Teardrop Revolution

[TrailerTom]

Well, I have noticed a resurgence in the teardrop population over the past couple of years at the grounds I frequent.  Have you all seen it?

Now I own an '03 Jayco Qwest Pop-up and I've been really happy with it, but I've had occassion to see some of these newer teardrop trailers and I have to say, they are pretty neat and I just may take the plunge and use it for trips with just me and my wife (or my son).

I am seriously debating between the Little Guy (http://www.golittleguy.com) which is a modern version of a teardrop and a more classic one, the desert teardrop (http://www.desertteardrops.com/window.html)

What is the general consensus here?  They are a lot lighter and serve the same purpose as my Qwest, sans frills...

Thoughts?

[brainpause]

I guess they don't serve my purpose. Cute, but I wouldn't want one.

There is a great article in the current issue of PopUpTimes about little campers. Check it out!

Larry

[beacher]

Not so much "a Revolution", perhaps more of a quiet little resurgence! :p

They are cute for tailgating!  And, they can be a fun project to work on simply to build for the heck of it.

The T@B teardrops are a common sight around these parts.  However, I could never squeeze my family of four into one for an overnight stay.

[AustinBoston]

Well, I have noticed a resurgence in the teardrop population over the past couple of years at the grounds I frequent.  Have you all seen it?

If you want to see a really exclusive (and very expensive) teardrop, check out the Gypsy King.  They run for about $30,000, and they only make 5 units a year.  But if you want a wood laminate sink or an all-aluminum frame and have money to burn, the Gypsy King might be the way to go!

Austin

[flyfisherman]

I kinda liked the T@B ... thought they would be niffty for visiting all the fishing holes ~


http://www.tab-rv.com/tour/index.php




Fly

[JimQPublic]

I love teardrops- though I've never used one.  That was my first thought when I started searching for the perfect trailer six years ago.

My favorite parts are the outdoor kitchen and easy (no) setup.  Unfortunately any teardrop that would sleep four becomes pretty much impossible.  Still I keep dreaming about the "perfect trailer".  One standard item in my dreams is the outdoor kitchen.

[AustinBoston]

I love teardrops- though I've never used one.  That was my first thought when I started searching for the perfect trailer six years ago.

My favorite parts are the outdoor kitchen and easy (no) setup.  Unfortunately any teardrop that would sleep four becomes pretty much impossible.  Still I keep dreaming about the "perfect trailer".  One standard item in my dreams is the outdoor kitchen.

You know, this should be very possible in a Pop-up.  Forget foldover/tip-up/whatever galleys, forget highwalls.  The kitchen is behind this large hinged door on the side (which serves as a splashguard when in the opened position).  Open the door and slide out the galley.

No need for a dinette slideout, but suddenly there is as much or more floor space added as would be added with a dinette slideout.

Downsides: 1) Another place for leaks.  2) Flexible gas, water, and drain lines...oh right...we already have those!

Austin

[JimQPublic]

When we were first looking in 2001 we saw a popup with an indoor/outdoor kitchen.  It would slide out to use outdoors or lift up to be used indoors.  Don't remember the brand- maybe Coachmen?

[brainpause]

You know, this should be very possible in a Pop-up.  Forget foldover/tip-up/whatever galleys, forget highwalls.  The kitchen is behind this large hinged door on the side (which serves as a splashguard when in the opened position).  Open the door and slide out the galley.

No need for a dinette slideout, but suddenly there is as much or more floor space added as would be added with a dinette slideout.

Downsides: 1) Another place for leaks.  2) Flexible gas, water, and drain lines...oh right...we already have those!

Austin

When we were first looking in 2001 we saw a popup with an indoor/outdoor kitchen. It would slide out to use outdoors or lift up to be used indoors. Don't remember the brand- maybe Coachmen?

We saw one about 4 or 5 years ago. It was a Jayco, and I loved that feature. It was on a dealer's showroom floor.

Larry

[ForestCreature]

I can't imagine going any smaller than the Aliner we have. I went into a teardrop at a show , talk about no headroom. Atleast with the A I can stand up and get dressed easily. (thats saying alot, I'm kind of on the short side) Or even take a few steps to stretch the legs.

I guess they are great for some, but not me !

[harleywolf]

We checked out T@B's when we were PUP shopping, the dealer informed us that the new T@B's coming out now have toilets too. The coolest feature of most T@B's was the outdoor kitchen, I admit. Now on our last camp trip we saw a huge diesel pusher that had a slide out kitchen in its basement, complete with double sink, stove, cupboards and drawers AND a frig. Things are getting crazy!

[SPXTrader]

How do you like your Aeroforce wideband?  I have one in the Tahoe, and I love it.  I'm thinking about adding one to the Cobra, but with the other two additional gauges, I'd have to mount in on the steering column.

...sorry about the hijack, but Larry's the only other one here (or on any other forum) I know of that has one of these wonderful gauges...Please resume your regular discussion...

SPX

[brainpause]

How do you like your Aeroforce wideband?  I have one in the Tahoe, and I love it.  I'm thinking about adding one to the Cobra, but with the other two additional gauges, I'd have to mount in on the steering column.

...sorry about the hijack, but Larry's the only other one here (or on any other forum) I know of that has one of these wonderful gauges...Please resume your regular discussion...

SPX

Love em love em love em. I can keep a close eye on my trans and engine temps when towing in this hot humid weather. I tow with much more confidence of how hard my truck is having to work. They look good too!

I think even the DW was impressed with how good they look.

Larry

[SPXTrader]

They are great, aren't they?  My Tahoe has a pretty accurate engine temp gauge from the factory (confirmed by the Interceptor), so I monitor engine load (we pull a lot of mountains around here) and tranny temp.  I'm getting another analog sending unit so I can add rear gear temp, too.

Sounds like you have the dual gauge setup.  I'm really surprised they aren't as prevalent as I thought they would be, considering you can monitor everything from intake air temp to diff temp and everything in between...

[GrizzlyTaco]

Here's a Teardrop Forum if anyone wants more info or to chat with some one who has one. I personally like the teardrops, I would love one for my personal fishing trips without the family......Ed

http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/