I just found this site. Wow! I built our teardrop about two years ago. For Christmas I was given the " Go Ahead". Just one small hitch, It has to be done by early April for your trip to California. Nights weekends and help from the family, it was finished. http://picasaweb.google.com/EllsworthJP/JeepWithTeardropTrailer/photo
Please take a look. I am looking forward to checking out all the other TD