2022 model year questions

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This discussion was created from comments split from: Factory statement for beginning production dates for 2021 and 2022 nüCamp model years.

renesadae

Aloha from Noobie nüCamper 320 CS-S. We just ordered and have a delivery date of early September 2021. I have a few questions. Actually, a few dozen, but for this post...

1) With it being less than 2 months after the new model release date, how realistic is it to count on having it in our driveway by mid September? Is there a history of delays we should temper our excitement (and travel plans) with?

2) Is there any way to find out what changes are coming to the 2022 model?

3) Is there a category here for just CS-S-ers? Or is the CS-S just less popular? I can't seem to find anything regarding storage for bedding except in the CS or S. Should I post questions like that in Modifications, or...where? 

I'm a planner with a woodshop and sewing machine . I want to spend my summer making, gathering, modifying some basic supplies (bedding, kitchen, bins, storage, etc). I'd be so happy to have measurements of things like the inside of the sink, thickness of cushions, space above of and to the right side of mirror, kitchen/interior under-cabinet depth to wall and height from counter, etc from any 2021 CS-S from owners willing to take and post.

Mahalo to this Forum and the posters!
René

Verna

Welcome, @renesadae

1. NüCamp has no idea what will happen from day-to-day as far as the strained parts issue. We could sit here and speculate all day long and that would just be a waste of time. Honestly, your T@B will be completed when it is completed. 

2. nuCamp has never made a list of new options until the last minute, and sometimes we have we had to figure out what is new when the new owners start asking questions. 

3. Sorry, we are at the max for Categories. Your future CS-S has everything the S models have, with the exception of a smaller bed, more storage and an outside kitchen. Your winterizing may or may not be a bit different. There are a number of CS-S owners on here, and we are all helpful, regardless of the model. 

So dream, watch out getting too many camping items before delivery and camping, and plan on camping on your driveway to familiarize yourself when the your new T@B comes in. Start reading in the categories in your spare time so you are more informed when you do take delivery. 

Good luck 

Marceline

renesadae said:

3) Is there a category here for just CS-S-ers? Or is the CS-S just less popular? I can't seem to find anything regarding storage for bedding except in the CS or S. Should I post questions like that in Modifications, or...where? 

There are probably a lot more "CS-S" units out in the wild  than "CS" units (no wetbath). AFAIK NuCamp hasn't offered a clamshell without a bath for a few years. So when people talk about a "clamshell" unit, they're mostly talking about a CS-S, with a few exceptions.. 

SpudLime

I ordered a 2022 320S boondock last month. Delivery first week of September. (I hope)  Salesman said the rep told him a new converter will be used so that if you drop in a lithium, it will be able to fully charge the battery. 

Denny16

About time to update the battery charger system in the converter, sweet!

cheers

MarkAl

Does anybody know if the new drop in for the WFCO 8735 to the ...LiS includes a better 3 stage (Bulk-Absorb-Float) charger then the old. On my lead-acid batteries I rarely i ever see the float stage - using the Smart Shunt - I only see Absorb not float with the convertor but if I'm running the Victron solar controller I always see the Float mode. Am I interpreting this incorrecly?

Sharon_is_SAM

@MarkAl - the WFCO 8735 starts at absorption (13.6).  It will not go into bulk unless the battery is depleted to 12.2 V or less.  It does not enter Float unless there is “no load” for 48 hrs.  So, since we have phantom drain (CO/LPG detector, radio=TV, USB, etc), you probably won’t see float.  

MarkAl

This is the reason I use @gderrick idea on the laptop supply to charge the batteries when the trailer is stored as I don't trust the WFCO converter to manage the batteries long term. I use my remote Victron solar input. T@B Forum | nuCamp RV and it manages Lithium if/when I decide to switch. BTW the 100 watt laptop charger also allows the refrigerator to be ON for precooling the night prior to a trip. Very nice feature. I could use a real battery charger but this is simpler.

Sharon_is_SAM

Looks like PJ from Princess Craft is doing the walk through videos for nuCamp!  She does a great job!

https://youtu.be/edbwJ5lFplU

subkron

@Sharon_is_SAM ...and the 400 walk through:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zmi0b05KlBs

MarkAl

Be aware she did not talk about 2 safety items. The wheel pin or some similar pin must be used to verify the hitch handle is locked down. The indicators she showed are not sufficient for safety! The other is the trailer battery must have some charge AND the Battery Disconnect Switch must be ON (or used to be????) to allow the emergency Brake Away cable to operate properly.

SLJ

MarkAl said:

Be aware she did not talk about 2 safety items. The wheel pin or some similar pin must be used to verify the hitch handle is locked down. The indicators she showed are not sufficient for safety! The other is the trailer battery must have some charge AND the Battery Disconnect Switch must be ON (or used to be????) to allow the emergency Brake Away cable to operate properly.

She skipped both on the 320S also.