YAY! A trailer review! I love those!! (Especially one that people actually use 😁)As we know, you could have 10 T@B 400's with 10 different owners, and it will look 10 different ways inside. What mattered to us when choosing a trailer was what we wanted in a camper: 1. A bathroom 2. An indoor cooking area 3. A dedicated bed After that come all the other seemingly unlimited questions that follow - budget, tow ability (with the vehicle we already had), quality of build, storage capabilities, etc...hours of research! It was only after I started following your documented events of the Hummingbird that I realized that there was something else I needed to pay attention to...CUSTOMER SERVICE. I think that's when we decided to 'up' the game on our trailer search for a more quality build camper, finally landing on the LGMax (although we liked the T@b 400 as well, the 2 side windows in the Max dinette area that open sealed the deal for us - as we've talked about, they are very similar and we have a few tweaks we'd do to both of them, lol!) Let's face it - we have rolling homes that will need servicing at one time or another so I think the most important 'value' we can look for is indeed, a company that will not only stand by its product but listens to customer input for future improvements. Can I be a Liberty Outdoors Little Guy fan AND a NuCamp fan....? Yep! It's all good. Thanks so much for the honest and helpful review...as newbies ourselves, your reviews and advice have been indispensable to us as well as hundreds of others. We love ya!! Safe travels, happy fall 🍁 and see you #ondowntheroad for sure ~ 💜
Ditto! We love our 400 too. It took awhile to learn to tweak the parameters in the Alde, but the learning curve is manageable. We too love the quiet ducted air conditioning, and using the timer on the Alde is sweet. We wake up on cold mornings nice and toasty without the roar of a conventional propane heater disturbing your sleep. Here’s what I WISH NuCamp would have done instead of making the Avia: Make the length just two feet longer, rotating the bed so it can be a walk-around. Making that bed is not fun, but that’s such a minor “complaint”. Also, maybe making a slide out for the kitchen so two of you can pass easily. Maybe that’s not a good engineering decision, but it would be nice to have a wider corridor there. Bottom-line though is the bottom line. That isn’t a good marketing decision, but a 28 foot with all the additions in the Avia is a better decision. So we too would make the same decision to purchase. The winners on this camper are the European styling, low weight, low height, Alde, ducted heat and air, small, and our solar panels on the roof. Even when compared to something like let’s say Airstream Nest, this has so many better features and lower price, and that goes for the Bambi as well. And we considered them all, but the 400 won!
We also love our T@b 400. We've had it just over a year now. Thanks for the idea to turn the upper two mattresses perpendicular to the bottom one. This is much more comfortable without the mattress "seam" running horizontally under both of us. Great suggestion!
Really good review and also a ditto from us about the customer service. We had a water issue with our outdoor shower and indoor, and while camping on the western tip of Oregon, Cape Blanco, the warranty dept worked with us to replace our trailer with a new one. Unbelievable service asking us the color we would like! Within a month they shipped our new trailer to a dealer we were able to drive over to get. No question in my mind that their service is top notch! Thank you for your pitch on this great trailer.
We really appreciate your video. We love our 400 and have camped 16 nights in four different camping scenarios since our purchase mid-July. We have the factory solar with inverter and two six volt AGM batteries and are amazed with the flexibility of 400. We have installed both the tensioning springs and two rows of softer springs for the shoulder area. The bed comfort with a 3 in memory foam topper and the Froli tweaks make for a very comfortable bed. The 400 is perfect for us and to have all the features and space in a simple package without the complication of a slide out is ideal for us. I cannot think of a better matched camper for our needs
Appreciate your time and opinion on all your videos! We love our T@b 400, it's the perfect fit for the two of us. Ours is the same exterior color of yours and the interior of our sofa cushion is called "cafe" or brown. We also use the Command hooks as you can remove without damaging the wall. We do have the Doty Hill shade, it is well made but we find it difficult especially inserting the pole.
Happy to hear that you are still pleased with your purchase... I bought mine a month ago but I am still in the process of inquiring about converting the toilet to a compost toilet and using the black tank for another gray tank... hopefully NuCamp will get back to me soon... I did have an issue with a faulty RV door lock which the dealer did replace ... And I just saw that one of the screen clips is missing... Hopefully NuCamp can just send me one and it is an easy fix for me... So very excited for my first outing... I would take it out now but I do not want to use the existing toilet... Want it fresh and clean for the change over... :) keep up your great vids... They are of great value since my dealer lacks knowledge of the T@B 400’s...
laughsdaily. I knew more about the T@b 400 than my dealer also (thanks TwD!). When they communicate with us, they keep calling it the Little Guy t@b. Ugh. Am hoping they do not order wrong parts due to the name confusion as we have her/him? In for minor fixes now.
Congratulations on your 400! I look forward to hearing how your switch of the toilet goes. That might be a modification I would be interested in as a way to increase the grey tank capacity.
Great thought! I was thinking the same thing. Do not have a T@B 400 yet but the toilet conversion is smart for many reasons. No blank tank issues, no dumping, no smells, more sanitary overall in my opinion. Bigger grey tank! Will be interested at what NuCamp says.
We have watched this for a second time and have come to love the T@B 400 even more, only thing that we will change out is the kitchen sink and add a Water Treatment System for drinking water.....THX again.
Thanks Patrick!! Glad you are enjoying Carl so much. Looks like a fantastic camper. Great idea to do a 6 mos review - nice to know the +/- after some use. Have a great week!
We had several requests to do a true review now that we have used it quite a bit..it just took me awhile to get around to doing it. And yes, we do love C@rl!
I love my 400 and I’d buy it again as well! I do wish they would figure out an easier way to move the dinette table up and down. Mine is stored in a closet because it’s too heavy for me but I do like the couch my husband fixed for me. NuCamp people are awesome and so helpful! Can’t say enough good things about them. I can’t imagine ever buying another camper from anyone other than a NuCamp.
nüCamp has come out with a much lighter table, they are using in the 2021 TaB400, and you can order one to go in the previous TaB400s. We got one to replace the heavy table, which was hard to deal with. The new lighter table is great, easy to move up and down. Cheers
Don’t mean to pick nits, but in the interest of providing all a correct URL, those are FORWARD SLASH, not BACK SLASH marks . I know you knew that, but you said the wrong thing. Love the videos...keep up the good work. Thanks for all you do!
Thank you for the great info and reply ~ yes, I follow Mandy and Kendrick also. Maybe I'll eventually be the second full-time 'senior' to live in a T@B. Bob Wells of CheapRVLiving interviewed a lovely T@B full timer named 'Sharon' a few years ago. She inspired me. 😊
CLEANING TIP: (Especially for glass) First do an initial cleaning to get rid of the easily removed dirt. Then use a 'clay bar' (like they use for detailing automotive paint) and water to remove even stubborn stuff. Keep surface wet at all times while using the clay. Spray bottle works just fine. (Clay bar can be found locally or ... on Amazon of course.)
One of my table clips broke too! I emailed them and hope to hear back from them soon. Thanks for your video, very glad to hear you are happy with your T@B 400, looks like you guys have been having a great time! Video was informative, very helpful. Have a great week!
That's a good review. Six months and 12000 miles and only a broken clip is impressive by any standards. After seeing NuCamp personally I can see why your so happy with them. They are a well built trailer.
Love the dinette/couch combo. Much more useful to me that a bed convertible which I would never use. Seems they could replace that table with a lightweight swivel away like the small Lance campers do. Maybe you can install your own?
We keep trying to figure out what we want to do with the table. We rarely use it as a table and mainly keep it as a couch. We definitely would like something lighter.
Great review ..may I suggest for your screen measure a strip on the screen tape it of on both sides equal and spray paint a strip on it ...put a piece of card board on opposite side when spay paying to keep spray down, that may give you a visual line. Just a suggestion.
TIP: I have a dog too and may be getting a NüCamp 400. On the screen door maybe spray paint on a stencil of some design (T@B?) so that your dog sees the design on the screen and knows something is in the way? Just a thought. Love you vids!
He glances lightly over the tires, but this can be a BIG issue. In this day of Brand X Chinese made trailer tires, you don't always get a reliable tire. If Nucamp has gone the extra yard to make sure that their supplier is making a tire that won't disintegrate this year, good on them. Ensuring that the quality you need is there in the places you can't see, is what sets a company apart from the makers of shiny junk.
I wish my 2021 had this huge outdoor storage bin. I’m lucky to just get my hoses in and one electric cord! To make it worse, the door is so small, it’s a challenge to get a white hose in there. I’ve had to buy a Zero G to stop the struggles!
Hi there, thanks for all of your great videos on the T@b 400. You have mentioned reading forums for more info in some of your videos, can you recommend one or two?
If you are on Facebook, just search T@B and you will find a couple of forums on there. The official NuCamp forum is:tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/discussions
Great video...I’m new to rev living...buying my first 2021 Tab 320s...So if I am connected to shore power and keep the heat system running full time I can use my city water without my pipes freezing? I’ll be using a heated hose connection btw...also can I use a small space heater at the same time w the ALDE if I need it?
We used our T@B 400 in the winter and had no issues. We just used the fresh water tank so that we did not have to have a water hose attached to the trailer when it was freezing outside.
Great video thank you for sharing. I am looking at purchasing one of these. I actually was at Gerzenzy's today crawling all over the 400. I really liked what I saw.
Thank you for this video. I am looking to purchase a new TAB 400 for work and may need to Stay in it during cold weather. Have you had to stay in yours during the cold and how did it do? Ty in advance!
