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T@DA (TADA) small travel trailer
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"T@DA, for the person who wants it all and still wants to stand out from the crowd. All of the great features of T@B - plus a bathroom"

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Important dimensions:
Exterior length 18'5"
  Exterior width 6'7",  Exterior height 7'11", Interior height 5'9"
2 models (9/09)  - we show the floorplans below
UVW 2121/2073 lbs,  Net cargo capacity 1179/1227 lbs
Hitch weight 144/153 lbs
Tanks - fresh / grey / black - 22 gal / prep. for tote-along tank / 5 gal casette
MSRP  see dealer for pricing

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Dutchmen (the manufacturer) says:  "T@DA, for the person who wants it all and still wants to stand out from the crowd. All of the great features of T@B - plus a bathroom"
And: "T@DA includes most of the features found on our T@B product line, plus additional sleeping space, bathroom and an optional shower"
 
T@DA (TADA) small travel trailer exterior 
T@DA (TADA) small travel trailer exterior - alternate colors
 

The RoTi review of the T@B is very popular - if you haven't seen it, you can see it here. The T@DA (pronounced tah-dah) is the big daddy of the T@B.   Dutchmen says: "T@DA includes most of the features found on our T@B product line, plus additional sleeping space, bathroom and an optional shower"

The T@DA is easy to tow - the base weight is less than 2200 lbs. Most light trucks and SUV's can easily handle it.  In addition, many mini vans and passenger cars can also pull them." (Check your car owner's manual or call your car dealer and ask them.)

The T@DA has an exterior height of just 7'11" - it can be stowed in most garages!
The exterior length is 18'5" and width 6'7". (This compares with the T@B dimensions of 7'7"x15'6"x6'7".)
  
 
T@DA (TADA) small travel trailer interior
 
T@DA includes a fully functional kitchen with a refrigerator, sink and stove. Options include a microwave, air conditioner, LP heater and hot water, Hydro Package with a shower
 
T@DA (TADA) small travel trailer interior - TXL model
  
Above we show the TXL model, which features a front oversized bed with three overhead cabinets above, plus a standard front egress window. Below is the TXL-FD model, which features a front U-shaped dinette that converts to a bed with three overhead cabinets above, plus a standard front egress window:
   
T@DA (TADA) small travel trailer interior - TXL-FD model

Standard Bathroom Features on T@DA: Wet bath with integrated toilet, 5 Gallon cassette tank for toilet (external access), ABS-lined walls and ceiling, ABS-molded floor with drain, Prepped for optional shower, Plumbing for a 22 gallon tote-along portable sewer tank (not included), Portable tank Barker #11104 recommended - available through dealer.
Optional Hydro Package: 6 Gallon gas/electric DSI water heater, Hot & cold water sink faucet, Shower head, Shower curtain.  We show 3 pictures of the bathroom arrangement below:
  

T@DA (TADA) small travel trailer interior - bathroom arrangements

The portable cassette toilet tank shown below stores in an exterior compartment for easy storage and removal. The shower is prepped for an dealer supplied portable grey water tank.

T@DA (TADA) small travel trailer interior - portable toilet tank


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FLOORPLANS:
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T@DA (TADA) small travel trailer floorplans, small picture - click for a bigger picture
  

