What I Actually Used (and Didn’t Use) in My T@B 320 Teardrop Camper After One Year

When I bought my T@B 320, I imagined cozy mornings, easy meals, and looked forward to cooking and hanging out in my little camper. After a full year of camping — weekends, road trips, and real-life use — here’s an honest breakdown of what I actually used, what I rarely touched, and what I didn’t use at all.

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What I Didn’t Use

Microwave

I knew I would not use this very often, because I didn’t use the microwave in my T@G very often either. I thought I would use it when my grand kids were with me, but even then it was not used.

Why I didn’t use it:

• Requires shore power
• Takes up valuable space – I’m currently using it for storage
• I usually cook outside.

If you love campground hookups and reheating leftovers — keep it. If not, you won’t miss it. I will probably remove it for more storage.

Stove Top

This one surprised me. I thought I would use it all the time.

Why it didn’t work for me:

• Cooking smells linger in a small space
• I use the area over the stove as a countertop when camping
• I gravitate toward outdoor cooking on my camp stove or on the fire

The stove is great — I just didn’t need it. I’m sure I will use it more in the future.

TV

I used it… almost never.

Why it stayed off:

• I camp to unplug
• My phone or iPad covered the rare movie night
• Campfires > TV every time

I did use it when I had the grand kids for movie night, and I watch an occasional movie in the camper when it’s parked in my driveway, so it will be staying.

What I Used All the Time (And Would Buy Again)

Some of these were surprises, like my A/C unit, I didn’t think I would ever use the a/c, as I didn’t in my previous camper, but I ended up using it quite a bit, as well as the Alde heat system. Here are some of the most used gear in my first year owning the T@B 320.

USB Rechargeable Oscillating Fan

This was my most-used item. Hands down.

Why it’s essential:

• Moves air in a small space
• Quiet enough for sleeping
• Rechargeable = no power stress

Perfect for warm nights, airflow, and white noise and helps keep the bugs away when sitting outside.

Electric Kettle

If you only take one thing from this post — make it this.

What I used it for:

• Coffee & tea
• Instant oatmeal
• Quick meals and cleanup water

This is a big reason I never had to use the stove. You can use it on shore power or with a Goal Zero or Jackery.

String / Fairy Lights

Not necessary… but absolutely necessary.

Why I loved them:

• Soft, cozy lighting
• Makes the camper feel like home
• Uses almost no power

Pro tip: warm white only. Trust me.

Lectric eBike — One of My Most-Used Camp Gear Items

The one thing I didn’t expect to be so excited about is my Lectric eBike — not only is it handy, it is so much fun to ride around the campground!

This wasn’t just a “nice extra.” It became part of how I camp. I have the Lectric 3.0 but in hindsight I should have purchase the “lite” version. Lighter and easier to fold up.

Why I used it constantly:

• Easy rides around the campground
• Quick trips to the bathhouse, dumpster or camp store
• Exploring nearby trails and small towns
• Folds up and fits perfectly in my small camper

The eBike gave me freedom without breaking camp. Just hop on and go.

What This Taught Me About Small Camper Camping

After one year, here’s the real lesson:

You don’t need more stuff — you need the right stuff.

The T@B 320 is incredibly well designed, but how you like to camp matters more than what’s included. I learned that I value:

• Simplicity
• Easy setup
• Minimal cleanup
• Comfort and Coziness

The key is that you camp the way YOU like to camp.