Packing & Organizing a NuCamp TaB 400 RV Trailer

[@craigheile2359]

Nice packing video! An idea in the wardrobe: shelves. We removed the protective facia panel over the bathroom vent pipe and placed 4 shelves that were 18' deep. We purchased the same poplar finish grade plywood and shelf pegs (with hole to screw shelf so as to not have the shelf bounce off pegs) from home depot. We drilled holes in the pocket cubbies and the panel between the wardrobe and bathroom (CAREFULLY as you can drill straight through - be sure to mark the drill bit for depth). The shelves are removable and can still use the hanging bar if needed. Rarely have we had an issue with clothes falling off the shelves in transit. All works well in getting more space for folded clothes. Happy to post pictures if folks are interested. Thanks again to the Delaney's! Your videos are greatly appreciated for us T@B 400 folks!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We had talked about shelves but Patty really wanted to keep the bar for hanging clothes so we opted to just use the cubbies and the packing cubes. Shelves would definitely be nice if you don't want to hang anything.

[@joycemoses2411]

Pictures please!!!

[@darlenemontano2869]

Thank you for sharing! Your videos are always interesting and useful. One thing I can share with you to be able to have more clothes hanging in your closet, you can use the tabs of a soda can, slide in the hook of the hanger in one hole, then in the second hole of the tab, slide in another hanger. Conceivably, you could two or three shirts hanging one off the other. Hope this will help you or your followers with this space saving tip. Safe travels! Dar

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you for sharing that excellent tip!

[@debrabowman8750]

We bought our Tab 400 about a month ago, just took our first trip this past weekend, absolutely love it! We have watched many of your videos and have learned alot! Mostly topics specific to the Tab, thanks to you both for all your time and commitment to sharing with others. Hope we have the opportunity to meet you both some day!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you for watching and we are glad you have found them helpful.

[@stevemiller7215]

I love Truman’s outfit. We have been keeping Rex in a sweater cause he gets the shivers so easy. Been cold lately. Thanks for sharing your storage ideas. We start out great. After a day or so it’s a mess. Got to say I love having the truck cause our camper just doesn’t have any space.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

I think Truman is going to be a cold dog! He was shivering the other night as well.

[@marybeth488]

This was so helpful! Your experience shows in how organized and purposeful you are in packing. Thanks for helping out a newbie!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you! We are glad it was helpful.

[@kgluodenis8685]

Always fun to see what people take in their trips and how they pack everything. You’ve given me lots of great ideas!

[@carolyntaylor7611]

We discovered packing cubes when we went on a 3 and a half week trip to Europe last spring. Great for organizing a suit case. Only took a back pack and carry on a piece, because we hopped on and off trains, buses and cabs quite a bit. Stayed at Airbnb's and hostels. We're late 60's and doing all our bucket list while our health is good. Enjoyed our trip from Pa to Seattle this summer, especially with our new Tab 400.

[@staceyforrest364]

Thanks for the "open house" your of your second home! I love seeing how other campers pack for a trip, so helpful. Keeping "like" items together is a really good idea (Truman station, electronic station, etc) & keeps you from endless searching in a limited space...I didn't see gummies or m&m's, tho - are they in a place near & dear to your heart...like the back seat of the truck? Lol! Safe travels, happy smoking & hot tubbing and see you guys #ondowntheroad 💜

[@cindi3759]

I love your packing. You show how much room really is available. I am interested in how comfortable the bed is with it being in such a tight space. I am 5’6” & hubby is 6’ tall. Can you share your comments on this subject?

[@kelligrace6490]

Thank you for taking the time to show us your packing method. Love to se how much storage there is in the Tab 400..

[@cdlady54_95]

Patrick, Patty is doing great. Thanks for letting her share! You and I are a lot alike, we must get it right, and that's a good thing! Thank you!

[@rmravon]

Love your videos. Learning sooooo much. Happy Travels!!!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions

[@carolyntaylor7611]

I think you pack smart. We took way too much on our 6 week trip. But then again, it was our first trip in our tab, and our first trip ever owning a RV trailer. Thanks for all your info!

[@scottelwood8348]

Excellent video. You’re correct every trip is just a little different. However, some things stay the same. Thanks again. Happy camping.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

You are right. Kitchen items never really seem to change for instance. Clothes on the other hand really vary based upon the length of the trip, the time of year, etc.