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HardyI have TADA for sale. Spring Texas. Listed on Craigslist. 2008 txl
RoxannWhat is the going rate for this nice little package?
ElizabethI am in Texas and looking for a TaDa TXL.
ElizabethRuss...I am interested. where are you located.
Deb in Kansas CityI am wondering if anyone knows what is included in the tada value package?
LikaLooking for a TXL Tada. Several of you have listed one for sale. Do any of you still have one. I'm in the Seattle WA area but willing to travel west coast area to obtain.
kittyboyPlease update this site in general. The T@da is no longer manufactured by Dutchmen or anyone else. The T@b design has been picked up by Little Guy.
BelleSteve, do you still have the Tada for sale? Please let me know how to contact you.
GeorgeThanks to all who inquired. My Trailer has been sold.. 06/28/11 George in Denver
GeorgeThanks to all of you who have inquired about my T@da TXL in previous listing. As most of my inquiries have been from out of state, I understand the additional expense and trouble to get here to pick up the Trailer. Therefore I have decided to drop the price to 13,000. This price is firm and no room to hagle. The trailer is a smoke free pet, free cleam and rarely used unit. Unfortunately I no longer have the ability to use. More pics upon request George in Denver 303 522-5057 - 6/24/2011
George in DenverLowered my price to 14,500 on my TXL FD due to a financial necessity. Trying to save my house. Trailer is in Denver and most of the calls I've recieved, have been from everywhere else. Call fast won't last. 303 522-5057 - 6/5/2011
EstherLooking to rent/buy a newer TADA, in the Alberta area & can travel to Vancouver BC. ebegalke at hotmail.com - 5/31/2011
George / DenverSorry a small correction on my Ad. The model I have for sale is the TXL FD. With Queen sized Bed and the side galley.. George / Denver / 303 522-5057 some pics posted on craigs list for Denver
GeorgeRegretfully selling 2008 Thor T@da TXL Trailer. In storage most of its life and used only once for a week. It's loaded with everything Queen feather bed, Hydro package, microwave three way fridge, shower, Awning,Cool Cat Air conditioning and all of the extra goodies I purchased for it.. Color is silver with grey trim.. Just don't have the time to enjoy it, so someone else should. Call me with any questions, or to request some pics. Trailer is in Denver, Co. George 303 522-5057 - 5/12/2011
Steven2010 T@DA for sale. Red with white trim. Furnace, Cool Cat air conditioner, radio/CD player, 19” LCD TV with built-in DVD, refrigerator, microwave, roll away screen door, Hydro Package including gas/electric water heater, shower head and curtain. Excellent condition. Garage kept. Atlanta, GA. $13,900. styler at mindspring.com - 4/28/2011
SusanUpdate from 2/18/11. We sold our T@DA. Thanks for all the emails - 4/26/2011
DaveSilver/Yellow Never Used TaDa, kept in controlled storage. Can be seen in Manchester, TN at Scenic Roads RV. email me and will send pics. lakewils1 at hotmail.com - 4/16/2011
Russ2009 Tab Tada Trailer for sale: It's the TXL-FD model that has the side galley. This galley is larger, and it is looks like it's the same galley in the smaller Airstreams. We have the optional Hydro Package: 6 Gallon gas/electric DSI water heater, Hot & cold water sink faucet, Shower head, Shower curtain. We also have the 3-way refrigerator. Some models have the "Marine Refrigerator" that works off of batteries only. I have heard that the batteries are used up in about 2 days. We have used the trailer twice for a total of about 7 days. The trailer is in new condition. We will be listing it in RV trailer soon if we don't sell it here first. I'm in Southern California, so the trailer has never seen snow or cold weather. I can be reached at 760-743-6340 or by email at arcmktg@cox.net
Judy in Co.To Scott in Minnesota: Can you let me know where you purchased you custom cover for your Tab.
JudyI just bought a 2009 Tada XLT and am looking forward to my first trip. I wonder if I should buy the grey water portable tank. I understand that every camp site has a drain hole that I can hook up my hose to. Any suggestions?
DianeRuss, have you sold your trailer yet? I'd be interested in looking at it. I'm in Fallbrook. 3/30/2011
RussMore info on our 2009 Tab Tada Trailer for sale: It's the TXL-FD model that has the side galley. This galley is larger, and it is looks like it's the same galley in the smaller Airstreams. We have the optional Hydro Package: 6 Gallon gas/electric DSI water heater, Hot & cold water sink faucet, Shower head, Shower curtain. We also have the 3-way refrigerator. Some models have the "Marine Refrigerator" that works off of batteries only. I have heard that the batteries are used up in about 2 days. We have used the trailer twice for a total of about 7 days. The trailer is in new condition. We will be listing it in RV trailer soon if we don't sell it here first. I'm in Southern California, so the trailer has never seen snow or cold weather. I can be reached at 760-743-6340 - 2/21/2011
