Essie2Go
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I saw a T@da once and the owner really liked it. Her only complaint was the fridge. I might be wrong but I think she said the fridge needed hook up, it wasn't a three way.
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TALLADEGACHESSIE
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Go to www.tabrv.com for a virtual tour and complete list of floor plans, styles, and spec sheets. They are cute and exterior of alufiber, a cross between aluminum and fiberglass.
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Sunbird
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I believe that I read that the T@DA doesn't have a gray water tank, so you have to use a portable tank. The black water uses a casette toilet which in some situations seems like a better system.
The T@B has a parking brake european style which should be required on all trailers.
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SuperiorBound
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Thank you for all the information and opinions. I am thinking for the price and being I have limited experience from years ago this might not be a good choice for us. I like the idea however, but to buy additional tanks for the grey water and possible a second cassette storage since the 5 gallons seems a little small even for two people the cost goes up.
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Dixonmatco
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For a smaller and lighter trailer with the features of a larger one, you might check out a "hybred" or "Expandable" trailer. They have been around for enough years that used ones are available at a much lower price.
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havedreamwilltravel
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Essie2Go wrote:I saw a T@da once and the owner really liked it. Her only complaint was the fridge. I might be wrong but I think she said the fridge needed hook up, it wasn't a three way.
Few things:
THIS MONTH Trailer Life did a test tow with the T@DA behind a Kia. Go to your library and it will answer probably most if not all your questions regarding them.
2nd. - Quote above. The T@DA has a 3-way as an available upgrade option on the refrigerator.
3rd - the price. Due to the round windows, type of exterior in European appliances inside is the reason the cost of the little trailer is on the higher end.
For the same $$$ a Trailmanor will do ALL you need and you get a full hardside TT with the advantage of a pop up. Depending on your tow vehicle - TrailManors can be pulled by some minivans and a member on here pulls one with his Nissan mini-van.
Many, many smaller trailers to look into - funfinder, eco, jayco, skyline - almost all makers will make a nice little small trailer so look at all of them.
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Earl E
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I looked in a T@DA the other day and I have to admit there are a lot of other very lightweight trailers out there that, for my money, are much nicer and roomier. They may be cute and well built--but just don't see much more than that.
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Vapor_Trails
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There's a T@B dealer in my area. I checked them out one day. They are very cool and I'd definitely buy one...if I were a Hobbit.
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Firefly Camping
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We bought a t@da in mid July, downsizing from a 23 fi class C. We love it. Dh is 6 ft tall, and skinny as a rail! I was concerned about the ceiling height when we looked at it, (not a problem for me, I'm 5ft 2 inches.) His reply was, "I don't do the cooking, how often will I be standing up in there?" He does his shaving sitting at the table, says his neck gets a bit cricked when he brushes his teeth or washes his face, but beyond that no complaints. We feel the trailer is well made, and it tows like a dream, it has electric brakes, so that took some getting used to. We are still learning how to hook and unhook, but will get faster. I am learning to back it up, but need more practice. It doesn't require a lot of maintaining, we like that.d ours is loaded. Don't let the price scare you, we paid 15K for a loaded 2008. Some might consider that too much, but we get between 22-24 MPG towing, so we'll be saving at the pumps for along time. If you have questions email me. Ours is just like the one in the picture that was posted. It draws lots of attention, that's for sure.
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Firefly Camping
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To say it will sleep 4 is a real stretch. It better not be 4 adults, or your in trouble. They are coming out with a tent room that attaches, we plan to get one next year. It gives more space and can be heated and cooled with the furnace and cool cat. We went camping with 2 young grand children, one slept on the floor, the other on the table that converts to a bed. we were crowded. There aren't very many dealers around yet. We are in MI and there is only 3 in the whole state. Fortunately 2 are within driving distance for us. We got ours at a dealership 90 miles away. By the way it has a great 1 year hitch to bumper warranty. There were some problems in the 2007's with short mounting screws, but those have been resolved. So far we are pleased with the quality of workmanship. We love ours!
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