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Little Guy teardrop camper trailer
See the teardrop forum at bottom of page "Easy on the eyes, the pocketbook and on the environment, so lite they can be towed by virtually any car"
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Important dimensions:
Overall lengths between 133" and 212", Overall widths between 66" and 90"
Height 68", Full, queen and king size mattress sizes
Curb weights between 740 and 1520 lbs
MSRP form $4,995 - $6,995 (April 2009 - see models below)
Little Guy says the camper trailers "are just the right size: as comfortable to sleep in as your own bed, with models available with full, queen, and king size mattresses. Little Guy Teardrop Camper Trailers are easy to tow with virtually any vehicle." Each trailer comes equipped with a mattress, overhead cabinets and a galley. Available with graphics in virtually any color combination.
We show 3 series from the Little Guy model range below - the 4-wide, the 5-wide and the 6-wide series. THE 4-WIDE SERIES
Overall Length: 133"- 143", Exterior Height: 68", Fender to Fender Width: 66", Inside Width: 46.5", Inside Length: 89.5", Inside Height: 42.5", Mattress Size: 78 x 45 x 4", Roof Vent: 14 x 14", Curb Weight: 740 - 800 lb, Tongue Weight: 75 - 80 lb
Pricing (4/2009) MSRP from $4995 (Retro) and $5295 (Platform) |
The Little Guy 4-Wide Retro and Platform models have the Classic teardrop shape. They have a fiberglass exterior with custom graphics. Other features include locking double entry doors with slider window and screen, a rear locking hatch provides access to the galley, a large roof vent, aluminum alloy wheels, aluminum fenders, carpeted interior sides and floor, vinyl clad headlinde (easy to keep clean), interior cabinets and lights and a full-size sleeping area.
The Little Guy 4-Wide Platform Model Teardrop Camper Trailer also comes with a front mounted metal screen cargo area. The payload platform measures 48 inches wide by 16 inches deep, making it ideal for carrying all of that extra gear, an optional gas generator, or even a cooler or a couple of bicycles.
THE 5-WIDE SERIES
Overall Length: 148", Exterior Height: 68", Fender to Fender Width: 78", Inside Width: 58.5", Inside Length: 92", Inside Height: 42.5", Mattress Size: 78 x 58 x 4", Roof Vent: 14 x 14", Curb Weight: 900 - 970 lb, Tongue Weight: 90 - 95 lb
Pricing (4/2009) MSRP from $5995 |
Longer, wider and more room inside than the 4 series, the Little Guy 5-Wide Retro and Platform models once again, have the Classic teardrop shape. They have a fiberglass exterior with custom graphics. Other features include locking double entry doors with slider window and screen, a rear locking hatch provides access to the galley, a large roof vent, aluminum alloy wheels, aluminum fenders, carpeted interior sides and floor, vinyl clad headliner (easy to keep clean), interior cabinets and lights and a full-size sleeping area.
The Little Guy 5-Wide Platform Model Teardrop Camper Trailer also comes with a front mounted metal screen cargo area. The payload platform measures 60 inches wide by 16 inches deep, making it ideal for carrying all of that extra gear, an optional gas generator, or even a cooler or a couple of bicycles.
THE 6-WIDE SERIES
Overall Length: 148 (retro) - 212" (sport), Exterior Height: 68", Fender to Fender Width: 90", Inside Width: 70.5", Inside Length: 92", Inside Height: 42.5", Mattress Size: 78 x 70 x 4", Roof Vent: 14 x 14", Curb Weight: 1020 (retro) - 1520 (sport) lb, Tongue Weight: 100 - 150 lb
Pricing (4/2009) MSRP from $6495 (Platform) and $6995 (Sport) |
The interior of the 6-wide series is 6' providing maximum interior space - including a king-size matress. The platform model has a 6'x16" platform while the sport model has a 5' deep platform with loading ramps. The payload for the sport model is 1000 lbs! Once again, the Little Guy 6-Wide Retro and Platform models have the Classic teardrop shape. They have a fiberglass exterior with custom graphics. Other features include locking double entry doors with slider window and screen, a rear locking hatch provides access to the galley, a large roof vent, aluminum alloy wheels, aluminum fenders, carpeted interior sides and floor, vinyl clad headliner (easy to keep clean), interior cabinets and lights and a full-size sleeping area.
