over the weekend i got to look at a couple of teardrop type small vans
this one i liked the best , 500 kg and I could stand up in it, im only 5,something..
this is me standing up in it
video (sorry about quality ,off my old mobile )
the little guy
my mazda 2
inside
hope this helps some one...
i wouldd mind the first one, but would have to see how id go towing,
jimricho said
06:55 PM Jun 7, 2010
All but the smallest of vehicles should have no trouble towing it. Think about how comfortable you would be when the weather turns foul, particularly with an external kitchen. Only you can be the judge of that.
If you don't feel confident about towing you can always do a towing course, maybe you should factor the cost of that into your budget.
Jim
milo said
07:12 PM Jun 7, 2010
jimricho wrote:
All but the smallest of vehicles should have no trouble towing it. Think about how comfortable you would be when the weather turns foul, particularly with an external kitchen. Only you can be the judge of that.
If you don't feel confident about towing you can always do a towing course, maybe you should factor the cost of that into your budget.
Jim
yeah, thats why i lked the first one, it has an kitchen inside!
Allara said
07:21 PM Jun 7, 2010
Milo
That doesn't look much bigger than a swag! Have you thought of a camper van? They should be light and at least you would have more room. Try and hire one to try out before you buy something you may find too small, and as Jim says, in bad weather, particularly with your dog, you will find it very tight.
Good luck, remember 'don't rush in'.
Cheers
Allara
Sheba said
07:42 PM Jun 7, 2010
They're cute and easy towing Milo, but personally I think a Pop-top Slide-on would be more comfortable. The Northstar with the Toilet and Shower looked great, and you wouldn't have 2 sets of Rego, Insurance, and Tyres to worry about.
Your choice though.
Cheers,
Sheba
milo said
08:18 PM Jun 7, 2010
the north star is a long way off and a pipe dream , the first one would be great for me.. as i could stand up in that one
-- Edited by milo on Monday 7th of June 2010 08:20:49 PM
jimricho said
08:45 PM Jun 7, 2010
To add to my previous comments I think these teardrops are only suitable for a weekender.
If you are not planning to upgrade your vehicle you will be quite limited in what you can tow. I mentioned on a previous post that maybe a little A Van would perhaps be more suitable. My little Goldstream at 1350kg ATM would be a struggle (if legal) for your car. I recently camped beside an A Van that was being towed with a Rav4 without any problems, note however my knowledge of these is very limited so you'll have to research this further. They had an simple awning/annexe that made the set up quite comfortable.
Make sure you thoroughly think through you own circumstances, needs and wants, budget, type of travelling you're planning etc, and select a rig based on this, not the other way round.
Also list the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of set-ups as this will help "clear your head" to make a decision.
dazren said
09:17 PM Jun 7, 2010
Gidday MILO,!! ALLARA, HAS OFFERED YOU SOME SENSIBLE ADVICE, Please do not rush into any hasty decision, I looked at your photo's and they do look cute' but cute is not always practical,!! the Teardrop may be ok for a weekend away, but not for any extended period of time, so dwell on it for a while, your not in any great hurry, so take your time and get it as right as you can, I have been researching the changeover of my vehicle and van for when i have the time to make more extended trips. I have been looking for about 4 months, and changed my mind 3 times, we all have different, ideas and needs, but the decision will be biting into our budgets, so we need to consider all options, and then re-consider it again, to be sure it will do what we want it to, as if a few months down the track you wish to change to something else, you will lose money, so listen to Allara she is on the right track, [and i love her dogs ] Also from the blogs you have sent in over the last few months. I agree with' Sheba' the Northstar with toilet/shwr, would be a much more practical unit for you, especially if it has a rollout awning, but this is your call, OK just think about it, THEN think about it again, then speak to the forum, these guys [and girls ] won't let you down, regards dazren
milo said
10:02 PM Jun 7, 2010
yep, been thinking , looking, and thinking.. hurts me head
Onedodger said
02:50 PM Jun 8, 2010
Milo, Whilst I admire the rig behind your mazda I hope you do not go on the road with those gas bottles on the back. Not only is it illegal but downright dangerous. I would go with the others advice and look around for something a little bigger if you intend to do a reasonable trip. The first pic of the teardrop would be far more suitable for a reasonable trip. However as always we a dictated to by the hip pocket so good luck with your rig.
goinsoon said
07:12 PM Jun 8, 2010
Geez you wouldnt wanna fart in bed
GypsyWanderers said
08:36 PM Jun 8, 2010
would not want to snore lol
Allara said
12:02 AM Jun 9, 2010
goinsoon wrote:
Geez you wouldnt wanna fart in bed
At least he would be warm...
denninelli said
06:04 PM Jun 10, 2010
I've got a Little Robin Mini - 10 ft, lowline poptop. Its good for 2 chihuahuas and me. Rear door. Has an annex to go out the back but its a pain unless you're going to be anywhere for at least 3 nights. Also have a bag awning for warmer weather or quick stops. Runners on each side so can put up canvas awning either side of van as well if I like. . I've used it for up to four weeks at a time. Only time its a pain is in wet weather where I can stand up from one bed and turn around to the other for exercise. Whoopeee. But its also only 500kg tare. I did a learning towing weekend years ago and it was excellent. I've had this current van for ten years and intend to continue using it until I'm not fit to tow..... may that be a long way away.
-- Edited by denninelli on Thursday 10th of June 2010 06:07:06 PM
-- Edited by denninelli on Thursday 10th of June 2010 06:08:32 PM
gold dandelion said
09:40 PM Jun 10, 2010
Saw a Coramal Sillohette 451 for sale at Coromal Cannington, 2nd hand, looks well looked after, asking 33,000 should be able to barter, 40,000 new.
lilly said
03:06 PM Jun 27, 2010
I have been looking at teardrop camper seem to be good to tow and set up as well as i will be travaling solo ... as for cooking in them when weather is bad would be no differnet then camper trailer of camper van you will still be outside answer would be make sure your annex is right over the back of capmer so it all under cover .... have seen full annex that cover who unit
-- Edited by milo on Monday 7th of June 2010 08:20:49 PM
Whilst I admire the rig behind your mazda I hope you do not go on the road with those gas bottles on the back. Not only is it illegal but downright dangerous.
I would go with the others advice and look around for something a little bigger if you intend to do a reasonable trip.
The first pic of the teardrop would be far more suitable for a reasonable trip.
However as always we a dictated to by the hip pocket so good luck with your rig.
-- Edited by denninelli on Thursday 10th of June 2010 06:07:06 PM
-- Edited by denninelli on Thursday 10th of June 2010 06:08:32 PM
I have been looking at teardrop camper seem to be good to tow and set up as well as i will be travaling solo ... as for cooking in them when weather is bad would be no differnet then camper trailer of camper van you will still be outside answer would be make sure your annex is right over the back of capmer so it all under cover .... have seen full annex that cover who unit