Historically, I’ve always been a “news and short articles” kind of reader. Audiobooks usually just put me to sleep! But this year, with the help of my friend Betsy—an avid reader and former children’s librarian—I decided to give them another shot. I learned that a great story paired with the right narrator can make the … Read more
The light broke through the clouds for just a moment, but it was enough to paint everything a warm gold. For me, the photograph is a beautiful echo of a moment, but never the moment itself. There’s a special magic in freezing an instant. It captures the quiet of the morning and the fast-changing light. … Read more
Welcome Home, Minnie Pearl: My New TAB 360 Journey While I absolutely loved my TAB 320, Mattie Ross, the TAB 360 is the camper I never knew I needed. It truly elevates the remote work experience for me. The first time I saw a preview, I was blown away. It showed a full-time twin bed … Read more
Freedom Over Fear I’ve worked remotely for most of my career, but my 2015 TAB 320 offered a new kind of freedom—a way to escape my sticks-and-bricks house for good. You see, I’m a photographer. My dream was to live in the landscapes I shoot. Chasing the right light can take weeks, and I wanted … Read more
I’ve noticed lately how easy it is to miss things. With the way social media works, you don’t always see updates from the people and pages you follow most. Life gets busy, feeds get cluttered, and good ideas get lost in the noise. I wanted a better way to share the things that excite me … Read more
You found the perfect campsite. The view is amazing. You can’t wait to unhitch and relax. But then you look at your TAB. It’s tilted. A lot. We’ve all been there. An unlevel camper means your fridge might not work right. Your doors might swing open or shut. And you could feel like you’re sleeping … Read more
Welcome to the TAB family! Bringing home your new teardrop camper is an incredible feeling, but let’s be honest—it can also be a little overwhelming. Between the different systems, the setup process, and just knowing where to begin, there’s a steep learning curve. For a long time, the information you needed was scattered across different … Read more
The hail hammered against the roof of the SUV, a relentless assault on the vehicle that left my dog, Rocky, trembling in my arms. It was the second year in a row that a camping trip with friends had ended in a sudden evacuation. Unbelievably, just two years later, we would be fleeing our campsite … Read more
I’m usually a pretty chill person, but heat flips my mood from calm to cranky in no time, turning me into an irritable grouch. When it interferes with my sleep, I’m ready to toss my camping gear into the nearest dumpster and quit the outdoors for good. The TAB community feels my pain—lots of you … Read more
If you’re boondocking or camping off-grid, the VictronConnect SmartShunt is a critical tool for monitoring your RV’s battery system. Its data helps you manage power, effectively, so you avoid running dry. This post explains how to interpret the key metrics in the VictronConnect app.