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	Teardrop Trailers
		Teardrop Trailers toured the U.S. landscape during the 1930's, and flourished through the 1940's, and 1950's until greater horsepower and an improved economy made it possible for mainstream America to purchase and tow larger travel trailers.
		Teardrop trailers are a natural tag along for all outing affairs, and holiday travels when motels are short in supply.
		This is the first teardrop trailer that I built in 2000, and was patterned after another teardrop trailer (built by Glenn Johnson of Yucaipa, Ca.) His trailer is registered as a (1956 Sherwood), a modified design of an early 60's Scad-About.
	www.richardflake.com /teardrop.htm (313 words)

	"Tiny Tears" Teardrop Trailer Patterns and Plans Page
		To save to build the trailer he put any dimes he received as change from breaking a dollar bill into a small bank, and that is why this teardrop is built with dimes.
		This a 10' teardrop trailer with an interesting array of kitchen cabinets and storage space in the front of the sleeping area.
		This is a teardrop trailer design that was built from plans in the original article written by Vic Goertzen in the April, 1953 Popular Mechanics magazine.
	www.plansforateardroptrailer.com (1158 words)

	Teardrop Trailer Project
		Teardrop trailers are typically constructed of plywood on top of a steel trailer frame.
		Hundreds or maybe even thousands of people are building or have built teardrops trailers in their garages and backyards.
		Most builders start building with the trailer frame and assemble the various components as they are needed.
	www.tomswenson.com /teardrop/index.shtml (932 words)

	Teardrop Trailer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The trailers are usually basic uninsulated models with a few shelves, but not very many built-ins or nice cabinets.
		Because of their aluminum skins, teardrops are notorious for hiding dry rot from years of leaking until one day hinges come out and you can't get the screw to stay back in for nothing.
		Teardrop trailers have a long and illustrious history of home builders constantly refining, tweaking and perfecting designs.
	www.kuffelcreek.com /teardrop_trailer.htm (845 words)

	Teardrop Trailers
		The history of the Teardrop trailer dates back to the early 1930s, and the design was based on a 4'x 8' sheet of plywood.
		Even though the basic Teardrop trailer is based on a 4'x 8' sheet of plywood, there are some that are 4'x 10', 5'x 9', 5'x 10' or even larger.
		One unique thing Teardrop trailer owners soon find out is while driving around town or on the highway, strangers will wave or give you a thumbs up.
	www.rvfreewheelin.com /teardrop_trailers.htm (1291 words)

	Great Lakes Teardrop Trailer
		This trailer was designed for cold weather use in the Great Lakes area with Insulation being the primary focus.
		Very few of the early teardrop trailer builders incorporated insulation into their design, with the exception of those in geographically cold climate areas.
		The early teardrop trailers from the 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, and 1960's fell from favor due to increased automobile horsepower and a growing U.S. economy.
	www.richardflake.com /gltt.htm (255 words)

	Teardrop Trailer
		We found a 13' trailer in Hemet that might fit through our side gate, but it had extensive water damage, was missing appliances, was filthy with debris and rat turds, needed new tires and was priced at $1,300.
		A while back we had seen the Visiting with Huell Howser episode on teardrop trailers (#609), and my wife was enamored with the charm and grace of teardrops, and I admired their compactness and efficiency.
		A close inspection of the teardrops there showed that I was not far off in my thinking and design, and only minor changes were necessary to have a top-rate trailer.
	www.kuffelcreek.com /teardrop_trailer1.htm (805 words)

	Nick's Teardrop Trailer Page
		Teardrop camping trailers were born out of a desire of people to have a simple and affordable means to explore the country without the "roughing it" aspect of tent camping.
		The teardrop is the perfect compromise between a tent and a full travel trailer.
		There were many homebuilt and kit manufactured teardrop camping trailers made from the 1930s onward with the heyday coming in the late 1940s.
	www.nicksteardrop.com (1058 words)

	Teardrop Trailer, Teardrop Camper, Zephyr
		The Teardrop is a compact travel trailer, consisting of a sleeping cabin and a kitchen galley compartment under a hatch in the back.
		Teardrops were popular in the 1930’s- 40’s and have recently been regaining popularity.
		Yes, most of the design concepts of a Teardrop were not original with me. The idea of a common bulkhead that provides storage for both the indoor sleeping cabin and the outdoor galley is the core of most Teardrops.
	www.nfdc.net /home/cbdb/Teardrop.htm (954 words)

	Teardrop trailer build-up.
		As the trailer was always going to be very light, it was decided that brakes would not be needed.
		NOTE: If the weight of your fully laden trailer exceeds 50% of the unladen kerbside weight of the tow vehicle, your trailer should be brake assisted.
		It is because of this slightly less than prodigious power output that the teardrop needs to be as light as possible.
	www.geocities.com /artiboy69/teardroptrailer.html (362 words)

