The Original Teardrop 1936

1936 vintage reprint of the first known published plans to build a classic teardrop trailer. There were probably commercial teardrops being made at this time and as usual, the technical publications of the time regularly published their own versions for the home builder. This model was built for $50 in materials in 1936. 5 pages of picures, diagrams and instructional text. This is probably the simplest of all teardrop plans and is mainly for a sleeper but does mention the add-ons that could be made. The frame is from a Model T and other parts were scrounged from various other vehicles, so modern day substitutions would need to be made. Actually, any small to medium utility trailer available at Tractor Supply and many other dealers is suitable for a teardrop's basic frame.
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Li'l Guy Teardrop Trailer

Vintage plans reprints to build this nice little 8 ft. camper with plenty of storage, bed and kitchen. This one's a little different than the average low-slung teardrop and you can stand up in it. Like all vintage home built campers, only quality materials were used, unlike today's campers. Weighs 780 lbs as built. With materials list. 9 total pages of pictures and instructional text. See sample pages. Actual pages are much larger. Click images to enlarge.
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Wild Goose Teardrop Trailer Plans

The Wild Goose teardrop trailer. 10 ft. long. Unusual in design with its rear flip-up hatch that converts to an awning/shelter (see pic below). Trailer has all the features needed for comfort including kitchenette. Most dimensions are given but some are not to allow for custom building (mostly interior). Click images to enlarge. Go to ezplansnow.com.

   

Midget Streamlined Teardrop Trailer Plans

Midget streamlined teardrop trailer plans.  "Tear-drop" body provides sleeping quarters for two adults on a full-size bed, besides storage room for six or eight cots or sleeping bags to accommodate as many persons on a week-end trip. There is a large cabinet for food supplies, a sink with running water, stove, worktable, and a cork-insulated icebox with a water-sealed drain. The trailer body is only 9 ft. long, 5 ft. 9 1/2 in. wide and the weight complete ready for the road is approximately 960 lbs. The trailer is balanced so nicely that one man can move it about easily when detached from the car. Published late 1930s. Materials list. Click images to enlarge. Go to ezplansnow.com.

Sample page 1 of 9.
Actual pages are much larger.

Compact Teardrop Trailer Plans

Compact teardrop trailer for two. Length 9' 7". Rear hatch, double-berth, complete kitchenette and lots of storage. Published late 1940s. Go to ezplansnow.com.

Sample page 1 of 6. Actual pages are much larger.

Runlite Teardrop Trailer

The Runlite teardrop trailer. Low-profile, rear hatch and side door.
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Sample page. This is page 1 of 8. Actual pages are much larger.