Nucamp TAB 400 User manual

2021 OWNER’S MANUAL
TAB 400 | TAB 400 Solo
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WARNING
This User Manual contains important safety information and features
for the safe operation of this vehicle. Before loading or towing this
trailer, you must read this User Manual. Failure to comply could result
in serious injury or death.
WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing the TAB 400 Teardrop Travel Trailer. We are excited to be able to contribute
to your enjoyment of recreation wherever you may go. You have joined an elite group of people,
and as you begin making great memories using your nuCamp trailer we wish you many exciting and
adventurous days of camping. To ensure maximum enjoyment, full understanding of your camper and
how it operates, please discuss questions or concerns with your dealer before using your camper for
the rst time.
BEGINNING YOUR JOURNEY
Please have a comfortable seat in your newly purchased camper and take some time to review this
owner’s manual. Because we are continuously innovating products and improving the technical
functions of our campers, even experienced nuCamp customers will nd new and exciting information
about the products and components included in this camper.
Pay very close attention to the boxed safety warnings, labeled “DANGER”, “WARNING”, “CAUTION”
and “NOTICE”, throughout this manual and on your camper. These labels contain vital information
pertaining to your safety and well-being. Lives depend on your understanding of this information to
ensure proper reactions to safety hazards arising from critical situations.
Please review the separate instruction manuals for the appliances, special equipment and accessories
included in the owner packet supplied by nuCamp. These instruction manuals also include important
warranty registration information and procedures that you must follow to register products installed
on your camper. Please refer to the item-specic manuals for warnings and safety features of each
individual component and accessories.
OUR MISSION
At nuCamp we are rstly a group of men and women that care deeply for one another, honor one
another, are transparent, build relationships to change people’s lives, esteem one another higher than
our own selves and thus live out servant leadership.
Secondly, we strive to build and distribute product that is innovative, high-quality and superb in
function, reecting integrity and honesty.
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DISCLAIMERS
This Manual. All information, illustrations, and specications contained in this manual are based on the
latest product information available at the time of publication approval. If new materials and production
techniques are developed that can improve the quality of its product, or material substitutions are
necessary due to availability, nuCamp reserves the right to make such changes. nuCamp further
reserves the right to make changes to the equipment, form, technical system or layout of each camper
as it sees t to be innovative and benecial. Therefore, no legal claims may be led against nuCamp
based on the contents of this manual. nuCamp is not responsible for the observance or nonobservance
of this instruction manual. Any given specications may be subject to change without notice. Recorded
tongue weights, overall weights, fuel, liquid capacities and dimensions may also be approximate.
Procedures. All operating procedures in this manual are designed as typical under normal conditions.
Safe operation and use of any nuCamp products is the sole responsibility of the owner. nuCamp will not
be liable for any injury or loss sustained from the observance or non-observance of any procedures or
safety warnings supplied in this manual or in any third-party manuals or guides supplied within the unit.
External Websites. Regarding third-party websites listed or referred to at any place in this manual,
nuCamp provides this information “as is” for consumer ease of use and troubleshooting. No liability
whatsoever shall be assumed by nuCamp in connection with these websites, be it information, external
links, third-party links, errors, omissions, inaccuracies or any other content on the websites. These
websites are for use strictly at your own risk. Most of the information is meant to be of a general nature
and may not pertain to your circumstances. nuCamp has no control over third-party vendors and
supplier websites and therefore will assume no responsibility for any type of loss or injury sustained
from its actions, omissions or negligence. It is not considered legal advice.
Endorsements. Any commercial products, processes or services by trade name, trademark, or other
manufacturer referenced within third-party internet links does not imply in any way endorsement or
recommendation of nuCamp. Furthermore, nuCamp does not have control over any information found
at third-party links, assumes no responsibility over availability or content of third-party sites and cannot
offer warranties, guarantee or endorse any products, service or information offered by such links.
Optional Items. Optional items may be available on some or all oorplans and models. Additionally,
some optional items can only be included during the manufacturing phase and cannot be added later
to the trailer. The inclusion of optional items reference or information in this manual does not imply or
suggest the availability, application suitability, or inclusion for any specic unit.
COPYRIGHT
All information of any type, including extracts, in this manual are strictly forbidden to be reproduced,
copied or translated in any shape or form without the explicit approval of nuCamp. Any attempt to do
so may result in legal action and prosecution. All rights are reserved.
