Ford's Shift to Smaller Vehicles a Real Boon to Lightweight Towable Camper Trailer Industry

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Ford's Shift to Smaller Vehicles a Real Boon to Lightweight Towable Camper Trailer Industry

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Ford Motor Company's announcement that it plans to cut production of trucks and sport utility vehicles to focus on production of smaller cars and crossovers is evidence of American consumers' automobile right-sizing, according to Joe Kicos, owner of Little Guy Worldwide. According to Kicos, "The rising cost of fuel has helped Americans to get in touch with what their actual needs when it comes to the size of automobile that they drive. There is a premium associated with driving large vehicles," says Kicos, "and the curtailing of production of these large vehicles demonstrates that practicality rules the day."

This automotive right-sizing doesn't appear to be constrained only to the car and truck sectors, however. Little Guy Worldwide, the world's leading seller of economical teardrop camper trailers, has been experiencing strong growth over the past six months. Little Guy markets a line of teardrops that call back to the golden age of American motoring. Teardrop camper trailers developed in the aftermath of World War II and were typically built in the home garage out of surplus military equipment. The two wheels came from Jeeps salvaged from sunken ships, and the sleek exterior came from the aluminum skin of surplus bombers. Americans were falling in love with their developing interstate highway system after World War II, and they needed an economical solution for traveling across the country. Teardrop camper trailers provided a comfortable alternative to tent camping and an affordable alternative to scarce and pricey motels. Scott Hubble, Little Guy's director of marketing, observes, "There are a lot of similarities between the conditions that spawned the creation of the teardrop camper trailer over fifty years ago and the conditions that are leading to its revival today. Americans have a love affair with driving, and they enjoy traveling cross country. Smaller cars and teardrop camper trailers provide an economical solution even as gas prices continue to skyrocket."

Most Little Guy Teardrop Camper Trailers weigh less than 1,000 pounds and can be towed by virtually any vehicle with a hitch. Even the Smart Car, one of the smallest cars currently on the market, can tow one of these teardrops. Little Guy's National Sales Manager Chris Baum stated, "Even as the recreational vehicle industry experiences soft sales in motor homes and travel trailers, our teardrop camper trailers have found a growing customer base that is looking for a fuel efficient, economical alternative to motor homes. And with models starting at less than $6,000, teardrops are a phenomenal value. As more and more people turn to smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles, they will need a right-sized solution for camping. Little Guy Teardrop Camper Trailers provide that solution."

Little Guy Teardrop Camper Trailers are distributed throughout the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and South Africa through a growing network of independent dealers. Little Guy Teardrops are also distributed in the U.S. through outdoor mega retailer Gander Mountain. More information available online at http://www.golittleguy.com.

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