I agree with your wife. I want that outdoor kitchen but I'd love to have a stand up bath and a shelf to make that first cup of coffee in the morning! After that, it's all about the outside!!

So great hearing this. This is exactly why I made this video. Thank you for sharing.

Yes, these smaller builds in general just seem to outperform their bigger cousins.

@@PlayingwithSticks Definitely most of the horror stories I hear are from people who dropped $100k on gigantic Class A motorhomes, and they spent more time in the shop than the did on the road. The more bells and whistles, the more stuff that can potentially break.

It's a lot easier to build something without failing seams when it's small

​@@cgillit the size is the real enemy when you're talking about something with large seams.

@veganpotterthevegan I would assume you’re correct. Makes sense.

We tried to make that trip twice the last two years. And both times things came up. May and the boys say we have to make it happen this year. You kind of sound like us. We want our cake and to eat it too. That is why we often have two trailers in the yard. And why we were working with Charles to make one trailer that could do both fairly well. So hard narrowing it down.

Hello fellow solo traveller! I too owned both a T@b and T@g (at the same time, lol). I sold the T@b, it too was a scary towing experience for me. Being 60+, I value the simplicity and ease of the T@g. Standing up and moving about was a boon in the T@b, and I loved the interior space. But finally decided the simplicity and ease of towing far outweighed the comfort of standing. My side tent tethered to the T@g offers the same ability to stand and move about .

@@leslieelsasser7837 hello! I just bought a squaredrop - 800 lbs, and very bare bones. I agree with everything you say, I think the t@b would be best if you were using it for long term travel, but I love simplicity for my short trips.

20 years old! Love it. Thanks for sharing.

Well that's awesome, suprised anything made by Thor would last that long.

@@ClassySassyManes It is crazy to think that NuCamp was originally a Thor trailer. I didnt know that until just recently. Glad to hear they moved under Nucamp.

Exactly 💯

Thank you so much for the kind words Larry. It is comments like these that make it all worth it!

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I even gave people a chance to talk negatively about their trailers and I am still getting 90% positive comments on here. That says a lot.

Thanks Douglas. Glad you enjoyed it. I enjoy experimenting with the video style every once in a while.

Thank you guys for convincing me not to cheap out when I finally get to a place where I can buy one of these. I really should already know better. I've owned dozens of campers over my lifetime. Also, I was married to an RV Tech for 13 years so I understand the race to the bottom! I know these things are built to rot. I listened patiently to the stories every night and I have cleaned and resaled and even helped replace rotten floors and walls on many a trailer and the first little trailer I bought as a newly divorced single mom years ago was a 1969 Aristocrat, Low- Liner, and the kid that was swelling it said that everything worked and nothing leaked. He said all the right words just in the wrong order! NOTHING worked and EVERYTHING leaked!😂 Now that I dished the drunk RV tech my kids are all grown and I'm having grandkids. And desperately trying to be able to afford to retire. I want to be able to camp with my family and have m outdoor kitchen ready to go so I can feed the masses and put a sleeping baby in m my little nest and feel more secure when camping alone. It's perfect for someone like me. I was brought up in a family where this wasn't called booney camping.This was just camping. We spent 2 weeks every August at a high mountain lake playing and picking huckleberries and fishing and hiking. That's what my parents loved to d and so passing that on to my grandkids is just a huge part of my life. I've been hooking up and backing up trailers since my dad turned me loose with my first horse trailer at 16 to head up to the Cascade mountains to ride the PCT with a bunch of 4H friends by myself. But now, at the age of 60 hooking up a trailer with a big heavy hitch system is hard on me and I've had to come to the realization that I just can't do that anymore. By the way Brad, I am single and pretty much have given up on men but I sure would like to meet a gentleman who just loves to camp as much as I do! 😂😉

Did you already sell your tag?

@@kathleenwarner4888 Yes, I advertised it on Marketplace and the first person to come look at it, bought it. I maybe had it priced too cheap (9,400.00). There were 6 others waiting to see it if the first didn't take it. We did buy a Coachmen Beyond-Crossfit van and really like it.