INTRODUCTION

Disclaimers.............................................2
Copyright................................................2
INTRODUCTION
Welcome ................................................3
Beginning Your Journey ........................3
Our Mission............................................3
FOREWORD
About This Manual .................................5
GETTING STARTED
Dealer Responsibility.............................6
Owner Responsibility..........................6-7
Owner Packet .........................................7
Warranty Registration............................7
Component Registrations......................7
Fire Safety Plan ......................................7
Emergencies....................................... 8-9
GENERAL SAFETY
Safety Certications.............................10
Safety Messages ..................................10
Fire Safety .......................................10-11
Fire Extinguisher..................................11
Emergency Exit Window ................. 11-12
Smoke Alarm........................................12
Carbon Monoxide ...........................12-13
CO & LP Gas Alarm ...............................13
TOWING & LEVELING
Speed ...................................................14
Rig Dynamics .......................................14
Driving Practices .............................14-15
Tow Vehicle...........................................15
Hitch & Coupler...............................15-16
Safety Chains........................................16
Breakaway Switch.................................16
Connector Plug ....................................17
Towing Hookup ....................................17
Basic Tire Safety ...................................18
Tire Maintenance............................ 18-20
Spare Tire ....................................... 20-21
Tire Information ..............................21-23
Lug Nuts...............................................23
Weight Denitions ......................... 23-24
Load Distribution .................................24
Carrying Cargo............................... 24-25
Steps To Determine Correct Loads . 26-27
Leveling................................................27
Stabilizing & Setup..........................27-28
Axle & Brake System ............................28
HEATING & COOLING
Alde® Heating System .........................29
Alde® Flow............................................29
Air Conditioning.............................30-31
Fan Ventilation .....................................31
PLUMBING
Water System Information & Safety ....32
Monitor Screen.....................................33
Fresh Water Tank..................................33
Water Pump .........................................34
Shower ...........................................34-35
Exterior Wash Station...........................35
Hot Water & Mixing Valve ....................35
Waste Water Tanks ...............................36
Toilet.....................................................36
Winterizing/De-winterizing .................37
PROPANE GAS
LP Safety...............................................38
Filling LP Tanks.....................................39
Propane Regulator .............................. 40
Propane System Maintenance ........... 40
Propane Usage.................................... 40
ELECTRICAL
Electrical Safety & Information ............41
120V AC Shore Power...........................41
12V DC System.....................................42
Battery(S) ............................................42
Battery Disconnect Switch ...................43
Power Distribution Center ...................43
Converter..............................................43
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter ......... 44
Receptacles ......................................... 44
Inverter................................................ 44
nuCamp Control Panel(s).................... 44
Safety Lights.........................................45
Interior Lights.......................................45
Entertainment System .........................45
Cable Satellite Connection ..................45
KITCHEN APPLIANCES
Range/Cooktop ................................... 46
Microwave Oven...................................47
Refrigerator/Freezer.............................47
EQUIPMENT & HARDWARE
Dinette/Bed Conversion...................... 48
Storage Tongue Box ............................ 48
INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT
Prolonged Occupancy..........................49
Air Quality ............................................49
Condensation................................. 49-50
Mold.....................................................50
Outgassing...........................................51
Chemical Sensitivity.............................51
Formaldehyde......................................51
Pets.......................................................51
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Care................................. 52-54
Storage Preparation.............................54
Camping Season Preparation ..............55
Maintenance Schedule ........................56
Maintenance Record ............................57
TROUBLESHOOTING
Alde® System .......................................58
Plumbing System.................................58
Electrical System ..................................59
Propane Gas System ............................59
SERVICE & WARRANTY
nuCamp Warranty Information......60-63
Replacement Parts...............................63
Aftermarket Alterations........................63
Dealer Service Center.......................... 64
nuCamp Service Center ...................... 64
Contacting Us...................................... 64
REPORTING SAFETY
DEFECTS........................................65
GLOSSARY...................................66
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The Operator’s Manual for your new travel trailer is designed to answer the most frequently asked
questions regarding the operation, function, and care of the many systems that make modern camping
a pleasure.
For more complete instructions regarding safety, maintenance and operation of the items included in
your camper, carefully read the booklets supplied by the component manufacturers. All information
contained in this manual may not relate to your specic model; however, booklets supplied by the
component manufacturers and included in your owner’s packet will provide any additional information
needed. You are responsible for the reading, understanding and following the instructions pertaining to
the tow vehicle as well as the instructions in this manual.
All information in this handbook should be considered a permanent part of the trailer and should be
transferred to the new owners if the trailer is ever sold.
This manual may have occasional tips to enhance your experience of the recreational and camping
lifestyle. While this may be helpful, this manual is not designed as a camping guide but rather as a
guide in how to operate your trailer for maximum enjoyment.
