We have been camping for years and have moved through several trailers, all of which worked for us at different times in our family's growth and goals. Now we have a larger camper and older kids but with 10 and 13 year old daughters at home I find myself wanting to get out with just them. While I can manage the big trailer on my own - I DO NOT enjoy taking it out without my husband along. My girls adore the teardrop style and if it happens that all 3 of us are along than I guess mom will sleep in a spare tent - if not than a teardrop will be perfect for two us.
So before I jump into just buying a teardrop I am going to investigate the option of building one. (I have MANY reservations and I hate starting projects that I don't finish!) Even so, I think this will be a GREAT opportunity to teach my girls about proper use of power tools, building materials, and self-reliance. I am viewing this more as a marathon than a sprint and my plan is to start off this winter with a low financial investment and begin by building bird houses with them. From there we can select a few larger projects next spring and if we find that we have developed the knowledge, endurance and resources we will kick off our build next July.
I love this sight and all of the wonderful information - thanks to everyone that has posted - it will help us gather the details we need to be successful.
Ruth
