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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 […]

What’s new with Mattie Ross?

Jenn April 17, 2021 in Power Management, Solar, T@b 0 comments

It’s that time of year. No, not when we see the orange cones popping up along the highway, although it’s time for that, too. The time of year when I take my T@b, Mattie Ross, for her first annual “well visit” to the nuCamp service center. Austin Jones is used to my annual email with a grocery list of upgrades. And even though I loved Mattie Ross as she was, I had all winter to contemplate how to take her to the next level. Here’s what I did: Mentioned in this video Lion Energy lithium batteries Maxxair Fan 7500 Victron Smart Solar MPPT Controller Furrion Solar Port Furrion to MC4 adapter WFCO lithium switch converter Nimisila Reservoir reservations Maintenance Spring […]

March T@b Talk Livestream

Jenn March 17, 2021 in 0 comments

We talk and answer questions related to T@bs, T@gs, RVs, travel, camping, and have a lot of fun in the process.

April T@b Talk Livestream

Jenn March 17, 2021 in 0 comments

We talk and answer questions related to T@bs, T@gs, RVs, travel, camping, and have a lot of fun in the process.

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. […]

5 Secret National Park Locations

Jenn June 3, 2020 in Montana, T@b, T@b Talk, Utah, Wyoming 0 comments

What if you could have some of America’s most scenic locations, all to yourself? Join me on this week’s T@b Talk where I will share five locations right outside of national parks that are great alternatives to beat the crowds and in some cases, the heat.