Hi,
We have a TADA (with full bed and table that also folds into a bed). Might be tight with all four of you but can be done. The toilet and shower are great. We tow with a Honda Pilot (O5) and hook-up/set up is a breeze (10minutes max). I hope you find what you are looking for.
--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "C" <familybakerfive@...> wrote:
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> Scott, we're one of the families that camp with sometimes 4 people with our T@B and add-a-room. We have 3 college-age kids. We haven't had the 5 of us together yet, but have done 4...plus dogs. Here is a link to the inside of our room showing my son's cot. May give you an idea of the room inside.
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/fivebakers/4613733010/in/set-72157624075599754
> and
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/fivebakers/4966356792/in/set-72157623751442097
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> We use a luggable loo potty.
> http://www.outdoorpros.com/Prod/Reliance-00985403-Luggable-Loo/67999/Cat/50
> It uses zip-lock bags that are biodegradable. You merely toss them in the trash.
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> You can set up a potty tent for it, if you want.
> http://www.campist.com/archives/stinky-pete-shower-toilet-tent.html
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> Crystal
>
> --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, Scott Sullivan <japanscot@> wrote:
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> > Thanks everyone for the feedback. So here is what I have, and let me know if I misunderstood:
> >
> > - Camping with two kids can be done. With a T@B get an Add A Room.
> > - Clamshell: leak, have a smaller bed, are less cozy on cold mornings, and you don't have the cooking smells inside.
> > - Bathroom: Possible mess and smell, reduce the room inside, and you get some added privacy. Most likely get more sleep since I would have to escort my kids and wife to the bathroom at night. Tokyo is never dark at night and she has not gotten used to stars :-)
> > - T@B vs T@DA: have a wet bath, not much difference in interior room, no Add a Room for the T@DA but can be worked.
> > - T@DA with the dinette bed would have everyone sleeping inside, ( maybe after 10 minutes with us)
> > -Â Should be able to tow either with the Odyssey
> > - Consider a pop up. (I have been looking at those, don't like the weight and tried putting on up and down. Not the easiest thing to do with two excited kids. I was surprised at how much time it take to set up and take down).
> >
> > Suggestions:
> > - Take everyone to a campsite for a day and spend the day. Find out what they think of it and have my wife see what are her concerns.
> > - Decide on how much time we would spend inside the trailer
> > - Try renting an RV and give it a try.
> >
> > What I am thinking is to try all of the suggestions first. I am leaning towards a T@B with an Add a Room, mainly because I love the way they would look with our Hudson, and I like efficient small packaging. I think that a T@DA would fit my wife's views better, and I try and live by "Happy Wife, Happy Life".
> >
> > This is going to be a good summer.
> >
> > Scot
> >
> > --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, Scott Sullivan <japanscot@> wrote:
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> > >
> >
> > > Hi Gang, I am looking for knowledgeable opinions here. Looked at both trailers and like the designs and construction quality.
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> > >
> >
> > > I have a young family, wife and two kids ages 2 and 4. Think that it is time to start them camping. Looking to start it off right. Some background:
> >
> > > Me: Been camping since young, moved from tents to the luxury of a VW camper van.
> >
> > > My Wife: From Japan, never been camping.
> >
> > > I want: The smallest trailer possible. I have no experience towing.
> >
> > > She wants: A toilet and shower. She has no experience being smelly.
> >
> > > Our car: Honda Odyssey. I don't mind driving slow and pulling over often, as long as it is safe to use such a tow vehicle.
> >
> > > Our hobby car: 1940 Hudson, which would look great towing either one of them for a weekend away.
> >
> > >
> >
> > > So here are the questions that I know enough to ask now. Please add ones that you think I should be asking:
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> > > 1) Would like to keep the trailer for at least 5 years, until our daughter is 10. I have read some ads that say that both trailers can sleep 4; can they really sleep 4?
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> > > 2) The owners manual says that we can tow up to 3500lbs, can our Honda tow either one of them?
> >
> > > 3) For the T@b I like the clamshell layout. What are the advantages of the standard model?
> >
> > > 4) With little kids any experience with a camper vs. trailer?
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> > > 5) Any advice?
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> > >
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> > > Thank you in advance
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> > >
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> > > Scot
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