Tab 400 Tub Lid (ram mod)

N7SHG_Ham
N7SHG_Ham Member Posts: 1,261
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Anybody added the lid ram to an older 400 that just came with the cable stay?

Looking to get the parts to do that and mod my 2019. Part number for the ram and the mounts?

Photos of a 2020 or newer showing how and where the ram is mounted would be appreciated too.
2019 T@B 400 Boondock Lite
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    I did, but I had Austin at nüCamp install it since he was doing other things to my 2019 T@B 400. I do not have the part number, but I’ll bet you can get it from Missouri Teardrop. 

    It’s dark and snowing, snowing much of the weekend, so I’ll make a reminder for Monday for the photo. 

    And, it’s so great that I actually have forgotten that it wasn’t always there.
    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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  • falcon1970
    falcon1970 Member Posts: 758
    I added the gas piston on my 2019 400.  The parts you need are:
    One (1) Part # 56004267 (the prop itself)
    One (1) Part # 56004268 (one of the attachment brackets)
    One (1) Part # 56004269 (the attachment bracket for the other end)
    These are the nuCamp part numbers so your (or any) dealer can order them from nuCamp.
    There was an earlier discussion about mounting this but here are the photos I uploaded





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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    I guess I’ll delete my reminder. Thank you @falcon1970
    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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  • falcon1970
    falcon1970 Member Posts: 758
    I agree with you @Verna, it is really handy.  Much better than the wimpy cable stays that separated with the first use.  In my pictures you can see the chains I originally installed to replace the wires.  I have since removed those.
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  • falcon1970
    falcon1970 Member Posts: 758
    @N7SHG_Ham
    The way to install the gas lift is to center the bottom bracket and attach it, install the gas spring to the bottom and top brackets, then see where the upper bracket lands on the lid and mark it.  Remove the upper bracket from the strut and attach it to the lid, then reattach the strut.  I used stainless steel bolts and nylon locknuts.
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    @falcon1970, yes, no more bruised forearms!
    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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  • VictoriaP
    VictoriaP Member Posts: 1,496
    falcon1970 said:
    @N7SHG_Ham
    The way to install the gas lift is to center the bottom bracket and attach it, install the gas spring to the bottom and top brackets, then see where the upper bracket lands on the lid and mark it.  Remove the upper bracket from the strut and attach it to the lid, then reattach the strut.  I used stainless steel bolts and nylon locknuts.
    So, if I’m reading this right,  the bolts and locknuts aren’t included when ordering the parts?
    2019 320s BD Lite, white with blue (“Haven”)
    2015 Subaru Outback 3.6r (unsafe 200lb tongue weight limit until 2020 models)
    2020 Subaru Outback XT
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  • N7SHG_Ham
    N7SHG_Ham Member Posts: 1,261
    Thanks all, looks like it is centered on the lid other than on the side like the cable stay? Also looks like the part that mounts to tub is ALL the way up as high as it can go.

    Looks like an easy DIY with a drill.

    Rest of mods are in this photo, dual tank brackets and a screen back, plus I had the Fab shop move the tub back to close what I thought was a pretty large space between tub and trailer.


    2019 T@B 400 Boondock Lite
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  • falcon1970
    falcon1970 Member Posts: 758
    @VictoriaP
    They didn't come with my order.  However, Lowe's, Home Depot, or any hardware store will carry them.
    @N7SHG_Ham
    It really is an easy install--except it is a bit awkward holding a backup when tightening the bolts.
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  • Bayliss
    Bayliss Member Posts: 1,496
    Just an FYI for anyone interested in purchasing the parts listed by @falcon1970 (thank you for that!), I just ordered the parts to install the gas-asssist strut arm and brackets from Missouri Teardrop Trailers.  The cost, including shipping (to Arizona), was $37.95.  After reading the above posts, I also requested that they ask nüCamp include the screws, nuts and locknuts.  "Barb" at Missouri Teardrops told me that if you do not specifically ask nüCamp to include the necessary hardware, they don't send it.
    2019 T@B 320 S Boondock Lite; 2025 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4x4
    (Alde: 3020; Refrig: Isotherm Cruise 65 Eleg; Battery: BB 100Ah LiFePO4; Solar: Renogy 220W Portable Suitcase w/ Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 Controller; Victron BMV-712 Battery Monitor w/ Shunt; Pwr Cntr: PD-4135KW2B; EMS: PI-HW30C)
    Greg & Marlene (Tucson, AZ)


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  • falcon1970
    falcon1970 Member Posts: 758
    @Bayliss
    It seems strange that they would sell something and not include the attaching hardware.  I suppose they are thinking you must be ordering a replacement arm and would already have the nuts and bolts.  By the way, I used stainless steel nuts and bolts and used nylon lock nuts just to avoid having to tighten the nuts every so often.
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  • Bayliss
    Bayliss Member Posts: 1,496
    edited March 2020
    Thanks @falcon1970.  Stainless steel and nylon lock nuts are a good suggestion.

    It does seem counter-intuitive for nüCamp not to include the hardware.  Barb at Missouri Teardrop Trailers told me that they have ordered parts in the past from nüCamp for their own use and they too have not received the hardware (because they didn't specify to include those parts.)  I guess nüCamp just takes the order literally and only ships exactly what you asked for (i.e., the part numbers you provide.)
    2019 T@B 320 S Boondock Lite; 2025 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4x4
    (Alde: 3020; Refrig: Isotherm Cruise 65 Eleg; Battery: BB 100Ah LiFePO4; Solar: Renogy 220W Portable Suitcase w/ Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 Controller; Victron BMV-712 Battery Monitor w/ Shunt; Pwr Cntr: PD-4135KW2B; EMS: PI-HW30C)
    Greg & Marlene (Tucson, AZ)


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  • N7SHG_Ham
    N7SHG_Ham Member Posts: 1,261
    FYI, I ordered the ram awhile back and it came with attachment hardware; pop rivets. I haven't had a chance to install yet, so will evaluate whether I want to use those or bolts when I get around to installing. I have a rivet gun so no issues with the install of I decide to go that way.
    2019 T@B 400 Boondock Lite
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  • falcon1970
    falcon1970 Member Posts: 758
    Now that I think about it, I think mine came with pop rivets also.  Doesn't sound like a real good solution anyway.  Probably why I didn't use them.
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  • N7SHG_Ham
    N7SHG_Ham Member Posts: 1,261
    I wonder if the factory installed ones use rivets?
    2019 T@B 400 Boondock Lite
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    Yes, the factory uses pop rivets on the front tub gas strut. 
    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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  • N7SHG_Ham
    N7SHG_Ham Member Posts: 1,261
    Thanks @Verna
    2019 T@B 400 Boondock Lite
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  • targ
    targ Member Posts: 86
    Any reason why this wouldn't retrofit to an older 320 with the smaller box?
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  • JeffroNC
    JeffroNC Member Posts: 366
    Finally got this done. I can't believe I waited so long. Thanks for the help.

    J
    2019 T@B 400 BDL 2017 F150 3.5L Ecoboost
    Jeff & Amy
    Now in Manistee, MI

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