German T@B Metropolis (400) build video

rfuss928
rfuss928 Member Posts: 1,181
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Quite a bit different than the NuCamp factory layout.

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  • webers3
    webers3 Member Posts: 436
    edited November 2019
    Big difference in comparison to nucamp 
    2017 T@B 320S   2019 Jeep Cherokee - Southern Connecticut
  • jgram2
    jgram2 Member Posts: 1,522
    I don’t think the Amish work that fast.
    John, Judi, Guinness & OD in PDX
    T@Bit@t 2015 S Max Outback, ‘18 V6 4Runner 


  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    LOL😝
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • TabberJohn
    TabberJohn Member Posts: 588
    edited November 2019
    Not that it's anything that applies to most of us B), but the EU hitch system with retractable wheel is interesting:
    https://youtu.be/uqyy4LX8H8Y
    2015 T@B Max S (White/Silver) -> 2014 Ford Escape 2.0L (turbo, AWD, factory tow)
  • rfuss928
    rfuss928 Member Posts: 1,181
    TabberJohn said:
    Not that it's anything that applies to us, but the EU hitch system with retractable wheel is interesting
    That is the same jockey wheel and surge brake system used on the DM T@Bs.  The coupler locking system is a bit different.

  • Romana
    Romana Member Posts: 68
    Thats a very cool video. I've gotten used to the hitch, jockey wheel setup on my 2005 and have come to like it.
    Romana - 2005/6 Thor T@B T16
    Towed by 2003 Toyota Tundra Stepside
    Port Townsend, WA
  • Denny16
    Denny16 Member Posts: 5,430
    edited April 2022
    The German’s are using a traditional assembly line, like we used to build cars.
    They also are using a two part roof assembly, and a bolted frame and roof frame assembly.  I prefer nuCamp’s approach with a one piece welded aluminum frame for the roof and front/rear and a one piece aluminum skin over the frame assembly.  Both are built from the inside out, so that is the same technique.  

    With its aluminum under frame, and lighter build on the trailer frame, the German TaB400 version is going to be lighter constructed and weigh less than ours.  

    It is a cool video, but running a bit fast to get much details.  
     Cheers 
    2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.

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