Beyond Ohio, is there such thing as a TAB Certified Repair Person?

KismetKrush

Hi again!  It's time for my annual maintenance on my 2022 320! Yahoo! Is there such a thing as a TAB Certified Repair Person? I would like to find one, I live in the Tucson area and bought my TAB from Tom's Camperland (which has fallen into the hands of private equity and is quite expensive for any maintenance or repairs)? Any advice on locating someone skilled with TAB's. If not, anyone actually go to Ohio for maintenance? thanks, jill

SpeightsTheWonderDog

Living in Arizona and only having Tom’s as an authorized dealer, I am following.  There has to be a better solution out there. Not sure about the dealer in Las Vegas but may be better than Tom’s.

kottum

We purchased our Tab from Tom's Camperland as well.  I don't like the place since the new ownership took over.  I don't think they are as easy to deal with as before.  I saw a sign about the hourly price for service and it took my breath away.  They are busy anyway but I think we'll try to stay away, maybe route through Ohio on our travels for routine service.

kottum

The only pressing thing for annual service is wheel bearing service, and then only if you travel a lot.  You can get that done at a competent trailer servicing shop in Tucson.

AnOldUR

A local garage that we trust and use for our vehicle service also does our T@B wheel bearings and brake adjustment annually.

KismetKrush

Thanks @kottum and @AnOldUR. It is a conundrum, @SpeightsTheWonderDog. Thanks for giving me these other options. I did run her out about 5000 miles this year so it sounds like the wheel bearing service is in order. I would prefer to stay in town, do you mind sharing your trusted place @kottum? And yeah everything is running perfectly, it is both covered and under an awning, so I think your right...I will plan Ohio into a trip sometime. 

xdr

You might want to look at Princess Craft in Round Rock, Texas. We had a great experience with them. 

Bayliss

@KismetKrush, a good shop to get your bearings checked and repacked locally is:

Tucson Trailer Company, 1315 W. Miracle Mile Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705; (520) 623-1273.

I have taken my 2019 T@B 320 S Boondock Lite to them the past two years and their service tech ("Cameron") has done a great job and is very detailed in his work.  He will also check and adjust your brakes.  I have been very pleased with their service.  They sell hauling-type trailers, so don't generally service travel trailers (no general RV service), but they will service a single axle T@B.  Both times I went, I scheduled an appointment in the morning and got the trailer back around noon.  They may be busier this time of year, but give them a call.

KismetKrush

Thank you @Bayliss I am scheduled their next week for the repack. Really appreciate the help. I was dreading getting up to Tom's in Mesa and not feeling great about them. This really helped.

Bayliss

Great, @KismetKrush.  You are fortunate to get in quickly.  RV dealers/shops often take weeks, or longer to service trailers.

jimcenname

John Schilling, in San Diego, recently completed nuCamp University. Previously he's done multiple Alde coolant flushed for me. He's also done a lot of warranty work for nuCamp. https://www.facebook.com/john.schilling.39?mibextid=ZbWKwL

KismetKrush

Thanks @jimcenname I will ask if they have graduated from nucamp university when I look for repair people. 

Denny16

Vogel’s RV in Ukahia CA has a nüCamp factory certified repair tech.
cheers

KismetKrush

@Denny16 what I am discovering having now called a few tab dealerships is that some have 1 or 2 trained nucamp people...and with some kind coaxing will let you schedule your maintenance with them. But I will have to travel a couple hours to do it. I am not complaining, I am sure all RV folks have to deal with issues regarding their particular make and model. Anyway, OK-feel like this is solved. Thanks all.

sunnynjer

jimcenname said:

John Schilling, in San Diego, recently completed nuCamp University. Previously he's done multiple Alde coolant flushed for me. He's also done a lot of warranty work for nuCamp. https://www.facebook.com/john.schilling.39?mibextid=ZbWKwL

@jimcenname, Does he do RV work as a regular business?  Facebook page looks like he is involved at Aztek Brewing (looking better all the time), but no real info as to contacting for RV help.

jimcenname

@sunnynjer, John does lots of different stuff. nuCamp wise I know the factory gives him warranty work. He hosts the SoCal T@B rally each October in Newport Beach and he recently replaced his 320 with a 400 so he's an owner. 

CalamityJanie

jimcenname said:

John Schilling, in San Diego, recently completed nuCamp University. Previously he's done multiple Alde coolant flushed for me. He's also done a lot of warranty work for nuCamp. https://www.facebook.com/john.schilling.39?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Yes, I have heard about John from another T@b owner. I live in the central Valley but am seriously considering driving down there just to have him work on my T@b when needed! 

xdr

We are in Albuquerque NM and are planning to take our 400 to Round Rock, TX for repairs but the distance and rising cost of gas is a concern. It seemed like a good idea to find out about options that may be closer to us other than Tom’s in AZ. Does anyone know of a good certified Tab repair shop in either Colorado or Utah? 

Thanks 

CalamityJanie

I am still looking for an independent repair/maintenance person close to my home in Bakersfield (central valley of CA). I found someone to pack bearings but nobody Tab-specific. The big box places like Camping World or even our only local place (Pensingers) cost a fortune and have a long waiting list. Anyone in my area have any ideas?

Chiprchuk

@CalamityJanie
and anyone else in CA. I would go to https://www.vogelsrvs.com/location-and-directions. These guys are the BEST. It is a bit far from Bakersfield - but time it with going to the north coast  or other points. We make the 3 hour drive from home. You will not be disappointed.