After years of RV adventures—and owning everything from pop-ups to a 32-foot Grand Design Imagine—we’ve added a new, smaller rig to our camping lineup: a 2024 nüCamp Tab 320 CS-S. This teardrop trailer with a clamshell kitchen is already bringing a whole new level of flexibility and simplicity to our camping life.

In this episode of The RV Atlas podcast, we talk through all the details behind this big (yet small) decision—why we wanted a second RV, what we were shopping for, how our dealership experiences shaped the purchase, and what we love about the T@b 320 CS-S.

This purchase wasn’t about replacing our Grand Design Imagine 2800 BH “bunkhouse”—it was about complementing it. Our lives and travel needs have changed as our kids have gotten older, and a smaller RV fits the direction we’re heading in.

As always, RV shopping starts with a long list of dreams and must-haves.

We first looked at several teardrop models, including the Airstream Basecamp (which we’ve owned previously), inTech Luna, and various models from Escapod, Vistabule, and Pindrop Trailers. These were all contenders, especially the nüCamp Tag XL with the outdoor kitchen.

But ultimately, we needed more than a bed on wheels. We wanted a small RV with:

The must-haves quickly narrowed the search to one standout model: the nüCamp Tab 320 CS-S. The CS-S version includes the clamshell kitchen (a must for cooking content) and a cassette toilet, all in a sleek, modern design from a company that has a great reputation for quality RVs.

A Disappointing Dealership Experience

We found a used 2022 Tab 320 CS-S nearby listed for around $19,000. It was exactly what we were looking for—until we arrived at the dealership.

It was clear we weren’t getting a great deal or great service—so we left.

So we kept searching online and found a brand new 2024 nüCamp Tab 320 CS-S in stock at a nearby dealership for $29,500. Thankfully, we had long heard good things about Indian Valley Camping Center in Pennsylvania. They’re a third-generation family-owned dealership with a solid reputation for no-pressure sales and fair pricing. Not only was the pricing clear and transparent, but the customer service was excellent—helpful, polite, and absolutely no hidden fees.

Within a week, we put down a deposit, completed the purchase, and brought the Tab 320 CS-S home.

This teardrop trailer checks all of our boxes and more.

We plan to do a full follow-up podcast and article on how we equip this trailer—likely after our first real shakedown trip.

Future topics will include:

We’re also planning to use the Tab 320 CS-S to attend our first nüCamp rally, enjoy some Harvest Hosts adventures, and hopefully even a quick visit to Depot Travel Park in New Jersey.

After looking at dozens of rigs and walking away from a bad deal, we’re thrilled with our new nüCamp Tab 320 CS-S. It’s the right size, the right setup, and the right quality for this stage of our RV life.

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