Just Dreamin'

[Chris C]

I've been sitting here thinking about the tear I have yet to build ..............and already I'm thinking about another! I am really hooked on the shape and size of the Cub/Modernistic/Modernaire trailer. But it obviously has limitations. While at the Minden gathering, I was privilaged to have the opportunity to see a KampMaster. WOW! Solves most every problem I invision in a CMM. But I see one big problem with the KM. One of the reasons I've given up a tent and find myself lusting after tears is how foul tents smell after a trip.............and how they smell when you set them up to use the next time. It's the canvas (and even synthetics). It absorbs body odors at night................and I hate it. I like the low profile of the KM, so I'm not interested in building a Winter Warrior, but has anyone tried to figure out how to "hard side" a KM? I've studied it and can't seem to come up with any feasible way to accomplish it.

[Will Smith]

the winter warrior is an option. Can't remember were the drawings are but here are some pictures http://tinyurl.com/846fy

[Guest]

Hey Chris,
Wake up... C'mon Wake Up!
Have you considered a Tourette?

[Chris C]

Okay, I couldn't sleep (I'm awake now) so now I'm back at the keyboard. So what's a Tourette?

[Chris C]

Thanks, Will, but a Winter Warrior is way too tall for me. I prefer the lower lines of the KampMaster and the Cub.

[Chris C]

Okay Dean, I Googled Tourette Trailer and found this site: http://www.nicksteardrop.com/photos.htm A Tourette only looks like a KampMaster. It doesn't offer the headroom and indoor kitchen/conveniences of a KampMaster. It's just a bigger teardrop.

[Guest]

I thought you liked those long low lines, but didn't like the tent walled features...
If it's headroom you're after, but still like the long and low look, why not build a pop-up teardrop?
That's what I originally set out to do, but after some time here and a heap of designs later... The bug finally took hold.

[Chris C]

I think a popup, hardsided trailer would be too complicated for what I want. I like the idea of lifting that big hatch and having a full headroom area for cooking. Just don't like the tent part. I've been inside the Winter Warrior and thought it was a well thought out design. Just way too tall for my liking. I'm an artist by trade and I don't care for the lines. If I were to ever build something like the KampMaster, it would probably end up looking like a big Cub/Modernistic/Modernaire. I just think that is the classiest shape. (Don't mean to offend anyone, so I'll add.......It's just my personal opinion.)

[Guest]

Interesting... After 9+ months and countless designs I settled on a "Plump" Modernistic profile.

[Chris C]

Plump? You mean like Charles and Linda's Black Teardrop? Wait a minute, theirs isn't a modernaire. By plump, do you mean 5' wide?

[Jiminsav]

all I can say is...this is a good place for a stick-up

[Chris C]

Got no money, Jim, so what good's it goin' ta do ya?

[cracker39]

I've been inside the Winter Warrior and thought it was a well thought out design. Just way too tall for my liking.

Then, I guess my design is too tall too. At my age, sleeping in a box or tent is out. I want to stand up and be in the bedroom all at the same time. I'd like it lower, and even started with a drop down floor, but all in all, by getting rid of the drop-down and lowering the entire chassis, it only raised it a couple of inches. A floor that drops down after setting up might be an answer, but not sure how to waterproof it and hold it up while traveling. And, I don't want to fool with a pop up that will add more weight and problems. Besides, I just want to be able to park and get in it. If it is raining, I don't want to have to set up anything.

I'm an artist by trade and I don't care for the lines.

I'm no artist, but I like the lines of my trailer design. I think it has a retro look.

[Chris C]

Dale,

I like the thought of standing up inside also. But I don't want to pull a trailer that tall. All I have to pull with is a '96 Honda Accord. I think you have a very nice design. It's just not my style. That's why God gave us all different color eyes, hair, and opinions. To each his own...........and neither is best for everyone.

[An Ol Timer]

Chris.
He didn't give them to us, but rather they're on loan, and some day he's gonna want them back.