T@B Trailer

It would look good behind a VW

I like looking at the T @ B, but think its way over priced, and low on features. But its a step in the right direction, maybe someone else can build something a little more practical along these lines.

Yes it’s overpriced, but it’s the only travel trailer I can tow with my Subaru Outback 4 cyl. I miss having a travel trailer and I don’t want to go buy vehicle to be able to tow one. It’s a great little trailer with great looks and is actually a great price when you compare it to a new Airstream at over $30K. There’s room to add to it like some others have, we’re looking forward to our purchase!

I agree that it is overpriced. My wife and I saw it and immediately we were drawn to it. The bright colors really appealed to us. It made you think of the beach or some just plain fun. However, it’s not much camper for the price. In NC they wanted around $13K for it. I was thinking it should have been around $5K MAX. We went and looked at A-liners, but the pricing on them is just as bad. I hope that someone can bring this type of line for those of us with subarus and saabs (towing capacity 2000lbs and below). More importantly though, I hope the price is as catchy as the camper!! I even looked at the teardrop line, but I just don’t think it would meet our needs. There isn’t even room enough for a table or chairs. Maybe in a few years we’ll be able to afford a used T@B.

Does anyone know who manufactures the custom awning for the T@B?

Debra: Just saw your inquiry — we’ve been on our first outing in our new T@B! The awning is made by National Tent & Awning, Inc.Firethorne Drive, Goshen, Indiana 46526. It is not as automatic to put up as a large roll/pull-down awning on a big camper, but it is very nice once it is in place. It follows the curve of the camper, arching from front to back down to about about knee height! It comes out quite a ways from the camper and gives ample room to cook and sit a couple chair underneath. It is a bright orange/yellow floral pattern. We found that it immediately traps heat up underneath on a warm day and bugs in the evening, but it kept us dry in downpours of rain. It also held up to wind and storms. Otherwise, we just downscaled from a large camper, and think the T@B is the answer to our dreams of cooking outside and sleeping comfortably inside.

Always wondered what the T@b stood for; possibly: “Thor at Bristol”(Indiana)?

T@B clam shell. Thought it was the greatest camper ever UNTIL the seals in the kitchen fell apart and water started pouring in and the front side seams are separating so just enough water seeps in to create moisture where it is not wanted.. Has anyone else had this problem? How did you resolve it? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. The quality is much higher that to be having these issues and to my surprise the warranty’s on most campers/RV’s is only 12 months. BTW for information sake…..RV manufactures do not include the lug wrenches nor jacks. So be prepared for the worse. I did find out that with the upgraded AAA membership my camper was included. Flat tires are not much fun when you don’t travel with a tool box or find yourself on the side of the road after driving over something sharp. On the up side. Loved it ( until the water intrusion issues) the size is perfect for this single mom & kids or me and a friend/or the dogs. It is easy to hook up the my Mid Sized SUV and can be pushed around by hand. Stores enough stuff for a long camping trip but keeps you from overdoing it on owning too many extra and un-necessaries. Remember less is more. The bed in comfortable. Definitely is the draw of the camp site. Everyone wants to see it….great conversation starter. Looks really small next to a 5th Wheel with 3 push outs ( but how is that camping?)

We have had our T@B Clamshell for 2 years and absolutely LOVE IT. I camp often without my husband and love the easy set up and security it gives me ‘doing it on my own’ with a 2 yr old. Sadly I do have to sell it and get something bigger as our family is expanding. Anyone looking to buy used, very good condition, fully loaded, orange and white, pictures and specifics available - pls email me at amhoness@shaw.ca. Located in Alberta, CAN.

Oct. 2009 we bought a Tab trailer the one with the 70 x 72 Bed and since then we are looking for the Kitchenette that we can add to it . If someone can help me in finding it it would be greatly appreciated. the year ot the model is a 2010. Janine

Driving west from Calgary last week, the cover for the propane tank and battery on our Tab, which was already cracked and loose, blew off and disintegrated. I have learned Thor Industries is not making Tabs anymore and has no parts. My dealer can't get anything. Does anyone know of an available replacement cover. I'm in North Vancouver, B.C.

