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Jun 16^th, 2014 at 9:27am

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G'day

Can anyone steer me onto a set of Australian Teardrop Van plans I can purchase please. I wouldn't mind having a crack at a 10 to 12 footer, maybe. Geared up for single bunk and for carting black iron around with me (The Boss is not real keen on my very remote and isolated style of camping). Something I could take on as a 12 month building project.

I've had a look at a some Australian websites but don't seem to be able to find any plans for sale.

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Reply #1 - Jun 16^th, 2014 at 9:36am

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Seems to be a lot of them on eBay http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=teardrop+plans&LH_Pref... but they all seem to be from the UK or the US so you would have to be mindful of Australian Standards to get it registered.

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Reply #2 - Jun 16^th, 2014 at 9:45am

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Another UK one http://www.angib.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/teardrop/tear50.htm

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Reply #3 - Jun 16^th, 2014 at 10:06am

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Yes Derek, I'm being super conscious of our State transport laws. Everything seems to need a 'manufacturer's plate' rivetted onto the chassis these days. I built a heavy duty steel 7x5 box trailer in Victoria in 1980 when I was retiring from the Navy and motor transport went over it very thoroughly indeed.

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Reply #4 - Jun 17^th, 2014 at 9:48am

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I'm in touch with a chap in Victoria who has two very detailed sets of plans for a 10 and a 12 footer. Both sets of plans run to about 90 A4 pages each and really comprehensively detailed.
Designed to meet Australian standards.

Pretty much do your own internal fit out.

Cost is $155 for the plans on a CD.

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Reply #5 - Jun 17^th, 2014 at 10:34am

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That seems a reasonable price mate.

I would love an off-road one for quick weekend getaways to places we can't take a caravan. Roll Eyes

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Reply #6 - Jun 18^th, 2014 at 8:26am

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G'day Seamus, have you looked at the website My Swag theres a few guys building teardrop style vans.

Cheers Shane

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Reply #7 - Jun 19^th, 2014 at 5:47pm

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We have been thinking about a teardrop for easy getaways.

If you are up for it Seamus, knock up two and I'll pay you for the materials

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Reply #8 - Jun 19^th, 2014 at 6:17pm

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Try this Forum........I know Lance and shaggy made their own

http://caravanersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=106&t=45001

http://smokeydk.blogspot.com.au/

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Reply #9 - Jun 20^th, 2014 at 9:35pm

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You have probably googled this Seamus, but I will still add it here for others who may be interested.

http://www.aussieteardrops.com

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