We camped in it this winter for a weekend and it did well. The Alde takes awhile to heat up a cold trailer but once it gets up to temp, it does a good job. We carried a Mr. Heater propane heater to use just to get the trailer up to temp and then we let the Alde take over.
As I watch this video, I giggle here and there because many of the little things we do that same. We store our leash in the top cubby on the door, plastic bags and trash liners for the trash can, and I also use the packing cubes for my clothes. My husband still hasn't retired his backpack but we wouldn't give up the wardrobe for the slightly larger fridge. We store both our hoses and extra water can in the front compartment. We also have a mat for when it rains tethered near the propane tank. Have you looked into getting a gauge for the propane tank? I am not sure how good they are but I am not comfortable not having any idea how much we have left. We also recently purchased a microwave but we put it under the bed and I am wondering how much I will use it there. I will have to try your method of putting it in the cupboard. I think I could clear some space for the stuff I currently have there in the top. Honestly I am not sure how much we would use it. We bought an air fryer and a mini instant pot and both work great for most things we would need. I also picked up a fold and go which is awesome. We grilled some pork chops and squash this weekend. We used the Alde for the first time and it was lovely. It does take awhile to heat up so we are glad we picked up the Heater Buddy. I would take that over having hot air blowing. The radiant heat is so awesome once it heats up. Mid September, we took our T@b back for a few issues and they are as follows: - The door needed to be adjusted as it wouldn't close fully. Just needed adjustment and we also learned that the door has 2 positions. One is sealed and the other, like the windows, allows a bit of air for ventilation. - The galley curved cabinet didn't close quite right. Just needed adjustment. - An area behind the toilet was coming away from the wall. Just needed some caulk. - The laminate on the edge of the table, started coming off. Easily fixed. - The DVD player stopped working. They replaced it in 5 minutes. - The biggy was the paint on the underside of the trailer was chipping which made me concerned that it would eventually rust. The dealership repainted the whole thing including the step and the tongue. It looked so good. We are coming up on two months of ownership and we couldn't be happier. Our T@b is the bell of the ball at every campground. When people drive by, they rubberneck. Last weekend, we gave several tours and I am pretty sure I sold one to a couple who just weren't happy with their RPod. I would say that you shouldn't buy a T@b if you don't like attention. We have been out every weekend except the weekend we got the issues addressed. In early October, we will be driving out to see my aunt and go to the Balloon Festival in Albuquerque. I cannot thank you enough for the videos that gave me confidence to buy and tow a trailer. We just love pulling our little home with us and waking up in the middle of the night to a sky full of stars. My husband and I lay there finding the different constellations.
I love your videos, helped us decide to get the 400 Boon-dock. What are the items plugged into the outlet by the battery, under your battery disconnect? I have something plugged in there too.... I THINK it is to charge the battery when hooked up to shore power. You have two hooked up to it. We have the diamond box on the tongue, we are going to have to raise it to make it so we can add a weight distribution setup. We are towing with a four door Jeep Wrangler. Our four speakers are all on Zone A; you have to Fade it to go front and back, like a car stereo. No big deal.
I believe that plug is the refrigerator and then I plugged in a power strip that I have installed at the foot of the bed to plug in our Amazon Fire Stick.
@@TravelswithDelaney It is the fridge that is plugged in, as it runs on AC when connected to shore power, and DC off the battery when no AC power is available. The WaVo converter/charge is directly wired to the 30-amp shore power plug.
So like your vids! You have to know that you were instrumental in my buying my T@B 400! I love this trailer ! ! ! ! I am a photographer and it is just glorious to get close to a location and "live" there for a week. Also it is small enough that you can utilize a tent site. In many National Parks it is possible to use tent sites when there are not a lot strictly "trailer" sites. The bed is just well, amazing! I did not believe you at first ..... COME ON! REALLY?....... I get quality, restful sleep and with the Alde turning on in the morning automatically.... heaven! I often get up at 4am to catch the morning light. With the solar system I can go indefinably in cooler climates... it gives me just so much dang freedom!
That is awesome Richard! I hope people who are considering a 400 not only watch our video but read through everyone's comments. Your testimonials are the real measure of success of NuCamp.
Nice job! Covered it all. Have had our 400 out 1 time on a week vacay. Love it! Our AC seems to be running very cold and we have a tough time seeing the control thermostat as it is so high up and seems very faint when on. Back at dealer to see what they can do to recalibrate. Love the quiet ducted air. Yes, sink drains so slow. Hope NuCamp figures that out. Hope future 400s have a bigger outside storage door too. Where do you have a cabin trashcan since you do not use the door one ? We have come up with the same conclusion to just use it to store other stuff.
We have a small trash can stored in the round cabinet below the sink. It works well there for us. The thermostat is very difficult to read in ours as well.
We bought this slim small waste basket at Home Depot. I couldn't find a link for it on their website though. It is about 12 inches tall, gray knotted plastic with handles on the top on each side. We use a rubber tie to secure it to the table leg for transit. I move it around a lot when I am cooking or working on something. I have also installed two Command hooks in silver outside for wet coats or to hang a large trash back next to the door.
Another Great Video Patrick! We have 4000 miles and 48 camping nights on our 2018 T@B400 and agree with your insights completely. The build quality and service is incredible. Towing handling is superb also. As far as features, travel trailer perfection is tough to achieve but the T@B400 comes close. One thing I am curious about: do you or Patty recall where you found the tiny trash can that you put on the wet bath wall ? that looks handy!
+John... I love that, too! I think this is the one from Amazon - Camco Cabinet Mount Trashcan- Mountable Trash Bin For Cabinet Doors and Tight Places, Won't Move Out of Place During Travel, Perfect For RVs, Campers, and More 3 Qt, 5" x 11" (43961)
I have 2 dogs -both have tried to go through screen door....I use a wooden baby gate to put in front of it inside the unit. When the baby gate is fully closed - it just fits in the door way...works great for me. When I enter I just move the baby gate to the right which is easiest.
Have you met anyone retired and full time RV living with the T@B? I've been researching this for a year. Love your 'walk through' on all the features on the 400.
I don't think I have met anyone retired living in a 400 however Mandy Lea and her boyfriend Kendrick live in a Tab 320. She has a RUclips Channel as well: ruclips.net/user/MandyJayn
@@TravelswithDelaney I just bought a T@b 400 2 days ago and I am retiring in 2 years and I will travel alone for a couple years to see the US and Canada. I will be in mine for a long time. I do not think I will have any problems just being one person. Two people could feel crowded on extended trips I imagine.
Thank you for the update. I didn’t know the larger fridge was a three way. I don’t want it. The compressor fridge is better in my humble opinion. I also don’t want to loose the upper cabinet. A Walmart microwave on the shelf will be just fine. Looking forward to the see how the bed fix works. Thanks again.
I am looking forward to trying out those add-ons. I am just putting them in my hip area to firm it up a bit. i will keep you posted. Hopefully they will be here this week so I can try them out this coming weekend.
You don't want to lose any storage space in a cabinet to a microwave yet you store your microwave in a cabinet :) Sorry, had to giggle at that. Great video and thanks for sharing!!
missstsomewhere What we love though is the option to remove the microwave on trips when we know we won’t need or want it. If it’s permanently installed, then we don’t have that option.
Great review! We went smaller and just bought the 2019 Boondock Edge trailer. We look forward to using it down the road. Sounds like the company has a great reputation and the quality is very good 😊.
One thing I don’t hear in the reviews mentioned about is the total weight which I read is around 3000 lb and how handles on the road on different size SUV s? I know a pickup w 10-11 k pulling capacity wont feel a thing . Can I get some inputs please?
Our T@B 400 weighed around 2800# unloaded and you could load it to 3500#. We towed it with a Toyota 4Runner that was rated for 5000#. We loved the pay it pulled our 400. Plenty of power and braking. The 4Runner is on a truck chassis.
Tks for tour, very nice. Have you experienced any condensation issues under mattress after froli system? Well organized, compact but gets you there. You refer to your “ other” trailer, what did you have prior? Tks again great review after miles of travel. Most helpful.
We have not had any issues with moisture under our mattress. The froli allows for air flow between the bed frame and the mattresses. Our prior trailer was a Jayco Hummingbird.
Thanks for sharing your experience with the T@B 400. I have a dealer a few miles from my house with both T@B 400/320s and Little Guy Max and Mini Max which I've looked at a couple of times (just was there last week). The T@B 400 is still my favorite of that type of trailer by far...it just feels like a nicer place to spend time, even though the Little Guy Max has a bit more space and more windows. I did notice on the unit at my dealer, the 400 had the new yellow porch light, the new (and very nice) spring loaded aluminum entry step with lighting, and a new silver metal entry grab handle (not the lucite type you have)...as well as the new vented twin 6V batteries, and a built in microwave. The new vented battery case, while probably very practical long term, does eat up some precious cargo space in the basement. I think we may be ready to order one this winter...but I need to get past the "what's coming out next" syndrome!!
Thats always difficult because each year trailer manufacturers just keep using their game with more features and gadgets. I definitely like some of the new features on the 2019 models....can't wait to see what NuCamp adds for the 2020's.
Tempus fugit. Get in and get out. If a new mod really matters to you you may be able to re-fit. Probably it wont matter as much as a missed week under the pines.
We are in the market for a TT and the 400 is in the number 1 spot, to date. However, we are holding off until the Hymer Touring GT hits our market. We do have a dog and our main concern, not just with the Tab but all the trailers we are considering is the screen door. With the screen closed can we put a doggie gate on the inside of the trailer door frame? Love your videos!