Hi Everyone,
I am looking for a cover for my T@b. Does anyone have one for sale or can direct me to finding one? Thanks LeAnn

According to Dutchmen, T@B stands for “Taking America Back” as in going back in time to less complicated days. In Europe the original trailer is made by “Tabbert” and is also called a T@B. Got mine six weeks ago and absolutely love it! There’s a very active T@B user’s group on Yahoo at: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/tabtrailers , come on by and visit for awhile. Bob T

Paul, thankyou for your help. How long have you had your tab and what problems have you had if any? thanks again.

John C: I have had my Tab only since March, or nine months. I have towed it 1600 miles (round trip) on trips and not had any problems other than the battery going dead on me. And I don’t have a 7 pin plug to charge it on the road. I have a flat 4 which only operates the tail lights. So I have to plug it in to recharge. Well, let’s see, I did once have an issue with the furnace not lighting. I took it back to the dealer - he knew RV’s inside & out. He said just vacuum around the orofice area, it’s just a little clogged. And he was exactly right. It’s worked fine ever since. Just a thought here - RV’s & trailers are not like a home. The mechanical parts are light and breakable. Don’t expect them to hold up with a lot of bumping & grinding, like on bad roads, or with rowdy youngsters. Keep checking them for wear and tear. When I tow, I slow way down to 60 or 65. That helps too. I may have one of the worst made tabs - It’s serial number is #00003. Yes, the third one ever made. And I still really like it. I heard of a ceiling delamination problem on some units. That may be only in warmer climates, I’m not sure. I like the old K.I.S.S. theory (keep it simple, Sam). And these units are fairly simple. It pushes a little wind on the highway, so my mileage drops 25% or so. But that’s not bad for a 6 cylinder. Any other questions, give me a holler. I’m Tabuddah over on the Yahoo group. UtahPaul Layton, Utah

New website for Dutchmen Trailers. It is an independent site http://www.dutchmen-rv-forum.com/phpBB2/ Not much action there yet. Hugh

Ok boys and girls, I just sat and read EVERY email since this site started. I HAvE to have a T@B, an upgrade from my Tear. Does anyone have one used? I went to the Factory in August, great place if you ever get a chance to go. I’m on the East Coast. Thanks for any help. sbb

After reading all the emails and visiting an RV dealer, we are hooked but I would like a used T@B and I can’t find one. Does anyone have suggestions on where I could find a used one for sale on the West Coast? Thanks for all your help, DJ

Hi, We bought our T@B in April. We bought the L floor plan for the extra storage. It is not for everyone! I am 5’8” and I would say that is the tallest you can be to use the bed in the L plan as you sleep side to side. We pull it with a 2001 PT Cruiser and have had no problems. We travelled 1200 miles in B.C., Washington and Idaho this summer. In North America they say a PT can only pull 1000 pounds but in England you can pull 2000 pounds. It either has to do with gearing or a shorter warranty in England. When I was rigging up, I went to AAMCO for a transmission cooler and they said the Chrysler factory installation was all that was needed. We have added a K&N air intake system and it has improved performance in the mountains at the expense of being not as quiet as the factory unit. A tip to get the 3-way fridge going, is to light the stove first. This gets the air out of the piping and the fridge then lights more readily. Always check that the tonque jack is securely locked in the up position or it may vibrate down and the tire will contact the road. It happened to me fortunately with no damage. The T@B is generally well made but I did put some extra sealing around the wheel wheels as there was some puckering of the plastic panels and I did not want any leakage as I want to keep it a long long time. Best of the Season! Rick McCaig

