# New Teardrop Traile **URL:** \ **Category:** Builder's Forum\ **Created:** [January 13, 2016, 7:36am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/new-teardrop-traile/43776 "2016-01-13T07:36:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Michael\_Wohnhaas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@Michael\_Wohnhaas](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Michael_Wohnhaas)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2016, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/new-teardrop-traile/43776/21 "2016-01-15T16:26:53Z")
   Fair enough, thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Daniel\_Thaler](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.clcboats.com/daniel_thaler/32/313_2.png) [@Daniel\_Thaler](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Daniel_Thaler)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2016, 8:01am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/new-teardrop-traile/43776/22 "2016-01-16T08:01:56Z")
   Will a Class 1 hitch on a 2013 Honda Fit tow this this thing? ---
**Author:** ![Walter\_Cavanagh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/bc79bd/32.png) [@Walter\_Cavanagh](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Walter_Cavanagh)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2016, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/new-teardrop-traile/43776/23 "2016-01-17T12:49:38Z")
   What about eliminating the galley and putting an openining in that bulkhead? Then add screens to the sides of the "hatch back". In fair weather you would be able to open that and have an incredible amount of air flow.  The deck in the galley area could be used for storage and be accessible from inside the cabin.   ---
**Author:** ![David\_Poole](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/82dd89/32.png) [@David\_Poole](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/David_Poole)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/new-teardrop-traile/43776/24 "2016-01-20T18:34:41Z")
   " Will a Class 1 hitch on a 2013 Honda Fit tow this this thing?" If I were CLC I wouldn't answer that question.   What he will need to answer at some point is the "empty weight" , "gross weight" and dimensions. Basically the weights convert to whether your vehicle has the towing capacity(operators manual) and class hitch requirements for the trailer.  Individual towing capacities vary with the many models of small car.  It is designed to be towed behind a small car.    Note stopping is part of "towing capacity" and  often more important than moving a trailer. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Poole](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/82dd89/32.png) [@David\_Poole](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/David_Poole)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/new-teardrop-traile/43776/25 "2016-01-20T18:38:14Z")
Streamlining is important with small cars. We've noticed fuel consumption differences between  kayak racks installed, kayaks and "slick" configurations.     ---
**Author:** ![Daniel\_Thaler](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.clcboats.com/daniel_thaler/32/313_2.png) [@Daniel\_Thaler](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Daniel_Thaler)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2016, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/new-teardrop-traile/43776/26 "2016-01-21T19:15:14Z")
  Grumpy, the prototype is shown being towed by a Fit to Colorado. The only hitch I could find for sale for mine is a class 1. Hence the question, and maybe I just answered it. :-)             ---
**Author:** ![Bob\_Lawless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/54ee81/32.png) [@Bob\_Lawless](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Bob_Lawless)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2016, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/new-teardrop-traile/43776/27 "2016-01-30T01:25:39Z")
   Can't wait to build one of these. Would carrying an Annapolis Wherry Tandem on top be feasible? If so, I may never go home again! ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Hallberg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/919ad9/32.png) [@Ed\_Hallberg](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Ed_Hallberg)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2016, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/new-teardrop-traile/43776/28 "2016-01-31T11:53:55Z")
   can't wait for this kit to come out. Wondering if it will be available as plans. In response to the seating problem,Harry Bryan had an elegant solution in the November/December 2013 issue of Wooden Boat (#235), pages 68-69 . The canvas backrest would fit well in a teadrop and would stow away pretty easily. May even double as an awning. Would likely have to place a reinforcing block in the ceiling somwhere. Never used one, so I don't know how comfortable they are.   ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/clc/original/1X/cf22079d59704e5c3cf9240fe53ff8dd2757dabb.png) [@system](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2016, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/new-teardrop-traile/43776/29 "2016-06-14T01:33:39Z")
    "I've already got the MINI Cooper and trailer.  How about a catamaran to mount it on for cruising. Cheers, Dick"   This is an old Cat I built using leftover skins from my trimaran project.  I wanted a bubble to store all the junk one takes on major cross country moves, and it also works as a teardrop, or a cabin.  Windows and a hatch were part of the plan but it works so well as a bubble I have not taken any action on the other uses.   [img]https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7427/27050386183\_0bb602728a\_z.jpg[/img]   ---
**Author:** ![Rod\_Gentry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dc4da7/32.png) [@Rod\_Gentry](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Rod_Gentry)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2016, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/new-teardrop-traile/43776/30 "2016-06-14T01:37:46Z")
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