Jetstream Teardrop Trailers
GO ANYWHERE ANYTIME
Light to tow, easy to manouvre
Light to tow for economical and stress-free traveling and a breeze to manouvre
Cabin Comfort
Crawl into a comfortable bed after a long day. The well designed compact but spacious cabin offers an extra-length queen size bed and more than enough lockers for clothing and personals
The Jetstream is designed for ease of use, reliability and comfort. It offers a feather-light towing experience in any environment and allows you to simply park and enjoy. Light, aerodynamic, practical and robust, Jetstream Trailers offer the perfect solution to people with an adventurous spirit. Easy to maneuver, and with no setting up, you will be exploring places you never thought possible. Perfect for any outdoor sport or adventure.
Galley
Cook your camp meals in luxury. The built-in kitchen comes equipped with a gas stove, hand-wash basin and built-in coolerbox. The Jetstream Galley Lid offers shelter on rainy days. Outdoor cooking at its very best!
Save time Setting Up
Requires no setting up. Simply park and enjoy when you reach your destination.
Modern Electronics
Dim/bright LED touch lights in all the right places and enough plug points for all your needs. Enjoy 50 Hours of constant off-the-grid usage
JETSTREAM XT
Off Road Version
Beefed-up with upgraded wheels and suspension, the Jetstream XT is highly capable of handling the roughest terrains. The standard Jetstream XT model includes a custom, fitted Roofrack (to accommodate a rooftop tent, awnings and many other off-road or sports equipment), front and back Nudgebars and Stone-chip Guards. The Spare Wheel is mounted on the front for convenience. The XT is the ideal weatherproof accommodation from which to explore our remote wilderness regions or traditional campsites around the country.
standard features
Jetstream XT
Fully Equipped
The Standard Jetstream XT Model is packed with included features to make a fully functional unit for any holiday or adventure. Additional options can be added on order or when needed.
Built to Last
Only the best quality components are used during the manufacturing process to ensure longevity and safe journeys.
- DVD/Radio Player 6″x 9″ Speakers
- Drop down, ceiling mounted DVD Monitor (Cabin)
- External Marine Speakers (Galley)
- Colour Gelcoat Option
- Custom Fibreglass Side Tables
- Powder-coated Nosecone Rack
- Jerrycans and bracket (set)
- Back-Fitted Tow-Hitch
- Induction Cooker (replaces Gas Stove)
- 52 L Built-in Fridge (replaces built-in Cooler Box)
- Solar Panel options and Inverters
- Vehicle Battery Management Systems
- Jetstream Awning and Tents (new)
Road Version
Jetstream Classic
The Jetstream Classic guarantees effortless towing, handling and set up. This lighter version of the two Jetstream models is equipped with an extra-length queen-size bed, loads of storage space and galley with gas stove,
running water and built-in cooler-box. It easily accommodates any of our additional options to suit your
specific needs. Round wheel arches gives it a more retro look.
Additional Options
Jetstream Classic
- DVD/Radio Player 6″x 9″ Speakers
- Drop down, ceiling mounted DVD Monitor (Cabin)
- External Marine Speakers (Galley)
- Colour Gelcoat Option
- Custom Fibreglass Side Tables
- Powder-coated Nosecone Rack
- Jerrycans and bracket (set)
- Back-Fitted Tow-Hitch
- Induction Cooker (replaces Gas Stove)
- 52 L Built-in Fridge (replaces built-in Cooler Box)
- Solar Panel options and Inverters
- Vehicle Battery Management Systems
- Jetstream Awning and Tents (new)
The Jetstream Story
Jetstream Teardrop Trailers brings an iconic lifestyle concept back to South Africa
Jetstream Teardrop Trailers may not have invented the teardrop trailer, but they’re certainly responsible for reviving the concept in South Africa. Back in the ‘30’s and ‘40’s, the little egg-shaped caravans took the USA by storm, with “Tin-pot-tourists” in often-homemade teardrop trailers enjoying the benefits of owning a comfortable, easy-towing little home away from home.
The design was described in one 1937 magazine article as the “ideal outdoorsman’s trailer”, but in the March/April 1939 edition of Popular Homecraft magazine, a fellow called Hi Sibley obviously had his sights set elsewhere when he gave a detailed breakdown of how he built his own Teardrop “Honeymoon House Trailer” for just $60, using the axle and mudguards from a 1926 Chevrolet, along with lots of scrap wood. One has to wonder how his soon-to-be wife felt about him preparing for the nuptials by building what was in effect a large bed on wheels with an outside bar attached.
While caravans grew bigger and bigger, teardrops stayed popular for decades because they were light, easy to tow by the smallest of vehicles, and didn’t make too much difference to performance or fuel consumption. There was little or no setup involved when the users arrived at their destinations, and they could be easily stowed away in an ordinary garage when not in use.