10/11/20 I've just seen your video, excellent information. I live in Bakersfield, CA. Having trouble finding a local Dealer ?? I feel the TAB 400 is what we need. Look forward to more videos from you. Take Care
Thanks so much for the great vids on the 400, just about to purchase a 2019. One question about the alde not heating very fast in cold weather: Can you run the alde while trailering so the trailer is warm when you arrive? Thanks again!
Thanks for the great post Patrick....did you ever get the information from Nucamp to see if you can travel and leave the windows in the position where they are locked but still allow some air to enter or escape the Tab? Also, What tire pressure do you maintain on the tab 400 tires when traveling?
I have not heard back from Marvin on the windows. I sent him an email but no response yet. I will try following up again with him on those. As for the tires, I just run them at the max stated on the side of the tire
We like our 400 - installed solar on the roof and never had a power issue. But our fridge is rather noisy and it for sure runs a lot. How much is your fridge on?
Do you have the 2 way or the 3 way fridge. We have the 2 way fridge. We haven't really noticed it being that noisy. It runs more the warmer outside it is. But we have been very happy with the 2 way refrigerator in our 400.
Good review and you are correct about the customer service. I have called twice and each time I was helped by Marvin and Creed to work out the problems I had. Have you had problems with the shade screens when you put them up and down? they tend to bow out when I put them down. one last question where did you mounted your inverter? In the compartment on the left side of the trailer or the battery compartment next to the battery?thank you
We have had some issues with the front blind in particular. I may try to do a Take 5 on the blinds and how we handle that issue. I mounted the inverter below the bed by the battery just like the factory does if you get the solar kit from them.
Thinking about trading in my Tab 320 for the 400. Only concern is the 2 way frig. Don't want to lose the closet though for the 3 way. Can you boondock for a few days running off the Battery? Does using solar keep it topped off enough? Good to hear an honest review. Love my 320, but finding it a bit too small.
We have found the refrigerator to be very efficient running off the battery. We boondocked for 8 nights this summer and the battery never went below 65%. I did run the generator 1 hour in the am and 1 hour in the pm to just put charge on the battery. Because we were in dense woods, I wasn't able to get much off of our solar.
We actually have a small 6 gallon tank for that but sometimes when boondocking, theres not necessarily a place near by to easily dump that container. And with having an SUV vs a Truck, we don't necessarily have a place to haul a really large external tank.
do y'all run hot? how bad is it in there when dry camping with just the fans going? my wife and i run hot, we keep our A/C on 70 in the summer and turn the heat back to around 65 during the winter. looking at a camper to use at race tracks and other places etc with no hookups. some of them don't allow generator use overnight due to noise as well. of course we also plan to use it in places with hookups too.
Wonderful review, my biggest concern has always been a useful bathroom. you covered that very well and answered questions I would have eventually wondered about. I'm sold!
Thanks for the update! Two questions: Can you run the Alde and the heat pump at the same time to warm the camper up faster? The Alde isn’t like the truma aqua go is it? You still have to take a military shower right?
You absolutely can as they are separate systems. Just remember though that the heat pump only works down to about 40 degrees. If its colder than that outside, it won't work. We haven't ran out of hot water yet but its possible as its not like a water on demand time water heater.
Once again a home run... Just FYI: I just received my 2nd order from Redbudsuds. Love the scents and the ingredients are safe and naturally repel insects... they've been so bad here in WI because of the rain they still get to me but keeps me clean and smelling great.. Thank you for the recommendation on Redbudsuds. On down the road :)
You do know that there’s no bottom in your forward box, because propane is heavier than air. When it leaks it will leak out the bottom and be safe. Otherwise it will fill up the box and probably blow up. Just a thought.
Patrick', great video! You have me sold on the tab 400. We have been looking at the tab and really appreciate the good and honest review. Carl seems a lot better than "Buzz" especially when it comes to customer satisfaction.
I would say C@rl is better on both build quality, component parts and definitely customer service. The one caveat to all of that is C@rl was $16,000 more than was we paid for Buzz. That being said, we think it was worth every cent.
Great video. We had 2 400s parked next to us at the last rally, including Verna’s. We got a 2016 320 max s, new at the time for right around 16k, so as much as we loved the 400, we are satisfied with ours. The dealer said we could trade ours in and for 16 more, we could upgrade. I was tempted...
Our very first camper that we ever owned was a 2005 T@B. It didn't have a bathroom. We loved that camper and used it for 2 years before upgrading to a larger trailer. 13 years later....we finally got back into a T@B with our 400. We love it. I think all of the trailers made by NuCamp are top notch.
I see this trailer and love it. Its $54,000 For the small space. Quality i agree , But its still 54k. Others like Grand Design are in at $38k. And better space and layout BUT, Im still not sure lol
@@lizchilders4154 nitrogen is pretty common, I know Costco does that on all the tires there. Helps tire wear I guess in the fact that is doesn't leak through the tire as much as "plain" air, but keeping pressures maintained is the real key to tire wear and safety. Almost all tire failures are due to low air, then overheating followed by tread separation and a blow out. A TPMS is a great item to add to a trailer, will pay for itself on the first blowout disaster averted.
Hello Delaneys! THANK YOU very much for your informative videos!!!! What were your decisions from trading the Jayco Hummingbird for the T@B 400? My husband and I currently own a Flagstaff A-Frame, but the A-Frame is not air tight allowing mosquitoes to enter. The 400 looks beautiful, but I am concerned about the price and size. Where do you store your outside camping chairs, screen shelter, grill, etc.? Thank you!
The biggest factor for the change was the refrigerator never worked right on propane in the Hummingbird and after several attempts to fix it, Jayco just refused to do any more for us even though we had over 1 year left on our warranty. We carry our folding bag chairs in our 4runner. We don't have a screen room but I do carry my grill, sunshade, patio mat and our solar panel in the outdoor storage on the 400.
Travels with Delaney Thank you! I re-watched your video and saw the back storage. Sorry about your Hummingbird. We understand about refrigerator issues. We traveled in western USA for a month in a 30' Prowler, and our refrigerator never worked correctly. I think that we visited every repair shop available. One shop even replaced the refrigerator, but it still did not work. We called our refrigerator the "Demonic." Thank you so much for your awesome videos. Wish we had discovered you earlier. Thank you!
Joyce Moses Thank you! You definitely know then how frustrating it can be. We actually ran a contest on one trip for subscribers to guess how many bags of ice we would have to buy to keep our food cold! LOL
$23,280 for a new 2018 Tab 400. How is that price compared to when you purchased it? I mean we’re in mid 2019 so I figured prices for 2018 models would be less(?)
Storytelling In Motion That’s an excellent price. We payed $28,000 in Florida for ours. Prices can vary significantly from dealer to dealer and state to state.
Thanks so much for your videos. I am impressed with the quality of this unit. Can you weigh in on a woman of 72 owning this unit? Yes, prior usage of campers but my husband tended to the details. I am trainable. 😊😊. Can a SUV haul? I have a Chev Traverse. Again, thank you for your great and honest videos. Where is the Nucamp plant?
Hi Maggie! The NuCamp Factory is located in Sugarcreek, Ohio in the hear of Ohio Amish Country. We tow ours with our 2014 Toyota 4Runner which has a towing capacity of 5000#. Do you know what the towing capacity of your Traverse is? My guess is that you should be able to tow with it but you would want to look in your owners manual for towing capacities. The 320 is a bit smaller and a bit lighter weight but it also doesn't have a dedicated bed and a much smaller bath than the 320. We find the 400 every easy to hitch up and setup. You might consider putting on an electric jack stand to assist with setup and hitching.
Travels with Delaney thanks for your response. I can tow 5000. Just looked that up plus I do have the “trailering equipment” whatever that might be but know it is the heavy duty cooling system at least. That part of Ohio is around 5 hours from here. Not bad. Do you recommend going there? I already figured an electric jack. Thanks for that tip. Appreciate your comments. Wish me luck!
Thanks for this review. I'll be getting a 400 and it's nice to know that NuCamp stands behind their products. I remember that you said you bought your Tab at the Bradenton, FL dealership - I took note of that since I live near there - was the NuCamp factory closer to you? Would you have as much confidence taking it to the dealership for repairs?
We actually purchased ours at Gerzeny's in Lakeland, Florida when we were on vacation last December. For us, we are only 4 hours from the factory which is about the same distance as going to a dealer so I just prefer to have the factory do the work. I can speak to Gerzeny's service as we never had anything done there.
We love the 4Runner as a tow vehicle. It has plenty of power and plenty of breaking. I did a video on the 4Runner I believe last fall. We couldn't; be happier with it.
Delaney, my question is of a totally different nature than most. How has the fuel economy changed with the Four runner? Do you have the six or eight cylinder engine? I own a Four Runner so the question has relevance as I am looking at this trailer. Thanks!Ray Wiens
We loose about 8 mpg when we are towing our Tab 400. We averaged 11.5 mpg this summer. I tow at the speed limit up to 70 mph. Our 4Runner has the 4.0liter V-6 engine. We love the way it tows.
