nuCamp by Pleasant Valley Cargo Trailer reviews

We love our 2023 "little red" NuCamp 400 trailer. We bought is used from Apache Camping Center in Happy Valley, OR, in 2024. It is just the right fit for 2 people and a large dog. The queen sized bed is generous with 56" x 72" of space, large refrigerator, perfectly designed full bathroom with a shower, ample sized kitchenette with a 2-eye propane stove and sink, both with lift up covers, together with lots of lockable cupboard space. What makes this great for our dog Abby is that the dinette, located in the front of the trailer, transitions into a full sized bed. This gives us plenty of room to store carryall bags to one side of this bed, room for our 80 lb dog to stretch out, and our ability to tuck a couple grocery bags underneath the collapsed table. The trailer includes an Aldi heating and cooling system that is very efficient. Ample water, grey water, and black water tanks for boondocking for at least 3 days. An outside shower for dusty legs and dirty dogs. We really also like this model since it includes a 3-way switch for the refrigerator, the newer models only have a 2-way (removing the propane option). We got the best service possible from the salesman Charlie. After reviewing 5 campers on the lot we ended up coming back to this one and been happy ever since. One hiccup was our Subaru Outback erroneously is rated for 3,500 lb tow while in reality can only tow 2,600 lbs, due to the CVS belt system. We ended up buying "Billy" that is a 2015 Jeep Overland to take us on Holidays. Only wish Billy got better gas mileage - but hauls like a champ! Show less

Great trailer, however, the rear window allows cooking temps in the sun. I installed a sheet of Styrofoam insulation with the reflective membrane towards the outside. The sun actually melted the Styrofoam. The AC can't keep up even with the insulation. Major design flaw. Pictures available of the melted Styrofoam if this site allows photos. Show less

One day after the camper was set on our permanent spot we noticed the floor was separating. My husband called the dealer and someone came to look at it. The only thing that the warranty would allow for repairs was to sand the plywood section that was sticking up. The repair man said that the plywood was actually breaking apart, but Salem won’t replace it. We now have two other spots in our floor that are doing the same thing. In addition to this, the shelving in the pantry is falling apart and the shelves are falling. We only have spices on these shelves. This camper is a year old. Disappointed in the quality of this camper, and incredibly disappointed in the lack of cooperation with the warranty. Show less

This RV was an awesome camper. It's a full-length bumper pull toy hauler. The best thing about this unit is the floor plan. It literally has 2 separate bedrooms each with a queen size bed, and each room with a real door to separate the spaces. This is perfect for camping with kids and guests. The second bedroom converts to the garage and it also can be arranged as 2 couches, a table and benches or 2 twin beds. Each bedroom has direct on-suite access to the bathroom. This unit also has a slide in the main living area created a spacious feel. Many bumper pull toy haulers do not have a slide. The outdoor shower is convenient for rinses off or washing feet before entering have having fun and getting dirty. This camper over all was excellent and I would highly recommend it. Show less

Viewing a number of trailers prior to purchase I found Nucamp's Tab 400 Boondock Lite (2019) light years ahead in quality to those viewed. Attention to detail, quality cabinetry (dovetail high-quality wood, no frigg'en particleboard), lighting, solar, towability, Alde system, layout, etc, etc, etc.... Quick response customer service. Major complaint, Dometic Cool Cat failed a few months after the warranty. Coolant leak in a closed system, meaning nothing can be done. $1300 for new unit. Labor not included. The insulation siding is great in that it will not deteriorate, but inadequate insulation. In Arizona and Florida direct sun and the AC struggles to keep unit cool. Show less

A very well designed and constructed camper with advanced, reliable equipment and an indoor wet bath with flush toilet, sink and shower! Cabinets are beautiful with handy latches. Interior lighting is gentle LEDs and brighter overheads in cabin and bathroom. Bed is 72"x72" and tufted mattress pad rolls into a seat cushion. The tabletop pivots and can be used inside and outside the trailer - a very handy feature. One control panel has light and pump switches and tank level indicators. Four stabilizer legs keep it solid and stable, even in stiff winds. TV and AM/FM/Bluetooth stereo and bedside lamps complete a nicely comfortable little sanctuary. Really safe and easy to tow. GVWR is under 3000 pounds and equipped with trailer brakes. I would very highly recommend this model as a pleasure to own. Mine gives me absolutely no headaches, which is nice when you are out there relaxing!! Show less

So great to have all of the luxuries of home in a lightweight yet solid, easy-to-tow RV. Very comfortable in wind, rain, or sunshine (I haven't tried snow). Having an indoor kitchen is great for rainy, cool afternoons or evenings, and the double pane windows keep the temperature consistent. The craftsmanship exceed any other unit I researched. Aerodynamic and lots of 'cool factor' details. Show less

We are former tent campers who wanted HVAC and a toilet for nightime restroom visits. T@B delivers these and so much more at such high quality. Everything is so solidly built. Our friends with bigger campers notice the higher quality, too. We love the soft-close cabinets and drawers and all of the storage shelves inside. The heating, hot water and AC systems all work together so well to keep your sleep so very comfortable--just be sure to crack the vent at night to avoid steaming up this little guy. We keep our coffeemaker inside on the countertop, so we have coffee in bed in the mornings. (We have a filter on the water supply hose, so all of our water is filtered.) Love the outdoor kitchen with the cooktop and outlets. We don't use a microwave at home much, so we opted for more storage rather than the microwave. All of our dishes and utensils easily fit in the kitchen drawers, and our pots and pans fit under the sink, which leaves the kitchen cabinets for our pantry. We bring our toaster oven and pressure cooker with us now, so cooking is almost like home! Our only minor complaint is that the fridge is very tiny, so you can only store 2-3 days food in it; but again, we used to tent camp, so we are used to using coolers anyway. We keep our drinks in a cooler full of ice. And we purchased a refrigerated cooler/freezer to keep meat/seafood frozen or cold, depending on the length of our trip. The sound system inside and out is so great for setting the vibe. We even use this camper for entertaining outside at home. We pull it up to the patio, open the kitchen, turn on the music, set out the drinks and start cooking on our grill and the outdoor kitchen. We have not used the TV at all, however. Just not our thing when camping, but we can see how attaching a DVD player would be fun on rainy days or movies in bed. We purchased a Walker tent that attaches to the front of the camper so that we'd have a dedicated changing/sitting/eating area and could leave the bed down inside. This also makes us feel like we are still tent camping. Love it! And the outdoor shower is so nice when you come back from the beach and want to rinse off before going inside. We have not gotten to boondock with this camper but are excited that we could. Looking for opportunities.... We appreciate the solar power when we are home and cleaning the camper or have to go out to get something from it. Just turn the battery power on and you've got power. So nice! Needless to say, we LOVE this camper!!! Show less

Love my 2022 nucamp tab400 my 2nd one .well built ,modern look,small.to tow but has everything you need .a wet bath ,kitchen, bed,and dining area..wish has pre-wired for a rear Camara but that minnor. On.a 1to5 i.give it a 5.and I've owned many campers .10 over the years .great job.nucamp Show less

Have owned this coach for over a year. Excellent build quality and drive ability. Very maneuverable. Towable with smaller vehicle. Solar works well. Heater excellent. I would suggest this is a better value as compared to an airstream. Show less