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The GeoDrop - Completed!

Postby GeoDrop » Tue May 31, 2011 10:49 am

Sandi and I are happy to present to the teardrop community, our version of a teardrop camper, the GeoDrop! First conceived Labor Day 2009 after seeing pictures of my cousins Kuffel Creek project, we began construction in October 2009 and are considering it complete (mostly) as of April 2011! We've taken it out on two camping trips so far, traveling 968 miles. We are looking forward to the many camping trips and the wonderful people we will meet along the way.

The body of the camper is 62"’ wide x 126" long x 58" tall (5x10.5x5)
Estimated loaded weight 1350lbs
Custom-built trailer w/ Dexter torsion axle
12v and 115v electrical systems via WFCO 8725
Fully insulated walls, floor & ceiling
Queen-sized memory foam RV mattress (Overstock.com)
Air Conditioner and Ceiling Fan
Full Kitchen Galley including Propane Stove & Microwave, Sink w/ Hot & Cold Running Water
Current tow vehicle is our 2005 Dodge Magnum

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Construction photo's can be seen here.

PS - GeoDrop is a word play on "Geocaching" and "Teardrop". We are avid geocachers and will use our new teardop to expand our geocaching footprint!
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Postby BILLYL » Tue May 31, 2011 12:36 pm

WOW - We like this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very good work. I like the name - we too are into GeoCaching - seems to go hand in hand with TD - have fun!

Now get out there and go camping.


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Postby kirkman » Tue May 31, 2011 2:19 pm

Man that is some nice work.....I would be afraid of scratching it! :thumbsup: :applause:
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Postby rmclarke » Tue May 31, 2011 3:09 pm

Very nice, :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Congratulations!! Time to go camping!!
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Postby Gage » Tue May 31, 2011 3:23 pm

Very nice. Job well done. :thumbsup: Are we going to see it at Minden in a couple of weeks? Sure would be nice. :thinking:
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Postby 48Rob » Tue May 31, 2011 5:25 pm

Nice work! :thumbsup:

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Postby TheBizMan » Tue May 31, 2011 5:40 pm

Very nice. Now its time to go camping. :thumbsup: 8)
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Nice Build

Postby Wild Bill » Tue May 31, 2011 5:50 pm

Very Nice Job. Now get out there and enjoy it!!! :applause:
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Postby Woodbutcher » Tue May 31, 2011 8:09 pm

Beautiful Tear....nicely done and well thought out. See ya in Minden? Always nice to show it off to a big group. :applause:
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Postby Darren » Tue May 31, 2011 10:10 pm

Lookin good Matthew. :thumbsup: See you this weekend.
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Postby atahoekid » Tue May 31, 2011 10:39 pm

Congratulations on a very nice job. I enjoyed your pics (except for the lacerated finger... OUCH!!!) I think you did a great job in selecting the woods for your Geodrop. I hope my turns out as nicely as yours :applause: :applause: :applause:
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Postby CJflyer » Tue May 31, 2011 11:17 pm

Congrats Mathew! Looks great! Have fun with it.
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Postby GeoDrop » Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:41 am

Woodbutcher wrote:Beautiful Tear....nicely done and well thought out. See ya in Minden? Always nice to show it off to a big group. :applause:


We won't be able to make it to Minden this year, have a conflict that weekend. We should be at the rest of the North Central gatherings this year.
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Postby 2old2tent » Wed Jun 01, 2011 7:44 am

Looks great guys.
Hope to get a better look this weekend.

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nice trailer

Postby Dick » Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:14 am

Great job Matthew and Sandi - looking forward to seeing you all this weekend, checking out the new drop and some wine tasting Friday evening.
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