HARDTENT T@B RENTAL OPENS IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Happy New Year fellow T@bbers and all of those interested in the T@B! Now you can rent a T@B in the San Francisco Bay Area. Beginning this month, Hardtent RV Rental will offer the European-designed ultralight T@B Travel Trailer for rental. The T@B is equipped with -extra-wide queen bed -A/C and heat -dining seating for five -DIRECTVTM satellite TV/DVD -stainless steel sink -XM RadioTM satellite AM/FM radio -two burner gas stove -awning. The T@B can be towed by any vehicle with a towing capacity of 2000 pounds or more, including some four-cylinder cars. With its light weight, the T@B is easy for beginner campers to manage and more fuel efficient to tow than larger trailers. The T@B allows customers to set up camp and then use their vehicle to explore, an advantage over motorhomes. Hardtent provides -home or office delivery -organic linens -24 hour customer assistance -mess kits and cooking supplies -complete illustrated trailer guide -additional optional equipment. Please visit Hardtent’s website at http://www.hardtent.com or call (1-800-505-6955) or email us (info@hardtent.com) for further information about Hardtent RV Rental or the T@B Travel Trailer. Thank you. Josh & Julie Hanft Hardtent RV Rental P.O. Box 472 Corte Madera, CA 94976 toll-free: 1-800-505-6955 ph: 415-264-2828 fax: 415-383-7348 http://www.hardtent.com

Southern Ontario Rental? We are looking to rent a T@B for 3 or 4 days starting July 14. Will travel between Windsor Ontario and Peterborough Ontario to pick up and drop off.

i think they are great i ve looked for awhile. I want to sell them i love them wiljo11@msn.com Anyone seen any used ones. I miss the bath. I want to know what the lowest price is anyone has seen. email me joe

In June of 2006 We just finished a 14,867 mile trip from Michigan to S.C. and then to Az, and then Washington State then going into the Youkon then into Alaska. Not one minute of trouble with the T@B and we pulled it with a 2005 Envoy getting 12-14 MPH. It was the trip of a lifetime and took us 2 months and 4 days. I would now like to find a tent for the side of the T@B because we are going to start camping with the grandsons and need just a little extra room. Anyone having or knowing where I could buy a side tent for the T@B please e-mail me at: Art DeVriendt e-mail: bigdog@usol.com Thank you !

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Hello— Some useful interchanges about T@bs—thanks. We’re interested in a T@b, but are not willing/able to pay the very high price for a new one. So if anyone has a lightly used one for sale at a lesser price, please contact me. We’d want the large bed (70x80?), a furnace, 3-way frig, & kitchen stuff inside (not clamshell). We live in the Seattle area, so would definitely prefer WA, OR, ID, MT, or northern CA locations. Thanks. BDS

Dont know why some of you guys are complaining about the price. Have just ordered new T@B in UK -cost

FOR SALE…………………2006 “horseshoe” design T@B Trailer. It has A/C, refig w/ high altitude kit, Portable toilet, Stereo, Heater & Heat Pump, Northern Breeze Fan, Awning Kit (never used), aluminum rims w/spare tire. It’s the brushed aluminum finish exterior so no paint to go bad. I’ve used it only 3 times last year. On-line Image….. http://www.tab-rv.com/graphics/tour/exterior_joltgrey.jpg I paid $15K for it and I’ll take $12K now. That’s a firm number. I can’t afford to give it away. I live in Oakdale, California. E-mail me at Tree_Sloth@mac.com Thanks and Happy Camping…….. Brian

One more thing. Anyone who might have a really good inside lead on the T@B Tent, please let me know. I have read the awning idea’s with the rope, and it seem’s pretty easy. Also, going to make my unit “city water” friendly. On my last post, my email addy got a little bit messed up. Any comments or suggestions would be really appreciated. tobyray20@msn.com

Morgan, I think about the only place your going to find a T@B cover is at your T@B dealer. All I can say is, when you ask your dealers’ parts department the price, you better be sitting down. I live in Utah, and I have been hearing that you should not cover the T@B up in damp area’s due to the fact that it traps the moisture in. From what I understand, the cover should only really be used in extreamly dusty area’s and maybe where there is a lot of sun issues (Phoenix, Az). The T@B’s alufiber skin is not like most “skins” of R.V.’s. I’m not covering my T@B by recomendation of my salesman. I have seen pics of the extended T@B. They are double axled yes. I hear they are only available in the UK/Germany/France area, not in the U.S. Happy T@Bbin’!!!! My first trip “out” is going to be to Moab, Utah on March 30th. I’m counting the days like a 5yr. old.