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READERS' COMMENTS ABOUT
TEARDROP TRAILERS |
(Latest comments first)
What do you think? - add your comments here
| author | comments |
| Rob | Sorry Tom, I should have read the comments before asking for what you already posted. |
| Rob | Tom what style, color, details about your T@b? |
| KEN LONGTIN | TAB TRAILERS ARE STILL BEING BUILT BUT NOT BY THOR. NOW ITS DUTCHMAN. ALL ARE UNDER THE SAME MANUFACTURING UMBRELLA |
| Tom | I have a Tab for sale, bought just 5 months ago new. Lived in it while working in Wyoming. Its red and has a bathroom,heatpump/airconditioner,propane furnace,refrigerator,two burner stove,desk/table,twin bed. Have pictures I can e-mail. tktravis6@yahoo.com. I am located now in Topeka, KS. |
| Shelley | Just looked at a T@B TS 2010 (the one with the bathroom) and the dealer made no mention of Thor not manufacturing the product any more. Does anyone know if they are not producing them any more and why? And if they aren't producing them, why would they come out with the new TS for 2010? |
| Katie | Looking to buy a T@B in the Denver, CO area. Will pay cash.
emc159@gmail.com Thanks! |
| Laura | Will pay CASH for used T@b. We are located in South Carolina and will pick up. Send me info of your T@b for sale! cook.laura@gmail.com |
| Patty | Looking for T@b at a reasonable price. I live in East Tennessee. Would like to try used before I buy a new one. palead7512@aol.com |
| Lisa F. | I'd like to rent a TAB in NoCal thanksgiving week. Considering a purchase. Excellent references. Any suggestions? Thanks - Lisa
yes@mcn.org |
| CableGuy | On the issue of the R-Pod -- it's a good unit with its own advantages and disadvantages -- but it's not "much nicer" than the T@B. I looked at both and bought the T@B. But I agree that the R-Pod is a good place to start looking now that the T@B is apparently history.
The headroom in the T@B is an issue that will affect everyone differently. It all depends on how you are going to use the trailer, and your own expectations for how you want to live on the road. I am 6'2", so I can't stand up in my T@B, but it's really no issue to me at all. In a trailer of this size, how much time do you spend walking around? You don't. When making food on the stovetop, I sit on the nearby seat. It's just not an issue for me. |
| Billy Bob | If you can no longer get the T@B, look at the R-POD made by Forest River. Much nicer than the T@B and fully self contained, all for less money. There is also a R-POD Forum with a lot of good info. |
| Bill Robison | We bought our EggCamper a few weeks ago. Boy is it roomy! I'm a big guy at 6'3" and about 260# - it seems just right for me - lots of headroom both standing or lying in bed! I have created some mods to put on a bath door, rear storage and make the second bed wide enough for both granddaughters to sleep comfy. I've taken all the wood doors down so I can paint them a soft color my wife picked out to coordinate with our cushions, etc. Have some ideas for solar charge unit - but for now will use Honda EU2000i genset for remote camping.
If anyone would like to see one in real life we are near Lansing, Michigan. Send us a note deepthinkers(at)gmail.com
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| Burton | I'm interested in a T&B, but my husband is 6-1. I'm 5-8 and do most of the cooking, what's the reality of being able to make this trailer work? |
| hilltop | I like the t@b's but the headroom is an issue. As well we a family, so I was looking for more space. I bought an Alto and love it. They are new on the market so used ones are not available yet. |
| Tim | I Have a 2007 with Screen room/ Jolt grey with grey trim. Would like to sell! It has been used 4 times. AWESOME CAMPER! We have just outgrown it! Honeydointeriors@hotmail.com |
| Brenda | Looking for a T@B tent room.
Indiana
welch101@sbcglobal.net |
| Brenda | Looking for a T@B tent room.
