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What is it?
The 10' Comet is a
re-make of the 1947 Trailer for Two from Mechanix Illustrated. It is a fully-appointed teardrop
with all the amenities that you'd expect from an upper-tier trailer.
Fully insulated walls, floor and ceiling, Two doors with operable windows,
roof fan and vent, off road suspension, complete lighting system, a galley that includes a built-in
icebox, electric water system with 12-gallon tank, roll-out stove, a
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space for a 4-seater picnic table and benches
(with umbrella), plenty of food and utensil storage, all enclosed in
heirloom-quality cabinets that put the ones in your kitchen to shame. To top it off,
a hatch in the floor lifts up to fit an electric chemical toilet for handy
"pit stops" while traveling. No more trying to find a gas
station!
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Why a teardrop?
Say "goodbye" to crowded
campgrounds. Just pull off a forest road and park somewhere.
The self-contained kitchen is ready to cook up a quick meal
anywhere. You can read a while late in the evening, then fall asleep
in the warm, soft and secure bed with the stars peeking through the roof
vent. In the morning, just close the hatch and drive off to the next
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How does it tow?
The 10' Comet tows like a dream.
No swaying or jackknifing for this gentleman. The extended tongue
makes backing easy, and has high-clearance so you can get to the remote
places you want to camp. Gusts from semi-
trucks pass harmlessly over its aerodynamic shape, and you can laugh at
the windiest days. No need for trailer brakes or load distributing
hitches either. Just be ready for lots of "oohs" and
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What about
the inside?
The cabin is
richly appointed with shaker-style cabinets that bring grace
and elegance to the berth. There's plenty of space for
all your clothes and bedding. We'll take you step-by-step
in building these cabinets. For the adventurous, we'll even
show you how to hand cut the half-blind dovetail joints on the
drawers!
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What's for dinner?
The galley is equipped
with the built-in Icebox, a slide-out propane stove, and an
electric water spigot fed by a 12 gallon hidden tank.
Our plans
give you detailed
photos, illustrations and measured shop drawings of this
beautiful galley, guiding you every step of the way from
planning the water system to staining and finishing. Our
five page material list and extensive supplier directory will
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10'
COMET SPECIFICATIONS
Total Weight: 1,220 Lbs. with 12
Gallons of water
Tongue weight: 240 Lbs.
Inside Cabin Width:
45-1/2"
Inside Cabin Length: 76"
Inside Cabin Height: 45"
Overall Width: 68"
Overall Length: 166" long
Water tank capacity: 7 gallons
Deep cycle battery
Propane stove (uses standard bottled
propane canisters)
Ice box (18 lbs. of ice capacity)
Roof vent with Fan
Complete lighting kit
Estimated cost to complete:
$2500-3000
Click here
for the plans page
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