Walkthrough of our 2020 Tab 400 by nuCamp

Welcome to our walkthrough tour of our 2020 T@B 400 travel trailer / camper by nuCamp

[@sarahfink13]

Makes a person crazy when they keep making the new models better. Will still love my 2019 , but really like your 2020 improvements.

[@GrizzintheWoods]

Been looking for awhile at small trailers. This video just sold me.

[@evilcookie1623]

Glad the company actually listens to the ppl and fixed the issues. Great video thanks for sharing 🙂👍

[@tallblonde1976]

I really like the outside graphics and design of these campers!

[@dennismitchem8137]

That's great I'm also looking into the tab 400 right now your comments are very much appreciated thanks

[@mlangfordoutdoor]

These Tabs are what made me get busy and build my own camper and do a video, love your camper.

[@flpirate45]

Love the new camper, great review. Let's see more of your Beautiful Pup, they need their own spot on KZbin. Thanks

[@grefeaway2451]

Thanks! Bella got a lot more airtime in our Cape Disappointment video. One of my friends had that exact same request.

[@trinat8693]

Thanks for all the information. This was very helpful to me. I'm in the process of decided what size I want to get and what amenities I will need. I appreciate you showing the little things and speaking about the differences in the model years too. Thanks again.

[@donstoddard8458]

That was a very nice review. I've been doing a lot of shopping online and I keep coming back to the tab and I think with this review you might've pushed me over the line thank you

[@michellebehr7669]

Thanks for sharing the new updated 2020 nucamp tab 400. It's nice they keep improving. I heard the old bathroom sink design was slow in draining so it's wonderful they fixed the issue. I keep dreaming about downsizing when our 5 teens are out of the nest and this seems perfect for 2 people.

[@garybromberger4044]

great video . . . very valuable information . . . we almost bought a Tab 400 on SEVERAL occasions over the last 3 years . . . glad we waited . . . seems like some very important changes have taken place that earlier-model-year owners accepted as "Oh well, nothing is perfect" . . . the good thing is that NU-CAMP listens in an attempt to truly strive for perfection

[@BenHorne]

I enjoyed the video. Thanks for all the info!

[@felixcat9318]

Thank you for this highly informative insight into this excellent travel trailer. Your concise explanations and clear videography make this an interesting video to watch. I look forward to following your experiences with your lovely 400.

[@scottelwood8348]

Excellent video thanks. I also subscribed to your channel. So keep the updates coming. Planning on ordering our 400 next March/April time frame. So enjoy all your wonderful and awesome adventures which are coming down the road.

[@zacharywilson8353]

Great review guys. Our family is working on saving up for a T@b 400. Your review really sold us on it. We watched your travel videos as well and hope to see more from you guys in the future! Happy travels :)

[@DerekRaven]

You convinced me...this is the one I'm buying. Thanks.

[@kristystephenson3242]

I love the TAB. I have researched the many current options available in travel trailers and feel this is a really great option. I Looking forward to seeing more videos.

[@farstrider79]

Was it? I'm thinking about it. My only concern is traveling during winter.

[@TJVergerII]

Excellent review. Good production video with both of you contributing.

[@libertysoutlook5160]

We are picking up our tab 400 boondock lite at the end of the week. Pumped! Nice video- we will be watching your channel.

[@deborahpiacitelli176]

Thank you! Fabulous information- we pick up ours today and you have really helped reduce some anxiety for us.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Thanks for an interesting look at the TAB 400 2020 style. NuCamp seems to continuously move forward with design and equipment.

[@mr.wilson4960]

Great video and I’m happy for the two of you, I like the 400 but the one minus on this camper as well as hundreds of others models/manufacturers is the persistent design incorporating a side to side master bed instead of a front to back master bed that allows either parter to quietly slip out of bed via the foot of the bed with minimal disturbance of their partner and use the restroom, get up for coffee, make breakfast or what ever. How many designers/manufacturers sleep at home in a bed where one partner is trapped against a wall and can’t get out of bed without waking the other? So figure it out, cut some inches out here or there and make all master beds placed front to back instead of side to side. Does not have to be a walk around, simply a foot entry/exit. Disclaimer, this comment is not aimed at this manufacturer but rather the entire RV industry. I’ve had a couple vodka/tonics but I am passionate about this issue..😂😂😂.

