Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **pete42** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 11:34 am

I don't know why but I am still amazed at the craftsmanship of everyone on this site. :thumbsup:

great job and one you can be proud of for many years to come unless you want to sell it to me..

very nice indeed......... :applause:

ol' Pete

by **David S** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 10:40 pm

From one Cabinet guy to another :thumbsup:

Great job,I like everything about it.

by **aggie79** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:23 am

Steve,

I'm been busier than a beaver on my build to get it ready in time for an outing and am just now catching up on build journals.

All I can say is "Wow". Rarely does function and form/beauty come together, but your folding seat design is incredible! And the pleated aluminum...what can I say but "stunning."

You have yourself another really fine teardrop/TTT.

Take care,
Tom

by **Woodbutcher** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:16 pm

Thanks guys. On Tuesday I start loading it for my outing this weekend. You get real use to where everything is in the main trailer. Now I have to find a place for all the stuff in the new one. Worse then that I will have to remember where I put everything!

by **CarlLaFong** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:45 pm

Talk to me about that siding. Where did you get it, was it 'spensive, what size does it come in, etc., etc.

by **StPatron** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:25 pm

That's a beauty! :thumbsup:

by **Woodbutcher** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:38 pm

CarlLaFong wrote:Talk to me about that siding. Where did you get it, was it 'spensive, what size does it come in, etc., etc.

Well the aluminum came from Frank Bear at Vintek. He is listed on Ebay as Vintek and the business is Vintage Technologies in Portage Michigan. Check out the Tearjerkers site in the Venders corner for his contact info.
The aluminum only comes in 4' width. They have a waterproof crimped seam .So the roof piece has 3 seams. The side walls with the crimp have a slip seam. So that is 2 pieces about 10' long. So the roof was about 5' X 16' and the sides were 5'X 10'. The cost was just under 600.00. There are many colors to choose from. It may seem a little high but there is no maintenance. So no polishing, just was it like a car. It was hard to work with the pleated sides. I highly recommend having help.

by **razorback** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:01 am

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Really, Really nice job.............

Larry

by **Alleged User** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:18 am

Love this one...you are quite the craftsman. :shock:

What did you use for the door trim? Our TD is finished except for the door trim, and yours looks great. :thumbsup:

by **Woodbutcher** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:46 pm

I just used aluminum T-ee molding for my door edges. I got it from the same place as the sheet goods.

by **mezmo** » Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:33 pm

Hi Woodbutcher,

Success! What a great result for all your efforts. Definitely one to add
to my inspiration file.

Cheers,
Norm/mezmo

by **b.bodemer** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 6:11 pm

Beautiful work!

Barb

by **doug hodder** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:48 pm

Very well done Steve! I love the interior upholstery work! Great colors/ pattern on it. You've gotta take that one out soon and Wow all the other campers! The porthole window is the bomb....and I love the trim on the ceiling...mahogany? It's got that "professional" look. Ya done good! Doug

by **Deryk the Pirate** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:52 pm

Looks Awesome! I like the seat to bed...Great Idea!

by **tearhead** » Sat Nov 12, 2011 11:41 pm

Your creation is a thing of beauty! How did the first trip go? Anything you'd do differently?

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