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Anybody have any experience building one, using one, or, restoring one?
eldar |
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Edited by
SassyEuro2
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Wed 06/08/16 01:00 AM
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I don't. But you might find this, DIY site useful. It even lists the tools necessary.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Teardrop-Trailer/ Available Sizes ORIGINAL(2048x1366) TINY(48x48) SQUARE(75x75) SQUARE2(130x130) SQUARE3(320x320) THUMB(100x67) SMALL(320x213) MEDIUM(620x414) RECTANGLE1(306x255) LARGE(1024x683) RECT1350(1350x1125) RECT600(600x500) RECT390(390x325) RECT2100(2048x1366) RECT840(840x700) RECT270(270x225) |
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Thanks for the link, SassyEuro2.
I have built several plywood boats (punts/prams) in a past lifetime and was looking to hear from someone with actual 'hands-on' experience. I am considering building a Tear Drop or a more conventional tag a long trailer with full head room. eldar |
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I've decided on a full sized camping trailer - along the size of a Scamp or Burro - eccept smaller.
Harbor Freight sells a 4 x 8 foot trailer for about $300. I will widen the trailer to 6 ft, 6 in and give it an inside height of 7 ft. Looking for a macimum weight, fully equipped, of about 900 ponds. I am thinking of covering the outside wall with Coroplast - the plastisized cardboard use to promote electors and make small folding boats and emergency shelters. Thanks for all the help! |
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I've decided on a full sized camping trailer - along the size of a Scamp or Burro - eccept smaller. Harbor Freight sells a 4 x 8 foot trailer for about $300. I will widen the trailer to 6 ft, 6 in and give it an inside height of 7 ft. Looking for a macimum weight, fully equipped, of about 900 ponds. I am thinking of covering the outside wall with Coroplast - the plastisized cardboard use to promote electors and make small folding boats and emergency shelters. Thanks for all the help! Actually it would be fascinating to see, how you will succeed. Perhaps you may like to post the whole DIY diary here, pics and instructions included .. how about that |
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I like teardrop trailers. I like tiny/small houses and get a newsletter on the internet often.
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I've decided on a full sized camping trailer - along the size of a Scamp or Burro - eccept smaller. Harbor Freight sells a 4 x 8 foot trailer for about $300. I will widen the trailer to 6 ft, 6 in and give it an inside height of 7 ft. Looking for a macimum weight, fully equipped, of about 900 ponds. I am thinking of covering the outside wall with Coroplast - the plastisized cardboard use to promote electors and make small folding boats and emergency shelters. Thanks for all the help! Actually it would be fascinating to see, how you will succeed. Perhaps you may like to post the whole DIY diary here, pics and instructions included .. how about that Yes, I think I can do that. |
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I like teardrop trailers. I like tiny/small houses and get a newsletter on the internet often. Me too! Some ingenious ideas on that and pther similar websites! |
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I like teardrop trailers. I like tiny/small houses and get a newsletter on the internet often. Me too! Some ingenious ideas on that and pther similar websites! I was thinking they were gone for good, coz they look to be impractical .. too small perhaps for a normal living and travelling, but then again .. what you need the most - just a good and a cozy place to share a bed with somone when camping .. and they look cute .. no wonder women love them lol |
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Especially when you paint them pink on the outside and a matching colour on the inside.
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Well, I bought the HF trailer on sale - saved $40.00. I am researching Texas State information to determine all the safety lighting and building material requirements needed.
I look forward to start the construction process after the Fourth of July. eldar |
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Thanks for keeping us informed .. looking forward to hear more from you
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Just wanted to ask how are you doing .. any progress so far?
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