Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **mcjimjam** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:24 pm

Two months ago, we didn't even know what a Teardrop Trailer was. That all changed in September, while on a 5 day backpacking "expedition" along the AT, we happened upon Hiker Chick, while passing through Big Meadows Campground in Shenandoah National Park. Through this random encounter, we were immediately drawn to this new mode of camping. She gave us a tour of her Little Guy, and we were sold!! Previously, we had been considering a larger travel trailer for when Jim retires in January, but once we saw the teardrop, we knew this was for us. We spent the next two days on the trail, talking about teardrops, and couldn't wait to get home to start our research on the internet. It didn't take us long to figure out that the Camp Inn 550 Ultra would suit us perfectly. Cary, from Camp Inn, hooked us up with a 550 owner, not too far from us, who graciously gave us a tour of theirs. Although my husband is a handy guy, and could probably build one for us, we decided to splurge, and go with the best! We wanted to enjoy it ASAP, so we placed our order immediately. Estimated date of completion is mid-December, and we are hoping that the Farmers Almanac forecast for a mild winter in Wisconsin is accurate, so we can pick it up as an early Christmas present! In the meantime, we have been researching all we can about how to outfit it. We are having fun shopping and gathering things for our teardrop. The way we see it, we are stimulating the economy!! We are like two little kids, we just can't wait until our first camp out in our camp inn!! It's name will be revealed when we pick it up!!
Jim & Jamie Mc

by **Juneaudave** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:36 pm

Congratulations. and welcome to the fun!!! HikerChick didn't talk you into an Element for a tow vehicle did she? I'm guessing your going to be real pleased with the Camp Inn.
:applause:

by **Creamcracker** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:49 pm

Warm welcome from Culpeper
Philip

by **Spotman** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:31 am

Welcome J&J, good luck with the pick up in December. Maybe we can hook up some day, right in the neighborhood.

Bob

by **madjack** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:33 am

Welcome aboard...you could not have made a better choice than a Camp-Inn(unless you built it yourselves)...I know you will enjoy this type of camping and hope that you try to hook up with a gathering and meet some of the other truly great people teardropping out there...gatherings are more fun than a barrel of monkeys(or kittens).........
madjack

by **hiker chick** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:04 pm

It's sure a small world these days!

Welcome aboard.

I hope Camp Inn appreciates that a Little Guy assisted in the sale. And I hope we'll run into you all sometime.

:thumbsup:

by **Alleged User** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:52 pm

Welcome from Northern VA. We may run into you in the spring, as we'll be heading to the Valley with our 'drop in tow. She's being built at the moment, but will be ready to rock by camping season. :campfire:

by **Carter** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:10 pm

Nice to see such enthusiastic newcomers. Welcome to the madness, we hope to see you on the road. Lydia and I have camped at Big Meadows and enjoyed that space..

Jim

And by the way, your avatar picture is too cool

by **mjg444** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:27 am

That's the way to jump right in - those Camp Inns look great.

Hiker Chick should get some kind of finders fee from Camp Inn I would think :lol:

Michele

by **BillandMarijo** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:11 am

Welcome from Pennsylvania.
Have fun,
Bill and Marijo :applause:

by **RSEAGLE** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 6:59 am

Welcome from Fredericksburg. Hope to see you on the Skyline Drive or GW/TJ NF sometime. I'd love to see a Camp-Inn first hand.

Bob

by **mikeschn** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:05 am

Hey Jim & Jamie,

Welcome to the forum!

Mike...

by **wanders** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:24 pm

Wow,

More Virginians, and with a Camp-Inn no less. Hope to see you out at a gathering!

We ran into Hikerchick two summers ago in the SNP. Neat lady to be sure!

by **mcjimjam** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:19 pm

Thanks for all the welcomes T&TTTer's!!! We just received the first pictures of our Camp Inn build. Now we can actually "see" our dream becoming a reality. Here's hoping that about this time next month, we will be on our way to Necedah to pick up our teardrop....if only the weather cooperates! This will be exciting, especially for me, Jamie, as I have never been in a state (other than PA) that doesn't touch the Atlantic Ocean!!!

by **doug hodder** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:17 pm

Congratulations on the purchase of a Camp Inn....you got a Rolls Royce!! Now about your cast iron and Coleman crap....gotta get a waffle iron and a Dutch Oven...almost mandatory and a lot of fun, and don't forget the Coleman lanterns! Have fun planning out your coming camping season! :thumbsup:

Doug

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