[@chaosncheckt9356]

Just got our T@B 400 BD last week; traded up from a 320 CS-S. We have the larger 3xway fridge but we also bring an ARB 50 that travels in our TV plugged into a DC port and when parked, I'll secure it to the wheel of our trailer and plug it into the AC port. The ARB allows us to bring more frozen type foods so we hope to limit the trailer fridge to drinks and those items that we don't have to keep frozen. We haven't gone full boon dock yet, so no generator has been needed. We also just got our Thule Cargo box and plan to use it for our seasonal clothing, plus our two camping chairs and the small trailer rug my wife insists we bring and set out to try and keep from dragging dirt into the trailer.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Welcome to the 400 club! You are going to love it!

[@joycemoses2411]

Thank you for the information! Especially the soft storage bags in the bottom of the closet....we will be purchasing those bags.

[@karenr67]

Good to see what really can fit in the cupboards etc. When you see videos with empty cupboards hard to judge what will fit. Ive been wanting Tab 320S but i maybe swaying towards 400.

[@tracyphillips3325]

Great organization Patrick and Patty. Now if I can get that organized. Have a great day. 👍

[@denisbrown5716]

Thanks for another great video and sharing. It is nice to see your approach to packing in the 400. It just highlights how flexible the 400 is and allows us to personalize to our individual needs and travels. I put matching plywood shelves in the wardrobe and we each have a "Snap Basket" for our essential clothes. We put command hooks inside the wardrobe door for light jackets/sweatshirts. The under-seat storage is used for REI chairs, and King antenna. We find the bathroom storage to be great. Again nice job.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you Denis and thank you for sharing your tips to packing!

[@therestlessnative365]

I’ve watched this video so many times! I am getting ready to order a custom 400 maybe this week. I should have it in time for üCamp. Since this will be my new home starting in May, storage is a big concern. Since I was planning to full time in my 320, all of your storage looks like a mansion. All those cubbies and nooks and crannies. Thanks again for doing this. Now I just need to get the windows measured to make my awnings! See you in June!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

You are going to love the 400! The bathroom is awesome and there really is so much storage.

[@krispea10]

Thanks so much, I got a few ideas of how to better organize some areas in our 400. (You are so brave to open up your personal spaces to share.) I like packing cubes for clothes as well (for camping as well as other trips.) Someone at üCamp18 showed me a secret storage place behind the upper cushion on the passenger's side of the dinette. (She stored her rechargeable vac there.) It is quite a nice space for 'whatever' and stays secure during travel.

[@carolyntaylor7611]

Thanks, we pack kind of similar, no pets so have more room in the side cubbies. Hahaha, similar goodies in the open kitchen cubby. We keep bread products, potatoes and apples were you have a microwave. I think we take a lot more clothes, my husband has almost size 13 eee feet, so his shoe storage and mine are under the table. We have never utilized the couch, just love having the dining area to stage meals and set things down as wer come and go. Sometimes we eat there if the weather isn't good. Thanks again, love your videos.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you Carolyn!

[@lindanerney9896]

I love the slide on bag clips, I use them all the time.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We love them too!

[@jcro2066]

Another informative video...we don't have a T@B 400 but our trailer is close in size to yours....and you gave us some great idea that can be used in any trailer.....see you on down the road :)

[@paulsobel67]

Another great video, thank you. I just ordered a three set of those tripped travel bags, great idea. Going into our Tab 400 later today to reorganize, thank you

[@joandean8031]

This was such a helpful video! We’re trying to decide if we will step up to an RV from a tent, the 400 keeps “rising to the top” of our list. This is helpful to see that it works for long trips.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

The NuCamp trailers are very well built. Like all trailers, they can have some issues but NuCamp is an excellent company that goes above and beyond in our experience to take care of their customers.

[@jpi6668]

Thanks for this video and all of the "Take 5" series. We just bought a 2019 T@B 400 out here in Colorado, and your videos have been most instructive. We have a lot of accessories to buy before we hit the road and you guys have been most helpful in educating us on what we most likely would need. Thanks again, and hope to see you "On Down The Road." PS I would like to hear your impressions of the Predator Generator.....

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you JP! I haven't really gotten to use the Predator Generator much so far but my initial reactions on it are all positive. I paid $699 and then added the extended 2 year warranty to it. It is so quiet and will power the entire trailer. I also really like the electronic start. The down side is the size and weight of it. We will see how it holds up over time.

