Review: Tucana Teardrop after 1 year - The Bad and the Good

This is a bit late - it's actually after 16 months, but it's close enough!
We have spent plenty of time off-grid (boondocking for those in the US), plenty of time on dirt and gravel roads, through mud, rain and plenty of sunshine too!
So in this video, I show you the things that aren't so great as well as the things that are.
0:00 We've done a bit of travelling
1:43 Let's start wth the bad
1:55 Stone protection
3:04 Mattress
4:14 Stabiliser legs
5:08 Dust
6:48 The good stuff
6:52 Overall design
7:08 Towing and manoeuvrability
8:09 Gallery or kitchen
8:46 Inside table
9:37 Storage
10:15 Space beside bed
10:52 Suspension and clearance
11:25 Awning
12:23 Insulation
14:01 Support
Here's Craig deWit's dust-busting solution: • Dust Buster - check out his other videos here: @wanderlustwithdewitco2168
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[@harrietpreece1990]

Fabulous review. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. Great little teardrop that punches above its weight.🥊 Wholeheartedly agree that the after sales support is amazing✔️

[@tiatucana]

It sure does. And they sure do! :)

[@brianrollins3245]

really interesting review. Good point about the gap between the wall and the bed; this is almost essential for folk like me if I were to try and put shoes on for example. Don’t know another teardrop with this feature.

[@tiatucana]

I haven't seen one either. Even if you don't ever convert the bed to a table, having this bit is a big win for me too!

[@slinca]

Congratulations on the monthiversary of Tia! I still can’t get over how much travel you’ve done in her since you’ve had her. You’re well qualified as a semi-pro now 😂

[@tiatucana]

Haha cheers! I probably should work out how many kms we have done in a year and a bit. It would be a decent number though.
The "pro" bit comes in a couple of years when we go full-time and do the lap. That's the plan, anyway!

[@trueblue8463]

Yet again, another great video. Couldn’t agree more about the after sales service. I rang Song about getting an extra battery installed and was able to bring it in that day. On the last trip, I had a problem with the solar controller. Rang Song, and was able to get it fixed straight away.

[@tiatucana]

I think that’s probably more important than all the other things combined. 👍

[@Feebeeee]

Great honest review & we agree with your pros & cons. We purchased ours second hand & have found Song so helpful with any questions or advice when needed, such great after sales service, couldn’t ask for more.
I love the window between kitchen & main area, such great airflow & a view & the ability to past things through is pretty handy as well.
We researched & tried a few teardrops & the floor space beside the bed, the kitchen hatch window & overall quality were what sold us.
We have enjoyed tents & swags & camper trailer camping & wanted something easier that still felt like camping.
Tried & tested a small motor home & didn’t want to tow anything big; didn’t like either of those options for lots of reasons. The Toucana really is ideal for our wants & needs, we love ours.
Edit we don’t use the table & chairs option, we find a couple of trays work well for most things like playing cards or whatever. We ended up with an exped mattress & a memory foam mattress underneath & that works for us.

[@tiatucana]

I didn't mention the window between the bed and kitchen - but you're right - love that too! Good call!

[@shaypowrie4738]

Thanks for such a great video, I’ve researched almost every option in Australia and the tucana keeps standing out as the best option.

[@tiatucana]

Cheers! It's hard to go past, to be honest.

[@user-zl9sx2mp9p]

thank you for your response re the mattress, i have another question. With the 1600 inverter can you plug in a toaster or electric kettle? I know i can use the gas but I especially like plain old toast in the morning?

[@tiatucana]

Nah - it's not designed for that sort of power requirement. I actually made a video about that! th-cam.com/video/H-cNDG2YDIA/w-d-xo.html

[@user-zl9sx2mp9p]

thanks for the videos - i get my Tucana in a month. With the Clark Mattresses - were you able to pick your own cover colour or provide material to them. Also are you able to provide me with dimensions of the seats so i can get them done before i get the camper.

[@tiatucana]

This one just came off the shelf, so we didn’t choose the colour or get a custom size.
As for the measurements, I’m suspicious that they have changed a bit since we got ours. Contact Song - he’ll give you the right measurements for your one.

[@papa54321]

If you driving inmud youll get mud!! What do you expect

[@tiatucana]

Yep - that's exactly what I expect :)

[@papa54321]

@@tiatucana HAHA cool bro