by Kankujoe » Thu May 31, 2007 11:28 pm
Wil,
I'm pretty new around here and I'm glad that there is a CargoConversion section on this forum. I don't have a TearDrop. I am in the process of converting my well used, 15 y/o, 5x10 cargo trailer into a TTT. I have learned quite a bit about turning my trailer into a small camper from reading posts here and looking through everyone's photo albums. Some of the teardrops are pretty incredible and are a treasure chest of good ideas that can easily be applied to my cargo-conversion. Someday I may build a true teardrop camper but for now my cargo trailer has lots of possibilities, in addition to standing & sitting room and lots more space for my toys and my quick overnight type camping. Another strength of a TTT is that I can be pretty much self-contained if I want and I don't have to "set up" camp for cooking, changing, eating, cleaning up or using a porta potty (in a pinch).
From what I've seen so far, most TearDrop campers (the people, not the trailers) also set up camp with additional shelters, changing booths, and everything else tent campers set up except for the tent.
Most of my "camping" involves getting somewhere to hike, bike or kayak. Quick set up, quick break down and not always at a "campground."
Initially, I came within hours of purchasing a slightly used small teardrop but someone else beat me to it. I'm glad they did because for my current needs my square box is doing just fine and as I continue my conversion it is getting better & better. Since I'm not radically changing it's over all structure (except for windows) I can remove everything to use it as a "cargo trailer" when needed and I can easily modify the internal build if better ideas come along.
Joe
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