[@barbward16]

Marvin Wilson we just upgraded to a Coleman bunkhouse for that very reason!

[@bobshaw4063]

I agree with you . That's designers for you . I get it .

[@bobshaw4063]

Nice trailer Thanks for the tour . Do you have a generator for boondocking & are you eventually going to upgrade the solar system & include a Battle Born Lithium battery bank ? Safe journeys & keep the rubber on the road .

[@alienxyt]

Couldn't agree more. But that's because I'm 6'3"! Every van conversion or small camper I see has a bed across the camper, and I just move on to the next video. Not everyone is 5'7"!!

[@KentWilliams]

Marvin Wilson agreed on the bed issue which is sole reason not to get a T@B. Otherwise love the unit

[@mikekennedy3173]

Nice review of the 2020! We have a 2018 T@B 400 and really enjoyed it. We to have a Tacoma and had no issues at all with towing. We are at present in Oregon camp hosting. We use a Walker tent for the extended time which we have found useful for added floor space. Thank you again for your great video.

[@glennsenechal4786]

Mike are you still liking your TAB 400?? thank you

[@victorgomes7585]

I should become the importer down here in Australia. Awesome campers!

[@RyanNiemer]

Great walk through video. Very informative! Also, kudos on the blanket that was under the sofa, Go Pack Go

[@HappyHands.]

Im really liking this T@B 400 design. im wondering if it will last as long as a fiberglass trailer.

[@RandisAdventures]

💜 Hi from Randi’s Adventures! I have a Little Guy Max and love the @Tab too! Great video guys. 💜

[@samrocks1498]

Great video and thank you for sharing. In your future video's, can you share more experience with your solar panel, information on the average amount of time used and what items how much did it drained, plus charging time on cloudy days for that usage. Thank you.

[@ReadingisMagicTV]

I like your storage organization in the upper kitchen cabinets. I never understood why folks pile stuff up there and don't use tubs, baskets, cubes.

[@VocalVirgo]

You said that there were 3 power outlets... but isn’t there one in the kitchen as well? And regardless of whether you’re plugged in or not, the inverter needs to be on.... that switchover happens automatically when you plug into shore power? Lastly, how do the air conditioning vents do? Are they place in good spots to evenly keep it cold in there? What’s the BTU rating of the new unit? Wait- this last thing, lol... where does the furnace duct out to?

[@LumierMedicalDrLum]

Thanks for the great review. I am happy to hear about the new sink. Where did you get the t-shirt?

[@TandemAdventures]

From the PNW and have a Green Bay Packer blanket?? Hee hee. Me too! Informative video. Thanks. My sis and BIL are looking at TABs, in Milwaukee.

[@grefeaway2451]

It’s a split household :)

[@martinemoran3752]

I noticed that too! I lived in Wisconsin, moved to Bellingham for 3 years, and am back in Wisconsin now. 😁

[@glennsenechal4786]

Great video I was wondering if your still loving your Tab 400 ? and which brake controller do you use and do you have a picture of your truck hitched up to the TAB the reason is I also have a Tacoma

[@EM-ou4ut]

Awesome video it's good to see that couples get along and it's time to have some kids just kidding. Good luck on your trips.

[@farstrider79]

Have you done any winter travel? Looking for a travel trailer that I can take family of three up to Massachusetts for Christmas. Thanks for the review!

[@gorillaninja78]

Absolutely love this trailer, 👍🏻🇨🇦

[@robinlondt1060]

Great video, my husband and I are sold. We were wondering as someone else also asked in the comments below, “How do you store this trailer?” I’m assuming from your video you have it in a garage, when I read the specs on this it said it was over 8’ in height. Our garage is 8’ and we’d love to store it in our own garage instead of paying someone for storage. Thank you.

[@lizchilders4154]

We have a 2018 and I love the changes in the 2020. I think I would opt for the bigger fridge were I to upgrade. We have replaced our sink with the new model and cannot wait to go out camping to try it out. Hoping for some improvement in that kitchen table at some point - less weight, easier to drop and raise, perhaps even adjustable slide positions like in 320s and the Avia. THEN, I “might” look at an upgrade.

[@joycetarleton985]

Liz Childers I agree about the table-at just over 5’ I have a lot of trouble lowering it myself!

