Bigger Trailer...

[Rebel]

They offer plans for two (laguina and malibu) among others that can be built by the do-it-yourselfer. I was tempted by them and have the plans but decided even that was too big for our needs. We are going with the Puffin or similar.

Check out Glen-L at http://www.glen-l.com/campers/glenlrv.html

[Tripmaker]

When I want all the comforts of home, I stay home.

[caseydog]

Fema trailers were designed to last a short time, and built cheaply and in a hurry. They have all kinds of problems, I have heard. I'd be wary of buying one, no matter how cheap.

For hurricane evacuation, wouldn't Motel 6 be cheaper than buying a Travel Trailer?

CD

[sushidog]

Fema trailers were designed to last a short time, and built cheaply and in a hurry. They have all kinds of problems, I have heard. I'd be wary of buying one, no matter how cheap.

For hurricane evacuation, wouldn't Motel 6 be cheaper than buying a Travel Trailer?

CD

Yes it would... if you can find a motel.

Some folks went over 7-800 miles to find a room. When a million people evacuate the Gulf Coast all at once, it get's kinda tough. Plus many hotels don't take pets. I for one am not going to leave my pets to die. Plus with a trailer you can stow/cary extra fuel, food and water. It took me over 10 hours just to go 200 miles on I-10. You burn a lot of fuel just sitting there idling on the Interstate. It's the ultimate bug-out kit - just hitch up and go.

Remember you may not ever see anything you leave behind - so you can take a few more precious possessions.

[Rebel]

Even in my camping life, my ideal camper and camping needs change over time - I bet its the same for you all

Most of my experiences have been with tents - a different need, a different tent. Now my wife and I want to retire and travel but on a limited budget. We considered the tear. Then health issues arose. It would be next to impossible to climb into the tear and relax. Then we looked at bigger campers. Too expensive and would mean a different tow vehicle. We settled on the Puffin for us...a modified version. It does not allow us to take our 3 grandkids along but that will work for us right now. Maybe later.

1) Young couple or retired couple with no health issues
2) Older couple such as us with health issues
3) To escape hurricanes or similar disasters
4) Those who want to socialize with other campers
5) Those who want to travel and the camper is a means to an end (cheaper, easier, and works fine with the limited conveniences)
6) Those who want to build for the sake of building
7) Those who find it simpler to purchase a camper that meets their needs

The list could go on and on - each person a different trailer for their personal pleasure.

Best wishes to all of you and go for it!

[sushidog]

While perusing the A-liner owners club website, I noticed a member who retrofitted a jacuzzi in his pop-up aliner! I don't know where they sleep, but that's camping in style.

[mikeschn]

I've been showing off that picture for years...



Mike...

[len19070]

I've had this for years, taken from an old Popular Mechanix or Science or Homecrafter Magazine. Its a nice design and offers 3 lengths and floorplans. Here are some random pages.










All 3 plans show a closet in the hallway that maybe a Porta-Potti could be placed in but for a full bath, on the larger plan the smaller bunk could be eliminated and a bathroom could be put in its place. If you needed that sleeping area a single bunk could be placed over the double bed with no loss of area.

And then theres the Shasta Compact, like I built. Very nice 10'-11'design with a bathroom.



I have the complete plans for the Roamabout (parts #1 and #2), there about 20 some pages. If anyone wants them email me direct and I'll send them.

Happy Trails

Len

[GPW]

First off, If you've never participated in a mass evacuation like the Katrina experience, you have NO IDEA of the problems ... Best to drive/leave early (fully stocked for a month) go somewhere safe...and hide out ...Giant Rat Race for housing,food,clothes,water,ice...EVERYTHING... WalMarts so crowded, the National Guard was there... as they said..."Nothin' Nice!!!"

The TD is the PERFECT vehicle for these events ... everyone around here should have one... The thing is , the BOSS Lady demands a bathroom, a full bathroom ... and you know what that means...

The Vintage plans were so COOL .... I know they can be given a new Practical /Modern interior... Microwave ,DVD,Flat screen , you know !!! and perhaps a bathroom ...

After building the 12' long Big Bugout(aptly named by Big Mike ) , I realized , building an even bigger TearDrop would be easy, just find a bigger trailer...I've been looking at those 4 wheel boat trailers , they carry enormous boats and obviously alot of weight ...could build a Big one on one of those... Giant Canned Ham...!!!!!hahahahahaha Cool !!!

[angib]

A while ago I had a go at the smallest trailer that can reasonably take a shower, and the end result came out very close to the Shasta Compact that Len posted above. Time for another set of plans, perhaps?



Andrew

[mikeschn]

There doesn't appear to much room for a dropped floor on that Shasta Compact... but otherwise, it's very similar to what I am thinking in that Generic Standy thread.

Mike...

[Classic Finn]

My next build will be smaller than what we have now..
4 foot wide x 10 foot long instead of 5 x 8... And dont ask me why...


Classic Finn

[GPW]

Gosh Mike , where is the Generic Standy thread???? Always interested in what you have to say....!!!

[Tripmaker]

My next build will be smaller than what we have now..
4 foot wide x 10 foot long instead of 5 x 8... And dont ask me why...


Classic Finn

OK I have to ask. WHY? Actually those two sizes are the same 40 sq. ft. so it would not really be smaller.

[mikeschn]

http://tnttt.com/viewto ... highlight=

Gosh Mike , where is the Generic Standy thread???? Always interested in what you have to say....!!!