Another Teardrop Trailer

I was searching 'VW Camper' on eBay today, as I often do, and this appeared in the listings .... looks familiar

www.tourcraft.co.uk

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/teardrop-caravan-camping-glamping-custom-hotrod-vw-camper-trailer-folding-tent-/140846792397?pt=UK_Campers_Caravans_Motorhomes&hash=item20cb1f7ecd#ht_2099wt_1397

£4995 if bought direct via eBay but if you go to their distributors, one of them is offering it for £3995. Bargain.

As you say bargain - just don't tell Danbury!

I like the fact that they also have a range of accessories at really reasonable prices.

Very tempted.

Dear Father Christmas............

We sell that version too!

jj123vw wrote:

We sell that version too!

When you say you sell that version too Jason, are you selling it for £3995 as well?

Tourcraft's gallery now even features a shot of one they've delivered to Danbury.

http://www.tourcraft.co.uk/

OK, now I'm confused. How do you get from £5k to £9k?

Guys FYI there's different versions available..... sizes and build quality are different too. We sell them all, but suggest our deluxe Danbury version. Main differences are detailed here :

Specs for cheap standard model :

Front to back table layout with benches either side
American white oak affect fininsh and genuine veneers on roof
Basic foam and cushions
Painted chassis
6 month warranty
13" standard steel rims 4x100pcd
Single rcd socket 240volt
Single 10w light
Lighter than rest at 350kg gvw 550kg
15ah leisure battary
240v hook up
Rrp £4995

Cherrydrop
As above but.
Double socket rcd protected
Realwood venners and hand finished selected american cherry and canadian maple
Solid american cherry ribs with maple veneers paneling
3.5amp c tec charger and 25ah leisure battary
Higher grade foam and piped cushions
Painted chassis
1 year warranty
Unladen weight 450kg gvw 550kg
Rrp £6995

From November 1st all trailers will need type aproval therefore an aditional £200 to be added for VOSA.

Extras
Avtex 16" tv dvd freeview with live pause and usb facility £559
Skylight £299
Space kit. (Extra cupboard at rear additional storage under floor netting pockets and door cards. £885
Upgraded power faciltys POA
Kitchen pullout £POA
Sink tap and pump £POA

The deluxe Danbury version:
Bigger size
Galvanized chassis
3 Year warranty
Higher grade running gear
Same pcd wheels as campers (no spare needed)
Stronger chassis
Skylight as standard
Higher payload
Different interior layout with optional matching units
Addditional cover strips and finishing touches

Thanks for the explanation Jason

Quite like the look of this one, full of interesting features, (bed converts into a settee, and roof has solar panels etc in other vids) unfortunately doesn't answer the question if they are available in UK.

Prices between £8000 and £10,000


http://www.caravantimes.co.uk/news/people/human-interest/the-miniature-gidget-retro-teardrop-camper--is-not-so-miniature--$21385506.htm

Looks good - their website is here: GIDGET

Been looking at those recently (GIDGET)

Out of all I've viewed they are one of the better ones and at the moment with the dollar as it is i would think they are a good buy. Obviously there is shipping involved and im not too sure about duties and taxes etc, but they are quite innovative.

In fact i was thinking of inquiring on here if anyone knows of a really good manufacturer of teardrops in the UK as i have had talks with 2 manufacturers recently as i am wanting to start retailing them.
But the problem arises that i cannot get them in volume as most of the manufacturers either produce them on a small bespoke scale or as a sideline to another main company.

So if anyone knows of a possible supplier for me, please let me have there contact details.

Which one do you have at the moment, Timmm?

Had a quick look on their facebook page, and as a rough guestimate it costs about £1700 for shipping to US, not sure how that would compare to UK. Due to high demand, delivery is about 6 months from time of order.

Abs, i have bought a second hand one made by teardroptrailers. It really is great with a rear kitchen and a new blow up awning was thrown in with it as well.

We only gave £2500 inc the awning. Was going to have it wrapped but have decided to have a new one made now so will sell ours soon.

Dizzy, The GIDGET has really good write ups from everywhere but i think the company aren't as big as they portray, which seems to be the same for a lot of the manufacturers as ive found out.