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.

Pleasant Valley Teardrop Trailers

I traveled to Sugarcreek, Ohio to pick up my teardrop and received a nice welcome from the owner of Pleasant Valley Teardrop Trailers. He carefully showed me the features of my new 4x7 Lil Deuce teardrop trailer. We reviewed door locks, screen and windows, coupler, chains and the back hatch door. I asked a few questions and made some observations about how it was so well crafted. He opened the trailer and commented on the many features inside. I noticed that it had storage shelves and cabinets along one wall. He said that it was one of the 2014 updates to this model. I was delighted. The two fold-away cup holders, and a large screened, smokey gray, roof vent cover, really made the simple teardrop quite functional! I asked about lights inside the camper, and he realized that it did not have any installed, so he grab a drill and quickly added the needed illumination. It was a hot Ohio afternoon, so I moved my camping supplies from the car to the trailer, while Joe went inside to get the paperwork ready for me to sign. I filled out a transfer paper and he gave me the keys to the teardrop.