Holy Cow! This is awesome!

[JohnnyG]

Has anyone ever seen this? I need to know more! Wow!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AEROLUX-TEARDRO ... Vs_Campers

[working on it]

http://aeroluxtrailer.blogspot.com/

Introducing the Aerolux trailer styling kit





AEROLUX TRAILER NEWS
During the 1930s there was a boom in travel trailer popularity. This was spawned by the desire to travel, despite the economic woes of the time. The trailer could now take the place of expensive lodging,restaurants and commercial travel.
By the end of the decade there was a burgeoning interest in smaller,aerodynamic,owner built trailers. These evolved into the very popular 1940s "teardrop" trailers that were such an efficient design that they have been little changed in 70 years!
Since the onset,the standard formula for construction of the trailer body has been a set of flat plywood sides cut in a streamline shape. The front,roof and rear hatch are then formed by sheet goods, aluminum,fabric or wood attached between the sides giving the trailer body that unique teardrop look.
During the last few years, custom car designer/builder Marty Martino's imagination has given thought to what if......... In the late 1930s ,the teardrop trailer had been styled by the premier automotive designers of the Streamline Modern era ? i.e. Gordon Buehrig,John Tjaarda , Figoni et Falaschi . The new design focused on adding sculptured form to the normally flat sides and simple fenders in use for the last seven decades. The result is a trailer design that might have startled visitors at the 1939 New York Worlds Fair!
As it happened , vintage Rolls Royce parts dealer,David Rogers saw some of the sketches that Marty had been working on and was immediately intrigued! His first question was "why aren't we building these? David then brainstormed with Marty to hone and detail the design.
Thus was born, the "Aerolux" trailer styling kit.
It was then further tweaked into a production fiberglass kit that can be added to a teardrop trailer under construction.
While it is possible to retro fit the kit to an existing 8 foot teardrop trailer, it would likely require extensive modification to that existing trailer.
The kit consist of both sides, two outer doors,two fender skirts and a rear hatch "speed blade" ,all produced in the USA of durable quality fiberglass.
Please note that the builder still needs to supply a suitable trailer chassis plus materials for completion as the Aerolux kit consist of the exterior styling parts only.
It is recommended that after installation of the Aerolux body parts,that they be sanded ,primed and painted with automotive quality materials.
We will be adding suggested chassis dimensions and sources for other parts in upcoming blog post. We also invite experienced travel trailer builders to ad suggestions .
The kits are currently availble and in stock. The seven piece kit is $2,295 f.o.b. Greenville South Carolina USA. email. [email protected] Phone 864 617 1596

The fine print.....
There is no warranty implied or expressed as to the construction or usage of any object incorporating the Aerolux trailer kit. It is the purchaser's responsibility to determine its fitness for a particular purpose,construction methods and use.
A note to copycats, The Aerolux trailer name and the body design are intellectually protected.
Infringements will be vigilantly prosecuted.

[S. Heisley]

...No warranty.... That's understood.
But, think about this as well: No roof; no hatch, just a hatch ornament; no roof framework or hinges or handles or wiring or weather stripping or chassis....
Of course, by not giving you the roof and hatch, you can decide what width trailer you'll build it on and maybe that's why they did that.
I wonder if they tell you how to put it together and what you need to purchase besides the kit.

If they at least give instructions on how they intend it to be built, it might be okay. It is a really cute design.

[123jay]

It looks great. For $2200. So about $34 square foot.for the fiberglass It has the doors so that $300 to 400 in savings the fenders that could run $450 and $150.00 + shipping
There was one kit being floated around with just 3in. out side ring, one cross piece. That is near 32.5 square foot of fiberglass at $ 62.5 per square foot and no doors no fenders .So it sure save some time. and the look . The # come from Facebook .
I though I payed a high price for my little glass trailer it was $16.35 a square foot of fiberglass but it was mostly flat

I have found out when buying some thing from fiberglass .The price per square foot is just to get a ball park ideal .
There some thin glass out there for a very high price.

[Frankelson]

Similar from the UK...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3erMv_MF4o4

[123jay]

They stop the biding . Make you think why.

[wincrasher]

Think it's a bit pricey for 7 fiberglass panels.

The text of the article is kinda entertaining. Not sure how anyone can "intellectually protect" a teardrop design.

If you know how to work with fiberglass, this could be a cool trailer. Might be an easier project though for a metal fabricator to make something similar. Not to say it couldn't be made from wood. It would look sharp in wood.

Good to know there is a Rolls Royce parts dealer in Greenville! I need a few things for my Phantom!

[Sheddie]

Yes they're both quite cool looking
Looking in side the "pommie" one, that bed would be a bit hard and lumpy and I think you would need to take more than just your shoes off.
Frank

[andreuther]

Eh, I like home made tears.

[Treeview]

I asked a couple of questions and got answers:

--->I'm interested in finding out what you're going to recommend for the frame.

Also, what you suggest for door/hatch hinges and gasket seals. What about door latches?

---> I will be adding the suggested chassis dimensions to the blog soon , for now they can be seen in the ebay listing . We are also working with a trailer chassis manufacturer in Virginia to put together a completed chassis that works well with the Aerolux kit for those folks that would like to skip building a chassis .
I will also be publishing post on variouse building teqniques pertinent to the Aerolux .
We suggest "gemlux" 1159 hinges and standard door latches avalible from any trailer parts supplier.
Thanks for your inquiry, Marty Martino