors and hinges are attached to. Other post Ive seen have had to cut into these and move a hinge down. So I removed the center support to check. And it did!
After knowing that, I know as long as the sink is installed with the center of the drain being the same distance apart from each support, the sink walls will fit. So I placed the sink upside-down about where I wanted it. I then attached some cord with a socket at the end to weight it down and then hung it through the center of the drain of the sink. I kept moving the sink around until the measurements were the same and I liked the placement.
Once I got that right I made the cut with my jigsaw and it fit perfectly!
I then cut the hole for the faucet using a 1 1/4 bit.
I installed the faucet and did a little bit of plumbing work to fit and was done!
Tested for leaks and all was good.
Im pumped for our trip to the mountains in a couple of weeks to use the new sink!
I wanted to share this mod, but really more of the way to center the sink in-between the frame to make life a bit easier and a bit cleaner of an install for anyone doing this mod.
Thanks for reading!
I first started with purchasing the Houzer brand top mount sink. The sink is 17.5 wide with the bowl measuring 15" :https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2R4FN7C?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
And this faucet : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2R4FN7C?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
I then wanted to see if the sink walls would fit in between the framing that the doors and hinges are attached to. Other post Ive seen have had to cut into these and move a hinge down. So I removed the center support to check. And it did!
After knowing that, I know as long as the sink is installed with the center of the drain being the same distance apart from each support, the sink walls will fit. So I placed the sink upside-down about where I wanted it. I then attached some cord with a socket at the end to weight it down and then hung it through the center of the drain of the sink. I kept moving the sink around until the measurements were the same and I liked the placement.
Once I got that right I made the cut with my jigsaw and it fit perfectly!
I then cut the hole for the faucet using a 1 1/4 bit.
I installed the faucet and did a little bit of plumbing work to fit and was done!
Tested for leaks and all was good.
Im pumped for our trip to the mountains in a couple of weeks to use the new sink!
I wanted to share this mod, but really more of the way to center the sink in-between the frame to make life a bit easier and a bit cleaner of an install for anyone doing this mod.
Thanks for reading!
