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What is a teardrop trailer?
As early as the 1930’s, a unique camping trailer began taking to the American roads. Teardrop trailers are named for their unique tear shape, and became popular in the early 1940’s. The teardrop trailer's compact size, simplicity and affordability made for a winning package to Americans of the era. When Post-war availability increased the resources of Aluminum and Fiberglass to consumers, and with the boom in automobiles (and children), coupled with the new national highway system, vacationing via the family car became an inexpensive way to see the country in the teardrop trailer. These small trailers were easy to tow, slept two comfortably, featured a cooking area under the hatch, and were stylish and fun. Multiple manufacturers contributed to the various styles and shapes such as KIT, KENSKILL, CUB, MODERNISTIC, MODERNAIRE, MARVEL DWYER, and SCOTTY to name just a few. Many of the teardrop trailers were sold as Ready-to-Assemble kits, and homebuilt from plans published in the pages of magazines such as POPULAR SCIENCE and POPULAR MECHANICS. Today, teardrop trailer plans are still readily available to the do-it-yourselfer, and many new Manufacturers are re-creating the classic shape with modern conveniences.