Barefoot Caravan

Sharon_is_SAM
Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,061
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Found this over on the TaG forum.  Looks like another addition to the NuCamp line up.

https://www.curbed.com/platform/amp/2019/4/19/18507652/camper-for-sale-travel-trailer-barefoot-caravan-nucamp-rv
Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
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  • ChanW
    ChanW Member Posts: 3,165
    Well, that's a doll! What a cutie!

    Just need a vintage VW to pull it!
    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
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  • ecyfoto
    ecyfoto Member Posts: 83
    edited April 2019
    It's a fiberglass monocoque design so nuCamp will be going up against companies like Casita. Here's a review vid with the owner herself. 

    https://youtu.be/L7_H73HZ-9A


    2019 T@B 400 Silver/Black
    2018 Chevy Colorado Z71 Duramax oil burner
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  • ScottG
    ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,655
    It sounds like it may be a partnership arrangement designed to address North American demand. An earlier article indicated the Barefoot owners were working on a way to start distributing in the States.  
    2015 T@B Max S (320)
    2015 Nissan Frontier SV V6 4x4
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  • ecyfoto
    ecyfoto Member Posts: 83
    Should be interesting. NuCamp will need to farm the fabrication process out and they already have great experience with a licensed design. No way could Barefoot import a North American spec camper and be competitive in the small fiberglass market. I think it's a smart move to slice out a piece of market share in that segment.
    2019 T@B 400 Silver/Black
    2018 Chevy Colorado Z71 Duramax oil burner
    Tampa, Florida
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  • jgram2
    jgram2 Member Posts: 1,522
    I see big egg-carton shaped tractor trailers carrying dozens of brightly decorated “egg” campers to dealers around the country. What a promo. Of course, they’d be scrambled on arrival.
    John, Judi, Guinness & OD in PDX
    T@Bit@t 2015 S Max Outback, ‘18 V6 4Runner 


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  • PamandJohnUpNorth2
    PamandJohnUpNorth2 Member Posts: 147
    edited April 2019
    I'd take that "news" with a grain of salt. There is only one article on the internet that discusses NuCamp and Barefoot. The article can be found here: https://www.curbed.com/2019/4/19/18507652/camper-for-sale-travel-trailer-barefoot-caravan-nucamp-rv   I couldn't find any independent verification so call me skeptical until NuCamp actually announces it.
    -John
    Pam and John
    Champlin, Minnesota
    2018 T@B400 and a 2025 Ridgeline Trailsport

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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    PamandJohnUpNorth2 said:
    I'd take that "news" with a grain of salt. There is only one article on the internet that discusses NuCamp and Barefoot. The article can be found here: https://www.curbed.com/2019/4/19/18507652/camper-for-sale-travel-trailer-barefoot-caravan-nucamp-rv   I couldn't find any independent verification so call me skeptical.
    -John
    I would think that the photo in the article with Scott Hubble, Joe Mullet and Jesse Mullet in front of the camper at the Dealers Only RV show in Elkhart, IN last September is enough to show nüCamp is very serious about their new partnership. After all, these are the three top officials in the nüCamp organization. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • falcon1970
    falcon1970 Member Posts: 758
    Looks like this might be a replacement for the TAB 320.  I can't see two almost identical lines being produced.
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    I can’t see the successful T@B 320 being replaced. The 320 and the T@G, along with the Cirrus truck camper line, were what nüCamp started with after Pleasant Valley Teardrop/nüCamp and Little Guy parted ways. All three have been successful ventures. With the recent addition of the T@B 400, and the upcoming AVIA, it all represents a well rounded American made quality camper line. Add a fiberglass model that looks very simple to camp in, also has fun colors like the T@B and T@G, a maintenance free exterior, simple inside, and nüCamp can garner some of those customers who want a fancier fiberglass camper than what is on the market. I, for one, am anxious to see the new Barefoot Caravan. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • MuttonChops
    MuttonChops Member Posts: 1,940
    Are at least three threads on the T@B Facebook Group about the Barefoot.  Most common comment seems to be " cute ".

