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Mfg. Description
(from the mfg) "The 276 RBS (rear bath, slide) is a compact yet spacious Floorplan featuring a large rear bathroom, with large wardrobe, a slide out containing the sofa to make a comfortable living area, and the Tango signature kitchen area. The Floorplan features stunning storage opportunities, and given a weight of under 5400 lbs, this 28’ beauty offers the ultimate in luxury – for a wide variety of tow-vehicles.¹"

¹Please consult your tow vehicle manufacturer for towing guidelines and recommendations.
²Cost includes $390.50 title fee & 2 years Oregon registration

Std$24,3903/14/2008More Info
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Overall Length (from bumper to hitch) = 27' 11"
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Overall Width: 8' 0"
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Overall Height (with A/C): 10' 8"
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Interior Height: 6' 9"
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GVWR: 7,400 lbs. (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the total weight of a trailer loaded to capacity, which includes the weight of the trailer itself, fluids, and cargo.)
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UVW: 5,380 lbs. (Unloaded Vehicle Weight is the actual weight of the trailer as manufactured at the factory including weight of the fresh water tank and LP gas when full)
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CCC: 2,020 lbs. (Cargo Carrying Capacity)
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TW: 660 lbs. (Tongue Weight)
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Fresh Water Tank (incl. water heater): 50 gal.
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Gray Water Tank: 45 gal.
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Black Water Tank: 30 gal.
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LPG: 2 x 6.8 gal. (30-lb.) tanks w/ auto changeover valve
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Observed weight distribution:
  • Truck front axle = 3,650 lbs.
  • Truck rear axle = 3,600 lbs.
  • Trailer axles (set) = 6,250 lbs.
2 passengers, 3/4 fuel, 3/4 propane, No fresh water, No gray or black water, fully equipped (food, clothing, cookware, etc.)
Act 3/21/2009More Info
Towing Equipment
Tekonsha P3™ proportional brake control, Model #90195. Custom in-dash mount. (See pictures here)
Own$1407/12/2008More Info
Reese™ Round-bar weight distributing hitch, 1000 lb. bars, Model #61009
Own$3504/8/2008More Info
Reese™ "Dual-Cam HP" sway control system, Model #26002
Own$2004/8/2008More Info
2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 Double-Cab pickup truck. DOHC 5.7L V8, 4x4, PS, PB, ABS, PW, CC, LSD, 5.30 differential, Remote engine start. Leer 700 tonneau. My 2002 Tundra had enough torque to pull the Tango, but with a maximum tow rating of 7200 lbs. was right at it's limit. I feel a lot better with the new truck's 10,000+ lb. tow rating and extra power (381hp @ 5600 rpm; 401 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm). Mileage seems about the same in town (15 MPG) & when towing (10 MPG) but it's only got 1300 miles on the clock so hopefully that will improve over time.
Own$33,1916/29/2008More Info
Chassis & Running Gear
BAL Heavy duty "C" stabilizer jacks (replaced stock Scissor-type).
Own$2502/18/2009More Info
Goodyear™ Marathon radial tires, ST205/75R15, Load range "C"
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Tredit™ 7-spoke polished cast aluminum wheels
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Matching spare tire & aluminum wheel mounted on rear carrier
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Lippert™ cambered steel I-beam frame; Happijac™ electric slide-out mechanism
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Dexter™ 3500 lb. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating ) 2-3/8" round cambered axles w/ inner brake wiring, Precision machined steel spindles & integral cast iron hub/drums, E-Z Lube bearings, 10 x 2¼" CSA approved electric brakes, Leaf spring suspension; Model #D35
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Body Construction
Walls: Pinch-rolled laminated w/ reactive hot-melt adhesive; Welded aluminum tube structural framing, R-7 Cut-to-fit EPS block foam insulation, Luan plywood w/ vinyl dressing (interior), High-gloss gelcoat Lamilux 1000™ gel coat fiberglass sheet over luan plywood (exterior)
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Roof: "Full walk-on" rating; Engineered radiused wood bow truss; R-15 fiberglass batt insulation, Alpha Systems Royal Roof™ EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Dien Monomer) rubber roof membrane over 3/8" glued & screwed OSB decking
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Floor: 2x3 wood joists, Congoleum™ resilient sheet flooring over 5/8" glued & screwed T&G OSB decking (interior), R-11 fiberglass batt insulation, Waterproof membrane (underside)
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Dark tinted safety glass clamp-ring windows with automotive bulb seals
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Molded Centrex™ front cap
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Enclosed, insulated, & heated underbelly
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Plumbing
SeaLand™ foot-flush porcelain bowl toilet, Model #210
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Hot/cold outside shower
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Suburban™ 6 gallon water heater with direct spark igniter, Model #SW6D