Hi Delaney... thanks for the reply. I later discovered you have a video about driving the trailer with the 4Runner. I have a 03 4Runner with 528K and also the 4.0 engine. It is running very well. Sounds like it is a comfortable pull with the 4Runner!The trailer is well built and also well thought out. The bathroom is a descent size and very function able though the sink might have a drainage issue. Nice to see a big sink. I have looked at different RV's and it is amazing how often the sink is too small to wash dishes in or there may be two small sinks... totally impractical. The dinette is one of the most comfortable I have ever sat in. A couple of comments/questions. Looks like the fridge can run five days on battery. Currently I have gone as long as three weeks without hook up... I have a tent trailer, but the fridge is on propane. I don't like the idea of carrying a generator so maybe if I go heavy duty on the solar that might work. I will need moveable panels as often we camp in trees which doesn't see a lot of sunlight. It sounds like the fridge is efficient, but having it also on propane would be helpful. Curious about the heating system. Sounds like it would take 4 or 5 hours to heat the trailer if it were freezing outside. I live in Canada and in the mountains it can be 25C during the day and 3 degrees at night in July. So heat is important. The 16,000 BTU in the tent trailer heats everything in about 10 minutes. I also want to be in a position to camp 6 months of the year meaning it could drop to -5C in the late fall or early spring. I guess Mr. Heater is a good idea. Do you feel like camping at -5C at night and maybe 5C during the day is realistic in this trailer. Would the water lines freeze or is there enough protection to handle 23F at night?Thanks for all your videos. They are extremely helpful. I am looking for a practical trailer; one that can be comfortably pulled by the 4Runner; useable 6 months of the year. Storage might be a bit of an issue with this trailer. I like to take a collapsible kayak along and I suppose it could go on the trailer floor while travelling. I see you use a roof carrier. One small trailer like this had a receiver at the back allowing for an extra storage compartment to be placed at the very back.How nice that you can see right through the trailer when driving. Not sure with the 03 4Runner as it sits a little lower. Again, thanks for all the info... it is very helplful!Ray
Hi P&P, Love the review, we're still considering a 400 and been emailing the team in OH on features, future model options, etc. On the microwave, you indicated you'd lose the upper cabinet storage, but with the one you bought taking up the under cabinet storage, isn't that kind of a wash (and more hassle having to pull it out)? Maybe I missed a point. Thanks again for all your insights on the 400!
We just prefer the upper storage space as its easier for us to get into. Plus, we can leave the microwave at home if we think we are not going to need it and we can also easlily plug it into the inverter to run it while we are boondocking.
We paid $29,000 for ours last December in Lakeland, Florida. However I can tell you that Millers Trailer Sales last weekend in Hershey had a show price of $25,299 on a Boondock Lite Tab 400.
No, not at this time, the toilet sits right on top the black tank, which is above the camper floor. Many awners use Happy Camper additive, which breaks down solid waste material very quickly.
@@aprilmarie1829 I don't have a Tab YET, but tow a Wells Cargo for work and have about 30K on it I think, anyway I always lube the ball, I think it helps with wear, noise and I have even been told handling as if it is dry that creates a lot of friction. Does make a mess that you want to wipe off as soon as unhitching. Reese makes a grease just for this. Anderson does make a plastic coated ball that doesn't require grease, I might go that route next ball I buy.
@@TravelswithDelaney I feel it is best to do a complete bearing service rather than just pump grease in. Takes more time, but I am not convinced all the old grunge gets flushed out plus you can replace the seals and inspect the bearings too. I don't have a Tab YET but have a Wells Cargo with a Dexter axle that is similar if not the same as the 400 and parts are readily available direct from Dexter including complete new hubs if you need them for relatively reasonable pricing. I run Mobile One synthetic grease and have run 33000 trouble free miles.
I know you feel the small microwave is a solution to having a built in microwave but it seems to me you are still taking up cabinet space plus you have to get the microwave out every time you need it. Plus, it takes up counter space. It's a solution to not having a built in, and I guess you can take it out of the camper if you want extra space but no totally a win.
You are correct that we are taking up some cabinet space however we like the option of taking it out if we need to in order to free up the space. And honestly , we like that it is tucked away were we don't see it when we don't need it. Another nice thing is I can plug it into our inverter and use it when we don't have power. We have used it several times at fuel stops to warm up dinner. A lot of it would just be personal preference as to whether you want a built in or not.
Travels with Delaney. We have not needed a microwave as we use our 3 qt Instant Pot to cook with as well as reheat foods. Just need to get creative on how to do that and be a little more patient.
Same. We bought one. Not sure we will use it. It is currently under the bed. We have an Instant Pot and Air Fryer which both fit under the sink. The Air Fryer can do almost everything a Microwave would do but better. We also have a small electric kettle from Amazon for coffee.
+Storytelling In Motion You’d be at the max of your towing capacity by the time you load your trailer with propane, water and supplies. We tow with a 4Runner that is rated for 5000#. I personally would be nervous being near or at maximum tow capacity.
Travels with Delaney thanks. What exactly did you do to prep the 4Runner for towing the tab? I’m clueless. I’ve heard ppl saying they had to have trailer brakes added to their vehicles. Is this something that is done to all or just under certain circumstances? Also, is it expensive to maintain the Tab? I’m worried about not being able to afford this lifestyle, which would make buying the Tab a burden later. Would you have gone with something simpler if you only planned on camping nearby? I see you use it a lot. You’re in the midwest (if I’m not mistaken). I’m in Massachusetts. You’re location is more strategic to moving to different areas. I think I’m mumbling now. It’s 4:15 A.M. and I cannot sleep with all these thoughts of the steps that I would like to take or should take. Ugh.
We installed our break controller but that was an easy install. Just a few wires to the harness that Toyota provides with the vehicle. We did add the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System to take out some rear squatting. That's really all we have done to it.
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YAY! A trailer review! I love those!! (Especially one that people actually use 😁)As we know, you could have 10 T@B 400's with 10 different owners, and it will look 10 different ways inside. What mattered to us when choosing a trailer was what we wanted in a camper:
1. A bathroom
2. An indoor cooking area
3. A dedicated bed
After that come all the other seemingly unlimited questions that follow - budget, tow ability (with the vehicle we already had), quality of build, storage capabilities, etc...hours of research!
It was only after I started following your documented events of the Hummingbird that I realized that there was something else I needed to pay attention to...CUSTOMER SERVICE. I think that's when we decided to 'up' the game on our trailer search for a more quality build camper, finally landing on the LGMax (although we liked the T@b 400 as well, the 2 side windows in the Max dinette area that open sealed the deal for us - as we've talked about, they are very similar and we have a few tweaks we'd do to both of them, lol!)
Let's face it - we have rolling homes that will need servicing at one time or another so I think the most important 'value' we can look for is indeed, a company that will not only stand by its product but listens to customer input for future improvements.
Can I be a Liberty Outdoors Little Guy fan AND a NuCamp fan....? Yep! It's all good.
Thanks so much for the honest and helpful review...as newbies ourselves, your reviews and advice have been indispensable to us as well as hundreds of others. We love ya!!
Safe travels, happy fall 🍁 and see you #ondowntheroad for sure ~ 💜
Great post as always Stacey! And you know here at TWD we love everyone regardless of what trailer they own! Looking forward to seeing you soon!!!
Those are the EXACT criteria for me. Could you do a video showing your rig and how you made the decision to go with the LG? Thanks.
Ditto! We love our 400 too. It took awhile to learn to tweak the parameters in the Alde, but the learning curve is manageable. We too love the quiet ducted air conditioning, and using the timer on the Alde is sweet. We wake up on cold mornings nice and toasty without the roar of a conventional propane heater disturbing your sleep. Here’s what I WISH NuCamp would have done instead of making the Avia: Make the length just two feet longer, rotating the bed so it can be a walk-around. Making that bed is not fun, but that’s such a minor “complaint”. Also, maybe making a slide out for the kitchen so two of you can pass easily. Maybe that’s not a good engineering decision, but it would be nice to have a wider corridor there. Bottom-line though is the bottom line. That isn’t a good marketing decision, but a 28 foot with all the additions in the Avia is a better decision. So we too would make the same decision to purchase. The winners on this camper are the European styling, low weight, low height, Alde, ducted heat and air, small, and our solar panels on the roof. Even when compared to something like let’s say Airstream Nest, this has so many better features and lower price, and that goes for the Bambi as well. And we considered them all, but the 400 won!
All of those are great points Robin! And you are right, the bed is lots of fun to make! LOL
We also love our T@b 400. We've had it just over a year now. Thanks for the idea to turn the upper two mattresses perpendicular to the bottom one. This is much more comfortable without the mattress "seam" running horizontally under both of us. Great suggestion!
Thank you! We have found that to be much more comfortable ourselves and since we don't really get under the bed, it works fine for us.
Your series on the TAB 400 has been incredibly helpful. Think we'll be much happier with this model over the 320. Thanks for such a great series!
Thank you!
Thank you!! We’re considering a tab 400. Your video helped a lot!!
Thank you! We loved our 400. They are well made trailers.
Really good review and also a ditto from us about the customer service. We had a water issue with our outdoor shower and indoor, and while camping on the western tip of Oregon, Cape Blanco, the warranty dept worked with us to replace our trailer with a new one. Unbelievable service asking us the color we would like! Within a month they shipped our new trailer to a dealer we were able to drive over to get. No question in my mind that their service is top notch! Thank you for your pitch on this great trailer.
Your story is a great example of why we love NuCamp! They take care of their customers.
Great video! Thinking on the Tab 400!!!
Great review Patrick. A++ Can’t believe it’s been 6 months already!
Don't tell anyone Mo but its actually approaching 9 months!!! Can you believe it?