	What is a Teardrop? \| Teardrop Trailer Plans
		During the late 1940's their popularity was at an all time high because of the war which had resulted in an aluminum surplus and GI's that were looking for affordable recreation.
		Today teardrops are enjoying their second life with their popularity growing at an amazing rate.
		There are a handful of companies producing the Teardrop trailer on a commercial basis but thousands more or building them in their own backyard.
	www.aerotear.com (441 words)

	Sam's Teardrop Trailer - As Purchased
		The trailer was built by a high school auto shop teacher in Saxton, Pennsylvania with the help of his students.
		For reasons unknown the trip was cancelled and he sold the trailer at a substantial loss without finishing it.
		Regarding the door, it was custom made by a trailer manufacturer (at a cost of $200.00) because the builder wasn't confident he could build a watertight door.
	www.samstoybox.com /teardrop/td_as_purchased.html (977 words)

	Teardrop Trailer Construction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		I already had a 5' x 8' utility trailer and didn't want to have a second trailer with DMV fees and insurance.
		So my strategy was to build a teardrop "box" that would fit within the existing trailer frame, yet could be removed when I wanted to use the trailer for other purposes.
		Using a combination of plans from Kuffel Creek Teardrops and Desert Teardrops, as well as a 1947 Mechanix Illustrated magazine article, I began the project on July 4, 2001.
	home.pacbell.net /allenhop/teardrop.html (247 words)

	Teardrop Trailers WebRing
		The Teardrop Trailer Webring is designed to provide restoration, purchase and event information -- along with photos and descriptions of teardrop trailers found throughout the world.
		Teardrop Trailer Construction of the Great Lakes Teardrop, and Aerotear Model 84, and Model 96 teardrop trailers.
		Kevin Acker's 1960's Teardrop Trailer from Boise, Idaho
	q.webring.com /hub?ring=teardropper (1121 words)

	Bruce Osborn's Teardrop Trailer
		Jean's been very understanding with all the chores that need to be completed on our fixer-upper house while I've been spending all my time in the new garage.
		I replaced all the nuts and bolts included with the trailer with grade 5 bolts and nyloc nuts.
		I saw it used at another Teardrop construction site and thought it was a great idea.
	home.comcast.net /~bdosborn/tear/teardrop.html (849 words)

	Tales & Trails: Teardrop Trailer Plans Directory
		Teardrop folks are a caring and friendly community, but scams such as this reflect poorly on all of us...
		This 4'x8' trailer is loosely based on a line-art drawing of an early 1930's teardrop.
		Building a Wooden Teardrop Trailer from the inside out - "an untraditional method for an American Tradition" - is a manual in PDF format on CD-rom containing over 200 pages with many photos and diagrams, and three profiles of classic designs (drawn by Andrew Gibbons).
	www.teardrops.net /plans01.html (1590 words)

	Teardrop Trailer - Introduction
		makes a nice non-folding trailer that is under 2,000 pounds but it has about 50 sq ft frontal area.
		When a folding trailer is packed, it is solid - every space has something folded into it.
		When you arrive at your site, you can move the cargo under the trailer or into a tent carried for the purpose of being a storehouse.
	www.1stconnect.com /anozira/SiteTops/teardrop/intro.htm (414 words)

	Teardrop Trailer ~~Tiny Tears~~ Teardrop Trailers Information Site Entry Page
		This trailer was originally bought on an eBay auction sometime in the summer of 2003 and was shipped to Rhode Island in pieces.
		Seven years ago, trailers in which you could live as you traveled were virtually unknown.â This statement was published in 1936.
		As for the start of homebuilt teardrop trailer craze, well, that is a bit hazier.
	www.tinytears.cc (1320 words)

	Woodie Gallery: Woodie Trailers - Old Woodies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		But recently teardrops have found a new generation of enthusiasts - street rodders and retro-styled highway adventurers who carefully restore originals and build new teardrops in the old style.
		Seen at Wavecrest '99, this woodie tear-drop trailer is reputed to be the oldest surviving example.
		Desert Teardrops' new 1940's style trailer is available as a set of plans for the resourceful craftsman.
	www.oldwoodies.com /gallery-trailers.htm (444 words)

	Teardrop trailer construction
		The most common trailer design is sides and roof skinned in aluminum with a birch interior.
		Most camp trailers use a 2,500 pound axle which is too stiff to provide a smooth ride on lightweight camper.
		This can cause the trailers to be very bouncy and that makes it tough on your belongings as well as the trailer itself.
	www.cucampers.com /construction.htm (455 words)

