Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **2bits** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:31 pm

Wow you did get alot done! This has got to be one of the most satisfying parts is putting up the walls and seeing that you are actually building a teardrop! ! Good job!

by **McBrew** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:13 pm

2bits wrote:Wow you did get alot done! This has got to be one of the most satisfying parts is putting up the walls and seeing that you are actually building a teardrop! ! Good job!

Yeah, you're right! My wife is happy... they commented that I got more done on it in a day than I had in the past 8 months!

Oh, and here's the pic I meant to post. I still had the other one in the clipboard from the Tears & Dogs thread...

by **kennyrayandersen** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 6:41 pm

Keep at it – you want to be camping before that little one hits 12! :lol:

by **Miriam C.** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:36 pm

Wow! That was fast! So where is the baby bed?

Congratulations BTW. :thumbsup:

by **McBrew** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:42 pm

Got a little more work done today. I put in the ceiling and built all six cabinet doors for the galley. I still have to do some finishing work on the doors. I'll have a pic of them soon. Here's my tear out in the sun (and humidity):

by **McBrew** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:45 pm

Oh, by the way, I am really tempted to R&R the axle so that it sits on top of the leaf springs. I know some people have done that with HF trailers... any down side? It should make the trailer sit more level with my car, as well as improving the aesthetics a bit.

by **BILLYL** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 7:42 pm

Looks like there we are getting another TD in the Washington Metro AREA - Maybe it is time to start planning are own rally..................

Bill

by **tinksdad** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 7:54 pm

McBrew wrote:Oh, by the way, I am really tempted to R&R the axle so that it sits on top of the leaf springs. I know some people have done that with HF trailers... any down side? It should make the trailer sit more level with my car, as well as improving the aesthetics a bit.

I did it with mine and haven't come across any disadvantages as yet. I do know the couple inches difference makes sitting in the doorway a lot more comfortable. It just seems to be a more natural angle. Since your galley counter is all ready in, it may change the comfort level when working there (ergonomics!!).

by **Jeff Hubbard** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:07 pm

Where did you get the info to plot out the curves for your Cub? I just posted a similar question for my impending build.

by **McBrew** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:52 pm

Jeff Hubbard wrote:Where did you get the info to plot out the curves for your Cub? I just posted a similar question for my impending build.

Sorry, I've been really busy (not with the teardrop, unfortunately)... I used the profile from the Generic Benroy plan.

by **McBrew** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:54 pm

So, I decided a while back that I didn't like my cheapo particle board cabinet face (which was to be painted), so I ripped it out and went with pine. This is my very first attempt at making a face frame and cabinet doors. I think it turned out pretty well, thanks to my Kreg jigs and clamps! These are going to be the upper galley cabinets. I have the lower one done, too... just have to mount the door hinges.

by **2bits** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:19 pm

OK... my plans ar ein the mail to ya... I am outsourcing to you! They look great! ! !

by **kennyrayandersen** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:07 am

McBrew wrote:So, I decided a while back that I didn't like my cheapo particle board cabinet face (which was to be painted), so I ripped it out and went with pine. This is my very first attempt at making a face frame and cabinet doors. I think it turned out pretty well, thanks to my Kreg jigs and clamps! These are going to be the upper galley cabinets. I have the lower one done, too... just have to mount the door hinges.

nuttin wrong wit that! :thumbsup:

by **McBrew** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:07 pm

Been really busy working on the wife's house... trying to get it on the market soon. I finally got a weekend to work on the TD! I got the lower cabinet doors and face frame installed. It's starting to look good!

by **Shazza** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:51 pm

McBrew wrote:Been really busy working on the wife's house... trying to get it on the market soon. I finally got a weekend to work on the TD! I got the lower cabinet doors and face frame installed. It's starting to look good!

Absolutely Beautiful!! :applause:

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