    Expect initial US Builder would have to import at least the fiberglass shell - - - no way they could afford to built another set of molds - - - I'm sticking with the T@B 320

    My comments posted to Facebook:

    '18 320 S,  pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW based
    TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
    TV: '25 Canyon AT4
    Adventures:  58   Nights:  405  Towing Miles 50,180
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  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,417
    I saw the Barefoot camper when I was in Sugarcreek, so I was waiting for the announcement. Forgive the uber cropped cell phone shot.



    These are nice little campers. I am guessing they will be just a little more than I want to pay for one, but if they come in around the same price as a T@b with the right specs, I am interested.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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  • ChanW
    ChanW Member Posts: 3,165
    @jkjenn, is it taller than the Tab 320? It seems so in your photo. It might be bigger overall than the 320, which would be a selling point for some of us taller folks.

    But that 'payload' limitation that @MuttonChops points out.... Hmmm.
    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
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  • DougH
    DougH Member Posts: 1,110
    By developing / maturing the NuCamp factory's fiberglass experience level, maybe this will allow the crack-prone ABS plastic trim pieces on the rest of the product line to be replaced with fiberglass equivalents?
    2021 Jeep Gladiator, 2021 tiny toy hauler, Austin TX
    Former steward of a 2017 T@B S Max

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  • mona
    mona Member Posts: 246
    I love the bright, open feeling of this fiberglass beauty! So different than the other claustrophobic and dark feel of other small fiberglass campers I’ve been in, and rejected in favor of my T@B. 

    Jeannie
    2015 T@b S Max  white with silver trim. 2018 GC Trailhawk. 
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  • Arwen
    Arwen Member Posts: 68
    edited April 2019
    When we first began looking into small camper trailers 18 months ago, we initially considered the Airstream Basecamp, but it was a bit above our budget (~$37,000). At that time, the Airstream dealer told us about the Airstream Nest, a new fiberglass camper that was coming out in a few months, that was about the same size as the Basecamp.  At that time, I thought the Nest might be a more affordable camper option for us, but it ended up being way more expensive than the Basecamp, coming in at just under $48,000 (which you can now find discounted for under $40,000). It was much heavier than the Basecamp (3400 pounds dry weight vs. 2600).
    So my guess is that this Barefoot model will be priced at around $30,000.
    If the Barefoot has 6 feet of headroom and was not much heavier than the 320, and ended up with a dealer price close to the 400, we might possibly consider it as a future upgrade to our T@B . . . but I would really want to see it in a Boondock version.  :)
    Arwen: Northern NH; 2018 T@B 320S Boondock, silver/blue; TV: blue 2018 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
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  • DougH
    DougH Member Posts: 1,110
    Just saw a two second tease of the Barefoot in the latest Mandy Lea Photo video, so maybe there will be a more detailed preview soon. 
    2021 Jeep Gladiator, 2021 tiny toy hauler, Austin TX
    Former steward of a 2017 T@B S Max

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  • Arwen
    Arwen Member Posts: 68
    I just discovered the Barefoot's website:
    Overall length         5080mm = 16'-8"
    Body Length (shell)     3780mm = 12'-5"
    Overall width         1920mm = 6'-4"
    External height     2360mm = 7'-9"
    Internal length     3560mm * 11'-8"
    Length of living area     2800mm = 9'-2"
    Width of living area     1830mm = 6'-0"
    Internal height     1830mm = 6'-0"
    Bathroom         1040w x 760d = 3'-5" x 2'-6"
    Mass in running order     950 kg = 2094 pounds
    User payload         150 kg = 331 pounds
    The base model apparently goes for 25,500 pounds, which currently converts to about $33,000 US dollars.
    Here's their virtual walk through page: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=QLk8MgGyfpz


    Arwen: Northern NH; 2018 T@B 320S Boondock, silver/blue; TV: blue 2018 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
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  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,417
    ChanW said:
    @jkjenn, is it taller than the Tab 320? It seems so in your photo. It might be bigger overall than the 320, which would be a selling point for some of us taller folks.

    But that 'payload' limitation that @MuttonChops points out.... Hmmm.
    I would imagine that nüCamp will not deliver a trailer to the US market that has such a s.all payload capacity. I could be wrong, but I expect a larger payload. 