Indiana |
| Brett | Looking for a T@B trailer
any year excellent condition California brettlette@aol.com |
| Daron | I am located in Toronto, Ontario. I want to buy a T@B and then travel through the American southwest. Anyone selling one in my area?
daron@rogers.com |
| Rod Mohr | I bought a 2005 in Salt Lake City this month and it came with a yellow and black Screen room. No instructions or brand name to be found anywhere on it. It has sectional aluminum poles, clear plastic window that lift with lines. I saw a T@B newsletter on the net with good instructions, but mine is of a different design. Was wondering whether there were any other brands out there that I could research |
| Laura | Does anyone know the value of a 2006 L shaped only used once? lauracjo@yahoo.com Thanks! |
| Laura | I'm in central California and am looking for a used Tab. Any year will work and we're willing to travel - 805-688-2226 or lauracjo@yahoo.com |
| Becky | We are traveling to Joshua Tree national park in So CA from Nov 15 - Nov 20, 2009. Where can we rent a Teardrop in the LA area? georgebeckyenney@yahoo.com |
| BRAD | Want a t@b awning in atlanta e-mail bradwolf03@gmail.com |
| Sacramento T@B Owner | I have decided to sell my T@B. My wife and I LOVE our T@B however our needs have changed.
It is silver in color and is a 2006 model year. We have used it two or three times each year. Contact me if you are interest. I'm in Sacramento Ca.
funjumper1@gmail.com |
| CableGuy | Kevco - I have a 2010 T@B, apparently one of the few that were or will be made, and I am pleased with the quality. The trim piece you spoke of has come loose in a few places on mine - I just glued it myself rather than running it back to the dealer, who would have been happy to fix it. I've pulled it about 5,000 miles so far, no problems other than that, so I've got no complaints. It's a good little trailer. |
| CableGuy | Yes...which is why I suggested not chancing it with the EU2000. You're fortunate that the generator simply tripped out rather than damaging either itself or the Cool Cat. The 2,400 that you have is still 400 watts below the recommended level, but I'm glad this one works for you. |
| bikingrandma | Cute, but kind of sparse and utilitarian looking, not "homey" at all. But maybe with a few decorator touches here and there...
Looks well built, though. |
| kim | CABLE GUY & KEVCO
A 2000 generator will not work if you want to run the air conditioner. My husband and I have tried the Honda and the Yamaha and they would start the air conditioner and overload and shut off almost instantly. We bought a Yamaha 2400 and it works just great! |
| Hilditch | For the price, I want quality and low maintenance. In the last 15 months with my loaded 550 Ultra I've had to wear too many hats. Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Engineer, Mechanic, Front-End Man, Painter, Carpenter, & Detailer.
When one uses the cheapest Aluminum on the market with no protective coating and neglects to use glue on the body where it is needed, you can expect that pretty look to last until the first time it rains, followed by wet bedding. Beware, this ain't no Airstream. |
| jeff | Kim. am interested in your red bottle cover. campnagle@aol.com |
| CableGuy | According to the specs for the Tab's Cool Cat heat pump, the recommended generator size is 2,800 watts. While the EU2000 has enough watts to run the Cool Cat once it's going, the EU2000 may lack the capacity to start the compressor. There are people who say on these forums that the Cool Cat works with an EU2000, but some also say it doesn't, so it's marginal. It's best to avoid a situation where you're taxing something to limit, because even if it seems to work okay, the Cool Cat's compressor could be damaged by being forced to start with inadequate power available, and the generator could also have its life shortened by repeatedly being called upon to produce more power than it's rated at. |
| Kevco | I would like to get a generator for my tab trailer I have heard the Honda 2000 companion generator with the RV plug ,will run the AC, is this true? Thanks Kevco |
| Todd | I am selling a 2007 T@B Tye-Dye fully loaded with air conditioner / heat pump, 3-way fridge, Northern Breeze fan, Add-A-Room Tent (new), TV/DVD Combo. Excellent Condition: 4 Trips Purchase Price $ 18,743.00 asking $14,000 O.B.O. Call 229-881-4204 (Georgia) or deariso@bellsouth.net |
| Mike | Looking for a T@B trailer. Please email me at mhickner@mac.com if you have something interesting. |
| Greg Albright | Trying to help my friend sell his 2005 T@B trailer. He has only slept in it twice and has never used one appliance..hard to believe, but true. Obviously he would love someone to enjoy it more then he has. I got pics and video for anyone interested (all silver model) Not certain on the value, but it seems to be worth ~$9,500. e-mail or call me. Greg 951-321-0855 or albrightland@yahoo.com |
