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Post by mobiltec on May 6, 2013 18:17:07 GMT -5
Rare 1973 Tabbert 18 ft. travel trailer from Germany - Euro Caravan - $4300 (Phx - N Scottsdale) phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/rvs/3786320995.html Ad Copy: This very rare, hard to find trailer was originally purchased in Heidelburg, Germany, at the SuperMarkt RV dealer. Tabberts were not imported into the U.S. This little guy was brought to the States by its former German owner. Outstanding German craftsmanship is reflected in its many charming details: *Beautiful woodwork (birch), embossed design on the upper cabinets. *Dutch door with rounded top. *Two dinettes (fore and aft) that convert to beds *Sink/stove is hidden by a hinged top to create more counter space *Bathroom with very cool retro vinyl walls for easy cleanup. *Original curtains with tiebacks *Upholstery is in excellent condition, no rips, tears, or stains. *Windows extend out to fully open and enjoy the great outdoors. Original parts and accessories brochures. Electric: 220v/12v 1700 lbs  This little trailer is in exceptional condition for its age. Its unique features make it stand out. Must see to truly appreciate it. Nonsmoking owner. Clear title in hand. email or call 480-363-4080 t@b • Location: Phx - N Scottsdale •it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests |
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2013 18:53:13 GMT -5
That is the definition of "stunning".
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Post by heychickiepoo on May 6, 2013 19:27:06 GMT -5
I have this trailer's sister. FYI: she even has a sliding privacy door at the front end!
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Post by mobiltec on May 6, 2013 19:27:08 GMT -5
It's gotta be worth the asking price. And notice that the door is on the American side so it must have been custom ordered before it was shipped.
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Post by heychickiepoo on May 6, 2013 19:46:48 GMT -5
Little bit of history, even the import models had the doors manufactured on the curbside. Apparently, the story behind mine is that these trailers were given to Canadian Military Peace keepers stationed in Germany. They were then brought home by the servicemen and families returning home to North America.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2013 20:39:22 GMT -5
Is there documentation of this or is it hear-say? Just wondering, because this is a great piece of trailer history...and these look to be a wonderful example of engineering.
By the way, really cool that someone here has one....
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Post by mobiltec on May 6, 2013 20:43:57 GMT -5
Little bit of history, even the import models had the doors manufactured on the curbside. Apparently, the story behind mine is that these trailers were given to Canadian Military Peace keepers stationed in Germany. They were then brought home by the servicemen and families returning home to North America. Thanks for the history heychickiepoo.... |
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2013 0:08:00 GMT -5
That is one beautiful trailer.
Got to love German engineering.
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Post by vikx on May 7, 2013 2:14:07 GMT -5
There's one of these just North of the Border from me! Owner might consider letting her go. (unless it's Chickiepoo?)
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Post by heychickiepoo on May 7, 2013 2:23:13 GMT -5
Nope, I don't have any documentation regarding what I was told about the history of "my" particular trailer. I am the 3rd owner and that is the story that the PO told me. Interestingly, I have come across 2 other Canadians that own '73 Tabberts and they both were told a similar background history about theirs. Mine was not a garage find and had sat for a really long time uncovered in the wet elements. She suffered water damage to her wood frame that was caused by the old brittle rubber window seals, only on the street side windows down though. Everything else went virtually unaffected and luckily there was no damage to the floor. Her interior is beautiful, exactly like the one for sale. NomadicMe is right about the German Engineering as mine has stood the test of time. She is patiently awaiting her partial rebuild. Everything is in original condition but I am not sure if I will keep it that way (easy on the stoning...I bruise easily)  |
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Post by heychickiepoo on May 7, 2013 2:41:49 GMT -5
Vikx is correct in the fact that I would consider letting mine go....or trades? P.S. Us "just" North of the Border folks are not only polite, we are easy to deal with, eh? |
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Post by hoosierpoet on May 7, 2013 7:22:24 GMT -5
Wow! Very, very cool.