We really appreciate your video. We love our 400 and have camped 16 nights in four different camping scenarios since our purchase mid-July. We have the factory solar with inverter and two six volt AGM batteries and are amazed with the flexibility of 400. We have installed both the tensioning springs and two rows of softer springs for the shoulder area. The bed comfort with a 3 in memory foam topper and the Froli tweaks make for a very comfortable bed. The 400 is perfect for us and to have all the features and space in a simple package without the complication of a slide out is ideal for us. I cannot think of a better matched camper for our needs
Thank you and congratulations on your 400! We could not agree with you more about it being a perfect trailer to match our needs as well
Appreciate your time and opinion on all your videos! We love our T@b 400, it's the perfect fit for the two of us. Ours is the same exterior color of yours and the interior of our sofa cushion is called "cafe" or brown. We also use the Command hooks as you can remove without damaging the wall. We do have the Doty Hill shade, it is well made but we find it difficult especially inserting the pole.
Thank you! I do like the cafe color for the cushions...I think it really warms up the look of the trailer.
Happy to hear that you are still pleased with your purchase... I bought mine a month ago but I am still in the process of inquiring about converting the toilet to a compost toilet and using the black tank for another gray tank... hopefully NuCamp will get back to me soon... I did have an issue with a faulty RV door lock which the dealer did replace ... And I just saw that one of the screen clips is missing... Hopefully NuCamp can just send me one and it is an easy fix for me... So very excited for my first outing... I would take it out now but I do not want to use the existing toilet... Want it fresh and clean for the change over... :) keep up your great vids... They are of great value since my dealer lacks knowledge of the T@B 400’s...
laughsdaily. I knew more about the T@b 400 than my dealer also (thanks TwD!). When they communicate with us, they keep calling it the Little Guy t@b. Ugh. Am hoping they do not order wrong parts due to the name confusion as we have her/him? In for minor fixes now.
Congratulations on your 400! I look forward to hearing how your switch of the toilet goes. That might be a modification I would be interested in as a way to increase the grey tank capacity.
Great thought! I was thinking the same thing. Do not have a T@B 400 yet but the toilet conversion is smart for many reasons. No blank tank issues, no dumping, no smells, more sanitary overall in my opinion. Bigger grey tank! Will be interested at what NuCamp says.
We have watched this for a second time and have come to love the T@B 400 even more, only thing that we will change out is the kitchen sink and add a Water Treatment System for drinking water.....THX again.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Outstanding and very informative. Nothing like having an owner give their honest opinion. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next offering.
Thanks Patrick!! Glad you are enjoying Carl so much. Looks like a fantastic camper. Great idea to do a 6 mos review - nice to know the +/- after some use. Have a great week!
We had several requests to do a true review now that we have used it quite a bit..it just took me awhile to get around to doing it. And yes, we do love C@rl!
I love my 400 and I’d buy it again as well! I do wish they would figure out an easier way to move the dinette table up and down. Mine is stored in a closet because it’s too heavy for me but I do like the couch my husband fixed for me. NuCamp people are awesome and so helpful! Can’t say enough good things about them. I can’t imagine ever buying another camper from anyone other than a NuCamp.
I would totally agree about being loyal to NuCamp! They truly do make their owners feel like family.
Travels with Delaney how long have they been in business?
nüCamp has come out with a much lighter table, they are using in the 2021 TaB400, and you can order one to go in the previous TaB400s. We got one to replace the heavy table, which was hard to deal with. The new lighter table is great, easy to move up and down.
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@@alholston-smith7631 that’s great to know! Thank you!!
Thanks for the update, great as always. Watching this is the only way we get to look at the T@B 400 as ours is coming any day now and we very excited.
How exciting! Congratulations on the upcoming 400!
Don’t mean to pick nits, but in the interest of providing all a correct URL, those are FORWARD SLASH, not BACK SLASH marks . I know you knew that, but you said the wrong thing. Love the videos...keep up the good work. Thanks for all you do!
Thank you
Really good info ! Thanks a lot .
Looking to get an used one . Btw!
Any tips what to pay attention to if I get an used one?
You may want to consider paying to have a certified RV inspector inspect it prior to purchase.
Great update! Thank you! I enjoy using a little microwave, too. Low wattage is great. It just takes a little longer.
Thank you for the great info and reply ~ yes, I follow Mandy and Kendrick also. Maybe I'll eventually be the second full-time 'senior' to live in a T@B. Bob Wells of CheapRVLiving interviewed a lovely T@B full timer named 'Sharon' a few years ago. She inspired me. 😊
CLEANING TIP: (Especially for glass)
First do an initial cleaning to get rid of the easily removed dirt.
Then use a 'clay bar' (like they use for detailing automotive paint) and water to remove even stubborn stuff. Keep surface wet at all times while using the clay. Spray bottle works just fine.
(Clay bar can be found locally or ... on Amazon of course.)
Thank you for the tip!
One of my table clips broke too! I emailed them and hope to hear back from them soon. Thanks for your video, very glad to hear you are happy with your T@B 400, looks like you guys have been having a great time! Video was informative, very helpful. Have a great week!
If you don't hear back, just call directly to NuCamp and ask for Elsie. She will take good care of you!
I'll tell her you told me to call!!
That's a good review. Six months and 12000 miles and only a broken clip is impressive by any standards. After seeing NuCamp personally I can see why your so happy with them. They are a well built trailer.
We have been very happy. I can definitely see the difference between this year and last years trailers although there was quite a price difference.
Love the dinette/couch combo. Much more useful to me that a bed convertible which I would never use. Seems they could replace that table with a lightweight swivel away like the small Lance campers do. Maybe you can install your own?
We keep trying to figure out what we want to do with the table. We rarely use it as a table and mainly keep it as a couch. We definitely would like something lighter.
Such an informative video. Yours helping me in my rv decision process. The bathroom is amazing.
We love the bathroom. We always refer to it as our luxurious wet bath.....the driest wet bath. in the industry!
Great review ..may I suggest for your screen measure a strip on the screen tape it of on both sides equal and spray paint a strip on it ...put a piece of card board on opposite side when spay paying to keep spray down, that may give you a visual line. Just a suggestion.
Yet another great Video! Good job Patrick!
TIP: I have a dog too and may be getting a NüCamp 400. On the screen door maybe spray paint on a stencil of some design (T@B?) so that your dog sees the design on the screen and knows something is in the way? Just a thought. Love you vids!
Great idea! That might work.
He glances lightly over the tires, but this can be a BIG issue. In this day of Brand X Chinese made trailer tires, you don't always get a reliable tire. If Nucamp has gone the extra yard to make sure that their supplier is making a tire that won't disintegrate this year, good on them. Ensuring that the quality you need is there in the places you can't see, is what sets a company apart from the makers of shiny junk.
I wish my 2021 had this huge outdoor storage bin. I’m lucky to just get my hoses in and one electric cord! To make it worse, the door is so small, it’s a challenge to get a white hose in there. I’ve had to buy a Zero G to stop the struggles!
I noticed they went to a very small door to access the outdoor storage.
Awesome!! Can hardly wait to get mine in a little less than 2 years. 👏👏 Thanks for the Frank review. Hope to see ya's down the road one day. 😉😀❤🇺🇸💙
Thank you Donna!
Hi there, thanks for all of your great videos on the T@b 400. You have mentioned reading forums for more info in some of your videos, can you recommend one or two?
If you are on Facebook, just search T@B and you will find a couple of forums on there. The official NuCamp forum is:tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/discussions
Great video...I’m new to rev living...buying my first 2021 Tab 320s...So if I am connected to shore power and keep the heat system running full time I can use my city water without my pipes freezing? I’ll be using a heated hose connection btw...also can I use a small space heater at the same time w the ALDE if I need it?
We used our T@B 400 in the winter and had no issues. We just used the fresh water tank so that we did not have to have a water hose attached to the trailer when it was freezing outside.
Great video thank you for sharing. I am looking at purchasing one of these. I actually was at Gerzenzy's today crawling all over the 400. I really liked what I saw.
We still love our 400! Its such a swell built trailer and the customer service from NuCamp is top notch!
Thank you for this video. I am looking to purchase a new TAB 400 for work and may need to Stay in it during cold weather. Have you had to stay in yours during the cold and how did it do? Ty in advance!
We camped in it this winter for a weekend and it did well. The Alde takes awhile to heat up a cold trailer but once it gets up to temp, it does a good job. We carried a Mr. Heater propane heater to use just to get the trailer up to temp and then we let the Alde take over.
As I watch this video, I giggle here and there because many of the little things we do that same. We store our leash in the top cubby on the door, plastic bags and trash liners for the trash can, and I also use the packing cubes for my clothes. My husband still hasn't retired his backpack but we wouldn't give up the wardrobe for the slightly larger fridge. We store both our hoses and extra water can in the front compartment. We also have a mat for when it rains tethered near the propane tank. Have you looked into getting a gauge for the propane tank? I am not sure how good they are but I am not comfortable not having any idea how much we have left. We also recently purchased a microwave but we put it under the bed and I am wondering how much I will use it there. I will have to try your method of putting it in the cupboard. I think I could clear some space for the stuff I currently have there in the top. Honestly I am not sure how much we would use it. We bought an air fryer and a mini instant pot and both work great for most things we would need. I also picked up a fold and go which is awesome. We grilled some pork chops and squash this weekend.
We used the Alde for the first time and it was lovely. It does take awhile to heat up so we are glad we picked up the Heater Buddy. I would take that over having hot air blowing. The radiant heat is so awesome once it heats up.
Mid September, we took our T@b back for a few issues and they are as follows:
- The door needed to be adjusted as it wouldn't close fully. Just needed adjustment and we also learned that the door has 2 positions. One is sealed and the other, like the windows, allows a bit of air for ventilation.
- The galley curved cabinet didn't close quite right. Just needed adjustment.
