Archive for September, 2009

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Welcome from Christine Kicos

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

I’m Christine Kicos, Joe’s Wife and Office Manager here at Little Guy Worldwide.  I’m excited to welcome you to reading September’s Issue of the Teardrop Tribune.  While we like to share things with our clients and teardrop owners in general, we love it when you all share with us.  Whether it’s a recipe, a funny or neat camping story or a change you made to your trailer you are proud of, send it to us (with or without pictures) and you may just wind up in the next issue!

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Happy Trails…

Featured Customer: Gary and Jena Adams

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

We have owned our 5-Wide Platform Little Guy since April of 2006.  It is extremely well built and we absolutely love it.  It is so light and easy to tow.  One of our favorite pastimes is to watch the big RVs or pop-ups back in.  Then we time them to see how long it takes before they are able to sit down and relax.  Our setup involves getting out our chairs and our picnic lunch.

The first year we did a Passport Program with Missouri State Parks and traveled throughout the State of Missouri camping and visiting Historic Sites.  We camped at Sam A. Baker State Park and it rained 10 inches in the area that night.  We slept like babies.  We opened our door in the morning to find the campground totally under water.  I don’t think we would have been sleeping if we would have been tent camping!

We really love the outdoors and spend most of our time outside anyway.  The Little Guy is perfect to fall into in the evening for a great night’s sleep, as well as secure.  People are always interested in seeing it and are quite amazed.  We call it our Bed & Breakfast.

If you see a Teardrop on the road or in the parks, honk and wave.  It might just be us.

Funny Camping Comments: Actual Comments left at National Parks

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
  • “A small deer came into my camp and stole my bag of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed? Please call.”
  • “Escalators would help on steep uphill sections.”
  • “Instead of a permit system or regulations, the Forest Service needs to reduce worldwide population growth to limit the number of visitors to wilderness.”
  • “Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands.”
  • “Ban walking sticks in wilderness. Hikers that use walking sticks are more likely to chase animals.”
  • “All the mile markers are missing this year.”
  • “Found a smoldering cigarette left by a horse.”
  • “Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill.”
  • “Too many bugs and leeches and spiders and spider webs. Please spray the wilderness to rid the area of these pests.”
  • “Please pave the trails so they can be plowed of snow in the winter.”
  • “Chair lifts need to be in some places so that we can get to wonderful views without having to hike to them.”
  • “The coyotes made too much noise last night and kept me awake. Please eradicate these annoying animals.”

Camping Stories: Why a Teardrop?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Kevin Hauser provides a personal story that explains his transition into a teardrop camper trailer – please take a read on his website, here: http://www.kuffelcreek.com/teardrop_trailer1.htm

Campfire Chatter: All Weather Cover

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Whether you leave your teardrop outside or store it inside an all weather cover is a smart idea.  Effective against acid rain, bird droppings, UV rays or even dust and dirt, a cover will extend the life of your teardrop.

For more information, or to purchase, please visit the Teardrop Shop

Until September 30th, 2009, get 15% off any purchase  from the Teardrop Shop when you use the discount coupon code: Times15

Dutch Oven: Recipes for the Campsite- Shredded Chicken Sandwich

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
  • Place 5 to 6 pounds of chicken in a Dutch oven or crockpot.
  • In a bowl, mix together dry soup, black pepper and concentrated chicken soup base. Pour soup base mixture over chicken.Add waterto pan to cover half of the chicken. Omit water, if using a crockpot.
  • Oven bake a minimum of 4 hours, or in a crock pot, set temperature on high for 20 minutes, then cook on low 8 to 10 hours. Chicken is finished cooking when it pulls apart easily. Allow meat to cool, then shred.
  • Skim any excess fat off of remaining juices. Place chicken into remaining juices and reheat for serving.
  • Top with onions, lettuce, or any desired garnish.

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Ask Gus

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009


Hi Gus,

I have been thinking about a Rascal for some time now but a few car enthusiasts have told me that towing with a four cylinder car will destroy the transmission.  I plan to do most of my camping in mountainous areas.  Would it be better to go with a six cylinder car?

Thanks for you time

Mary


Hi Mary…

Thanks for writing .

I have hauled Rascal over 60,000 miles with much less than a 4 cylinder car – a Goldwing.

That alone should ease any fears you may have about towing a Rascal with a car.

Here are some general guidelines to abide by:

Look at your vehicle’s tow rating – that rating is the suggested limit should you be towing something 100% of the time Consider the terrain you are travelling for the majority of your towing: flat vs. hills vs. mountains (I live in Colorado) Consider the trailer you are towing: a Rascal is virtually non-existant behind 98% of all vehicles on the road today.

All of that said, a Rascal won’t do anything to your transmission unless:

You drive a Smart Car AND

You live in the mountains AND

You tow it 100% of the time AND

You drive extremely aggressively (accelerating, braking, turns, etc).

Feel free to contact me again with any questions you may have…

Take Care.

Gus