Newbie questions.

offgrid2 · May 2025

We have now made a few trips in our 2021 TAG Boondock, mostly good but there are some questions.

1. Why does the radio randomly turn itself on? It has happened several times with no obvious cause.

2. Where is the best place for the fire extinguisher since ours fell off. The official position is guaranteed to be banged into. Since the tiny screws holding it and the smoke and Co2 alarms have all pulled out of the plastic, what is the best way to reattach them.

3. Whats with the square and sharp corners on the interior shelves and cabinets? Boat builders used rounded corners; safer and stronger.

4. My last question for now, how do I remove the external washdown unit for repair/replacement? I have unscrewed it but it appears glued in.

On the plus side, we survived winds up to 50 mph/80 kmh and torrential rain with no fuss, staying cosy and comfortable.

ragtag2 · May 2025

Regarding #3, search online (OK Amazon) for corner bumpers (transparent child protectors)... We have found that for about $1 USD each it is money well spent. Indeed, the earlier models had graceful curves for the cabinets. Sigh.

offgrid2 · June 2025

Hi, I have followed the corner bumper advice so that's fine, I still think it is poor building practice. It appears that the radio poltergeist is the alarm feature, since it was turned off no further problem. I would still like guidance on removing the external wash-down unit, it seems glued in and I do not want to break anything.

SteelCity · September 2025

I have the exact same issue with the wash-down unit. The new one should be delivered any day now but I still haven’t been able to remove the old one. Did you figure out how to do it?

robteroy · September 2025

#4 - I have replaced the wash down unit. You have to cut thru the silicone on the outside wall holding it in place as well as disconnecting the hose under the sink.

SteelCity · September 2025

Thanks, I got it out and the new one installed.

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