First Teardrop Trip

Canton, Ohio

I drove down the highway toward Canton Ohio. Excited to be pulling the teardrop trailer down the road to visit the Football Hall of Fame Museum.  I kept looking in the rearview mirror to look at my teardrop. I still cannot believe that I own a teardrop trailer! I want to enjoy the tour and take my time. I worried as I drove toward my destination, about how to park this little teardrop. Would there be a spot that I could pull the camper into a parking spot without backing up?

The Football Hall of Fame is right off of  I-77, at exit 107A. In fact a bright red bridge marks the  location. after entering the museum grounds, I found a a pace to park. Now I can relax.  The museum provided RV pull-thru parking!  I purchased the admission ticket--$22.  When I started the tour, a museum photographer took my picture, with a cool HOF background. I might purchase it in the gift shop later. The ramp leads to the main floor of the exhibit. The famous bronze statues and football memorabilia are abundant.


Take the time to see everything! Read everything! Have fun, interact with the football exhibits. Ask question. Take the time to explore the computer stations, movie clips, audio archives, photographs, artwork and artifacts from the great game of football!

Now it is time to shop in the museum store, buy a few shirts and make a few smashed penny memories in the hand operated machine.

Heading Out!

I am on my way. I started up the car, and realized that it has been a long time since I have pulled a trailer down the road. I moved the car carefully up the drive and had a tight grip on the steering wheel. When I pulled out on to the main road-- I just enjoyed the view!

Final Inspection

When we completed the "U" shaped walk around the workshop, it was time to walk outside and see the final inspection of the body, doors, electrical, windows and latches. Beautiful to see so many shiny teardrops and T@bs lined up for future camping fun!

Walking and Learning

I asked a few questions and commented on the construction of the teardrops as we passed many trailers already on the production floor.

The Factory Tour

I was impressed with the simple design of the factory. It moved step by step in the construction process. Each person was at a "station". They completed a single specialized task, and moved the trailer along to the next part of the building process.