NC Newbie

[Cliff H]

I first seen teardrop trailers on TLC liked the show but never thought more about it. Until now I have been wanting a RV for camping and traveling and seen the prices. I want one that I can tow with my car and not need a truck and 5th wheel.

The teardrop fits my needs and I can build it myself.

[Alfred]

Hey Cliff - Welcome to the T&TTT group from Western NC!

AL in Asheville

[Cliff H]

Thanks for the Welcome. I am so glad I found this site. It's Great and the ideas of what is being built. Makes me wonder if I can live in one permanently.

[artwebb]

You absolutly could under the right circumstances and with the right accesories. I've never heard of anyone actualy living in a Tear, but I've known a few folks who lived in 12 foot or less trailers, and I'm a member of a forum where people are living fulltime in vans, truck campers, (homemade yet) and small caravans. The operative thing is attitude. Both the people who lived in 12 footers had the same outlook, that the trailer was their bedroom/ bathroom/ kitchen, and the world was their living room.
One had an awning he hung out under most of the time, the other a screen room that could attach to his camper, put the television (when so inclined) in the doorway, and he was set.
Not everyone can live like that, but with the right attitude, it can work.

[Alfred]

Hi Cliff,

There have been several threads I recall on this forum in the past, from folks who "lived" in their teardrop campers, or were considering living in one, but someone with better search-engine skills than me will have to link you to them, since I just searched and could not find the threads offhand.

Wait a minute, here's one of them:
http://tnttt.com/viewto ... highlight=

More than a few people have posted with thoughts, plans to live in a teardrop, either due to changes in situations or to reduce their carbon 'footprint', live green, and/or sort of take on the "tiny house" approach to simpler living.

I think it is very do-able, not that I would be able to do it (Grin), but would require quite a bit of careful organization and minimization of material property, and/or perhaps a home-base to store stuff not carried with you in the TD.

AL in Asheville

[steve smoot]

Welcome from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

You have come to right place, if you want to build a small travel trailer or a teardrop.

Best of luck to you. Remember, Post some pictures.

Steve

[John T. Hodgen]

Hey Cliff,
Yep, you could live out of one and see the country. Yep, you can build one. Yep, you need to get started and post pictures. I built mine in 4 months, started with a TSC no=floor trailer, and have about $1900.00 TOTAL in it, including accessories. Check out my photobucket for my build/camp photos. I haven't had built anything to this level but now I'm hooked. Build what you want and Enjoy the process.
Til later by the fire--John T. & Linda

[Cliffmeister2000]

Hi Cliff,

There have been several threads I recall on this forum in the past, from folks who "lived" in their teardrop campers, or were considering living in one, but someone with better search-engine skills than me will have to link you to them, since I just searched and could not find the threads offhand.

Wait a minute, here's one of them:
http://tnttt.com/viewto ... highlight=

More than a few people have posted with thoughts, plans to live in a teardrop, either due to changes in situations or to reduce their carbon 'footprint', live green, and/or sort of take on the "tiny house" approach to simpler living.

I think it is very do-able, not that I would be able to do it (Grin), but would require quite a bit of careful organization and minimization of material property, and/or perhaps a home-base to store stuff not carried with you in the TD.

AL in Asheville

I find it interesting that the guy who posed this question back in 2008 made a grand total of 3 posts. Either he moved into his teardrop and hasn't had electricity since, or he totally gave up on the idea!

[Alfred]

I find it interesting that the guy who posed this question back in 2008 made a grand total of 3 posts. Either he moved into his teardrop and hasn't had electricity since, or he totally gave up on the idea!

This is true, but I know I have seen a few other threads with people planning on living in their TD/TTT, just couldn't find the threads when I searched.

AL in Asheville

[Steve_Cox]

Noo b Cliff,

Welcome to the forum and to answer your question, we have a forum member that has lived full time in his teardrop for about 3 years. Retirement and traveling with the seasons have been a big part of his success. He is still with us on the forum and posts regularly.

[UP&ATOM]

Welcome aboard Cliff!

Visit often, post photos when you can and keep'em safe out there!

[Cliff H]

I like the idea of using my car to travel with. That is why I am looking at a tear drop just the right size.

[John T. Hodgen]

Hey Cliff,
When I built ours I used the 3/4 stick style frame with insulation and skinned with thin Luan. I don't know what its total weight is but I think its around 700-800 lbs. I pull it mostly with my Jeep Cherokee without a problem and the g/f car--2005 Chevy Impala both with 6 cylinders, tho I do know its on the back with her car but no problems with it. The one thing that I'd tell you about building one, my next one I'll use 3/4 ply and cut out where the insulation will go and leave what I want to screw to--it will be Faster that way. I ended up taking way to long on the sides because of the stick frame--JMHO. Have you decided on a profile yet?
Til later by the fire--John T. & Linda

[Cliff H]

I'm still reading, loads of great info here. I like the old tear drop style but being so tall and heavy,my wife and German Shepherd. It would be easier if I was by myself. LOL