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Setting up the campsite

Jenn August 17, 2021 in T@b, T@b Basics 0 comments

Are they butterflies in your stomach or it is just the heat? You’re setting up your campsite, and the fear of making a mistake won’t leave you alone. It doesn’t have to be stressful. On this week’s episode of T@b Talk, you can watch my friend, Betsy, set up for the first time. I will also cover some important tips to keep you from making rookie mistakes at the campsite when you set up. Download the checklist Download the checklist. Pro Tips What other pro tips for new owners would you share? Make sure to leave those in the comments, below.

Power Consumption

Jenn April 23, 2021 in Blog, Power Management, T@b, T@b Basics 0 comments

Is your battery bad? Did the manufacturer rip you off? Did the dealer rip you off? Are you going to be able to use your RV without being plugged into shore power? Frustrated and maybe even a little bit angry. It’s how you feel when you burn through RV battery with seemingly little effort. Understanding how much power the individual components, like the lights, TV, fridge, and other features use is the key to moving from frustration to empowerment. It’s like a diet The key to losing weight, broadly speaking, is to burn more calories than you eat. That means you have to understand the caloric value of the food you eat and the amount of calories burned when you […]

April Livestream- Sunday April 18 at 4:00 PM EST

Jenn April 14, 2021 in T@b, T@b Basics, T@b Talk 0 comments

Campsite Departure Checklist

Jenn April 2, 2021 in Blog, T@b, T@b Basics, T@b Talk 0 comments

The weekend or trip has come to an end and now it’s time to pack up your campsite and head home or to your next destination. If only you had a checklist. You do! Not only am I sharing a checklist with you, on this week’s T@b Talk, I walk you through the process of preparing to depart from a campsite. Where’s that checklist? It’s right here! Download it here A special thanks to Signer Strawser, Alex Kohout, and Dawn Kuenzli for helping to proof and edit the checklist. Links from the video: Ryobi P215K 18-Volt ONE+ Drill 3/4″ Drill socket for stabilizers Ryobi Tire Inflator (shares battery with drill) Anderson Greaseless Ball (make sure shank matches your hitch) Anderson […]

Stop these 5 things from derailing your first RV trip

Jenn March 5, 2021 in Blog, T@b, T@b Basics 0 comments

That sinking feeling in your stomach. “Did I buy a lemon?” “Is this the “Money Pit?” Most of the time, that feeling is replaced with a sheepish grin as you realize that the problem was user error. Sometimes, however, there is something not quite right about your new RV. A lot of times people become frustrated that their new RV isn’t perfect. It’s understandable. You paid a lot of money for it! However, what people fail to realize is that there is a lot more human involvement in RV manufacturing than auto manufacturing. Where you have humans involved, there will be errors. Another issue that you run into is that RV makers depend on third-party manufacturers for components and appliances. […]

RV Electric in Plain English

Jenn February 28, 2021 in Blog, Power Management, T@b, T@b Basics 0 comments

Just nod and smile Converters. Inverters. 12v. AC. DC. 110v. Parasitic drain. Shore power. Fuses. Feeling a little lost you pretend you didn’t see the words or that you don’t need to know what they mean. It’s the one thing that can make you feel like you are in over your head with your new RV faster than anything else: RV electric. A fair majority of new RV owners have never had the occasion to understand how the electric components in their new RV work together to make the magic that power the lights, entertainment system, air conditioning, water pump, furnace, fan, and microwave. But at some point, you will have to understand a little and this video is designed […]

Demystifying RV Batteries

Jenn February 14, 2021 in Blog, Power Management, T@b, T@b Basics 0 comments

Battery life, capacity, voltage, series, parallel, amps, amp hours. You might as well be speaking another language, right? Let’s make it a little more simple for you, right now. What does my RV battery do? Your RV battery powers the 12v appliances and outlet in your trailer. In a T@b 320, that includes: USB and 12v “cigarette style” outlets Lighting Jensen TV and stereo Fridge (2021 T@b 320, 400 models with 12v fridge) Fantastic Fan Water pump Tank and battery monitor LP Monitor Igniter for fridge on Norcold three way fridges (pre-2021 T@b 320 models) In addition, the battery supplies a little bit of power to two propane powered appliances: the Alde furnace and hot water heater and the stove. […]

Camp Longer This Year By Knowing These Three Options for Extending Off-Grid Power Capacity

Jenn February 14, 2021 in Blog, Power Management, T@b, T@b Basics 0 comments

Driveway camping went perfectly and you are ready for your first weekend at that nice little National Forest Service Campground a few hours away from home. You arrive just before dusk and rush to set up your campsite. You quickly cook dinner, running the fan to exhaust food odors and cool the air, while listening to your favorite tunes via Bluetooth on the camper’s stereo. A few hours later, after a nice campfire, you retire for the evening to enjoy the sounds of a babbling brook and tree frogs, drifting away to a truly restorative night of sleep. The next day finds you enjoying a serene breakfast, complete with what you are sure is the best camp coffee ever brewed. […]

Protect your 7 Pin Connector from corrosion with these two tips

Jenn February 11, 2021 in Blog, T@b, T@b Basics, Tips and Mods 0 comments

The T@b is connected and your tow vehicle is packed, fueled, and ready to go. Your destination? Relaxation. Until your vision comes to screeching halt. The lights on your trailer aren’t working. You can’t go anywhere like this; it isn’t safe. Corrosion is a common problem with 7 pin connectors. They are exposed to the elements all of the time. In this video, I will reveal two things that I do to protect my 7 pin connector form corrosion. Mentioned in this video: Husky 7 Pin Connector Storage Dielectric Grease This is the first, in my new YouTube Channel feature called, “T@b Tip Tuesday”, where I will share very short, pragmatic videos to help you on your own RV journey. […]

Learn from my first 5 mistakes as a new RV owner

Jenn February 7, 2021 in Blog, T@b, T@b Basics 0 comments

It feels familiar. You try not to obsess about it, but it’s there. It’s like the dread you experience as a new car owner, except somehow, it’s more personal. “When is that first mistake coming and how bad will it be?” Mistakes are a part of the human condition. We rush, we get overwhelmed, we get tired, we forget, or we don’t know, Everyone makes mistakes as a new RV owner. You just pray that they aren’t huge, expensive, or ruin a trip. “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” Albert Einstein The T@b community is remarkably candid about their mistakes and as a group, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We’ve all benefited from those […]