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If you’ve turned on your water pump and gotten nothing but a hissing pump and a dry faucet — or worse, your pump won’t stop running even though no water is coming out — you almost certainly have air in your water lines. Good news: it’s one of the easier TAB issues to fix, and you don’t need any tools. Here’s how I diagnose it and what I do to get water flowing again. The Two Symptoms You’ll…

← BACK TO THE NEW OWNER RESOURCE GUIDE ⚠ A Friendly Disclaimer: This is owner-generated content for educational purposes. Use at your own risk. Guidance from nuCamp and manufacturers always supersedes any advice found here. The New TAB Delivery & Shakedown Trip Guide You just ordered your TAB. Maybe it’s already at the dealer waiting for you. Either way, you’re probably equal parts excited and…

So you’ve fallen in love with the TAB and you’re ready to make the leap into teardrop camping! As someone who’s been part of the nuCamp community for years and helped countless future TAB owners navigate their purchase, I’ve learned that buying a TAB is about so much more than just finding the lowest price tag. Here are my top 10 tips to help you make a smart purchase and set yourself up for…

Adventure is a cornerstone of the camping lifestyle, but true freedom comes from the confidence that you are prepared for whatever the road throws your way. I recently had the pleasure of hosting a livestream with Lesa McDermott, Vice President of Girl Camper, to dive deep into the essential protocols for staying safe while traveling. Whether you are a solo traveler or a seasoned rally-goer,…

A New Way of Seeing (and Hearing) the World The quiet of a heavy snowfall reminds me the stillness of boondocking, far away from the crowds of busy campgrounds. Usually, I capture these moments with my camera. But lately, I’ve been exploring a different medium. I’m thrilled to finally share my new album, “The Wonder’s Winning Out,” now available on Spotify and Apple Music. Most people don’t…

A clean TAB is a happy TAB There is nothing quite like pulling into a campsite with a gleaming nuCamp TAB. That iconic teardrop shape and glossy finish are head-turners, but keeping them that way requires the right technique and a few “insider” tools. Whether you’re washing off coastal salt or desert dust, here is how to properly maintain your TAB to keep it looking showroom-ready. 1. The…

There is a rhythm to the camping world that most people follow blindly. They hibernate in the winter, wake up in May, and then scramble to get their maintenance done. I have never played that game. Call it intuition or just being practical, but I have always zagged when the rest of the world zigs. While everyone else is busy forgetting they even own a camper, I’m getting ready to camp. It…

Cyber Monday Deals Cyber Monday is finally here! If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your rig, grab that off-grid power solution, or just make your camp kitchen a little more user-friendly, today is the day to click “Add to Cart.” I’ve scoured my Amazon store and pulled together a list of the best deals happening right now. These are items I know and love—from essential safety gear to the best…

As an Amazon affiliate, I ear from qualifying purchases. Historically, I’ve always been a “news and short articles” kind of reader. Audiobooks usually just put me to sleep! But this year, with the help of my friend Betsy—an avid reader and former children’s librarian—I decided to give them another shot. I learned that a great story paired with the right narrator can make the miles fly by. I…

The light broke through the clouds for just a moment, but it was enough to paint everything a warm gold. For me, the photograph is a beautiful echo of a moment, but never the moment itself. There’s a special magic in freezing an instant. It captures the quiet of the morning and the fast-changing light. Yet, the click of the shutter can never surpass the feeling of being there. The final image…

Welcome Home, Minnie Pearl: My New TAB 360 Journey While I absolutely loved my TAB 320, Mattie Ross, the TAB 360 is the camper I never knew I needed. It truly elevates the remote work experience for me. The first time I saw a preview, I was blown away. It showed a full-time twin bed and a dinette that converts to another twin. Plus, it has two stargazer windows—something I never thought would be…

Freedom Over Fear I’ve worked remotely for most of my career, but my 2015 TAB 320 offered a new kind of freedom—a way to escape my sticks-and-bricks house for good. You see, I’m a photographer. My dream was to live in the landscapes I shoot. Chasing the right light can take weeks, and I wanted to do it from the Rocky Mountains, not on a quick vacation. The catch? In short, I had a lot to…

I’ve noticed lately how easy it is to miss things. With the way social media works, you don’t always see updates from the people and pages you follow most. Life gets busy, feeds get cluttered, and good ideas get lost in the noise. I wanted a better way to share the things that excite me and connect with you directly. That’s why I’m starting a new monthly newsletter: “Keeping Tabs with…

You found the perfect campsite. The view is amazing. You can’t wait to unhitch and relax. But then you look at your TAB. It’s tilted. A lot. We’ve all been there. An unlevel camper means your fridge might not work right. Your doors might swing open or shut. And you could feel like you’re sleeping on a hill. Nothing ruins a good night of sleep like feeling as though you are about to roll out of…

Welcome to the TAB family! Bringing home your new teardrop camper is an incredible feeling, but let’s be honest—it can also be a little overwhelming. Between the different systems, the setup process, and just knowing where to begin, there’s a steep learning curve. For a long time, the information you needed was scattered across different articles and videos, making it hard to find a clear path…