Show your FGTT next to some big rigs

[Danman]

Originally Posted by lisantica

That's interesting, where is that located?

Delaware near Lewes- near the shore

[Jon Vermilye]

I'm pretty sure I'd fit inside!

[mary and bob]

Originally Posted by Danman

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OOOH; a Futuro house, I didn't know there was one in Delaware. I've seen the one on the Outer Banks. Less than 100 were made. I found one for sale a couple years ago, wish I had bought it, but it was in bad shape and I didn't want a project that big.

[lisantica]

Originally Posted by mary and bob

OOOH; a Futuro house, I didn't know there was one in Delaware. I've seen the one on the Outer Banks. Less than 100 were made. I found one for sale a couple years ago, wish I had bought it, but it was in bad shape and I didn't want a project that big.

I just found out there is one about 30 miles from me!
The Futuro House - Idyllwild, California, USA - Information, Photographs, History, Maps

[mary and bob]

Originally Posted by lisantica

I just found out there is one about 30 miles from me!
The Futuro House - Idyllwild, California, USA - Information, Photographs, History, Maps

I first learned about the Futuro house when Playboy magazine did an article about them, probably in the late 60's. I still have that magazine. It showed one being flown to it's location by a big helicopter. They actually were made in sections. The one on the Outer Banks is no longer in use, sets along the road with images of aliens in the windows.

[Tom 72]

So if I understand correctly, you first saw pics of a Futuro House in Playboy. Finally, someone who admits looking at the pictures in Playboy.

Me? I read it for the interviews. I recall Jimmy Carter saying he had "lusted in his heart..." Boy, that was a different lifetime.

[charlsara]

I couldn't resist. Here I am the big rig. The other one is a phone or power company rig. Looks similar to a Little Joe

[Civilguy]

Originally Posted by mary and bob

OOOH; a Futuro house

The Futuro House; perhaps one of the truest fiberglass "eggs"?

This was our first trailer, a teardrop. Not a molded fiberglass, but it's what I've got here.

When we checked in, our host rushed to our space and stood there making a lot of arcane hand signals so I could squeeze it in there.

[Ms. Gayle]

Here is one for you

[lisantica]

Originally Posted by charlsara

I couldn't resist. Here I am the big rig.Attachment 111366

Good one!

Originally Posted by Civilguy

When we checked in, our host rushed to our space and stood there making a lot of arcane hand signals so I could squeeze it in there.

With my backing up skills, I'd be all caddy wampus in there.

Originally Posted by Ms. Gayle

Here is one for you

Nice shot, thank you!

[Raspy]

Originally Posted by Civilguy

When we checked in, our host rushed to our space and stood there making a lot of arcane hand signals so I could squeeze it in there.

[Judy Jensen]

A rest stop between Ellensburg & Yakima heading down to Maryhill S.P.
I couldn't resist the colorful Monster truck

Larry, Judy & Sasha

[Jon in AZ]

I don't have any pictures of our Scamp alongside big rigs, and on further reflection, I realized it's because we have never been around any. I don't think we've ever pulled into a freeway rest area, and we've never camped in one of those lined-up-like-a-trailer-park places.

The kinds of en route stops we like to make usually involve figuring out how to shoehorn our rig into regular parking spaces where no trailer parking is available. I have parallel parked on the street, and once I squeezed into a single end parking space along a curb in a packed In-N-Out Burger joint. I have appreciated all the places we have been able to get in and out of that would be completely off limits to the big guys.

For camping we choose spacious, widely-separated, no-hook-up sites with more tents and tent trailers than giant motorhomes and fivers. Wouldn't want the Scamp to get an inferiority complex!

I do have a favorite picture that fits the theme of this thread, though. It's not mine, but I recalled having seen it in the registry of member Mike L. I hope I'm not infringing by reposting it here:

[rdickens]

They told me that I needed a bigger tow vehicle, so I said "How about this?":

[emoji6]

[lisantica]

Originally Posted by Judy Jensen

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I couldn't resist the colorful Monster truck

Cool photo!

Originally Posted by Jon in AZ

I don't have any pictures of our Scamp alongside big rigs, and on further reflection, I realized it's because we have never been around any. I don't think we've ever pulled into a freeway rest area, and we've never camped in one of those lined-up-like-a-trailer-park places.



I do have a favorite picture that fits the theme of this thread, though. It's not mine, but I recalled having seen it in the registry of member Mike L. I hope I'm not infringing by reposting it here:
Attachment 111382

It can be just a bigger travel trailer or RV, but I do love that photo you posted!

Originally Posted by rdickens

They told me that I needed a bigger tow vehicle, so I said "How about this?":

Attachment 111383 [emoji6]

LOVE it!!!!

[DougOlson]

At French Quarter RV park

[lisantica]

Originally Posted by DougOlson

At French Quarter RV parkAttachment 111437

I was looking and looking, then OH, there you are!

[DavidG]

IF these photos work, the first is my 13' between two semis, a common sight at Calif roadside rests. The second (hopefully visible and upright) is a truck in a rest area. The driver was excited to tell me about it: he is carrying a pretty new tractor, bought at an auction, headed for dismantling. Bought for $16,000, the engine is worth twice that. The semi ran into a guard rail which 'speared' the tractor, with the rail passing beneath the driver''s feet and exiting the back of the cab, damaging the rear wheels and tires. You can see the barrier railing; it had to be cut off in front and in the rear to load the tractor on the flatbead trailer . Scary ! David in Fresno and Sonora, CA

[Wacenturion]

Even at 25' still looks small.

[lisantica]

Originally Posted by DavidG

IF these photos work, the first is my 13' between two semis, a common sight at Calif roadside rests.

Both photos worked.
Whew, close call on that railing.

Originally Posted by Wacenturion

Even at 25' still looks small.

Sure does!