QUOTE (Kurt & Ann K. @ Nov 14 2006, 10:13 AM)

Paul,
Very neat looking teardrop! I don't recall having

one before. Usuallly the smallest we encounter is 13'. you've gone them one better in terms of going minimalist.
What needs fixing? Just about anything imaginable has been done to a molded fiberglass trailer by someone who frequents this board.
Thanks for sharing your find with us and please keep us posted on your progress and experiences with it.
Kurt & Ann K.
Well, I do know for sure that this a 1989 vintage. The maufacturer was "Teardrop American Inc." 380 E. Penny Road, Wenatchee, WA. The whole camper weighs in at about 400 lbs. and is 9.5'(l)x7.5'(w)x5'(h). Two adults would fit comfortably but I think it could manage myself and my two kids (ages 6 & 4). I'm really planning on using it for solo trips... my wife doesn't know that part yet!
The previous owners hadn't noticed that one of the springs had gone - resulting in one tire actually wearing through the shell wheel well. It's not a huge issue, I can fix it with a fiberglass patch. I also want to extend the tongue and install a large storage box of some kind on the front. I'd like to replace the wheels with something larger and nicer looking. All of the rubber molding needs replacing as do the door handles, locks and wiring. The hinges don't appear to have rusted BUT the screws they used to attached them have... like to redo these with stainless. Right now, if it rains, the back galley area fills with water. There is no stove or icebox, but there is an interesting double wall removable plastic sink. You fill the inside of the double wall with clean water, and use a hand pump to get it out.... kinda hard to describe - I'll post some pics later.
One of the selling features of this camper was that the "pod" is removable should you want to use the trailer for moving stuff - the pod itself weighs about 225 lbs.
Right now, I've got the pod off and the trailer taken apart in my garage. Hoping to have it ready for spring.