New Find: Cool Little Trailer

[SoulRaven]

I just stumbled upon this today, and thought it was cool enough to make a post about.

More details & pics here:

http://www.littlethings.com/modular-tiny-camper/

Enjoy!

 

[LeeRevell]

My back hurts just looking at this 'fiberglass tent'. All that "move out this to install that, then move out that to install this..." is going to get old fast. And if I spend what they'll be asking for this engineering marvel, I want a TT I can stand up in. It's something certain younger folks could like for awhile, until they are ready for something less adventuresome and more practical.

 

[ttpadilla]

Really cute, though!

 

[Queen]

That is adorable!

 

[ilovemyvan]

Ah, so cool! I'm with Lee on the fact that once the novelty wears off.....

Great engineering none the less.

-Nicole

 

[SoulRaven]

My back hurts just looking at this 'fiberglass tent'.  All that "move out this to install that, then move out that to install this..." is going to get old fast.  And if I spend what they'll be asking for this engineering marvel, I want a TT I can stand up in.  It's something certain younger folks could like for awhile, until they are ready for something less adventuresome and more practical.

I didn't realize it didn't have standing height...

I wasn't thinking about the constant rearranging so much as how it would be easy to create your own permanent set up easily since it was kind of a blank canvas but with modules for the kitchen etc.

Kind of like starting with a cargo trailer except cuter with factory windows etc, and probably lighter.  I think I saw where it weighed in at only 1100 pounds.

 

[LeeRevell]

My worry, besides the vertical fit, is that in order to configure it to cook and eat in, you'd have to put the bedding units outside, in the weather. We are getting a lot of rain here this year. Then to sleep, the seating/storage goes out into the rain.
Anyhoo, all that lifting and moving of stuff constantly...... not for this old dog. I retired to take it easy, not to do warehouse work.
At best, I'd take the trailer and build a complete new interior with fixed appointments like a regular TT. Which I guess would negate the whole design exercise of this little trailer.

 

[AuricTech]

According to the Happier Camper Web site, the inside height is 6'1".

 

[WriterMs]

This "Gidget" Retro teardrop may be familiar to many of you.. I'm not sure how new it is. A friend not on this forum sent me a link so I thought I'd share. Since it is also a tiny teardrop, I thought I'd just add it to this thread. I had not seen a teardrop where the "foot" slides out like is shown in the very short video.

 

[LeeRevell]

According to the Happier Camper Web site, the inside height is 6'1".

I am 6'4".   

 

[WriterMs]

My worry, besides the vertical fit, is that in order to configure it to cook and eat in, you'd have to put the bedding units outside, in the weather.  We are getting a lot of rain here this year.  Then to sleep, the seating/storage goes out into the rain.
Anyhoo, all that lifting and moving of stuff constantly......    not for this old dog.  I retired to take it easy, not to do warehouse work.  
At best, I'd take the trailer and build a complete new interior with fixed appointments like a regular TT.  Which I guess would negate the whole design exercise of this little trailer.

Lee,
I think you're missing the point about choosing whatever configuration YOU want and then leaving it like that. They seem to show bench boxes outside in a lot of pics, but that is optional. I like the little slide show of various configurations -- from hauling a motorbike and kayak with no boxes inside to a semi-permanent full size bed with kitchen cubes and table. On the Adaptiv page that :47 sec video shows how to re-configure if you WANT to do it.. nothing must come out if you choose to leave some floor space inside.

For me, I'm sold on having a rig where I can go from the bedroom to driver's seat without going outside (for security reasons). But if I was to have a trailer, this would be at the top of my list to look into.

 

[ZoNiE]

Nice concept. Great little design. Only two things I'd probably add are an air conditioner and a carpet square with a hole in it for the table leg.

 

[AuricTech]

ZoNiE, the Happier Camper Web site does list a "lightweight air conditioner" as an available option, though there's no details about it.

Given its styling, this would be the perfect trailer for a Westphalia VW microbus (ideally one with a matching color scheme), though I'd want some aftermarket engine upgrades for towing this trailer up grades....

 

[Ballenxj]

That's pretty COOL, but you had better plan on investing in a porta potty, along with a sun shower. ;-)

 

[SoulRaven]

Lee,
I think you're missing the point about choosing whatever configuration YOU want and then leaving it like that. They seem to show bench boxes outside in a lot of pics, but that is optional. I like the little slide show of various configurations -- from hauling a motorbike and kayak with no boxes inside to a semi-permanent full size bed with kitchen cubes and table. On the Adaptiv page that :47 sec video shows how to re-configure if you WANT to do it.. nothing must come out if you choose to leave some floor space inside.

For me, I'm sold on having a rig where I can go from the bedroom to driver's seat without going outside (for security reasons). But if I was to have a trailer, this would be at the top of my list to look into.

I'm with you on both points, although I don't worry to much about the security aspect.  Now weather, that's a whole different story.  I would hate getting out in the pouring rain, or maybe icy conditions.

 

[LeeRevell]

Lee,
I think you're missing the point about choosing whatever configuration YOU want and then leaving it like that.

Nope, I get their point.  It just isn't practical for a lot of us.  Some engineering ideas that seem to be interesting just aren't that workable in the real world.  The "Gee Wizz Factor" will only carry it so far, then you realize just how limiting it is.  But, if it does work for someone, great.  Go for it.  But I could not live in it.  This trailer is designed for, at best, a camping weekend with a good friend.

 

[Ballenxj]

  I retired to take it easy, not to do warehouse work. 

Not only did this comment strike me as funny, I think Lee made a very good point too.

 

[wayneL]

My worry, besides the vertical fit, is that in order to configure it to cook and eat in, you'd have to put the bedding units outside, in the weather. We are getting a lot of rain here this year. Then to sleep, the seating/storage goes out into the rain.
Anyhoo, all that lifting and moving of stuff constantly...... not for this old dog. I retired to take it easy, not to do warehouse work.
At best, I'd take the trailer and build a complete new interior with fixed appointments like a regular TT. Which I guess would negate the whole design exercise of this little trailer.

I am 6'4".   

 

[accrete]

it's cute.... but that's as far as i'd go for us.

Our little fiberglass TT is 24" longer overall, and 10" taller. Has 6'4" headroom inside, full queen bed, side dinette for two, side galley, front bath/shower/closet. Will still tow behind most small SUV's (2300 with tanks loaded and food for two weeks).

Oh, and did I say "cute"

: ) Thom

 

[highdesertranger]

accrete, that a cool looking trailer. have you shown any pics of the inside? highdesertranger