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San-T-Flush™ black tank flush system
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Injection-molded ABS tub, Recessed overhead skylight for additional headroom
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60/40 split Kitchen sink w/ high-rise gooseneck faucet
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Flojet™ "Triplex Diaphragm" automatic water pump, 2.9 GPM, 50 PSI max pressure, Model #3526-144
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Oxygenics Body Spa™ (Brushed Nickel) self pressurizing low-flow showerhead, Model #12123.
Own$507/1/2008More Info
Electrical
30' shore power cord, 10/3 30-amp. 125VAC w/ Marinco™ twist-lock weatherproof connector
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100' shore power cord, Yellow SO 10/3 30-Amp, 125VAC w/ Marinco™ twist-lock weatherproof connector & Camco Power-Grip™ plug. I put this together so the trailer could be plugged in when parked in front of my house before/after trips. I got a quote from Marinco to make one - $380 (ouch!) - so I bought a 100' spool of cable from Home Depot & ordered the fittings online for about half the price.
Own$2004/1/2008More Info
Courtesy lights in exterior storage compartment
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Parallax™ 45 amp. AC/DC distribution power center & converter/charger, Model #7345
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Appliances & HVAC
Ducted 25,000 BTU Suburban™ furnace, Model #SF-20F
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3-burner Suburban™ range with 9,000 BTU high output burner and Piezo™ igniter, Bi-fold stove cover, Model #SRNA3SBBE
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Dometic™ 6 cu. ft. double door refrigerator/freezer, Automatic electric-LPG changeover, Model #DM2652
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Ducted 13,500 BTU Dometic "Brisk Air"™ air conditioning, Model #57915
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1.2 cu. ft. Dometic™ turntable microwave, Model #CDMW12B
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Cabinets & Storage
Cabinets: Lumbercore plywood face frames w/ distressed German Beech wood photo-veener, Country maple stain, Pocket-screwed connections
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Solid, raised panel hardwood cabinet doors with gas struts (awning style only)
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Matching raised hardwood refrigerator door panels
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Trash can drawer
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Countertops: 3/4" plywood substrate, High-pressure laminate surfaces w/ Samsung Staron™ solid surface countertop edging
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Marine style dinette tubular leg lock-down system
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Sofa end tables w/ magazine racks & recessed cups holders
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Side access doors under dinette seats
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Full-extension steel ball-bearing drawer guides
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Interior Features
Haier 15" LCD HD TV in main cabin, Model #HL15B
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AM/FM/CD stereo, (2) sets interior speakers (bedroom & main cabin), Weatherproof 30-watt exterior speakers
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Toshiba™ 15" 4x3 Amorphous (a-Si) Silicon TFT LCD TV (1024x768 Pixel Resolution) with built-in slot loading DVD player; Wall-mounted in bedroom, Model #15DLV77
Own$4684/1/2008More Info
Polypropylene Sink cover/cutting boards
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Redwood interior decor
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Winegard™ Video Distribution Switch, Model #VS-5312
Own$684/14/2008More Info
Exterior Features
A&E™ electric roll-up awning, Model #9100
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ABS molded protective propane tank cover
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Rear ladder for roof access
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Acrylic/SS entry assist handle, Engraved w/ "Tango" logo
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Winegard Sensar III™ amplified folding VHF/UHF/HD TV antenna, Model #RV-3095
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A&E™ Optima Plus tension rafter/center storage cradle/ground support system, Model #930039.500B
Own$15011/16/2008More Info
Comfort & Convenience
Oregon Scientific™ RF indoor/outdoor thermometer
Own$385/1/2008More Info
Sony™ DirecTV™ satellite receiver, Model #SAT B-65
Own$504/15/2008 
Winegard™ 18" Satellite Dish, Dual LNB, Model #DS-4248
Own$50 More Info
Winegard™ 42" tripod mount w/ carry bag, Model #TR-3500
Own$80 More Info
Winegard™ 50' COAX cable, RG-6, Model #CX-0650
Own$14 More Info
Winegard™ Nylon padded carry case for portable satellite dish, Model #RD-0046
Own$40 More Info
Kenwood™ (DeLonghi) 750-watt oil-filled electric radiator heater, Model #EW7507K
Own$60 More Info
Outdoor Chef™ "City Gas" LPG BBQ grill, Model #420. Optional accessories: Gourmet set (Universal pan & pizza plate), Carrying case, tripod stand, 20' hose w/ quick-connect fittings to connect to trailer LPG system. (See pictures here)
Own$4255/7/2008More Info
Paha Que™ 12x12 Screenroom w/ rainfly.
Own$320 More Info
Winegard™ Video Distribution Switch, 5 inputs/3 outputs, Model VS5312A
Own$684/14/2008More Info

Std = Standard equipment, Opt = Optional equipment, VP = Value Package (incl as Std), Own = Installed by owner, Adv = As Advertised, Act = Actual as Observed by Owner