[@USEALR]

Great video, thank you. Picking up our 2020 Tab 400 Boondock lite on Tuesday, very excited. This is the first video I've been able to find that answers a lot of my questions about the 2020. Question on the new air system: Is it quiet, do you feel or notice it running while sleeping and have you had any issues with it over heating. I read on a blog in early production that there was an issue and was wondering if you experienced any of those problems. Thanks again for the great video and answering a lot of questions, looking forward to following you on your new channel. Will K.

[@grefeaway2451]

USEALR , thanks for commenting. There’s no getting around it, the AC is a bit loud when running. I’ve also read about the overheating, but we have not had that issue (yet). I’ve also heard that nuCamp is working on a solution, so hopefully that’s the case. I think you’re really going to enjoy your t@b when it shows up.

[@frank_wu318]

Thanks for the info, hope to see more videos of the camper in the future.

[@carolmadge4012]

Thanks you both!

[@davidjenkins6150]

Great video. The 2021 TAB 400 has some changes. What has your experience been with the A/C under the bed & the backup camera (now discontinued)? How do you store it in winter--garage, cover or brave the elements? Thank you.

[@racrx7]

Thx for the tour. 👍🏻😊 We have one of the first 2017’s. May have to take a look at the 2020. I like that the AC has been moved from the side. How’s the cooking of the new AC Unit?

[@krippleinacaravanxxx707]

Lovely vlog, lovely people. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@smlindquist1]

How about the tank capacities and ease of filling and dumping ? Tips ?

[@azclaimjumper]

Time for a 6 months review & by now you probably have some colder weather camping experiences with your T@B 400. I especially liked you pointing out the changes between the 2019 & your 2020 T@B 400. Do you have & carry a Generator with you on your camping trips. I am especially interested in your "BOONDOCKING" camping experiences. Yes, I am a subscriber & I rang the notification bell so I'll KNOW when you publish any & all videos.

[@dougallen8466]

I love the cabinetry in the Tab Trailers. Just too small for us. We have a Lance 1575 and love it. Still rather small.

[@anthonybeyer3862]

love the tab 400 I have a 2015 and Leonard would I would like to know how much more it would cost to put a bathroom in it or how much is this unit I live in Tennessee are there any dealers in the Tennessee area

[@anthonybeyer3862]

Where did you get that t-shirt I would love to have one

[@flsnowman82]

We are looking to get one as soon as we pay off some loans. By that time it should be around 2022. Looks like these campers are getting better and better every year.

[@pmart06]

Awesome vid but any vid on towing it or dangers of towing it

[@paula.jackson5463]

Going to agree with Northwest Dad, this is one of the best overviews of the 2020 T@B400 to date. The updates and changes have been very well documented in this vid. I have subscribed as well. Looking forward to the Weight Disto Vid as well if there was sway control in conjunction wth that system. We have a 2017 Sienna LE that we hope to pull with, it is rated for 3500lbs but am concerned about the hitch weight. Probably different now with the AC unit to the rear of the axel. THX once again and check out Mandy Lee Photo and Travels with Delaney if you have not already. Two of our favorite T@B channels!

[@paigee23]

Hi, very informative! Thanks! What is the Gross Weight of this RV?

[@Gigi714]

Thank you for this great comparison.

[@Steve-yo4ld]

Very real review👍 As far as the AC outlets, there are none by the sink/cooking area that run off the inverter? What about us coffee hounds?😈 Also, what is the measurement of the bed area? I would certainty upgrade the mattress with a quality one👍 Look forward to hearing more from you guys. Enjoy and be safe👍

[@grefeaway2451]

Correct, the AC outlet in the kitchen is not connected to the inverter. You’re best bet for a coffee maker might be the outlet under the couch. As far as the bed, I just measured. It’s 55 inches wide by ~80 tall.

[@valv4008]

Congrats on your new T@B ! We just got the 2019 in June have had no issues with anything other than bugs getting in , I love the floor in ours it’s cushy and comfy and a breeze to clean up as well! We don’t have the wardrobe , which I would have preferred but love that we have the propane option for the fridge when boondocking, although I’m finding we have plenty of storage still. also have the solar and love it! Congrats , we live not far from Idaho Washington and Montanna , but on the Canadian side ! Lol We travel there often! Hoping to go to the Washington T@B meetup next May? Maybe we Will see you there!

