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Welcome to the Teardrop Trailer Links Page!
These are teardrop related links to web sites on the Web that I have been able to locate thus far. Hopefully, they will all work for you! If there is a problem with a link, please email me through the link below and let me know. As I did not create the sites that the links send you to, I can take no responsibility for their content. I have personally visited each and every site in depth and feel that their content is suitable for all ages. Have Fun!
Each of these sites contain links to other sites. Since the wheel [in this case , LINKS] have already been created, I see no reason to duplicate the links. As you peruse the world of cyberspace and you happen to discover a site, however obscure, that relates to Teardrop Trailers in any way, shape or form, please send me the URL address so that I can add it to the links page. If you come across a link that is "broken", please contact me so that I can find out why it doesn't work. Keep in mind that the web is a constantly changing entity with a life of it's own. If you come across a site that intrigues you, by all means bookmark it so that you can easily return at a later date. Another suggestion, print the pages that you like, you never know, it may not be there the next time that you try to log in, and that information that you have come back for is long gone into cyberspace...
Teardrops.net
Grant and Lisa Whipp, the publishers of Tales & Trails
, the original teardrop newsletter, have finally decided to take the plunge and establish themselves
on "The Web".
As has been their philosophy with Tales & Trails , they are keeping their web site clean and simple without a lot of glitz and showmanship.
Their motto is:
"Life moves a little slower when you are on teardrop time."
Their site is constantly evolving, so check back often to see what they are up to!
Teardrop Searches
When I first started researching teardrop trailers, there were very few web sites. Now, when you do a search, you will be amazed at the results! Grab a beverage of your choice and click on one the links below. Plan to spend some time though, there are a LOT of links available!
Pass the word!
The gang at Teardrops.net have their finger on the pulse Check out
of what is happening in the teardrop world.
DESTINATIONS!
A Calendar of Teardrop Gatherings and Teardrop-Friendly Events
Teardrop Message Boards
Here
are several discussion boards that are about teardrop trailers.
Pass the word!
Teardroptimes. "The Most Frequently-Visited Teardrop Message Board on the Net!" Hosted by Jim, Pam & Ziggy the Wilddog. Thanks guys!
Tearjerkers Teardrop Trailers. At groups.yahoo.com, TearJerkers is an informal group of people who share their love of teardrop trailers.
Teardrop Campers At groups.yahoo.com, Teardrop Campers is a meeting place for Teardrop Camper fans in Australia.
Teardrops & Tiny Travel Trailers or T&TTT for short. At Teardrops & Tiny Travel Trailers, the talk is about teardrops, tiny trailers and all related subjects. Have an idea that is ready to burst the confines of a traditional teardrop? This is the place to share your ideas! Thanks Mike!.
Teardrop Trailers. At groups.yahoo.com, Teardrop Trailers is a message board for [what else?], teardrop trailers.
Teardrop Sites
Wilddog Productions. This is the best site for teardrops that I have seen so far! It covers the 4th Dam gathering. Tons of photos. The photos take quite a while to load, but well worth the wait.
TearDroppers Anonymous. New teardroppers with the fever! Drop by and visit with the proud "parents" of a new teardrop and follow along as they explore the joys of teardropping!
S.C.T.T Southern California Touring Tears. A group of teardrop owners in southern California that are motivated to make their teardrop presence known.
TearJerkers- A group of Teardroppers with members in the US,Canada,New Zealand & Europe.
Individual sites covering building/restoration:
Bob Fischer. GREAT information. A MUST SEE! Bob's site includes a list of past and present trailer plans and how they may be obtained. Bob also takes us through the design, construction and maiden voyage of his teardrop trailer.
Jim and Linda. Check out their "little corner of paradise." How come I'm always the last to know about other teardrop sites?! And Linda says that Jim's retired... Hobbies, friends, family, travel...
LARRY'S OFF-ROAD TEARDROP TRAILER CONSTRUCTION PAGE . Follow along as Larry shares the construction of his "Baja" teardrop. This teardrop is being constructed for some SERIOUS off road use. I can see Diane now, "Larry, do you really think that we can tow it through THERE?"
1FATGMC's Homepage. Sumner Patterson knows what he wants in a teardrop and has gone ahead and built it "his way". Go ahead and check it out as Sumner "steps out of the box" and walks you through the construction of this self designed trailer!
Gary Brown's Kit Home Page. Gary has taken the time and effort to document the restoration of his Kit teardrop. Take a look and benefit from all of his hard work.
David Miles British Teardrop Site.. David is in the midst of the construction of an "American style" teardrop. Follow along as he builds his teardrop "The British Way"...
Bob and Chris Frank are not only teardrop enthusiasts, but have other "wheeled" interests as well...
