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it's more "affordable" than the dwr/airstream.... and sexier, too!

This is a joke, right?

I have no urge to camp but I still want one.

I could never spend that kind of money, beautiful as it may be. I'd love to have it but it's almost torturous looking at it- the price is outrageous.

The Teardrop has a huge, almost cult, following. The idea is to customize it so that it has all the necessities (including toileting). I've seen some hilarious kitschy Teardrops but also some very sleek designs.

It is cute, no doubt. However, for 24K I think I would want something more than a small metal box on wheels that doesn't even have a) a toilet, b) air conditioning.

Sometimes I just like seeing stuff on here that is attractive and inspirational. This is both even though it's out of my price range. I love it!

It reminds me of Andrea Zittel's work.

www.zittel.org

These were called "honeymoon homes" during the depression. Many of the originals were built with plans from magazines and from imagination in a garage. Several are still road worthy.

If the use of space and imagination light your fire, go to www.vintage-vacations.com for fabulous restorations. The links button takes you to a multitude of other cool trailer links including some for teadrop trailers. Craig Dorsey is a "guru" for those of us who love this kind of thing.

Fun stuff!

yeah, most of the hard core teardrop units are build it your self versions. big time cult item.

now i want to make one...

I've seen these at a lot of the classic car and woody shows and while they're pretty cool looking, I couldn't begin to even think about trying to sleep in one. All it took was putting my head inside one to get a better look and my claustrophobia kicked in. Good thing that show was held at the ocean!!

Cate - just checked out that website - pretty awesome!!

That price might be a bit misleading as teardrops can be had for as little as $3K, and go up from there, this is the first time I've ever seen one for sale at a price that high (but consider the source: Sundance! though it's nicely outfitted).

For those who are claustrophobic, I've seen some with peel back roofs (similar to a convertible car but with a bug screen) and a few with skylights. That may or may not help but some don't even sleep in their teardrop, use it to haul gear, and sleep in sleeping bags outside. I've only seen about 25 in person, came upon a group while kayaking, and they were so cute we stopped to ask questions and had a tour of how each had customized their version.

Teardrops certainly suggest a simpler time and I love it for that alone!

I have no urge to camp but I still want one.

My response exactly. What is it about certain shapes and colors that speak directly to the reptilian brain, and what they say is, "Buy me!"?

Show me a 1:24-scale version, and I'd be on it like white cat hair on black pants.