[@jpi6668]

Patrick, thanks for your reply. I have been looking at numerous generators for our new T@B 400. Watching many KZbin tests and comparisons. I have talked to NuCamp and they recommend that we have a generator capable of at least 2800 W peak power to run our AC. The predator meets that requirement and is very quiet according to the tests I’ve seen, It provides the amount of power required , however, their reliability seems to be somewhat questionable. I think you were wise to purchase the extended warranty. However as I understand from some of the reviews I have read if you have to return the unit they will give you a new one but you would have to buy another extended warranty for the new unit. I am also looking at the Champion 3100. Did you consider a Champion before purchasing your Predator? The price considering the extended warrantee would be comparable.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

I had looked at Champions a couple of years ago when I bought our first generator, a Generac 2200 watt. They do seem like good generators as well. My 2200 watt did power the AC with no issues however it was just a bit louder than I wanted. One of the reasons I went with the Harbor Freight is it seemed too good to be true and I wanted to find out for myself. It overall gets really good reviews both on their site and on KZbin. The real key is how it holds up but no more than we use it, I think it will work fine for us.

[@jpi6668]

Thanks again, See you on down the road.

[@annnovey]

Great packing tips!! I will be changing things around come spring!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thanks Ann!

[@w.a.stewart3191]

I really like my packing bags. They are so easy to use.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We really like them too!

[@richardobannon6301]

Just a suggestion but you should put a heavy-duty ratchet strap on the whale if you use it in the summer. Just listened to a video about them failing in the heat and the top flew off and caused a reck behind them.

[@dramaqueen3306]

Very fun to see how you arrange everything inside your 400. Do you do much cooking inside on the stovetop, or is most of it done outdoors.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We do the bulk of our cooking outside. We find the stove heats the trailer up very quickly.

[@RVHabit]

You pack smart I just over pack. I especially always have to much food. I always say if I get stuck for a month I'll be prepared lol. Great video.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Patty is really good at packing small! LOL She literally talks about "Tab Size" items when we go shopping. Needless to say, we are not buying supplies at Costco for the Tab! LOL

[@lyndaw.6844]

I have the same sweater for my dog.....so cute!

[@glennlarish9775]

Nice video. I like the idea for storing the vacuum, I have been digging mine out from under the bed each time. I did have a command strip hook above the plug by the sink but I bump it on the last trip and the keys fell down the heater vent behind the sink. It took about a half and hour removing the wood under the sink cabinet to recover them. Glad I brought a good tool box with me. I do need to think about a jack or test my jeep jack to see if it will work thank you.

[@lizchilders4154]

Glenn Larish, oh dear! I did not think about stuff falling back behind there! Thanks for the heads up and I am glad you recovered your keys.

[@AbnRgrDocDad]

I wondered how you did all that. Thank you

[@travelhawk7895]

Wow, that’s a lot of stuff in a small camper. I like the amount of storage in tab 400. Any idea about cargo weight including water when you traveling? I thought the maximum cargo weight is about 700-800 lb for tab 400.

[@dawnmcfeeters5204]

Love this camper....if it is affordable, I would totally love this!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We paid $29,000 for ours however I have seen them for as low as $23,000. It definitely pays to shop around.

[@pacaluvr7963]

Thanks for a very useful video. I do have a couple of questions: Where do you store outdoor stuff (chairs, tables etc.) travel days? Also, does the red awning pack in the trailer or the Toyota? Do you have to weight balance if using the “whale”?

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We carry 3 bag chairs in the back of the 4Runner. We don't carry a table with us. The red sunshade goes in the outdoor storage. We haven't had to do anything regarding weight when using the Whale other than it's only rated for about 100 pounds so I make sure i don't put too much heavy stuff up there.

[@devodoesdrivingk6856]

You sell me this trailer more & more!! ❤️😍 Devo does driving 💋

[@emdesigns40]

Great video because I always find it useful to know how much you can actually fit. Question, how much food does the fridge hold? How many days of food. Thanks for sharing.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you! We were easily going 4 days without going to the grocery this summer on our big trip. You can actually get quite a bit in it especially if you store your beverages in a cooler like we did this summer.

[@emdesigns40]

@@TravelswithDelaney Thank you. Do you keep the cooler in the camper or in the car?

