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24/2/2013 at 7:43pm
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Could this possibly be the cutest caravan ever?!

teardrop trailer

Well, I am a very petite camper (at only 4ft 11.5) and this looks just like my size

Anyone out there own one of these?


24/2/2013 at 8:41pm
 Location: Kent Coast
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Very pretty indeed, tho I wouldn't fit one. Was on site in North Wales when one pulled in pulled by a motorbike and sidecar....Mick


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24/2/2013 at 8:45pm
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I'm sure it has a 6ft odd bed length so anybody could sleep in it. Lots caravans look 'cute' but 'practical' & 'user friendly' is usually squarish white box shaped.


24/2/2013 at 8:57pm
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I have one they are very easy to tow and setup .Had mine since 2009 and use it at least 3 times a year the only snag is condensation if you dont leave the vents open overnight. Try for a s/hand one as they are a bit pricey new .Also you can hire them to see if you like them first .Bags of info at this site TCGB.org. Happy Camping!


25/2/2013 at 8:30am
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Teardrops & micro caravans in general need to be seen as serving a different purpose to larger caravans & should not be directly compared. A Teardrop should be seen as just providing somewhere to sleep which many will find far better than a small tent, particularly in bad weather.

A teardrop provides an(arguably)more convenient package of sleeping & cooking facilities compared with a tent at the expense of towing & extra ferry cost if you go abroad.

Those that find a teardrop or micro suits their requirements will not necessarily see it as 'cute', or of course, vice versa.


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25/2/2013 at 2:52pm
 Location: West Midlands
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They are cute, maybe great for towing round France or somewhere hot, Don't think it would be much fun in uk weather, nowhere to sit in the rain

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28/2/2013 at 1:07am
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Looking at that picture.

Open the door in the rain to get in and the beds wet.

No heat? Condensation issues already mentioned.

Where do you put your wet items? How do you get in without soaking the bed?



28/2/2013 at 1:35am
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I tow one with my Smart for Two Cabrio. Photo in profile.

Grampian91. You need an awning (tailor made). Porta Potty, goes in there. Plus it gives shelter when getting in and out. There is a 3 speed roof vent fan (in/out) for condensation buid up.

Never needed any heat.



28/2/2013 at 1:14pm
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Quote: Originally posted by =Buccaneer= on 28/2/2013

I tow one with my Smart for Two Cabrio. Photo in profile.

Grampian91. You need an awning (tailor made). Porta Potty, goes in there. Plus it gives shelter when getting in and out. There is a 3 speed roof vent fan (in/out) for condensation buid up.

Never needed any heat.





I thought the Smart wasn't Type Approved for towing?



28/2/2013 at 3:18pm
 Location: West Sussex
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Have you checked out the new 'Cockpit' vans? Bigger than a teardrop with standing room. Half way between a teardrop and a lightweight caravan. If I had the money I would buy one! Collector vans of the future

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Becky



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