Newbie Newfie on Vancouver Island, British Columbia

[newfieinsookebc]

Hi everyone.

I'm not yet a Teardrop owner, but my wife and I are looking at buying or building a teardrop this winter.

I live just outside of Victoria on Vancouver Island (British Columbia). I'm originally from Newfoundland and have lived in Alberta and Nova Scotia.

I have a few Coleman camp items such as gas lanterns, 4 stoves including a Canadian 5A 3-burner currently undergoing a restoration. I am also a fan of cast iron cooking.

Both my wife and I toyed with the idea of buying a camper van at one point. I even contemplated selling my Chevy Tracker SUV so I could buy a 3/4 ton pickup and truck camper.

Common sense finally prevailed. We've decided that it makes no sense to spend a ton of money on a pickup (and the fuel for it) when a teardrop camper can be pulled by my Tracker. It's hard to give up 30 MPG like I get out of the Tracker.

I'm hoping to get some ideas about teardrop trailer building or which one would be a smart buy if I don't build. Considering I have a small garage I will likely buy.

Can't wait to learn from everyone.

Shane

[Greg M]

Howdy neighbor.

-Greg (near UVic)

[Vedette]

Welcome to the Forum Shane
This is the best place to be if you are just starting out on a TD quest.
It is also nice to have a new member here on the forum from B.C.
I am currently in the process of recruiting members to our newly formed B.C. Chapter of the Tear Jerkers.
Would love to have you aboard.
You can PM me your information if you would like to have you name added to our official list.
Good Roads
Brian & Sandi