I'm buying one of these...

[wincrasher]

I'm placing an order for one of these:

www.crickettrailer.com

I think the design is cleaver and looks like a very flexible platform for biking, kayaking, and hiking trips.

I like the v-berth model in green. Not getting the AC or the refer - I have my own.

They ain't cheap, but what really is these days.

[JuneBug]

I've seen these -- quite an ingenious design, and good for outdoor adventures!

[pappaw]

there was a spot on tv about those on one of the rv shows

[jstrubberg]

Ugly, ugly trailer IMHO.

Before you pay new price, there is one of these listed used in the For Sale, Not Mine section here. Less than a year old, if I remember right.

[wincrasher]

Odd it is, but that is part of the appeal.

Order is placed - should be 4-5 weeks before it is ready to be picked up.

[JohnnyG]

I love those! Designed with no pre conceived notions it seems. Not trying to replicate your living room; just a pure, functional design.

[PKCSPT]

I would like to see one in person, I think they could be very nice if not a little on the odd side as far as looks. Yet I still find it appealing.

[ksmack01]

I saw one of these in my tiny NW Florida town this past weekend, I was star struck. It was cool looking, I wish I could have flagged them down to take a look. They were headed east out of Pensacola towards Tallahassee. Maybe someone on here?

[rebapuck]

I like it. Especially the windows.

The sofa turns into a bed as easily as the one in my VW.

[wincrasher]

Hopefully all works out and I can give you guys a report in about a month or so.

I'm getting the v-berth model with all the storage compartments under the bed/seating. Figured that was a more practical setup for me.

I like the styling - could end up being a timeless look, much like our teardrops. Looks to me you could easily paint them down the road if you get bored with the color, or have it vinyl wrapped.

I like that they are marketing these as essentially sports equipment. They are not trying to be an RV company as far as I can tell. My primary use will be as a basecamp for my kayaking and biking trips.

Built to order, no inventory. Price is fixed, no negotiation. Because of the laws in Texas, they can't sell direct, so they have a dealer you can work with. I detest RV dealers (they're the scum of the earth, just below politicians), so the extent of my dealing is the payment aspect. But you can go the full monty with a dealer if that floats your boat. I'll pick up direct at the factory. Any minor issues I can deal with myself, as this thing is so simple. I ordered my teardrop directly from Little Guy a couple years ago as the local dealer was an a-hole. That worked out great and they delivered to my door. Cricket still hasn't figured delivery out - was quoted $2.50 a mile to deliver - no thanks. Too bad they can't sell thru Amazon or something like that.

[mezmo]

I like the original thinking in its design and functionality.

Let's just call its looks as "Singular"...

I will be following your postings on your experience(s) in this new
adventure.

Why not do a road trip to pick it up ? That should sure beat $2.50 a mile
for delivery...

Cheers,
Norm/mezmo

[Donutboy]

I think it's cool. When the Honda Element came out, I thought it was the ugliest thing I had ever seen. When I realized how USEFUL they were, I ended up buying one and keeping it for eight years. I see this as being very cool and useful for the outdoor minded individuals. Please let us know how it works when you receive it.

[wincrasher]

Why not do a road trip to pick it up ? That should sure beat $2.50 a mile
for delivery...

I plan on making a road trip out of it. But where to stop? Need some stopover ideas between Greenville, SC and Houston, TX. I'm sure there are many cool places. I spent several years in the Houston area, so I don't really want to spend any time there or on Galveston. Never been to New Orleans, so that may be a possibility.

[oldsman41]

nice looking trailer. but the price, wow. i think i would expect them to give me a vehicle to pull it with for that price.

[mezmo]

Good to hear you'll be making immediate use of it by
picking it up yourself !

I don't have any specific recommendations as far as
campgrounds go, just a couple sight-seeing suggestions.

Natchez, MS and longwood [Nutt's Folly]:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserRevi ... sippi.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g609 ... tions.html

Images: http://www.google.com/search?q=nutt's+f ... 40&bih=783

Also, Oak Alley Plantation, in Vacherie, Louisiana, along the Mississippi River
[On the way to New Orleans] :

http://www.oakalleyplantation.com/
http://www.oakalleyplantation.com/plan- ... directions

Images: http://www.google.com/search?gs_rn=24&g ... 4APczoCACA

https://maps.google.com/maps?gl=us&dadd ... plantation

These both have been on my "List To See" list for that part of the country.

If you have the time, these should be interesting - if you enjoy architecture
and history. Maybe you could zig-zag the route some to include them.

Cheers,
Norm/mezmo