Our T@b 400 isn't even a year old yet but has served us nicely in severe weather, 30 and 100 degree temperatures, and the very rough country roads of home. It was the only trailer, after more than 5 years of serious shopping (even checked out the Oliver in Howenwald) that fit my 6'7" husband and met our construction expectations. Even then, I wish it had extra long twin beds up front with an isle. Thank you for your channel!
We purchased our Tab 400 with factory solar 18 months ago which was an upgrade from an R-Pod 171. We have spent 88 nights and traveled about 19,000 miles so far. The build quality and NuCamp support continues to impress. We love our 400 and couldn't imagine traveling without it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your videos including your Take 5 series. Your body of work have been very beneficial to us as we progressed from newbies. Thank you and Happy Holidays.
@@infooptimalfitness7720 The Tab 400 has better suited our needs on many levels for 4 years and 35,000 miles. The build quality, product support, design and camping experience have far exceeded our previous 171.
Great review, Patrick. You have accumulated more miles and camping nights in two years than most weekend campers will in a decade or more, which certainly bodes well for long-term reliability. As you know, we purchased @stro, our 2019 T@B 400, just this past August. Your channel was certainly influential in helping us make that decision. Between you and Patty, a high level of general owner satisfaction as evidenced in the various forums, the company’s reputation for standing behind their products, and finally taking a factory tour and seeing for myself just how well these campers are designed and built, the decision was easy. We’ve only camped a half dozen times so far, but I can tell you this much: Every time we tour someone else’s camper, from small travel trailers to 5th wheels to six-figure Class A motorhomes, I get back into this little 400 and know we made the right choice.
NuCamp is an amazing company. Great people for sure. I definitely would recommend anyone take the tour if they can. They will be so impressed with how they are built
Congratulations on two years. I think we are only 50 day behind you on camping days, and we are equally happy with our purchase and experienced. Merry Christmas
Because of your videos we bought a 400 last December and we have thoroughly enjoyed camping in it this year. We have had Class A's for years but we find towing this small trailer suits us perfectly. Thanks for taking your time to keep us informed. Merry Christmas!
We actually bought our 2018 T@B 400 on a whim. We didn't know anything about them at all--we had gone to the dealership looking for an rPod and made an offer on the 400 the very next day. It's been really great to have your body of knowledge and information to draw from, since this is our first RV experience. I think the two upgrades we'd like to tackle first are installing solar (no factory solar on ours) and the Maxx fan. We can't wait to get it out from undercover (we did spring for the Pahaque cover, which is pretty great) and go on the road! Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and I'm so glad to hear that you still love your trailer after 2 years.
You couldn’t have made a better “whim” purchase! LOL. We love that Max Air fan and the solar is great for keeping the battery charged especially when driving
I am going to purchase a T@B 400 Boondock next year. This video was so interesting because not only was it a testimonial of their customer service, many of the upgrades you talked about I was interested in are now standard on the 2021 model I want to buy. Thank you for your insight and giving me the confidence to know I am buying the right camper for me and from the right manufacturer!
Excellent video as usual guys. I seriously considered a TAB 400 back in 2018 but found a used 2016 Airstream Bambi Sport (our first RV) in great shape & good price last January 2019. I may step up to a little larger Airstream or TAB 400 in another year or so when I retire. Thanks for all your info and entertaining TH-cams. Jeff in Alabama
We definitely live the Airstreams as well and had considered a Bambi when we were shopping but the new ones were a bit out of our price range. Airstreams are definitely an American Icon and my guess is someday we will eventually own one.
After following your TH-cam channel, I purchased my 2020 Tab 400 Boondock Lite this past September. It came with the Microwave, Solar, 3 way larger fridge, etc. Only used it a couple of times before having to put away for the winter. Looking forward to lots of weekend use next summer. Keep up the great videos.
I have a 2014 T@G which the left/driver’s side wall delaminated after the warranty expired. NuCamp paid to ship the camper back to Ohio. I opted to drive from Colorado to Chicago on a business trip and the kept driving to pick it up in Ohio. They had repaired the wall, made a few upgrades, and charged $0. Solid customer service! We’re considering upgrading to a somewhat larger camper and a T@B is on the list.
Our good friends bought what looks like the same trailer. They had the same floor issue, but it got fixed and they really happy with it. Great video glad we found your channel.
Thank you and welcome to our channel! We subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching your videos! We love our NuCamp T@B 400. They are made over in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Well built trailers by an amazing company.
This is a great idea for a video, and as always, your presentation is very thorough and professional. It looks like you have a fine quality trailer, and have taken great care of it. Your mileage on the trailer is significant and it sounds like your upgrades compliment the T@B very nicely. Thank you sharing your experience with the T@B 400.
In my happy opinion the 400 is the finest one on the market today. We’re going to order ours after the Kansas City RV show in February. First I want to see the one with the rearranged sleeping arrangements. All the upgrades you have talked about will be one it when it’s ordered. Thanks again and merry Christmas.
I hope you will produce a video of your RV & the upgrades shortly after buying & camping in it. Clearly you are a Missourian at heart; from the "Show ME" State.
Thanks for your chat and honest evaluation of your lovely caravan.. I am a hairdresser for the last 42 years and so I totally understand why Pattie would need it!😂😂😂 nothing comes between a woman and her hairdryer! I may have a look myself to buy a caravan like your one. I feel I could handle it. Thanks once again. That was great! Best wishes. Peter (UK)❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am so glad to have found your video we're just about ready to order one of these and I can't wait all of your your upgrade are awesome I'm going to do the very same thing and I think I'll go ahead and have that fancy diamond plate bucket put on when I buy it and the axel upgrade and maybe uplift thank you brother
Very informative for T@b owners now, in the future, or those just looking for a smaller trailer. The message that shines through all is the great customer service NuCamp stands behind. We know how much you love C@rl - Great video, Patrick! Safe travels and can't wait to hear about that new lithium battery. C@rl's definitely gonna be the cool kid on the block! ~💜
Thanks for the video.. We were just talking today about a video we are going to make on our Keystone Passport and all the upgrades, factory fixes etc. We are going to wait till February to push that out on our Trailer Anniversary.. We love our Trailer as it came off the lot, but have done some cool things to make it better and our own. Thanks for sharing this video!