RussHi Kathy LH, I'm in Southern California. You can call me at 760-743-6340 if you would like more info about the 2009 Tab Tada. Thanks
Bob BI own a 2009 T@da Daddy. The site "tada-rv.com" used to have tons of manuals for everything that had to do with the T@da. Does anyone know where all that great info has gone to? I printed a thing or two when I first found the site, but now I need more info and the site seems to be gone. Yikes!!! 2/18/2011
SusanWe are selling our 2009 T@DA TXL in Georgia. Great condition. We love it but need something a little bigger. It is white with red trim. We are including a bal leveler, original T@DA awning, a outdoor carpet, and a 22 gallon gray water tank. Asking $16000. If interested please email at csmorgan 40 at yahoo.com - 2/18/2011
Kathy LHRuss where are you located? 2/18/2011
RussI have a 2009 Tada that has only been used twice (bathroom has never been used). We will be selling it soon. Anybody interested?
ShanneBunny-where are you located? Interested in your Tada for sale - 1/31/2011
BunnyHave a 2008 TADA-TXL for sale, $15900. Excellent condition, fully loaded including an arch-wing awning. Respond on this forum site. Posted on Jan 24, 2011
Joe HWe've just sold our 2010 TADA-TXL. Well-used: 40 or so nights and 4k or so miles over this past year with our family of four. A fantastic value (especially for 2-3 people, if all are under 5 foot 9.) It was a great first step w/ a TT. We're moving up to a 23' airstream. Loved the T@DA, towed very easily with our Honda Odyssey; it was always an attention-grabber @ campsites. We'll miss it!
Bob S.Folks regretfully I am selling my 2008 T@DA. It is turquoise in color with white trim. Has the hydro package with toilet, shower, hot water, microwave, TV, stove, refrig, stereo and gray water collect box (like in the picture above). Only used it 6 times over two years. Excellent condition. Olympia, WA Call me at 360-480-7640. Posted 25 December, 2010.
BobJust in the process of buying a TADA DADDY. Any idea where I can find a good tan-colored cover for it?
BrendaLooking for a used Tada. I Own a T@B...love it!...but sadly would like to have something a bit larger. Please resond if you have one! Thank you - 10/23/2010
SueSaw the TADA and loved it except for the interior height; what were they thinking? Also found out from Dutchman that it is discontinued. They are no longer being made. Does anyone know of another small trailer that you can move around easily like the TADA but has a higher ceiling and is still being made? Thanks for your help.
JimmyThanks Bob in Olympia, WA for the info on T@Bs and T@DAs, too bad for me your sold your T@B - 10/15/2010
ANGELHEARTFound the TAB about 1mi from my home. Looks like they tow with a fairly small car. My ?. Mazda says not to tow with Mazda 6. Has anyone towed a TAB with 4 cy Mazda 6.
Bill DriscollThis is our 3rd season with our T@DA. It is awesome! No trailer is perfect, however, for it'e weight and size it comes close. It is light weight, easy to tow and maneuver into campsites other trailers can't go. Everywhere we go it is a show stopper. People stop by want to talk about it and love to see the inside. We love it. I would like to communicate with other T@DA owners, schare comments and suggestions. We live and camp on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. We have heard rumor that it is no longer available. Is that true. If so, too bad. It's a good product.
Bob T.Have a 2008 TADA and looking for an awning that was at one time offered by Dutchman. Does anyone know where I can find one. It was not an "add a room" but had a similar look without the full sides and front. send info to bobnhare@yahoo.com
JenniferKim, first that's so cool to be retiring to Italy! I am Italian-American and very into my ancestry. Would love to travel there someday. As far as the T@DA, it is not made in Germany and never was. The T@B was a German travel trailer, the model 320RS, that became the American model made by Dutchmen (discontinued as of August 2009). The T@DA was a variant of the T@B ONLY made in the US by Dutchmen (also discontinued, same time). The T@DA was never a design from the original German manufacturer / designer, Tabbert. However, if you want a larger model T@B and would prefer to buy it in Europe, rather than shipping a T@DA over there, you should look into the larger German T@B model XL. It still retains the traditional teardrop shape, but is elongated. But Tabbert does not make them any longer, so if you get one, it would have to be used. Honestly, I think the Tabbert T@B XL is better than a T@DA, since it's still a teardrop shape, just on steroids. LOL It is also very beautiful inside. Google T@B XL caravan and see. Buon viaggio!
