New Teardrop Design Input

[Shadow Catcher]

I may be in a position to give input into the design of a new comercialy produced teardrop. This will be a high quality trailer.
The owner and I have already had a long conversation and he did follow my advice and is building a 5X10 and has a number of orders.
So you now have an opportunity to give input, what features would you like to see?

[eatatjoz]

A tool box!
I didn't realize it until after I built mine, but it would be nice to have a compartment in the quarter panel that would hold a jack, fourway, and a few hand tools.

[Miriam C.]

12 volt jack for charging cell phones and puters!

[iplay10us2]

Are these the same guys who were building Mega Minis?

Whatever happened to your Mega Mini?

[2bits]

1. A profile the covers the frame on the side.

2. Something with at least 14" automotive style wheels.

Good luck!

[Shadow Catcher]

No this is not Eye4Design and no we still do not have our MM but suposedly it is being worked on. I will give them till next month to finish or I contact the law firm in Elkhart.
Miriam they have a 12V outlet, as well as 110AC.
eatatjoz I would think an available tongue box would fill the need for tools.
2bits They do have 14" wheels and I am going to suggest a model that can have bolt patern compatable with the TV i.e. Jeep, Land Cruser... and a more rugged suspension for serious off road boondocking.

[Mike-n-Britney]

How about something more modern than birch everywhere on the cabin and galley. Nix the brass. On-board fresh water and grey water (10G max each) tanks - with a manual pump, not an electric pump. A battery on the tongue, not in the galley (like the LG 5x10 SS). An on-board charger - just plug in an extension cord at home and it keeps your battery "tended".

And here's one that has been kind of a problem for me with TxDOT - a VIN stamped into the frame, not a sticker.

As to the comment about Automotive-type tires. I would never want to tow a trailer on radial tires. I think the wheels should be a size that accommodates the use of readily-available bias-ply trailer tires.

[2bits]

2bits They do have 14" wheels and I am going to suggest a model that can have bolt patern compatable with the TV i.e. Jeep, Land Cruser... and a more rugged suspension for serious off road boondocking.

Even better!!!

[Redgloves]

keder rails to attach a great awning on sides and galley

love CI propane two burner stove

intergrated sterio and speakers inside and out

fantastic fan

windows,

have to ponder more.

[Shadow Catcher]

Just got back from talking with Ryan at Lefty Origionals. I had suggested to him that that he go with a 5X10, I have pictures of the first rolling chassis.
The frame is powder coated steel with Dexter axles and the 5 x 10 will come standard with breaks. The floor and sides are three-quarter inch marine grade plywood triple polyurethane coated all CNC router shaped including screw holes. What this means is that in the future if you have a problem a release agent can be used on the glue and a side replaced easily. The plywood has an oak inner ply, so it isn't Birch. Also hickory and a couple of other types of wood are available. The bottom is under coated with a rubberized undercoating and the sides extend down over the frame. Available will be a sink with water pump, gas cook top, available water heater, available external shower. Hubs are available to handle off-road tires. LED lights are available, he is using a Progressive Dynamics power center. Radio inside and/or out are available as is a TV. Fantastic fan is standard. Battery is up front.
Colors and how you want the cabinetry set up, pretty much whatever you can come up with.

[Mike-n-Britney]

Nice! So the exterior is wood? Would an aluminum skin be available?

[Shadow Catcher]

OOPS the skin is aluminum, color of choice and with or with out a 3"pleat on the sides. Also keder rail available on rear and or sides. I will try and get a couple of pictures up shortly.

[DMcCam]

What profile are you looking to use? I've always thought something along the cub modernest style would be interesting.

[Shadow Catcher]

Hay I own (sort of) a Grass hopper design, profile?

Kidding aside here are a couple of shots I did this morning

A compleated 4X8 ready to be delivered, This is the simpelest design.


Interior


New 5X10 rolling chassie
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