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Micro Caravans,
Teardrop Trailers, Tear Pod Trailers, Mi'Shell, Sleeper And Other Inventive Builds
  
New From Camp-Runner In 2011 The Splash
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The Splash - From Camp-Runner
Camp-Runner introduce their newest state of the art mini caravan in
2011 The
Camp Runner Splash that can be towed by the smallest of cars. It's fiberglass shell makes it strong, light and corrosive resistant.
It’s built to last and it weighs in at just 240Kgs. Look at the
design it is one good looking unit on the outside and take a look
inside on the
Camp Runner
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Check out what's available in
the micro sector with small caravans and trailers
gaining new interest in the UK. Well first in the
absence of a clear definition as to what we consider
fits into this section of Micro Units lets say we
are looking at compact caravans small caravans
with a hard shell. Some may prefer to refer to them
as trailers as in the term Teardrop Trailer but
essentially they are a small hard shelled unit that
can usually be towed by a very small car. So we are
not looking at folders or pop up units here
A Well Established Range From Teardrop Trailers Of Uckfield The
Turtle
We are advised that all Turtle Trailers have an EC Certificate
of Conformity.
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Turtle Cargo - The Entry Level Teardrop
Trailer
A real workhorse designed for maximum versatility, use this
unit to sleep in or remove the mattress and galley unit and
the Cargo transforms into a load hauler able to carry all sorts of
loads. Ideal for carrying the likes of your mountain bikes,
camping or hiking adventures, trips to the beach, great for fishing
or surfing holidays. Also the perfect way for enthusiasts to
travel to shows and events. The Cargo,
built to the highest spec, fully insulated, galvanised
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Turtle 1200 - What A Teardrop Trailer Should Be
A beautifully designed, comfortable and spacious interior with many
features you would normally only find on larger caravans.
Well equipped, the Turtle
1200 is at the forefront of the market in Teardrop
Trailers. It
has everything, great looks, fantastic galley,
plenty of storage space and a sunning interior.
The Turtle 1200's innovative design, aerodynamic shape and
lightweight construction is combined with wide sports alloy wheels and
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Turtle 1500 - The Flagship Of The
Turtle Range
The Turtle 1500 is the largest of
all the Turtle models, giving it a spacious interior and a 1500mm wide bed. Fit the optional awning, and the Turtle 1500
become the ultimate in compact family getaways. The tailgate
lifts to reveal the equipped galley with stove, fridge, water
supply and a quality worktop
with cupboards above. It also has a front locker box that houses the battery and
electrics, and provides additional storage space. Innovation at its
best - The Turtle 1500 |
Find out more about Turtle
Teardrop Trailers from Teardrop Trailers Of Uckfield East
Sussex
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The Classic Teardrop - The English
Caravan Company
A retro styled teardrop trailer from the English Caravan
Company. You may have seen one like it in the TV
programme "Ade In Britian". It's fully insulated and
lightweight for towing behind todays small economical
cars. Ideal for the weekend getaways, concerts or a cosy
weekend away almost anywhere. It comes with basic
cooking facilities and various options are available
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Find out more about
The English Caravan Company In
Bedford For Hand Built Teardrops
Teardrop
Trailers
A
selection of Teardrop Trailer are now available in
the UK and as these units grow in popularity so do the
variety of units that are available. The
benefits of such units are they often have a low
centre of gravity and low tow weight are easy to monuver, set up and can often be stored in the
garage. Other benefits are they are much cheaper to
buy than there full size equivalents. Many take on
the shape of a tear drop hence the name Teardrop
Trailer.
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All Sports Trail Load Hauler /
Sleeper
From a
family run company based in Rochdale who
also run a leisure manufacturing company
producing high class bespoke motorhomes.
Teardrop Trailer Hire And Sales have two
models in the range the All Sport Load
Hauler and the All Sport Sleeper
teardrop trailer
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Teardrop Trailers can be
traced back in history to the 1930's so its not a
new idea but modern thinking has vastly
improved the usability and popularity of these units
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ELF Caravans
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Luxury lightweight 2 berth Teardrop
caravans, built to your requirements,
handmade in Sheffield by quality
craftsmen, finished in your choice of
colour.
Small enough to store in a standard
garage but big enough to cater for all
outdoor activities. One piece fully
insulated outer shell ensures that the
ELF is fully weatherproof against all
the elements come rain or shine.
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A very modern camping unit, the teardrop
trailer has been transformed from an idea back in the 30's to today
ultra modern looking units available from a host of manufacturers in
the UK and abroad.
