New Outback

JanetED
JanetED Posts: 12
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Yesterday I picked up my new 2017 Max S Outback.  Very happy with the dealer and will probably put my T@G there on consignment.  There a few things I need before the first outing, water hose, sewer hose, and probably and extension cord.  I got a group 27 battery and have a Zamp 160 system.  I also have the visor XL.  I will reread the information for newbies.  I have been lurking here for a few months.
  My TV is the Nissan Frontier in the background of the first phone.  Thanks everyone for all the good information.
Janet
2017 T@B Outback
TV 2012 Nissan Frontier
Tehachapi, CA

Comments

  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Cool - Congrats !!!
  • Deltaboy59
    Deltaboy59 Posts: 315
    The adventure begins....
  • reedd
    reedd Posts: 61
    This is awesome and congratulations!
    Deb - 2017 T@B U-basic Outback silver/silver  D@mselfly  
    2001 Toyota Tacoma 4WD New Mexico
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Posts: 3,770
    Congrats!!!!!! 
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • LauraRey
    LauraRey Posts: 338
    Congrats!!!

    Red and White, 2017 Max S being towed by a 2014 Honda Ridgeline.  Hello Mountains!
  • Librarydragon
    Librarydragon Posts: 103
    Congratulations, let the fun begin!
    Sara&Carl
    2015 max s outback, TV 2011 RAV4, V6, 4x4, & 2017 Tacoma Off-road 4x4
    Soquel, CA
  • Cyclonic
    Cyclonic Posts: 1,232
    Congratulations and welcome aboard!

    States the T@Bpole has camped, so far ;)
    Nathan & Becky... 2013 Ford F150 FX4 TAB HLR... 2012 LG T@B T@Bpole.
    Sterling, VA
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Posts: 4,437
    JanetED, Welcome aboard! No more lurking for you, time to jump in and join the fun! Congrats, and happy camping!
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • dmerzbac
    dmerzbac Posts: 289
    You are going to have so much fun!

    2017 T@b 320 - 'Smokey'  2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport - 'B@ndit'
    Dave - Tuscaloosa, Al






  • Smullis7
    Smullis7 Posts: 221
    Congrats!  I love my Outback.  What are you going to name yours?  I think it's some sort of T@B rule that you gave to name them.  
    Sheila and the Mullis Pups (Winston, Morgan, Leroy & Dakota)
    M@bel M@y, my 2017 T@B Outback Max S (silver w/black trim), towed by Maude Myrtle, my 2016 Jeep Rubicon Hardrock.



  • LauraRey
    LauraRey Posts: 338
    JanetED said:
    Yesterday I picked up my new 2017 Max S Outback.  Very happy with the dealer and will probably put my T@G there on consignment.  There a few things I need before the first outing, water hose, sewer hose, and probably and extension cord.  I got a group 27 battery and have a Zamp 160 system.  I also have the visor XL.  I will reread the information for newbies.  I have been lurking here for a few months.
      My TV is the Nissan Frontier in the background of the first phone.  Thanks everyone for all the good information.
    Congrats! I'm looking at a Frontier on Monday to do a test drive.  I owned a Nissan truck for 22 years (same truck).  Then, swapped it for a Subaru Forester when I had a baby. Now, I want to get another truck.  Has your Frontier been a good truck?  Any warnings or precautions?
    Red and White, 2017 Max S being towed by a 2014 Honda Ridgeline.  Hello Mountains!
  • JanetED
    JanetED Posts: 12
    LauraRey said:
    Now, I want to get another truck.  Has your Frontier been a good truck?  Any warnings or precautions?
    My Nissan has been great.  I only have 35000 miles on it but a friend of mine got hers at the same time and has over 150000 miles and no problems.
    Janet
    2017 T@B Outback
    TV 2012 Nissan Frontier
    Tehachapi, CA
  • Vermonster
    Vermonster Posts: 80
    I'm a died in wool Toyota fan and still have an older Tundra but recently bought a Nissan Frontier cause it was about 5k less than a comparable Tacoma.  Seems like a good truck and have towed up to about 5000 lbs with it (6300 rated).  My main complaint is a rough ride compared to the Toyotas I have owned.  Get 19-20 mpg, maybe around 17 towing the tab but haven't done any long trips
  • Bert
    Bert Posts: 87
    Smart to get a group 27 battery. Wish I had known to demand one.

  • iarivers
    iarivers Posts: 11
    I have a Nisssan Xterra; built on the Frontier frame & love it; 160K miles & runs great!   Fantastic TV as well.

  • ScottG
    ScottG Posts: 5,687
    I also tow with a V6 Frontier. Plenty of power and lots of room for your camping related toys!
    2015 T@B Max S (320)
    2015 Nissan Frontier SV V6 4x4
  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Bert - Don't feel bad, I specified one and still didn't get :-(
  • Trailpixie
    Trailpixie Posts: 203
    Since you have a brand new Outback, maybe you can answer some obscure questions for me. 
    1) is there a receiver hitch on the back of the camper, similar to what they have on the back of a little guy?
    2) If there isn't a receiver hitch back there, is there anywhere on the rear side of the frame where you could attach recovery equipment if you get stuck or need some sort of mechanical advantage for jockeying the camper?
    3) What is the height of the tongue to keep it perfectly level while in tow?

    If you are able to answer some or all of these, I would be very appreciative.

    Thanks
    T@B 360 Black Canyon, 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee V6, Maryland
    (previous 2018, T@B 320 Outback)
  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Posts: 2,420
    No receiver hitch in back.
    Rear frame member is way forward of the end of the trailer. Not feasible to put anything there.
    15" from ground to metal flange at bottom of ball opening.
    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Posts: 2,420
    Trailpixie - the Outback is a cosmetically altered Max-S. It is not designed for crossing the Rubicon or transversing the Seringeti. I hope you're not disappointed with your purchase. My Outback has done a yeoman's job of providing moderate off-road performance with superior cabin comfort.


    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.

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