Today was a good day. The The pied-Ã -tear 11/24/09

[caffeine]

Hi, my name is Eric and I'm a teardropaholic. I've been lurking on this site for a couple of years, but today was my first day of building.
I built and tarred my deck, and I'm exhausted. It's still pretty hot here in Texas, so I'll be up bright and early to take pictures.

[caseydog]

Welcome!

There are a lot of Texas Teardroppers. I think I can safely speak for all of us when I say we hope to see you at a gathering, soon. I have been to a dozen or so gatherings, and they are a hoot.

It got nice today, so I was out working on my new build. Hopefully, those of us in Texas will have more good build weather coming at us.

CD

[Endo]

I'll be up bright and early to take pictures.

Welcome

It's bright and early where are the pics

Well it's early at least.

[caffeine]

I just realized I should have waited until tonight to coat it. Now I don't have the trailer and deck to use as a work surface. I made a detailed construction plan, then ignored it.

[caffeine]

I threw this together this morning so I could start my profile.

[Roly Nelson]

Welcome Erik, to the best trailer/builder site on the net. You are about to embark on a life-changing project, and it looks like you have a nice start. I may be wrong, but the plywood floor seems to be only be 1 1/2 inches above the top of the metal trailer frame. I wonder if this will be enough clearance to clear the top of the tire, when the weight of the teardrop has been added to the suspension. I'm sure you have it all scoped out, but just wondering. So far it looks good, keep the pics coming and good luck on your build.
Roly

[caffeine]

Hi Roly! With everthing I could find loaded on the trailer and using the scientific method of bouncing it up and down, it looks like I'll have just about 2 1/2" clearance. A little tight I know. Think that will be enough? Very little will be required of this trailer as far as travel.
I'm building using a fairly simple and lightweight design. I hope. There is going to be a baby bunk instead of a gally and only one door. I am insulating the walls and ceiling, because my wife wouldn't let me build it without an A/C.

[Beachbuggy]

Welcome fellow Texan, I can't wait for a Texas meet!
Yeah it's hot here too

[caffeine]

These are the pieces to my front bulkhead. Front wall with cutout for the AC, and behind it the sliding doors for a little cabinet in the headboard.


Dry fit of the front bulhead wall and tounge box, that's where the AC is going. You can also see my wall and door laying on the deck.


My insulated walls.

The weather sure has changed. It's now 55 and raining, and now instead of worrying about dripping sweat on my luan I'm trying to keep the rain off. Everything but the trailer spent two days piled in our kitchen while the thunderstorms ravaged our carport.

I went to McCoy's Lumber to get my 1/8 luan and was told that nobody in the area carries it even though their website says they have it in stock. I'm going with wallboard from Big Orange Box for the inside skins so I can keep working while I wait for my special order of 1/8 ply to come in.
I'm trying to set our first camping trip for the end of November. Wish me luck!

[jdarkoregon]

Good Luck, November is coming soon.

One door, and a very big one. Great to see you are building a good design.

Keep at it

John

[aggie79]

Eric,

I missed your first posting. You are really moving along on your build! Looks top notch.

If you haven't already, take a look in the "South Central" section to see about the LCG IV event, October 23-25, at Lake Bisteneau southwest of Shreveport. I won't have my teardrop done then, but there will be about 60-70 teardrops in one location.

Tom

[Chris D]

Looks great Eric,
I just got my stuff this week and looks like rain all week .

Chris D

[caffeine]

Thanks Tom, I'll look at that. I'm trying to make our first camp at the Renaisance festival near Houston. Don't know if we're going to make it but it's good motivation.

Yeah Chris, it's been rainy for a week here. I kid you not, I have GREEN MOLD growing on my lumber and camper peices from the amazing humidity happening in my carport. We had about two hours of sunlight today so I put everything out in the driveway to get a dose of UV.

[dreadcptflint]

There must be some serious rocket fuel in your cup cause you are humming right along.

[starleen2]

Greetings Eric,
Longview eh? Some rain we've been having right? - We're in Mt. Pleasant - just about 50 miles North of ya'. looks like some good progress going on - if you ever need an extra hand - would be happy to lend one. BTW - a few of are planning a gathering at lake Bob Sandlin in November - maybe stop by and introduce yourself and there's always room for one more!