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Diddyvans
The Diddyvans Teardrop's streamlined
shape, small and lightweight
construction allow it to be towed by the
smallest of cars such as a mini. The
Diddyvans teardrop trailer is the
perfect compromise between a tent and a
caravan, with cosy sleeping compartment
and a rear kitchen area if you choose to
have one
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More and more teardrop
trailer manufactures, are offering custom build options, some
allowing you to customise their basic build to make your teardrop
trail reflect your needs and tastes whilst others allow you to to
provide a complete specification for them to construct. A great
opertunity to put your mark on your teardrop
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The KiNG TiKi
Easy to
stow, easy to tow, the KiNG TiKi classic
vintage style teardrop trailers are
Individually hand built to exacting
specifications, using the finest methods
and materials available. Choose from the
base model trailer right up to a full
custom trailer. They will turn heads
wherever you take them. Interior and
exterior options are as varied as your
imagination. light enough to be towed by
a Mini, an ultra cool retro looking
teardrop trailer
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Retro styles and finishes and
modern looks are all available in the shape of a
teardrop trailer. External finishes are just as
varied with wood, aluminium and moulding being used
by various manufactures. What look would you choose
for your teardrop trailer?
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The Tear
Pod
The Teardrop Trailer from Tearpod
Leisure Ltd. Claimed by the makers to be
the ultimate Teardrop Trailer /
Caravan. Detachable hitch, Inbuilt hob
and sink with shower tap, a comfortable
modern unit with a more modern look than
some of the other teardrop trailers
available in the UK
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More On The Tear Pod
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You can buy or hire a Teardrop Trailer from
Teardrop Trailer Hire And Sales, so if you just want to try one out
it may be an idea to hire one before you buy
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Sleeper
A lightweight unit available from
Teardrop Caravans UK and built in
Leicester. These units can be towed by a
small car or trike, weighs around 130kg
so can be towed by almost any car. A
budget unit able to take a 4' X 6' 6"
mattress
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Mi’Shell
Camping in a hard shell. Check out Mi’Shell a micro unit with a difference,
not your conventional tear shape
associated with many small units. An
ultra light hard shelled unit that can
be towed by trikes and small cars.
Designed for
trikers and with weight a major concern
the Mi'Shell is cheaper and lighter than
most micro units currently available and
is sure to be of interest to trike and
small car owners alike
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Mi'Shell |
Not all micro units are tear
shaped, the MiShell from Turtle Trailers proving to
be one of the alternative to the teardrop shape but
providing a similar size unit to traditional
teardrop builds
Camp-Runner
Another company worth keeping an eye on
is Camp-Runner. New for 2011 Camp-Runner
hits the UK market with its new
website and a selection of models. Here
we have the
Mediterane
a cool looking teardrop trailer.
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Other models available from Camp Runner include
the Alpina, Cargo and the Buzz
Micro Or Small Caravans
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The Going Cockpit Caravan kitchen, gas hob mains and
12 volt electric, double bed and dining table - available
again in the UK at
Red
Lion Caravans |
A long standing maker
of small caravans is Freedom. They claim a life expectancy
of around 25 years from these vans and thats a real bargain
when you look how reasonable priced they are
Freedom Caravans |
Tab Caravans, a very modern looking range of caravans, great
designs and eye catching looks. Many models to choose from
with loads of optios to personalise your caravan Tab
Caravans |
Check Out
More Links To Teardrop Trailers Micro Caravans
And Other Inventive
Builds
Teardrop Trailers Uckfield
for Turtle Trailers
Uckfield East Sussex Tel: Terry
Smith
01825 840059 Mobile: 07980 241115
Email:
terry@teardroptrailers.co.uk
Elf Caravans
Luxury lightweight 2 berth Teardrop Caravans
Sheffield
enquiries@elfcaravans.co.uk
Teardrop Trailer Hire And Sales
For All Sport Trail And Load Hauler
Rochdale Lancashire Tel: 01706 256142 Mobile : 07831 610099
Email :
teardroptrailers@btinternet.com
KiNG TiKi
West Midlands Tel: 07527017439 email:
info@king-tiki.com
Tearpod Leisure Ltd
for Tear Pod
Tearpod Leisure Ltd 645 Blandford Road Upton Poole
Dorset BH16 5ED Tel: 01202 659346 Mobile: 07787 555963
The English Caravan Company
Hand Built
The English Caravan Company P.O Box
779 Bedford MK45 5YN Tel: 01525 862097 Mobile: 07831 176034
Teardrop Caravans UK & Turtle Trailers
For The Sleeper And The New Tardis
AVi (Teardrop Caravans UK & Turtle
Trailers) 19 Mandervell Road Oadby Leicester LE2 5LQ Tel: 0116
2210077
The Pod for
The Pod
Pod Caravans, PO BOX 564, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4YR Tel:
01984 632 133
Clevercamper
To Hire A Teardrop
Trailer
Clever Camper 10 The
Avenues Norwich NR2 3PH Tel: 07811 460307
Camp-Runner
A range of Teardrop Campers
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The Teardrop Club of Great
Britain (TCGB)
A club for builders , users and anyone interested in
Teardrop Trailers
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