So you’ve fallen in love with the TAB and you’re ready to make the leap into teardrop camping! As someone who’s been part of the nuCamp community for years and helped countless future TAB owners navigate their purchase, I’ve learned that buying a TAB is about so much more than just finding the lowest price … 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.
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 … Read more
Figuring out what supplies to buy, how much battery power you need, how many propane tanks you will use, whether to buy a tent, an awning, or a sunshade can all seem pretty overwhelming to a new owner. But, if you know just one thing, it can transform how you approach all of the questions, above…
Where do you start when you are planning a cross country trip in your RV? It can seem like a daunting task when you first decide to plan a trip. I have been making cross country trips since 2010, so I thought I would share how I usually go about planning a trip to save … Read more
Imagine if you could determine if you were level while sitting in the driver seat, without straining your eyes to see the lovely levels you have attached to your T@b. Now, imagine, being able to park your T@b in the most level spot in the campsite, to minimize or eliminate leveling, altogether. The Levelmate Pro … Read more
When I bought my T@b, I thought it was pretty difficult to improve upon the already adorable little trailer. Then, I discovered window awnings. And, although I liked the idea of window awnings, I had difficulty finding a fabric that I liked. Last year, I found a clearance on a camping tarp with a pattern … Read more
I have a few lessons learned that didn’t fit into any one category very well, so the last post in this series will be a grocery list of random things I learned along the way. Enjoy! The Alde is a dream for heating, when it is not loud. I found it only loud above 9,000′. Propane … Read more
When was the last time you thought about turning on the faucet and pouring a glass of water or taking a hot shower but stopped, first to think about your how much water you had or how much room in your sewer you had left? For most people, it never really enters their mind. … Read more