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cosmotini · 08-13-2007, 12:55 PM

Here is a new trailer by the people who make the T@B. It reminds me of the 13' Playmor that Roger posted.

The specs say it's only 2121 lbs.

Minnie's Mate · 08-13-2007, 01:20 PM

Neat little trailer. Wonder what they cost?

3Ms75Argosy · 08-13-2007, 01:26 PM

Now THAT's what the new Sport model should have been like. More windows, looks better finished inside, novel concepts (I like the cassette toilet idea), even the blue tank is fine with me (I use one anyway currently). Wonder where the kitchen sink flows too - I guess you can't use on the run unless you dump grey water?

I like that they weight EACH one and state the REAL weight on the weigh tag on the trailer. All trailers should have this!

Torsen axles (with NO SHOCKS! - Horrors!), cute exterior colors - I think this is more mainstream than the T@b.
Probably be a hit if it's priced right.
Marc

Foiled Again · 08-13-2007, 01:28 PM

THOR Industries! AND note the POWDER COATED LIFETIME GUARANTEED FRAME!!!!!

It's time to send your cards and letters to our buddies in Jackson Center, OH kids!

Paula

bobfowler · 08-13-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 3Ms75Argosy

Now THAT's what the new Sport model should have been like. More windows, looks better finished inside, novel concepts (I like the cassette toilet idea), even the blue tank is fine with me (I use one anyway currently). Wonder where the kitchen sink flows too - I guess you can't use on the run unless you dump grey water?

I like that they weight EACH one and state the REAL weight on the weigh tag on the trailer. All trailers should have this!

Torsen axles (with NO SHOCKS! - Horrors!), cute exterior colors - I think this is more mainstream than the T@b.
Probably be a hit if it's priced right.
Marc

The Base Camp doesn't have shocks either, and it's a bit heavier (2500 or 3000 lbs max depending on model). They indicate that the grey water is plumbed for a blue boy, I wonder if they did that with a stinky slinky sized hose or a garden hose like the Base Camp...

InsideOut · 08-13-2007, 01:59 PM

T@DA - They are kinda cute! Saw one a couple of weeks ago on a dealer lot...but they were closed, it was afterhours.

Shari

**Stefrobrts** · 08-13-2007, 02:03 PM

Nice! It's so open and airy inside, but it still gets in all the stuff you need. Marc's right on, that's what the new Sport models should have been like!

maxandgeorgia · 08-13-2007, 02:03 PM

Any news yet on cost? Looks like a great little trailer for quick getaways. I wonder how well made (AKA-leak proof, tight finish work) it is. ~G

Alumatube · 08-13-2007, 02:37 PM

The picture shows a slinky hose. You can see it in the gallery, second row down all the way to the right.

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Originally Posted by bobfowler

The Base Camp doesn't have shocks either, and it's a bit heavier (2500 or 3000 lbs max depending on model). They indicate that the grey water is plumbed for a blue boy, I wonder if they did that with a stinky slinky sized hose or a garden hose like the Base Camp...

Susan

wahoonc · 08-13-2007, 02:56 PM

Still built for midgets... the interior height is 5'9" which is great for my 5'-2" wife but a pain in the neck for a 6'-2" me

They are borrowing the design from some of the European caravans. I hope it sells well for them

Aaron

safari57 · 08-13-2007, 08:18 PM

You are right Aaron, it does look very European. If it's priced right it may get a lot of the younger crowd more interested in camping. Interesting color schemes.

Barry

TBRich · 08-13-2007, 08:53 PM

Very cool...I'll bet the "new younger camper" crowd will really like these...hope they're priced well... I'll look forward to seeing one in person to check out the details...

TB

soldiermedic · 08-13-2007, 09:06 PM

I found one invoice of 16,635 including freight, but no options.

2008 T@DA

Steve

Bob Thompson · 08-13-2007, 09:53 PM

I like the fact you can tow it with a Tacoma or Frontier or something similar. There was a time when this would have fit us to a "T".

Minnie's Mate · 08-14-2007, 07:20 AM

$16.6K isn't that bad considering the price of a t@b. I always thought the t@b was a bit pricey for what you got, but then again the same could be said about most of the Airstream line up starting with the Base Camp.

wanderer1 · 08-14-2007, 11:06 AM

I like it!

The retro colors and no rear bumper really make it stand out.Should be a hit!

Wayne&Sam · 08-14-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by wanderer1

I like it!

no rear bumper ......Should be a hit!

Let's hope it doesn't get hit.

Neat trailer though.

wanderer1 · 08-14-2007, 11:50 AM

No pun intended

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Tim A. · 08-14-2007, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wahoonc

Still built for midgets... the interior height is 5'9" which is great for my 5'-2" wife but a pain in the neck for a 6'-2" me

They are borrowing the design from some of the European caravans. I hope it sells well for them

Aaron

I suspect they may borrowing more than the design. The original T@b is a German trailer (see T@B: T@B Startseite) modified for the US (the interior furnishings, for example). I do not know if the US model is made entirely here. Cassette toilets are standard in German trailers, so it is not surprising that the new T@da has one. A Google search in German found mention that the T@da is a US model only.

Blu_Hwy_Lady · 08-14-2007, 12:04 PM

They are adorable! Retro done right. I really cracked up when I read

"The portable cassette toilet tank stores in an exterior compartment for easy storage and removal."

Talk about making something that's not desirable sound interesting. It's kind of like when I worked for a software company writing promo stuff and was told the make the bugs sound like "features". For everybody that remembers my tale of woe of being kicked out a campground for trying to use a tote....gee, I could just have said it was a "portable cassette".

I'd really like to see one on the road.