Check the adhesive around the vent of the bathroom on the roof ,we had a leak last summer . Luckily it was in the bathroom. I replace the caulking around both vents with some sort of thick tape that they use on slide out Works good Make the scratch on plastics disappear whit a compound specific for plastic like head lights It will bring your windows like new and the black trims around the tab .no need for a buffer just elbow grease ! Thank you ,we share the same feeling than yours on ´´Charlotte ´´ a 2018 as well .
This makes me miss my T@b. I have not heard anything on the replacement. It has been two months. I haven’t pressed because I couldn’t go pick it up if it was in due to my surgery but I am wondering. Great video!
I've clicked the "thumbs UP" icon, watched your video twice, & read all the replies B4 I composed the following: 25,000 miles in two years, 127 camping days/nights is definitely using your trailer for traveling rather than parking it in storage for 11 months out of the year like so many RV'ers. I have yet to see a video on any nüCamp product that has been a "Lemon"; the overwhelming consensus about nüCamp products is FAVORABLE. The fact that the 2018 nüCamp Rendezvous sold out in 8 hours just about says it all. I liked the part where you are specific about the maintenance you've had done & the upgrades you did to make C@RL even more suitable & comfortable for you & Patti. I'm looking forward to your 2021 trip to Alaska and a 5-year REVIEW of C@RL in 2022. I've heard some scuttlebutt about nüCamp coming out with a 4-Season option & am wondering if that is something you will consider buying? My insulated & converted camper is a 1992 Ford E250 Cargo Van.
I'm in the Boston MA area, you're fortunate to be close to the factory. I've had terrible experiences with RV dealers that also offer "service". I'm looking at a Sunray 149 or the Tab 400. Really appreciate your insight and experience
Nice video. We are still doing great with our Jayco Hummingbird. We got really lucky with our Hummer and it has performed great. Glad that you are pleased with the T@b 400. Maybe someday....
I’ve had my 400 for two years as well. I love it!! Had two have a few things fixed the first year (especially the ALDE system). Now all is good and best purchase I ever made!
We traded our T@B 320 Boondock Edge back to our dealer and bought a T@B 400. We have only used it once before storing it beside our home for the winter. I winterized the trailer and we have a space heater inside the unit to prevent any moisture build up. We tow the trailer with a 2016 Honda Pilot AWD and on our first outing everything worked really well. Summer of 2020 will see a lot of weekend trips as we have 4 days a week when we are both home. A,so, we will take a longer trip probably to eastern Canada. I totally agree this is a quality trailer. For many years we had a 25’ Airstream and we are both experienced RVers. Our trips are usually long distances and this new T@B 400 will see a lot of use. I feel confident in the trailer and the quality.
Sounds like a great rig. Very happy. Not sure when you recorded this but you forgot to mention your battery upgrade which was a good one. I know when I saw it it looked great. This was a nice update. Thanks for the share.
I appreciate all the things you report on. I also have a 2018 T@B 400, just a bit newer than yours. I'm really curious to see how the new battery works out, and the axle swap out for the boondock axle, there are a few places I've been that I worried a bit about the ground clearance, fortunately haven't hit anything yet.
Great video. I’m looking to buy a used Tab400. I don’t like the new “bunk bed” layout, much prefer the older dinette. Newly subscribed and will check out your past videos. Thanks!
Two years in one trailer sounds like a long time... I know y’all aren’t full time, but you’re in your trailer a lot... you guys seem to do a great job of keep up ...
Hi Delaney, thank you so much for taking the time to post your videos... They have been invaluable to a newbie such as myself. May I ask where/did you obtain the larger diamond cut front tub?
Thank you! We purchased it directly from NuCamp when we had our trailer into the factory service center for repairs. Your dealer should be able to order one for you.
I actually bought from an individual and I need to look into getting it serviced by a dealer. It's 3 yrs old not sure if bearings or heating system has ever been serviced. 🤔☺️😊
What a helpful video. Thanks for the useful information. I'm about to purchase my first T@B camper and found a lot of great tips. One thing I'm curious about is electricity generation & storage. I plan on doing mostly self-contained camping so could use a considerable amount of electricity for lights, heat, computer, etc. Do you have a generator on your T@B 400? Is there a dedicated space for a generator? If not, how do you generate/produce & store electricity other than the solar panel you discussed in the video? Any tips/suggestions/information is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
We looked at the 400 and liked it very much, but we own a ford f 350 and I started looking at truck campers and that’s what we have now it’s a Lance Truck Camper model 855S is very nice and yes we have had some issues some major and some miner, 600 miles from dealer, and 2800 from factory so I have actually taken care of everything my self. Lance is now owned by the REV group and I am 90 percent sure I would not buy a Lance product again. Charlie & Mary
@@TravelswithDelaney Mortons on the Move have a Lance Truck Camper they took with them on their very well documented trip to Alaska this past summer. And their camper is outfitted with 2 Battle Born Batteries.
AZ Claimjumper we do like our Lance but we have had some issues with it that we should not have had .it is a very nice truck camper , lance does use a lot of quality metals in their campers but the quality workmanship was lacking in our TC camper , we do have everything fixed now and looking good.
I always feel deep empathy toward anyone that buys anything that is supposedly made by a quality mfg that has major "issues" with the product. Sadly, there are a few "Lemons" with most anything manufactured.
