Double decker teardrop... possible...

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Double decker teardrop... possible...

Postby cuyeda » Thu May 29, 2008 11:15 am

There was a recent thread that someone wanted ideas on making a topper for his teadrop, instead of tent camping. I was driving along and saw this on someone's pick up truck, a quick search and I thought to share this possibility for anyone intererested in adding a topper to a teardrop. If you know the thread, please forward.

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Postby 01Sport » Thu May 29, 2008 2:51 pm

That's a really cool idea. More ideas to lose sleep over:)
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Postby ARKPAT » Thu May 29, 2008 7:25 pm

Hey that is a great idea. A GIANT "Igloo" on top with side doors. :lol:

Realy it is a good idea. I have many things just come to mind about it. :thinking:

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Postby Juneaudave » Thu May 29, 2008 8:08 pm

Hummmm...Ya know...the roof of my build is pretty sturdy...I think the right craftsman (errrr...maybe Doug...for instance???) could build a teardrop shape, with a pop up topper that would sleep a couple of young uns!!!! Watching the forum...there does seem to be a pent up demand for a small Tear that can accomodate two parents, a couple of small kids, a dog, and an arsenal of firearms and fishing tackle!!

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Postby angib » Fri May 30, 2008 10:50 am

There ain't no new ideas, just ideas that've been forgotten for a while:

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And here's the design I did for someone for an all-hard-sided pop-up cabin:

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Postby MOKI SEAKER » Fri May 30, 2008 12:15 pm

Andrew, would it be better to have the hinge on the front??? incase someone forgot to latch it. Jim G :roll:
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Postby angib » Fri May 30, 2008 5:23 pm

Nope, because then you'd have a real problem getting in - there is a conventional teardrop galley hatch at the back. The tongue box doubles up as a step to get into the 'upstairs'.

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Postby cuyeda » Fri May 30, 2008 6:04 pm

angib wrote:There ain't no new ideas, just ideas that've been forgotten for a while:
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Yes, I knew that... the recent thread had your CAD design as the suggestion, but I couldn't find the discussion. As for the double decker TD, I heard a rumor that there are only three still in existence. Two owned by a mutual aquaintance, and the third is in Long Beach, CA somewhere. I live in Long Beach... does anyone know where the third double decker TD is? I sure would like to know. ;-)
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Postby Gage » Fri May 30, 2008 7:20 pm

cuyeda wrote:
angib wrote:There ain't no new ideas, just ideas that've been forgotten for a while:
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Yes, I knew that... the recent thread had your CAD design as the suggestion, but I couldn't find the discussion. As for the double decker TD, I heard a rumor that there are only three still in existence. Two owned by a mutual aquaintance, and the third is in Long Beach, CA somewhere. I live in Long Beach... does anyone know where the third double decker TD is? I sure would like to know. ;-)

Hey Cliff, just ask Bob. I'm sure he'll tell you (not), he knows where it's at. :lol: Besides, it's not complete.
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Postby cuyeda » Sat May 31, 2008 8:25 am

Gage wrote:Hey Cliff, just ask Bob. I'm sure he'll tell you (not), he knows where it's at. :lol: Besides, it's not complete.
Gage, Yeah, I am sure he woul just tell me where it is, NOT. I believe he is trying to acquire it for the rest of his collection. Hmmm, not complete, my interest just went down a couple notches. Thanks Gage.
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Postby Gage » Sat May 31, 2008 12:33 pm

cuyeda wrote:
Gage wrote:Hey Cliff, just ask Bob. I'm sure he'll tell you (not), he knows where it's at. :lol: Besides, it's not complete.
Gage, Yeah, I am sure he woul just tell me where it is, NOT. I believe he is trying to acquire it for the rest of his collection. Hmmm, not complete, my interest just went down a couple notches. Thanks Gage.
I think I might of been misleading a little when I said it wasn't complete. It's just as complete as it was when it was put in hidding. :thinking:
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