We finally got the Teardrop!!!

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We finally got the Teardrop!!!

Postby Global Nomad » Sun Jul 22, 2007 10:29 am

Well, after weeks of delays in finding a trailer, a hitch for our Mini Cooper, INSTALLING the stupid thing, we finally brought our trailer back to Fort Jacksonm, SC from Claxton, Georgia, about a 3-4 hour drive from here. :? We're the proud owners of a 2006 Little Guy 4-Wide Retro.

Now, we're planning our first trip in about 2 weeks just to try it out. I'm all psyched to try this out. :twisted: I think My wife was surprised at exactly HOW small it is, which is funny because she usually has a better idea than I do about these things. Now, I'm just sorting through how best to pack this thing without trashing it or making it look like "the Clampets Revisited."

I'm planning on using 2 plastic footlockers to hold everything we need, that way they're easily organized and easy to move around. We've already bought 2 solar showers, 2 stalls for them, and an overhead shade to put over the camper, so I think we're good as far as basics, though we're planning on getting a coleman portable kitchen to help organize our cooking area in the future.

I looked at the checklist, and thought that was a great idea to hang up here. I will do the same if this works out well.

Take care,

Dave
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Postby Miriam C. » Sun Jul 22, 2007 10:58 am

:applause: Congratulations Dave! Now go have fun and :Flippin Burger: :campfire: :picnic: :relaxing: :picklejuice: :pictures:

Oh yeah, don't forget the :snappy: ;)
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Postby Roly Nelson » Sun Jul 22, 2007 10:40 pm

Welcome Dave, load up with camping gear, groceries, and gasoline. Then, when finally set up at the campground, get a big stick so you can beat off the on lookers. You better become well versed on teardrop history, since the Super-Motorhome crowd will be asking you if they can open the door and peek inside, and ask who ever thought up a tiny camper like this. Enjoy your new rig, and post some pics of the first time out.

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Postby Chip » Mon Jul 23, 2007 5:23 am

congrats,,, now take eveything ya think ya need and cut it in half,, now cut it in half again,,, ok now ya can get it in ya camper,,, :lol: :thumbsup: we have all done it and now its your turn,, ya will haul around all kind of stuff you think ya need but never use,,

lets see, cork screw, bottle opener, shot glass, pickle juice,,, yep dats about it,,, all packed and ready to go :lol:

enjoy ya new baby,,, and take pics,, if ya up this way stop in,,

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Postby Creamcracker » Mon Jul 23, 2007 5:47 am

Yeah, we gotta see pics of the MINI pulling the TD --
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Postby flygal6 » Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:11 pm

Congrats to you.....You sound as excited as I am. I just picked up my little shop built one last weekend and also am making checklists, and little projects on mine. You will come up with all sorts of ideas and personal touches to make it your own. Have lots of fun. Looking forward to my first outing as well.
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