Great information. Way too small for us. It seem Nu Camp took care of all the issues. Service after the sale is always great. I haven't decided to go solar yet. Still thinking about it. Love the diamond plate, and storage too. Nice! I have a Max Air I haven't installed yet. I'm waiting for summer. Nice upgrades. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your 2018 NuCamp T@B 400. Merry Christmas!
Theme I am hearing is have the work done by the oem manufacturer if you want it done right. Tons of horror stories of shoddy workmanship at dealers. Unfortunately I am in California and can't drive 2k miles every time I need service.
We recently bought a 2021 TAB 400. The cushion nearest the kitchenette is upholstered with the wrong side up. We have asked NuCamp to send us a cushion that is correctly upholstered. The representative informed us that the cushions should be used with the brown quilted/industrial grade trim on top and that the cushion in question is correctly upholstered. It seems odd to me that the tag on the cushion is attached to that side. Cushions don’t have tags sewn into their top side. Has anyone else had this problem?
While listening, I thought wow, a lot of things have gone wrong with their Tab, but when you mentioned how many miles you have logged in the past year, it doesn’t sound so bad.
Hi, Thanks for this very informative video! I have been researching this RV for some time now and am quite sure it is the one for me! I live in Canada on the west coast so experience some pretty cold weather. Wondering how insulated your Tab is?
We have found it to be very good in cold weather. We have camped in temperature that get below freezing at night and have been plenty toasty in it using the Alde Heating system. As long as you keep a vent and window cracked, we have not experience significant condensation on the walls like we have with prior trailers that we have owned. I know we have had several subscribers who own T@B 400's on the west coast both in Washington and up in Vancouver. I have never heard them say they have had an issue with cold weather.
We want one. This would be our first camper so we have zero experience. We’re wondering how you fair with the small tanks sizes? Only 18 gallons of grey, isn’t that 1 or 2 showers? Thanks!
If you upgrade to the pitched axle is it a heavier rated axle with bigger hubs and shafts? I recently purchased a Hummingbird, oh I know your issues you had, but I wanted a specific floor plan the only thing was that the dealer didn’t have it the Baja package and that’s what I wanted, however I wheeled the price pretty darn low. I wish my budget would accommodate a TAB 400 because they had a used 18 and that’s what I went to see unfortunately it was 20 miles north of the dealer at a show and we never made it there. I had really wanted to see one of these trailers up close I happened to run into the guy who bought it though later on when I went to pick up my trailer I spoke to him and all I can say is that he paid near what they were asking for it used and that was close to 24K still too rich for me right now.
Travels with Delaney so far very pleased with the HB it does pull well. It has the front Murphy bed and the bathroom in the rear. The bathroom is the gem of the trailer so much room and lots of storage. Thanks Merry Christmas.
Greetings, Love the Blog and the 400. Your 4Runner- is it ok for pulling this trailer? I was under the impression that it towed 5000lbs and the 400 is almost that. Comments and suggestion on this.. Jim
I do not actually. I believe NuCamp at one time did a video on how to change the tire. You might check out their TH-cam channel and see if it is still there.
Hi from Idaho! Thank you for the informative update on your Tab 400. I have a 2018 Forest River No Boundaries 16.5. I love it -- it's very rugged and functional. But I'm thinking of switching to something a little more sleek and light, so I have been looking at the Tab 400 Boondock. I want the ruggedness of a boondock package, since that is mostly what I do. I have a couple of questions that I have not seen answered on the NuCamp site. Where are the batteries? It does not look like they are up front on the tongue. Also, the NuCamp website mentions 2-way fridge -- either 110V or 12V. In my experience, a fridge will use up the batteries in a few hours. Does it have a propane fridge or how does it work without using up the batteries? Does it have a propane furnace? Thanks and happy camping!
The batteries in a 400 are located in the back of the trailer under the bed. The furnace is the Alde heating system which is a radiant heat system. It can be ran on propane or 110. The 2 way refrigerator they use is a compressor refrigerator so it is much more efficient on battery than the traditional RV refrigerator. I believe if you go with the larger refrigerator option in the 400, it is a 2 way 110/propane refrigerator. Hope that helps some.
@@TravelswithDelaney Thank you, very helpful. I also found a website that described the Aldi heating system. And I found your videos on how long the battery lasts when running the fridge (4 days), and how much propane the heating system used under very challenging conditions. Great job. Your videos are well done and informative. The T@B 400 Solo is very appealing to me, but it's running neck and neck with the Little Guy Max, which has way more window space and a 3-way fridge!
Hey Patrick and Patty, Thanks for your awesome videos. I have a quick question…how do you store your Tab after you winterize it? Do you have to leave it plugged in to keep the battery charged. I have to solar, but park my Tab under an awning so it doesn’t get direct sunlight. Also is there an app to use to monitor solar and the AGM 6 volt batteries? Sorry for all the questions I’m a newbie to getting a Tab.
We keep our trailer plugged in all winter and actually keep heat on in it so that our lithium batteries do not get too cold. We use our trailer all winter long so we don’t want to remove the batteries. IF we were not going to camp in the winter, then I would remove the batteries and bring them inside and not keep the power on. Does your T@B have the Victron Solar Controller? If so, YES! Just download the Victron App and you will be able to monitor your batteries and the solar coming in.
I'm thinking of purchasing a 2018 Tab400 and was wondering what the 2 months were when they had the flooring issue ? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance...!
I noticed that your windows are starting to look a bit milky and cloudy and I am pretty sure that is not just dust from the road. Sorry to see this as I had hoped they improved the plastic bubble windows similar to the ones I had on my Chalet 2005. Our Chalet windows suffered from the sun exposure and began to cloud up after only a year or two. It was like looking at the scenery through a sheer curtain rather than the windows being crisp and clear as when new. We tried all kinds of recommended treatments to try to return the windows to a more clear (as new) state. Nothing worked. I am curious to know if you are finding the windows have hazed up and if you tried anything to make them clearer.
