Maddmike’s new 400

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  maddmike Member Posts: 137

  July 2018

  I’m picking up my ‘19 on tomorrow. 

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  dragonsdofly Member Posts: 1,926

  July 2018

  @maddmike, congrats, congrats, congrats.  And remember, no pics, didn't happen. 

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  skwhee Member Posts: 246

  July 2018

  @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

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  maddmike Member Posts: 137

  July 2018 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. 

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  PamandJohnUpNorth2 Member Posts: 141

  July 2018

  Congratulations! You will love the T@b400.
  

  Pam and John
  

  Champlin, Minnesota
  

  2018 T@B400 and a 2018 Ridgeline 
  

  
  

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  maddmike Member Posts: 137

  July 2018 edited July 2018

  Pickup and 200 mile ride home
  
  
  

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  dragonsdofly Member Posts: 1,926

  July 2018

  @maddmike, enjoy!

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  Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,494

  July 2018

  Congratulations @maddmike! Very nice looking rig! I look forward to more tales, mods, and pics. Enjoy your journey.

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  Sharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 9,489

  July 2018

  You’ll be much more comfortable.

  Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  

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  jgram2 Member Posts: 1,522

  July 2018

  Congrats! Preeeerty!

  John, Judi, Guinness & OD in PDX
  T@Bit@t 2015 S Max Outback, ‘18 V6 4Runner 
  
  
  

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  maddmike Member Posts: 137

  July 2018

  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.
  

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  ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437

  July 2018

  Congrats & enjoy!

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  Eric aka: Lone Wolf  
  
  
  

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  maddmike Member Posts: 137

  July 2018

  Oh, and my driveway is my own private trailer park till the new owner comes and pickes up the CS. 
  
  
  

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  ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437

  July 2018

  @maddmike, Nice pair!

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  driftless Member Posts: 135

  July 2018

  @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 
  
  

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  maddmike Member Posts: 137

  July 2018 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. 

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  Sharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 9,489

  July 2018

  Frig vent?

  Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  

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  driftless Member Posts: 135

  July 2018

  @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 
  
  

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  Verna Member Posts: 6,878

  July 2018

  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”
  

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  maddmike Member Posts: 137

  July 2018

  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. 

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  Verna Member Posts: 6,878

  July 2018

  @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”
  

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  skwhee Member Posts: 246

  July 2018

  @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

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  maddmike Member Posts: 137

  July 2018

  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. 

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  maddmike Member Posts: 137

  July 2018

  I stand corrected, it is the battery vent. I guess there is a fan built in to blow air. 
  
  
  

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  Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,494

  July 2018

  @maddmike ahhhh so much to learn, so much fun to be had! Thanks for sharing with us so we all learn new things.

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  maddmike Member Posts: 137

  July 2018 edited July 2018

  So, we transferred Robby the Rino (our camping mascot and Stella’s camping toy) over from the CS to the 400 and baby Stella approves of the new camper. 
  
  
  

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  ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437

  July 2018

  @maddmike, Looks like you got the seal of approval from the Rhino too! Stella is adorable!!!!

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  Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770

  July 2018

  Robby and Stella approval! Best types Many days of happy camping ahead.

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  maddmike Member Posts: 137

  July 2018

  So, three-night camping trip with the three dogs and the baby was successful.

  
  

  First of all, I want to give props to my little Mazda CX-9. The little turbocharged I4 pulled this thing up steep mountain roads with no issue. Always had plenty of power and easy to pass when needed. Coming down the from the mountains I was afraid of brakes overheating but had no issue on the very windy roads into and out of Cashiers, NC. This is really the little engine that could. I kept my speed (on the highway not the mountain passes) between 60-17mph and averaged about 13mpg.

  
  

  The 400 performed flawlessly. The campground we stayed at had much to be desired in the facilities department so all showers were in the 400. We were happy with the space and were very comfortable. Dogs had their space inside and were in the clam outside when we were not hiking. Overall it was a great weekend and Stella got to spend her first birthday. We actually stored her cake in the microwave.

  
  

  Nothing exciting to report as everything functioned as it should and we had a beautiful getaway. Overall, everything was perfect and we are in love with our new camper. The front area usually stayed in the couch configuration where I could chill and read as baby and mommy napped. We think the 400 is the perfect size for us and our family
  

  
  

  So, here are some pictures.

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  

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  Sharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 9,489

  July 2018

  Nice Tab, nice family!  Have fun😊

  Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  

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