Beginning with the 2017 models, there is a composite material that replaces all of the plywood in the floor. Here is a photo of the new flooring.
The Azdel composite seems to be covered with a fabric. It is hard enough that my thumbnail doesn't make a dent in it. I got my sample from the factory tour last summer.
I think a lot of their improvements come from the folks here, like you Dale. Someone with a lawn chair, cup of coffee, a few innovative ideas, and the gumption to give it a shot. At least my thanks go out to those who are willing, and insightful enough to pass these ideas along to the rest of us. Thank You!
2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf Spokane, Wa. Eric aka: Lone Wolf
Dale, as Eric says, many ideas come from the owners. Be sure to send your how-to to Ed and Marvin at NuCampRV via email so they can see if it's an avenue they would like to take for future mods.
I know I am having to check the weather closely here to see if I need to rewinterize, although I'm not totally de-wintered right now. I'm using the black and gray tanks, but no fresh water, yet. I do have a city water connection right now, so if my next stop is getting into the 30's, I need to blow out the pipes and put the pink stuff in the p-traps again.
The absolute best best mod I did was to label each valve so I can winterize in 15 to 30 minutes.
Verna, Columbus, IN 2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B” Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
Well, There 'ya go Verna, labels would be a great help on some of the plumbing fixtures, especially for those doing a first time winter/de-winterizing.
2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf Spokane, Wa. Eric aka: Lone Wolf
Dale, as Eric says, many ideas come from the owners. Be sure to send your how-to to Ed and Marvin at NuCampRV via email so they can see if it's an avenue they would like to take for future mods.
I know I am having to check the weather closely here to see if I need to rewinterize, although I'm not totally de-wintered right now. I'm using the black and gray tanks, but no fresh water, yet. I do have a city water connection right now, so if my next stop is getting into the 30's, I need to blow out the pipes and put the pink stuff in the p-traps again.
The absolute best best mod I did was to label each valve so I can winterize in 15 to 30 minutes.
Great idea about the labeling, Verna. I'll do that very soon after I pick up my T@b this week.
2017 T@b 320 - 'Smokey' 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport - 'B@ndit' Dave - Tuscaloosa, Al
When I was having the token "how do I winterize meltdown" I read your post and the first thing I did was label all the valves. Suddenly what seemed like mass confusion make total sense. We just spent some time down south and had to winterize again and it was so simple (all though I did read the directions again). Your wisdom is greatly appreciated.
D
Denise, Rea and Ruby 2016 CS S, 2008 Toyota Tacoma Somerset, VA
Thanks for the compliments, @fiddlefoot and @dmerzbac. Labeling comes natural for an ole telephone tech like me. I'm glad to have been a help for you guys. I know the labeling sure makes sense to me.
Verna, Columbus, IN 2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B” Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
Thanks for the compliments, @fiddlefoot and @dmerzbac. Labeling comes natural for an ole telephone tech like me. I'm glad to have been a help for you guys. I know the labeling sure makes sense to me.
Verna, who did you work for? I started off with GTE and ended with Nortel
@RollingBnB, the Ma Bell family: Indiana Bell, American Bell, AT&T, Western Electric, AT&T, Indiana Bell, Ameritech, SBC, AT&T. One year I worked for 3 companies and never changed my duties or my desk! I was so glad to leave. It was time after 39 years, 2 1/2 months.
Verna, Columbus, IN 2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B” Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf
The Azdel composite seems to be covered with a fabric. It is hard enough that my thumbnail doesn't make a dent in it. I got my sample from the factory tour last summer.
2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B”
Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf
2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B”
Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf
2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B”
Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf
I know I am having to check the weather closely here to see if I need to rewinterize, although I'm not totally de-wintered right now. I'm using the black and gray tanks, but no fresh water, yet. I do have a city water connection right now, so if my next stop is getting into the 30's, I need to blow out the pipes and put the pink stuff in the p-traps again.
The absolute best best mod I did was to label each valve so I can winterize in 15 to 30 minutes.
2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B”
Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf
2017 T@b 320 - 'Smokey' 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport - 'B@ndit'
Dave - Tuscaloosa, Al
When I was having the token "how do I winterize meltdown" I read your post and the first thing I did was label all the valves. Suddenly what seemed like mass confusion make total sense. We just spent some time down south and had to winterize again and it was so simple (all though I did read the directions again).
Your wisdom is greatly appreciated.
D
2016 CS S, 2008 Toyota Tacoma
Somerset, VA
2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B”
Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
Verna, who did you work for? I started off with GTE and ended with Nortel
Alan & Patty
Southern Az
2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B”
Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
Alan & Patty
Southern Az