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runline · October 2020

Just wanted to say how invaluable this forum has been to a new member like me. I have a 2021 T@B 400 Boondock on order that will be here in a few weeks and am so excited. Will be used for my wife and I, our 13 year old and 2 year old. I realize we are pushing the limits with the 4 of us but the little one doesn't take up too much space. All of the information I have learned from all of you wonderful, kind people on this forum has been extremely helpful.

SubaruLou · October 2020

welcome to the family and happy trails!

dragonsdofly · October 2020

@runline, welcome. The motto here is "pics or it didn't happen", so post some photos of your rig when you take delivery. We have the much smaller 320 S and travelled over 40,000 miles with 2 growing boys. It can be done! Takes just a tad more organization than average, adventuresome spirit and a sense of humor. Best decision we ever made was to buy the t@b and travel with the kids. Go for it!

JPRoland · November 2020

Welcome Runline. We have been enjoying our 2021 T@B 320S Boondock for about two months and this forum helped us so much. There is definitely a learning curve with the RV life and it seems like a lot to learn. But, we keep camping out with the aT@B and it has gotten easier and easier with each campout. It is becoming second-nature now and it's really fun. Post pictures!

runline · November 2020

Thanks @JPRoland @dragonsdofly and @SubaruLou! So being 1 week away from the expected delivery date, I emailed the dealer who by the way let go my original salesman, asking for status of the delivery and hoping to confirm November 11th. I received an email that all the paperwork they have shows my unit for a December delivery. Well, that came as somewhat of a surprise. Hopefully won't be too much of a delay. At this point I have a garage full of camping/trailer gear looking for a home!

Denny16 · November 2020

Congratulations @runline and welcome aboard.
cheers

JPRoland · November 2020

Aaargghh!!! Well, it will be great when it gets here! We just spent a few days on Lake Ouachita near Hot Springs, Arkansas and it was truly the nicest campground

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, yet. The Fall colors are here so it was gorgeous. We have had our TAB for a couple of months and it has been a GAME CHANGER! We are so happy with our purchase. Hang in there! It's coming!

JPRoland · November 2020

Since you are filling your garage with useful items, I'd love to share two of my favorite camping accessories (which you can see in the previoiu picture.) One is the blow-up ottoman (footstool) and the other is the bamboo rug. The rug cleans off and folds up nicely and you can even spray it clean with a hose. I love this footstool and it comes in a variety of colors and patterns. Both inexpensive and excellent.

jimrj · November 2020

Where did you buy the rug?

runline · November 2020

@JPRoland Beautiful pictures!! What an amazing location you found! Thanks for the tips, I will check out the ottoman. Meanwhile here is what I have accumulated so far...1) RV sand-free mat https://www.cgear-sandfree.com/collections/frontpage/products/sand-free-rv?_pos=1&_sid=1163a5daf&_ss=r, 2) Honda 2200 generator 3) 2 of the 5 gallon water containers https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MTI0GA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 4) EMS with Surge Protection - 30 Amp EMS-PT30X 5) Blackstone grill https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0195MZHBK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and the wadeo 12 ft extension hose 6) Beechlane levers (I hope these are good) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PM8X48R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 7) Teknor water hose 8) 36 ft Conntek RV 30 Amp Power Cord 9) On order currently a cover and shade from Pahaque. 9) on order a Jack-it bicycle rack for 2 bikes. 10) Yeti coolers, bucket, load out gobox and Grizzly coolers 11) indoor portable coleman heater. 12) Outland Firebowl Cypress Outdoor Firepit. I'm sure I'm missing a lot but that's the majority of it.

By the way I spoke to the dealer and they confirmed roughly mid-December. Getting antsy to get out there and have some fun!

JPRoland · November 2020

It sounds like you are well-covered on accessories. I did by a DeWalt re-chargable fan. It wasn't cheap, but in the summertime it comes in handy because it really cools and saves your battery, if boondocking. After a charge it will run all through the night and more. You'll use all that stuff.

runline · November 2020

JPRoland said:

It sounds like you are well-covered on accessories. I did by a DeWalt re-chargable fan. It wasn't cheap, but in the summertime it comes in handy because it really cools and saves your battery, if boondocking. After a charge it will run all through the night and more. You'll use all that stuff.

Thanks for the recommendation. I just picked one up on Amazon!

runline · December 2020

Update: The dealer just called today to inform me my T@B 400 arrived and expect to have it delivered to me on Monday Dec 28th!!! I asked the sales rep to send me some pics to tie me over for the next few days

Will resize them and post in a bit.