[@juliegrefe4368]

Hi Val, Yes we are planning to go to the WA state east meets west gathering in May 2020. We look forward to meeting you!

[@jungonzales6130]

Very nice review. On your next video can you talk about the water and waste tank location and where it is located. Also will you take this camping into extream cold? Thanks!

[@grefeaway2451]

Hey Jun, hopefully we’ll get a shot of the under side one day to show the tanks and the axels. If we do, we’ll share it. Winter camping is absolutely on the agenda, I’m sure there will be some learnings to keep everything from freezing.

[@lindanoonan1922]

Very helpful information, Thank You!

[@FourPeaksFilms]

We have the exact same model but in the 2019 version. Love the red and love the T@B. :-)

[@azclaimjumper]

I'm looking forward to your upcoming 6-months review & hopefully a 1-year review. You made no mention about the battery system you have. Hopefully you can say something about it here. Counter space is really limited in most TT; it nice that you thought to mention counter space as being a PLUS in your T@B 400. Yes, I've subscribed & rang the notification Bell. EXCELLENT comparison of features between the 2019 & 2020 models.

[@lindahouston9331]

That's a very nice setup❣

[@kathleenehlinger7450]

What kinds of things do you store in the camper while traveling? Do you put tables and such? Also, do you have a generator? If so, what works for you?

[@grefeaway2451]

Hi Kathleen, if you mean in the camper aisle, we try to keep it empty while traveling. We have a pop up table that we keep in the bed of our truck as well as some foldable chairs. No generator, so far the solar has been enough. The goal is to upgrade the solar & batteries if we ever need more power instead of buying a generator. We’ll see how that goes over time.

[@spaceman5726]

Do you have experience towing with and without a weight distribution hitch? If yes, was the addition of the WD hitch much different?

[@74052]

Nice...hey what do you tow your trail with. I have a 2017 toyota tocoma witht the tow package.

[@grefeaway2451]

Hi Karl, we pull ours with a 2019 Tacoma with a tow package. It’s fine until you get to the coastal mountains, which there are a lot of in WA. Then it’s a bit underpowered.

[@TheYankmchain]

The Truma specs for your Saphir AC unit States it uses 230v power. Yikes! It is about impossible to find a 230v connection. How are you running it?

[@grefeaway2451]

Good catch! We have the US version of the Truma unit which has been adapted to 110v power.

[@gerardtrigo380]

Very informative and interesting. Good job.

[@rosalynmartin519]

This is awesome, I wonder if a van can pull it with ease

[@grefeaway2451]

Of course it all depends on the van and what kind of terrain you live around. I’ve seen lots of people pulling similar sized campers with medium sized SUV’s. You might be quite slow on the mountain passes though. It all comes down to the tow rating of your van. I know some of the full size vans have high tow ratings. Not sure about minivans.

[@KathieGross]

My question would be... what is the noise factor of the air conditioner since it is located right under you?

[@grefeaway2451]

We’ve been fortunate to make it through the entire summer without having to run the AC overnight. It’s not quiet, so you would absolutely hear it while trying to sleep.

[@JeniferJamesFarrell]

Hi! My husband and I are deciding between a t@b 400 and an Airstream Bambi 16. Could you comment on how the bed is for two people in the 400? I'm worried that the slanting angle of the back of the teardrop might be a deal breaker. Thanks :)

[@grefeaway2451]

Sorry I missed your comment. We actually got our choice down to these two models as well. If both of you are claustrophobic then sleeping in the tab will be challenging. Thankfully that’s not a problem for us, but it is for others. The slope of the bed is visually there. Physically you probably won’t hit it so it’s more of a mental thing. Good luck on your choice. Both are great units I think.

[@michaelsarkins4554]

Nice comments could you conclude the prices that helps me out a lot thank you

[@patrickmeaney6743]

$23-33k

[@juliegrefe4368]

Yes, MSRP is around 29k

[@leroyjarvis5617]

@@juliegrefe4368 WTH, now we know why they didn't reveal the price at the beginning. Leave me out on the purchase of this.