This manual does not in any way create a warranty, whether express or implied. The information in this
manual is not meant in any way to supplement, modify, or change the terms and conditions of your
trailer’s warranty, or any warranties offered on any component by its manufacturer.
At nuCamp we actively work to provide improved and better information about the use of our
products. If you have helpful information that you think may benet fellow nuCamp product owners,
you may submit it via e-mail to [e-mail] with a subject of “Owner’s Manual”
and your submission will be considered for the next update.
FOREWORD

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
When you purchase your camper, nuCamp expects the following of the dealer:
1. Perform a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI). The inspection must include the testing of all systems
and components installed in your new camper. Your camper must pass the PDI test before it
is eligible to be sold to you. nuCamp does not control dealer actions and is not responsible for
an incomplete PDI.
2. Give you a complete tour of your camper’s appliances and features and teach you how to
operate each of the systems.
3. Prepare your camper for your rst camping trip with all equipment in running order and ready to
be used.
4. Provide you, the owner, access to this Owner’s Manual.
5. Provide and explain to you the nuCamp One Year Limited Warranty, Three Year Limited Structure
Warranty and the Warranty Claim Procedure.
6. Register your One Year Limited Warranty online at www.nucamprv.com. You should receive a
conrmation email when the warranty has been activated.
7. Provide you with two sets of keys and all remotes needed to operate select appliances and
components in your camper.
8. Provide you with the complete Owner Package which has all component user manuals and other
complimentary items from nuCamp. This is located within the trailer when shipped from nuCamp.
9. Assist you in locating model and serial numbers of each installed component and walk you
through activating the manufacturer warranties.
10. Discuss and plan with you what to do in case of service needed on your camper, whether local or
abroad. This includes repairs not under warranty.
11. Service the full nuCamp lineup. Please note: A nuCamp dealer that does not sell truck campers
is not required, nor expected to, perform work on said product. Furthermore, should a nuCamp
dealer be booked with service work for a considerable amount of time, the only event where the
nuCamp dealer is required to accommodate repair work immediately would be when the
owner is traveling and away from home.
OWNER RESPONSIBILITY
Before, during and after the purchasing process of your new camper, nuCamp expects the following of
you, the owner:
1. You fully inspected the entire camper for any kind of defects and have found it acceptable, clean,
and completely free of damage.
2. You acquired access to this Owner’s Manual.
3. You were shown how to operate each feature and function of your new camper and are fully
aware of the maintenance schedule required to keep your camper in excellent operating order.
4. You have agreed to be responsible to properly maintain your new purchase and perform any
needed service in a timely manner.
5. You have read and understood all safety messages in various locations on the camper and
in this manual. You have agreed that nuCamp is not liable for any warranty coverage
or compensation for injury or loss sustained through the disregarding of safety messages,
regardless of your awareness. You are fully responsible.
6. With dealer assistance, you have registered all warranties of installed components. To avoid loss
of coverage it is crucial that you activate each warranty registration in the prescribed time limit.
7. You had a chance to review, read and fully understand the nuCamp One Year Limited Warranty,
Three Year Limited Structure Warranty and the Warranty Claim Procedure.
8. You received a copy of One Year Limited Warranty before your purchase was completed. You
read and agreed by written signature to the terms and conditions contained therein.
9. You had any and all questions answered by the dealer.
10. You have responsibly protected yourself and others by acquiring insurance coverage on your
camper. Consult your insurance agent for appropriate coverage before leaving the dealership
with your new camper.
OWNER’S PACKET
An owner’s packet is included in every camper manufactured by nuCamp. This packet includes all your
component user manuals and warranty cards. The Packet and its contents (except for complimentary
items from nuCamp) should be considered a working part of the camper equipment and must be
passed to new owners at any sale.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
For the best warranty service please be sure that your warranty registration has been submitted to the
Warranty Department at nuCamp. While nuCamp expects your dealer to submit the registration, it will
ultimately be in your best interest to conrm that the warranty registration request has happened. If
you have not received conrmation of the completed warranty registration form, please contact the
nuCamp Warranty Department by phone at 844-823-9112 or email at [e-mail] and
request conrmation. Have your camper’s Vehicle Identication Number (VIN) available when you
contact us.
COMPONENT REGISTRATIONS
Most installed appliances, features and components included with your camper will have a warranty of
some type and some may be eligible for coverage under the nuCamp One Year Limited Warranty. Refer
to the included user manuals in your owner’s packet for any information the supplier has listed.
FIRE SAFETY PLAN
In case of re or weather emergencies, it is vital to have a Safety Plan developed for all occupants. The
plan should be rehearsed and frequently practiced. Review the safety warnings in the General Safety
portion of this manual for details. Pay attention to door and emergency exit window locations, re
safety and how to operate safety equipment in your camper.