We bought our Tab last year and enjoyed a season of camping. Only complaint is floor space, we have two Shelties that we share our bed with. The porta potty option is not doable, where do you put it when you want to use it. We would like to bring our grandchildren with us but there is no room for them to sleep. The workmanship of these trailers is not very good for the price you pay for them, we paid 18000.00 for ours. We are having a few warranty repairs done this year and hope they last. The trailer is ideal for small tight campsites, easy to maneuver into spots. Towing it is good, not too much stress on the vehicle.We are looking forward to another season of camping . Any one out there with feedback on adding an awning and or a tent.

To Don and Cathy, We’re about to start our 4th season with our T@B. First, the price sounds a little steep. I just saw new ones in Syracuse and the (asking) price was 13k at a show. Lucky I guess but our 04 hasn’t given us any problems. We mostly stay at state campsites without facility hookups. I use an extra battery hooked up in parallel and they last 5 days ++. We’ve also used their bathrooms during the day but have a dome tent set up along side the T@B with the Port-a-potti inside for night use. Works well. We have the awning and a tent would be nice (too pricy) but with just the two of us not necessary.

We just bought our T@B at the Sunset, Utah dealer. We talked the price down to 13250.00. We were hoping that we didn’t get ‘taken to the cleaners’. After reading Paul’s comment on the 13K price at the RV show we’re not sure! We didn’t get the TV, but did get the air conditioner, queen size bed, AM/FM stereo/CD player, and the bigger 3-way fridge. We also got the tent. We don’t think we’ll use it that much, but it will be nice when we do. We also bought the Yamaha 2400 generator. Does anyone have any problems with this generator? It’s rated as one of the quietest and that’s what we really want. There’s nothing more annoying than getting away from it all only to have a noisy generator running! We bought a ‘shower tent’ that we’re going to use as a shower and also to put the porta potty in. If anyone is interested in one of these (it’s quite nice and a roomy 3’ x 3’) we bought ours at Sams Club for $36.50. We’re going to take our ‘maiden voyage’ next weekend,we’ll let you all know how that goes.

Gabi & Uli, There is a Norcold refrigerator which is 3 way and operates on 120V, 12V or gas and there is another option which does not have all 3. If you have the 3 way option you’ll see at the top 3 buttons, one with a 120v plug graphic, a battery graphic and a flame graphic. There is a couple of tricks to get the gas operating properly. You need to start on gas while the fridge is “hot” that is previously running on 120v or 12v. Turn the temperature knob to start, all the way clockwise. Now, make sure the gas tank is on and light the stove for a few seconds. This gets the gas flowing in the right direction. Push the “gas” button at the top and then hold the light button in. You’ll heat clicking sound while the unit tries to light. You may have to hold the light button in for a minute or two before you see the green light stay on when you release the light button. When the green light stays lit after releasing the light button, turn the temperature dial counter clock wise to about 6 or 7 o’clock position. If you forget this step and leave it on start, the fridge won’t work. Any higher than 7 o’clock and you’ll have a freezer. Side note. I tie my dolly wheel with a piece of rope around the frame every time. I had to order a new one from Dutchmen for $45.00 when it dropped and hit the road at 60 mph. The plastic wheel won’t last long at that speed. Paul from NY

to Barb and Dave, You did get a pretty good deal on the T@B. The 13k show price didn’t include and AC. I find that for 13k we can get about a 23 footer with a bathroom in many other brands. It must be the under 2000# class that’s desireable and holds the T@B price. Paul from NY

I won’t exactally tell how I got this information, but I found out how much the dealers out west are actually paying Thor for the basic T@B units (non clam-shell) without all the “toys” in them. $9,500. Wow. The dealers sure do make some nice change for them. GRRRRR !!! Oh well, I still love my T@B.