[@patrickrossetti5685]

Great video! What do you store under the bed?

[@TravelswithDelaney]

The under the bed storage is the same as the outdoor storage. That's were we store the solar panel, patio mat, sunshade, grill, jack, power cable and my box of firestarters & stuff.

[@lizchilders4154]

Did I miss your water hose and electrical one? Are they kept in the outside storage area? We probably bring too many shoes. Those go where Patrick has his bag. And that ever growing laundry bag goes in the back of the closet too. Am trying to convince my husband to hang his pants or shorts and shirts. There is a lot of room in the 400 and we modify as we go along. Bought a little flip lid trash can with a clip and connected that to our table leg. Will see how that works on our upcoming trip in Nov. Thanks for some good storage ideas to mull over.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

The power cable goes in the outdoor storage. I haul the water hose in the bucket where the propane tank is. I just use a bungee strap to tie it to the propane tank just so it can't fall out during travel.

[@FranfromFL]

Thanks. You didn't show the cubby in the back by the bed. Also, have you done a video on how to fit stuff into the refrigerator? Would be interested to see that.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

The refrigerator is a great video idea! I may do that for this week's Take 5 video. We don't really store much in the bed cubby other than the TV remotes.

[@joycemoses2411]

Yes, refrigerator please!

[@lindarowland3052]

If you take stuff out of the boxes and put them in zip lock bags or stackable storage containers you get more storage space.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Great suggestion!

[@debra-vs]

Commenting as I watch.✨ Thanks for confirming that I will want and use the hanging wardrobe, Patty. I prefer to hang my clothes. I’m sure I’ll need the bottom, though, since I prefer long dresses and skirts instead of slacks, and I hang my few pants, too. I also have a few packing cubes.✨ I’m impressed with the kitchen storage. The refrigerator is more important to me because I’m diabetic, so I eat fresh and frozen almost exclusively, and I need to keep my insulin, of course.✨ I was wondering what you did with Truman-centered items. I’m going to assume you put his water and food dishes under the table. Am I wrong? That’s been a dilemma for me: I have two dogs.✨ I hadn’t thought of putting a storage box on top of my truck’s cab for extra storage. I probably won’t need it, but thanks for the idea! I’ll be putting a truck bed cap on my truck, so that’ll be extra storage, too. I’ll need all of that for full timing, plus I may go smaller with a 350 instead, since I have a small truck and there’s only me and my dogs.🙂

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We keep Truman and Bess's water and food dishes under the table. There supplies are in the cubby by the drivers side porthole widow.

[@aprilmarie1829]

Is that a full size Instant Pot or a Mini? I have a Mini and store it in the cupboard under the sink with the compact air fryer above it. We also store water, paper towels, tp, a small toaster, and cleaning supplies. Oh and I think I have a blender/food processor back there. I haven’t used it yet so might be time to evict it. We haven’t made the leap yet to getting a microwave. Not sure I want to give up the storage space. We put extra bedding in the area under the window. It works pretty well for that it gets warmed up when the Alde is on since the heat radiates from the shelf area. We put our REI chairs, hammocks, and some compact down blankets in the seat. Packing cubes are my jam. My husband still uses a backpack. I like packing cubes because I can easily sort things and take out what I need. I have been using the Amazon Basics cubes each time I travel.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Its the 3qt Instant Pot which is perfect size for the two of us on the road. I might end up putting my electric skillet back in the trailer....I prefer it over a skillet on the stove if we have electricity.

[@aprilmarie1829]

Travels with Delaney I use an induction cooktop when I have electricity. I got the one they have at IKEA and it fits perfectly in the bottom cupboard shelf with my two copper pots. I have a square pot and a shallow pot for frying. I have a lid for the deeper pan. I like having the flexibility of bigger pots that will work for both. I have a nested set as well but it is small and not induction.

[@BillByrd74]

Quite a few good ideas in this video.

[@hudsle]

Do you actually travel with the trailer cabin fully loaded like in the video (food, snacks, pots/pans, plates, clothes, utensils, etc)? Or do you carry in in the 4Runner, and put all that away once you get where youre going? I can just imagine the chaos that less than ideal road conditions could cause.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We travel with everything in the trailer. We just make sure everything is put into cabinets before we hit the road. We haven't had any issues with cabinets coming open during travel.

