What's a Teardrop Trailer?
Teardrop trailers are camping trailers that
were popular from the '30s to the '50s. They typically sleep two
inside, and have a galley under a rear hatch. From there, the
possibilities are endless. Thousands of home builders and a dozen
commercial builders have come up with a myriad of modifications and
customizations. Fat fenders, skinny fenders, pop-up roofs, walk-in
kitchens, windows, doors, you name it. There can be fifty teardrops
at a gathering, and no two are alike.
So you're thinking about a teardrop
trailer? You're not alone. Many people are re-discovering the
joys and benefits of these tiny trailers (click
on our Brag Photos page). People who own teardrops
are usually couples, hunters and fishermen, or RV'ers who want a
"spare bedroom". Others are hot rod enthusiasts who
find that the ultimate accessory for their car is a teardrop trailer being
towed behind it. These people find that a teardrop's
small size is an asset, not a liability, as they don't have to mess with
all the nasty habits of full-sized trailers, including:
Since the 1920's teardrop trailers have been built from
plans published in magazines, and in the 30's kits and manufactured units
were available. However by the '60s teardrop sales petered out
in favor of the monstrosities made by Winnebago and Airstream. Yet
the old teardrops were still around, tucked into back yards and garages in
all shapes and sizes. Then one day out of the blue Huell Howser did
a feature story on Visiting
with Huell Howser on teardrops (episode # 609), and hundreds of people
saw the answer to the problems listed above.
So take a few minutes to peruse our site
and see how you can get your own teardrop trailer. Our plans
are the best in the world and will get you well on your way to building
your dream teardrop. The links below
will answer most questions for you, and if not, drop us an e-mail.
Thanks for clicking by!
