Southeast Idaho New Guy

[Xanthoman]

I am new to the scene in Southeast Idaho (Rexburg, to be exact). Is anyone nearby? I would love to see a teardrop in person before I finalize my design of one, but if not I suppose I will just have to go by suggestions off here.

I am a Mechanical Engineer major in my junior year of school. I was a custom home builder for 8 years previous to this. I specialize in hydronic heat systems, in-floor heat,SIPS, ICF structures, as well as trim. In engineering I specialize in carbon fiber and composites. I am a member of SAMPE. I have interest in lightweight, superior construction systems of manufacturing and design.

I have a wife and two year old daughter.

Glad to be here. I have an initial design I want to get suggestions on but I will make better sketches before I post them. I am making a miniature foam model soon to get proportions realized a bit better.

~Xanthoman~

[halfdome, Danny]

Welcome to the forum.
I know of at least 2 teardrop owners in Lewiston, Idaho.
I know you're over 500 miles from Lewiston.
One of the guys is George, who has at last count, about 11 vintage teardrops.
If by chance you see one of any vintage introduce yourself.
Here's another resource besides TNTT.com. Teardroppers Of Oregon & Washington we have members from Idaho too.

In any case, with your experience, you'll be able to successfully make your own version of a teardrop from this website.
Check out The Hall Of Fame link at the top of each page for inspiration.
Danny