What's your favorite style teardrop?

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If you could design and build any teardrop in the world what would you build?

Benroy
38
18%
Kenskill
30
14%
Kit
15
7%
Cub?Modernistic
55
26%
Kampmaster/Wild Goose
8
4%
Your own design
43
20%
Other (please tell me what other is!)
24
11%
 
Total votes : 213

Postby doug hodder » Mon Jul 11, 2005 11:28 pm

Well, I gotta tell ya Woody....your trailer is what inspired me to do mine in wood....whether or not it's a fan club is up for debate....but it helped influence me.....Doug Hodder
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Postby Woody » Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:04 pm

Don't be bashful......... You know what was funny about mine ........ it originally didn't start out as a WOODY. I saw Roly's 1/2 nelson, a bunch of times on the internet during my research and design, and I was hooked on the WOODY look myself and there was no debate about it. I guess your in denial about the fan club thing Huh :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Postby doug hodder » Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:15 pm

I'm nowhere near Da Nile....that's a river in Egypt and I live in No. Cal...Doug Hodder :lol:
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Postby gtbehary » Wed Jul 20, 2005 5:58 am

I like the riveted all aluminum construction of my 1947 Aluminum Trailer Co. teardrop. It is much harder to repair though.

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Postby pkrfanatic » Thu Jul 28, 2005 5:14 pm

Started with a basic Benroy design. Everytime i look at this site i get new ideas and modify things, so i guess it will be a modified Benroy of some sort anyways. :) I just finished welding the frame up, so my width and length are about the only things set.
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Postby 40deluxecoupe » Wed Aug 03, 2005 12:57 am

I think for the sexy look the Cub/modernistic is way ahead. In my opinion a Cub towed by a 40 Ford Coupe is about as good as it could look. The Cub may not be the most functional design but the image is a great way to promote teardropping. This is my first tear and based on the Cub/Modernistic, they are a bit more difficult to build but worth the effort. Thanks to Micheal W I have had inspiration to carry on with it, pinching a few of his ideas. Thanks Micheal.

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The Raindrop

Postby dtrdwngfn » Thu Aug 03, 2006 2:11 pm

I am mimicing Camp-Inn's Raindrop
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Benroy or CampInn-ish

Postby Esteban » Thu Oct 19, 2006 5:02 pm

I'm :thinking: comtemplating what I'll build. I like the simplicity of the Benroy. Steve T's FishInn looks really attractive which leads me to consider a CampInn style teardrop. Plans, at this stage, are all in my head. I'm tall, 6'4", so I want a 5 foot wide TD that'll fit a queen sized bed. It's length will probably be about 9 to 10 feet. A :) local independant lumber yard carries 1/2" x 5' x 5' baltic birch at a good price and 1/2" x 4' x 10' CDX too - so core buildings materials seem to be readily available. Trailer :thinking: will be HF or custom - still up in the air. I need a friend who can weld.

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Postby Nytewyng » Thu Oct 19, 2006 5:43 pm

Undecided here... I love Stve Fredricks Strip TD,.... Woody's TD has great appeal for the woody lover in me.., Lens' slumber coach is awesome too as far as classices gollll Dale's sqiuget is very nice for size and room to move.... Rob's cabin car is just the cats pajamas.. sweet. But Gaston's "Purple Tear" has it all shape, style, size and sex appeal , one awesome TD. Ooops did I vote?
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Postby SteveH » Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:52 am

I like the Benroys. I like the look, but more importantly, the Benroy profile gives more room in the trailer for a given floor length. Additionally, you can walk right up to the galley counter top without banging your chins on the end of the trailer.
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Postby jagular7 » Tue Oct 24, 2006 10:01 am

I like the sleekness, exterior brawn look of the Slumbercoach.
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Postby halfdome, Danny » Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:56 pm

My favorite is a modified Benroy, aka Grant Whipps L'il Bear profile. I love the lines, size and the look of the roll pans. It makes for a very roomy cabin that isn't claustrophobic. That's the profile of my tear and I would do it again. The tongue box was my adaptation of the same design
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Postby 48Rob » Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:21 pm

Cabin car.

Because the rear profile is just soooo smooth! :thumbsup:

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Postby ALAN GEDDES » Sat Nov 04, 2006 5:26 pm

Tourer/Tourett
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Postby Kevin A » Sat Nov 04, 2006 6:23 pm

Well, since this thread has been revived, I'll have to add my 2 cents.
I'd have to say I'd most likely build a Grumman if I had to pick a favorite.
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