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The Pod Teardrop Trailer
(Sleeping Capacity 2 persons)
The Pod Teardrop Trailer Overview
Hello once again, following on from
my review of the Turtle 1200 teardrop trailer, still on
the teardrop models available we come to "The Pod" a
retro 2 berth unit I have now owned for 5 months. The
Turtle 1200 was good but sitting in a normal fashion was
not easy so you will be glad to hear this one has
addressed this problem by having a hole in the floor to
put ones feet into. This is created by part of the floor
of The Pod popping up to form a table during the day
which allows enough room for 4 people to sit at. At
night the table is dropped back down into the floor to
make the sleeping area for two.
The turtle was 400kg approx this pod
being again grp like the 1200 is just 225kg. How ever
this unit does not have the same equipment, a SMEV twin
burner and sink it does have but no fridge or sockets.
It has a battery for 12v in the front locker. Four
internal lights give a good light from the halogen
bulbs. Twin cupboards and shelves at the front give
storage and at the rear under the cooker and sink there
is more storage room.
There's only one door on The Pod a
rather light weight affair and it does stick sometimes,
not nice if you are scared of small spaces. The only
gripe is any one over 5ft 8 inches can not sleep fully
stretched out as you can in the Turtle 1200. Inside
height is similar in both The Pod and The Turtle 1200
models but the pod is more compact. The porthole windows
open inwards and are actually good at for stopping heavy
rain getting in when open. The pod has good insulation
but the trim level on mine was not as good as The Turtle
1200. The Paint finish was rather poor in other areas,
some screws were not put in straight, more
cosmetic and not a real fault but I notice these things.
To be fair all faults will be sorted but quality issues
are all too common these days and should not be when you
are paying around £5000.
The sink has water drawn in to it
from a tank on mine it leaked from the waste pipe and
water pipe a new clamp fixed the problem. The chassis is
not in my view galvanised so Waxoyl or anti rust paint
it within 2 years I would advise to be a good move. The
pod is a wonderful design on 30's 50's theme and I can
recommend for couples wanting a simple unit. The pod
really could be the best English made unit you ever
owned. Add an awning for extra room
To tow the pod is a dream you will
not feel it, I keep looking for it in the mirror.
Be warned when you go on site crowds will want to see
it.
Pros and Cons
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Pros |
Cons |
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Small and easy to tow
Simple to use |
Some quality issues
Lack of electric sockets
Tall people can not stretch fully out |
The Cost
Expect to pay around £5000
new from a dealer or Unfitted £3500
The Verdict
To sum up a brilliant package
aimed at the no frills market for people with small
cars and wanting to be able to go out for a days
adventure. 9.5 /10 Good for a couple
Information and Links
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Teardrop Trailers
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visit
The Pod
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Reviewed by
Whiteshark67
for 365 Camping Caravanning
Reviewed 2010
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