I am new to the RV. You seem to be an expert. I looked at Aliner Ascape ST and KZ Sportsmen Classic SE130RB. Do you have any opinion on the small travel trailer?
I am not expert but we have owned several trailers over the 15 years we have been camping. I am not familiar with the KZ Sportmen but we have looked at the Aliners before and they seem to be well built. Plus I always thought they would be so much easier to tow since they fold down.
Its pretty normal for any new RV regardless of what you spend. We know people who bought 100K + motorhomes and 5th wheels that still have issues. The key is to find a manufacturer like NuCamp who takes care of the issues for you.
It will charge some from the tow vehicle but not enough to charge up the battery after several days of.boo docking. Your tow vehicle takes care of its own battery first so your trailer only gets the leftover power.
@@azclaimjumperit most assuredly could with a bit of prep. Nucamp uses a 7 pin plug that has a pin specially to supply tow vehicle power to the trailer. With a properly wired tow vehicle it will absolutely charge the trailer.......I use it every trip
@@azclaimjumper Patrick is correct when he said that charging from the vehicle isn't practical while boondocking. But in the video he stated that solar augmented the charge for the vehicle while towing. I haven't found my factory installed solar all that fantastic on my tab.
Due to COVID, we did not. We are hoping to go wither in 2024 or 2025 once we have both left our full time jobs and transitioned into new remote careers. We decided that waiting a coupe more years will provide us with more timer the trip.
We were there on vacation plus we owned a 2nd trailer that was parked in Florida on a seasonal lot that we wanted to get rid of. So it just worked out well as they took both trailers on trade
We still love NuCamp and have so many friends that are both owners or work at NuCamp! Someday when they come out with a trailer in the 23-25' length with a walkaround bed, I am sure we will be back
What are the ugly mis matched color discs ?? the ones just behind and left of the sink climbing the wall ? They must be from the pocket drill holes??? HIDEOUS !!!! RUNIS the whole clean vibe of the interior.
We have had ours for 2 years and honestly has much as we have used ours, we think it has done very well. We have owned 8 RV's over the last 15 years and this is by far one of the best that we have owned. And its backed by a manufacture that actually honors their warranty and stands behind the product. We could not be happier.
Check out this playlist on our 2018 NuCamp T@B 400 for more information: th-cam.com/video/gp7kMWT_OV4/w-d-xo.html
Our T@b 400 isn't even a year old yet but has served us nicely in severe weather, 30 and 100 degree temperatures, and the very rough country roads of home. It was the only trailer, after more than 5 years of serious shopping (even checked out the Oliver in Howenwald) that fit my 6'7" husband and met our construction expectations. Even then, I wish it had extra long twin beds up front with an isle. Thank you for your channel!
We’re glad to hear you’re happy with your 400. We love ours.
We purchased our Tab 400 with factory solar 18 months ago which was an upgrade from an R-Pod 171. We have spent 88 nights and traveled about 19,000 miles so far. The build quality and NuCamp support continues to impress. We love our 400 and couldn't imagine traveling without it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your videos including your Take 5 series. Your body of work have been very beneficial to us as we progressed from newbies. Thank you and Happy Holidays.
Thank you! It’s always wonderful to hear other owners loving their NuCamp trailers as much as we do.
I was looking at getting either the R Pod 171 or Tab 400. What made you move on from the 171?
@@infooptimalfitness7720 The Tab 400 has better suited our needs on many levels for 4 years and 35,000 miles. The build quality, product support, design and camping experience have far exceeded our previous 171.
@@denisbrown5716 Excellent! The more I research the 400 the more I am sold on it. When I walked in the 400 I could just feel the quality.
Great review, Patrick. You have accumulated more miles and camping nights in two years than most weekend campers will in a decade or more, which certainly bodes well for long-term reliability. As you know, we purchased @stro, our 2019 T@B 400, just this past August. Your channel was certainly influential in helping us make that decision. Between you and Patty, a high level of general owner satisfaction as evidenced in the various forums, the company’s reputation for standing behind their products, and finally taking a factory tour and seeing for myself just how well these campers are designed and built, the decision was easy. We’ve only camped a half dozen times so far, but I can tell you this much: Every time we tour someone else’s camper, from small travel trailers to 5th wheels to six-figure Class A motorhomes, I get back into this little 400 and know we made the right choice.
NuCamp is an amazing company. Great people for sure. I definitely would recommend anyone take the tour if they can. They will be so impressed with how they are built
I bought a 2017 Tab 320.... I am still amazed at the quality. My wife has a tough time getting me out of it....lol Great job NuCamp!
We love our 400 and NuCamp!
Congratulations on two years. I think we are only 50 day behind you on camping days, and we are equally happy with our purchase and experienced. Merry Christmas
Thank you! Merry Christmas To You too!
Because of your videos we bought a 400 last December and we have thoroughly enjoyed camping in it this year. We have had Class A's for years but we find towing this small trailer suits us perfectly. Thanks for taking your time to keep us informed. Merry Christmas!
So glad to hear you’re loving yours! Merry Christmas l!
We actually bought our 2018 T@B 400 on a whim. We didn't know anything about them at all--we had gone to the dealership looking for an rPod and made an offer on the 400 the very next day. It's been really great to have your body of knowledge and information to draw from, since this is our first RV experience. I think the two upgrades we'd like to tackle first are installing solar (no factory solar on ours) and the Maxx fan. We can't wait to get it out from undercover (we did spring for the Pahaque cover, which is pretty great) and go on the road! Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and I'm so glad to hear that you still love your trailer after 2 years.
You couldn’t have made a better “whim” purchase! LOL. We love that Max Air fan and the solar is great for keeping the battery charged especially when driving
I am going to purchase a T@B 400 Boondock next year. This video was so interesting because not only was it a testimonial of their customer service, many of the upgrades you talked about I was interested in are now standard on the 2021 model I want to buy. Thank you for your insight and giving me the confidence to know I am buying the right camper for me and from the right manufacturer!
