Black tank capacity?

Tiffany
Tiffany Member Posts: 9
in Heating/Plumbing & Winterizing
Quick question for those in a T@b S: I've heard that the black tank capacity is 6 gallons, but on the nucamp website (http://tab.nucamprv.com/tab-320-s-floor-plan/) it says 8 gallons. Did I hear 6 gallons wrong, and it's always been 8? Or is this an update for the newer models? Thanks!

-Tiffany

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  • Michigan_Mike
    Michigan_Mike Member Posts: 2,858
    This obviously is an update to the newer T@B units as my 2015 has a 6-gallon capacity.  
    Mike - Elmira, Mi / 2019 T@B 400 / 2021 Chevy Silverado LTZ
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    The 2017 T@B's are supposed to have a 8.75 capacity in the black tank according to Ed last year at Tearstock. 
    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”
  • ColoradoJon
    ColoradoJon Member Posts: 415
    Hmm... I was supposed to check mine.  I have a 2017 and was told that it was 6 gallon by the dealer.  The dealer was wrong on many other things, though.  I have camper chores planned for today so maybe I will test it and report back.
    Jon & Angela | Florissant Colorado | 2017 Outback S
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    Yes, @ColoradoJon, please check so we have the actual scoop. 8 or 8.75 gallons is better than 5 gallons!
    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”
  • ColoradoJon
    ColoradoJon Member Posts: 415
    Just finished checking.  I was able to fit 8 gallons in the tank, which was up to the top of the tank, just a touch below the pipe opening.  There was about 6" of pipe space available from the top of the water to the toilet valve.  I suppose another 3/4 gallon would have fit but it would be a messy affair if it was run that high.  Even at 8 gallons I'm not sure I would want to run it that full :)

    SeeLevel readings:
    @ 2 gallons:  33%
    @ 4 gallons:  54%
    @ 6 gallons:  88%
    @ 8 gallons:  100%

    I ordered my trailer end of May, 2016, picked it up end of July, 2016, so it is a early, very early 2017 model.

    Jon & Angela | Florissant Colorado | 2017 Outback S
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    @ColoradoJon, You must have drank a LOT of coffee ( ok, we'll go with coffee ) for that test! :|:o Thanks for the test results. Agree with the 8 gallons and not wanting to go any more though, especially if you have to drive a ways to get to a dump station, and it sloshing around.
    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  


  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    Thank you, @ColoradoJon!  8 gallon black tank capacity for the 2017 models. 
    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”
  • ColoradoJon
    ColoradoJon Member Posts: 415
    Sure thing!  Yeah, coffee, something like that :)


    Jon & Angela | Florissant Colorado | 2017 Outback S
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    @ColoradoJon, Good one, glad I was in between drinks of mine! ;)
    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  


  • Tiffany
    Tiffany Member Posts: 9
    That's great, thanks everyone! @ColoradoJon thanks for checking!! 

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