A series of lightweight Teardrop caravans have been created by Britton Purser along with his two brothers which are tough enough to take off road.
The Vintage Overland teardrops weigh about 700 lb (317.5 kg) and provides the makings for a quick and easy getaway offering shelter for even a family of four.
There are three different teardrop models: the Tuco, Great Escape and T.E. Lawrence.
Every caravan is made as if it were a sculpture with each one slightly different from the previous, using the skills of all three brothers. The cut out, shape and assembling of every piece is done in Purser’s studio in Colorado.
Each caravan is made individually by hand and features an anodized-aluminum outer skin to prevent corrosion while the interior is built using Baltic Birch multi-layer plywood and water-resistant clear coat.
Each Vintage Overland teardrop comes equipped with efficient LED lighting, a three-speed fan and ventilation, Goal Zero solar generator and solar panel, memory-foam mattress and a generous sized storage boot.
In addition, the Great Escape and T.E. Lawrence models feature a built-in writing desk.
The entry-level Tuco is designed as a rough and ready, get out and go anywhere utility-caravan.
It features a 4 x 8 foot cabin, a double-sized mattress and all of the amenities of the other two models, with the exception of a rear hatch.
The Great Escape also has a 4 x 8 foot cabin and all of the amenities, but includes a rear hatch.
On the upper end, the T.E. Lawrence model features a larger 5 x 8 foot cabin, a queen-sized mattress and comes with everything included in the other models.
The cut-outs in the side panels make the inside more comfortable and appear to be more open. The interior is designed to look like a piece of Danish furniture
At present the brothers are designing a more traditional shaped, slightly larger and more exclusively priced caravan.
Soon they would be offering waxed-cotton canvas tents, awnings , camp chairs, woolen blankets, clothing, boots and kitbags adding to the ultimate Vintage Overland camping experience.
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