Teardrop trailers

***Corey*** · 05-25-2009, 02:31 PM

These are pretty cool, they have been around for years, and many build them from kits too.
Here is a neat video.
http://www.travelchannel.com/Video_%...eoRef=TITLE612

Taken from this site.
http://search.travelchannel.com/travel/Rv%20Crazy

Camping World now sells several models in various price ranges.
http://www.campingworld.com/littleguytrailers/models/

Adventure Trailers who make the cool Chaser and Horizon off road trailers meant to mount a roof top tent too, they now offer an off road teardrop trailer.
http://www.adventuretrailers.com/teardrop.html

Anyone on the forum have a teardrop?

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**Tofer** · 05-25-2009, 02:57 PM

i've seen them before... slick idea. place to cook and sleep. thats all i need when camping.....

***Corey*** · 05-25-2009, 03:11 PM

If I had a place with a garage, I may have gone that route instead of the roof top tent.

But for really getting off the road, most would not hold up to off road travel until the Adventure Trailers one was introduced.
But it will carry a hefty price tag too.

But for just going camping, those at the Camping World site are pretty cool.
There is an RV dealer in Auburn that carries some.

I think it is neat that 80 year old woman gets out and camps with hers.

**Tofer** · 05-25-2009, 04:26 PM

ya.. you can make any trailer an "offroad" trailer... it just requires different springs, and tires.

i took mine down all of archers firebreak at browns camp (minus rocky up hill, can opener and waterfall) this weekend, quad and all. i do need to come up with a different hitch. the ball and coupler doesnt provide enough flex. i'll either go Pintle or the adventure trailers setup. the tear drop would be nice because everything is packed and ready to go, you just hook up and roll.

jjrgr21 · 05-25-2009, 07:42 PM

one of my instructors here just finished his, and gave me a ton of info on them, and build plans. there just like any other trailer, can be made to go places. i'm thinking of building one, and see which one i like more my tent/trailer or teardrop

ozziesironmanoffroad · 05-25-2009, 10:56 PM

ive never been in one, so i cant say. cool idea though.

a4runnerfreak · 05-25-2009, 11:15 PM

Gee, thanks Corey.....now you've got me thinking 'bout these....lol.

***Corey*** · 05-26-2009, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a4runnerfreak

Gee, thanks Corey.....now you've got me thinking 'bout these....lol.

He he, check this out...

http://www.campingearth.com/teardrop/

http://www.rvtravel.com/blog/rvshort...Jim-762199.jpg

'Tis bigger than the Smartcar pulling it.

There are so many different models it would be hard to choose from if buying one all setup.

firemaniac · 05-31-2009, 10:33 PM

Uuuuh Hello, I have built/am building one(another never ending project), even posted pics on this site before, oh well, I am proud to show it off anyway, and I have even been camping in it already.

I dont have many more pics yet, as I have been living without a camera (broke it, don't know how, different story), but it has been replaced and new pics are coming.

Also check out this sight T&TTT, they have plans and guides available (I used the Generic Benroy Plans) for free in a PDF format, there are members on the forum from all over the world that have solved nearly any problem out there, and if you are interested there is a section for off road builds

firemaniac · 06-14-2009, 07:35 PM

Spent a couple of days up in Deception Pass State Park last week. This was the first freeway pull, and the truck and trailer did well.

All loaded and ready to go

m1ashooter · 06-14-2009, 07:49 PM

I know this has probably been asked before but will 33" tires fit on that without rubbing?

firemaniac · 06-14-2009, 09:46 PM

My trailer, sure, with a different combo of spring, axle and/or fender. My truck, others on this forum say it is possible. The trailer in the pic, again sure, with a different combo of spring, axle and/or fender. The car in the pic, well anything is possible with cubic dollars or a sawsall.

Could be fun?!?

05-25-2009, 02:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
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*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	If I had a place with a garage, I may have gone that route instead of the roof top tent. But for really getting off the road, most would not hold up to off road travel until the Adventure Trailers one was introduced. But it will carry a hefty price tag too. But for just going camping, those at the Camping World site are pretty cool. There is an RV dealer in Auburn that carries some. I think it is neat that 80 year old woman gets out and camps with hers. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

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Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,907	ya.. you can make any trailer an "offroad" trailer... it just requires different springs, and tires. i took mine down all of archers firebreak at browns camp (minus rocky up hill, can opener and waterfall) this weekend, quad and all. i do need to come up with a different hitch. the ball and coupler doesnt provide enough flex. i'll either go Pintle or the adventure trailers setup. the tear drop would be nice because everything is packed and ready to go, you just hook up and roll. __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

05-25-2009, 07:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
jjrgr21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,520	one of my instructors here just finished his, and gave me a ton of info on them, and build plans. there just like any other trailer, can be made to go places. i'm thinking of building one, and see which one i like more my tent/trailer or teardrop __________________ 2003 4WD TRD Tacoma 1986 4Runner

05-25-2009, 10:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 5,676	ive never been in one, so i cant say. cool idea though. __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22re, 1200 miles on the rebuild engine builder .268 cam pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

05-31-2009, 10:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
firemaniac Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Granite Falls, WA. U.S.A. Posts: 195	Uuuuh Hello, I have built/am building one(another never ending project), even posted pics on this site before, oh well, I am proud to show it off anyway, and I have even been camping in it already. I dont have many more pics yet, as I have been living without a camera (broke it, don't know how, different story), but it has been replaced and new pics are coming. Also check out this sight T&TTT, they have plans and guides available (I used the Generic Benroy Plans) for free in a PDF format, there are members on the forum from all over the world that have solved nearly any problem out there, and if you are interested there is a section for off road builds __________________ 93, 22RE, 5Spd, Reg Cab, Short box, ICOM IC-V8000, Hella 500's, Cobra 75 WX ST, tool box, home-brew headache rack, extended diff breathers, basically stock but upgrading as money allows. - Firefighters, Because Police need heroes too Prepare for the worst, Hope for the best Try Geocaching

06-14-2009, 07:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
firemaniac Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Granite Falls, WA. U.S.A. Posts: 195	Spent a couple of days up in Deception Pass State Park last week. This was the first freeway pull, and the truck and trailer did well. All loaded and ready to go __________________ 93, 22RE, 5Spd, Reg Cab, Short box, ICOM IC-V8000, Hella 500's, Cobra 75 WX ST, tool box, home-brew headache rack, extended diff breathers, basically stock but upgrading as money allows. - Firefighters, Because Police need heroes too Prepare for the worst, Hope for the best Try Geocaching

06-14-2009, 07:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
m1ashooter Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 35	I know this has probably been asked before but will 33" tires fit on that without rubbing? __________________ 1989 4Runner V6 SR5 267xxx miles. I bought it in June 2008 and am only the second owner. Yotatech Album: (updated May 09) http://www.yotatech.com/album.php?u=37503

06-14-2009, 09:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
firemaniac Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Granite Falls, WA. U.S.A. Posts: 195	My trailer, sure, with a different combo of spring, axle and/or fender. My truck, others on this forum say it is possible. The trailer in the pic, again sure, with a different combo of spring, axle and/or fender. The car in the pic, well anything is possible with cubic dollars or a sawsall. Could be fun?!? __________________ 93, 22RE, 5Spd, Reg Cab, Short box, ICOM IC-V8000, Hella 500's, Cobra 75 WX ST, tool box, home-brew headache rack, extended diff breathers, basically stock but upgrading as money allows. - Firefighters, Because Police need heroes too Prepare for the worst, Hope for the best Try Geocaching Last edited by firemaniac; 06-14-2009 at 09:53 PM.

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