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Re: Teardrop camper? lawnman #16189141 06/21/21
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,250 Likes: 2 Tejas JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter
JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,250 Likes: 2 Tejas	Tent at door from inside with Velcro patches

Re: Teardrop camper? lawnman #16189155 06/21/21
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,250 Likes: 2 Tejas JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter
JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,250 Likes: 2 Tejas	You can get a 10x10 tent too but I can do biscuits & gravy in my side tent while its raining or snowing freezing temps in my underwear and can take a crap in my folding hospital bedside toilet whilst I’m folding my eggs. Don’t let folk discourage you. Another tip, if its hot as hell and you are parked in full sun and wanna run the A/c, throw a big silver tarp over her to keep the sun off of it. I would not attempt to buy one right now until inventory is WAY back up and they have to cut deals. Last edited by JohnnyLoco; 06/21/21.

Re: Teardrop camper? lawnman #16189181 06/21/21
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 15,552 Likes: 2 The Great Southwest CCCC Campfire Ranger
CCCC Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 15,552 Likes: 2 The Great Southwest	I wound up with the attitude - give me the solid basics with least initial outlay and ease of use - when I am hunting or just roaming the wild I don't want equipment issues, and don't ever want to worry about dings and scratches. So, the best for that was/is a well-built used tent trailer - pop up to some. Even when i had to finally collapse it while still wet and put it up to dry at a later time/place. If you are more for travel and comfortable camping, more and nicer stuff probably will apply. The teardrop design is nice "aerodynamically" (if that matters) and compact (maybe better for vehicles that can't easily pull very much) but others above have pointed out the shortcomings. When outdoors is the draw and primary target, then usable space, no complexity and strength/durability rise in value. Different goals lead to different solutions. NRA Member - Life, Benefactor, Patron

Re: Teardrop camper? lawnman #16189184 06/21/21
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krp Campfire Ranger K Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,042 arizona	I could see it if you just had a car to pull it. Kent

Re: Teardrop camper? CCCC #16189258 06/21/21
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,411 West, W. Fla. Republic O Old_Toot Campfire Ranger
Old_Toot Campfire Ranger O Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,411 West, W. Fla. Republic	Originally Posted by CCCC I wound up with the attitude - give me the solid basics with least initial outlay and ease of use - when I am hunting or just roaming the wild I don't want equipment issues, and don't ever want to worry about dings and scratches. So, the best for that as/is a well-built used tent trailer - pop up to some. Even when i had to finally collapse it while still wet and put it up to dry at a later time/place. If you are more for travel and comfortable camping, more and nicer stuff probably will apply. The teardrop design is nice "aerodynamically" (if that matters) and compact (maybe better for vehicles that can't easily pull very much) but others above have pointed out the shortcomings. When outdoors is the draw and primary target, then usable space, no complexity and strength/durability rise in value. Different goals lead to different solutions. My cousin bought one some years ago, did some needed repairs then he made it into what you’re talking about. He added support to the frame, extended the tongue and added a large waterproof storage box, raised the body, added an extra leaf spring and put on larger 6 ply tires. His follows wherever his Jeep goes. Sort of all terrain. Beefed up the back bumper and added a receiver hitch to it and a sturdy frame for his small generator. He has aircon when hot and heat when it’s cold . Packs his canoe on top. Added a vestibule room outside that connects to it like Johnny Loco has. He had less than 2500$ in it including the generator. The degree of my privacy is no business of yours. What we've learned from history is that we haven't learned from it.

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Re: Teardrop camper? lawnman #16189284 06/21/21
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,250 Likes: 2 Tejas JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter
JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,250 Likes: 2 Tejas	It really is different strokes for different folk, stages or life, and intended usage. I have full sized stationery trailers I utilize at hunting camps.

Re: Teardrop camper? lawnman #16189290 06/21/21
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Ngrumba Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,331 Dixieland	Lucy & Ricky trailers

Re: Teardrop camper? lawnman #16189302 06/21/21
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,250 Likes: 2 Tejas JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter
JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,250 Likes: 2 Tejas	Hey Jack, I have other water options but High speed low drag simple works too.

Re: Teardrop camper? JohnnyLoco #16189330 06/21/21
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Old_Toot Campfire Ranger O Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,411 West, W. Fla. Republic	Originally Posted by JohnnyLoco It really is different strokes for different folk, stages or life, and intended usage. I have full sized stationery trailers I utilize at hunting camps. That’s a fine, well thought out and executed rig you’ve got there. Very nice. The degree of my privacy is no business of yours. What we've learned from history is that we haven't learned from it.

Re: Teardrop camper? Old_Toot #16189365 06/21/21
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,250 Likes: 2 Tejas JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter
JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,250 Likes: 2 Tejas	Originally Posted by Old_Toot Originally Posted by JohnnyLoco It really is different strokes for different folk, stages or life, and intended usage. I have full sized stationery trailers I utilize at hunting camps. That’s a fine, well thought out and executed rig you’ve got there. Very nice. Thanks, its about using it and figuring what works for you. I can deploy tents, side tents, umbrella or nothing at all depending on circumstance. I even worked out the middle of the night in trailer pisses for male and female if you don’t wanna go in the side or potty tent. I use a Camelbak 64 ounce plastic bottle and the wife uses this device attached to tubing going through the floor and out the trailer. https://i.postimg.cc/GhZDvLts/6-EBF3-DEE-3-FEF-456-B-8-DC9-D8-CD427-E2632.jpg Last edited by JohnnyLoco; 06/21/21.

