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Re: A 800 lbs. teardrop trailer that can sleep 4 people!?!??
« Reply #15 on: April 06, 2023, 08:59:55 PM »
One more.
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Thanks for sharing! (Re: A 800 lbs. teardrop trailer)
« Reply #16 on: April 06, 2023, 11:09:47 PM »
Dear Blick and WeatherCat users with road-trip inclinations,

Thanks for sharing.  Many teardrop trailers and related trailers where created from kits or plans.  Your son-in-law has been very resourceful.  Good for him!

Cheers, Edouard

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Re: A 800 lbs. teardrop trailer that can sleep 4 people!?!??
« Reply #17 on: April 07, 2023, 02:54:50 AM »
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Re: A 800 lbs. teardrop trailer that can sleep 4 people!?!??
« Reply #18 on: April 07, 2023, 02:59:45 AM »
Hahahaha. Her name is Tessa.
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Re: Trailers with highest resale value. (Re: A 800 lbs. teardrop trailer)
« Reply #19 on: April 09, 2023, 04:06:21 PM »
It is interesting to note the how the trailers are fabricated.  4 of the 8 are molded fiberglass like Steve's Oliver trailer.  2 of the 8 are riveted aluminum like an Airstream.  Only 2 of the list use conventional RV construction techniques.

Cheers, Edouard

P.S. Are you ever going to post some photos of your new "caravan" Steve?

Since Airstream was purchased by Thor Industries, the quality has dropped by a huge margin. So many customer complaints, to failing cabinets (doors falling of leaving the dealership, entire cabinets falling off), rotting floors, and much more. A large proportion of new Oliver owners are dissatisfied Airstream owners. When we started looking mid last year, used Oliver trailers (two to three years old) were selling for more than the original price.

Photos coming soon
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Vintage Airstream eye-candy. (Re: A 800 lbs. teardrop trailer)
« Reply #20 on: April 16, 2023, 10:54:26 PM »
Dear WeatherCatters with road-trip inclinations,

Once a day I do my eBay window shopping for Buick parts and vintage trailers.  This afternoon there is a 1965 Airstream Caravel for sale:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/354723209213

Okay, the ad by itself won't interest many folks on this forum, but the ad features a photo of the trailer parked in Yosemite:



It is such a pretty picture that I couldn't resist sharing.

Enjoy!

Edouard

P.S.   ;)  . . . . . So Steve, have you gotten reservations to take Curiosity to Yosemite yet? . . . . .  [lol]

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Re: Vintage Airstream eye-candy. (Re: A 800 lbs. teardrop trailer)
« Reply #21 on: April 17, 2023, 02:40:22 PM »

P.S.   ;)  . . . . . So Steve, have you gotten reservations to take Curiosity to Yosemite yet? . . . . .  [lol]
Nope! I've had my fill of crowded national parks, and we now search out lesser known natural and geological locations. Having a boatload of batteries and solar allows us to stay away from as many people as possible.
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1935 Bowlus Road Chief (Re: A 800 lbs. teardrop trailer)
« Reply #22 on: May 13, 2023, 11:26:48 PM »
Dear WeatherCatters with road-trip inclinations,

My usual online window-shopping discovered something that I think people will enjoy seeing.   On eBay is for sale a 1935 Bowlus Road Chief which are the trailers that came before Airstream.  Here is the link:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185892498045

Here is one picture as a teaser:



It is just a beautiful example of a unique machine that has received a top-notch restoration. 

Enjoy the eye-candy!

Edouard

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Citroën introducing a retro-camper. (Re: A 800 lbs. teardrop trailer)
« Reply #23 on: October 10, 2023, 11:06:29 PM »
Dear WeatherCatters with road-trip inclinations,

This is about as far off-topic as you can get, but this is too cute not to share.  Hemmings Motor News has an article on a new camper van by Citroën:

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/citroen-type-holidays/

What makes it special is that it has very old-school styling.  As the article relates: "At first glance, the vintage-inspired camper resembles the 1940s classic Citroën H Van, a design that was once prevalent in Europe. That’s because it was designed by Italian coachbuilder Caselani, known for creating other “neo-retro” body styles."  Here is a photo from the article:



At the very least, it should bring a quick smile to your face!

Cheers, Edouard

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Re: A 800 lbs. teardrop trailer that can sleep 4 people!?!??
« Reply #24 on: October 17, 2023, 10:09:00 PM »
Too cute is right. AT 800 pounds, it might be a good candidate for electric vehicle towing!

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Towing EVs are a hot topic in RV community. (Re: A 800 lbs. teardrop trailer)
« Reply #25 on: October 17, 2023, 11:27:41 PM »
Dear Michael and WeatherCatters with road-trip inclinations,

Too cute is right. AT 800 pounds, it might be a good candidate for electric vehicle towing!

Thus far towing a significant trailer with an electric vehicle hasn't been very practical because of the reduced range.  However, the RV community is keen on having such a vehicle made available to them and various auto makers have made promises of such a vehicle.  Since my hopes are for a retro tow vehicle, I'm not keeping up with this, but there is definitely a lot of buzz in the various publications on the topic.

Edouard 

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Re: A 800 lbs. teardrop trailer that can sleep 4 people!?!??
« Reply #26 on: October 20, 2023, 10:57:43 PM »
You are correct. Range reduction when towing with an EV can be as much as 50%. Significant range reduction also occurs with gas vehicles towing, but gas vehicles typically have more range to start with and gas stations for refilling are everywhere. So if you want to tow a trailer, best go with a gas vehicle.

On another note: I just got back from a cross-country road trip, coast to coast, (ended up being 12,000 miles) in an electric vehicle (I wasn't towing anything). Charging infrastructure was more than adequate for the trip and cost us 50% less than if we had been in an economical gas vehicle.

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Electric RVs have arrived. (Re: A 800 lbs. teardrop trailer)
« Reply #27 on: October 21, 2023, 09:53:31 PM »
Dear Michael and WeatherCatters with road-trip inclinations,

This thread is definitely off-topic, but I suppose this forum has low enough traffic that it doesn't matter too much.

You are correct. Range reduction when towing with an EV can be as much as 50%. Significant range reduction also occurs with gas vehicles towing, but gas vehicles typically have more range to start with and gas stations for refilling are everywhere. So if you want to tow a trailer, best go with a gas vehicle.

Yes you are correct.  Unfortunately, that is very much the issue with respect to my trusty wagon.  I upgraded to a big-block engine to have sufficient pulling power to cope with a mid-sized vintage airstream trailer.  However, gas mileage has suffered.  I will need to have a large custom gas tank fabricated so that I have enough range to make this scheme practical.

On the other hand, electric motorhomes are already starting to show up on the market:

https://motorhomefaqs.com/electric-motorhomes-the-future-is-here/

On another note: I just got back from a cross-country road trip, coast to coast, (ended up being 12,000 miles) in an electric vehicle (I wasn't towing anything). Charging infrastructure was more than adequate for the trip and cost us 50% less than if we had been in an economical gas vehicle.

Congratulations on your success!  However, I'm sure the reason the charging infrastructure only sufficient because electric cars remain relatively rare.

It is true that the energy costs of an electric vehicle will be less because electricity can be produced much more efficiently than the power produced by an internal combustion engine.  However, at the moment there are significant subsidies associated charging stations.  So, those saving may not remain as large in the future.

Edouard

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Re: A 800 lbs. teardrop trailer that can sleep 4 people!?!??
« Reply #28 on: October 21, 2023, 09:56:37 PM »
Thanks to both of you for sharing. I lived in Belgium for a couple of years in the 70s and saw loads of Citroën vehicles, but not many campers.
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