[@nwdad3875]

Hi there! One of the best "new model" vids on the 400 we've seen! We're between RVs, downsizing, and been looking at the 400 for the last 2 years. The 2020 upgrades makes it feel like it's time... the floor, the bathroom sink, the AC unit, the storage - all concerns of ours earlier too! We also live in WA state, west side (Newcastle/Bellevue). Can we ask which dealership you went through to order? Apache in Everett and Tacoma seems the choices we have. When there's a local RV show at the Fair or Century Link, we beeline to the nuCamp area to see what's new. We just subscribed to your channel and can't wait to see more on the 400. Thanks again!

[@grefeaway2451]

Thanks for the comment, really glad you liked it! We bought ours at Apache of Everett. They were easy enough to deal with during the purchase, but we don’t have any experience with their service department yet. I think Apache Camping Center is pretty much the only nuCamp dealer on the west side of the mountains so you’re stuck with them. The only other option I know about is driving over to Spokane which was just too far for us to even look into. Good luck!

[@drc1883]

thanks for the advise!

[@daenas]

I'm glad to see the upgrades that NuCamp made. Is it still AC only for the air conditioner or can it work off of the solar?

[@marion_king]

Daena Smith will not work off solar 🙁

[@MrSolpoente]

I would like to buy one of these caravans. Where can I find it in Portugal? Thank you

[@nvptx]

were you able to negotiate the price , under MSRP? I can not see buying this at 40k MSRP for 2020

[@grefeaway2451]

Vu, I think the general rule of thumb is that you should get ~20-25% off MSRP for a new RV and that’s about where we ended up.

[@daveculver1013]

Where did you get that T shirt with that cool design?

[@terrapeterson3414]

Great video!!!

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*I love your 'Airstream '16 "Caravel"*

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*Ooops!*

[@jamespolucha6911]

Is there much difference between the tab 400 and the little guy ? What is the price for the tab ?

[@iTrove]

Have you had any concerns towing off road? Fire roads etc? Just found you folks.. like the video.

[@KathieGross]

Mandy Lee Photo youtube channel has a trip where she took a Tab 400 BD model from Artic circle (alaska) down to Mexico. Amazing.

[@ourscamplife5210]

Nice camper! How much does this unit weigh? Counter top space and storage are the main reasons my wife loves our Scamp 16'.

[@timesup6386]

Dry weight around 3,000lbs. No propane no AC Wet weight 3,200lbs. with fresh water and batteries no AC or propane. No GVWR on their site has 3,900lb. axle so that's close to GVWR IMO

[@ourscamplife5210]

@@timesup6386 oh wow heavier then I thought. Nice looking rig though. Happy travels

[@johnmills837]

@@timesup6386 Why not give a GVWR nuCamp! Just adding to all the misinformation?

[@WellWhyNot200]

If I understood correctly, all 3 ac vents are on the floor. The obvious, that cold air falls, so getting effective circulation would never happen. Your head sweets, your feet are cold. Kind of bass-ackwards. Best feature I see is not having the trap sink drain.

[@michiganborn8303]

How well are you able to see out your mirrors on your Tacoma while towing? I have a 2019 TRD Sport 4x2.

[@anthonycbrown1952]

What a great video and quite informative. Both of you complement each other well in terms of communicating the features of the product.

[@seanberry337]

It looked like it was in your garage at the time when you were filming yourselves taking about the trailer. Is it a tight fit? Can you walk around it easily?

[@grefeaway2451]

Shawn, we’re lucky to have a garage in Seattle that can fit our trailer but that’s about it! Basically I can squeeze by on both sides but there really isn’t room for anything else.

[@YokosukaGaijin]

What's the door opening size of your garage?

[@drc1883]

I've been told that you could get by towing the 400 with no wd hitch, but with only a sway bar. What do you think about that? I'm getting my 2020 next week.

[@grefeaway2451]

Greg, that’s awesome! We do use a WD hitch on ours, but we started out without one. There’s no doubt that it tows easier (the truck just behaves better in the wind). When we picked ours up the dealer said we wouldn’t even need a sway bar but I hate towing on the highway without anti-sway.

[@dennisferrell3662]

Is the 2-way fridge you have a compressor fridge?

[@jimcoloff781]

Hello, We will be getting our 2020 Tab 400 after Labor Day. Question: Do you have an anti sway bar? if so, what brand. I will be pulling the Tab with a 2019 Toyota 4 Runner.