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Re: Teardrop camper? JohnnyLoco #16189374 06/21/21
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,411 West, W. Fla. Republic O Old_Toot Campfire Ranger
Old_Toot Campfire Ranger O Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,411 West, W. Fla. Republic	Originally Posted by JohnnyLoco Originally Posted by Old_Toot Originally Posted by JohnnyLoco It really is different strokes for different folk, stages or life, and intended usage. I have full sized stationery trailers I utilize at hunting camps. That’s a fine, well thought out and executed rig you’ve got there. Very nice. Thanks, its about using it and figuring what works for you. I can deploy tents, side tents, umbrella or nothing at all depending on circumstance. I even worked out the middle of the night in trailer pisses for male and female if you don’t wanna go in the side or potty tent. I use a Camelbak 64 ounce plastic bottle and the wife uses this device attached to tubing going through the floor and out the trailer. https://i.postimg.cc/GhZDvLts/6-EBF3-DEE-3-FEF-456-B-8-DC9-D8-CD427-E2632.jpg Those will work ! The degree of my privacy is no business of yours. What we've learned from history is that we haven't learned from it.

Re: Teardrop camper? lawnman #16189394 06/21/21
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tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,793 Likes: 10 Rural Utah USA	Have one ordered & picking up on July 9th.... Not your average teardrop....I completely spec'd it out how I wanted it....yes solar Currently base base price is $20K then + your desired options This is N O T a Scamp................ 24" ground clearance---optional suspention....my tire wheel choice... Tires are LT265-75x16 Cooper ST Maxx on Vision wheels Articulating hitch...rotates 360* if needed...... (option) Built in Coalville Utah.....currently 13 month lead time...ours was 12 month almost to date Again....not everyone's cup of tea......I will not park this in any fuggin KOA....... Where ever my Lexus LX 470 goes this will follow I'm not a Hippie or Yuppie....a minimalist...doing more with less..... Look out Olson & Conrad...headed to Montana in September https://escapod.us/ T R U M P W O N ! U L T R A M A G A !

Re: Teardrop camper? lawnman #16189413 06/21/21
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,250 Likes: 2 Tejas JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter
JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,250 Likes: 2 Tejas	The reason I prefer conversion trailers is because they don’t make anything that works for me. Everything ends up being a project. I like to order an insulated WellsCargo with RV windows and doors with vents, then go to town. They last frickin forever too. Last edited by JohnnyLoco; 06/21/21.

Re: Teardrop camper? lawnman #16189420 06/21/21
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pal Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,049 so cal	I've camped out of a 1958 18' Airstream trailer, from Baja to BC. And have lived in boats and travel trailers half of my 77 years. Small boats and trailers are the most fun. And a single guy just doesn't need much to be comfortable. An 18' Airstream is not much of a burden to tow and is a lot more comfortable than a teardrop. "There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon "...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg

Re: Teardrop camper? JohnnyLoco #16189429 06/21/21
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,793 Likes: 10 Rural Utah USA T tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana
tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,793 Likes: 10 Rural Utah USA	Originally Posted by JohnnyLoco The reason I prefer conversion trailers is because they don’t make anything that works for me. Everything ends up being a project. I like to order an insulated WellsCargo with RV windows and doors with vents, then go to town. They last frickin forever too. very good choice looked at that option......but went where I went T R U M P W O N ! U L T R A M A G A !

Re: Teardrop camper? lawnman #16189435 06/21/21
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,250 Likes: 2 Tejas JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter
JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,250 Likes: 2 Tejas	They can sit at camp year after year and they just don’t deteriorate, tuff as nails on the road too.

Re: Teardrop camper? pal #16189471 06/21/21
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,793 Likes: 10 Rural Utah USA T tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana
tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,793 Likes: 10 Rural Utah USA	Originally Posted by pal I've camped out of a 1958 18' Airstream trailer, from Baja to BC. And have lived in boats and travel trailers half of my 77 years. Small boats and trailers are the most fun. And a single guy just doesn't need much to be comfortable. An 18' Airstream is not much of a burden to tow and is a lot more comfortable than a teardrop. pull UR Airstream here ? Prob not..... no KOA drop boxes here or barking fuggin dogs.......only coyotes T R U M P W O N ! U L T R A M A G A !

Re: Teardrop camper? tikkanut #16189485 06/21/21
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,308 Likes: 9 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna
Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,308 Likes: 9 Oregon	Really enjoying this thread and hearing everyone's ideas. Lots of good information. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: Teardrop camper? Fireball2 #16189501 06/21/21
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,250 Likes: 2 Tejas JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter
JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,250 Likes: 2 Tejas	Originally Posted by Fireball2 Really enjoying this thread and hearing everyone's ideas. Lots of good information. Dang it, now it’s jinxed!

Re: Teardrop camper? lawnman #16189503 06/21/21
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,793 Likes: 10 Rural Utah USA T tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana
tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,793 Likes: 10 Rural Utah USA	again.... a $20K plus teardrop is not everyone's cup of tea Remember it's custom built from the ground up....... Not mass produced & thrown together in an Indiana factory pics to follow on first Utah Unita Mountain adventure Seriously...12 month wait ? Really hope not to be disappointed Conrad & Olson.......get the grill fired up ! T R U M P W O N ! U L T R A M A G A !

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