Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

has any one had a chance to take a look at this yet http://www.trailersusa.com/item_detail.asp?id=41227 the one i looked at was just like this one and had a price tag of $10,500 on sale for $9,800

heck of a price for an air bed. HAHAHAHA

It's an interesting design. If you are into your toys then it would be worth a look.

Nice trailer for a factory job. I especially like the operable, deluxe, dual-directional air vent on the rear passenger's side low.

Prem

I like it -- not only does it give me ideas for my trailer, but it essentially legitimizes what we've been doing with our cargo trailer conversions. This is the first factory-built version I've seen. OK, so it's roughly 7'x14' and tall enough to stand in, which is bigger than my 6'x10' chopped trailer. But a lot of the same elements are there... heat and A/C, 12V and 120V power, an exterior galley with sink and cooktop, microwave, fits in a garage (just not my 81" MAX garage.) A camper that can also be a cargo trailer on all the other days.

Did you guys note the detachable tongue hitch and the TV antenna on the front that sits below the roofline? Also, they used an A/C window unit in the front lower wall, not the usual roof mount thing. (Probably to keep the height down.)

Maybe other manufacturers will pick up on the idea. -Gary

Now that is an interesting design. Hm probably to big to tow with my tacoma though.

http://www.rvtraderonline.com/find/list ... l-95334098

another option

I really like this trailer. Did some surfing around and found they also offer a 16' model. It's almost the same but has dual axles, 2 0verhead lights inside instead of one, and the cargo floor is 2 ft longer. The 14' is plenty for me but I'm wondering how long do these trailers last? I'd like to get a molded fiberglass Oliver but I can have 3 0f these for 1 Oliver. And before anyone says it, I have no skills whatsoever, wouldn't begin to try what you do! But I do greatly admire what you folks do, keep coming by to see the latest ideas. This weekend is the first time I've looked at the cargo trailer forum and immediately knew this was for me. I've got a 2000 F-150 in good shape with the 4.6lt V8 so basicly I've got to save some bucks for this model. If anyone can give me an idea how durable these trailers are, assuming no serious offroading, I'd appreciate it. And also are water leaks a problem that has to be addressed? I've sunk alot of money into a '98 26' TT that I bought new. It's had issues that make me certain I want small and simple, and built to last!

digimark wrote:Also, they used an A/C window unit in the front lower wall, not the usual roof mount thing. (Probably to keep the height down.)

Maybe other manufacturers will pick up on the idea. -Gary

Aliner and several other popup tent trailers are putting wall mount a/c units in. The come with a vinyl boot covering them, and they protrude from the sidewall about 4". I am a little leary of having something sticking out from the side of my trailer, but a friend stuck one out the back of his TD. It looked a little funky, but it worked great. Since he lived in AZ, he needed air, for sure!

Gil

vantexan wrote:...And before anyone says it, I have no skills whatsoever, wouldn't begin to try what you do!

Honestly I was clueless when I started working on mine, and mostly still clueless. Many of the people here take an existing cargo trailer, strip them down, insulate them and then build them up to the works of art they become. I took the easy way -- ordered a trailer with all the right bones (insulation, electric, etc.) and I'm re-learning wood shop from middle school to make shelves, cabinets and bunks. You can do this -- just draw out what you want to do, ask a lot of questions, and be prepared to do things twice or three times until you get it right!

Returning to the subject of this topic -- these look nice but I also wonder if they will be as sturdy as a cargo trailer converted.

The fenders on my trailer stick out further than the A/C would, so there's no real worry about it sticking out too far. But an A/C mounted through the wall would need some kind of cover, if for no other reason to dissuade people from flattening the radiator fins.

digimark wrote:

vantexan wrote:...And before anyone says it, I have no skills whatsoever, wouldn't begin to try what you do!

Honestly I was clueless when I started working on mine, and mostly still clueless. Many of the people here take an existing cargo trailer, strip them down, insulate them and then build them up to the works of art they become. I took the easy way -- ordered a trailer with all the right bones (insulation, electric, etc.) and I'm re-learning wood shop from middle school to make shelves, cabinets and bunks. You can do this -- just draw out what you want to do, ask a lot of questions, and be prepared to do things twice or three times until you get it right!

Returning to the subject of this topic -- these look nice but I also wonder if they will be as sturdy as a cargo trailer converted.

I appreciate the encouragement, but for me it's more about the travel than anything else. And I live in a RV park too, no garage or shop. If it has an all metal body and frame it should be pretty sturdy. Those cargo trailers on the other hand look bombproof!

digimark wrote:

vantexan wrote:...And before anyone says it, I have no skills whatsoever, wouldn't begin to try what you do!

The fenders on my trailer stick out further than the A/C would, so there's no real worry about it sticking out too far. But an A/C mounted through the wall would need some kind of cover, if for no other reason to dissuade people from flatting the radiator fins.

If i can get a chance I will stop by th dealer and get some photos of how they have the a/c mounted in the trailer and the cover they have on it

here are the pics of the a/c unit instaled for the factory
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/28 ... 5344LQzYwW

Awesome pictures, thanks.

So the A/C is entirely within the cabin/cabinet of the trailer, and they only provide vent louvers to vent the hot air? I wonder how much heated air actually stays inside. And a drip pan... well, that's one way I guess.

Seeing the screws just run in and the exposed other end just reminds me that the construction is all about what you can see and the stuff you can't see, is *uggg-leeee*.

I noticed a lot of RV brochures are touting how you can remove the TV and install it outside. It's so easy to do that -- just buy two mounts, and install one inside and one outside. I picked up two (up to) 40lb mount online during a sale for $20/each -- easy!

Can someone give an opinion on whether this is workable? Could the bottom of this carrier be cut out:

http://members.shaw.ca/nobid/

and the carrier be mounted over hole cut in roof of the Take-it-EZ toyhauler? Would give excellent stand up height. I'd ask mftr to make one with locks reversed to open from the inside. My concern is messing with structural integrity of trailer. Also would lose overhead lights. If stupid idea please tell me! Definitely getting one. Another idea is to get an OZtent to open ramp door into. Would make nice stand-up area then shut ramp at night to sleep. Thanks, Wade