New 2021 Aluminum tub for 400 a game changer for me

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  Denny16 Member Posts: 5,431

  February 2020 edited February 2020

  Looks grand, and I see NuCamp has installed a solid back into the new design.
  cheers

  2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.

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  VictoriaP Member Posts: 1,492

  February 2020

  I was just eyeing this in the video and thinking I’d like to retrofit it on my older 320. Definitely looks like a big improvement!

  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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  dsfdogs Member Posts: 586

  February 2020 edited February 2020

  I too would love that tub, but on a video tour from Princess Craft, PJ was told it could not be retrofitted to the older models due to the location of the gas and battery disconnects. @DenisP it appears that wasn't an issue for you on the 400 though?

  Debbie in Oregon
  2023 Tab 400 / 2022 F150 XLT Sport 3.5EB
  Traded in - 2018 T@B 320 S/2019 Toyota 4Runner SR5
  
  

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  DenisP Member Posts: 542

  February 2020

  @dsfdogs I did have to move the regulator (2 screws) but other than that it was a easy swap for the 400. 

  2018 T@b 400, 200ah Lithium with Solar
  2013 Tundra TRD 5.7L
  Massachusetts

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  Tampakayaker Member Posts: 554

  February 2020

  DenisP said:

  I picked up the newly designed aluminum tub for the Tab 400 (similar to the new 320 tub).  I just installed the tub and what a great design. The added storage combined with thoughtful design will make future camping trips easier. The accommodations for a sewer hose will be great for those new 400s without the built in holder. I am really pleased  
  

  Does the sewer hose go where that bottle is sitting?

  2006 RAM 1500 4 door, 2016 T@B 320 MAX S 
  Tampa FL

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  DenisP Member Posts: 542

  February 2020

  @Tampakayaker yes the sewer hose does fit there. I was able to put a 10ft Rhinohose and a three foot Rhino for my blue boy there. 

  2018 T@b 400, 200ah Lithium with Solar
  2013 Tundra TRD 5.7L
  Massachusetts

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  AirBoss Member Posts: 740

  February 2020

  Nice! Curious why the aft sewer storage tube went away in the '21. Space I presume?  I had a tub built as well and to date, it's been a nice addition.  

  2020 T@B 400 "OTTO" (build date 08/19)
  Factory Victron Solar; Norcold 3-way fridge
  '04 Chevy Tahoe Z71 DinoKiller
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  DenisP Member Posts: 542

  February 2020

  @Tampakayaker I took a picture with supplies added. Another nice feature is my Anderson levelers fit the contour or the tub. 

  2018 T@b 400, 200ah Lithium with Solar
  2013 Tundra TRD 5.7L
  Massachusetts

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  Denny16 Member Posts: 5,431

  February 2020

  AirBoss, the Alde system with th flow added was shifted aft, and the battery was placed in the center rear part of the under bed area, using the space where the sewage hose storage was located.  This has the advantage of reducing the tongue weight to counterbalance the additional weight of the new larger tub, and extra gear storage, or second propane tank weight.  I am making these mods to my 2018 TaB 400.
  cheers

  2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.

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  jkjenn Member Posts: 6,391

  February 2020

  AirBoss said:

  Nice! Curious why the aft sewer storage tube went away in the '21. Space I presume?  I had a tub built as well and to date, it's been a nice addition.  

  I am not sure it went away in all. I have seen it gone in the Solo edition, only so far.

  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

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  jkjenn Member Posts: 6,391

  February 2020

  Thanks for the write up, @Denny16. This was a really nice, thoughtful change.

  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

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  AirBoss Member Posts: 740

  February 2020

  Denny16 said:

  AirBoss, the Alde system with th flow added was shifted aft, and the battery was placed in the center rear part of the under bed area, using the space where the sewage hose storage was located.  This has the advantage of reducing the tongue weight to counterbalance the additional weight of the new larger tub, and extra gear storage, or second propane tank weight.  I am making these mods to my 2018 TaB 400.
  cheers

  Ah ha...thanks. Kind of a bummer to have to find a home for such a...well...less than hygienic part! 
  

  2020 T@B 400 "OTTO" (build date 08/19)
  Factory Victron Solar; Norcold 3-way fridge
  '04 Chevy Tahoe Z71 DinoKiller
  San Diego, CA
  www.airbossone.com
  https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/owen-ashurst/shop
  
  
  

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  Denny16 Member Posts: 5,431

  February 2020

  Looks like it will fit in the new front tub just fine.  Just give it a quick rinse off, put the end caps on, and you are good to go.
  cheers

  2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.