KimHi: I am getting ready to start the process of retiring to Italy. I am fascinated by the T@DA and have looked at them in person and online. I would be living and traveling in it--I am a pretty simple living person and short enough for the headroom! Until I saw the other comments, I didn't know that it was actually built in Germany. Would I be better off getting it over there, rather than taking it on a ship from here? If I get it here, does anybody know if it can be converted electrically? Does the German version have a more sensible refrigerator? Is there any kind of generator possible, as I would like to be able to spend a day or two away from campgrounds at a time and still have lights, laptop, etc. Thanks in advance.
PACNORWEST TADA ownersWE love having get togethers with other TABor TADA owners.. contact us at mytabidea at yahoo.com if you have a TADA and are in the PACNORWEST! Seattle area.or other places drivable on a wknd.
ColinJust looked at two Tada's and a Tab. All three were tricked out, the dealer wanted $25k for the Tadas, $22k for the Tab. He claims Dutchman is discontinuing both since the build cost is too high.
DarlaI really want one a TaDa I'm from Alberta Canada. I drive a Avea5. Would I be able to pull this? How much are they?
tomato headI just bought a 2010 T@DA. I love it but on the first time out door came off. I called the dealership to see if the door is under warranty and they said Dutchman was discontinuing the T@B and the T@DA. Is this true??????? Has anyone else heard this, I'm so bummed and just glad that I got one.
DuaneI had my T@DA for about 6 months now and my wife and I love it. The head room is ok if your not over 5’ 9”, I’m not, but my wife is. She don’t mind the low roof, the trailer is not that long and your almost never standing when inside. The shower and bath are a little small. But I’m a big guy (250lb) and I have no problem using the shower. The quality is very good. We have taken 3 trips with it now and not had one problem with it. I do wish they installed a refrigerator that ran on propane not 12volt. But that has not been a real problem. We used to tent a lot, but I’m older now and like some comfort and the T@DA gives it. We also live in the city and the T@DA fits in our back yard. So we don’t have to pay a storage company all year round. You can’t go wrong with this compact unit.
SuzetteMy husband and I are thinking of down sizing from a 24 foot 5th wheel to a T@Da. We're out side most of the time while camping so the size isn't the issue. We're planning on pulling it with a 6 cylinder Rubicon jeep. Has anyone had experience with that? We're wondering if the shower is easy to use, are there any problems using the black water cassette and how is the grey water handled? We're used to 40 gallons of fresh water. How often do you need to fill the freshwater tank (is it difficult) since there is only a 22 gallon capacity? Thanks for any help or suggestions you give give us. Happy Trails!
BobOK, I did it. Bought a TADA. So have a 2006 yellow and silver T@B T16-Q with many options (including full tent room) for sale. Olympia, WA 360-480-7640.
BobI own a 2006 T@B. I have taken it into the mountains (Staircase, Hamma Hamma, Lake Cushman) when the roads have had huge potholes. I have yet to have a problem. Heat works, water pump works (noisy), frig works. I toe it with my Honda Ridgeline and I can't even feel it. I am not crazy about the 5 foot 9 ceiling but I can deal with it. I replaced the old battery with a new Sears Platinum. When you are not using your T@B disconnect the battery and turn off the propane. Now I am thinking about getting a T@DA.
DONI have owned a T@DA since April and have towed it from Oregon to New England with my Quest minivan and feel it is a great trailer for two people. That is what it was ment to be and that is what it is. I do not use it as a camper, but as a traveler with all the comforts of home that a T@B can not compare with.
Steve MI actually own a T@da and love it. My wife and I are on the short side so the ceiling is no issue. I love how easily it tows; set up is easy.. I put bubble levels on the corners so I can quickly level; the TV-DVD player combo is great during rainy days. I'm not one to pull a "living room" around since we camp to be "out doors". So the T@da is perfect for out needs. Also, to workmanship is top notch. My brother has a Tab and after he saw our T@da he knew it's days were numbered and he would have to upgrade.
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