Jim, I’d love a generator myself and use one at home (7500w) for emergencies. Here’s what I found camping. In New York anyway you need an EPA approved Generator for campsites or they are not allowed. They’re noise and spark controlled. They are the only quiet ones for camping. State campsites only allow certain hours for use. Two hours around 11 am and two around 7 pm I believe. Private sites may allow more but most private sites I found have electricity with the site. A 3000 watt for T@B camping is big. A small TV will draw maybe 200 watts two lights maybe another 100 watts. What wlse will you have in a T@B other than fridge and furnace (maybe another 300 or 400). The AC would be the big draw and I’m not sure the 3000 is big enough assuming you can run the generator all day and night. You’ll have to check on the draw for the AC. I use two deep cycle batteries and have a small 12v tv/dvd With lights and the occasional furnace running and the fridge uses a little electricity, they last 4-5 days. (single battery was 3 days being careful) 90 minutes with the car running charges them both. An EPA approved 3000 watt generator is about $1800 or $300 for one not EPA noise or spark approved and very loud. Myself, I can’t justify the expense but if I was camping for a couple of weeks at a time and several trips a year then I might buy one. People at State campsites use them for charging batteries and plan microwave or hair dryer use for those allowed running times. Camping in the sticks you could use it anytime but gas is not cheap for full time use. My big one (7500w) uses 7 gal in 12 hours under some load. (Say 3 gal for 3000) Cheap to keep the pipes from freezing but expensive just to watch TV. I hope this little bit helps. Paul fron New York

Angie, I bought a part from Dutchmen by calling 574-537-0700 and emailed to cwood@dutchmenmfg.com. I found pretty good service once I could convey to them what it was I needed. Try the phone number first. Good idea with those protectors. I used brass corner furniture protectors myself on some corners. Good luck with the parts. Paul from New York

We’re getting our gently used ‘06 T@b this weekend from a dealer in MI… paid $10,125 off an eBay BIN listing. Probably could’ve talked it down a bit more, but i’m still happy considering it’s got a/c & the norcold… Speaking of dreaming? My “customize” list just keeps growing! Thanks for great ideas. I’ll be taking it out on its maiden voyage mid-April… hoorah!

Paul, that was great help! Thank you so much. I do have two batteries parellel but when I camp out in the sticks, I start getting that beeping alarm after about two days. I don’t have air conditioning and just use the refrigerator, lights, heater, and CD player. I flyfish alot in Ne Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming and never stay in camp grounds. I’ve been interested in the Honda Generator and still am interested in hearing from Toby about how he likes his or from anyone else. Thanks again Jim

Paul and Toby, You guys are great!. I think what you are saying is if you are not running an air conditioner a Honda EU 1000 or 2000 would do the trick. I haven’t seen any on the internet for $550? I looked up Campers world on google and couldn’t get a price. Do you know where to get one? They sell them 4 places in my state and they are expensive. As far as the off road T@B Do they even sell them here in the States? I like my T@B but I don’t know if I would buy another because of how cheaply made they seem to be. I know, I know all RVs are like that. But they only are because we all let them get away with it. Thats whats great about the internet. If everyone said I wont buy this T@B until all the cabinets are reinforsed, and this and that bug is fixed, then they would do it. They are fun, but atleast I let the cute look hook me. If I bought another, I’d go about it much differently. It seems to me a lot of people are ready to sell then after a couple of trips. Anyways you guys have been great. Thanks Jim

