New build in Iowa

[flip18436572]

Jim,

Do you think a brake system would be required on a teardrop under 1000 pounds?

I was hoping to not have to deal with brakes on a trailer so small, but if I need to put that in my plans, I will.


Thanks,


Phil

[corncountry]

I only put brakes on this one because we are planning to pull it to Alaska in 2011. Will pulling with an S-10.

Jim

[flip18436572]

Thanks. I think that will make a difference for me and I will leave the brakes off of my plans for now.

I am going to be paying a lot of attention to this build. I think this is how I want to build. Really, I would like to do an all aluminum build, but I am not sure that would really be that much of a weight savings and the cost would be a LOT more from the materials costs from what I am told. Well, that and I would have to get different wire and gas for my wire welder.

I wish we were closer together, as I would love to help you build it. I love building things and learning from people that have the experience. I hope you do a lot of posting about this project. I am also watching the emiller build as it develops.

[corncountry]

Well, the snow is gone and the grass is growing, time to get back to building.
I have made some progress on the build. I am building from inside out. I have the floor, ceiling and inside wall paneling installed. I am now working on the cabinet framing. Pictures will follow in a few days, or when the rain stops.

Jim

[corncountry]

It has been more than a few days since I promiced pictures. Got busy in the shop after returning home from Pershing Park.


Slide out counter top.

I hope to get back to work on the TD in a few more weeks.

Jim

[Miriam C.]

Wow! I love the profile and the build. Seems a lot lighter. Keep the pictures coming.

[Nathan N]

Jim, that's an awfully nice looking tear. I like the slide out counter in the galley. I am looking forward to seeing this in person some day.

[corncountry]

Thanks for the . I hope to have this one done in time for the Crawford gathering.

Jim

[corncountry]

Hi everyone. Thought I better post some pictures so you would know that I am still alive and building.




Hope to have it ready for Crawford. All the trim won't be done but it should be campable.

Jim

[Ratkity]

Beautiful!

Hugs,
Ratkity

[bbarry]

Looking forward to seeing it in person at Crawford. Don't worry, you're much further along than I was when we went to ITG in Minden last year. I only had one door, no galley, fenders or cabinets!

See ya soon