	So-Cal Teardrop Trailer History
		The March/April, 1939 issue of Popular Homecraft ran a story and plans for a teardrop trailer designed and built by Louis Rogers of Pasadena, California in the 1930's for his honeymoon coach.
		This teardrop slept two and had the raise-up deck lid for the rear kitchenette with ice box and stove.
		They had no orders yet, but their plan was to produce the cute little aluminum-clad trailers in knocked-down form to be assembled by the purchaser.
	www.socalteardrops.com /history.html (729 words)

	Arizona teardrop trailers lightweight camper teardrops trailer camping RV light weight camper
		Teardrops have been making a comeback lately, at least that is what was said in an article from the 40's.
		Our second teardrop trailer is a five foot wide just about nine and one half feet long, we call it hot rod.
		If you are looking for a custom built teardrop trailer to match your hot rod drop us a note and we can give you a estimate.
	www.azteardrops.com (377 words)

	Outback Teardrop Trailer
		One catch though, it must be towed by a four wheel drive vehicle and be able to withstand the punishment of dirt roads, bush scratches, etc. and hold all the provisions for remote dry camping.
		We decided that the conventional 4'x8' Teardrop trailer size was too small and wanted a double bed and more space in the kitchen area.
		The information, photos or graphics on this Outback Teardrop Trailer website may not be reproduced, republished, copied, or mirrored onto another website, forum or offered on CD, printed material for sale without permission of the owners of Outbackteardrop.com ©.
	www.outbackteardrop.com (565 words)

	“Bare Bones” Teardrop Trailer
		It is a basic Teardrop trailer that can be expanded upon by its new owner.
		Built on YOUR Frame this trailer does not cost much more completed, than some plans tell you are the cost of materials.
		Our trailers are sold as is, where is in Morton, Pa. USA 19070.
	www.geocities.com /len19070/Bare_Bones_Trailers.html (200 words)

	Teardrop Trailer ~~Tiny Tears~~ Teardrop Trailers Information Site Entry Page
		After time it became clear that the majority of teardrop trailer owners, and prospective owners, want to restore a vintage trailer or build a new tear drop trailer on their own.
		These projects are full size paper patterns to assist the builder when laying out his teardrop, the development of inexpensive quality doors made especially for teardrop trailers, a comprehensive teardrop building manual in book format, and the restoration of the 1936 Uni-wheel trailer, which is a one-wheeled teardrop trailer.
		Also, to support the teardrop community we have a book section with books of interest to teardrop owners, there are connections to discuss teardrop trailers with other teardrop trailer owners,we have logowear products,
	www.tinytearsteardroptrailers.com (384 words)

	So-Cal Teardrop Trailers
		The Teardrops' resurgence has grown out of a need for a light camper that can be towed by a smaller, more fuel efficient vehicle, with a comfortable bed for two and a galley, both sheltered from the elements.
		So-Cal Teardrops has painstakingly re-engineered the "original" Teardrop trailer, with modern materials and technologies, while maintaining a hand fit and finish.
		You can also call or e-mail us today to get your trailer "rolling" and become one of the many "Happy Campers" to own a So-Cal Teardrops trailer.
	socalteardrops.com (170 words)

	Teardrop Trailer
		Teardrops have a lot of history and became very popular out west right after WW II.
		There is a huge advantage to mounting a TD on a utiity trailer.
		One...is that in most states you can haul "anything" you want on a utility trailer, and the registration cost is far less that for something you might have to register as an RV with all kinds of fees taxes, etc. My trailer cost 6 buck a year!
	www.duckworksmagazine.com /03/r/projects/frye/richard.htm (1167 words)

	Teardrop Trailer - Floor
		The floor might be as simple as a sheet of plywood attached to the trailer frame.
		It is more common to include a "ladder" between the frame and the plywood floor.
		Unless the trailer will only be used in mild climates or only in the summer, this is almost a requirement.
	www.1stconnect.com /anozira/SiteTops/teardrop/floor.htm (833 words)

	Teardrop Trailer Links
		As you peruse the world of cyberspace and you happen to discover a site, however obscure, that relates to Teardrop Trailers in any way, shape or form, please send me the URL address so that I can add it to the links page.
		Another suggestion, print the pages that you like, you never know, it may not be there the next time that you try to log in, and that information that you have come back for is long gone into cyberspace...
		A group of teardrop owners in southern California that are motivated to make their teardrop presence known.
	pages.prodigy.net /rfs2growup/tearlink.htm (1580 words)

	CU Campers custom teardrop trailers
		From a traditional teardrop trailer to something a bit different.
		We can design a concept trailer for you or your business or you design the teardrop trailer of your dreams and we can build it.
		Whether you are looking for a shell of a teardrop, a bare bones version or a completely decked out luxury cabin car, CU Campers can do it.
	www.cucampers.com (183 words)

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