Ultimate Toys Teardrop Owners

Brian56

I wanted to start a discussion for owners of the Ultimate Toy teardrop to introduce ourselves and share. Please also share your thoughts on stuff like mods, mantenance, camping excursions, or anything else related to this unique nuCamp product. Non-owners are also welcome to participate!

Brian56

I dropped my camper off at the dealer Sat to take care of a few minor items we've discovered during our first few trips. Nothing really major. The biggest being water leaking into the clamshell from rain. The caulkling has some obvious issues at the top, but wanted to see if there are others causing this.

jbajor

We love ours!  I am 6’2” and can’t imagine a narrower cabin for sleeping.  Love the propane furnace for cold mornings.   Full bar and espresso machine in back too! Enjoy!

jbajor

Here is the full set up with Bar and Espresso Machine....

jbajor

I heard from UT that they have stopped selling the camper!!  Really sorry to hear it.  GREAT product!

Brian56

Just back from camping last week, and I agree we love our UT. Apparently they only made 100 UTs, so that should be good for our value.

Brian56

Also, the new Tab 360 is pretty much the same as the UT in size. Apparently yhey are going to make a clamshell version of the 360 next year.

rfuss928

IMO - The UT is the best version of the 320 platform ever built.  The interior  kitchen has more counter space and storage than the 320S.  Then there is the outside kitchen of the 320CSS again with more counter and tons of storage. There is a full standard queen size bed with over 4 feet of side on the aisle to sit.  The cabinetry has a high grade laminate over birch plywood typical of the 400 series and every audio/visual feature ever offered in a T@B.   
As a T@B CS owner for 14 years, for us, this was the ultimate upgrade of a very unique camper.  We're so glad we got ours...

jbajor

rfuss928 said:

IMO - The UT is the best version of the 320 platform ever built.  The interior  kitchen has more counter space and storage than the 320S.  Then there is the outside kitchen of the 320CSS again with more counter and tons of storage. There is a full standard queen size bed with over 4 feet of side on the aisle to sit.  The cabinetry has a high grade laminate over birch plywood typical of the 400 series and every audio/visual feature ever offered in a T@B.   
As a T@B CS owner for 14 years, for us, this was the ultimate upgrade of a very unique camper.  We're so glad we got ours...

Rfuss, I could not agree with you more!  Not only does its looks always turn heads but it is the perfect design! I am so glad we got one too!

nchayes

Hello friends, excited to join the UT family as after multiple years of renting an RV for IMSA race weekends, finally pulled the trigger and landed (what looks to be?) one of the few remaining new UT's. Also towing with a XC-40 - relieved to see one of them in here as well. 

Working through the rabbit hole of the forums - I've noted some mentions of the lack of a UT manual, and as I bought this remotely, I didn't get a proper tour. Was curious if the 2022 320 CS-S was a close enough reference? Am noting the differences with the heating system and the Bosch Instant Water heater, etc. 

Thanks in advance. 

Brian56

This Facebook group for UT owners is also a good source of info. The fiels section has a lot of the manuals, etc. for the UT.

Kbcabc

Hey folks, We just purchased our UT woody and the dealer didn’t really have much knowledge about the systems on the camper.   I have a question about filling the flush tank on the camper  It didnt come with the attachment shown in the manufactures brochure to fill the tank.  Does it fill when you are filling the other water tanks 

rfuss928

Welcome to a very small club...
There is no flush tank.  The toilet operates with the water system pressure.

jbajor

Kbcabc said:

Hey folks, We just purchased our UT woody and the dealer didn’t really have much knowledge about the systems on the camper.   I have a question about filling the flush tank on the camper  It didnt come with the attachment shown in the manufactures brochure to fill the tank.  Does it fill when you are filling the other water tanks 

Kbcabc, not sure what you mean by the 'flush tank.'  Only one tank of fresh water that serves, from and rear sinks (hot an cold) as well as the shower and the toilet.  Toilet needs the water pump on to operate went you push the flush button.  Cheers!  Jordan

jbajor

Does anyone have a source and part number for replacement ‘baby moon’ hubcaps for my UT Woody?

rfuss928

jbajor said:

Does anyone have a source and part number for replacement ‘baby moon’ hubcaps for my UT Woody?

Been there - done that...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075NM3NPD?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

jbajor

Many Thanks!  These actually look like they are made better than the original!

jbajor

Rfuss, I just received the hub caps….  They seem too tight to get on rim and do not cover rim up to the tire.  Valve stem also does not line up to fit in hole.  Did you modify yours to work?

rfuss928

I just received and installed another of those hub caps.  West Virginia stole second one to go with the first I guess.
The new one did seem very tight and had to be worked straight in. Not letting one side to seat before the opposite side is started wouldn't work.
The valve stem never lined up very well on any of mine.  It seemed too short to be accessible so I added a short metal extension. 
I still have one original and am pretty sure they are the very same manufacturer.

jbajor

thanks!  I will order some extensions...  I see that yours also do not cover the full rim

jbajor

your valve stems look perfect!  How long an extension did you use?  19mm?

jbajor

Are these the stems?  https://www.amazon.com/Muzzys-Through-Pressure-INFLATE-Removing/dp/B08BVVJCFQ

rfuss928

jbajor said:

your valve stems look perfect!  How long an extension did you use?  19mm?

Valve stem extensions:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BVVJCFQ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

Brian56

I removed the moon hubcaps when we got our camper and hav never used them. I did that because I couldn't use the wheel lock chocks with them. The only time I would use them is when towing and just decided that wasn't worth it. I may be over cautious, but I over secure my UT when in storage (wheel locks and tongue lock). When camping I always use one wheel lock and a tongue lock pin.

jbajor

 Brian, are you interested in selling your old hubcaps?

Brian56

Hi jbajor, sorry but I want to keep them in case I ever sell the camper.

jbajor

good call!  Happy Camping!  Cheers!  Jordan

Brian56

You too. I think our camping is done until fall though. It's about to really heat up here in Texas. Will probably pick back up in Sept if it cools down then.

jbajor

rfuss928 said:

I just received and installed another of those hub caps.  West Virginia stole second one to go with the first I guess.
The new one did seem very tight and had to be worked straight in. Not letting one side to seat before the opposite side is started wouldn't work.
The valve stem never lined up very well on any of mine.  It seemed too short to be accessible so I added a short metal extension. 
I still have one original and am pretty sure they are the very same manufacturer.

WOW!  I am struggling!  Did you bend the clips slightly to loosen?  I have not yet resorted to a mallet as I am afraid that it will slip and break the valve stem...  CRAZY tight.  Valve stem extensions, however, are perfect.

jbajor

Rfuss, how the heck were you able to get them on?

rfuss928

jbajor
They have to be worked straight in. Not letting one side get too far in before the opposite side is started won't work.  I sometimes use a small rubber mallet at the edge but it can dent the metal.  I usually use my fist.  Hold it nice and flat in the correct position and work the clips into the rim a little bit at a time ( 1/8 to 1/4 inch) tapping around the outer edge.
If you bend the clips to make it easier to install it will also bounce off that much easier.  I actually bent the corners out a bit on a third of the clips to give them more bite on the rim.