- An area behind the toilet was coming away from the wall. Just needed some caulk.
- The laminate on the edge of the table, started coming off. Easily fixed.
- The DVD player stopped working. They replaced it in 5 minutes.
- The biggy was the paint on the underside of the trailer was chipping which made me concerned that it would eventually rust. The dealership repainted the whole thing including the step and the tongue. It looked so good.
We are coming up on two months of ownership and we couldn't be happier. Our T@b is the bell of the ball at every campground. When people drive by, they rubberneck. Last weekend, we gave several tours and I am pretty sure I sold one to a couple who just weren't happy with their RPod. I would say that you shouldn't buy a T@b if you don't like attention. We have been out every weekend except the weekend we got the issues addressed. In early October, we will be driving out to see my aunt and go to the Balloon Festival in Albuquerque. I cannot thank you enough for the videos that gave me confidence to buy and tow a trailer. We just love pulling our little home with us and waking up in the middle of the night to a sky full of stars. My husband and I lay there finding the different constellations.
What an excellent post April! Thank you for sharing your experiences with everyone. Hopefully next summer we can get back out your way and meet up.
Hello April. Did you have all these issues within the first 2 months of owning it? Did you buy new or used? Thanks.
I love your videos, helped us decide to get the 400 Boon-dock.
What are the items plugged into the outlet by the battery, under your battery disconnect? I have something plugged in there too.... I THINK it is to charge the battery when hooked up to shore power. You have two hooked up to it.
We have the diamond box on the tongue, we are going to have to raise it to make it so we can add a weight distribution setup. We are towing with a four door Jeep Wrangler.
Our four speakers are all on Zone A; you have to Fade it to go front and back, like a car stereo. No big deal.
I believe that plug is the refrigerator and then I plugged in a power strip that I have installed at the foot of the bed to plug in our Amazon Fire Stick.
@@TravelswithDelaney It is the fridge that is plugged in, as it runs on AC when connected to shore power, and DC off the battery when no AC power is available. The WaVo converter/charge is directly wired to the 30-amp shore power plug.
So like your vids! You have to know that you were instrumental in my buying my T@B 400! I love this trailer ! ! ! !
I am a photographer and it is just glorious to get close to a location and "live" there for a week. Also it is small enough that you can utilize a tent site. In many National Parks it is possible to use tent sites when there are not a lot strictly "trailer" sites. The bed is just well, amazing! I did not believe you at first ..... COME ON! REALLY?....... I get quality, restful sleep and with the Alde turning on in the morning automatically.... heaven! I often get up at 4am to catch the morning light.
With the solar system I can go indefinably in cooler climates... it gives me just so much dang freedom!
That is awesome Richard! I hope people who are considering a 400 not only watch our video but read through everyone's comments. Your testimonials are the real measure of success of NuCamp.
How tall are you. I am considering the TAB 400 and I am 6 ft is the bed adequate for us bigger folks?
I am 6' tall myself and no issues. The bed is the length of a residential queen bed.
Nice job! Covered it all. Have had our 400 out 1 time on a week vacay. Love it! Our AC seems to be running very cold and we have a tough time seeing the control thermostat as it is so high up and seems very faint when on. Back at dealer to see what they can do to recalibrate. Love the quiet ducted air. Yes, sink drains so slow. Hope NuCamp figures that out. Hope future 400s have a bigger outside storage door too. Where do you have a cabin trashcan since you do not use the door one ? We have come up with the same conclusion to just use it to store other stuff.
We have a small trash can stored in the round cabinet below the sink. It works well there for us. The thermostat is very difficult to read in ours as well.
We bought this slim small waste basket at Home Depot. I couldn't find a link for it on their website though. It is about 12 inches tall, gray knotted plastic with handles on the top on each side. We use a rubber tie to secure it to the table leg for transit. I move it around a lot when I am cooking or working on something. I have also installed two Command hooks in silver outside for wet coats or to hang a large trash back next to the door.
Another Great Video Patrick! We have 4000 miles and 48 camping nights on our 2018 T@B400 and agree with your insights completely. The build quality and service is incredible. Towing handling is superb also. As far as features, travel trailer perfection is tough to achieve but the T@B400 comes close. One thing I am curious about: do you or Patty recall where you found the tiny trash can that you put on the wet bath wall ? that looks handy!
+John... I love that, too! I think this is the one from Amazon - Camco Cabinet Mount Trashcan- Mountable Trash Bin For Cabinet Doors and Tight Places, Won't Move Out of Place During Travel, Perfect For RVs, Campers, and More 3 Qt, 5" x 11" (43961)
Thanks Stacey!
We purchased that on Amazon actually. It's the perfect size for that area.
You beat me to it Stacey! LOL I may have to hire you to respond to all the comments.
I have 2 dogs -both have tried to go through screen door....I use a wooden baby gate to put in front of it inside the unit. When the baby gate is fully closed - it just fits in the door way...works great for me. When I enter I just move the baby gate to the right which is easiest.
We do the same thing with the baby gate and it’s worked well all summer for us
Oh, and thank you for sharing so much with us. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
+Storytelling In Motion Thank you for watching!
Have you met anyone retired and full time RV living with the T@B? I've been researching this for a year. Love your 'walk through' on all the features on the 400.
I don't think I have met anyone retired living in a 400 however Mandy Lea and her boyfriend Kendrick live in a Tab 320. She has a RUclips Channel as well: ruclips.net/user/MandyJayn
@@TravelswithDelaney I just bought a T@b 400 2 days ago and I am retiring in 2 years and I will travel alone for a couple years to see the US and Canada. I will be in mine for a long time. I do not think I will have any problems just being one person. Two people could feel crowded on extended trips I imagine.
Thank you for the update. I didn’t know the larger fridge was a three way. I don’t want it. The compressor fridge is better in my humble opinion. I also don’t want to loose the upper cabinet. A Walmart microwave on the shelf will be just fine. Looking forward to the see how the bed fix works. Thanks again.
I am looking forward to trying out those add-ons. I am just putting them in my hip area to firm it up a bit. i will keep you posted. Hopefully they will be here this week so I can try them out this coming weekend.
You don't want to lose any storage space in a cabinet to a microwave yet you store your microwave in a cabinet :) Sorry, had to giggle at that. Great video and thanks for sharing!!
missstsomewhere What we love though is the option to remove the microwave on trips when we know we won’t need or want it. If it’s permanently installed, then we don’t have that option.
Great review! We went smaller and just bought the 2019 Boondock Edge trailer. We look forward to using it down the road. Sounds like the company has a great reputation and the quality is very good 😊.
NuCamp is an amazing company with outstanding quality and unbelievable customer service!
One thing I don’t hear in the reviews mentioned about is the total weight which I read is around 3000 lb and how handles on the road on different size SUV s?
I know a pickup w 10-11 k pulling capacity wont feel a thing .
Can I get some inputs please?
Our T@B 400 weighed around 2800# unloaded and you could load it to 3500#. We towed it with a Toyota 4Runner that was rated for 5000#. We loved the pay it pulled our 400. Plenty of power and braking. The 4Runner is on a truck chassis.
Tks for tour, very nice. Have you experienced any condensation issues under mattress after froli system? Well organized, compact but gets you there.
You refer to your “ other” trailer, what did you have prior? Tks again great review after miles of travel. Most helpful.
We have not had any issues with moisture under our mattress. The froli allows for air flow between the bed frame and the mattresses. Our prior trailer was a Jayco Hummingbird.
Thank you for the update. I have been watching the reviews for a couple years and contemplating buying a Tab400 when I retire.
We’ve had ours now for almost a year and a half and still love it. We couldn’t be happier with the build quality and the customer support.
Thanks for sharing your experience with the T@B 400. I have a dealer a few miles from my house with both T@B 400/320s and Little Guy Max and Mini Max which I've looked at a couple of times (just was there last week). The T@B 400 is still my favorite of that type of trailer by far...it just feels like a nicer place to spend time, even though the Little Guy Max has a bit more space and more windows.
I did notice on the unit at my dealer, the 400 had the new yellow porch light, the new (and very nice) spring loaded aluminum entry step with lighting, and a new silver metal entry grab handle (not the lucite type you have)...as well as the new vented twin 6V batteries, and a built in microwave. The new vented battery case, while probably very practical long term, does eat up some precious cargo space in the basement.
I think we may be ready to order one this winter...but I need to get past the "what's coming out next" syndrome!!
Thats always difficult because each year trailer manufacturers just keep using their game with more features and gadgets. I definitely like some of the new features on the 2019 models....can't wait to see what NuCamp adds for the 2020's.
Tempus fugit. Get in and get out. If a new mod really matters to you you may be able to re-fit. Probably it wont matter as much as a missed week under the pines.
What gas mileage do you get with your 4 Runner towing your Tab 400, and is your engine a 6 cylinder ? Thank you. Nice looking setup.
I would like to know this too!
I average 11.5 mpg towing at about 65-70 mph. Normally I get about 19.5 mpg on the highway when not towing.
We are in the market for a TT and the 400 is in the number 1 spot, to date. However, we are holding off until the Hymer Touring GT hits our market. We do have a dog and our main concern, not just with the Tab but all the trailers we are considering is the screen door. With the screen closed can we put a doggie gate on the inside of the trailer door frame? Love your videos!
Thats an excellent idea for the dog gate....I will have to do some measuring and see if that is possible.
10/11/20 I've just seen your video, excellent information. I live in Bakersfield, CA. Having trouble finding a local Dealer ?? I feel the TAB 400 is what we need. Look forward to more videos from you. Take Care
Thank you! We have a whole playlist of 400 related videos that might be useful to you if you purchase one.
