Hi Wentzzee,
I'm hesitant to even chime in on this thread. See, I'm in the process of building a grasshopper (the DesertDawg). To purists, its angular shape precludes it from being a teardrop. That's OK with me because I think it's *wonderful* that the teardrop tradition is being proudly carried forward in this new century. That said, I had a number of reasons that I wanted to build a grasshopper so that's what I decided on. I do try to be very careful about how I refer to it when talking with people.
One thing I just love about this group is the support and encouragement for all kinds of variations on the small camping trailer theme.
Your final question has been bothering me a bit too. I would really like to attend a gathering at some point but am concerned about a negative reaction to my trailer.
Joanne
wentzzee wrote:I've spent quite a bit of time plundering around this site. I have seen every shape and form of tiny trailers. Tears, square tears and everything from squidgets to midgets. Grasshoppers and such. Question is....
Are the non tear shaped such as grasshoppers...square tears ect. still considered teardrops? I am asking for a reason.....I kinda like the grasshopper body style and was wondering if I built one would I be ostracisied for being different?????????????????????