Greetings!

ruminator

Although I have not yet purchased my T@B, I am looking at them seriously with the intent of purchase this summer. I recently ended my work engagement, restarted my consulting business, and sold my house. I have not determined where I will land or whether I will land somewhere permanently. 

Although these are tiny units, I'm thinking about making one my permanent home for the foreseeable future. 

The communal experience is something valuable and thanks for your postings.

Nomad

I retired, ditched the big house I didn't need, put stuff in storage, bought a T@B and been on the road for 9-10 months - I committed to a year and then we'll see about year two. So I wouldn't necessarily call this permanent but it's my thing for the immediate future.
I chose the T@B because I wanted something small that I could get into almost any spot I chose whether in a campgrounds or out boondocking and the T@B fit that bill and has worked out great. I also wanted something of quality and the T@B had it.
I have the Max-S (shower) model. Patti makes a good point, the stall is small so make sure that will work for you.
You'll need to get real organized as there is limited storage and space - but surprising how much stuff you can actually get stowed away. Between the T@B and the TV I have pretty much everything I need.

Are you planning on hitting the road like me? If so, what type of travel/camping are you planning on doing? I'm rarely in one place for more than 2-3 days. Tell us a little more about your plans/thoughts. It's worked out great for me and what I've wanted to do so far.

ruminator

Patti... thanks for that suggestion. I went back to the dealer yesterday and crawled into the shower/sat on the commode. Both will work for me as I am of medium height (5-8). I had the same thought a couple of days ago. I also spent some time sitting at the table wondering whether I could make that work as a desk for my consulting business. I think I can if I use a smaller monitor that I'm accustomed to.

PXL... My stuff is in storage already and I'm thinking about the next year as a T@B-runner. I want something small I can tow with my 4Runner without the big hit on handling/economy. I also don't want to buy a big pickup truck as I like to get off-road and work trails with the 4Runner. It's just me and my dog now so I don't need much room, but I prefer being in rural areas. 

I have my eye on an Outback Max-S. It has a window over the galley area and I really like that. The extra room on the front rack looks appealing too.

Yes, my plan is to live on the road. I might move less than you, PXL, because I am thinking about moving to an area I'm interested in, then spending a few weeks there chasing the light (yes, I'm a photographer as well as an engineer) and getting to know the area before moving on. I have friends/family all over this country and plan to spend time with all of them. 

I'm going to put a Yakima topper on my 4Runner as storage for dry stuff. I'll have the interior of my TV for photography/computer equipment (and the Girl). Then other stuff will go into the T@B. Yes, I realize this will be an exercise in optimization -- I'm an engineer, after all, and that is something I always do anyway. Plus, I like the less-is-more notion for the next year or two. Then I can decide whether a simpler life (fewer things) is good for me. 

I'm actually beginning to get excited about doing with less stuff. If I have what I need to work, make images, write, and read (well, feed myself too), then I think I'm good. This could be very cool and an interesting experience to write about.

Thank you...

BBchBum

ruminator - you might want to consider using the television as your monitor if you find it is not to high or to far away. Just hook up your computer to it with a HDMI cable.

Nomad

So, there will be two of you? If so, then you'll need the full bed. Many of us have gotten rid of the table - mine's in storage - and those that need a full bed use bed slats. I'm short enough (5'6") that I can sleep sideways.
I find my extra large collapsible TV tray/table works better and my laptop fits just fine for when I'm in editing mode.

ruminator

PXL, yes, there are two of us -- me and the Girl (my dog). We can live with a full bed.

I'm planning to use the table to start with. I'm also thinking about the add-on awning as a means to expand the living space slightly. I have a small plastic folding table that I might figure a way of taking along.

There are many decisions to make, but there's no particular rush to make them. 

I am making notes (Evernote is wonderful for this purpose) of things that occur to me and that I find on this site (and others). 

Nomad

Ok, a dog fits full-time but two humans might get tight unless you have the side tent option.
one thing I found was that you can only plan and think so much ahead of time - ya gotta get in it and live with it for awhile.
I got rid of the table right away because I like to play my bass guitar and there was no way with that table so I didn't live with it at all, right to the storage shed.

ruminator

Oh my goodness, PXL! There are a few passions in my life that have been there a very long time. They are music (guitars), photography (film/digital), and math/physics (engineer). I will have to figure out how to get a guitar or two along with me. 

I completely read your vibe about getting in one and living with it for awhile. That also occurred to me as I have been reflecting on a T@B. 

So now we'll see if I can cut a deal with the dealer. If not, I have a track on another that will require a drive, but I have a friend in WI that I want to visit anyway. He asked me to come up anytime and tells me I must (MUST) go to Oshkosh with him one year soon.

I think this will work out. 

Nomad

Yep - go to Oshkosh if you're into aviation - Back when I was an active private pilot I'd go every once in awhile - You'll never find so many planes of different types and vintages as at Oshkosh. It's amazing.