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Re: ANOTHER Alde Hot Water Thread
SUCCESS. It was the Alde by pass valve that I had open. We are boondocking on BLM land near Capitol Reef National Park and did two Navy-style showers back-to-back tonight. Thanks to this community!!! I relied on a faulty memory and will consult my cheat sheets from now on.
Re: 2016 Little Guy T@B S Basic owner's manual/awning
Thanks a million for the quick and helpful response. I was pretty sure it was the 320, but confirmation is appreciated.
Re: Lithium Battery (LiFePO4) Venting and Battery Box Questions
LiFePO4 batteries do not need to be vented and most can be mounted in any position. I changed mine over and moved them inside under the passenger bench in my 2021 320S. There are no vents.
Hello from Idaho~
Loving our new 2023 T@B 320 BD. Never had a camper before so we're super excited!
Re: refilling water tank when dry camping
I have a 2017 Tab 320S and have had to fill from water containers while dry camping. I set my water container on a stool close to the water fill and use this battery operated pump to siphon water into the trailer tank. I works good and is easy. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00318D7K8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Re: Batteries
@Tabalicious
The batteries on my 2021 T@B 400 are also bad. I just ordered new LiFePO4 batteries from Li Time.
My Harris AGM 6 Volt batteries charge normally, but the voltage falls off rapidly after about 50AH are consumed. I see the batteries get fully charged with voltage in the mid 13V range, but when the get to about 80% state of charge, the voltage drops. This weekend they were showing 8V and 80% SOC. And they charged normally from there and work normally up to the point they fall off the cliff.
I have the factory Victron solar controller and a second Victron Controller for my external panels, as well a Victron Smart Shunt, so I have very good data on my battery status, but no idea why they behave they way they do now.
The batteries have never been abused or left to discharge completely, but they started failing earlier this year. We first experiened this with the Alde shutting the heat off due to low battery voltgage.
The batteries on my 2021 T@B 400 are also bad. I just ordered new LiFePO4 batteries from Li Time.
My Harris AGM 6 Volt batteries charge normally, but the voltage falls off rapidly after about 50AH are consumed. I see the batteries get fully charged with voltage in the mid 13V range, but when the get to about 80% state of charge, the voltage drops. This weekend they were showing 8V and 80% SOC. And they charged normally from there and work normally up to the point they fall off the cliff.
I have the factory Victron solar controller and a second Victron Controller for my external panels, as well a Victron Smart Shunt, so I have very good data on my battery status, but no idea why they behave they way they do now.
The batteries have never been abused or left to discharge completely, but they started failing earlier this year. We first experiened this with the Alde shutting the heat off due to low battery voltgage.
Re: Batteries
@Sonyguy Your 2021 400 has a Victron solar controller that is perfectly capable of charging a lithium battery. Your WFCO may also be able to charge one "completely". So, check the converter and we can sort that out. Many owners have swapped to lithium batteries without doing anything to the trailer except changing the parameters of the Victron controller or upgrading whatever controller they have.
And: If you have gone two days with solar and your battery is at 12.4....that is fairly good. They haven't dropped "70 percent", they have only "dropped" about 30 percent. If your 225 amp hour setup has 112 amp hours to use to reach the "50 percent" level, you still have plenty of power left.
And, the standard disclaimer about battery readings on lead acid batteries: the only good voltage readings for lead acid come from batteries not in use, or "rested". The battery switch must be off, and no power coming into the battery.
Re: Tab 400 vs alternatives
I appreciate everyone's helpful insights. I too, love that front wraparound dinette. We decided on a Tab 400 after much consideration; I think the overwhelming theme was the Nucamp quality of construction. We noticed that when we toured both models at the Hershey Show. Now, just waiting on production and delivery!Bailey said:This year, I also considered purchasing Horizon Sol vs Tab 400 BD. The comparison provided by MuttonChops is so awesome. Thank you for sharing that.
I was so close to a Horizon purchase, I visited the dealer for a long tour, went back to Nucamp dealer to sit in and check out the 400, joined the Horizon Sol FB, posted FB questions for owners concerning the furnace heater, insulation, towing, etc.
I decided on Nucamp.
Like their overall quality of the Tab, quiet Alde heater, insulation and coziness of the Tab during cold rainy Oregon coast boondock camping, and central Oregon fall evenings, comfort in towing (Sol seems so large to tow).
I chose to stay w Nucamp.
By the way, Horizon FB owners response, and a local owner, tell me the heater is noisy, so much so that some owners will only stay in CGs with shore power so they can use a little portable heater, and keep the Horizon Sol heater off the entire trip. There is a very good you tube review, by Couch Potatoes, check it out.
I still like Horizon Sol's dinette, gotta admit.
Re: Antifreeze for plumbing winterization
Yeah, if the cost per gallon is like $3-4 then it’s almost always the cheaper alcohol-based antifreeze. I only use the propylene glycol-based stuff that’s twice the money. You only need 2-3 gallons so, to me, the price difference doesn’t matter. Destroying seals will cost much more than that down the road.
Re: Hello from Idaho~
Welcome and congratulations! You will find lots of support and answers here so if any questions ask away. And happy camping!
