new dropper in AZ-hello

[urbanironaz]

Hello everyone from sunny(not today) AZ. This is a great resource and I am glad to find it. I am building a 5 x 8 drop - I welded up a frame from 2" square tube and rolled out the the frame from 1" steel tube- I choose to do as much as I could with steel tube because metal is easy for me, it is the wood I am dreading. I have a 1500 lbs torsion axle with 15" wheels. I still need to finish up a little welding to get ready to prime the frame work. I plan to skin it with aluminum on the outside-1" thick insulating foam in the middle-and wood inside..with a wood floor. I am looking for ideas on the plumbing for sink and a good way to put air conditioning in ..any help would be apprciated... [/b]

[jdarkoregon]

Urban,

Welcome, it sounds like you are on your way! Build Lite

John

[Mike C.]

Hi urbanironaz,


Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you are well on your way. For information on anything "teardrops", just check out the "sdtripper2's index" at the top of each page. And be sure and post pictures of your build, as you go, cause we like to check out your progress.

See you around.

[urbanironaz]

I am trying to stay light and go with the less is more mantra. Anyone in Az currently in the middle of a build or have a teardrop... I am looking for inspiration

[OrionAZ]

I built mine in AZ. Does that count? I have since moved to Funny Florida. It would probably be to far to drive to see my rig. But feel free to check out some pic in my album. If I can answer any questions just let me know. Have fun!

[Miriam C.]

To the playground Urban.... We have folks in AZ and you can find information about them here:
http://tnttt.com/viewforum.php?f=15

You have a wonderful start on your tear so don't forget the Keeps the bubble oil level, and gives a wonderful reference tool for asking questions.

[ssrjim]

Hello everyone from sunny(not today) AZ. This is a great resource and I am glad to find it. I am building a 5 x 8 drop - I welded up a frame from 2" square tube and rolled out the the frame from 1" steel tube- I choose to do as much as I could with steel tube because metal is easy for me, it is the wood I am dreading. I have a 1500 lbs torsion axle with 15" wheels. I still need to finish up a little welding to get ready to prime the frame work. I plan to skin it with aluminum on the outside-1" thick insulating foam in the middle-and wood inside..with a wood floor. I am looking for ideas on the plumbing for sink and a good way to put air conditioning in ..any help would be apprciated... [/b]

I'm in Glendale and have number 3 underway:
http://web.mac.com/ramjim/TearDrop_3/TearDrop_Build_Blog/TearDrop_Build_Blog.html

[urbanironaz]

thanks for the offer orion but florida is a little to far for me-but I would be willing to buy ssrjim a 12 pack of his choice to come see his work in progress I am a hands on person and gathered all my info from the computer so I am anxious to see one in person. I will be posting pics as soon as my wife helps me figure out how

[ssrjim]

thanks for the offer orion but florida is a little to far for me-but I would be willing to buy ssrjim a 12 pack of his choice to come see his work in progress I am a hands on person and gathered all my info from the computer so I am anxious to see one in person. I will be posting pics as soon as my wife helps me figure out how

Come on by, I love showing off my work.

[urbanironaz]

Thanks nfor the invite... i would love to see what a third generation teardrop has evolved into...I'll PM you..