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Re: Winter camping in Tab (after winterizing)
We LOVE winter camping. So far we have camped in -4° and another time in 9” of snow for 9 days. We camp more in the cold than we do in the summer. It was fun to hunker down in that snow storm. We always have power and access to a campground toilet. We have rugs on the floor that are thick, washable and rubber backed. They help a lot. I like to wear thick Ugg socks just for fun too. We turn the Alde down to 50 at night and pile on the blankets because I love to sleep cold. We do keep the front window in open lock. We like to bring movies and games and books, spending time in the camper. This past long weekend, we used our crockpot with liners. We don’t wash any dishes, we bag them up and take them home. Lastly, since we don’t have water, I bought a plastic gallon tea container with a spigot that we use for washing our hands outside of the camper and also carry baby wipes. Best of all, we usually have the campground to ourselves.
Re: Replacing AGM with lithium in 2021 tab320 BD
@ckjs, @immanence - Here are the 10 gauge, 30 amp blade fuses I purchased on Amazon…
DaierTek 10 Gauge Fuse Holder 12V for ATC/ATO Blade Fuse, Inline Fuse Holder 12V with 10 AWG Wires with 30A 40A Fuse Waterproof Fuse Holder for Automotive Car Marine -6pcs
https://a.co/d/76fYkj6
https://a.co/d/76fYkj6
Re: Replacing AGM with lithium in 2021 tab320 BD
@ckjs this is the pack I got, because I needed three. And I bought some separate 30amp fuses: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BRPW9KJ5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Rickpool posted some too - a few options on Amazon, but I had the same problem when I was looking at McMaster-Carr. All of their 30amp options had smaller gauge wiring.
@rickpool You might know this already, but I like to have solar coming in even when the WFCO is turned off, because it eliminates battery drain and ensures the solar power is all going to the battery. If you needed to cut it off, I agree with @Yoshi_TAB though that I'd just pull the fuse.
Rickpool posted some too - a few options on Amazon, but I had the same problem when I was looking at McMaster-Carr. All of their 30amp options had smaller gauge wiring.
@rickpool You might know this already, but I like to have solar coming in even when the WFCO is turned off, because it eliminates battery drain and ensures the solar power is all going to the battery. If you needed to cut it off, I agree with @Yoshi_TAB though that I'd just pull the fuse.
Re: Tool for lowering stabilizer legs
We have a 2018 CS. If it is a little loose, set it on the driveway with the grove horizontal. Whack it once or twice with a hammer to tighten it up. Start softly in case it is mild iron. ; )
Re: Glycol Tank Inspection and Leak
@ScottG my sentiment exactly! I will go visit the trailer at the RV storage, check if the fluid level is still where I filled it to a few days ago, replace the battery which I have removed, turn everything on and watch and see what happens. Wish me luck!
And... to be on the safe side, I will bring back up small electric heaters while camping, just in case. I have an ecoflow that I can plug a small one into which is 200 watts.
Re: Glycol Tank Inspection and Leak
I think that's a good plan, @ReenieG. Assuming you have sufficient fluid in the expansion tank, if there is a leak it will resurface soon enough. In the meantime, camp on! :-)
Re: Leak, most probably from a split water line
pthomas745: Your advice was spot on. I opened the driver's side cabinet--where a shower would be on other models--and behold: the water pump had become dislodged from it's cradle on the wall. As a result, the supply side of the pump, where the water comes in, had become loose allowing water to spritz (is that a word?) out, creating the problem mentioned above. I remounted the pump (not easy unless one is a contortionist), tighted the connection, and voila... all better.
Thanks so much for your advice.
Cheers, Bruce
Thanks so much for your advice.
Cheers, Bruce
Re: Replacing AGM with lithium in 2021 tab320 BD
Hi @rickpool
Correct, no cut off switch for solar or tow vehicle charging. Don't see a need for that. I've looked at a lot of other set ups on different sites and don't recall seeing a cut off switch for those items. Plus you can turn off solar charging via the victron app. Or you can pull the fuse. You may have a need?
The dedicated line to power the emergency brakes is a personal preference on my part. I like knowing that I would not mistakenly leave a switch off while traveling making them useless in the unlikely event they are needed. I do have a fuse in line that I can pull if I need to disconnect power to them.
I am by far not an expert...just sharing what I've learned. You can also ask your question here. I post at these sites to get info. and solve problems The first one has many very knowledgeable people..mostly with big rigs, but very friendly and helpful. They have helped me with a bunch of electrical questions.
Solar Charging Systems | The RV Forum Community
Vehicle Mounted Systems | DIY Solar Power Forum (diysolarforum.com)
Correct, no cut off switch for solar or tow vehicle charging. Don't see a need for that. I've looked at a lot of other set ups on different sites and don't recall seeing a cut off switch for those items. Plus you can turn off solar charging via the victron app. Or you can pull the fuse. You may have a need?
The dedicated line to power the emergency brakes is a personal preference on my part. I like knowing that I would not mistakenly leave a switch off while traveling making them useless in the unlikely event they are needed. I do have a fuse in line that I can pull if I need to disconnect power to them.
I am by far not an expert...just sharing what I've learned. You can also ask your question here. I post at these sites to get info. and solve problems The first one has many very knowledgeable people..mostly with big rigs, but very friendly and helpful. They have helped me with a bunch of electrical questions.
Solar Charging Systems | The RV Forum Community
Vehicle Mounted Systems | DIY Solar Power Forum (diysolarforum.com)
Re: Glycol Tank Inspection and Leak
@ReenieG, since the expansion tank is part of the glycol loop, there has to be two hoses attached to it (one flowing in and one flowing out). In your last photo, the missing hose would be the one on the left that appears to be coming down from the area where the expansion tank is located. I think you just took your photo at the exact perfect angle to completely hide the second hose.
As for your drips... The tank is the high point in the system so there is not much above it to leak. A crack in the tank, a disconnected overflow, or a poorly fitting cap could all allow a little glycol to leak out and dribble down the tank. However, spilling while filling is probably the most likely culprit.
Re: Removing the Glycol Overflow Reservoir - need help
@Sneakle, I think the short answer is "no", not enough flex in the hoses and a couple are too short to let you lift the reservoir up enough to get to the hose clamps on the bottom of the tank. I have a 2015 so the pics I have might not help much. I'm guessing your leak is a crack in the tank where the hose(s) connect to it. I had to take the bench seat back and bottoms out in order to find enough room to get my hose clamp pliers to the clamps holding the hoses to the bottom of the tank. Once you've gotten the clamps out of your way you can "carefully" work the hoses off the 2 connections. You're first going to have to remove enough glycol from the system so the level is below the point at which you are working. If you don't you'll find that the glycol will "self level" all over the bottom of your T@b 
I'd suggest picking up 3 rubber stoppers that are 1" at the large end and 3/4" at the small end. They will be very helpful in plugging the ends of the disconnected hoses while you are working on the tank.
There is a thread somewhere where an owner was repairing his cracked reservoir hose connections, I'll see if I can find it and post it to you.
I'd suggest picking up 3 rubber stoppers that are 1" at the large end and 3/4" at the small end. They will be very helpful in plugging the ends of the disconnected hoses while you are working on the tank.There is a thread somewhere where an owner was repairing his cracked reservoir hose connections, I'll see if I can find it and post it to you.