[@grefeaway2451]

Hey Jim, we do have a weight distribution hitch with anti sway. It’s the ‘Equalizer 4 way’ sway control hitch with 600/6000lbs bars. I’d say it works well, but it’s a bit of a hassle to put on and off. Check out the owners manual for your 4Runner. It might mandate a WDH on any trailer over 3000 lbs.

[@jimcoloff781]

Thanks for the info. Only thing I found was if unit is over 3k, double axil is recommended. Not going to happen Almost ready for delivery. Think all will be ok. Great video. Very informative. Looking forward to more. We will compare notes on good and bad. More from Durango, in SW Colorado. @@grefeaway2451

[@whss3198]

Hi,does the AC unit make noise or Vibrate while on and trying to sleep being its right under the bed cause I ask salesman and said it gives off a white sound noise?

[@grefeaway2451]

Hmmm. White noise might be a bit of a white lie. It’s not obnoxiously loud, but it’s also not quiet. Most of the noise is from the air coming out of the ducts, not the unit itself. The bed duct is above you near the radio. Ours doesn’t vibrate.

[@rkphelps1119]

Do you guys have the video of how you did your mod to your Diamond plate tub in front to be able to mount your weight distribution hitch?

[@roybrochu5409]

Would have been nice if you had shown the dinette table up.

[@Michyhauser]

Great video....informative!

[@scooterswig]

Great video! What is the interior height of the 400? I am 6'5" so this can be a deal breaker. Safe travels!!!!

[@talldude5841]

I am 6'6" tall, and can stand up in it.

[@RicG.]

Since the AC is underneath the bed, seems like it might wake you up at night when it cuts on. Does it? Thanks.

[@timesup6386]

Hummms you to sleep

[@denny702]

Did you guys consider the Oliver?

[@grefeaway2451]

Hi Denny, we never looked at one in person, but did have them on our initial list. Oliver’s are actually built pretty close to us in Seattle here. The construction quality looks excellent, but neither of us were fans of the styling.

[@lizchilders4154]

Curious how that new air conditioning is treating you? Also, does it not need venting outside somewhere? Also, love that Teardrop T-shirt. Where did you get it?

[@grefeaway2451]

Hi Liz, So far so good with our air conditioner. From what I’ve read, the people having trouble with theirs are all in hotter climates. It just hasn’t been very hot in Seattle this year (yet). The t-shirt came from Amazon.com (www.amazon.com/dp/B07DY75V3R/)

[@ecyfoto]

@@grefeaway2451 How about now?

[@bengrefe1830]

@@ecyfoto We used our AC a few times over the summer, but we never left the PNW so extreme heat wasn't a problem. I don't think we ever used it above 90 or 95 deg F. We never had a problem with our AC shutting off.

[@Vabasseroutdoors1]

Awesome

[@robertziawinski6554]

How about a awning?

[@bhastings7]

We bought a 2019 T@B 400 Boondock Lite 6 months ago. We experienced excessive dust entering the unit with all windows, doors, compartments and vents in their closed and locked positions while driving 15-20 mph down gravel roads. We find most of the dust coming in thru the wheel wells, and alde system. Nucamp has not been able to fix it. I fear that These units are not made for anything but pavement.

[@grefeaway2451]

Bhastings, I think I’ve read about your issue on the tab forums. I’ve even commented there a few months ago. Without going too much into it, it sounds awful. I’m 100% sure you got a lemon. We just took our T@B out onto the Alvord desert, which is effectively a dust bowl. We’ve also had it down well over 200 miles of gravel roads by now. Not a single sign of dust inside. I hope NuCamp fixes your situation, I really think they missed a manufacturing step. *If* you have a different problem than the one on the tab forums then let me know and I’ll find the thread for you. Good luck.

[@danbowman1637]

Did i miss the AC? Small trailers get really hot. Must have Air condition.

[@grefeaway2451]

Dan, the T@B has a 6k BTU ducted AC unit under the bed. We haven’t used ours very much (we didn’t do much hot weather camping) this year but I have read quite a few complaints about it (functionally and cooling capacity).

[@jenniferlzr5651]

Is that your garage? I’m ready it won’t fit in a standard garage

[@stephensummers4684]

Do you use your AC much? I fine the fan not staying on when in ac mode very annoying, was wondering if you felt the same way