Thanks so much for the great vids on the 400, just about to purchase a 2019. One question about the alde not heating very fast in cold weather: Can you run the alde while trailering so the trailer is warm when you arrive?
Thanks again!
It is recommended to not run it during travel due to the fact of the propane and an open flame.
Great review!! Quick question: what was the cost of your nucamp trailer? I’ve heard it hovers around $22K.
Before we added on Solar and inverter, it was $38,500
Wow $38k I wanted to get one but I can’t swing that for this, guess I’ll keep shopping
@@jamespolucha6911 damn expensive
Thanks for the great post Patrick....did you ever get the information from Nucamp to see if you can travel and leave the windows in the position where they are locked but still allow some air to enter or escape the Tab? Also, What tire pressure do you maintain on the tab 400 tires when traveling?
I have not heard back from Marvin on the windows. I sent him an email but no response yet. I will try following up again with him on those. As for the tires, I just run them at the max stated on the side of the tire
We like our 400 - installed solar on the roof and never had a power issue. But our fridge is rather noisy and it for sure runs a lot. How much is your fridge on?
Do you have the 2 way or the 3 way fridge. We have the 2 way fridge. We haven't really noticed it being that noisy. It runs more the warmer outside it is. But we have been very happy with the 2 way refrigerator in our 400.
Tks again for those infos, I'm seriouly looking for a Tab 400, my main concern is the price because I'm living in Canada. See you next time.
Yes I want one. I need a towing vehicle first. What do you use?
Dayna Silvey We tow with a 2014 Toyota 4Runner
Good review and you are correct about the customer service. I have called twice and each time I was helped by Marvin and Creed to work out the problems I had. Have you had problems with the shade screens when you put them up and down? they tend to bow out when I put them down. one last question where did you mounted your inverter? In the compartment on the left side of the trailer or the battery compartment next to the battery?thank you
We have had some issues with the front blind in particular. I may try to do a Take 5 on the blinds and how we handle that issue. I mounted the inverter below the bed by the battery just like the factory does if you get the solar kit from them.
Love your video, but I'm curious why you didn't wash your TAB before you videoed it.
I work a full time job and make these videos in my free time. Unfortunately the video probably would not have gotten done if I had to wait to wash it.
Great review. 👍🏼 .... Tab 400 is on our wish list.
Thinking about trading in my Tab 320 for the 400. Only concern is the 2 way frig. Don't want to lose the closet though for the 3 way. Can you boondock for a few days running off the Battery? Does using solar keep it topped off enough? Good to hear an honest review. Love my 320, but finding it a bit too small.
We have found the refrigerator to be very efficient running off the battery. We boondocked for 8 nights this summer and the battery never went below 65%. I did run the generator 1 hour in the am and 1 hour in the pm to just put charge on the battery. Because we were in dense woods, I wasn't able to get much off of our solar.
@@TravelswithDelaney what kind of generator do you have? Would you consider this an all season camper? Would you take it skiing?
I have a suggestion on your gray tank set up a separate external container for your gray water only
We actually have a small 6 gallon tank for that but sometimes when boondocking, theres not necessarily a place near by to easily dump that container. And with having an SUV vs a Truck, we don't necessarily have a place to haul a really large external tank.
I get it
It looks like NuCamp makes a great product
They really do Adam and they back it up with top notch customer service.
do y'all run hot? how bad is it in there when dry camping with just the fans going? my wife and i run hot, we keep our A/C on 70 in the summer and turn the heat back to around 65 during the winter. looking at a camper to use at race tracks and other places etc with no hookups. some of them don't allow generator use overnight due to noise as well. of course we also plan to use it in places with hookups too.
We don't typically boondock if its too hot outside. We actually get very good air flow with the windows open and the fans going.
Wonderful review, my biggest concern has always been a useful bathroom. you covered that very well and answered questions I would have eventually wondered about.
I'm sold!
Thank you! We really do love our TaB 400!
Excellent review! Thank you.
Thank you!
Thanks for the update! Two questions: Can you run the Alde and the heat pump at the same time to warm the camper up faster? The Alde isn’t like the truma aqua go is it? You still have to take a military shower right?
You absolutely can as they are separate systems. Just remember though that the heat pump only works down to about 40 degrees. If its colder than that outside, it won't work. We haven't ran out of hot water yet but its possible as its not like a water on demand time water heater.
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I can't tell. Do you just love it?
We absolutely love it to the moon and back.
Once again a home run... Just FYI: I just received my 2nd order from Redbudsuds. Love the scents and the ingredients are safe and naturally repel insects... they've been so bad here in WI because of the rain they still get to me but keeps me clean and smelling great.. Thank you for the recommendation on Redbudsuds. On down the road :)
That is great Kathie! Next time I talk to Aubrey, I will pass along your comments to her. I know she will appreciate hearing that.
You do know that there’s no bottom in your forward box, because propane is heavier than air. When it leaks it will leak out the bottom and be safe. Otherwise it will fill up the box and probably blow up. Just a thought.
Nice trailer! Where do you store your dry food? Is there a pantry area?
We store our dry food in the slide out drawer below our refrigerator.
Patrick', great video! You have me sold on the tab 400. We have been looking at the tab and really appreciate the good and honest review. Carl seems a lot better than "Buzz" especially when it comes to customer satisfaction.
I would say C@rl is better on both build quality, component parts and definitely customer service. The one caveat to all of that is C@rl was $16,000 more than was we paid for Buzz. That being said, we think it was worth every cent.
@@TravelswithDelaney you get what you pay for, sometimes less and hardly ever more :)
Awesome review... thank you so much!!
Thank you very much!
Great video. We had 2 400s parked next to us at the last rally, including Verna’s. We got a 2016 320 max s, new at the time for right around 16k, so as much as we loved the 400, we are satisfied with ours. The dealer said we could trade ours in and for 16 more, we could upgrade. I was tempted...
Our very first camper that we ever owned was a 2005 T@B. It didn't have a bathroom. We loved that camper and used it for 2 years before upgrading to a larger trailer. 13 years later....we finally got back into a T@B with our 400. We love it. I think all of the trailers made by NuCamp are top notch.
Nice description. The trailer is heavier than alto safari.
I see this trailer and love it. Its $54,000 For the small space. Quality i agree , But its still 54k. Others like Grand Design are in at $38k. And better space and layout BUT, Im still not sure lol
400 de winterizing do you have a video
Yes! Here is the link: ruclips.net/video/0nzievy6RMk/видео.html
Great video Patrick. What brand of tires are on your Tab? I was going to ask how they held up then you showed us. 👍
I will need to check on the tires.....I don't know off the top of my head what brand they actually are.
Travels with Delaney . The tires are Nitrogen filled. We thought that was interesting. Goes along with the Nitrogen filled tires on our Tacoma.
@@lizchilders4154 nitrogen is pretty common, I know Costco does that on all the tires there. Helps tire wear I guess in the fact that is doesn't leak through the tire as much as "plain" air, but keeping pressures maintained is the real key to tire wear and safety. Almost all tire failures are due to low air, then overheating followed by tread separation and a blow out. A TPMS is a great item to add to a trailer, will pay for itself on the first blowout disaster averted.
Castle Rock is the name on the tires.
@@TravelswithDelaney Thanks Patrick. When I need to replace mine I'll consider that brand. 👍
Hello Delaneys! THANK YOU very much for your informative videos!!!! What were your decisions from trading the Jayco Hummingbird for the T@B 400? My husband and I currently own a Flagstaff A-Frame, but the A-Frame is not air tight allowing mosquitoes to enter. The 400 looks beautiful, but I am concerned about the price and size. Where do you store your outside camping chairs, screen shelter, grill, etc.? Thank you!
The biggest factor for the change was the refrigerator never worked right on propane in the Hummingbird and after several attempts to fix it, Jayco just refused to do any more for us even though we had over 1 year left on our warranty. We carry our folding bag chairs in our 4runner. We don't have a screen room but I do carry my grill, sunshade, patio mat and our solar panel in the outdoor storage on the 400.
Travels with Delaney ...the outdoor storage? is that the front bin where the propane is stored? Thank you!
Joyce Moses No, I’m referring to the under the bed storage that can be accessed from outside.
Travels with Delaney Thank you! I re-watched your video and saw the back storage. Sorry about your Hummingbird. We understand about refrigerator issues. We traveled in western USA for a month in a 30' Prowler, and our refrigerator never worked correctly. I think that we visited every repair shop available. One shop even replaced the refrigerator, but it still did not work. We called our refrigerator the "Demonic." Thank you so much for your awesome videos. Wish we had discovered you earlier. Thank you!
Joyce Moses Thank you! You definitely know then how frustrating it can be. We actually ran a contest on one trip for subscribers to guess how many bags of ice we would have to buy to keep our food cold! LOL
$23,280 for a new 2018 Tab 400. How is that price compared to when you purchased it? I mean we’re in mid 2019 so I figured prices for 2018 models would be less(?)
Storytelling In Motion That’s an excellent price. We payed $28,000 in Florida for ours. Prices can vary significantly from dealer to dealer and state to state.
Travels with Delaney I appreciate you. 👍🏼
Thanks so much for your videos. I am impressed with the quality of this unit. Can you weigh in on a woman of 72 owning this unit? Yes, prior usage of campers but my husband tended to the details. I am trainable. 😊😊. Can a SUV haul? I have a Chev Traverse. Again, thank you for your great and honest videos. Where is the Nucamp plant?
