TAB 360 First Time Out

Trailpixie · March 24

I love my new TAB 360 at Assateague Island, Maryland, but my first time out was filled with the normal goofs and gaffes that everyone always have on their first outing. I won't mention the purely stupid or embarrassing things, but I will mention a few thoughts on the new 360 camper.

The 360 is designed as a solo camper. I think of it as optimized for a nomad worker or photographer. The single bed and table, really are best suited to a single person. I know that is obvious, but it becomes even more apparent when you live in it a bit. With that said, it is wonderfully spacious and comfortable for two people after you have been using a 320 for 6 years.
The custom sheets from allpro fit very tightly. The top sheet is so narrow that it is kind of worthless.
It still needs a topper on the cushions like every other camper bed you have ever seen.
The solar panels are, in my opinion poor. I will probably get into a lengthy convo in the solar forum about this, but the two panels that run front to back are not optimal to gather sun from many angles.
The inverter is powerful and noisy
The refrigerator is large. I haven't used it enough to decide if it can be sufficiently icy.
The complaints about the kitchen counter are unfounded. it is deeper and that increases space significantly. With the bathroom sink available for handwashing, it is a very convenient space for setting stuff
There is lots of space to put your crap
It rides much better than the 320 we had. I will need to see how it does with a full load of water, but initial returns are very hopeful.
The plywood with formica surfaces feels a bit icky after having the natural wood in our 320.
We miss the big-king sized bed of the 320
The screen door is easier to close and doesn't have that crack sound when closed.
The actual door needs to be slammed a bit to close. That may loosen up.

It is bigger and longer. In parking lots it feels bigger. When you park to pull-through two spaces, it is harder to get out in a small row. It's still maneuverable, but if you are coming from a smaller teardrop, you will notice that 18 inches of added length.

Trailpixie · March 24

EasternJL · March 24

Congrats on your fist trip! I will say-- I don't think the door gets better-- it's either mostly closed or fully closed and fully takes a slam to happen. And yeah, I was disappointed with the "wood" material they use now. Nice write up!