Airstream Sites:
Larger than a teardrop, but the "Bambi" is interesting in it's own right. The interest in the older trailers is evident here.
Vintage Airstreams.Specializing in 16 -
20 ft. vintage Airstreams from the late 50's thru mid 60's
Airstream Central. A comprehensive site dedicated to Airstream trailers. If you can not find what you need for your Airstream here, you might be in trouble...
A grab bag of sites:
The Shady Dell. Check out The Shady Dell R.V. and Campground sites in Bisbee, Arizona. A nostalgic trip back in time... Does anyone remember "Area 51" in Roswell, New Mexico? See what
Tincan Tourists.Their "emblem" consisted of a tincan soldered to the radiator cap of their automobile. These were the true "pioneers" of automobile camping as we know it today. This is a group dedicated to the fellowship of the road.
Huell Howser."Visiting... With Huell Howser" Check out episode #609 "Teardrop Trailers". Huell spends the day with The Southern California Touring Tears [A Teardrop Club in Southern California] PBS
Iowa Boys."Trailers for sale or rent..." I don't think that this is what Roger Miller had in mind when he wrote "King of the road"... These "good old boys" are actually in California. Check out what gems they have come up with...
Vintage Vacations."A site for trailerites who are devoted to the restoration and preservation of pre-1960, non-Airstream travel trailers" Now this site is what it's all about...
Microcaravan News.The British call teardrops "microcaravans". Cross "The Pond" and see what is happening in the microcaravan world... February 25, 2000, David Miles has taken over the editing for Steve Pepper. Stop by and take another look!
Lost Highways.They have revamped their site. Drop in and see what gems they have to offer for your viewing pleasure.
Teardrop Manufacturers/Plans:
Tiny Tears. Finally! The east
coast has been heard from.
Here is a brand new teardrop manufacturer.
Check them out, drop them a line!
Teardrop 2000. The Special Vehicles Company in Michigan has introduced a new "enviromentally friendly" teardrop.
Shadow Teadrops. Hunter Outdoor Products offer their "Shadow" teardrop in either an 8 foot or 10 foot version. Numerous options are available.
The September, 1947 MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED Trailer for Two. Justin Jennings has spent a LOT of time making this Acrobat.PDF file of the September, 1947 MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED Trailer for Two accessable to all. Thank you!
Kuffel Creek Press Teardrop Trailer Plans Kevin Hauser says it best in his own words "my frustration turned again toward the inadequate plans that caused unnecessary misery, wasted time and expense. If I, being an experienced craftsman, had trouble with them, how's the poor home handyman ever to cope? Fortunately, I was in the position to do something about it. I had written a book and started a publishing company a year earlier, and using that experience I set out to publish the best and most complete plans available in the world for a teardrop trailer. It should allow for the average builder to easily complete a successful project. It is with this goal in mind that I am producing the first of several models of trailer plans that will save you time, expense and frustration as you build a teardrop of your own."
Paul Butler Plans by Paul
Butler. Check out "teardrop camp pod: plan #403". A review of these plans were published in the October 1993 issue of Outdoor Life. This issue and his
book "Plywood Projects" is available through your
public library. The book contains a wealth of information about
working with plywood and utilizing the epoxy method of
construction.
October 27, 2002. After being a "lost link" since 1999, the Butler's have a new website. Check their site often as they add "new" plans.
Aussie Teardrop Campers. A new teardrop manufacturer from down under. Stop in and see how they teardrop in Austrailia. Is it true that water swirls counter clockwise going down the drain in Austrailia?
Parts/Suppliers Teardropparts.com.George Wilkerson has a supply of N.O.S. [new old stock] teardrop parts to help you restore your classic teardrop or construct a new one. Tell him that "George" sent you... Dexter Axles.Dexter Axles site
contains a wealth of technical information that will help you in
the selection of the correct axle for your teardrop. Many axles
are custom built to your specifications. So
if you have a "unique" design in mind, check out this
site! Torsion axles as well as leaf springs are available. Note that most information is in PDF file format and requires Adobe Acrobat which can be downloaded right at the site. Southwest Wheel Company RV
Salvage Yards: These
are various salvage yards around the country that specialize in
used RV parts. They dismantle about anything RV related and can
be a wealth of information as well as a valuable source for
locating those discontinued parts for that trailer that you are
restoring or building! If you find a source in your neck of the
woods, however obscure, Walt's
RV Supplies Cherokee RV Salvage. Orphan Parts.
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Having trouble finding a part for your RV? Here's an alphabetized
list of almost 50 companies that may be able to help you find it
-- from miscellaneous electrical devices, to original parts and
publications for specific brands.
You never know what
I might come up with...
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