Hello again from WV

[wvmedic]

Hello all, a new introduction from me. I have been a member here for goodness I do not remember for how long, it has been a long time though. I was starting a build long ago but, life got in the way. Now that I am semi retired, part time job four days every other week with nine days off in between. I plan on building a teardrop, likely a 5x10 based on the generic Benroy on a 5x8 NT trailer. Not sure if I need to stretch the trailer or not....

My new Bride and I want to travel out west, Yellowstone, Moab, North rim of the Grand Canyon and the like. Will be towing with a 2022 Jeep Gladiator, I had been considering a cargo trailer but have changed my mind and now want a teardrop. Hopefully will be easy on the wallet to tow behind the Jeep and a big step above tent camping. Don't mind tenting but, setup and take down for over night stays doesn't appeal to me at all.


Jeff

[emregrup]

Hello .

[tony.latham]

and I want to travel out west

I'm looking forward to your build!



Tony

[wvmedic]

Thank you Guy's, I'm excited to read your book Tony. It should be arriving today, unfortunately I am back and forth now on the teardrop vs cargo trailer. Sourcing materials for the teardrop is looking to be pretty expensive with shipping on the wood. I have no local sorce and quoted shipping on the bendable Birch is $200, shipping NT trailer is $235. I haven't even got a quote on the 5x10 plywood yet, so I'm not sure. Still contemplating a 5x10 teardrop vs 5x10 cargo trailer.

Jeff

[tony.latham]

I'm excited to read your book...

Holler when you have questions.

I have no local sorce and...

I'm three hours from the nearest box store and two hours from the closest 3-pack of whitey-tighties. Where are you?

Tony

[wvmedic]

@tony.latham, Charleston WV area. We have the Lowe's, Home Depot and Menards. I don't know of any specialty shops around or in WV unfortunately.

Jeff

[tony.latham]

I don't know of any specialty shops around or in WV unfortunately.

You might look through this thread:

https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?252640-Good-Appalachian-region-source-for-Baltic-Birch-Plywood-(the-real-stuff)

Tony

[wvmedic]

@tony.latham, thank you very much. One shop is only 161 miles from my house. What is your thoughts on Okoume BS 1088 or Meranti BS 1088 for skinning the walls?

Jeff

[tony.latham]

What is your thoughts on...

They both look like high-quality stuff–-I think they would be fine.

Tony

[wvmedic]

Thank you Tony, I've called a few places today and have been told that Baltic birch isn't being allowed across our borders at the moment. I was also told that rumor has it there is some trickling in from our Neighbor's to our North. I can order the bendable birch from MA and pick up 4x8 sheets of the other in OH.

Jeff