Danny's #4 Teardrop, 99% Complete

[halfdome, Danny]

For those who aren't familiar with one of my builds this may be of interest to you.
Click on slide show at the upper left. Danny
Danny's #4 Teardrop

[ssrjim]

It's a looker, nice job!

[sdtripper2]

Danny:

How time flies when your having fun.
Like the slide show and of-course your workmanship.

Is there any weight differences in this unit as compared with your others?

[PaulC]

That's a sweet build Danny. A 10 in my opinion.
Cheers
Paul

[halfdome, Danny]

Danny:

How time flies when your having fun.
Like the slide show and of-course your workmanship.

Is there any weight differences in this unit as compared with your others?

Thanks Jim & Paul
Hi Steve, thanks, it's been a long time.
The last 3 teardrops have all come in at 1200# on the axle and 130# on the tongue.
I really like the anodized aluminum on this one, should hold up very nice with less maintenance.
Danny

[aggie79]

Danny,

As always, your latest teardrop is craftsmanship that we all strive to reach (although many of us don't come close.) Wonderful design and execution!

I really like the anodized aluminum on this one, should hold up very nice with less maintenance.
Danny

My teardrop has anodized aluminum also. I think you'll love it - no more stains, splotches, etc. (It's bird poop proof too!) I do occasionaly put a light coat of carnuba wax on it - just to make the dirt easier to wash off.

Take care,
Tom

[sdtripper2]

I really like the anodized aluminum on this one, should hold up very nice with less maintenance.
Danny

Danny:
Do you have a source for 5' anodized aluminum?
In 2005 when mine was built ~ The builder couldn't get the 5' only the 4' for the sides.

I too like the anodized as it is trouble free compared to the standard aluminum skin.

[halfdome, Danny]

Tom, thanks for your kind words. I'll keep in mind to try some wax on it.
If and when I make another one (see below) I'm thinking of going with the shiny anodized on the sides and the brushed (like this one) everywhere else.
First I got to see this one in the sunlight.
I don't want make a road hazard in the sun or headlights.

Jane has some projects lined up for me like a new smaller dining table and chairs.
Got to study up on chair making.

Steve, my supplier doesn't have anodized aluminum in 5' wide but it's not a problem.
I've been making a lap seam on the sides on the last 3 teardrops using 3M VHB tape.
I do contact cement my sheets to the walls.
The roof on this one has lap seams too, in the same manner as the sides.
You'll notice a slight color variation at the bottom of the sides in the teardrop in my signature line photo.
The darker mill finish aluminum was left over from teardrop #2 and is where the lap seam is.
I and others like the look.

Danny

[Greg M]

Geez Danny, at the rate you're turning em out, it's hard for a body to keep up. Good thing Jane's got you busy on other things...

-Greg

[halfdome, Danny]

Geez Danny, at the rate you're turning em out, it's hard for a body to keep up. Good thing Jane's got you busy on other things...

-Greg

Geez Greg, you mean every two years is too quick of a rate?
It looks like you (and your dear wife) need to show up to more TOW gatherings
Danny

[Woodbutcher]

Beautiful job Danny! That is one great looking trailer....