Educate all occupants on the following:
1. The meaning of each alarm equipped in the camper.
2. The designated outside meeting place a safe distance away from the camper where everyone
gathers in an emergency. This should be chosen at each stop after parking your camper.
3. The instructions for using the emergency exits. Practice nding the exit blindfolded. In case of a
real re, smoke may obstruct your vision.
4. The safety procedure in the event of a re, smoke or gas: stay low to the oor, avoid breathing in
the fumes and exit immediately.
5. The safety procedure in the event clothing catches re: Stop, Drop and Roll. STOP, don’t run,
DROP to the ground, and ROLL back and forth until the re is extinguished. Use your hands
to shield your face from the re. Running will only increase a re.
6. The location of emergency phone numbers and the conditions under which emergency services
should be called
7. The contact information for a friend or relative who will serve as an emergency contact. Make
this information available to all your family members.
Consult your local re department for assistance in compiling a comprehensive Safety Plan for your
specic camper.
GETTING STARTED

EMERGENCIES
Emergency Preparation. Keep an emergency rst aid kit in your camper. A separate kit with essential
tools and supplies should also be compiled. These may come in handy in some emergencies as well as
for any type of troubleshooting that may arise. The tools suitable for your needs may depend largely on
how much boondocking or cold weather camping you do. Boondock camping may take you far away
from the nearest service station and so be prepared to do some of your own maintenance. A common
list of items needed for emergencies, troubleshooting and maintenance is as follows:
Adjustable Wrench High Visibility Cones Socket/Ratchet Set
Allen Wrenches Ice Scraper Tape Measure
Car Jack (2-ton) Jumper Cables Thread Seal Tape
Cordless Drill Leather Gloves Tie Down Straps
Drill Bits & Tips Level Tire Pressure Gauge
Duct Tape Lug Wrench Tire Repair Kit
Emergency Blankets Multi-Bit Screwdriver Tow Rope (5-ton capacity)
Extra Batteries Multimeter Traction Aid (Sand)
Extra Fuses Pliers Utility Knife
Flashlight Raincoat Wheel Chocks
Hammer Road Flares Wire Cutters
Hand Cleaner Shop Rags Zip Ties
Weather Emergencies. When it comes to recreational activities, weather can be the number one factor
affecting your enjoyment of the great outdoors. Be prepared for any type of weather emergencies
when traveling with your camper. The following may be helpful in addressing such emergencies:
• Develop a disaster plan for all occupants. Everyone should know what to do in severe weather.
Different types of weather will call for different responses so be familiar with each.
• Know if the campground has a designated shelter area in case of severe weather. When you
arrive at a campground, ask management what to do in case of weather emergency and where
the designated shelter area is located. If the campground is unstaffed, there are probably
no weather emergency provisions made for that campground. Be prepared with your
own emergency weather plan.
• Find a local radio or TV station that broadcasts weather. In case of power loss, keep an
emergency grade battery-operated radio with extra batteries available.
• Invest in a weather radio. A weather radio will give you access to 24-hour VHF weather
broadcasts from the US National Weather Service.
• Research and educate yourself on weather safety. Visit the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration website at www.noaa.gov to learn more.
Roadside Emergencies. Roadside emergencies can occur at any given time while traveling. The
following guidelines will help you resume travel faster in the case of a roadside emergency:
1. To obtain service, locate your nearest authorized nuCamp dealer using our “Find a Dealer”
feature on the website at www.nucamprv.com.
2. If you cannot nd an authorized dealer in close proximity to your location, you may try:
• Searching online for a service center near you.
• Asking campground staff for service centers nearby.
• Acquiring a local Yellow Pages phone book and check for RV service centers.
• Contacting the dealer you bought your trailer from.
• Contacting nuCamp Customer Service.
3. Upon locating a Service Center have the camper repaired. Unless you are still in the warranty
period of your camper you will be responsible for repair costs. If you believe you qualify for
warranty coverage, please have the repair center contact the nuCamp Warranty Department by
phone at 8 44 - 823 -9112 or email at [e-mail] for pre-approval of repair coverage.
4. If you have an emergency repair on a weekend, after business hours or on a holiday when
nuCamp Warranty Department personnel are not available, take the initial steps and nd
your nearest dealer. Should the situation be dire in nature, where it materially affects your
ability to camp or operate your camper, please have it repaired and then contact the Warranty
Department during normal business hours to acquire coverage approval. (Note: nuCamp
does not guarantee any repairs are eligible for warranty coverage until approval is given through
the Warranty Department.)