Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **Kitt** » Sat May 23, 2009 5:40 am

Hi I'm 21, from wv, and I have pretty much wanted a TD since I graduated high school 3 years ago. To get to the point I'm looking for advice. I want small, simple, and fairly inexpensive. I could build it myself as well, but I'm not sure if I want to. I have a small dog that goes everywhere with me, and I'm single. I want to travel, but I don't want to pay for hotel fees and finding pet friendly hotels isn't as easy as one would hope. I do not have a large vehicle. I have a dodge stratus. I'm almost debating between a TD and a van, but I do like the idea of a TD better. IDK. :shock:

I just need some help.

by **Mark McD** » Sat May 23, 2009 6:25 am

Kitt,
Check out the "weekender" plans above. That's a good place to start.

by **wanders** » Sat May 23, 2009 6:57 pm

Hi Kitt,

Don't kmow where you are in WV, but I'd suggest you look up John Hodgen in Summersville. Here's a link to his 1st post. http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=377138&highlight=#377138

Great guy who can help and advise on your build.

For some idea gathering, you might want to come here in July.
http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=29050

We have 10 trailers coming so far.

By the way, the Old Dominion Tearjerkers welcomes members from WV!
Sign up at http://tearjerkers.net/forums/index.php

by **Miriam C.** » Sat May 23, 2009 7:10 pm

to the playground Kitt! Have a look in our For Sale sections and also on Craigs list........Have you looked at the Little Guy trailers? They have some pretty light weight TD's.

Hope you find what you want in time for camping. :thumbsup:

by **Alfred** » Sat May 23, 2009 7:51 pm

Hey Kitt,

Welcome to one great forum, and greetings from Western NC!

AL in Asheville :thumbsup:

by **John T. Hodgen** » Tue May 26, 2009 5:57 am

Hey Kitt,
I see that others have told you about my t/d build. Here are so more links to what it has become-- http://www.gearztv.com/index.php?conten ... c=12_14178 and http://s215.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/panheadjohn60/ :thumbsup:

You didn't say where in Wv that you are, close maybe.???. :thinking:

If you are and want to see mine up close feel free to e-mail me @ [email protected] , We'll try to get together and talk teardrops. I have about $1700.00 in mine at this point. :twisted:

Good luck in whatever you decide, I pull mine with a 2005 chevy impala that has a v-6 motor. pulls fine but have to get out of overdrive on hills.
Til later by the fire--John T.

Do you ever come to Summersville Dam???

by **Roly Nelson** » Wed May 27, 2009 6:16 pm

Welcome to the forum. I too have a small dog, am single and will be traveling alone. Building small and light is the way to go, Perhaps you might want to check out my 1/4 Nelson Stacker pics and get some ideas about building short and lightweight. If you need more info, PM me anytime. Good luck
Roly