Date:         Tue, 14 Mar 2006 20:32:10 -0800
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From:         Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon Tow Behinds Build your own Tear Drop Trailer
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And apparently they still are.  I've seen a few specials on cable/satellite
on the Travel Channel & local PBS on recent club revivals regarding
Teardrops.
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Jim Thompson
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On 3/14/06, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
>
> These little camper trailers are very cool!!
>
> I seem to remember reading somewhere that back in the 40's and 50's
> these little trailers - the Teardrop especially - - were the focus of
> clubs all over the country. They were extremely popular and there were
> campouts, tours, and what all, for those that were teardrop enthusiasts.
> There were a lot of variations, but the Teardrop was the most popular.
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver x2
>
> Doug F wrote:
>
> >I ran across this web-site that shows you how to build your own tear drop
> camping trailer. This would be a great looking and light weight tow behind
> for any vanagon.  It cold be used just to haul extra stuff or have another
> place for kids to sleep etc.
> >
> >This would make a really fun project, it's simple enough that you might
> actually finish it and not end up divorced and broke.  (grin)
> >
> >Check it out
> >
> >http://www.uncledennyscorner.com
>