View Full Version : Teardrop Trailers coming back


blondterror
05-15-2012, 07:41 PM
I have seen a few on the roads this spring and hear that they are popular in Cali.

here is a PDF link for a do it yourself article from the 40s. After WWII a lot of surplus materials were used to build these cool lighweight trailers.

https://www.socalteardrops.com:444/pdf/MechanixIllustratedTeardrop.pdf

Mike J.
05-15-2012, 09:01 PM
That is cool!

Asbestos panels for the cooking area:grins:

blondterror
05-15-2012, 09:18 PM
here is another updated one..

Classic Brushed Aluminum Finish Teardrop Trailers From Cozy Cruiser (http://www.cozycruiser.com/classic-teardrop-trailer.html)

FinS 32
05-15-2012, 09:23 PM
i want that for montauk

Pete F.
05-16-2012, 07:50 AM
i want that for montauk No trailers allowed

Nebe
05-16-2012, 09:42 AM
Some random company built a trailer for a VW Beetle.. The hitch was mounted on the center of the roof. I cant really describe it its so strange

Sgt Striper
05-16-2012, 09:45 AM
Love them, but the price$$$$.......Need a woody 4wd to tow it :)

Nebe
05-16-2012, 09:48 AM
VW beetle towing a camper - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BNMvBnm14o)

zacs
05-16-2012, 09:54 AM
VW beetle towing a camper - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BNMvBnm14o)

hold sh1t that is awesome. i'm a pretty big vw fan and I've never seen that. good find, nebe.

Joe
05-16-2012, 10:49 AM
And I think most places have that self-contained toilet rule.
All these rules lead to the most expensive option being the only option. It's the deprivation of freedom by economic means.

WoodyCT
05-16-2012, 11:01 AM
But where's the commode ?

Pete F.
05-16-2012, 12:26 PM
My favorite surfcasting buggy is still a Dodge Caravan. Incognito, plenty of room to sprawl. If you can't stand up in it, it is not any better.
They also had a camper made out of a bug, half beetle half camper

Sgt Striper
05-16-2012, 02:00 PM
Check these out: XTR | Moby1 Expediton Trailers LLC (http://moby1trailers.com/xtr-expedition-teardrop/)
and this: Adventure Trailers - Trailer Models (http://www.adventuretrailers.com/trailers.html)

If I had the money I would buy this and disappear for a few months, 2 bedroom model!

FinS 32
05-16-2012, 02:03 PM
No trailers allowed

true forgot about it :fury:

Pete F.
05-19-2012, 09:57 AM
Google Image Result for http://www.camper-van.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/small-camper-vans-31.jpg (http://www.google.com/imgres?q=small+camper&hl=en&safe=off&sa=X&biw=1440&bih=673&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=ZgSUVX5qXwvSMM:&imgrefurl=http://www.camper-van.co/small-camper-vans-2/&docid=XGYiA_nTq0Et9M&imgurl=http://www.camper-van.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/small-camper-vans-31.jpg&w=461&h=355&ei=crS3T5yyLKnb6gHLxu2-Cg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=195&vpy=195&dur=608&hovh=196&hovw=255&tx=148&ty=121&sig=116687060347784178330&page=1&tbnh=140&tbnw=189&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:127)

blondterror
05-19-2012, 11:44 AM
Love them, but the price$$$$.......Need a woody 4wd to tow it :)

Never knew a 4WD woodie existed... we have a 1940 Woody that my brother got when my dad no longer wanted it on the cape.... he re-did it and it is mint now...We left our wedding in it 28 yrs ago...

Raven
05-19-2012, 03:15 PM
no wonder it's your signature Picture