2021 Air Conditioning Model / Specs in TaB 320 S Boondock

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  MuttonChops Member Posts: 1,604

  July 2020 edited July 2020

  deleted had out-of-date information
  

  '18 320 S,  pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW based
  TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
  Adventures:  51   Nights:  322  Towing Miles 41,200+
  

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  Sharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 9,532

  July 2020

  The 320s have the Air8 starting with the 2020 model year.  I believe it is a 6000 BTU unit in the 320.  

  Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  

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  jonn Member Posts: 31

  July 2020 edited July 2020

  yes, but wasn't there an issue with the 2020 Tab 320, being placed below deck and not doing the job, and something else?
  that was the main reason I i didn't shop a used 2020, this is the first new any vehicle i have bought since 1970 MuttonChops said:

  Aren't the 2021 320's getting the Air8 A/C unit like was tried in the 400 (then dropped due to low BTU for 400 size).
  
  If so a 400 Air8 owner posted this:
  

  The Elwell Air8 instruction manual is somewhat sparse.  However, some technical data is noted: 
  
  Nominal cooling capacity 8000 BTU
  Power consumption 1000W
  Starting current 15 A (<1sec)
  Operating current 9A
  Air flow 220 CFM
  Refrigerant R410A
  Max tilt of unit in operation 5 degrees

  
  

  Air8 draws about twice as much power as earlier model year window mount 5,000 BTU units.
  

  
  

  ok, thanks for the info, wow that is a power hog
  

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  jonn Member Posts: 31

  July 2020

  Sharon_is_SAM said:

  The 320s have the Air8 starting with the 2020 model year.  I believe it is a 6000 BTU unit in the 320.  

  you guys probably have this info, but here is what I was thinking about on my first reply to you. I thought that I read some talk earlier about the factory going back to something called the coolcat for 2021, my dealer was suppose to find out but he is away this week.
  It is no big deal, I suppose that I could call Nucamp, but I don't have that number. like i said, just wondering and i asked. thanks again
  
  

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  Sharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 9,532

  July 2020

  @jonn,
  
  Member CBusguy was the first forum member to have a 2020 320 S and he seemed to have no problems with the Air8. There was a discussion about the grill plate that covered the vent under the TaB.  It was plastic and it was replaced with hardware cloth.  Another owner had his dealer create a scoop to deflect and separate the hot vented air from the fresh air intake.  That was not a factory repair.  Recently a member with a 2021 S reported an error code and a factory fix came out:  https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/10860/2021-tab-320-boondock-air8-e7-error-code#latest

  
  

  
  

  Cbusguy Member Posts: 777

   August 2019 65.60.247.135

  we have a 2020 320 boondock lite.      we have been out in it 21 nights so far.
  
  No issues with condensation, bugs or dust, yet.   The condensation is probably resolved by the air intakes for the ac at floor level.   The 320 intake and exhaust are separated by a frame rail as suggested by Elwell and the louvers directing the air just fine.   we have never experienced any error with the unit.    
  
  I elected to not modify my intake or exhaust per the recall.   I prefer to have the louvers offer a bit of additional protection from splash during travel...   If I ever start to wonder I bought magnetic vent covers and intend to use those. 

  
  

  Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  

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  Sharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 9,532

  July 2020

  @Jonn, the 2021 320 A/C is the Elwell Air8.

  Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  

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  jonn Member Posts: 31

  July 2020

  great, something for me to study, thanks all.
  
  

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  MuttonChops Member Posts: 1,604

  July 2020 edited July 2020

  The Air Force Guy, Beckley's Camping Center, did an Air8 introduction video back in July 2019.  He states he spoke with Ewell support.
  
  Video has out-of-date specification information.
  Still worth viewing for basic operation over view.
  
  See post below by @mrdeepfryguy for current specifications

  
  

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_jKy1cTSKw&feature=youtu.be
  

  
  

  '18 320 S,  pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW based
  TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
  Adventures:  51   Nights:  322  Towing Miles 41,200+
  

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  Sharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 9,532

  July 2020

  So it is 8,000 BTUs!  Sorry - guess I am surprised because the window unit A/C is only about 6,000.

  Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  

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  Verna Member Posts: 6,878

  July 2020

  Sorry, but the official tests show the T@B 320 Air8 is truly between 6,000 to 6,500 btu’s. 

  
  

  The initial documentation was incorrect. 

  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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  jonn Member Posts: 31

  July 2020

  interesting stuff, you guys (and ladies) are good
  
  

  
  

  
  

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  mrdeepfryguy Member Posts: 73

  July 2020

  Here are the specs off my unit and owners manual 

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  2021 320 S Boondock / 2018 Toyota 4Runner / NE Ohio

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  mrdeepfryguy Member Posts: 73

  July 2020

  6000 BTU , 900 watts , 9amps

  2021 320 S Boondock / 2018 Toyota 4Runner / NE Ohio

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  Verna Member Posts: 6,878

  July 2020

  @mrdeepfryguy, I’m not an HVAC person. How many btu’s does this say?

  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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  mrdeepfryguy Member Posts: 73

  July 2020

  6000 in the owners manual, you were right. Attempted  to put in the second attached pic, but I tried to re-size photo; it looks like you may have to open it up ? Still learning here 

  2021 320 S Boondock / 2018 Toyota 4Runner / NE Ohio

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  Verna Member Posts: 6,878

  July 2020

  Thank you.

  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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