Git 'er done days

[CJflyer]

The camper looks great! I just received a gallon of Emtech 9300 today. Did you spray everything or did you do any rolling. Any words of advice on application, cleanup, etc? Did you use Gloss? Thanks.

Chad

[tearhead]

What a pretty teardrop! Way to go! My compliments to the photographer, too~!

[wannabefree]

Took the Paskett Case up to the Mogollon Rim last weekend. Had a thoroughly enjoyable time. Got a little rain, so the tear was rain tested.

Aside from fixable leaks all went well.

[S. Heisley]

WOW! Looks like it was plenty wet and a good test for leaks!

Thanks for sharing the pic!

[teardrop_focus]

wannabefree

Most of my wiring is soldered. Not much room for crimps.

Great interior wood, tone, and finish!

Hitting the road.



Tried backing into the driveway (in the dark) when we got home. Almost a disaster; couldn't see where the trailer was going. Came within half an inch of crushing the front right corner of the tear.

Was this backing through your mirrors? Don't back a trailer by looking over your shoulder; that's bad practice. Use your mirrors; they're big enough. Also, always first walk a new or unfamiliar approach to check for hidden hazards.

Adjust both mirrors outwards bit by bit until you cannot quite see any of the van's sides; this will give you the widest field of vision. While backing, check both mirrors at regular intervals...

If while backing the trailer begins to move to your right, or, towards the curb/passenger side, think "right = losing your light". Then say to yourself "if you're losing your light, turn right", steer to the right, and that will bring the trailer straight again.

Once you practice this, you will react in kind when the trailer veers to your left; your steering response will become more natural.

Also, set an "arch" and trust that the degree of the van/trailer arch will stay put as you're backing if you leave the steering wheel alone. Don't overcorrect.

Practice, practice, practice! Get a couple of orange cones and practice in an empty parking lot.

Good luck! Your tear is beautiful.

[Minicamper42]

Being a truck driver in the past...always remember to always back in a turn on the drivers side, you can see out the window...never back in a turn on the passengers side...always nothing good will happen...it's always better to go around the block and face the other way so you are turning your trailer on the drivers side...and don't forget to get out and look first!...it makes for good practice to go back and look at where you are backing up and what obstacles might be in the way...I wont lie, single axle short wheelbase trailers are touchy to back...just remember baby turns, not big turns...after a while you will get the hang of it.

Another tip is looking to see any markers where you want to park the trailer close to...a shrub, tree, garbage can, power pole or anything you can use as a reference...carry a small cone or buy a reflector with the wire attached that you can stick in the ground or you can stand a flashlight facing up...practice backing the trailer up using just your mirrors keeping the marker on the edge of the trailer...this trick surprised me too when I learned how to master it...I can back up anything now.

Very nice job on the trailer...I hope mine comes out that good.

[b.bodemer]

Great looking td!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Barb