Thank you! NuCamp is a great company and they build very good trailers. And if there is something wrong, they take care of the issue.
Excellent video as usual guys.
I seriously considered a TAB 400 back in 2018 but found a used 2016 Airstream Bambi Sport (our first RV) in great shape & good price last January 2019. I may step up to a little larger Airstream or TAB 400 in another year or so when I retire. Thanks for all your info and entertaining TH-cams.
Jeff in Alabama
We definitely live the Airstreams as well and had considered a Bambi when we were shopping but the new ones were a bit out of our price range. Airstreams are definitely an American Icon and my guess is someday we will eventually own one.
We agree. The NuCamp service/support team is awesome!!!
They are an amazing group of people
It’s official, I’ve made up my mind. Thanks so much for a video that actually helps a potential buyer. 👍
You are welcome!
After following your TH-cam channel, I purchased my 2020 Tab 400 Boondock Lite this past September. It came with the Microwave, Solar, 3 way larger fridge, etc. Only used it a couple of times before having to put away for the winter. Looking forward to lots of weekend use next summer. Keep up the great videos.
Congratulations on your 400! You are going to love it! Spring can't come soon enough for us so we can get back out in ours.
I have a 2014 T@G which the left/driver’s side wall delaminated after the warranty expired. NuCamp paid to ship the camper back to Ohio. I opted to drive from Colorado to Chicago on a business trip and the kept driving to pick it up in Ohio. They had repaired the wall, made a few upgrades, and charged $0. Solid customer service!
We’re considering upgrading to a somewhat larger camper and a T@B is on the list.
We still think NuCamp is the best for customer service.
Our good friends bought what looks like the same trailer. They had the same floor issue, but it got fixed and they really happy with it. Great video glad we found your channel.
Thank you and welcome to our channel! We subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching your videos! We love our NuCamp T@B 400. They are made over in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Well built trailers by an amazing company.
This is a great idea for a video, and as always, your presentation is very thorough and professional. It looks like you have a fine quality trailer, and have taken great care of it. Your mileage on the trailer is significant and it sounds like your upgrades compliment the T@B very nicely. Thank you sharing your experience with the T@B 400.
Thank you! We are definitely very happy with both the trailer and the company that made it b
Wow 2 years have gone by really fast. Happy holidays to you all!
I know!! Hard to believe it’s been 2 years already
In my happy opinion the 400 is the finest one on the market today. We’re going to order ours after the Kansas City RV show in February. First I want to see the one with the rearranged sleeping arrangements. All the upgrades you have talked about will be one it when it’s ordered. Thanks again and merry Christmas.
We couldn’t agree with you more about it being one of the finest on the market! Plus it’s backed up by an amazing company
I hope you will produce a video of your RV & the upgrades shortly after buying & camping in it. Clearly you are a Missourian at heart; from the "Show ME" State.
Thanks for your chat and honest evaluation of your lovely caravan.. I am a hairdresser for the last 42 years and so I totally understand why Pattie would need it!😂😂😂 nothing comes between a woman and her hairdryer! I may have a look myself to buy a caravan like your one. I feel I could handle it. Thanks once again. That was great! Best wishes. Peter (UK)❤️❤️❤️❤️
She does get cranky if she doesn’t get to dry her hair! LOL. Merry Christmas
I am so glad to have found your video we're just about ready to order one of these and I can't wait all of your your upgrade are awesome I'm going to do the very same thing and I think I'll go ahead and have that fancy diamond plate bucket put on when I buy it and the axel upgrade and maybe uplift thank you brother
We loved our T@B 400! It was a very well built trailer and we found the company to be one of tech most helpful RV companies we have ever dealt with.
Very informative for T@b owners now, in the future, or those just looking for a smaller trailer. The message that shines through all is the great customer service NuCamp stands behind. We know how much you love C@rl - Great video, Patrick! Safe travels and can't wait to hear about that new lithium battery. C@rl's definitely gonna be the cool kid on the block! ~💜
Thank you Stacey! We do love our NuCamp family....they are an amazing organization. Merry Christmas to you both!
Wonderful to hear! I’m going to be buying a Nucamp t@b 400 very soon given your terrific reviews.
We have loved our 400. It is well built and the company has amazing customer service. The trailer has everything in it that we need.
Thanks for the video.. We were just talking today about a video we are going to make on our Keystone Passport and all the upgrades, factory fixes etc. We are going to wait till February to push that out on our Trailer Anniversary.. We love our Trailer as it came off the lot, but have done some cool things to make it better and our own. Thanks for sharing this video!
Modifications are a great way to make a trailer work for you and make it feel more like home.
Check the adhesive around the vent of the bathroom on the roof ,we had a leak last summer .
Luckily it was in the bathroom.
I replace the caulking around both vents with some sort of thick tape that they use on slide out
Works good
Make the scratch on plastics disappear whit a compound specific for plastic like head lights
It will bring your windows like new and the black trims around the tab .no need for a buffer just elbow grease !
Thank you ,we share the same feeling than yours on ´´Charlotte ´´ a 2018 as well .
Thanks for the tips on the windows! We will give it a try.
This makes me miss my T@b. I have not heard anything on the replacement. It has been two months. I haven’t pressed because I couldn’t go pick it up if it was in due to my surgery but I am wondering. Great video!
Can’t wait to see your new trailer! How exciting
I've clicked the "thumbs UP" icon, watched your video twice, & read all the replies B4 I composed the following:
25,000 miles in two years, 127 camping days/nights is definitely using your trailer for traveling rather than parking it in storage for 11 months out of the year like so many RV'ers.
I have yet to see a video on any nüCamp product that has been a "Lemon"; the overwhelming consensus about nüCamp products is FAVORABLE. The fact that the 2018 nüCamp Rendezvous sold out in 8 hours just about says it all.
