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| Jennifer | Kim, 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! |
| Kim | Hi: 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 owners | WE 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. |
| Colin | Just 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. |
| Darla | I 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 head | I 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.
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| 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 |
| Duane | I 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. |
| Suzette | My 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! |
| Bob | OK, 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. |
| Bob | I 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. |
| DON | I 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 M | I 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. |
| Susan H | I have had 5 dfferent TTs in over 30 years from large to small. I've had my T@B now for over 4 years and it by far is the best. It goes out at least once a month and takes only 5 minutes to hook up. Very easy to tow and does not give that "looming" feeling you get with regular trailers when going down the road. My 19 ft trailer went out only twice a year and took over 30 minutes with equalizer bars,etc. The T@DA will not be for everyone at it's size. If you want to sleep 4 you will be looking at a bigger trailer anyway, lets be realistic. However my T@B has gone all over the country in all conditions and is still in great condition,never a problem. It may look flimsy to some but it really is well built. By the way mine is one of the first built...#172 and the only reason that I'm hesitating getting the T@DA is that I'm still in love with my origional T@B! Oh by the way I forgot to mention that I'm 6'2" ;) |
| plummpurrple | I think I have the perfect camper trailer. It is an older HiLo, it is all metal, not like a tent trailer. When I pull it with my 6 cy. Dodge there is no drag and I get fair mileage considering it is 21 ft. I recently saw a newer one on the road and sure would have liked to looked into it. I thought they weren't made anymore. |
| Amy | Does anyone know the price of the T@DA? |
| HarleyBill | Anyone notice the "Norcold 12V compressor refrigerator"...you do NOT want a compressor refrigerator when boondocking! They draw like crazy! Propane is the only way to go. |
| Tabmantoo | The T@DA was a long-awaited "improvement" over the T@B teardrop, but I think they forgot one very important thing. If you are going to make a longer, squared-up trailer design, at least make it TALL enough for many people that are over 5'9" in height. Somehow, walking around on my knees isn't too enticing. At least in the T@B teardrop, there is a reason why it is so scant in the headroom department. |
| Gordie and Terry Engelstad | Just found this site and was excited to see it. We have had our TABADOO since March 2004,have gone through the ceiling bumps dilemma and had it fixed to perfection by Dutchmen. We hosted 2 of the International rallies and we love being bitten by the "tabacidis" germ. We are thinking of a TADA next, WHEN they redesign the floorplan. The queen bed was the highlight of the T@B trailer and the TADA without that is not acceptable.The smaller type rv is a downsize for us but our motorhome is now for sale.The T@B trailer in any form just eats into your life and you are never the same. Beware! :-) |
| Eric | I thought a bigger t@b with a toilet would be great. The T@DA isn't exactly what I had in mind. Apparently I'm the only person on the planet who wants a small trailer with room for 4 and seating for 6 or more. Oh well. I still don't have that much money in my 76 Serro Scotty. And it has over 5'9" in headroom. I applaud the effort, though. |
| Bill Grove | Its really a shame that US companies have not embraced the European methods for building trailers. The TAB and TADA are close but really the only choices for the US market at this time. It is also a shame that Thor doesn't make a US version of the TAB L which has a full bathroom, this version is now availabe in Germany along with a prototype of a new TAB XL which is a dual axle even larger trailer. |
| George M Sutton | I am looking forward to handling these new mini-trailers. Our T@B have been very popular this year and people should be very receptive to these new ones, too! |
| A. Busch | I used to own a Tabbert Caravan, it looked identical to the T@da, so I went on line and found that both the T@B and T@da are in fact German built Tabbert Caravans. The one I had was FANTASTIC, very easy to tow, and with the add on side screen room, which was more like a tent, it made for more space than anyother RV. Excellent build quality with lots of neat features you dont find on conventional RV's. |
| Sonia Bruce | I've looked at both the T@B and the T@DA. There is more space in the T@DA of course but it's not as cute even with all the bright colors. I just love the teardrop look and the outside galley is a wonderful arrangement. |
| Ron Morris | The T@B name is said to be short for "Taking America Back" and is a reference to exploring America as in the old less complicated days. But, and sorry to be a spoil sport, in Europe it was designed and manufactured by a company called Tabbert - and they thought up the name. We've had ours for 6 weeks now and really love it. We didn't want to tow some huge thing and the T@B really meets our needs. |
