T@B Shopping

GatorEgg

Just got back from our local dealer.  Went looking for a used T@B.  Ended up at the new 2018 320's.  Brought home the available option list.  We know we want the Boondock cargo platform($428), the exterior lagun table mount($100) possibly the side portal window($218).  Out the door around $20,000.  Why buy used?  Anyway....... what options would you add or delete after looking at your own purchases?  Thanks.

MuttonChops

GatorEgg said:

 We know we want the Boondock cargo platform($428), the exterior lagun table mount($100) possibly the side portal window($218).  Out the door around $20,000. 

For myself the extra side portal window (in bathroom) has no useful propose.  It looks nice from the outside but that's it.  I used that money to get the Driver Side storage (baggage) access door instead, the door is super handy.

If you plan to do much gravel/dirt road traveling would also suggest you consider the 'pitched axle' and Boondock tires options. . . . . even better consider the new for 2019 model year (new builds now) the Boondock Lite which includes the pitchted axle, tires, platform, and more.

Good Luck & Enjoy the Process of Deciding.

ColleenD2

Now you should be into the ‘19s if you are special ordering so make sure that’s the list you have. Options have changed this year and production is finished for the ‘18s. The cargo door is standard now and personally I don’t like the lagun bracket outside. That table is just so heavy. I think it’s better to have a folding table but of course, it’s whatever works best for you. We are getting ready to order and are going with the boondock axel. It’s 5” higher and I think worth it if you do anything but paved roads. Most state parks near us are a bit rough so we decided at $550ish bucks, it’s worth it. Your dealer should be able to give you the 2019 MSRP sheet.

Sharon_is_SAM

You are smart to consider options and modifications up front.  We use the Lagun table outside and inside.  I think to give you the ability to sit on both sides of the table outside with a side tent deployed, you need to have the Lagun bracket mounted as close to the fender as possible.  I saw a picture of a 2019 CS that had the bracket behind the Baggage Hatch and that will limit how you use the table.

We were interested in limiting phantom draw, so we eliminated the USB ports as they are always on.  We added additional 12 volt outlets.  We added additional strip lighting in our CS galley.  We asked for a MaxxAir fan instead of the Fantastic Fan.  We had them install our large 150 amp AGM battery and our dealer installed our sewer hose holder.  We had a Victron battery monitor installed.  We had our CS galley customized with an ARB install.

Something that I wish we had done up front is to have wiring placed for a solar charge controller in conjunction with the battery monitor.  And I wish we had a toilet shut off placed.  Having used our tiny wetbath sink, I would have requested a fold down sink.

rkj__

GatorEgg said:

Just got back from our local dealer.  Went looking for a used T@B.  Ended up at the new 2018 320's.  Brought home the available option list.  We know we want the Boondock cargo platform($428), the exterior lagun table mount($100) possibly the side portal window($218).  Out the door around $20,000.  Why buy used?  Anyway....... what options would you add or delete after looking at your own purchases?  Thanks.

I feel that buying used saved me thousands of dollars, and was definitely the right move for my wife and I.

However, if ordering a CS-S new from the factory, I would definitely try to get mounting provisions for 2 batteries (if they can even offer that).  My wife would want the extra side portal window. 

Other than not having the battery capacity to run the 2-way fridge for any meaningful amount of time, I'm very happy with our trailer. 

Roamey

An option I didn't know about but would have considered is the split folding seat back. I think it would be easier to reach stuff behind it. 

4ncar

Contrary to a previous post, the bath port hole window adds a lot of light which makes the cubby of a bath feel less claustrophobic. I love ours.

Ratkity

4ncar said:

Contrary to a previous post, the bath port hole window adds a lot of light which makes the cubby of a bath feel less claustrophobic. I love ours.

If you do enough T@B yoga, you can also moon your sister who is in the site beside you

ericnliz

@Ratkity, What happens in a T@B bathroom, must stay in the T@b bathroom.

4ncar

Seems to be at a perfect height to gaze out while seated; what ones doing while seated will be left unsaid!!!

Homebodyatheart

We ordered the outside Lagun mount and haven't used it yet. I replaced the table top with a smaller wood piece and keep it inside. I have a small roll top table I use outside the door every trip. For me, the outside hatch is a waste of funds because I keep sleeping bags and such under the passenger side rear bench. I keep most tools under the passenger side seat and use the hatch door inside every trip. The outside hatch would also be another item to maintain over time. I'm happy with my decisions, and you will have to decide how you like to camp. That's the beauty of Tabs! Good luck!