Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

fireaunt wrote:How long does it take to set up.

I think I would want to be in the same spot for a few days before I would feel justified to set it up..............if you needed "a home base" it would be nice.

We don't set it up unless we are spending 2 or more nights in one spot.

It doesn't take long after you have done it once or twice.

I never really timed it but I would say it takes ~10-15 minutes to set up and attach to the tear.

fireaunt wrote:And I wonder where Paige the cat keeps her litter box. Does she like to ride in the car? I'd love to take my cats.

Marilyn

Paige keeps her litter box and food & water dishes in a corner of the tent. We got a mat at Petsmart to go under it, a sort of kitty doormat that collects most of the litter from her feet. When we start out she is usually nervous in the car and complains a bit for the first few miles, then seems to settle down and enjoy the camping experience. When we pack up to come home she does not mind the car at all. Our tent has a floor which is a plus. Otherwise her getting out under the edge would be a concern. Paige would love to go exploring at night but might get lost.

I checked at a fabric shop to see if they have tent fabric to close up the mesh on the one side of our tent that does not close. We need to do that for an A/C or a heater to do much good. The shop has rip-stop nylon that should work well. We wish our tent already had a closable flap for that area. The one I want to make would cover the mesh side that snaps around the teardrop doorway and fits around the wheel/fender area. I am thinking a combination of zippers and Velcro to attach it. Patricia has said she will teach me to sew. The sewing and learning how will take some time, but having finished work on the electrical system I need a new project.

Bill

I know you have it figured but I can't picture it. Since mine is folk art, I'd probably use duct tape and clear plastic. I do admire the work of those who can do it correctly. I just don't have the patience. I know Paige is a good supervisor and trust it will be done to her high standards. hehe

Your pictures, of how to attach a teardrop to a tent, have given me some great ideas of how to attach an awning to a teardrop without installing any hardware on the teardrop. I plan to make some awnings specifically for teardrops in the near future. Thanks for sharing your pictures.KF

Kristi Foster wrote:Your pictures, of how to attach a teardrop to a tent, have given me some great ideas of how to attach an awning to a teardrop without installing any hardware on the teardrop. I plan to make some awnings specifically for teardrops in the near future. Thanks for sharing your pictures.KF

No problem.

I added rope cleats to the bottom of the frame (opposite side of the tent). Just throw the ropes across the tear and attach to the cleats.
This makes it easy to attach and tighten down the tent. It may work well for an awning as well.

can you tell me the size of the opening? I have a rear door Scotty and would love to have the tent for it. I just want to know if I need the full size suv tent or the mid size suv tent. The tent you have looks better than the full size suv tent. The Scotty is 6'3" wide and 5' tall.
Keivn

doitright wrote:can you tell me the size of the opening? I have a rear door Scotty and would love to have the tent for it. I just want to know if I need the full size suv tent or the mid size suv tent. The tent you have looks better than the full size suv tent. The Scotty is 6'3" wide and 5' tall.
Keivn

I don't know the size of the opening. I can measure it next time I set it up.