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  jkjenn Member Posts: 6,391

  February 2020

  Denny16 said:

  Looks like it will fit in the new front tub just fine.  Just give it a quick rinse off, put the end caps on, and you are good to go.
  cheers

  Always amazed that not all hoses come with the end caps. 

  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

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  Denny16 Member Posts: 5,431

  February 2020

  Yes, but easy enough t remedy...
  cheers

  2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.

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  JujuandBayBay Member Posts: 6

  February 2020

  Where did you get this tub?

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  Denny16 Member Posts: 5,431

  February 2020 edited February 2020

  Good question.

  2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.

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  ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,428

  February 2020

  That's a nice tub but I think I'd cut a hole in both sides and insert a real sewer hose tube in (or above) that trough. Good rinse or not, I personally like having my poop pipe in a completely segregated home with outside access. YMMV.
  

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  DenisP Member Posts: 542

  February 2020

  I purchased the tub from NuCamp. We were on a camping trip and stopped at Sugarcreek and had a great tour, and checked out the 2021 prototype in the lobby and picked up the tub and some parts. You can order it through a dealer and have it dropped shipped. I made a pilgrimage to NuCamp and saved the shipping. 

  2018 T@b 400, 200ah Lithium with Solar
  2013 Tundra TRD 5.7L
  Massachusetts

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  JCALD Member Posts: 132

  February 2020

  How much was it? Might be a nice addition.

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  Feffer Member Posts: 3

  March 2020

  $659 installed. I got a price yesterday. I have a 2017 320 and they are installing it for me next week along with the aluminum platform. I'm pretty excited for the extra space.
  

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  jkjenn Member Posts: 6,391

  March 2020

  Feffer said:

  $659 installed. I got a price yesterday. I have a 2017 320 and they are installing it for me next week along with the aluminum platform. I'm pretty excited for the extra space.
  

  Make sure you post pics. I ha e a feeling this will be a popular mod.

  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

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  dsfdogs Member Posts: 586

  March 2020 edited March 2020

  @Feffer that is a very good price! What state are you located? I will be excited to see pictures. Princess Craft has a video in which PJ was told the new tub couldn't fit on older T@B's, but maybe your dealer is moving the gas or battery knob.
  Thanks!

  Debbie in Oregon
  2023 Tab 400 / 2022 F150 XLT Sport 3.5EB
  Traded in - 2018 T@B 320 S/2019 Toyota 4Runner SR5
  
  

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  DenisP Member Posts: 542

  April 2020

  The new 2021 Aluminum tongue box (LP Tub) part number is 56-00-4368. 

  2018 T@b 400, 200ah Lithium with Solar
  2013 Tundra TRD 5.7L
  Massachusetts

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  NomadPilgrim Member Posts: 111

  April 2020

  Where is your spare tire? Mine would be in the way of this cool tub. 

  2016 T@B Maxx CS-S  following a 2008 4Runner Ltd
  
  Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.-Paulo Coelho

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  DenisP Member Posts: 542

  April 2020

  @NomadPilgrim The spare in my 400 is under the tongue in the original factory installed position.

  2018 T@b 400, 200ah Lithium with Solar
  2013 Tundra TRD 5.7L
  Massachusetts

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  TabRookie Member Posts: 26

  November 2020

  This is just what I am looking for for my 2020 400.  Can you tell me a little about the installation?  I know you moved the propane regulator but was the rest of the installation just a few bolts or was it more involved.  Thanks.

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  Denny16 Member Posts: 5,431

  November 2020

  The new tub is held in place by two bolts with nuts, and two self tapping metal lug type screws, the drill their own pilot hole.  The bolts and screws attach to the frame.  The self tapping screws were used in the part of the frame thst was boxed closed on the back, and the bolts where it was a C channel shape, and nuts could be added under the frame face.  This is how my tub was installed by the dealer.
  cheers

  2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.

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  Jax0913 Member Posts: 64

  June 2021

  I just requested a price to have this tub shipped to me through a somewhat local dealer. I am also interested in upgrading my tub. I do also have an insane amount of instore credit from the Home Depot so I was also toying with this tub: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-40-8-Matte-Black-Aluminum-Full-Size-Chest-Truck-Tool-Box-102400-53-01/302959741
  
  Hoping that it would be an easy mount that wouldn't need any welding or modification.

  2018 T@B 400
  2020 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab

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  AnOldUR Member Posts: 1,283

  June 2021

  @Jax0913 ... Home Depot also has what looks like the same box used by @AirBoss above.

  https://www.homedepot.com/p/UWS-Bright-Aluminum-34-Trailer-Tongue-Box-Heavy-Packaging-TBV-34/203492174
  

  
  

  Stockton, New Jersey
  2020 nuCamp T@B 320S * Jeep Wrangler
  

  
  

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