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Postby azmalinois » Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:19 pm

One of the things that intrigues me about the tear drop is that I don't have to buy a huge truck, or an RV. The thought of my Toyota Camary fitting the bill sounds good to me. I have seen some older used ones for under $2k, but wouldn't know a good deal if it bit me on the nose. I toyed with the idea of building one, but the reality is that that is so far out of my league. I am married and I have a 5 year old and 7 year old that still think that it is cool to hang out with the parents so would a tear drop be prohibitive to this set up? Arghhh!!! So many questions.
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Postby azmalinois » Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:20 pm

Oh yeah, does any one in the Phoenix area rent these things?
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Postby wannabefree » Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:23 pm

Hey, welcome to the club! I, too, live in AZ and have been building a tear. Got bit by the bug last summer. I have been told there are tears for sale in Apache Junction. I went looking but couldn't find them. Anyway, they do show up on Craig's list once in a while. A tear for 4 is a rare thing, though. People have built them, but I haven't seen any for sale. Keep looking, though. If you decide to build, these things can be as simple or as complex as you want to make them. There is a wealth of good info on this site (and a bit not-so-good). Keep reading, keep looking, and your dream tear will find you!
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Postby azmalinois » Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:38 pm

keep me posted on your progress would like to see how you progress. I was talking to a friend of mine today and just by explaining it to him over the phone I think he is hooked. We are going to look at some plans this weekend.
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Postby BillandMarijo » Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:27 am

Check out the Design Library in the Heading above. Lots of info there. Your right once you gets started its addictive.
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Postby razorback » Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:40 am

Welcome
I have been to three Camping World stores recently in three states and they all had 6 or 7 TDs from Little Guy. Go check them out if you have a location nearby. Also have seen them at several locations of a sporting goods chain called Gander Mountain.
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Postby Miriam C. » Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:28 pm

Image to the playground AZ. We have more than a few wider and longer TD's in the Hall of Fame. The other way to do kids is to attach a tent to the TD and leave the door open. A little bit of freedom for the children and a comfy bed for the adults.

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Re: how do I get started?

Postby Sparksalot » Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:37 pm

azmalinois wrote:... I am married and I have a 5 year old and 7 year old that still think that it is cool to hang out with the parents so would a tear drop be prohibitive to this set up? Arghhh!!! So many questions.


My 10 and 4 year old kids had a blast building with dad.

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Holy cow, Rose is a teenager now! Done? Surely you jest. A teardrop is never "done".

The Compass Rose build thread: viewtopic.php?t=23213

Inspiration: http://tnttt.com/Design_Library/Trailer%20for%20Two.htm

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