I liked the part where you are specific about the maintenance you've had done & the upgrades you did to make C@RL even more suitable & comfortable for you & Patti.
I'm looking forward to your 2021 trip to Alaska and a 5-year REVIEW of C@RL in 2022.
I've heard some scuttlebutt about nüCamp coming out with a 4-Season option & am wondering if that is something you will consider buying?
My insulated & converted camper is a 1992 Ford E250 Cargo Van.
We definitely have put ours to the test. NuCamp really is a special company in the RV Industry
I noticed with all RVs, there is always work to be done and items to upgrade. Nice job.
We couldn’t agree more with you!
I'm in the Boston MA area, you're fortunate to be close to the factory. I've had terrible experiences with RV dealers that also offer "service". I'm looking at a Sunray 149 or the Tab 400. Really appreciate your insight and experience
Nice video. We are still doing great with our Jayco Hummingbird. We got really lucky with our Hummer and it has performed great. Glad that you are pleased with the T@b 400. Maybe someday....
We’re glad your HB is doing well for you. We really loved the layout of our HB and it towed well.
I’ve had my 400 for two years as well. I love it!! Had two have a few things fixed the first year (especially the ALDE system). Now all is good and best purchase I ever made!
They are a really good trailer and NuCamp is a great company!
Thank you Patrick! Always enjoy your videos and seeing you!!
Thank you Ann! Merry Christmas to Gary and you!
We traded our T@B 320 Boondock Edge back to our dealer and bought a T@B 400. We have only used it once before storing it beside our home for the winter. I winterized the trailer and we have a space heater inside the unit to prevent any moisture build up.
We tow the trailer with a 2016 Honda Pilot AWD and on our first outing everything worked really well. Summer of 2020 will see a lot of weekend trips as we have 4 days a week when we are both home. A,so, we will take a longer trip probably to eastern Canada.
I totally agree this is a quality trailer. For many years we had a 25’ Airstream and we are both experienced RVers. Our trips are usually long distances and this new T@B 400 will see a lot of use. I feel confident in the trailer and the quality.
You’re going to love your 400. It will provide you more space than your 320 and some nice amenities
Which do you prefer, tab or your airstream?
Sounds like a great rig. Very happy. Not sure when you recorded this but you forgot to mention your battery upgrade which was a good one. I know when I saw it it looked great. This was a nice update. Thanks for the share.
Thank you! I am going to be doing a whole video just on the battery upgrade. We get it done next week.
we have a TAB 400 ,2018 we like it, thanks for your posting
Glad you like yours!
I appreciate all the things you report on. I also have a 2018 T@B 400, just a bit newer than yours. I'm really curious to see how the new battery works out, and the axle swap out for the boondock axle, there are a few places I've been that I worried a bit about the ground clearance, fortunately haven't hit anything yet.
Thank you! We’re excited about the battery as well. We will definitely be keeping everyone up to date on that
Fabulous video! Thank you! Looking forward to our spring RV show and getting inside one! ❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️
Thank you! You’ll be impressed with the solid build quality and efficient use of space.
Travels with Delaney 👍🏻😎 Thanks again! Wishing you both a very Merry Christmas! 🎄🙏
Thanks. We have a NuCamp Tag. I love the Tab 400. If we could store it a home , we would have a 400.
The T@G is also an amazing little trailer!
Great video. I’m looking to buy a used Tab400. I don’t like the new “bunk bed” layout, much prefer the older dinette. Newly subscribed and will check out your past videos. Thanks!
Thank you and welcome! We loved our T@B 400. It was so well built.
Two years in one trailer sounds like a long time... I know y’all aren’t full time, but you’re in your trailer a lot... you guys seem to do a great job of keep up ...
Thank you! We do love it.
Hi Delaney, thank you so much for taking the time to post your videos... They have been invaluable to a newbie such as myself. May I ask where/did you obtain the larger diamond cut front tub?
Thank you! We purchased it directly from NuCamp when we had our trailer into the factory service center for repairs. Your dealer should be able to order one for you.
I actually bought from an individual and I need to look into getting it serviced by a dealer. It's 3 yrs old not sure if bearings or heating system has ever been serviced. 🤔☺️😊
Thank you
You're welcome
What a helpful video. Thanks for the useful information. I'm about to purchase my first T@B camper and found a lot of great tips. One thing I'm curious about is electricity generation & storage. I plan on doing mostly self-contained camping so could use a considerable amount of electricity for lights, heat, computer, etc. Do you have a generator on your T@B 400? Is there a dedicated space for a generator? If not, how do you generate/produce & store electricity other than the solar panel you discussed in the video? Any tips/suggestions/information is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
Fantastic video Patrick. So very helpful. Can anyone that had or has the Tab 400 tell me what vehicle suits towing a tab 400? Warm regards, Nancy
I think if you find a vehicle with at least 5000# towing capacity, you will be happy. We loved our 4Runner for towing our 400.
Do you have a routine maintenance video? We loved your video on winterizing and dewinterizing.
I don’t but that’s a good idea for a future video
We looked at the 400 and liked it very much, but we own a ford f 350 and I started looking at truck campers and that’s what we have now it’s a Lance Truck Camper model 855S is very nice and yes we have had some issues some major and some miner, 600 miles from dealer, and 2800 from factory so I have actually taken care of everything my self. Lance is now owned by the REV group and I am 90 percent sure I would not buy a Lance product again. Charlie & Mary
Those Lance truck campers look really nice. I’ve always thought a truck camper would be a great way to go
@@TravelswithDelaney Mortons on the Move have a Lance Truck Camper they took with them on their very well documented trip to Alaska this past summer. And their camper is outfitted with 2 Battle Born Batteries.
AZ Claimjumper we do like our Lance but we have had some issues with it that we should not have had .it is a very nice truck camper , lance does use a lot of quality metals in their campers but the quality workmanship was lacking in our TC camper , we do have everything fixed now and looking good.
