"Gidget" Tear Drop Trailer with slideout to be made in US

wmoses wrote:

RobertRyan wrote:
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My suggestion collapsed it is more manoeuvrable in small spaces, but stretches to allow interior space.

Robert, I hope you are not banging your head on the wall too much at this point based on all the responses so far. Here are my 2 cents.

The front slide makes just as much sense as those US TTs that have a read (bed) slide - interior room is increased while side-side footprint is maintained. In this case even fore-aft footprint is maintained. The point is - space for the occupants is increased even if it does not meet with US sensibilities. The point is noted that since the A-frame already speaks to the lenght of the trailer it might as well be used for a permanently lengthened trailer, but (a) it would spoil the look, and (b) it would present a smaller "sail area" for cross winds, so towing stability will be unchanged.

I have a TT with 3 slides. This means when I get a spot I have to be concerned with objects to the sides, and curved pull-throughs that have trees are particularly a challenge. This little camper has no such issues, but interior space is increased. (Darn, perhaps I am repeating myself).

FWIW - I think it is a pretty cool cute little RV and I think that if it came to the US it would sell well (provided it is priced properly ;)). There are a lot of campers whol like teardrops and this one would be the cat's meow.

Thanks for taking the time to post your picture. I always like to see your posts of the RVs from Down Under. We can always learn from others and your posts certainly help to educated me on how RVers from OZ look at the same pasttime as we share here in NA.

One last question - how much does this trailer cost? ;)

Amen, Amen......I guess the nay sayer posters are just disgruntled unhappy folks

travelnutz wrote:
Jayco also makes an "A" frame quick folding insulated hardwall trailer 16'3" including the tongue to 22'4" long and weighs from 1915 to 2385 lbs and it's cheap to purchase here in the USA and Canada.

Sleeps 4 and has a dinette, fixed bed, countertops with sink and 17 gallons freshwater tank and 3 burner range top, drawers and storage, microwave, fiberglass sides and roof, window shades, 4" thick cushions even a 16,000 btu furnace with auto ignition, has standup walk around height when up, NO soft fabric sides or roof or anything on the ground to get wet, dirty, or mildew, spare tire and power roof vents, 4 corner jacks, 12V and 30 amp AC service, 11,500 btu A/C, and gets excellent fuel economy as it's only 62" high when folded down and going down the highways. Compact car very friendly and so easily towed with a little engine.

4 different models and can be manufactured with just the coach or with a large lockable storage box across the front or a rail fenced front porch for bikes, a grill, firewood, you name it. Lots of options and features not mentioned. GVWR is up to 4,150 lbs with 1260 to 1765 LB cargo carrying capacities. Makes a ultra cramped teardrop look beyond silly as it's not much larger than a teardrop but does so much more and all with the trailer and no need to load your tow vehicle full of stuff to haul it! A no brainer if small and very easy towing is what you want!

Sounds like a JAYCO commercial to me.....

That's cute.

I love little campers and cars, etc. Unfortunately at my size I just don't fit in them.

SkiMore wrote:

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Might be nice if they had a forum for small TTs and teardrops.

That is what this forum is.:) Look at the name of it. Teardrops are small trailers also. :W
Barney

NRALIFR wrote:


But could you tow it that way? I think not. There's no clearance for turning. The tongue would have to be even longer if the trailer body was made that long with no slide.

I think this topic is a good example of how some just don't get the concept of "small". I hear the same type of things all the time about truck campers. Granted mine is one of the behemoths of the TC spectrum, but the previous three were all smaller than the one that replaced it. The first one probably had a smaller footprint than that teardrop.

:):)

I get it now. You are correct.

Might be nice if they had a forum for small TTs and teardrops.

NRALIFR wrote:
But could you tow it that way? I think not. There's no clearance for turning. The tongue would have to be even longer if the trailer body was made that long with no slide.

Very good point, which I too missed.

NRALIFR wrote:
I think this topic is a good example of how some just don't get the concept of "small". I hear the same type of things all the time about truck campers.

Not only that but maybe they dont want to get the concept no matter how much it is pointed out that there are people who could see benefits in this type of trailer, and the reasons why that might be the case. I would not buy a teardrop for several reasons but that does not stop me from thinking that they are cool and they have their people. Same with Airstreams - I think that they are cool but I have my reasons for not seeing one in my future. Coming up from tenting, through popup and Hybrid trailers and now with a larger TT, I can appreciate the benefits of "small" and the desire some have to at least be closer to the concept of "camping" as opposed to "glamping" where we have to drag all our junk to a campground just as if we were home and having a barbecue in our backyard. ;)

SkiMore wrote:

RobertRyan wrote:

SkiMore wrote:

msgtord wrote:

SkiMore wrote:
What is the advantage of the slide? The tow length is the same with it in or out.

Well. I'm no rocket scientist, but it appears that the slide will give the occupants more interior room. As is the case with all trailer slides.

This isn't a side slide or a rear slide. I understand why slides normally make sense.

Look at the pictures with the slide in and out. It takes up the same foot print with the slide in or out. It seems to have all of the disadvantages of a slide and not of the advantages. Why make a slide that extends onto the extra long tongue? Why is this better than making it full length to start with.

My suggestion collapsed it is more manoeuvrable in small spaces, but stretches to allow interior space.

Look at the photos. It is the same length with the slide in or out.

But could you tow it that way? I think not. There's no clearance for turning. The tongue would have to be even longer if the trailer body was made that long with no slide.

I think this topic is a good example of how some just don't get the concept of "small". I hear the same type of things all the time about truck campers. Granted mine is one of the behemoths of the TC spectrum, but the previous three were all smaller than the one that replaced it. The first one probably had a smaller footprint than that teardrop.

:):)

Double_Haul wrote:
It makes no sense to me. Why not just make the teardrop portion bigger to fill the frame? No advantage to overall length, maneuverability or weight. I guess you need to be a tear drop fan to appreciate it

Yes I guess so

SkiMore wrote:

RobertRyan wrote:

SkiMore wrote:

msgtord wrote:

SkiMore wrote:
What is the advantage of the slide? The tow length is the same with it in or out.

Well. I'm no rocket scientist, but it appears that the slide will give the occupants more interior room. As is the case with all trailer slides.

This isn't a side slide or a rear slide. I understand why slides normally make sense.

Look at the pictures with the slide in and out. It takes up the same foot print with the slide in or out. It seems to have all of the disadvantages of a slide and not of the advantages. Why make a slide that extends onto the extra long tongue? Why is this better than making it full length to start with.

My suggestion collapsed it is more manoeuvrable in small spaces, but stretches to allow interior space.

Look at the photos. It is the same length with the slide in or out.

Still it appears the weight is mainly on the back when travelling.

RobertRyan wrote:

SkiMore wrote:

msgtord wrote:

SkiMore wrote:
What is the advantage of the slide? The tow length is the same with it in or out.

Well. I'm no rocket scientist, but it appears that the slide will give the occupants more interior room. As is the case with all trailer slides.

This isn't a side slide or a rear slide. I understand why slides normally make sense.

Look at the pictures with the slide in and out. It takes up the same foot print with the slide in or out. It seems to have all of the disadvantages of a slide and not of the advantages. Why make a slide that extends onto the extra long tongue? Why is this better than making it full length to start with.

My suggestion collapsed it is more manoeuvrable in small spaces, but stretches to allow interior space.

Look at the photos. It is the same length with the slide in or out.