Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **steve wolverton** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:36 am

shopfabricator wrote:Steve- I added a little to the door height on the clone I built by dropping the floor outside the frame rail. Makes a little step over to the main drop floor, but also added an interior step, no need to build and carry one for the height challenged camping buddies

That's a pretty slick idea. :thumbsup:

by **steve wolverton** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 5:22 pm

by **steve wolverton** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:55 pm

I got to looking at the framing, and I'm going to change it up a bit tomorrow.

The plan is to cut the new framing, paint the bottom, and get the sides cut out. I'm hoping to have the sides and roof on Monday.

Here are the plans/drawings. I'm going to post these as I go.

The "2x4" notched is for the butt joint for the two pieces of plywood.

by **steve wolverton** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 1:42 pm

I've got the camper floor upside down and painting the road side face. I'll put on 2 coats, and then flip it rightside up and mount it to the trailer. I'm currently working on the sides.

by **steve wolverton** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 1:44 pm

I'll update the weight of the camper as I go.

The trailer has been shortened by 12" and the fenders removed. The trailer weighs 182 pounds.

The floor weighs 76 pounds.

Total To Date: 258 pounds.

by **DaveandDebbie** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 2:29 pm

Well Steve I am glad to see you back at it and looking foward to your build I know it will be a great thread to watch :applause:

by **Donutboy** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 2:41 pm

Having one of those type of trailers, I would suggest either getting the tongue reinforced with an "A" type of arangement, or else make sure the second cross member has something in the floor to bolt to. Stacking a second piece of angle iron on it wouldn't hurt either. Otherwise you will probably find that it bends. That was discussed here in detail:

http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=26012&highlight=

by **steve wolverton** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:52 pm

Donutboy - Thanks for the heads up. I'll take a look at it and see what needs to be done. Interesting that someone said one was bent by standing on it. :thinking:

DaveandDebbie - I hope I have as much fun with this build as my other builds. I hope you're doing well. :thumbsup:

by **steve wolverton** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:59 pm

It's coming together. I got the sides cut out and mounted. I really like the profile of this build.

I have the door cut too.

I'm going to install a few more spars tonight and cut the fender holes. I should have the roof installed tomorrow and I'll start on the epoxy.

by **Miriam C.** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 7:33 pm

Wow! You are moving right along there Steve!

by **steve wolverton** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:51 pm

Miriam C. wrote::applause:
Wow! You are moving right along there Steve!

I had a friend bring a pizza by tonight and she stayed to see how the camper project was coming along. I put her to work.

by **steve wolverton** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:54 pm

I got the wheel wells cut and started installing the roof. I plan to finish the roof tomorrow and install the dropped floor.

by **steve wolverton** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:19 pm

Total To Date: 397 pounds

I have 4 more panels to place on the roof. Each panel (1/4" x 48" x 64.5") weighs 20.5 pounds. Shouldn't have any problems keeping it under 700 pounds.

Edit: Oops - I meant 1/4" not 1/8" for the roof.

by **steve wolverton** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:51 pm

I'm about to cut the butt joint section blocking the door and begin framing the door. I'm also going to mix some epoxy and make some epoxy fillets for the roof/wall joints and roof/floor joints.

I'm really happy with the profile.

by **Juneaudave** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 4:01 pm

Boy...you really should be happy with the profile!!! That's looking fine!!!! I can't believe how quickly your "Gittin er'Done"!!!
:applause:

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