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Radcat
Radcat Member Posts: 20
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My wife and I recently purchased a 2021 T@b 320s. We are avid cyclists and look forward to exploring new trails. I know a lot about submarines, power plants and sailboats, but RVs are a whole different game. I'm still learning the acronyms.  Anyway, I've spent some time on the message board and have been very impressed with the knowledge and courtesy expressed by the community. I look forward to learning from you guys and helping others as I get some experience. 
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  • Oneota
    Oneota Member Posts: 18
    Welcome and happy trails to you and yours!  I suppose a 320s could feel a little like a small submarine-you've got my imagination going!
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  • pthomas745
    pthomas745 Administrator, Moderator Posts: 4,529
    Welcome to the Forums.
    Please send pic of your submarine!
    2017 Outback
    Towed by 2014 Touareg TDi
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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,061
     Welcome @Radcat!  Well, it seems like some other owners have sailboat experience and it helped them a lot!  You are off to a good start!
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
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  • dragonsdofly
    dragonsdofly Member Posts: 1,927
    @Radcat, welcome to the forum, and congratulations on your trailer! Post a pic, we love photos here. Whatever way you journey, happy t@bbing!
    2017 t@b sofitel(Dr@gonsFly)TV 2015 Silverado 2500hd(Behemoth). Wyandotte, Michigan.
    Draco dormiens numquam titilandus.
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  • DougH
    DougH Member Posts: 1,110
    Welcome... former nuke pwr plant specialist? We need one to shrink a design down to a few cu.ft. since we're always discussing batteries & solar here... it's never enough. 

    A few of most common acronyms used here...

    A/C = air conditioner
    AC = alternating current
    BLM = Bureau Land Mgmt
    CC = carry capacity
    CG = campground
    COE = Core of Engineers
    DW = dearest wife
    DH = dearest hubbie
    GAVR = not breaking axle limit
    GVWR = max all loaded limit
    NFS = National forest service
    NP = National park
    SP = state park
    TV = tow vehicle
    UVW = dry weight
    WDH = something other trailers use
    2021 Jeep Gladiator, 2021 tiny toy hauler, Austin TX
    Former steward of a 2017 T@B S Max

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  • ScottG
    ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,655
    I thought T/V was tow vehicle and TV was television.  :-)

    Before there were so many upgraded solar and battery options, this was the sort of thing we used to discuss at length to amuse ourselves. See discussions here and here (both of which, incidentally, agree with @DougH's definition of TV...)
    2015 T@B Max S (320)
    2015 Nissan Frontier SV V6 4x4
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  • Radcat
    Radcat Member Posts: 20
    pthomas745 said:
    Welcome to the Forums.
    Please send pic of your submarine!
    Here is a pic of the USS Parche the way she looked in 1978 when I got out. Several mods were done over the years
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  • pthomas745
    pthomas745 Administrator, Moderator Posts: 4,529
    Whoa!  Don't search wikipedia for the Parche if your Top Secret Clearance is not up to date, everyone. That is a famous boat!
    Thanks for the picture!
    2017 Outback
    Towed by 2014 Touareg TDi
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  • ScottG
    ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,655
    If you can run that machine I'm pretty sure you can figure out your T@B in short order!  :-) 
    2015 T@B Max S (320)
    2015 Nissan Frontier SV V6 4x4
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  • Radcat
    Radcat Member Posts: 20
    When I first steped on board the T@b, I had a couple of thoughts. First, I was impressed by the fit and finish. Yes, I have read a lot of posts and there may be some issues down the road, but Nucamp has a rep for standing behind the product. My second thought when I stretched out on the right side (starboard) bunk was, this  is like coming home to the good old 683 in the 31 person bunk compartment. Home sweet home. 
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  • Marceline
    Marceline Member Posts: 1,747
    edited February 2021
    Radcat said:
    When I first steped on board the T@b, I had a couple of thoughts. First, I was impressed by the fit and finish. Yes, I have read a lot of posts and there may be some issues down the road, but Nucamp has a rep for standing behind the product. My second thought when I stretched out on the right side (starboard) bunk was, this  is like coming home to the good old 683 in the 31 person bunk compartment. Home sweet home. 
    I conducted a non-scientific poll of T@B owners a while back and a good 30-40% are boat people. My theory is that people who have spent a lot of time on boats/ships don't freak out when they open the door and step inside.
    Were you stationed at Mare Island? Are you still in the Bay Area?
    San Francisco Bay Area
    2013 CS-S us@gi
    2015 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Double Cab
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  • pthomas745
    pthomas745 Administrator, Moderator Posts: 4,529
    I searched all over for that poll this morning....lost to time and space, apparently......
    2017 Outback
    Towed by 2014 Touareg TDi
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  • xdr
    xdr Member Posts: 289
    Welcome aboard Radcat. Ex-submariner here as well. SSN 613, 1979-85. The good ole days. The T@B bunk is amazingly like being back on the boat. 



