I was just thinking about that trying to work out the hospital bed issue that wildman would need to negotiate.

I work as a nurse and I'm going through all the logistics of moving folks around in hospital beds that I do on a daily basis.

Depending on the mobility of my patient or loved one, a teardrop could work with a few modifications such as grab bars and being able to elevate mechanically the head and knee segments of the sleeping surface.

Not easy but manageable.

TrailDemon -- (just noticed we are both on another forum so you know this already) I have a 2008 6'-wide Little Guy platform. Love it. Had it painted to match my Honda Element. At the time they weren't selling the Silver Shadow, given a do-over the Shadow probably would be my choice.

I've long camped for the sake of camping. It's a dog-friendly, affordable and more social way to get out of the city and enjoy the mountains (such as they are around here). For convenience, my teardrop trailer is stored about 30 miles from where we usually camp on weekends. None of this was done with "bug out" utility in mind but I certainly appreciate the applicability. The bike and bike trailer are another setup that has bug-out utility but they were purchased for bikejoring (my dog pulls the bike) and the trailer hauls firewood, ice and -- as she ages -- my dog.

Someone who is focused on practical bug-out vehicles should also look at getting a bike rack on it and taking a bike or two along in case roads became impassable or gasoline became impossible.

Here's a new product for Doug to perfect: Ritter's ST-1 Survival Trailer.

Just poking around I stumbled across this:

Stand up Teardrop.

I might even be able to convince my DW to consider this design.

That is a very clever design, Samhain. A company has recently started building a variation on that concept. The "Hi-Lo Mojo"

http://www.hilomojo.com/

Anything anyone would ever wish to know of teardrops, how to build and even free construction guides to download.

http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/index.php

Here are some more pics of mine. I had considered pop-ups but most are too heavy for my car and the set-up and maintenance factors weighed on my decision. The teardrop is simplicity. My priorities were a permanently-packed secure sleeping space. A 12' x 12' Eureka screenroom provides expanded living area for lengthy stays and a Kirkham auto canopy (stored in the teardrop) provides quick shelter off the back of the Element.

I saved money and weight by having my teardrop constructed without cabinetry and without a kitchen galley. I wanted the option of sleeping cross-ways in the teardrop, which the 6'-wide allows.

Would be fun to custom-build one, given the talent, tools, time and space. In lieu of cabinets, I attached Cabela's "cot organizers" to dowling and closet rod hangers that I bought at Home Depot.

Couple more pics. As you can see, two bikes easily ride on the back of the teardrop (the manufacturer put the hitch receiver on). Some folks attach "SUV tents," screenrooms or canopies off the side and/or back of their teardrop. Little Guy sells a screenroom designed to attach to their teardrops.

If you bought (or built) the cargo version of the Little Guy Silver Shadow (www.golittleguy.com) then you could slide someone right in. That full-length rear hatch is what most appeals to me about the Silver Shadow.

Dagny,
well well well.. if it isn't HikerChick from TT&T! i thought i recognized that nice galapagos green TD and sweet samyoed!
as always, im impressed by your setup. it must be good if gidget likes it! your photos inspired me.

you probably know me from TT&T.

im currently looking at a white shadow locally on sale for $5900 CDN. it has the inside galley with space for a cooler. also has the tv and sound package. still waiting for the snow to clear is all.


peace
al

Now that is one damned fine looking teardrop trailer. I've been toying with the idea of building one of those for a couple of years now. I'm now re-inspired, thanks.

Let me just finish my fencing chicken coop new garage roof projects and I'll get started on the teardrop...;^)

JohnE

yea. i thought of building one too, but decided that i'd rather spend the time camping in one than building one.

peace

Hello fellow T&TT'ers
I mostly lurk at T&TT, but I've made a few posts
I'm in the process of building a very modified, 6'6" wide(transverse bed), 10' long version of Mike Schneider's "Winter Warrior" as a emergency/camping trailer. Doing a cardboard template setup this winter and when warmer spring weather hits the plywood cutting starts.