Getting a T@B and have ?'s - Refrigerator

lino
lino Member Posts: 246
edited March 2017 in Introductions
Hello, I'm upsizing from my Little Guy 6 wide to a T@B this weekend and am very excited. My wife and I have loved our little guy 6 wide for the past 3 seasons and are now ready for a T@B. I learned a lot from the little guy forum and have been reading many threads here too.  I have learned many things so far and even downloaded the 2017 manual. I expect to continue to learn a lot here and hope to even contribute down the road. 

But have a decision to make tonight.

Were are trying to decide between two units with the refrigerator being the main difference. Both are three-way.  One is the Norcold 3163LGH26.  The other is the Norcold N180.3R.  

My wife called the Norcold customer service in Ann Arbor, Michigan today.  They seemed to recommend the 3163 - more parts availability and thought it was reliable.  They actually didn't know much about the N180.3R (even though it is on their website).  They said the N180 is European.  

Does anyone have a recommendation toward one or the other?

My second question is can you use the T@B trailer cover with the Max Air vent cover? 

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  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,422
    I think you saw my answer on FB, but I will re-post here, for documentation and search purposes. 

    I would suggest not getting the 3163 if at all possible for 2 reasons. First, it has been discontinued by Norcold and getting parts will become more difficult, over time. Second, the new model (180.3) provides much easier access to the burner for maintenance, through an exterior access panel. The 3163 requires you to pull the entire fridge out and that appears to be quite an ordeal.

    You can read about the 180.3 here.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    edited March 2017
    Agree with Jenn - The 3163 is a real pain if you need to service it. Had mine out three times. And, parts are hard to find.
    Edit-Add: See this thread... http://tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/discussion/3860/fridge-wont-light-for-nothin/p1
  • lino
    lino Member Posts: 246
    Thanks, were were leaning towards the newer one and this was helpful.
    I'll post pictures next week.
  • Sandiegogal
    Sandiegogal Member Posts: 127
    I have no words of wisdom but, congrats!  We too went from a Little Guy --ours was a 5-wide--to a T@B.  Taking it out this weekend for the first time @ a Harvest Host overnight in a nearby vineyard...can't wait!


    Living in our Airstream, traveling in our 2017 T@B Basic S 
    Married to Dave-aka, ds@work
  • lino
    lino Member Posts: 246
    Thanks Sandiegogal- were really excited to pick it up this weekend.
  • Sandiegogal
    Sandiegogal Member Posts: 127
    @lino...post some pics!


    Living in our Airstream, traveling in our 2017 T@B Basic S 
    Married to Dave-aka, ds@work
  • lino
    lino Member Posts: 246
    edited March 2017
    We got our Q today from Miller Trailer Sales RV. This is our second camper from the Millers and was a great experience. Please let me know if the pic is too large, if not will post interior. Ours has the sink and stove from S model above fridge.

    Mod Note: Yep, over 3,000 pixels - Sorry
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,422
    Woohoo! Congrats!

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • lino
    lino Member Posts: 246
    Can soone please tell me what pixel to use?
    i can't find it
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,422
    edited March 2017
    800 wide for landscape, 600 tall for portrait: http://tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/discussion/2101/do-not-upload-photos-until-youve-read-this-posting-image-size/p1

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • lino
    lino Member Posts: 246
    Thanks will work on it 
  • lino
    lino Member Posts: 246
    This should work it's less than 600

  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    Much better, @lino.  Thanks
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • lino
    lino Member Posts: 246
    Hi Verna
    I have followed you from the little guy board and maybe even tales over there
  • lino
    lino Member Posts: 246
    I meant talked with you, long day
  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,516
    Lino, I see you added the Maxx Air fan, shower window and the outdoor shower. What other mods did you add on? This is a great pic, too. Keep 'em coming please! :-)
    2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    @lino, yes, we have talked and read each other's posts. Welcome to the T@B way of camping. It is different, but the same kind of good friends are here, too. Have fun!
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    edited March 2017
    Congrats!!! Great looking set up there! I upgraded from 5 wide Little Guy to the T@B (since upgraded to non LG or NuCamp, but love the people here and still learn). The T@B will always have a special place in my heart. :heart:

    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    lino, Lookin' good! Now it's time to go have fun. Congrats!
    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  


  • lino
    lino Member Posts: 246
    Homebodystheart- Since we could not order a brand new Q we were lucky that the Millers had two. Ours came with the Max package, shower, extra portal window, front window and brakes. Also the stove and sink are above the birch refrigerators.
    We had Preston install the Maxair.
  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,516
    Lino you must be thrilled! It looks so cozy and you've got great storage. Thanks for the pics. :-)
    2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red
  • lino
    lino Member Posts: 246
    Thanks and sorry for the typing error on your name earlier 

    Hopefully we will be in Shenandoah National Park next weekend.

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