Colorado Maiden Voyage!

Lojocamper
Lojocamper Member Posts: 30
We LOVE our 320 CS-S!  We saw a T@B for the first time at an RV show and fell in love. Sold our 20 ft trailer and are happy we have "right-sized".  We decided on the clam-shell because of the spacious galley kitchen, and it performed beautifully. Boondocking for 4 days/3 nights in the Colorado San Juan Mtns in a beautiful forest service campground was heaven. Our biggest takeaways were in regards to water supply (showers - pump stops working at 25% - logical), battery capacity (lasted 3 days on solar in a somewhat shady campsite, had to give it a recharge via our truck battery), frig temp regulation (frozen sour cream does not reconstitute upon melting, ha!) , ABR capacity and temp regulation. Minor tweaking necessary for awning setup due to extra height from our Outback axle. We were satisfied with our overall gas mileage of 15mpg despite the mountain driving and a significant headwind on our outbound journey. We can't wait to take "Breaking Away" out again and look forward to meeting other Tabbers!


Kitchen mod with Lowe's peel & stick tiles and second TV removed



Love the Pahaque awning!


Relocated spare tire to tow bar.
BreakingAw@y
Silver/black 2018 T@B 320 CS-S, Outback axle, AT tires
2012 Dodge Ram Hemi - CO

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Comments

  • ChrisandAlexis
    ChrisandAlexis Member Posts: 120
    @Lojocamper , just curious, how many watts is your solar panel.
    Chris and Alexis-- Roseville, California--2017 T@B CS-S--Toyota 4Runner
  • Lojocamper
    Lojocamper Member Posts: 30
    @ChrisandAlexis - GoPower folding panel 120 watts - we had it with our previous trailer - works great in full sun.
    BreakingAw@y
    Silver/black 2018 T@B 320 CS-S, Outback axle, AT tires
    2012 Dodge Ram Hemi - CO

     My Visited North America Map
    Adventures: 7
    States: 21
    Provinces: 5



  • ChrisandAlexis
    ChrisandAlexis Member Posts: 120
    thanks @Lojocamper

    Chris and Alexis-- Roseville, California--2017 T@B CS-S--Toyota 4Runner
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Galley looks great!  How is the stove and counter height with the raised axle?
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Lojocamper
    Lojocamper Member Posts: 30
    @SAM the galley height is 43” at the sink and 50” at the counter, clearly too high without assistance. We found a great Camco metal bi-fold stool online Home Depot for $28 which works well for us (and we are short). We are thinking of getting a second stool.
    BreakingAw@y
    Silver/black 2018 T@B 320 CS-S, Outback axle, AT tires
    2012 Dodge Ram Hemi - CO

     My Visited North America Map
    Adventures: 7
    States: 21
    Provinces: 5



  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,422
    Ahh...the San Juan Mountains....I cannot wait. 

    Glad the first trip was great! It seems the maiden voyage goes so much smoother when it is not a first-time RV owner. :)

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014