2 different TDs on Ebay

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2 different TDs on Ebay

Postby jagular7 » Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:54 pm

Not sure if this is the place to put this information, but take a look

- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vintage-Teardrop-Camper-With-Boat-On-Top-NEW-COPY-NEAT_W0QQitemZ4634996356
Neat replica on the boat top TD.

- and this aluminum 1945 Tourette Tourer
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1945-TEAR-DROP-CAMPER-HOT-RAT-CUSTOM-STREET-ROD_W0QQitemZ4634920489

Anyone notice that original aluminum exterior TDs also have aluminum interior walls.....???
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Postby asianflava » Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:49 am

That's a pretty good price for the Tow-n-Row. I'd consider buying one if I could get it here. Even though it is empty inside, that just opens up the interior for customization.

It looks like it is built on a HF frame.
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Postby bledsoe3 » Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:13 am

asianflava wrote:That's a pretty good price for the Tow-n-Row. I'd consider buying one if I could get it here. Even though it is empty inside, that just opens up the interior for customization.

It looks like it is built on a HF frame.

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Postby asianflava » Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:56 am

Maybe someday I can catch up to Gage.
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Postby bledsoe3 » Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:26 am

Rocky, I'll be going thru Tacoma on Thursday. I can get it as far as Portland for you.
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Postby asianflava » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:02 am

Now I have to get it another 2300mi closer.
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Postby EZ » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:43 am

$4000 for a fiberglass shell and tiny boat on a $200 trailer is a good price ? Wow, I must be way out of touch.

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Postby jagular7 » Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:09 am

Overall, the concept is pretty good for a cargo style trailer carrying a boat on it. Just the outside is shaped differently than a box and the doors are on the small side for cargo capability. And the cost, yah I'd have to agree, way up there.

I think I'd rather have the extra space above rather than have a boat, meaning take the boat concept and integrate it to the trailer as the roof, making it non-removable. This provides a much large interior volume and storage capabilities. I know my wife would prefer space to put on pants .....maybe even add a roof ac unit..... 8)
Rather than perform total interior customization, I would like to see some interior fiberglass blanks to install. But how would the interior blanks be attached to the walls and ceiling? Floor is plywood so that's a given.

In the pics and their web site (http://www.towrowtrailers.com/), it doesn't tell how thick the walls are. But, in one of the Ebay pics with the rear door open, it's obvious the door is 1/2" or more thick. Insulated?

This all-fiberglass trailer reminisces the old TD concept. I like it, but cost for what it is and it's capabilities is way high. Go about 1/2 price and make double sales or more.

Here in the KC, this year at the RV show, Little Guy was there with a local salesman/distributor. They offered their 4x8 fiberglass TD for $3950. Whereas on Ebay, Yoter Toter gets ~$2200 for the 4x8, which is about 1/2 price.
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Postby Toms_Strat » Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:59 pm

I think the buy it now price is just for Ebay $$. I was emailing the builder last December and he was selling them for 2500-2800 range, doubt they have gone up that much. I did see one camping, with the interior done up and they are very cool.....
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Postby Guest » Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:17 am

I wonder if they are just testing the water, 'cause somebody... Was it you Jim?
... Posted a craiglist thing that had 'em listed for 2,975.00 or somewhere around there.
I think Dan's option is a much better way to go, if one is still to be had.
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Postby asianflava » Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:56 pm

Isn't there another trailer/boat that has storage for the outboard in the fornt? I thought it was the trailerboat but apparently not.
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Postby angib » Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:01 pm

asianflava wrote:Isn't there another trailer/boat that has storage for the outboard in the fornt? I thought it was the trailerboat but apparently not.

Indeed, this Trailerboat photographed by Nick does - though I don't know if that was a trade name or not:

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Postby asianflava » Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:48 pm

Andrew, That is similar to the one I was thinking about. It had a closet for the outboard.
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MSN Forum?

Postby LPBailey » Sat Apr 29, 2006 9:57 pm

How does one find the Trailorboat forum at MSN? A basic search through Yahoo and Google didn't turn up the link.

I'll be home on R&R in June. I might want to check one out. Who knows what could happen? It would make a fun companion to my Little Guy.
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MSN Forum

Postby LPBailey » Sun Apr 30, 2006 6:43 am

Thanks for the link. They look pretty cool. Pity there are likely none anywhere near Mississippi. I'd definitely jump to get one of them.
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