Pmullen503 wrote:I like how the window and wheel spats complement an otherwise simple shape. Needs a tongue box!
jsnbergman wrote:Looks like the C3PO family is right at home. I really like the last design, but this one is probably more functional and safer, not personal safety but safer build.
tony.latham wrote:I'm wondering if you have worked out how your doors will be framed out and sealed with the encompassing window? Will any of that window open up and be screened? (Teardrops without a lot of ventilation aren't livable.)
tony.latham wrote: How long is your bed? I would think the overhead storage in the front of the cabin would give it an encroaching feeling. I'm a big believer in a headboard to put all your night-junk on––since there isn't room for night-stands in a teardrop. Phones, glasses, books... (with slider storage below).
See above sketch of door framing. Let me know if this is a poor plan. The windows will definitely open,
Socal Tom wrote: 1) What I've found is having some sort of basket to slide into the cabinet so you can pull them out like drawers works best. That way you can pull stuff out without having to climb back in the trailer just to grab a
Pmullen503 wrote:Might I suggest you look at commercial vinyl awning windows.
kramergwt wrote:Tongue weight might be pretty high with the axle that far back. Just a thought. I moved mine back 12 inches and putting it back where it was. When/if you add a tongue box or other items in front, the tongue weight will go up.
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KendaldaCosta wrote:Thanks for the input Tom. Are those cabinets on the head side or the foot side?
KendaldaCosta wrote:I'm not super concerned about "headbanging" because I'm hoping to be 5' high so there should be a good 3' of clearance below them. I'm going to do a full size cardboard mockup of this thing sooner or later to feel it out.
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