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Postby goramsey » Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:10 pm

Has anyone heard of Teardrop Tex's teardrops. I just checked out his page and they look pretty nice. Here is his site – http://www.texs-teardrop.com/index.html

$ 8000,00 is nice. It looks to me he puts together a nice unit.
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Nice looking camper

Postby Alfred » Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:00 am

Nice looking camper...I like the retro look. Only has a door on one side though, apparently...As for me, I don't know if I would really need the flat screen - I'm more a book person or guitar person, when camping...
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Postby goramsey » Sat Mar 13, 2010 9:30 am

Yea, I hear you. I prefer to read myself. I did read that he would configure any way you want. So. I e-mail him. I said skip the TV, Microwave, AC. and add more cabinets, drawers, etc. I did note in his options, he lists a hot water heater and shower combo. I thought that was pretty cool. Adding a second door was $ 800.00. Whew, just for a door! Pretty steep it seems to me any how. Do all manufactures charge that much for a extra door? We will see what he says.
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Postby hiker chick » Sat Mar 13, 2010 9:56 am

Never heard of 'em but that is a sharp-looking teardrop!

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Postby xrover » Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:00 am

It's shocking how much a replacement door costs unless you can find a good on the board. He's probably priced it at $500 for the door + $300 labor.
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Postby Juneaudave » Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:11 am

goramsey wrote:Yea, I hear you. I prefer to read myself. I did read that he would configure any way you want. So. I e-mail him. I said skip the TV, Microwave, AC. and add more cabinets, drawers, etc. I did note in his options, he lists a hot water heater and shower combo. I thought that was pretty cool. Adding a second door was $ 800.00. Whew, just for a door! Pretty steep it seems to me any how. Do all manufactures charge that much for a extra door? We will see what he says.


You know...I don't really think that is so steep for a really nice custom Tear, but I would agree that a second door is a plus, and I'm certain the TV, micro and other goodies wouldn't be of much use to me. It would sure be helpful to camp a while in a tear before you build or by one....because you just don't know what you will use with your camping style. BTW...I do think the use of different materials is pretty sharp on those tears.
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Postby caseydog » Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:29 am

Hmmmm. In his opening introduction, he states that the TDs he builds are, "Not a small, cramped 4x8 cheapie on a premade imported utility trailer;"


Should I feel insulted? :thinking:

Oh, my 4X8 cheapie was build on a used boat trailer, so I guess he's insulting about a thousand other teardroppers. :o

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Postby Shadow Catcher » Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:45 am

No propane system, 1200#, does not say anything about gray water tank (a must in some parks) or water tank size. Does not discuss RVIA construction standards...
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Postby S. Heisley » Sat Mar 13, 2010 11:40 am

The $8,000 one pictured has sold and the website states that there are no more ready for sale yet; but, that they are in process.

They look super, super nice. 5x9' is a pleasant size. If I were thinking about buying one, I'd seriously consider making a trip to look at them.
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Nice Camoer

Postby Alfred » Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:16 pm

S. Heisley wrote:They look super, super nice. 5x9' is a pleasant size. If I were thinking about buying one, I'd seriously consider making a trip to look at them.


I agree. Nice looking trailer, looks like he is making them one-at-a-time and can accommodate specific needs for each buyer.

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4 minute video of our build - A 5x8 Camper for a family of 5 - http://youtu.be/CYGTlkfpIhY
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Postby vantexan » Sun Mar 14, 2010 1:04 pm

Thanks for posting this. Great style, options, practical touches like the hanging closet. And he's close to where I live!
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2 doors vs one

Postby gypsy97 » Wed May 12, 2010 11:56 pm

This seems as good a place as any to bring up a question I have, and that is: For one person plus big dog, is there a good reason to have two doors? I think I could easily do with just one, but maybe there are considerations that I just haven't thought of. It's not like I would have to climb over anyone to go for a potty break in the middle of the night.

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Re: 2 doors vs one

Postby bobhenry » Thu May 13, 2010 2:27 am

gypsy97 wrote:This seems as good a place as any to bring up a question I have, and that is: For one person plus big dog, is there a good reason to have two doors? I think I could easily do with just one, but maybe there are considerations that I just haven't thought of. It's not like I would have to climb over anyone to go for a potty break in the middle of the night.

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In bear country if a bear is knockin on the front door its nice to have a back door :)

Besides the dog needs his/her rest and don't want you climbing over him/her either. :lol:
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Re: 2 doors vs one

Postby iplay10us2 » Thu May 13, 2010 5:56 am

gypsy97 wrote:This seems as good a place as any to bring up a question I have, and that is: For one person plus big dog, is there a good reason to have two doors? I think I could easily do with just one, but maybe there are considerations that I just haven't thought of. It's not like I would have to climb over anyone to go for a potty break in the middle of the night.

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I am just one person with 2 small dogs, but love having 2 doors. Sometimes, the campsite seems to dictate which door is the best/easiest for me to use. I also have the petcool for AC and that uses the window on one door, leaving me with just one for easy entry/exit. I also think the resale value would be better with 2 doors. Then there is the claustrophobic factor. I seem to feel less confined knowing there is 2 doors.
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Waiting Eagerly

Postby LGwin » Sat Apr 09, 2011 2:38 pm

We have put down our deposit and are waiting eagerly to pick up our new baby from Paul "Tex"

My wife & I surfed the web and drove all over Texas peering in hatches and kicking tires.

We did not see anything resembling the robust construction and careful craftsmanship of Paul's work - until you get into the $25K zone and my nose bleeds at those altitudes.

We will be picking it up in mid May so I'll update you here after our shake-down cruse.

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