Yes, I like to joke around with my sons and tell them I was wrong once. Like literally once. And they are still that age where they believe I could only be wrong one time in my life. I love it! I have learned a lot over the years about different trailers and I myself have enjoyed seeing my perspecties change as well. That is the beauty of this channel for me. Forming an opinion, seeing how it holds up with the community, and then learning and adjusting from there. So I am glad you are enjoying it as well. Also thanks for sharing the feedback on the T@B. I know people searching for their next trailer will appreciate hearing that.

@@PlayingwithSticks 💕

It is fun to see how far your history with teardrop trailers go back. The Dutchman sounds like a name pulled straight from the large RV industry. Haha. Love it!

Yep. Getting older. ha! @@PlayingwithSticks

Same to you my friend!

Yes, I cut out a big portion of our conversation. Brad literally went almost everywhere! He has seen more of Alaska with his trailer than our family has seen in over a decade. Loved hearing all his stories!

@@PlayingwithSticks Good to see you out hiking Drew! I guess the boys are still not ready for that heat. Looks like you still have plenty of hair tucked under that cap. :-) See you on next week's video.

The boys were actually supposed to be in the video. We did a seperate hike to the same waterfall. But, I did it the day before I shot this. The morning of shooting my solo potion I accidentally deleted all the videos on the memory card. Oops. Haha. Good excuse to make another some time.

@@kebeaux6546 Winter season here makes these hikes much more doable. Once the wet season comes around, I'm back to wanting to shave my head. haha.

@@PlayingwithSticks When you get back into wet season and start wanting to shave your head, send me a note .... I will talk you off the ledge. I'm here for ya Drew!!

Thank you! Love hearing owner feedback.

European design, yes they really do stick out from the crowd. 4 Battleborn Batteries, nice! That sounds like a great setup.

You are most welcome!

Glad you are enjoying watching me eat a bit of my humble pie. Haha. I really appreciate the kind words. This comment felt really good to read.

That is what I was thinking. I would love to stop by one of their rallies.

@@PlayingwithSticksuCamp24 is June 10- 14 in Sugarcreek. Come join us!!!

Sounds like you may have a little competition. Haha. I just read another comment saying a very similar thing. Maybe we will do a highest bidder wins and the proceeds go to Brad's charity of choice. Glad you are enjoying the videos Janice.

I have a 2020 T@G XL SE. Absolutely love it.

​@marthaburns319 Good to hear! I just got one pick it up early April. 🎉🎉

What things have you found that could be improved?

@@patrickio8084 I wish it was a foot longer for additional storage in the kitchen area. It's pretty limited back there. So it can be tight to get everything I need, so I end up having a separate clear plastic tote with the additional things I need. I don't really need the AC either, in fact mine needs replacing, but I understand in some parts of the country this is needed, but I might convert mine into more storage. Mine doesn't have microwave etc, which was good because I wouldn't need that either.

@@patrickio8084 mine came with a fridge which I highly recommend, also solar and a battery. I upgraded the battery to a 100Ah lifepo unit but I managed we'll with the AGM it came with for a while. I did a few upgrades on the trailer like installing struts on the under bed shortage, and installed the froli sleep system.

Yes, the market right now has so many great options. It's a good time to be shopping for a trailer. Minus the prices. Haha.

Thanks for sharing!

Just posted the same about the heat. What are you doing for a workaround when you don't have shore power for the heat? Thanks

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Thanks for sharing!

I really like that XL version as well

Some people prefer the model that NuCamp made for Ultimate Toys. Have you seen that one? Many people find it overkill because it has an indoor kitchen and an outdoor kitchen.

@@PlayingwithSticks There is the 400 Tab, I don't really like the bed/kitchen layout...on the other hand I like the "ultimate Toy" just hate the color schemes ... I prefer a more modern look...maybe a color that matches my truck..

Update. Folks on FB are reporting build issues on TAB trailers. Like I said mostly do to the wet bath and other components that TAGs may not have. Some interior wall delamizations issues. Mostly problem with dealers not supporting them. But like you said Drew the issues to units on the road is one of the best in the mass produced wotld.

Good evening my friend! It is good seeing you this morning. Talking to someone in the past always comes out weird on here. I like to consider myself a time traveler these days. I am alway one step ahead of you. Haha.

Sorry to hear about the health complications. I can only imagine how frustrating that must be. Was the original fan a fantastic fan? Or was it some sort of generic brand?