Paul, Thanks for all the useful information. When I purchased my T@B, I just cut to the chase and bought my power unit. I must say, I do love my T@B, and I will proably keep it at least 2 years. I can already tell you, I do believe I am on my way to getting an Airstream. We just got the T@B, so we’ll play with it a bit before we dole out some real cash (about $50k) for my dream mobile hotel room. Thanks again Paul. We’re headed to Moab, Utah tomorrow with the T@B for Jeep Week. Toby in Utah

Toby, I go to Utah a lot. I’ve been backpacking in the Cedar Mesa area for over twenty years. Have you pulled your T@B up the Moki Dugout? One of my favorite places to park my T@B is right near Muley point over looking Monument Valley. I’m going on a backpacking trip in cedar mesa the first week of May and will be pulling my T@B. Its an Orange Crush. What do you think of the Airstream Bambis? The airstream version of the T@B reminds me of a souped up horse trailer. Jim

I had a salesman at Battery Plus recommend getting two 6 volt batteries whose combined amphours could be as much as 300. This would be instead of getting two 12 volt batteries at 100 ah each. Anyone heard of this — or tried it? Karl

Jim- The Bambi is exactly what we are looking at, about a 19’ one. One thing about me is: when I get something, I tend to be the idiot that buys all the toys that go with it. If you have ever seen a fully loaded Airstream, it’s almost breath taking. I want the Bambi “Special Edition”. If you want to see something amazing, go look at the 75th anniversary they are selling this year. They will be happy to take your $60k in either cash, money order, or cashiers check. Then you can take it home. We looked at a 24’ with leather everything, an interior liner, cork floors, blah blah blah. We just didn’t have $85,000 on us that day, so we had to leave it at the dealership. We’re down here in Moab tonight, my Verizon wireless card works perfectly with broadband service. So I thought I’d check the board to see who was chatting. The T@B is working quite nicely. Slept like a baby last night. I’m still not sure about making Hanksville this year. Will know more when the time gets close. Happy T@Bbin’ everyone !!!! Toby in Utah

Hi, we are very interested in buying a T@B camper located in eastern Canada - will consider any model. Please contact me at pmichael@eastlink.ca Phil

I bid and unexpectively won the bidding on EBay of a new 2006 T@B trailer. I really didn’t think I would win. Someone had tried to outbid just before the bidding ended, but wasn’t high enough. I didn’t know I won until I got home from work and checked my email. Boy was I surprised. I picked it up yesterday from the dealer in Ohio. It is the T16-3 model. It has the grey Alufiber skin with Mellow Yellow trim. It has the Norcold 3 way refrigerator (AC, DC and propane), furnace and Northern Breeze fan. L shaped front. The rest is your typical T@B interior. I’ve liked the T@B trailer since I first saw them 3 years ago, but settled on a smaller teardrop trailer which I ordered from Camp Inn. I am happy with the Camp Inn and don’t really need two trailers. There are some advantages to the T@B, some may find over the traditional tear drop trailer. For one you, or at least I, can actually stand up in it and cook inside when the weather is nasty. The T@B pulled fairly easy with my 6 cylinder Ford Ranger. Since I don’t need both campers, I will sell the T@B. It has not yet been camped in. I picked it up yesterday and made the approxiamately 300 mile drive back home to Michigan. I am supposed to get the Ohio title in the mail at which time I will have to pay Michigan sales tax when I regiser it. The taxes will run $600 at that time plus the cost of the license plate/registration. I am willing to sell it for $10,500 if I can sign off the title and sell it without having to register it and pay taxes here in Michigan. If I do have to register and pay taxes, then the asking price will be $11,200. I don’t have a camera for pictures, but I may be able to attach photos of the trailer from the ebay listing. If you know T@B trailers, then you know the layout. The factory warranty just started yesterday, 4/13. Email me if you are serious. I will do my best to answer all. Michigan residents or others close by, may stop by to view the trailer.