An insulated 1992 Ford E250 Cargo Van with an inline 6 banger and a custom-built interior is my camper van.
I always feel deep empathy toward anyone that buys anything that is supposedly made by a quality mfg that has major "issues" with the product. Sadly, there are a few "Lemons" with most anything manufactured.
Great information. Way too small for us. It seem Nu Camp took care of all the issues. Service after the sale is always great. I haven't decided to go solar yet. Still thinking about it. Love the diamond plate, and storage too. Nice! I have a Max Air I haven't installed yet. I'm waiting for summer. Nice upgrades. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your 2018 NuCamp T@B 400. Merry Christmas!
You’re going to love the Max Air Fan!
This is the GEAR!
Theme I am hearing is have the work done by the oem manufacturer if you want it done right. Tons of horror stories of shoddy workmanship at dealers. Unfortunately I am in California and can't drive 2k miles every time I need service.
Thanks
Thank you!
We recently bought a 2021 TAB 400. The cushion nearest the kitchenette is upholstered with the wrong side up. We have asked NuCamp to send us a cushion that is correctly upholstered. The representative informed us that the cushions should be used with the brown quilted/industrial grade trim on top and that the cushion in question is correctly upholstered. It seems odd to me that the tag on the cushion is attached to that side. Cushions don’t have tags sewn into their top side. Has anyone else had this problem?
While listening, I thought wow, a lot of things have gone wrong with their Tab, but when you mentioned how many miles you have logged in the past year, it doesn’t sound so bad.
We don't think it is bad at all considering how much we have used it.
Thank you. Great information.
Thank you!
Hi, Thanks for this very informative video! I have been researching this RV for some time now and am quite sure it is the one for me! I live in Canada on the west coast so experience some pretty cold weather. Wondering how insulated your Tab is?
We have found it to be very good in cold weather. We have camped in temperature that get below freezing at night and have been plenty toasty in it using the Alde Heating system. As long as you keep a vent and window cracked, we have not experience significant condensation on the walls like we have with prior trailers that we have owned. I know we have had several subscribers who own T@B 400's on the west coast both in Washington and up in Vancouver. I have never heard them say they have had an issue with cold weather.
We have decided on a T@b 400. We're just in the saving up stage. It will likely be a while as I suspect we will be getting a new tow vehicle first. :(
You’ll love it when you get it. It’s definitely worth saving for in our opinion
We want one. This would be our first camper so we have zero experience. We’re wondering how you fair with the small tanks sizes? Only 18 gallons of grey, isn’t that 1 or 2 showers?
Thanks!
How well does it do in cold and hot weather? Is it insulated well enough?
We used ours even in the winter in the Midwest. Main thing was to keep a vent or window cracked to prevent condensation in the cold weather.
Wife has hinted towards an Alaska trip in the summer of 2021.
You can always join along with our caravan. We think its going to be a great trip.
If you upgrade to the pitched axle is it a heavier rated axle with bigger hubs and shafts? I recently purchased a Hummingbird, oh I know your issues you had, but I wanted a specific floor plan the only thing was that the dealer didn’t have it the Baja package and that’s what I wanted, however I wheeled the price pretty darn low. I wish my budget would accommodate a TAB 400 because they had a used 18 and that’s what I went to see unfortunately it was 20 miles north of the dealer at a show and we never made it there.
I had really wanted to see one of these trailers up close I happened to run into the guy who bought it though later on when I went to pick up my trailer I spoke to him and all I can say is that he paid near what they were asking for it used and that was close to 24K still too rich for me right now.
The NuCamp trailers really hold their value well. We actually loved our HB layout and it pulled well.
Travels with Delaney so far very pleased with the HB it does pull well. It has the front Murphy bed and the bathroom in the rear. The bathroom is the gem of the trailer so much room and lots of storage.
Thanks Merry Christmas.
Greetings, Love the Blog and the 400. Your 4Runner- is it ok for pulling this trailer? I was under the impression that it towed 5000lbs and the 400 is almost that. Comments and suggestion on this..
Jim
It towed it great! The 4Runner was rated for 5000# and a 2018 T@B 400 is only rated to be fully loaded at 3500#
🤔👍🏾👍🏾🤗😜🥰 Nice video I have a 2020 Rockwood 2109 got it memorial day weekend still learning it 😂🖐🏾
We have some friends with a Rockwood and they love it.
Do you have any videos of you changing the tire?
I do not actually. I believe NuCamp at one time did a video on how to change the tire. You might check out their TH-cam channel and see if it is still there.
Hi from Idaho! Thank you for the informative update on your Tab 400. I have a 2018 Forest River No Boundaries 16.5. I love it -- it's very rugged and functional. But I'm thinking of switching to something a little more sleek and light, so I have been looking at the Tab 400 Boondock. I want the ruggedness of a boondock package, since that is mostly what I do.
I have a couple of questions that I have not seen answered on the NuCamp site. Where are the batteries? It does not look like they are up front on the tongue.
Also, the NuCamp website mentions 2-way fridge -- either 110V or 12V. In my experience, a fridge will use up the batteries in a few hours. Does it have a propane fridge or how does it work without using up the batteries?
Does it have a propane furnace?
Thanks and happy camping!
The batteries in a 400 are located in the back of the trailer under the bed. The furnace is the Alde heating system which is a radiant heat system. It can be ran on propane or 110. The 2 way refrigerator they use is a compressor refrigerator so it is much more efficient on battery than the traditional RV refrigerator. I believe if you go with the larger refrigerator option in the 400, it is a 2 way 110/propane refrigerator.
Hope that helps some.