@@PlayingwithSticks I believe was the Fantastic (rings the bell) but extremely loud. The lowest two settings on the MaxFan are totally whisper…don’t hear it and move volume of air…also the remote control is very handy. Not cheap but worth every penny!

This is neat to hear. I have been wanting to do an independent test comparing the decibels of the two. We also get a lot of questions about the gap between the fan and roofracks/rooftop tents. This is something I would like to look into more as well.@@AlejandroGonzalez-AGS

@@PlayingwithSticks The MaxFan 7500 is about 1” taller than the Fantastic “closed”. It will be taller (close) than the Yakima rails at the center, and much taller than the Fantastic when open.

Those unexpected medical issues can really get in the way. Mine was a detached retina a year ago. I was left with significant peripheral vision loss in one eye, plus a series of surgeries that did not allow me to go to different elevations due to pressure changes, for 6 months. Getting ready to get back at, knowing I have to limit my adventures.

I built that myself utilizing heavy duty drawer slides from Lowes

Sorry to here about the tough times. I can't imagine what that must feel like. But, I do appreciate you taking the time to share this.

Haha. Challenge accepted!

On the way to Metaphor Falls. ;-)

Small world huh?

Wait, I think we are talking two different things. I am referring to a typical screwed and glued bond. Or in this case with Road Toad Alumilite is tricky to work with because it is hollow-core. Conventional screws and fasteners don't work because they are fastening to mostly air. Craig and crew had to create custom aluminum extrusions to hold the edges and attach components. So no bonding in the sense that you are referring to. Edit: Sorry I thought this was a response from today's video. But, this can be applied to this video as well.

That was a factory installed yakima roof rack.

Glad to hear you have found what works. I read a stat a few years ago that say the average camper will own 5 different campers through their camping journeys. I originally thought this was due to poor manufacturing. But, in fact I have come to learn that it takes a few campers to find what works for you. And even then, life changes and your needs change, time for a different camper.

There's certainly a learning curve. We got a 320 to keep the trailer smaller for my imagined backcountry uses and large enough to meet my wife's concerns about habitable space when you're confined to quarters. You'll take a depreciation hit of course in the first year, but Tabs hold their value very well.

You know an offroad hitch would be nice. But, like you have been mentioning in other videos are these trailers truly meant to go offroad? If they aren't I would be frustrated to see them promoting this as truly offroad and adding articulaing hitches. Before they add that hitch, I think there are a lot of things they would need to do in terms of frame reinforcement, cabin structure, etc.

Probably Mr Buddy, with a window cracked, of course.

That is a good question. I always assumed they used an aluminum bird cage construction with the external wall being fiberglass with Azdel (polypropylene). Sandwiched in between the aluminum framing would be block foam insulation. Hopefully others see this comment. Is the chassis and interior frame both aluminum? Or is it an aluminum chassis with a wood frame? Glad you asked this Steve. I know Intech really wants people to know they use aluminum as their bird cage frame. You would think if T@G was using it, that they would be highlighing it as a feature. As I am writing this, I am starting to think they may still use studs. Thanks for sharing your experience with the T@G as well.

Yes, these portable panels and power stations have really helped our camping experience as well.

Mid 60s airstream. I like it!

Wow! i agree, I don't think I know anyone who has put on this amount of miles. When you put out that 4 yr update let us all know.

For sure will do, thank you my friend@@PlayingwithSticks

just got the 4yr review up, what a ride its been ukposts.info/have/v-deo/qaRyfGeJm350sok.html @@PlayingwithSticks

What brand and model do you have?

Congratulations!

Thanks for stopping by Patrick!

Thank you for sharing this Tim. Our first 4 or 5 years with the teardrop we really didn't have a use for the outdoor outlet. But, like you, we now see the value in them. And I like how you mentioned the heater. We also bring a couple sources of heat. Always better to be safe than sorry.

@@PlayingwithSticks yeah I have a tendency of taking to much when I go but like you said better safe than sorry.

I can see how that was an easy choice for you. I feel like the T@G and TC Teardrops are built with completey different philsophies in mind. So to me I see how it is easy for one to stand out from the other. We really like the simplicity of the TC Teardrops.

@@PlayingwithSticks I was able to customize the TC to nearly the exact configuration I wanted too.

Good point on the customization. That is hard to beat.@@CraigG21