Rhino
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this is something id like to do eventually and retire my old m100 one day but for now its still kicking good lol...or ya just build your own! Save on labor...
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this is something id like to do eventually and retire my old m100 one day but for now its still kicking good lol...or ya just build your own! Save on labor...
I think those that do it best have an awning on them so that when it's rain, but not too windy they can remain outside. I've seen them pull up and unload folding patio furniture from the teardrop and pull and awning out and live most of the day outside. I've thought about one, I would really only plan to be inside for sleep/napping. But I need something tall enough that I can sit in a seat with my computer and do work. For that most teardrops without a popup are out of the question. I'm thinking more and more about an a-frame popup thought. I tried my friend's old Coleman popup, but I don't like the canvas walls, any breeze and it breaths in and out, so even if you have climate control a lot of it is going right out the thing. I wouldThis is what people need to remember when buying these smaller ones. I think they're great for a starter trailer but if this is something you're going to do often and for long periods I think they're way to small, especially when you're older.
Also you have to think about the weather because it's not always nice and sunny. I can't picture myself stuck in that coffin for 2-3 days when there's rainy weather, I need a little breathing room. But everyone's different and I've seen a ton of these teardrop trailers along our travels so they're popular and people make them work.
I guess it all depends on the area you're in. Back in MA it's either cold and rainy or come summer wicked humid where I wouldn't want to be set up outside even under an awning. I would definitely be a fair weather camper. lol Like I said earlier I saw a lot of them while traveling through South Dakota so I know many make it work for them. I just know for me it wouldn't work as I need something a little larger and with more amenities. Before we buy anything we're going to rent one the size we "think" we need. This way we can get the feel for it and make adjustments from there either larger or smaller.I think those that do it best have an awning on them so that when it's rain, but not too windy they can remain outside. I've seen them pull up and unload folding patio furniture from the teardrop and pull and awning out and live most of the day outside. I've thought about one, I would really only plan to be inside for sleep/napping. But I need something tall enough that I can sit in a seat with my computer and do work. For that most teardrops without a popup are out of the question. I'm thinking more and more about an a-frame popup thought. I tried my friend's old Coleman popup, but I don't like the canvas walls, any breeze and it breaths in and out, so even if you have climate control a lot of it is going right out the thing. I would
100% rent / borrow first. I had tried to rent an ePro teardrop through RV Share that the owner said was only 1800lbs with a tongue weight under 200lb, but when I started to lower it onto the ball on my RS the back squatted way too much. I'm just over 200lbs and I stood on the ball to show it what 200lb squat looks like on that car, he agreed to a full refund. Now that I have the Ranger I may try that rental at a future race.I guess it all depends on the area you're in. Back in MA it's either cold and rainy or come summer wicked humid where I wouldn't want to be set up outside even under an awning. I would definitely be a fair weather camper. lol Like I said earlier I saw a lot of them while traveling through South Dakota so I know many make it work for them. I just know for me it wouldn't work as I need something a little larger and with more amenities. Before we buy anything we're going to rent one the size we "think" we need. This way we can get the feel for it and make adjustments from there either larger or smaller.
I’ve had an Aliner a-frame for a few years now. On the plus side, the headroom is good especially if you get one with dormers front and back, the solid walls are nice in cooler/rainy weather, and our trucks tow them very easily. It also fit (barely) in my single car garage for winter storage. The biggest negative is storage - because there’s no way to put cabinets on the folding walls, internal storage is a bit sparse, and it seems like you spend a lot of time moving stuff from one spot to another just to find what you need. The storage issue has my wife and I looking at an upgrade for next year, likely to a Micro Minnie FLX 2108 DS.I think those that do it best have an awning on them so that when it's rain, but not too windy they can remain outside. I've seen them pull up and unload folding patio furniture from the teardrop and pull and awning out and live most of the day outside. I've thought about one, I would really only plan to be inside for sleep/napping. But I need something tall enough that I can sit in a seat with my computer and do work. For that most teardrops without a popup are out of the question. I'm thinking more and more about an a-frame popup thought. I tried my friend's old Coleman popup, but I don't like the canvas walls, any breeze and it breaths in and out, so even if you have climate control a lot of it is going right out the thing. I would
I really like those Scamp's what did you get it for if you dont mind me asking?
Does this qualify as tiny? I get about 15mpg @55mph.
Almost all of them are completely custom-built or are at least built-to-order. The shops that make them build them by hand, they take their time, and they do a better job. It costs more to do it that way.Ok. Like most, I'm intrigued by the squaredrop offroady looking campers. But seriously, what's with the prices on those?
I agree with this sentiment wholeheartedly. Too many stories of stuff falling out of brand new RVs when they're being driven home off the lot. Appliances falling out, cabinet doors falling off, etc.There's always a remedy, but you shouldn't have to immediately fix and modify your brand new unit because it was built poorly.
And maybe I wasn't explicit enough, but my point was essentially I would never buy from one of those big mass produced RV/trailer companies that litter the RV dealer lots. But rather from a small/smaller business that puts in the time and effort and care and quality craftmanship. And I guess that goes the same for most every product. For just a weekend warrior that uses theirs a handful of times a summer it probably doesn't matter as much. But for us, we use ours a lot and want it to last and not cause issues, which it hasn't.
That's where we got our teardrop from (a small family business in central Wisconsin) and where we'll get our van converted as well (small business in western Minnesota/eastern ND). Some place that actually cares about the product they're producing.
26 for a two year old delux model with bathroom/AC/microwave etc.I really like those Scamp's what did you get it for if you dont mind me asking?
I've been looking at the NoBos as well. Pretty cool but a little pricey.
They’ve got solid wood cabinets and fiberglass construction that tends not to leak so much. They hold their value much better than the Indiana brands.26 for a two year old delux model with bathroom/AC/microwave etc.
Just some advice. Dont tow it into Bar Harbor. Its bumper to bumper traffic all summer long.Had a Riverside Retro 509Jr for a few years. It was essentially a rolling queen mattress with some cabinetry and roof vent. No water or propane so super simple, super light (under 1000 lbs) and it fit in my one car garage. It worked great but if the weather turned you had two options; 1) sit in bed, or 2) lay in bed. Not a huge issue as we typically made decisions to go camping late enough that we just watched the weather. Sold it last year for more than I paid for it new.
My new trailer is a Rockwood MiniLite 2109s. Much larger (21ft) and nicer but has new challenges. The Ranger tows it well, but not a lot of room to spare to be legal in payload capacity. Also, I have to pay to store it now. My wife and I are getting ready to take it from Ohio to Niagara Falls and Acadia National Park in Maine. Two plus weeks of travel and towing. Very excited!
Doug
Go do it yourself better and cheaper. And don't forget to pay yourself for your time.Teardrop trailers for $25,000
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