| dave p | just finished a 10,863 mile trip towing the egg. no problems....rear bumper will not handle the weight of two bikes. bends and cracks the weld. need to weld reinforcements. traveled highway, back roads and real back roads. no problems and some real bumps. |
| Meg | Kevco,
Thor is done making T@B & Tada. I really doubt they will resume. Also was told that the black strip on the outside is "decorative only", as I noticed at the lot it is is already coming off, and my brand new ceiling (2010), has many...areas where the glue didn't properly seal the carpet, resulting in a number of sagging bumps. I keep hearing that the company will still honor warranties, but I have my concerns. Also it is becoming difficult to hunt down accesories, and the ones you do find are totally gouged. $900 for a cover??? All that though & I am still pretty happy with the price I paid ( I think) for a new one. If you are handy get one while you still can- |
| Kevco | I am thinking about buying a 2010 T@B trailer, with new bathroom. But I am hearing bad things about Dutchmen, and Thor, I was told the plant was not making any T@B trailers, is this for good or just a short time? I have read many comments about getting parts, and trim parts coming off when driving, I have seen many trailers on the lot with trim coming off! The black rubber seal over the roof, on the sides of the roof. I love is trailer but should I buy one! Thanks Kevco |
| Mark | I am selling a used 2006 T@B Fireball with queen bed, coolcat air conditioner / heat pump,3 way frige, Northern breeze fan,attached 10x10 screen room,new tires.Very good condition -$9000.00.248-660-4957 Michigan |
| tabgirl | I am looking for a screen room or tent and a storage cover for my 2009 T@B Clam Shell trailer. Email me if you have for sale or if you can point me to the right place. cwolhar@yahoo.com |
| Gordon Banks | I like teardrops and I've looked at a few. The Cozy Cruiser is my favorite. Great trailer. |
| CB | I love the spare, multi-use design of this little car-trailer I bought new this Spring and have put a lot of miles on it behind my Matrix over the summer. But customer service is what it is, (the "entertainment center" never worked....,) One of the windows is under to much pressure to open and close, and now the roof is starting to cave. I am afraid to void whatever warranty I might have by taking it apart, although till this far it seems like it is a moot point. Suggestions? CBjazz@gmail.com |
| Teri | I just bought a gently used 2006 TaB. I am looking for an awning and a tent room. I am particularly interested in the tent room. I have a TaB cover in perfect condition that I would be willing to put in the negotiations for a tent room. teri_root@bellsouth.net |
| Terry & Bess | We have owned a Camp- Inn 550 ultra for 3 years . it is all we ever wanted , we lived in it for 37 days and traveled 8,000 miles.love it! towed it with a subaru outback and averaged 23 mpg we have a 4 month adventure in the plans. easy to tow, great looks, and ALL we need it has AC a real refrigerator not a cooler and tv/dvd player |
| Leaking Clam Shell Owner | Try atomic-city@comcast.net |
| Teri | I am looking to replace the tongue jack with a wheeled swivel tongue jack because my tongue jack doesn't seem to work well and the wheel fell down while I was towing this weekend. Any suggestions? The tongue is so low to the ground, I am not sure what to buy. |
| Chuck | We have a 2008 T@DA TLX that we're selling, practically new, mechanically and cosmetically perfect. Reason: my wife (5"9') needs more headroom! This trailer pulls great with our 4-Runner and has all the goodies. chucka@mt.net |
| did you know? | I had a flat on the camper my first camping trip of the year. (Drove over a nail in the campgounds) I could not find the jack or lug nut the owners manual spoke of. Camper manufacturers stop providing either of these years ago. Luckiy I have AAA and with the upgraded plan they covered my camper ( called them out of despiration- holiday weekend and all stores were closed) AAA came out , jacked up the camper , changed out the spare ( which is a nightmare to get to BTW). Cant say enough about AAA. Thought camper owner should know...you dont have a jack for your camper but AAA will come to your rescue. |
| LUVMYT@B | Leaking clam shell owner I tried you email atomi-city@comcast.net and the message was returned saying not a customer. Still battling with the manufacturer to help fix or at least provide the parts to repair my t@b. Loosing battle ...but have not given up yet...working my way up the chain of command ...heading to the presdent. Any info you can share on how you repaired your clamshell and who did the work will be greatly appreciated. Does anyone else have any info, helpfull suggestions...thanks....thinking of changing the name to Luv'edmyt@b or .....hatinmyt@b. With the info that they are stopping production on the T@B's I am thinking I am out of luck on getting help from Dutchman ( the manufacturer) |
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