    2021 2024 T@b 400 Black Canyon, 2020 Ram Rebel 1500  
    One man, one woman, two small dogs and a sense of humor.
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  • Marceline
    Marceline Member Posts: 1,747
    pthomas745 said:
    I searched all over for that poll this morning....lost to time and space, apparently......
    I thought that it was here but maybe I misremembered and I had put it on one of the Facebook groups. 
    San Francisco Bay Area
    2013 CS-S us@gi
    2015 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Double Cab
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  • Radcat
    Radcat Member Posts: 20
    Marceline said:
    Radcat said:
    When I first steped on board the T@b, I had a couple of thoughts. First, I was impressed by the fit and finish. Yes, I have read a lot of posts and there may be some issues down the road, but Nucamp has a rep for standing behind the product. My second thought when I stretched out on the right side (starboard) bunk was, this  is like coming home to the good old 683 in the 31 person bunk compartment. Home sweet home. 
    I conducted a non-scientific poll of T@B owners a while back and a good 30-40% are boat people. My theory is that people who have spent a lot of time on boats/ships don't freak out when they open the door and step inside.
    Were you stationed at Mare Island? Are you still in the Bay Area?
    I reported aboard in '74 with a few other guys in Charleston SC when the boat came out of new construction. We were the first non-plank owners. After some local ops and a med run we changed home port to Mare Island; Vallejo, home of the legendary Horse and Cow. I'm in the Tampa Bay area now. 
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  • Radcat
    Radcat Member Posts: 20
    xdr said:
    Welcome aboard Radcat. Ex-submariner here as well. SSN 613, 1979-85. The good ole days. The T@B bunk is amazingly like being back on the boat. 


    So you went through the refueling in Mare Island? Bet you spent some time in the Horse and Cow. I can't remember when they relocated to Bremerton. I've still got one of Looby's business cards around here somewhere. 
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  • xdr
    xdr Member Posts: 289
    Oh ya, I spent plenty of time in the Horse and Cow. I'm sure most people dont/wont believe the stories we could tell about it. 
    Spent quite a bit of time in Mare Island and always enjoyed it for the most part. Went through an overhaul in 84 there as well as significant time there between 80-83. Had some friends on the Parche as well. 
    Do you remember the Flosden club in Vallejo? Kind of a retirement bar for the old Hells Angels bikers...
    2021 2024 T@b 400 Black Canyon, 2020 Ram Rebel 1500  
    One man, one woman, two small dogs and a sense of humor.
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  • Radcat
    Radcat Member Posts: 20
    xdr said:
    Oh ya, I spent plenty of time in the Horse and Cow. I'm sure most people dont/wont believe the stories we could tell about it. 
    Spent quite a bit of time in Mare Island and always enjoyed it for the most part. Went through an overhaul in 84 there as well as significant time there between 80-83. Had some friends on the Parche as well. 
    Do you remember the Flosden club in Vallejo? Kind of a retirement bar for the old Hells Angels bikers...
    Don't recall that one, but it's been over 40 years. I probably landed there at some point. Some Angels would come into the H&C occasionally. There was a rest room facility hanging above the starboard side of the bar that had a few .357 holes reportedly complements of one of the members. I remember one patch holder, Marvin, who offered to let me ride his bike one night. I thought to myself, what is one of the worst things you could do in the world? Answer, wreck a Hell's Angel motorcycle. I felt honered, but politely declined. And you are correct. Most H&C stories are best left to private conversations with former patrons. I checked out their website; they now claim to be a family friendly place. Not so much back in the day! 
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