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Post by 2starmomma on May 7, 2013 18:26:55 GMT -5
Nope, I don't have any documentation regarding what I was told about the history of "my" particular trailer. I am the 3rd owner and that is the story that the PO told me. Interestingly, I have come across 2 other Canadians that own '73 Tabberts and they both were told a similar background history about theirs. Mine was not a garage find and had sat for a really long time uncovered in the wet elements. She suffered water damage to her wood frame that was caused by the old brittle rubber window seals, only on the street side windows down though. Everything else went virtually unaffected and luckily there was no damage to the floor. Her interior is beautiful, exactly like the one for sale. NomadicMe is right about the German Engineering as mine has stood the test of time. She is patiently awaiting her partial rebuild. Everything is in original condition but I am not sure if I will keep it that way (easy on the stoning...I bruise easily) Hello heychickiepoo and everyone. My first time here on board, just signed up last week, and haven't even introduced myself yet, but I feel like I'm home with friends. While trying to figure out what the needs are vs desire, the Tabbert does fit the need, regarding bathroom, size and wieght. Excuse me if I sound really stupid, I am a newbie, that's my excuse! So questions regarding, How do you convert the 220...when a repair is needed what do you for parts.. I talked to the man who owns this and he said he has not plugged it because of 220 converter issue. We have a friend in the area to ask if he could check out the trailer for us. Just need you all to give input. Thanks so much for your reply's. I know we'll be talking |
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Post by mobiltec on May 7, 2013 22:47:47 GMT -5
All they mean by it being a 220 is that it is a modern 50 amp service. Modern 50 amp services that you plug into in the park are actually 220 split into two 110 circuits in the distribution panel just like in your house. No converting to do. It's normal. But it handles much more power just like the big ones of today. It plugs right into any park service that supplies 50 amps and if a park is a 30 amp only service there is an adapter you can get just like for any other type of plug...
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Post by 2starmomma on May 7, 2013 23:34:57 GMT -5
Mobiltec, I thank you very much for your reply to the question. I think it would be fairly easy for the owner to try it out and see if things work, right?
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Post by mobiltec on May 7, 2013 23:40:13 GMT -5
Yes they can either go to an RV park and plug it in or get an adapter to plug into 110vac. Usually if it has AC that won't work using the adapter. Only thing I can't figure is that it doesn't have AC and only a small refrigerator as far as I can tell. So Im not sure why it comes with 220 50 amp service unless it was just easier to make them all that way whether or not you wanted AC or something.
Take it to an RV dealer or have a mobile RV repair guy come out and check out the system for you. It would be worth the money to find out exactly what's going on.
Have you contacted them? It could even be a typo...
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Post by 2starmomma on May 8, 2013 0:16:56 GMT -5
Thanks Mobiltec. Yes talked with owner this a.m.. He said he has not plugged it in, has had it about a year. Wife found something else just after he brought Tabbert home. The 220 came up in conversation because I brought it up, then he said that about not plugging in. Not sure, but I don't think there is ac.
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Post by heychickiepoo on May 8, 2013 3:14:35 GMT -5
2starmomma regarding your question "when a repair is needed, what to do about parts". You are right, you can't just drop into Wally Mart and pickup parts for these trailers...lots of the time you have to fabricate your own parts or simply remove and install new systems. The Tabbert poses a bit more of a challenge but for someone who is mechanically inclined, creative solutions do exist and can be done. There are a few good folks on this site that can better answer that question anyday (rather than me) as they fix and rebuild vintage trailers and have tons of experience. Good luck to you and keep us posted!
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Post by Hamlet on May 10, 2013 20:05:43 GMT -5
Just thinking about the door on the "correct" side. If it was manufactured in Germany, whether it was for German or Canadian markets, it would have the door on the correct side for right-hand side of the road countries. Canada has been mostly right side since the 1920s.
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Post by mobiltec on May 10, 2013 20:33:56 GMT -5
Just thinking about the door on the "correct" side. If it was manufactured in Germany, whether it was for German or Canadian markets, it would have the door on the correct side for right-hand side of the road countries. Canada has been mostly right side since the 1920s. Oh I didn't know that. I thought all european countries were driving on the wrong side of the road. I do remember being on the right side in Canada. |
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Post by Hamlet on May 11, 2013 14:16:01 GMT -5
There were a few places (the "British" places) that maintained the left-side driving into the early '60s, I think, but any place that had French influence has long been right-side driving.
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