All of those attributes are still relevant today, in 2011, Durban businessman Barry Olivier set about building his own teardrop trailer using a marine ply body on an old trailer chassis. When he finished his prototype, called Marilyn, it attracted so much favourable attention wherever he went that he formed Jetstream Teardrop Trailers SA to build and market them in marine fibreglass.
Customer Reviews
As far as a weekender goes, the Jetstream was an absolute pleasure to tow. The Classic made easy work of the dirt roads and even some cattle tracks we encountered.The van is exceptionally well insulated and sleeping space well thought out. The kitchen is well equipped and we had no trouble cooking and feeding four people on the fly. I was impressed with the fact that even though we literally abused the van in this rough terrain, there were no rattles and nothing parted ways with its original mounting position. A worthy investment for the weekend warrior or sportsman.
Schalk Faber / Technical Manager, Penetron SA, Customer
Dear Sir.
I write regarding the letter about teardrop trailers in the February edition of Caravan & Outdoor Life.I am now 64 years old and have had a Jetstream Teardrop for more than four years. I have traveled extensively in it and never found it wanting. I’ve been to Botswana and Namibia several times, with the longest trip being just over three weeks.I don’t view my “Foxy” (each one gets a nickname of the buyer’s choice) as a weekender at all! I do have a large bow gazebo just like the one you used on your trip, but I have the three sides so I can block off and have privacy if needed. I’ve also added a tow hitch for a small inflatable boat or trailer and inside net doors to both sides. I love it because it’s just like having the tent feel with the luxury of the double bed. I can’t sleep with the doors closed.
I am no muscle man, but I have found Foxy to be very easy to move around and get into position exactly where I want it to be, even when alone. Hooking up to a vehicle is a dream. I normally use my Nissan NP200 bakkie; it tows very easily and my fuel consumption hovers between 12.5 and 13.5l/100km. Cruising at 120km/h is no problem if you’re in a hurry.
The outdoor kitchen is not a problem, if you put the caravan inside the gazebo as opposed to alongside it.I have had bigger caravans, including an Exclusive, but the teardrop is used at least once a month and gives me all the experience I like of being outdoors very comfortably. So my response to the initial question is: Go for it!
Stephen Fox, Customer
After seeing this wonderful product at one of the shows, I was very keen to purchace the Jetstream Teardrop Trailer. After experiencing ongoing problems with my existing caravan with the dreaded wood rot, I had just about had enough! I contacted Barry Olivier and informed him that I was very interested in his new range of Jetstream Teardrop Trailers. After meeting with Barry at his factory, he explained the entire concept and even gave me a tour of his manufacturing process at the factory. After our meeting, Barry kindly offered me his loan unit to test out first and offered any extras that I may need with the various options. I could not believe what I was hearing and after spending a weekend in the Berg, my mind was made up and I purchased my new Jetstream Classic and so far we have taken this incredible unit out every month after joining the Midlands Rally Club.
Llew van Wyk, Customer
Contact Us
Send us a message or call us:
Barry Olivier: 082 553 3355 Bruce Perry: 082 321 0852
Head Office
10 Cliffdale Road, Shongweni, Kzn 3610
Barry Olivier
Phone or WhatsApp: 082 553 3355
Email: barry@jetstreamtrailers.co.za
National Sales
Barry Olivier
Phone or WhatsApp: 082 553 3355
Email: barry@jetstreamtrailers.co.za
Bruce Perry
Phone or WhatsApp: 082 321 0852
Email: bruce@jetstreamtrailers.co.za
Jetstream Teardrop Trailers
UPCOMING SHOW VENUES
Join us to view a Jetstream set up in a campsite environment
Country Park, Muldersdrift
We’re going to be kicking back and relaxing at Country Park in Muldersdrift for the weekend 2nd March and 3rd march. Join us for a beer or a glass of wine and see the Jetstream all set up in it’s natural habitat.
Where: Country Park
368 Incolae Rd,
Muldersdrift,
Gauteng,
South Africa
When: Sat 2 March and Sun 3 March 2019
RSVP
*Persons who passed their Code B light motor vehicle drivers tests after the implementation of the National Road Safety Act of 1996 are prohibited from towing anything weighing more than 750 kg. Drivers who already had the old Code 8 licences before that time automatically received Code EB licences that limit them only to the maximum permissible towing capacity of the tow vehicle. Code B licence holders are obliged to undergo the whole learners’ and drivers’ licence testing procedure with an appropriate trailer attached for a Code EB before being allowed to tow a full-sized caravan. Taking a chance and having an accident without the correct licence could result in all insurances refusing to honour claims.