Hi All! I’ve been obsessed with small trailers for a few years now, and finally managed to see three T@Bs at a dealer just an hour north, in Ukiah, CA. Miracle of miracles, I also talked the Boss into going with. I’ve been researching teardrops, but the Boss keeps calling them “Cute little coffins”. The T@b certianly seems to be just the ticket! Light, clean simple and customizable. Just enough room to sit out a rainy day, or a very chilly beach evening. Sadly, they seem just a bit over the sane towing weight for our aging Kia Sportage… And 9” too tall to fit in the garage… And 18” too wide to slip between the house and fence into our shady back yard… So… Gotta raise the garage door header a foot and find a nice used little truck; Or talk the Boss into a new Honda Ridgeline. BTW, the new clamshells have an awning groove, just like the rest of the family!

Hello, For sale: T@B 2005 T16 aluminium jolt gray U lay. It is full equip with a/c, aluminium rims and tent. We added direct wather connection and outside gaz connection (snap-on) for BBq. I live near Montreal Canada Price: 12,900$ canadian dollars or

I made an oops on the phone # above to Caraven Budde. From Germany you dial 05254-2307.

Tammy, If you don’t have a six cyllinder engine, I doubt you’ll be able to tow it. I have a toyata tacoma six cyllider with 4 -wheel drive and have hard times getting up hill sometimes. You’ll need close to 2000 lb tow capacity. What does anyone else think? Jim

Anyone selling a used T@B in the Pacific North West? I’d be interested if you are. I live near Seattle. Thanks! Albert @ ahcha@excite.com

Tammy, I agree with Jim. I don’t think I’d do it. A four cylinder won’t get you far with a Tab. It weighs 1,500 lbs plus whatever you load into it. I’m not a mechanic. But if your vehicle says tow limit is zero, you may even void your warrantee. Maybe some more detail would help. How far do you plan to tow it? Just to the State Park 10 miles away? Is your transmission manaul or automatic? It would put a large stress on an automatic that’s for sure. Any hills or mountains would be very difficult too. Maybe you could look at a smaller unit like “The Little Guy”. I saw some of those little trailers and they look really fun too. Although I like my Tab a lot. Paul L. Layton, Utah

It really depends on the size of the motor. I pulled my T@B all over the Adirondack mountains for 3 years with a ‘03 Nissan 4cyl Pickup truck with a standard transmission. The tow limit is 3500#. Worked very well. Paul from NY

My husband and I just bought a new T@B (clamshell) after falling in love with it instantly at a dealership in Fontana Ca. He towed it up to the high desert with our 1997 S10 Chevy pickup (4 cyl). I was not there for this maneuver but this pickup tends to stuggle uphill without towing anything. I am a bit concerned about our first trip that we are planning in June. We will just go to the San Diego area for a test run. We plan to do the Walmart for sleeping and beachside during the day thing. Will we need a generator as a backup for this trip? Also, we want to go to Baja in the fall. If anyone has tips for us we would appreciate hearing from you. We have never rv’d before so we could use some help. Thanks! Gabi and Uli

To bring it all into prospective, the prices quoted above are indeed good for a T@B however: A good quality 18’ to 20’ Sunline, Jayco, Coachman, and etc run at about 13K also for fully self contained units. The price for a T@B is what we pay for 1300# as opposed to 3500#. Sorry but I just traded my T@B for a new 20’ camper with 40 gal water, outside and inside shower, toilet, solid maple cabinets, AC, hot water heater, 2 door freezer/fridge, oven, furnace, radio with 4 speakers, double sink, couch, permanent double bed, microwave, etc. (3800#). I hate to leave the Tabbers but as we got older it’s nice to get up in the middle of the night without involving shoes and flashlights. Excellent trade in too, The day we picked up the new trailer, the T@B was sold before we finished our orientation. Happy Tabbing, Paul from New York

Palu, I hope you keep following this site, because you have been a great help with your comments. Jim