Clamshell owners: Which galley configuration would you prefer?

Marceline

It's interesting to see that NuCamp is making some changes to the non-clamshell T@B. As a 3-year clamshell owner, I think that they should also consider updating the clamshell model, so I'm asking questions related to that. 

Pull-out cooler


Front-loading fridge

VictoriaP

Not a clamshell owner...but the pullout ARB makes more sense to me in both CS and non CS configurations if they’re switching to 12v fridges anyway. 

[Deleted User]

We rarely use the refrigerator as a cooler. While it works just fine it is just too small for our uses. We use it as dry good storage. This winter it is coming out and being replaced with either a cabinet or pull out cooler.

Sharon_is_SAM

@VictoriaP, the clamshells only have 2 way frigs.  

GatorEgg

I don’t have a CS because of the bed size and non availability of an Outback/Boondock model at my time of purchase.  But I prefer a pullout cooler.  There is multiple high quality versions out there.  And by basic design, much more efficient.  

VictoriaP

Sharon_is_SAM said:

@VictoriaP, the clamshells only have 2 way frigs.  

Yes, and the 2021 prototype for the 320s removes the 3 way in favor of a 12v marine fridge as well, so they might as well swap them out for an ARB.

ChrisandAlexis

We would prefer the pull out cooler as we do not currently use our 2 way fridge when we do not have shore power due to the power consumption. If the pull out cooler uses less power then we would be more inclined to use it. It would be an added bonus if the pull cooler had more capacity than our current 2 way fridge in our CS.

ontheroad

With the new cooling system inside the tab...there is no way for a pullout cooler...if you look at a picture of the galley the door beside the current fridge is only 1/2 of the size...I currently own a tag and love the norcold cooler and from what I've heard it even holds more food than the fridge...but by doing this you have lost outside storage...under the sink is already tight with all the plumbing...

Sharon_is_SAM

@ontheroad.  You are right.  Here is a 2020 vs a 2018.  It looks like The Air8 takes up space in the bottom cabinet to the left of the frig.  I don’t think you can mount a pull out drawer for a cooler on top of the Air8 because the curve of the hatch - the door would not close and the height would interfere with the upper cabinets.

Vikings

I vote for pull out cooler because the frig is such and energy hog...    
Frig configuration would be fine were it not for it's energy consumption.  
We never trust that battery will last so we turn it off when no shore power available, might use it during day if solar suitcase has lots of sun. 
I understand the pull out cooler shown above is very energy efficient.

ontheroad

@Vikings...from what I understand the draw is about 2 amps...my norcold in the T@g is about 4 amps...now that's an energy hog... that's why they provide the yeti now...

Vikings

;-)

geekmama

I am a very happy 2018 CS-S owner. I didn't get the TV back there so I have plenty of food storage. I use the front fridge all the time, including on battery.

As I've mentioned before, one of the reasons I love the outdoor galley is because I often have people traveling with me who don't sleep inside the camper, but are free to use the galley without bothering my "stuff" inside.

Depending on how many extra people I am camping with, I bring an extra cooler for each extra two or three people.