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Has anyone had experience with a storage cover for their T@B 400 BD? I am looking on Amazon for one but none seem to list fitting a T@B 400. I live in Washington state and plan to cover 400 for several months this winter. Any help, suggestions or opinions will be appreciated. 
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  • subkronsubkron Member Posts: 184
    edited September 2022
    Depends on what you are looking for. I have a 2022 400 BD and I opted for this one:
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GZLR6XC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    It covers pretty nicely and is large enough to cover the tongue box but not the whole tongue platform.  The access is easy, it is not really too difficult to put on or take off by one person and so far holds up well (purchased in Mar-22).  I leave it on whenever I am not on the road. It is in a lot where there is some tree cover so it is not 100% exposed to all the elements. Price is so much less that other t@b specific covers.
    2022 T@B 400 Boondock
    2015 RAM 1500 Outdoorsman Quad Cab
    South Jersey
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  • Denny16Denny16 Member Posts: 5,431
    edited September 2022
    AllPro Adventures (nüCamp) makes a cover specifically for the TaB400, which seems to outlast the Amazon type RPod covers much longer, especially in areas of harsh weather.  There have been several discussions on this here, which you can find using the Search feature in the top menu bar.
     Cheers 
    2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.
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  • snowchelle23snowchelle23 Member Posts: 7
    subkron said:
    Depends on what you are looking for. I have a 2022 400 BD and I opted for this one:
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GZLR6XC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    It covers pretty nicely and is large enough to cover the tongue box but not the whole tongue platform.  The access is easy, it is not really too difficult to put on or take off by one person and so far holds up well (purchased in Mar-22).  I leave it on whenever I am not on the road. It is in a lot where there is some tree cover so it is not 100% exposed to all the elements. Price is so much less that other t@b specific covers.
    I have a question about the link you provided a couple years ago for a camper cover....it takes you to amazon and shows the cover below....

    Classic Accessories Over Drive PolyPRO3 Deluxe R-Pod Travel Trailer Cover, 16' 2", RV Cover, Camper Cover, Travel Trailer Cover 

    Visit the Classic Accessories 

    With the T@B 400 being 18 feet, does this cover really work or did I get to a different cover somehow?

    Thank you!

    Rachelle
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  • subkronsubkron Member Posts: 184
    edited January 15
    @snowchelle23 ,Hi Rachelle,
    Yes, the link I provided was the cover that fit my '22 400 boondock. It actually was a nice fit, not too tight or not baggy. It lasted 2 years before it started to rip. For this year's winterization, I tried to get the same, but they were out of stock. I decided to try another one from classic accessories, 
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018M3JE8K?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

    This cover also covers and fits as well as the other. However, it is much lighter and is made of ripstop nylon. Too early to say which one I would prefer.

    Please note that the cover does fit over the front storage tub but is not long enough to cover the wide, front rack. If you have the side mounted storage tubs it probably won't cover those either.

    Hth, let me know if you have anymore questions.  We are currently camping in Ocala National forest in Florida. 

    Ron
    2022 T@B 400 Boondock
    2015 RAM 1500 Outdoorsman Quad Cab
    South Jersey
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  • ColleenD2ColleenD2 Member Posts: 529
    check car cover dot com. We are sooooo happy with the thickness of the one we just bought for our Tab 320. I am sure they have one the length of the 400.
    2019 Custom T@B 320 U Boondock Lite-ish
    Custom Colors & Custom Interior
    We've slept in 34 states, 2 countries & counting
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  • DM159DM159 Member Posts: 51
    We have the All Pro Camper Cover on our 2023 TAB400.  It fits better than I thought it would - nice shape and the over hang for the tie down straps is effective so we can extend/tighten them up.  The fabric is robust - our Michigan winter weather/wind has no effect on it.  Excellent product.  
    2023 TAB 400 with modifications in process.

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  • subkronsubkron Member Posts: 184
    @snowchelle23
    This is how my previous cover fit, latest about the same;



    2022 T@B 400 Boondock
    2015 RAM 1500 Outdoorsman Quad Cab
    South Jersey
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  • ParlandoParlando Member Posts: 132
    I just use a heavy duty Costco tarp. I tie it on with cords.  
    It doesn’t cover the sides too much, but I only use it to keep sap off of the top. It works great and it doesn’t cost very much.
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  • DonFDonF Member Posts: 24
    Subkron - I'm looking for a cover for our T@B 400 BD, mainly to protect it from the summer sun as we have inside storage during the winter.  Now that you have experience with the Classic Overdrive PolyPro3 (first post) and the Classic Overdrive PermaPro (subsequent post), which do you prefer?  Which model do you feel will keep the trailer interior cooler?  Any thoughts or experience you can share will be greatly appreciated!
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  • subkronsubkron Member Posts: 184
    edited August 2
    @DonF Ha,good question! My current permapro is holding up well, and aside from being dirty and some slight discoloration no physical issues. The permapro is lighter and easier to deal with (think essentially rip stop nylon similar to tents). It came with a decent bag which you can fit the cover into and the bag ends up being small, maybe  10x12x20.

    Since it is lighter in weight, it is easier to install and remove/store. The polypro was heavier material and also came with a storage bag, it was huge, probably 24x36. I use a technique for installing that allows me to do it myself and it only takes a couple of minutes. Being heavier the polypro was a bit more difficult. 

    Time will tell on the permapro. We just got back from a trip and returned the camper to the storage lot yesterday,  cover installed. Next time I'm in the area I'll get a pic to you.

    As far as your question about which keeps it cooler, that is hard to tell since I ony go into the trailer infrequently with a cover on. Both covers do allow some sunlight to pass thru since I can see solar battery charging activity (via Victron) with covers installed. I would think the IR (heating spectrum) would be similar.  Also, there is a ventilation "pockets" on either side but located at the top. Not sure how effective they really are tbh. I do keep the bath vent open (original dome) and the main cabin vent (modto the maxxair delux) opened a bit (cover prevents full opening) plus have front and side windows in the locked venting position. Here in "South" Jersey it works well for me.

    Hth. Ron
    2022 T@B 400 Boondock
    2015 RAM 1500 Outdoorsman Quad Cab
    South Jersey
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  • DonFDonF Member Posts: 24
    Thanks, Ron, for the detailed information!  I'm going to give the PermaPro a try.  Here in Truckee, CA we don't have much summer rain or humidity but the sun is intense and it seems the interior of the trailer gets very warm regardless of whether or not it is covered.  
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