My New Tiny Trailer

[newlifestyle]

Here are pictures of my new tiny trailer produced by

D.A.B. Glassworks, LLC
918 Entrada Drive South
Fort Myers, FL 33919

Phone: 239-313-8196

Web site is still under construction:
http://sites.google.com/site/teardrop720camper/home


The trailer is about 6' wide and 8' long.
Storage box in front and hitch are 4'.
Total length of 12'.
The couch makes a bed nearly queen size.

It is all electric because I did not want gas.
AC/DC distribution panel with 30 amp power inlet.

Kitchen sink and room on the counter for a hot plate.
There is a built-in refrigerator and a small storage compartment,
above the counter.

Hot water heater is in space behind air conditioning that is below the counter.
There is a bathroom with shower and room for a porta potti.

Two small vent fans and lights.
I have not weighed it but it is about 1000 pounds.

It is easy to tow and since it is not wide, you can
see traffic on both sides of the camper.

Standing height is 6' .
Lower in the shower area (5'4").

[GPW]

That's just TOO CUTE !!!!

[Spotman]

How does the horse get in the back??


Just kidding, it looks cool.



Bob

[newlifestyle]

My neighbor has always had horses and has horse trailers.

She thought it might be used to haul ponies.

There are no holding tanks to take up space.
I will be using a portable tote for the sink and shower.

Since I usually use the campground showers, I will only
need a small one. I will be using campground water and
electric. No need for a site with full service.

[CliffinGA]

Its nice I posted the ebay add on one they had there a while ago for a 480 model. They have a real distinct look to them and look like they have a lot of room!!

Thanks for sharing!!

Cliff

ps: Congrats!!!

[glassice]

On your front window how are you going to stop the the water next sumer

[newlifestyle]

The front window is Lexan and has a rubber gasket all the way around it.
Just like the windshield on your car.

I drove through two heavy downpours returning from Florida and there
were no leaks.

[fireaunt]

is there an option without a bathroom for the 720? Are these ready-made or are they only sold as kits?

Yours looks great!

[newlifestyle]

If you go to this link there are 3 floor plans. for the 720

http://sites.google.com/site/teardrop72 ... floorplans

There are 2 floor plans for the 480

http://sites.google.com/site/teardrop72 ... rplans-480

The following information is from this link

http://sites.google.com/site/teardrop720camper/home

"the basic shell without any openings, to completely turn key, hook it up and tow it away packages, finished or not to any level of completion that your skill level and budget define."


My Teardrop720 was completely finished and I towed it away.

[glassice]

If that made from the old *****molds it was Lexan was heated just to get it in not to remove the need to go flat and the fiberglass move to so it crack the Lexan

[doris s.]

Cool trailer!

Doris

[newlifestyle]

Thank you for your comments.

If the rain stops, I plan to cut my grass and try to go camping soon.
It looks like it will be next week.

To glassice:

The Lexan did not crack. The camper is made of fiberglass.
I plan to get both windows tinted for privacy and reduce any heat.
With the gasket, I do not believe there will be any problems
with any movement of the fiberglass.

[newlifestyle]

To irieI:

The rubber seal is the only connection between the fiberglass and the
Lexan.

I chose the Teardrop720 because I wanted to stand up and have the
space for the bathroom. I use the campground showers but it will be
nice to have the shower during cold weather camping. Plus the porta potti
is tucked away behind the folding door of the shower.

I bought a small 12 gallon tote for the sink and shower to drain into.
It was on sale at Camping World for $68. That will be large enough
for me.

Thank you for your comments.

[newlifestyle]

I have had no problems with my Teardrop720. There were some minor
things that were corrected when I picked up the unit.

I drove from Fort Myers, Florida to northern Alabama, through 2 monsoons with no leaks in the camper. The camper pulls with no problems. Since it weighs about 1000 pounds, there was no need for brakes on the camper.

I wanted a small lightweight camper that I could stand up in and the camper fills those wishes. Obviously, a trailer that is 6' wide and 8' long will not be right for some people that want a house on wheels.

When I stopped to gas up, a guy with a 35 footer looked inside and could not believe that I had everything I needed in a compact size.

Towing the camper at mostly 80 mph, only cost me 3 mpg, verses no camper. My old camper that weighed about 2000 pounds, cost me about
11 mpg.

The old camper was a 1958 canned ham type camper, with a large flat front with a lot of drag. It had more room but it came at a price.

I prefer my new camper.

I restored my old camper doing most of the work myself. As time goes on, I may add refinements to make small camper living better. But right now, everything works just like it is.

I bought the book "The Small House Book" by Jay Shafer. Even though it is about small houses, it gives several ideas that could be used to make small camper living very space efficient.

During the summer of 2010, I have polished the diamond plate and have added 3 running lights on each side and tail lights, tag light, and brake/turn signal lights at the rear.

I also added a cable tv inlet and replaced the power inlet with a 30 amp Marinco.