Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **outsidezion** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 3:32 pm

Rainier70 wrote:I didn't see the waterheater mount before. Is that a "transport" location? Where do you hang it to run?

I'll post a few pics when I cut the tubing and hook it all up. It's set up to work where it is (thus, showering outside the side door) while still be "grab-and-go" as needed. More to come later!

by **outsidezion** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 3:36 pm

Per No David's idea of bike stands for the campsite and, perhaps, en route in the trailer, I found a low profile design online. These are two sections, 3 bikes each. They are just drying in the trailer - that is not how I expect to transport the bikes per that placement. I believe one will fit in my truck cap as well.

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by **outsidezion** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 3:39 pm

Rainier70 wrote:Just a word of caution on the water heater. Be careful of the exhaust. That is a lot of carbon monoxide to be putting into a small living area. If it was me and I wanted to permanently mount it there, I would do a sheet metal duct on top of the heater so that it vents outside. A CO monitor is always a good idea too.

Your points are noted!

CO monitor is definitely in the works. Also, remember we have to shower outside with the side door open. If exhaust is a problem, I may just set up to hang on the inside door when in use. As the door is swung outward, we then have our instant shower.

by **outsidezion** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 3:43 pm

bc toys wrote:nice build and love how organized ver thing is if you are in Utah you might want to come down to vegas for one of our gatherings I will see when the next one is and maybe you and your family could come on down We have a lady from St George come down and camp with us Well thanks for posting your build for us to see

Thank you for the invite! Unfortunately, you are on the other side of the country!

We have a fantasy of a West Coast road trip - we have loved ones in the NorthWest. This is where owning a small business has its downsides - it would be near impossible for a 2-3 week road trip.

by **Rainier70** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 4:17 pm

I think hanging it on the inside of the door so that it swings out for use is a great idea. :applause:

I've seen several inside/outside mounts where they hang it inside to transport then hang it on a mount outside to use, but with it on the door you don't even have to take it loose to use it outside. :thumbsup:

by **outsidezion** » Sat Mar 14, 2015 3:48 pm

I wasn't going to spend the kind of money required for a diamond plated hitch box.

Found this gem at Home Depot, paid for with a little birthday cash I received. Pretty heavy duty for the money and a great size.

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Mounted 2 propane tanks with a standard mount and put a hatch in the floor for propane lines.

by **outsidezion** » Sat Mar 14, 2015 3:57 pm

Its been a long, bitterly cold winter here and I've been waiting for a rainy day like this one to finish up on some hanging items.

My family is planning on camping over night with me in two weeks for a half-marathon trail run I'm signed for. One of the main reasons we put this camper together is for this kind of thing. http://www.parunners.com/tiadaghton-trail-race.html

Pads for the kids beds and fishing rod rack:

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by **outsidezion** » Sat Mar 14, 2015 4:02 pm

Nice memory foam dual layer mattress for our bed, curtains (with antler tie down hooks), and a "shelf" from my Cabela's camp cot. Everything we did was with an eye towards weight and simplicity: