Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

I was thinking that with all the diasters lately and living in earthquake country what better way to prepare for them than a well stocked teardrop. I always keep mine stocked with canned goods and water.

Just a play on words but maybe that's why they call the profile of mine a Kit.

Denny

Denny Unfried wrote:I was thinking that with all the diasters lately and living in earthquake country what better way to prepare for them than a well stocked teardrop. I always keep mine stocked with canned goods and water.

Just a play on words but maybe that's why they call the profile of mine a Kit.

Denny

I think it makes perfect sense. Here in Vegas the civil authorities have started a preparedness campaign. They are sending mailers out to all the valley residents that describe basic preparedness techniques. I'm starting to wonder if they are just doing the right thing or if they know something we don't.

I have a couple of little dogs that I just couldn't leave behind so having the tear would be just perfect for us. I wouldn't have to worry about trying to find a motel that would accept pets. I'd have my own motel with me where ever I go.

Joanne

Denny, just move to Kansas and don't worry about the 'quakes!! Tornados......... whadevah, I've seen ONE in 36 years! Ask any person from the Plains what they do when the tornado sirens go off...... not run to the basement. No, no, no, you go outside, look up in the sky and see what the hell all the ruckus is about!!

WarPony wrote:Denny, just move to Kansas and don't worry about the 'quakes!! Tornados......... whadevah, I've seen ONE in 36 years! Ask any person from the Plains what they do when the tornado sirens go off...... not run to the basement. No, no, no, you go outside, look up in the sky and see what the hell all the ruckus is about!!

And don't forget your camera. They love those weather photos on the 6 o'clock news.

I just knew that was you two guys last year on the TEEVEE, Everyone running to the basement, and here you are in the front yard trying to get your lighting right for the picture.
Tom

I have a friend that went through a tornadoe. Got woke up by what sounded like a freight train in his front yard and tried to run out side to see what all the noise was but. Just as he got to his bed room door the roof blew off his house and the sheet rock and insulation dumped down on top of him. After the rain got done just about ever thing in his house was trashed but he was fine. just wet and dirty. Course that tornadoe was only 5 foot in diameter and it came down in his front yard and went back up 100 yards behind his house. bummer.
Gary

The Sisters Bulge is only 20 miles from my house:
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonia ... xml&coll=7

To heck with my teardrop, when it blows I'm rolling my ultralight out in the street and flying outta here. No way am I waiting in lines of trafic like the people fleeing Rita.

Q in Volcanoland

This is all kind of making me paranoid. I was looking at the Kansas, Missouri map, trying to figure out the best way to get out of town, if some strange event took place. Watching the TV with the roads in gridlock, as a result of Rita prompted me to try and find the "Roads less traveled." I am putting some additional effort to make sure that the Rimple is always fully stocked.
Tom

Anybody considering some kind of First Aid Kit for their Teardrops?

We just bought (at Costco) a nicely outfitted toolbox and first aid kit that fit under the bed in out teardrop. They fold up quite nicely. I've always carried some in the car. Now I have some devoted to the trailer. We're thinking of putting a couple of bottles of water in there, too. Not to be fatalistic or survivalistic, but we do live in earthquake country and there are a number of big rivers and old levees in the area.
Rob

xe1ufo wrote:Anybody considering some kind of First Aid Kit for their Teardrops?

I have a kit made by Adventure Medical. They have several different sizes depending on your needs. I like them. Haven't really had to use it........... fixed a cut foot once. Felt pretty cool afterwards.

I learned to carry an extensive emergency kit when I used to backpack. Had my physician teach me how to stitch wounds and have forcips and needles packed away with about 5 pounds of other emergency "stuff". Wouldn't go on a camping trip without it. When one is on foot and 60 miles from the nearest telephone pole, much less a paved road, it's wise to be very prepared.

xe1ufo wrote:Anybody considering some kind of First Aid Kit for their Teardrops?

I keep the same first aid kit carried on airliners in my car as well as a good fire extinguisher. I wouldn't consider leaving home without either one.
My scratch paper design for my galley has a first aid kit compartment built in. (somewhere)

I wouldn't think anyone would have to be prompted to keep a fire extinguisher in their teardrop.

Chris....I carry a fire extinguisher all the time...I've built cars in the past and had one catch fire....I got it out before it cooked the paint on the hood...but then the new Rambler came to the store and was dumped off and I had to drive it 35 miles to get it home...I went over to Autozone and bought one just for grins....cheap insurance....didn't need it, but I can put it in any of the boats and carry it in the car...not worried about the tear, as I don't have propane in it and don't carry a battery on the tongue....I also carry a tool box with an assortment of junk in it...like you saw me use at Minden when I flattened the springs....whatta trip Doug