[@colinsturgess6551]

Thanks for the great video, Can you please let me know the Microwave that you found and fits in that cabinet? Make and model? Thanks

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Its a 700 watt Mainstays microwave from Walmart. We paid $50 for it last spring.

[@colinsturgess6551]

Thank you!@@TravelswithDelaney

[@therestlessnative365]

Another great video! I’m envious of your storage space! My 320 is a bit tighter. I like that extra layer for utensils! What size is your Instant Pot?

[@TravelswithDelaney]

That is the 3qt Instant Pot. I picked it up on Amazon this summer and it is actually a good size for just the two of us and it doesn't take up a ton of space. I use it to make hard boiled eggs, rice, quinoa, etc.

[@therestlessnative365]

Good to know. I have the 6qt and it's just too big. Thanks!@@TravelswithDelaney

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We have the 6 qt here at the house but you are correct that it is just way too big for the trailer.

[@rvlife289]

Could you send the link to those soft storage things for the bottom of the closet?

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Here you go: amzn.to/2S7kabH So far, these have held up very well. The first set I bought at Target fell apart in just a few weeks.

[@FlyGuy457]

Kind of a sideway question for you, how do you like the 4Runner for hauling and towing and, would you have a choose a different vehicle given the chance?

[@TravelswithDelaney]

I absolutely love the 4Runner for towing the 400. It has plenty of power and plenty of braking even on large climbs and decents like the ones we encountered this summer out in Washington, Oregon and Wyoming. We average about 11.5 mpg towing between 65-70 mph. I need to do an actual video on my experience with it as a tow vehicle. I have actually thought about a different vehicle recently but honestly I love the 4runner so much that I really don't plan on changing. If I were to do anything, I might upgrade to a newer one but based on prices I think I will just keep this one for awhile longer.

[@FlyGuy457]

Excellent feedback. Keeping in the same vehicle is a big statement. We live in MN, but will travel virtually anywhere to buy our T@B 400. You have us sold on it. A few factory mods would make it perfect.

[@jussaracosta5487]

Quanto custa esse modelo e quais os opcionais que posso acrescentar. Sou do Brasil e tem muito tempo que tô enteressada

[@jfocallag1889]

Can you tell me the name of what looks like a dual tension rod device you are using in the upper right hand cupboard in the kitchen area?

[@TravelswithDelaney]

+Jfocallag o we bought that at Walmart in their rv section. It’s actually for an RV refrigerator to keep stuff from moving around while your traveling

[@jfocallag1889]

@@TravelswithDelaney Thanks

[@joycemoses2411]

Where do you store your shoes...the ones you are currently wearing and extra pairs?

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We store them on the floor of the wardrobe behind my packing cubes. Patty keeps them in boxes so we can stack them.

[@joycemoses2411]

Good idea! Thank you!

[@kb9847]

I know, I'm way behind on your videos. lol Newbie here. You many have thought of it already, but why not drill a small hole and thread the cable through to the closet for your vacuum so you can charge it back there. Just a thought. :)

[@TravelswithDelaney]

+The Helpful Assistant I actually did that about a month ago. I had to take a closet panel out to work on the solar panel so while I had it out we took care of that little issue.

[@denisehaley7155]

# On Down The Road Thanks

[@Sunny-iq6hm]

Thank you for helping us out with that! Organization is key to a successful trip! Who wants to spend vacation time trying to find stuff?! Not me😁

[@BobK58]

May I borrow your can opener?

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Maybe we should do a drawing for a can opener! LOL

[@yorkienme2268]

While I enjoyed seeing how and where you pack items for camping, I was a bit disappointed that you said Patty was giving us a tour yet you kept interrupting her and taking over the tour...Thanks for the ideas!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We had agreed ahead of time that Patty would do the wardrobe area and the bathroom while I would do the kitchen and outside areas. We try to help each other out when one of us misses a key point.

[@yorkienme2268]

Gotcha! Thanks for clarifying.

[@RandisAdventures]

👍

[@hudsle]

You’re lucky Truman hasn’t figured out how to raid his treats corner lol

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Give him time! LOL

[@cherylgordon9228]

Great Video; good storage ideas..Morning Truman; I'd like to see those pretty big eyes one day.; sleepy puppy

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We shot that video when we were in southern Ohio so he was worn out from all of the walks we took that morning.

[@bobby4140]

Thanks for the ideas, and the bonus mansplaining.