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1st trip finally!!!

Postby DBizer » Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:27 am

Well, after several months of being too busy with work and family obligations, we finally had a couple of days to try out the TD. Only went about 15 miles from the house, but camping is camping. Went to a great little camp ground on the Guadalupe river here in the Texas hill country.
Had a great time, good friends and fantastic food. Didn't get many pics, but here are a few of our set-up.

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Postby starleen2 » Thu Oct 16, 2008 1:55 am

Thanks for sharing your first "shake down" run with us. Hope all went well. Nice looking tear! :thumbsup:
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Postby cuyeda » Thu Oct 16, 2008 1:56 am

Lookin' good! :applause:
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Postby Hector » Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:39 am

Thanks for sharing the pics.Great looking tear.very clean built.Enjoy
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Postby hiker chick » Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:25 am

Wow - you did a great job! Looks terrific.



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Postby tonyj » Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:28 am

Congratulations on your first trip and for completing a very nice looking trailer. I look forward to seeing it at some South Central gatherings--maybe Inks Lake in November? :thumbsup: :applause: :thumbsup: :applause: :thumbsup:
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Postby Mary K » Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:43 am

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Woo Hooo!! Awesome!! Gosh, Don't it feel GREAT to finally take the Teardrop camping??
Your Teardrop looks amazing. The doors really caught my eye. They are just cool. I love the arch at the top and the rain drip guard is perfect. Congrats. :applause:


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Postby Miriam C. » Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:58 am

Image Great looking TD and a great looking spot. Happy you enjoyed it. :thumbsup:
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Postby S. Heisley » Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:41 pm

It's lookin' good...Neat and pretty! :thumbsup:
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Postby Rarin2go » Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:02 pm

Very good job. Nice finish on all details.
Now, really enjoy it!
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Postby neal b » Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:09 am

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Postby jplock » Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:47 am

There is nothing like enjoying the fruits of your labor on that first TD campout, and the pride that you feel when towing it down the road. It is fun seeing the reflection of yor rig off of store front plate glass windows as you drive . It is also fun when people ask " Do you sleep in there?" That is a nice looking TD!
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Postby bobhenry » Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:55 am

SWEET !!

I was especially intreaged by the propane fired cooler :lol: :lol:
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Re: 1st trip finally!!!

Postby Sparksalot » Sun Nov 02, 2008 9:20 am

DBizer wrote:
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A fireproof cooler! I'm impressed. :thumbsup:
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Postby Arne » Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:18 am

based on previous experience (not mine), but sure the bottom of the sides are sealed well so dripping water does not wick up into the ply from the bottom edge.......

I've seen it on 2 camp inns when they made wood side tears a few years ago.

Other than that, you did a really neat build.
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