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The Turtle 1200 Teardrop
Trailer
(Sleeping Capacity 2 persons)
The Turtle 1200 Teardrop
Trailer
Rear View Of The Turtle
The Turtle On The Road
The Turtle 1200 Teardrop Trailer Overview
The teardrop caravan is not a new theme
but from the
thirties. It became popular in the USA but now thanks to
Bagalou of Turkey having 30 years in the caravan
industry it is popular again here. The Turtle 1200 is a
small caravan, in fact most items you find in a caravan
are in it, a fridge at the rear,
sockets, lights, and a battery in the front locker, you
just can't stand up in it. The
model I had, had Pirelli tyres, 13 inch wheels and weighed
in at 420 kg. The length is 14ft approx by 5ft width and 5ft
height. Aimed at the couple not ready for a caravans but
perhaps wanting one, it has a comfortable bed made up
with three foam mattresses. The unit has a built in ariel
for TV but this is an optional extra. Two doors each with a
pocket for items to be stored, it also has sliding windows useful
when air is needed. The rear has cupboards as does the
inside of the unit. Towing is ok, however the ride can be
bouncy on some roads. It scores on its small area, being
easily able to get through gaps a larger unit would not.
Condensation is a problem, however the roof vent helps
here and it is very warm on a cold night. Quality issues
are the chassis does rust and the rear number plate
light is poorly fitted, as is the awning light which
like the rear lights collect water. The
fridge worked well and the toilet and cooker were
useful. The freedom range of caravans is also tempting
as not much more in money and more user friendly. The
pros are good for a couple, small and easy to tow, cons
no brake, can not stand up in it and some quality issues
which may by now have been sorted as this was a 2007
model. I would rate this a 8/10 it does a good job in a
small package. I found it good and if I had more space
would perhaps get another.
Pros and Cons
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Pros |
Cons |
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Good for a couple
Small and easy to tow |
No brake
Can't stand up in it
Some quality issues |
The Cost
Expect to pay around £4500
- £5000
new from a dealer
The Verdict
All in all for the money it is good,
I found it ok for two and comfy.
Ease of use, towing and storing,
These unit offer something different
and can be towed by a very small car, also
much easer to store at home, avoiding costly storage
fees
Information and Links
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Teardrop Trailers
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The Turtle 1200 Teardrop
Trailer
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Pop Up and Hard Top Campers
Reviewed by
Whiteshark67
for 365 Camping Caravanning
Reviewed 2010
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