Hi Maggie! The NuCamp Factory is located in Sugarcreek, Ohio in the hear of Ohio Amish Country. We tow ours with our 2014 Toyota 4Runner which has a towing capacity of 5000#. Do you know what the towing capacity of your Traverse is? My guess is that you should be able to tow with it but you would want to look in your owners manual for towing capacities. The 320 is a bit smaller and a bit lighter weight but it also doesn't have a dedicated bed and a much smaller bath than the 320. We find the 400 every easy to hitch up and setup. You might consider putting on an electric jack stand to assist with setup and hitching.
Travels with Delaney thanks for your response. I can tow 5000. Just looked that up plus I do have the “trailering equipment” whatever that might be but know it is the heavy duty cooling system at least. That part of Ohio is around 5 hours from here. Not bad. Do you recommend going there? I already figured an electric jack. Thanks for that tip. Appreciate your comments. Wish me luck!
@@maggie5261 Thats great that you have the trailering package! You should be good with your Traverse as a tow vehicle.
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Thanks for this review. I'll be getting a 400 and it's nice to know that NuCamp stands behind their products. I remember that you said you bought your Tab at the Bradenton, FL dealership - I took note of that since I live near there - was the NuCamp factory closer to you? Would you have as much confidence taking it to the dealership for repairs?
We actually purchased ours at Gerzeny's in Lakeland, Florida when we were on vacation last December. For us, we are only 4 hours from the factory which is about the same distance as going to a dealer so I just prefer to have the factory do the work. I can speak to Gerzeny's service as we never had anything done there.
You may have a video, but I just discovered your channel. My question is how well you Toyota pulls the nucamp? Thank you
We love the 4Runner as a tow vehicle. It has plenty of power and plenty of breaking. I did a video on the 4Runner I believe last fall. We couldn't; be happier with it.
Delaney, my question is of a totally different nature than most. How has the fuel economy changed with the Four runner? Do you have the six or eight cylinder engine? I own a Four Runner so the question has relevance as I am looking at this trailer. Thanks!Ray Wiens
We loose about 8 mpg when we are towing our Tab 400. We averaged 11.5 mpg this summer. I tow at the speed limit up to 70 mph. Our 4Runner has the 4.0liter V-6 engine. We love the way it tows.
Hi Delaney... thanks for the reply. I later discovered you have a video about driving the trailer with the 4Runner. I have a 03 4Runner with 528K and also the 4.0 engine. It is running very well. Sounds like it is a comfortable pull with the 4Runner!The trailer is well built and also well thought out. The bathroom is a descent size and very function able though the sink might have a drainage issue. Nice to see a big sink. I have looked at different RV's and it is amazing how often the sink is too small to wash dishes in or there may be two small sinks... totally impractical. The dinette is one of the most comfortable I have ever sat in. A couple of comments/questions. Looks like the fridge can run five days on battery. Currently I have gone as long as three weeks without hook up... I have a tent trailer, but the fridge is on propane. I don't like the idea of carrying a generator so maybe if I go heavy duty on the solar that might work. I will need moveable panels as often we camp in trees which doesn't see a lot of sunlight. It sounds like the fridge is efficient, but having it also on propane would be helpful. Curious about the heating system. Sounds like it would take 4 or 5 hours to heat the trailer if it were freezing outside. I live in Canada and in the mountains it can be 25C during the day and 3 degrees at night in July. So heat is important. The 16,000 BTU in the tent trailer heats everything in about 10 minutes. I also want to be in a position to camp 6 months of the year meaning it could drop to -5C in the late fall or early spring. I guess Mr. Heater is a good idea. Do you feel like camping at -5C at night and maybe 5C during the day is realistic in this trailer. Would the water lines freeze or is there enough protection to handle 23F at night?Thanks for all your videos. They are extremely helpful. I am looking for a practical trailer; one that can be comfortably pulled by the 4Runner; useable 6 months of the year. Storage might be a bit of an issue with this trailer. I like to take a collapsible kayak along and I suppose it could go on the trailer floor while travelling. I see you use a roof carrier. One small trailer like this had a receiver at the back allowing for an extra storage compartment to be placed at the very back.How nice that you can see right through the trailer when driving. Not sure with the 03 4Runner as it sits a little lower. Again, thanks for all the info... it is very helplful!Ray
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Hi P&P, Love the review, we're still considering a 400 and been emailing the team in OH on features, future model options, etc. On the microwave, you indicated you'd lose the upper cabinet storage, but with the one you bought taking up the under cabinet storage, isn't that kind of a wash (and more hassle having to pull it out)? Maybe I missed a point. Thanks again for all your insights on the 400!
We just prefer the upper storage space as its easier for us to get into. Plus, we can leave the microwave at home if we think we are not going to need it and we can also easlily plug it into the inverter to run it while we are boondocking.
Northwest Dad having your own separate microwave will definitely allow for more options. 😊
Plexus, use it to clean and defog the outside and inside of the windows. It is made for Motorcycle windscreens, it works very well.
would the heat pump in the koolkat supplement til the alde comes up?
No because your heat pump only works down to about 40 degrees outside. So if its below 40 out, the heat pump won't do you any good.
am thinkn of buying a t@b boondock ] what did u pay for yours?
We paid $29,000 for ours last December in Lakeland, Florida. However I can tell you that Millers Trailer Sales last weekend in Hershey had a show price of $25,299 on a Boondock Lite Tab 400.
Very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for all the info! 👍🏼
You are welcome!
Is a macerator available on the T@B 400?
No, not at this time, the toilet sits right on top the black tank, which is above the camper floor. Many awners use Happy Camper additive, which breaks down solid waste material very quickly.
Patrick, have you repacked the grease in the wheel bearings? That might make a good video.
I have not. They have the ez lube fittings so I believe its a quick job. I just need to get me a grease gun and then I can tackle that one.
Yes, please make a video on this. Also I am curious if you ever lube the hitch ball and what you use. Ours is so noisy when it rains.
@@aprilmarie1829 I don't have a Tab YET, but tow a Wells Cargo for work and have about 30K on it I think, anyway I always lube the ball, I think it helps with wear, noise and I have even been told handling as if it is dry that creates a lot of friction. Does make a mess that you want to wipe off as soon as unhitching. Reese makes a grease just for this. Anderson does make a plastic coated ball that doesn't require grease, I might go that route next ball I buy.
Shelby H. Griggs Thank you for the tips! I found the Reese Lube on Amazon so I am going to give it a try. Yay!
@@TravelswithDelaney I feel it is best to do a complete bearing service rather than just pump grease in. Takes more time, but I am not convinced all the old grunge gets flushed out plus you can replace the seals and inspect the bearings too. I don't have a Tab YET but have a Wells Cargo with a Dexter axle that is similar if not the same as the 400 and parts are readily available direct from Dexter including complete new hubs if you need them for relatively reasonable pricing. I run Mobile One synthetic grease and have run 33000 trouble free miles.
Thank you
I believe they have a luxury version of the 400 in Europe
another 23 minutes and change of a good reason to buy the T@B 400! The Countdown Has Started! Great Video!
And if my video wasn't enough, check out all of the other 400 owners who have commented about their experiences as well. LOL
How does the trailer affect your gas mileage?
We loose about 8-9 miles per gallon when towing. I normally get 19.5 mpg but when towing I only average 11.5 mpg.
I know you feel the small microwave is a solution to having a built in microwave but it seems to me you are still taking up cabinet space plus you have to get the microwave out every time you need it. Plus, it takes up counter space. It's a solution to not having a built in, and I guess you can take it out of the camper if you want extra space but no totally a win.
You are correct that we are taking up some cabinet space however we like the option of taking it out if we need to in order to free up the space. And honestly , we like that it is tucked away were we don't see it when we don't need it. Another nice thing is I can plug it into our inverter and use it when we don't have power. We have used it several times at fuel stops to warm up dinner. A lot of it would just be personal preference as to whether you want a built in or not.
Travels with Delaney. We have not needed a microwave as we use our 3 qt Instant Pot to cook with as well as reheat foods. Just need to get creative on how to do that and be a little more patient.
Same. We bought one. Not sure we will use it. It is currently under the bed. We have an Instant Pot and Air Fryer which both fit under the sink. The Air Fryer can do almost everything a Microwave would do but better. We also have a small electric kettle from Amazon for coffee.
I had not thought about the air fryer for the 400. We have the 3qt instant pot.
Weight for this trailer is 2690#. Would a vehicle that pulls 3500# be ok?
+Storytelling In Motion You’d be at the max of your towing capacity by the time you load your trailer with propane, water and supplies. We tow with a 4Runner that is rated for 5000#. I personally would be nervous being near or at maximum tow capacity.
Travels with Delaney thanks. What exactly did you do to prep the 4Runner for towing the tab? I’m clueless. I’ve heard ppl saying they had to have trailer brakes added to their vehicles. Is this something that is done to all or just under certain circumstances? Also, is it expensive to maintain the Tab? I’m worried about not being able to afford this lifestyle, which would make buying the Tab a burden later. Would you have gone with something simpler if you only planned on camping nearby? I see you use it a lot. You’re in the midwest (if I’m not mistaken). I’m in Massachusetts. You’re location is more strategic to moving to different areas. I think I’m mumbling now. It’s 4:15 A.M. and I cannot sleep with all these thoughts of the steps that I would like to take or should take. Ugh.
We installed our break controller but that was an easy install. Just a few wires to the harness that Toyota provides with the vehicle. We did add the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System to take out some rear squatting. That's really all we have done to it.