Welcome to Custom Teardrops...

Wow. These sweet little tag alongs sure are gaining popularity again, aren't they?  Maybe it's the rising gasoline prices... Maybe it's the trend to scale down and simplify... Maybe it's our human need to cozy down into little cuddly places... Or maybe it's just plain 'ole nostalgia. Wanting things to be lighter, easier, simpler.

Whatever the reason, whatever the trend - teardrops are making a comeback. You can tell by seeing all of the teardrop plan sets available for sale.  They are a much more groovy alternative to those giant gas guzzling RV's that everyone and their mother is down sizing from. They are economical and easy to manage and tow. They are cute as a button and did I mention FUN!

This is a very simple site (just this one page) because like you, LIFE is on the outside. But if you want some sweet inspiration and ideas, some facts and figures and an amazing offer at the end, we hope you'll stay a moment and read the entire page. Enjoy the resources we've listed below and that we'll soon see you on the road.
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Wikipedia defines it this way:  "A teardrop trailer, also known as a teardrop camper trailer, is a streamlined, compact, lightweight travel trailer, which gets its name from its teardrop profile. They usually only have sleeping space for two adults and often have a basic kitchen in the rear.

Teardrop trailers first became popular in the 1930s, when magazines such as Mechanics Illustrated published plans. The first teardrops were designed around the idea of using standard 4 by 8-foot sheets of plywood with hardwood spars. Teardrop trailers remained popular until the mid 1960s after which they disappeared from mainstream camping. However, in the late 1990s, plans became available on the internet and in recent years teardrop trailers have made a resurgence and are again growing in popularity.  

A teardrop trailer is generally small, ranging from 4 feet (1.2 m) to 6 feet (1.8 m) in width and 8 feet (2.4 m) to 10 feet (3.0 m) in length. They are usually from 4 feet (1.2 m) to 5 feet (1.5 m) in height. Wheels and tires are usually outside the body and are covered by fenders. Since teardrop trailers are so light, usually less than 450 kg (1000 pounds), just about any vehicle can tow one and fuel consumption is minimally affected.

There is room inside a teardrop trailer for two people to sleep as well as storage for clothes and other items. Outside, in the rear under a hatch, there is usually an area for cooking referred to as the galley. Teardrop trailers tend to have lighting and other electrical power supplied by battery, although some have mains power hookups like regular travel trailers.

Some teardrop trailer owners participate in camping events for teardrop trailers (called 'gatherings'). The teardrop trailer phenomenon is not local to any one country. Builders reside throughout the Americas, Europe, Israel, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. In Australia they are known as teardrop campers. Their popularity has resulted in the establishment of several commercial manufacturing organisations, and in the import of some North American models."

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If you are thinking of building your own little teardrop, we have found ebay to be an awesome source for people selling cool  teardrop plan sets at very affordable prices.  

Finally, if you have a teardrop business or want one, this domain and website are for sale.  Feel free to make me an offer....

Reasonable offers will be considered, so please email your inquiries and offers here (using the subject heading "Custom Teardrops Domain).

Thank you!