Posted:
Sun Aug 15, 2004 8:10 pmby beverlyt
Oh yeah, Mike!
If it's possible, could you keep a running tally (or approximate) cost of what this trailer will cost to build please? Both in 4' x 8' and the size you're making now. If we were to build another ever... shhh, don't tell Bob I said that
it would be the bigger size.
Thanks,
Bev
Posted:
Mon Aug 16, 2004 4:17 amby mikeschn
I was thinking about putting together a spreadsheet. I'll let you know what I come up with...
Mike...
Posted:
Mon Aug 16, 2004 5:56 pmby mikeschn
Posted:
Sat Aug 21, 2004 10:10 pmby mikeschn
Started working on the page for the final design for the Weekender.
Gotta freeze it sooner or later, eh? Anyways, this final design will allow a person to add a furnace, or an air conditioner if desired.
http://www.mikenchell.com/weekender/final.html
Mike...
hey mike
Posted:
Sun Aug 22, 2004 10:26 amby TAILGATINGnNUT
I think since this will be my first time building a trailer I may jsut go with the weekender design and modify the galley to my liking, (tailgating. As far as room for two I can add a tent to the side like Ive seen before. What ya think? Good idea?
Posted:
Sun Aug 22, 2004 11:52 amby Chip
Mike,,I was looking at ya weekender design sketch and had a thought,,you have the a/c and heater installed in both ends of the cabin,,,and you definately wont be using both on the same outing,,ie: if its cold enough for heat then ya dont need an a/c,,make provisions either in the front or rear for both to utilize the same opening,,if its winter put in the heater,,if its warm put in the a/c,,It will free up a little space and cut down on the weight factor also of hauling both all the time,,just thinking again,,it might take a bit of enginering to get the space and mounting system correct but I got confidence in ya,,
chip
The Weekender it is!
Posted:
Sun Aug 22, 2004 11:53 amby Jabber
Well, I was just getting ready to go and start cutting the sides for my teardrop when I happened to run across this disscussion. This design is what I've been looking for quick easy and ready to roll.
Mike, I wanted to thank you for sharing the design and running the board. You and some of the other members are an inspiration to those of us just getting started.
Jason
Posted:
Sun Aug 22, 2004 11:55 amby Guest
That's a good idea Chip.
I like the way engled went bout doing his AC, he only takes it with him when he needs it and it goes under the trailer and hooks up with duct hoses.
Posted:
Sun Aug 22, 2004 12:05 pmby beverlyt
I can't tell without a picture of the old way and new...but I think the shape will be something I like better the new way? A bit chuckier?
Bev
Posted:
Sun Aug 22, 2004 12:08 pmby Chip
Bev,,,,define "chuckier" or is that a new Teardrop term I just havent heard yet,,,
seeeeeeeeeeeeeYa
Posted:
Sun Aug 22, 2004 12:27 pmby beverlyt
Oops...I don't even know what "chuckier" means....
I meant chunkier!!
Posted:
Mon Aug 23, 2004 6:12 pmby mikeschn
Posted:
Wed Aug 25, 2004 6:31 pmby mikeschn
Just added the skinning page... it's not quite done yet, but there's enough there that you can look at it!
http://www.mikenchell.com/weekender/skinning.html
Mike...
P.S. Chip, I sent you email on your TPO... did you get it?