Gidget Retro Teardrop Camper
 

$15,000 and no toitee pot.
Cute little rig, though.
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2 things I don't like: Can't stand in it, have to go outside to cook. One BIG reason to get a camper is to get out of the weather, including the ability to cook for yourself. And having no way to step into it, just straigth to bed is just too much like a tent, IMHO.

Personally, I don't need a toilet when camping. Either there is facilities or when in BFE, the world is your bathroom. Nothing is more gross than putting a deuce into a porta-potty in a confined space.

I have a slide in truck popup camper. Like this. Of course you need a truck. But it checks all the boxes for me, including the ability to 4x4 into the back country and also go down the freeway at full speed (CA has 55 mph speed limit for trailering).

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I prefer something with a little more space. I dirt camped for decades. If I'm at a place with hookups, five to ten minutes until I'm set up. If dry camping (no hookups) 2-3 minutes and 3 or 4 buttons to push.

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Holy Crap!, boys. Take the thing on its own terms.
:)

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LOL HUGH! That's an order of magnitude bigger and more expensive too! Haha!

Here is mine, cross posting from the Ram Ecodiesel thread. I like BFE camping ... muddy boots and a wet dog need to fit in there too. That trailer won't qualify. But Hugh's camper would. ;)

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This is my go-to-the-races setup.

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That Gidget would make me feel claustrophobic. This looks kind of interesting.

Caravane Alto 1723

I miss my little Starcraft slide in popup camper. It had a cool full height door on it and everything inside that one or maybe two people could need.

Going by the video I would guess it's back heavy. That would make towing it "interesting".

I like this...more room...more stuff...more fun.

Yeah, and a weight of 1715 lbs plus whatever you toss inside. Could be interesting.

That is a neat design with the pull out section forward expanding the interior space.
These are an interesting nitch , more than a tent, barely a camper.
I do like the look of them.
Saw this beautiful home made wooden one.

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But at 15k. That's 2/3 of the cost of my motorhome.

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Similarly this sprinter based airstream interstate at almost three times the cost of my coach and S C tow vehicle combined seems an interesting choice.

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I do envy their 18/20 mpg!

Sure am glad that fuel prices have been low for my long summer trip.

Cheers Richard

Nice! But $30k+? And you still need to tow it at 55 mph. New RV prices are ridiculous. The slide in popup campers are $20k new when half way decently equipped. Compact RV solutions hold their value much better than large setups, like Richard's. I guess the market is bigger and on trailers, everyone can tow a compact ...

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Wife wants a Safari Condo teardrop camper. I can't justify the $25k price.
http://youtu.be/YPJVInxvu_Y
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I always liked the three Airstream Bambi's Ralph Lauren styled. One was Nautical, one Western (my favorite of the three) and one Army Surplus.

Oops here's the photos. Sorry.

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Nautical
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Western
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Army Surplus
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Nautical for me! http://www.sandpiper565.com/images/a...oat_avatar.gif

George.

That pop up rides in the truck full time? Is it a B to unload/load?


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I keep it in there if there are back to back trips. Its been in there for a couple weeks now and coming out after LD weekend. My wife drives the truck around town on short distances, so no big deal.

When going to the woods I take the lift legs off, which is 3 bolts each corner < 15 minutes with air tools. With legs installed, it takes 15 minutes to unload with a power drill cranking the lift legs.

Loading the unit takes more time, as backing up into it and lowering it requires more careful steps and time to center it and tie it down etc. I timed it and it is about 30 minutes.

Overall it isn't a big PITA. It sure beats putting up tents. During hunting season it stays in the truck quite a bit. My wife isn't too annoyed yet, but there may be a sedan in her future for in town trips. ;)

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just noticed my friend has this nice little teardrop camper for sale

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As a "Man Of Leisure", I like to travel in a 50's Vickers Westmoreland...

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Thx. Can you drop the legs and use the pop up without the truck?


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How much?


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just passed by his house and he wasn't home.. I can check back later
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For 5k more you can get one that goes in the water:
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http://www.roamingtimes.com/rvreports/10/2014-sealander-caravan-trailer-and-yacht.aspx

My sister bought one for her triathalon races. They're very nice! Shower and a toilet too.

That thing is cute as a bug!
Porsche wheels?

Chrome City!
Very nice, though.

I bought a new MB 26 foot Sprinter.
18+ mpg in town...26+ at road speed.
Turbo V6 diesel and 6 spd paddle shift tranny...maybe 5 spd, can't remember.
Took a $35k hit when I sold it a year later.
A lovely rig, to say the least.
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previous owner towed it behind one of these. in matching color

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talked to my friend this morning.. he wants $5000 for the camper.. a/c, toilet, shower. other than clutter from last camping trip it looks to be in good shape.. he has a new bigger camper and doesn't need it anymore

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That's a good deal. I think. Hmmm


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actually in person it's very nice..he just needs to clean his stuff out the inside.. 80 something yrs old he's in no hurry

thanks John.

i'm gonna show that to my wife. it is pretty much the color i dont want :) but whatever.

that one looks older. the AC seems to be on the floor. and it does have a shower?

i might need to talk to your associate.. not sure, i have several pokers in the fire. :(

Yes. You will have to drop it on a support. Legs are too tall to drop it on the ground. Easiest is an X made from 1' wide plywood. Many of the people running these light weight popups drop them if they are in camp for more than a few days. Still can use a drill for quick work - battery operated.

I would imagine a chain saw (always in my truck when going deep into the woods) to cut 3 even length logs of dead wood will do the job as well!

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That trailer johnco posts - you better be <6'. I guess Vash, you qualify? ;)

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The Sultan of Swing! I've never seen one of those!

^^WOW. that is really something different.
Very stylish for sure. Seems to share some style features with high end caskets.
May just be me, but the handle on the waist line. Looks like some tall guys are about to carry it to the hearse.