The Black Canyon Upgrade, introduced for the 2024 model year, brings a new level of off-grid capability to nuCamp\u2019s teardrop lineup. Available for all teardrops except the TAG SE, it\u2019s perfect for those who enjoy camping off the beaten path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the TAB 360, the Black Canyon Upgrade includes dual 190-watt solar panels, holding tank heaters, and red underglow lights that add both style and functionality to your off-grid setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jenn\u2019s favorite feature of the Black Canyon Upgrade is the enhanced solar power. The long, curved panels align with the roof\u2019s shape, capturing sunlight from various angles throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a remote worker, Jenn relies heavily on the extra solar power to keep her battery charged and her work running smoothly. During a three-week off-grid boondocking trip, she was impressed by how well the Black Canyon\u2019s solar panels paired with the increased battery capacity from the Lithium Upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe additional solar really makes a difference,\u201d Jenn shared. \u201c\u2026 Even when it is cloudy, I was impressed with the yield from those panels.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another unexpected highlight of the Black Canyon Upgrade for Jenn was the red underglow lights. Initially, she thought they were \u201cgimmicky,\u201d but after using them, she found the soft red glow helpful at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen you need light at night, and you don\u2019t want to blind your neighbors, they provide an attractive, helpful light source,\u201d Jenn continued. \u201cThey really give it a neat look, too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Black Canyon Upgrade also includes tank heaters, which Jenn hasn\u2019t tested yet but is excited to try during her next cold-weather camping trip. However, it\u2019s important to note that the Black Canyon Upgrade does not transform the TAB 360 into a four-season camper. Like all nuCamp teardrops, the 360 is still considered a three-season camper, even with these added features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n nuCamp introduced the Lithium Upgrade in 2023, which was created in partnership with Battle Born Batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All of our teardrop trailers\u2014except for the TAG SE\u2014come equipped with a standard 100Ah lithium battery and a Bluetooth SmartShunt Battery Monitor, giving you real-time insight into your power usage via the Victron Connect App. For those looking to extend their off-grid capabilities, the Lithium Upgrade is available, offering enhanced battery capacity. Like the Black Canyon Upgrade, the Lithium Upgrade<\/a> is available for all nuCamp teardrop trailers, with the exception of the TAG SE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The battery bank capacity varies depending on the model, ensuring each trailer is tailored to your specific energy needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Jenn, the standout feature of the Lithium Upgrade is the addition of the MultiPlus, which allows her to maximize her battery\u2019s potential. The MultiPlus functions as both an inverter and a charger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019ll be honest, I didn\u2019t see the value of it until I started camping with it,\u201d Jenn admitted. She added that her batteries charge faster and more efficiently with this upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When boondocking, Jenn switches the MultiPlus to converter mode only, turning off the inverter to conserve power. However, with the inverter on, she can charge her laptop, use her Starlink router, and even run the air conditioning temporarily without needing shore power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI start my workday well before the sun is up, which means the extra battery capacity made work worry-free until the solar kicked in,\u201d Jenn said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her first experience using the AC off-grid was during a conference call. Jenn, who works remotely from the TAB 360, had checked out of her campground at noon but couldn\u2019t check in to the next one until later. With a call scheduled at 1 p.m. and temperatures soaring to 90 degrees, Jenn pulled into a parking lot in Iowa, turned on the AC, and stayed cool while handling her business call\u2014no shore power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another reason she loves the MultiPlus is its ability to kick in and run her air conditioning if the shore power cuts out while she\u2019s away. This provides peace of mind, especially for pet owners like Jenn, who always travels with her dog Rocky. If she leaves him in the camper, she feels reassured knowing that if the power goes out, Rocky will stay cool and comfortable until she returns. Plus, the Victron Connect App allows her to monitor her power levels remotely, ensuring she\u2019s always in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nucamprv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jenn-black-canyon-red-underglow-360-819x1024.jpg\")
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