@@TravelswithDelaney Thank you, very helpful. I also found a website that described the Aldi heating system. And I found your videos on how long the battery lasts when running the fridge (4 days), and how much propane the heating system used under very challenging conditions. Great job. Your videos are well done and informative. The T@B 400 Solo is very appealing to me, but it's running neck and neck with the Little Guy Max, which has way more window space and a 3-way fridge!
Hey Patrick and Patty, Thanks for your awesome videos. I have a quick question…how do you store your Tab after you winterize it? Do you have to leave it plugged in to keep the battery charged. I have to solar, but park my Tab under an awning so it doesn’t get direct sunlight. Also is there an app to use to monitor solar and the AGM 6 volt batteries? Sorry for all the questions I’m a newbie to getting a Tab.
We keep our trailer plugged in all winter and actually keep heat on in it so that our lithium batteries do not get too cold. We use our trailer all winter long so we don’t want to remove the batteries. IF we were not going to camp in the winter, then I would remove the batteries and bring them inside and not keep the power on. Does your T@B have the Victron Solar Controller? If so, YES! Just download the Victron App and you will be able to monitor your batteries and the solar coming in.
I'm thinking of purchasing a 2018 Tab400 and was wondering what the 2 months were when they had the flooring issue ? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance...!
I believe it was around November & December of 2017. NuCamp can look of by VIN # to see if a trailer was affected.
Great information!
Thank you!
I noticed that your windows are starting to look a bit milky and cloudy and I am pretty sure that is not just dust from the road. Sorry to see this as I had hoped they improved the plastic bubble windows similar to the ones I had on my Chalet 2005. Our Chalet windows suffered from the sun exposure and began to cloud up after only a year or two. It was like looking at the scenery through a sheer curtain rather than the windows being crisp and clear as when new. We tried all kinds of recommended treatments to try to return the windows to a more clear (as new) state. Nothing worked. I am curious to know if you are finding the windows have hazed up and if you tried anything to make them clearer.
I am new to the RV. You seem to be an expert. I looked at Aliner Ascape ST and KZ Sportsmen Classic SE130RB. Do you have any opinion on the small travel trailer?
I am not expert but we have owned several trailers over the 15 years we have been camping. I am not familiar with the KZ Sportmen but we have looked at the Aliners before and they seem to be well built. Plus I always thought they would be so much easier to tow since they fold down.
Seems like a lot of broken items for an expensive unit? Is this normal for Tabs?🤔
Its pretty normal for any new RV regardless of what you spend. We know people who bought 100K + motorhomes and 5th wheels that still have issues. The key is to find a manufacturer like NuCamp who takes care of the issues for you.
So I am guessing you are not charging from the tow vehicle while towing. Would have been less expensive that solar
It will charge some from the tow vehicle but not enough to charge up the battery after several days of.boo docking. Your tow vehicle takes care of its own battery first so your trailer only gets the leftover power.
An Alternator doesn't charge the battery in an RV. What is your point? WHAT do you have that charges YOUR RV's battery while driving?
@@azclaimjumperit most assuredly could with a bit of prep. Nucamp uses a 7 pin plug that has a pin specially to supply tow vehicle power to the trailer. With a properly wired tow vehicle it will absolutely charge the trailer.......I use it every trip
@@jerrygundrum1 Thanks, Jerry. I'd completely forgotten about those 7-pin plugs
@@azclaimjumper Patrick is correct when he said that charging from the vehicle isn't practical while boondocking. But in the video he stated that solar augmented the charge for the vehicle while towing.
I haven't found my factory installed solar all that fantastic on my tab.
It’s great when the trailer fits the family. It’s been a champ. You are quite the ambassador.
Thank you Steve! We love it as much today as we did 2 years ago when we got it.
did you make it to Alaska? if not, are you going this year? if so, We live in Fairbanks, AK. Let me know and I can help with your trip.
Due to COVID, we did not. We are hoping to go wither in 2024 or 2025 once we have both left our full time jobs and transitioned into new remote careers. We decided that waiting a coupe more years will provide us with more timer the trip.
Why did you have to go to Florida to buy your trailer?
We were there on vacation plus we owned a 2nd trailer that was parked in Florida on a seasonal lot that we wanted to get rid of. So it just worked out well as they took both trailers on trade
Trying to sell my Winnie and my older tab so I can get one of these
Could you live in it full time?
We actually know someone who is so yes, it can be five.
When are the meetups?
The only one we have booked so far is in Vermont in Oct. I’m sure we will add more for this summer. We post them on our website travelswithdelaney.com
Sad that you left the nuCamp family.
We still love NuCamp and have so many friends that are both owners or work at NuCamp! Someday when they come out with a trailer in the 23-25' length with a walkaround bed, I am sure we will be back
Good video but Why the bullet proof vest, is Indiana that dangerous of a place.? :)
LOL! It does kind of look like that. Always afraid the deer may turn the tables on us! LOL
We are enjoying our R-Pod 2016/179. It is 2750 lbs.
Originally we were looking at R-Pods before we bought our Hummingbird. They are very popular trailers.
The RV shop is always bizzy 🐝 ... 😕 🔧🔩🔨 🤦♂️
Three hundred seventy two hitch weight????
Just watching the first part of this is enough for me to not buy this trailer. What if the items went bad at 366 days?
Isn’t that true for any product you buy? Cars, TV’s, etc….
What are the ugly mis matched color discs ?? the ones just behind and left of the sink climbing the wall ? They must be from the pocket drill holes??? HIDEOUS !!!!
RUNIS the whole clean vibe of the interior.
Sorry, way too many problems for me in your 1st year of ownership for what they want for them.
We have had ours for 2 years and honestly has much as we have used ours, we think it has done very well. We have owned 8 RV's over the last 15 years and this is by far one of the best that we have owned. And its backed by a manufacture that actually honors their warranty and stands behind the product. We could not be happier.
too expensive for the size, sorry but no.
That's why there is lots of variety in the RV market from new popups under $10k to motorhomes over $1 million.....something for everyone out there.