Hey everyone, I've been reading the forums for several years now and was all set to build my own. Then I found a deal on a 5x8 silver shadow teardrop for about what it would cost me to build one, and I could camp in it now! A few years later, I've outgrown the 5x8. Two adults sleeping in a 5x8 with a 2 year old is a challenge to say the least.
I've been looking at all the various designs and like the campster12. The biggest issue with that is getting a frame that would work. I'm not sure if there is anywhere in my area that would build one for a reasonable price and I've never done any welding. Also, I would probably skip the galley. I know people love them, but I find that don't use mine much and would rather have more storage inside the camper.
I was super excited about a free popup frame from a friend. It's a 1990 colman alta 6',8"x12', which sounded great, but it turns out those are the dimensions when open. The frame is 6',8"x8', I'm not sure I have a use for it.