    The trailer in the photo is o  a higher slope so it is a little misleading.

    I am most concerned by the low clearance.

    What I hope stays the same a re the awesome little touches...great hardware, the colors with coordinating curtains and decals, the door, the coordinating portable radio.

    The Barefoot uses a Truma heater, which is very nice. I would also need AC and prefer a CoolCat. There is enough storage to give up a little under the bench space for that.

    I am guessing nüCamp will also add a TV.

    These are sweet little campers and I love the doors!

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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  • ChrisFix
    ChrisFix Member Posts: 743
    DougH said:
    Just saw a two second tease of the Barefoot in the latest Mandy Lea Photo video, so maybe there will be a more detailed preview soon. 
    Set your clock for tomorrow at 10:00AM...
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-McT6OnLVIY
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    2025 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition with Redarc Trailer Brake Controller
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  • Mouseketab
    Mouseketab Member Posts: 1,238
    It appears that the Barefoot is on the same Al-Ko frame as the Dutchmen T@Bs were. If that is the case, then yes, the lower payload is believable. If nuCamp does the same thing with the Barefoot that they did with the T@Bs and put them on the same frame the 320s are being built on, then the payload will go up. But the agreement may be different, and they may be required to put them on the Al-Ko frame.
    Carol
    MOUSE-KE-T@B
    2007 Dutchmen T@B Clamshell #2741
    2022 nuCamp T@B 320 CS-S
    2021 F-150 502A Lariat SuperCrew, 3.5 EcoBoost 4x2
    Harvest, AL
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  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,417
    I love how we are like sports fan analyzing and predicting  what nuCamp will do. 😁

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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  • DougH
    DougH Member Posts: 1,110
    I heard they'll have 2500W on the roof with electrically driven wheels so everyone gets 75mpg while towing!
    2021 Jeep Gladiator, 2021 tiny toy hauler, Austin TX
    Former steward of a 2017 T@B S Max

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  • pthomas745
    pthomas745 Administrator, Moderator Posts: 4,529
    With 2500 W it could hover, too.
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    Towed by 2014 Touareg TDi
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  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,417
    pthomas745 said:
    With 2500 W it could hover, too.
    With 2500, it could tow your TV, lol.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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  • ecyfoto
    ecyfoto Member Posts: 83
    edited April 2019
    I'm curious what solutions they'll come up with for the A/C, solar, ride height, etc. Maybe Mandy's vid will give us a clue.
    2019 T@B 400 Silver/Black
    2018 Chevy Colorado Z71 Duramax oil burner
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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,061
    So, was that 10:00 am eastern or pacific?
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
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  • MuttonChops
    MuttonChops Member Posts: 1,940
    DougH said:
    Just saw a two second tease of the Barefoot in the latest Mandy Lea Photo video, so maybe there will be a more detailed preview soon. 
    If you have not seen the "tease" . . . . .

    '18 320 S,  pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW based
    TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
    TV: '25 Canyon AT4
    Adventures:  58   Nights:  405  Towing Miles 50,180
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  • MuttonChops
    MuttonChops Member Posts: 1,940
    edited April 2019
    Found by web-search  { edited  Duplicate of earlier posted article link  }

    Retro-inspired camper trailer is coming to the U.S.
    The Barefoot Caravan will be manufactured in North America by NüCamp RV

    https://www.curbed.com/2019/4/19/18507652/camper-for-sale-travel-trailer-barefoot-caravan-nucamp-rv

    '18 320 S,  pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW based
    TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
    TV: '25 Canyon AT4
    Adventures:  58   Nights:  405  Towing Miles 50,180
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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,061
    That is the same link as noted above.  What happened to the 10 am announcement!  Inquiring minds want to know.  Is it over on Facebook?
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
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  • ecyfoto
    ecyfoto Member Posts: 83
    I'm thinking a re-edit was in order. Barefoot may not have signed off on it. Happens.
    2019 T@B 400 Silver/Black
    2018 Chevy Colorado Z71 Duramax oil burner
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