Picking up T@B Camper tomorrow!

[ElementCamper]

Found a used 2006 T@B 16 T-1 in Knoxville, TN, I pick it up in the morning.

Not only excited about that but it also will have it's inaugural trip to the Fort in two weeks!

Already heard from one Diser who has one and will be there when I am, and we both requested Loop 2000, how much of a coincidence is that!

Will post pictures as soon as I can and of course will take lots while I'm at the Fort.

I guess my avatar will have to change, been using a picture of what my Element would have looked like converted to Ursa Minor's ECamper, guess I'll have to get my moneys worth out of this one first.

See you real soon!

[clkelley]

Welcome to the T@B family!! :-)

[ElementCamper]

Thanks!

Mine's not Disneyfied...yet.

Silver with the grey trim, not the wild colors I've seen. Pictures soon!

[kaguilbeau]

Congrats! Does this mean you decided not to turn the Element into a camper?

wonder if you'll still be there when we arrive on the 12th?

[ElementCamper]

Originally Posted by kaguilbeau

Congrats! Does this mean you decided not to turn the Element into a camper?

wonder if you'll still be there when we arrive on the 12th?

Thanks!

Alas, the ElementCamper project is shelved for now. It was planned to be a trip to DL while the conversion was being done in CA. I started adding up the costs, hotels, driving to CA, gas and it was going to end up being close to the price of the T@B. I'll probably use the T@B for awhile and then 'flip' it like I did the last camper, these hold their value pretty well. Then can do the ECamper, but for now the T@B should be loads of fun!

The Element is still my tow vehicle of choice, it should do really well. Researched this thoroughly on the Honda Element Owners Club forums before making the decision.

Unfortunately will be leaving the morning of the 12th so probably won't be there when you arrive.

[AuburnJen92]

If you need help Disneyfying it, let Carol and I know!

[bama_ed]

After you pick it up we'd like some pictures, please!

Congrats!

Bama ED

[ElementCamper]

Originally Posted by AuburnJen92

If you need help Disneyfying it, let Carol and I know!

Will do! Shopping at WDW for housewares, need to start with the kitchen. And I hope to find some cool patio lights. Of course, Disney doesn't have a huge selection of merchandise for sale, do they?

[ElementCamper]

Got home with the camper, pulls really nice. Just a little slow on uphills but fine on the flats. Already had to give some tours when I stopped for lunch!

Exploring the first mystery problem, hopefully won't find any more. The power cord is a 30 amp with the two diagonal blades, not a normal 20 amp 110 plug. Had to run to Camping World and get an adapter, no problem there as they sell multiple ones. Got home, plugged the adapter into the shore power cord and then plugged into the garage, the GFI immediately trips!
Uh oh! To late to mess with it tonight but will have to dig in, got a ground fault somewhere. We'll keep you posted!

Other than that, everything works, Heat pump A/C-Heat, LP Furnace, stove, water pump, stereo. Looks like a new unit.
I'm thrilled even with the electrical problem, that can be sorted out I'm sure.

If anyone had this problem on theirs, let me know.

[Lil' Lisa]

Originally Posted by ElementCamper

Got home with the camper, pulls really nice. Just a little slow on uphills but fine on the flats. Already had to give some tours when I stopped for lunch!

Exploring the first mystery problem, hopefully won't find any more. The power cord is a 30 amp with the two diagonal blades, not a normal 20 amp 110 plug. Had to run to Camping World and get an adapter, no problem there as they sell multiple ones. Got home, plugged the adapter into the shore power cord and then plugged into the garage, the GFI immediately trips!
Uh oh! To late to mess with it tonight but will have to dig in, got a ground fault somewhere. We'll keep you posted!

Other than that, everything works, Heat pump A/C-Heat, LP Furnace, stove, water pump, stereo. Looks like a new unit.
I'm thrilled even with the electrical problem, that can be sorted out I'm sure.

If anyone had this problem on theirs, let me know.

Make sure that everything is turned off before you plug it in. If the breaker doesn't blow, then turn things on (and then off) one at a time until you find out what is drawing too much amperage. I would put money on the A/C. Was it on when you plugged it in? Most A/C units draw more than 20 amps, especially when cycling on. You most likely won't be able to run the A/C without tripping the circuit breaker unless that outlet is on a 30 or 50 amp circuit.

Good luck and happy camping!

[ElementCamper]

Originally Posted by Lil' Lisa

Make sure that everything is turned off before you plug it in. If the breaker doesn't blow, then turn things on (and then off) one at a time until you find out what is drawing too much amperage. I would put money on the A/C. Was it on when you plugged it in? Most A/C units draw more than 20 amps, especially when cycling on. You most likely won't be able to run the A/C without tripping the circuit breaker unless that outlet is on a 30 or 50 amp circuit.

Good luck and happy camping!

Thanks Lil' Lisa! I had everything off when I plugged in but that is good to know about needing 30 amp to run the air. More than likely a short to ground somewhere as it was the GFI in the garage that clicked off, not the breaker. Starting fresh in the morning doing as you suggested, breakers all off and one at a time until she triggers something. I'm sure it will be fixable, just have to fiddle with it for awhile. Oh, and I promised pictures, they're coming!

[Judy in Texas]

When we "driveway" camp with the Aliner, we plug it in to a standard household outlet using a 30 amp to 120 volt adapter (I hope I have that right). We've run the AC all night without issue.

Pictures?

[thecplusplusguy]

If you have manuals, for the AC it will tell you how much it draws. Most of the newer ones draw less than 20 amps even when starting up. The problem is that most 120 extension cords and or adapters aren't spec'd to the full 20 amps (most extension cords are 13 amp). Even with that (mine draws like 12 amps) I have run my AC in a 30' motorhome in the driveway with no problem.

Dan

[des1954]

Congrats on your newest family member! But, be warned....CLKelley is always giving tours of her T@b when she's at the Fort! Of course, you don't need to worry about anyone tracking dirt in when taking the tour. They just stick their heads in the door!!

[disney4dan]

Originally Posted by thecplusplusguy

If you have manuals, for the AC it will tell you how much it draws. Most of the newer ones draw less than 20 amps even when starting up. The problem is that most 120 extension cords and or adapters aren't spec'd to the full 20 amps (most extension cords are 13 amp). Even with that (mine draws like 12 amps) I have run my AC in a 30' motorhome in the driveway with no problem.

Dan

Speaking of manuals, ever notice the difference in the amount of information provided with the RVs? My 2001 Jayco manual came with a lot of useful information. The Keystone Passport - not so much.

Regarding the extension cord, you may be able to get some discounts on RV extension cords this time of year. Maybe it's more of a seasonal thing up here in the great white north where camping season ends too early, but I got a 30-amp extension cord about 25% off in the late fall once.

I suspect a ground fault is the source of the trip; have you used this outlet much before? All it would take is a loose connection in one junction box and that technology will find it.