Maddmike’s new 400

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edited July 2018 in Introductions
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  • maddmike
    maddmike Member Posts: 137
    I’m picking up my ‘19 on tomorrow. 
  • dragonsdofly
    dragonsdofly Member Posts: 1,927
    @maddmike, congrats, congrats, congrats.  And remember, no pics, didn't happen. 
    2017 t@b sofitel(Dr@gonsFly)TV 2015 Silverado 2500hd(Behemoth). Wyandotte, Michigan.
    Draco dormiens numquam titilandus.
  • skwhee
    skwhee Member Posts: 246
    @maddmike
    Welcome to the family! We love our  2018 T@B 400!
    Steve and Karen Cullowhee, North Carolina 2008 Ford F150 --2018 T@B 400
  • maddmike
    maddmike Member Posts: 137
    edited July 2018
    Well, it didn’t technically happen yet as I’m picking up tomorrow. I was debating between the light colored interior wall and the dark and I ended up going with the dark. It is a bit more my style and I think the dark wall actually makes it feel a little more spacious. 

    On a side note, someone is getting a great deal on my ‘17 CS-S as I priced it to sell and it sold in two days. 
  • PamandJohnUpNorth2
    PamandJohnUpNorth2 Member Posts: 147
    Congratulations! You will love the T@b400.

    Pam and John
    Champlin, Minnesota
    2018 T@B400 and a 2025 Ridgeline Trailsport

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  • dragonsdofly
    dragonsdofly Member Posts: 1,927
    @maddmike, enjoy!
    2017 t@b sofitel(Dr@gonsFly)TV 2015 Silverado 2500hd(Behemoth). Wyandotte, Michigan.
    Draco dormiens numquam titilandus.
  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,516
    Congratulations @maddmike! Very nice looking rig! I look forward to more tales, mods, and pics. Enjoy your journey.
    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
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    You’ll be much more comfortable.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • jgram2
    jgram2 Member Posts: 1,522
    Congrats! Preeeerty!
    John, Judi, Guinness & OD in PDX
    T@Bit@t 2015 S Max Outback, ‘18 V6 4Runner 


  • maddmike
    maddmike Member Posts: 137
    Three day trip on the fifth to break it in. I may need to upgrade my tow vehicle as I'm at the limits of the CX-9 (3500lbs) once I load up everything. The long wheelbase on the CX-9 is pretty stable up to 70mph but I would like some more margin.
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Congrats & enjoy!
    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  


  • maddmike
    maddmike Member Posts: 137
    Oh, and my driveway is my own private trailer park till the new owner comes and pickes up the CS. 


  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    @maddmike, Nice pair! B)
    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  


  • driftless
    driftless Member Posts: 135
    @maddmike what is the vent on the door side of the camper for.
    Happy Trails,
    Phil & Anita - Driftless: 2018 T@B 400/2015 Ford Explorer 

  • maddmike
    maddmike Member Posts: 137
    edited July 2018
    driftless said:
    @maddmike what is the vent on the door side of the camper for.
    Are you referring to the door down by the tail? If so, that is storage access that is also accessible under the bed. 

    Oh, I think I see the little vent above it that you are referring to. I believe that is the fridge vent. 
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Frig vent?
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • driftless
    driftless Member Posts: 135
    @maddmike that's a new addition to the '19's.  Our Feb'18 built 400 doesn't have that.  Enjoy your shakedown trip!
    Happy Trails,
    Phil & Anita - Driftless: 2018 T@B 400/2015 Ford Explorer 

  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    It’s a vent for the AGM batteries, needed as extra precaution since the battery/batteries are under the bed, @driftless.
    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”
  • maddmike
    maddmike Member Posts: 137
    Verna said:
    It’s a vent for the AGM batteries, needed as extra precaution since the battery/batteries are under the bed, @driftless.
    I learned something new. I do have the two 6v which I’m happy about. I’m going to chase down that vent today to see where is goes. 

    Doing a sleep test eat tonight in the driveway to make sure we all fit as intended. 
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    @maddmike, nüCamp changed from the one 12V AGM battery in February, and they are now installing two 6V AGM batteries wired in series. The amp hours are about the same, and I’m sure the workers on the factory line appreciate the lesser weight of the 6V batteries, as opposed to the one battery weighing around 140 lbs. 
    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”
  • skwhee
    skwhee Member Posts: 246
    @maddmike
    To add a little to @verna 's comment, in order to meet RVIA standards the battery compartment is enclosed and vented. This way when sometime during the trailer's life someone needs to replace the batteries and choose to do so with wet cells instead of AGM, they will be vented. It's a safety feature for future contingencies.
    Steve and Karen Cullowhee, North Carolina 2008 Ford F150 --2018 T@B 400
  • maddmike
    maddmike Member Posts: 137
    So, vent is most definitely for the fridge as it is active and blows hot air and you can distinctly hear the fridge running through it. 
  • maddmike
    maddmike Member Posts: 137
    I stand corrected, it is the battery vent. I guess there is a fan built in to blow air. 


  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,516
    @maddmike ahhhh so much to learn, so much fun to be had! Thanks for sharing with us so we all learn new things.
    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
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    @maddmike, Looks like you got the seal of approval from the Rhino too! Stella is adorable!!!! :)
    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  


  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    Robby and Stella approval! Best types :) Many days of happy camping ahead.
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Nice Tab, nice family!  Have fun😊
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio

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