Why Did NuCamp Replace The Rounded Upper Front Cabinets?

Bob297
Bob297 Member Posts: 148
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I have watched people complain that they keep hitting their head on the corner of the front cabinet and ask NuCamp to do something about it. Never noticed mine before, but the edge is curved on the 2017 models. How is this saving NuCamp money? Designers need to look back sometimes. Anyone know why they changed this? Here is a pic of my front upper cabinets showing the corner is rounded. I’ve never hit my head on it anyway. A sharp corner would hurt.

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  • LuckyJ
    LuckyJ Member Posts: 1,239

    Do you still have the oem matress, or did you upgarde with tge froli system and a foam layer?

    We did not do any upgrade to our oem matress and have never knocked our head either on the shelf.

    I do think that it happen with the thicker matress or raised matress.

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  • zgfiredude
    zgfiredude Member Posts: 214

    When we first got our 2021, I can't even begin to say how many times I hit my head on these cabinets, and YES it hurts! I have solved my issue however with the creative application of dark brown rubber corner guards for babies. Much improved!

    At 6'2" tall, I bump into them when loading things into the camper and accessing the under floor storage area.

    '21 T@G 5w Boondock, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser B)

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  • HikinMike
    HikinMike Member Posts: 400

    I've just accepted the fact I am going to smack my head every time I'm inside. It still hurts, I just dont curse as much. :)

    2019 T@G Boondock Edge 5W
    2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
    2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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  • packetjunkie
    packetjunkie Member Posts: 72

    My SO complained about the same issue this weekend, so this thread is timely. I also ordered some brown rubber corner guards.

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  • JohnnyLoco
    JohnnyLoco Member Posts: 195

    Man, gotta luv an SE/XL

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  • LuckyJ
    LuckyJ Member Posts: 1,239

    @JohnnyLoco said:
    Man, gotta luv an SE/XL

    I would miss tge stargazer window to much. 😉

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  • LuckyJ
    LuckyJ Member Posts: 1,239

    @zgfiredude said:
    When we first got our 2021, I can't even begin to say how many times I hit my head on these cabinets, and YES it hurts! I have solved my issue however with the creative application of dark brown rubber corner guards for babies. Much improved!

    At 6'2" tall, I bump into them when loading things into the camper and accessing the under floor storage area.

    D9 you have a regular T@G or an outback/boondock style model? I 'm not 6,2, but with our outback, I am far from hiting my head on those boxe.

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  • JohnnyLoco
    JohnnyLoco Member Posts: 195

    I’m just glad there are choices, the ONLY reason I bought it is because it didn’t have a galley and all of the extra holes in the cabin.

    I think if they made a few more SE’s it would be cool.

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  • LuckyJ
    LuckyJ Member Posts: 1,239

    @JohnnyLoco said:
    I’m just glad there are choices, the ONLY reason I bought it is because it didn’t have a galley and all of the extra holes in the cabin.

    I think if they made a few more SE’s it would be cool.

    Well, we all have our preferences! 😎

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  • JohnnyLoco
    JohnnyLoco Member Posts: 195

    Choices indeed

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  • GigHarborTom
    GigHarborTom Member Posts: 270

    I believe I would be happy with the more basic T@G. That AC location, no TV or sound system would make me very happy. However the lady of this operation does like her Frig and Micro wave. Hay happy wife, happy camper. 20 + years ago I restored a 40 vintage teardrop. New skin, frame, and oak interior. Little marine sink with a water jug and a drain jug. Slide out for old type cooler etc. Eventually sold for big bucks in those days.

    Gig Harbor Tom
    Trl '17 T@G Max
    TV 2018 Mazda CX9 Signature

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  • JohnnyLoco
    JohnnyLoco Member Posts: 195
    edited July 2021

    I have a tv/dvd player that sits on the back shelf like a laptop. Right next to the morning Keurig coffee maker. We are ice chest folk though but never need anything cold after we go to bed.

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  • RadicalDad
    RadicalDad Member Posts: 12

    Not only do the sharp corners hurt, I actually cut my scalp on that sharp corner while arranging things inside my Boondock XL. Why DID NuCamp change that?

    What "brown rubber corner guards" are people using? I'd like to get some too.

    My wife wonders why I go to the woods and then work hard to create all the comforts of home.
    2021 Tag XL Boondock

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  • zgfiredude
    zgfiredude Member Posts: 214

    Like these....https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Proofing-Edge-Corner-Guard/dp/B08ZS59QYM/ref=sr_1_50?crid=2YAHU5N8PYK5G&keywords=baby+corner+protector+guards&qid=1658196269&sprefix=baby+corner,aps,152&sr=8-50

    '21 T@G 5w Boondock, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser B)

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  • Landpaddler
    Landpaddler Member Posts: 32

    Thanks ZGfiredude I am going to order some.

    2021 Tag XL Boondock
    Chevy Colorado ZR2
    Subaru Outback

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  • Tag75605
    Tag75605 Member Posts: 40

    I picked up some brown corner guards, at Walmart, last week. I was using a piece of a pool noodle, that I cut to fit the entire bottom of the shelf. The corner guards just look better. I think I paid about $7.50, for a 4 pack.

    I just returned from a two night camping trip. The corner guards do the trick, just fine.

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  • DebS
    DebS Member Posts: 12

    @Bob297 said:

    I'm curious what you use the handles on the bottom of the cabinets for?

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  • Prismtag
    Prismtag Member Posts: 27

    Imho I can’t for the life of me accept it’s ok to hit your head once in a while.

    no thanks, I took them out, easy to do, didn’t hold much anyway, no brainer.

    so much more room to move freely.

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  • OutdoorEd
    OutdoorEd Member Posts: 109

    We've camped more than 150 nights in our T@G. We have a 3-inch Tempur-Pedic mattress topper over the stock mattress. I'm 5'10" and the missus is 5'5". Neither of us has bumped our head yet. I think you're making it up.

    Ed & Karen
    2017 T@G Max XL
    2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R

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