Tear that can carry a tandem bicycle inside

[MikeDrz]

that would make for a heavy hatch, no? I also wonder where it would come in height wise, I would not want to hunch under it, but it would be handy for rain if it was tall enough.

Mike, make a removable tongue and a single hatch and ya got it all. Why a single hatch, well with a single hatch you only have 4 sealing edges/surfaces to worry about instead of 10
madjack

[angib]

I've specifically decided on the Glen-L Sequoia design because it'll be able to handle our tandem.

Let's have lots of pictures of your build as the Sequoia is an interesting design. I know there are quite detailed build photos on the GLen-L site but it would be nice to hear how it goes from an 'un-biased' person.

Andrew

[Feral XJ-SC]

I think some kind of Sequoia/Compact Jr. (see Andrew's website) combo would be interesting. Gives you a lower profile going down the road, yet should be tall enough for the tandam bike. I like the Sequoia's galley access from the outside world rather than inside. The galley would need to slide out on a drawer.

The nice part about the rear access is that you also get to have a porch. A rear attached "ramp" could be supported on the far end by jack stands or something, giving a nice platform to egress the trailer, remove boots, set stuff down, etc. If it was expanded metal porch, one could even hang a shower curtain off of the pop-up's rear over hang, put a pastic tub under the "porch" and have 95% of a shower done. The same area could also screen a port-a-poty when not used as a shower.

Still dreaming, not building...

[MikeDrz]

I was just wondering about that myself... build it on a 5'x8' TSC trailer with the mesh ramp... wonder how that would work, could build it pod-removable style then. guess i should go measure one.

I think some kind of Sequoia/Compact Jr. (see Andrew's website) combo would be interesting. Gives you a lower profile going down the road, yet should be tall enough for the tandam bike. I like the Sequoia's galley access from the outside world rather than inside. The galley would need to slide out on a drawer.

The nice part about the rear access is that you also get to have a porch. A rear attached "ramp" could be supported on the far end by jack stands or something, giving a nice platform to egress the trailer, remove boots, set stuff down, etc. If it was expanded metal porch, one could even hang a shower curtain off of the pop-up's rear over hang, put a pastic tub under the "porch" and have 95% of a shower done. The same area could also screen a port-a-poty when not used as a shower.

Still dreaming, not building...

[MikeDrz]

Ok I poked around for "Andrew's Website" to no avail, can you elaborate please?

thanks

I think some kind of Sequoia/Compact Jr. (see Andrew's website) combo would be interesting. Gives you a lower profile going down the road, yet should be tall enough for the tandam bike. I like the Sequoia's galley access from the outside world rather than inside. The galley would need to slide out on a drawer.

The nice part about the rear access is that you also get to have a porch. A rear attached "ramp" could be supported on the far end by jack stands or something, giving a nice platform to egress the trailer, remove boots, set stuff down, etc. If it was expanded metal porch, one could even hang a shower curtain off of the pop-up's rear over hang, put a pastic tub under the "porch" and have 95% of a shower done. The same area could also screen a port-a-poty when not used as a shower.

Still dreaming, not building...

[mikeschn]

Hey Mike,

I like your avatar... that's exactly what I was thinking the other day...

As for your question... Andrews Compact is here...
http://www.angib.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/t ... tear48.htm

And the sequoia is here...
http://www.glen-l.com/campers/sequoia.html

I think Bev might have some pictures of that online too... opps... they are not there any more... I'll put a few up for you...

Mike...

P.S. I would still slope the back of your trailer a little bit... you can still get your bike in there...

[Feral XJ-SC]

Ok I poked around for "Andrew's Website" to no avail, can you elaborate please?

Sorry. I found Andrew's site first, then this one, for some reason I have it in my head that everyone uses it as a starting point. Anyway, Angib's website is now conveniently accessable through "Design Library" at the top of your screen.

[alaska teardrop]

Just another idea Mike, Contain your bike and it's grime in a made-for plastic equipment bag. Build a lightweight trailer (say, 4.5x8x4) to the shape of your choice with a traditional rear hatch that meets the bumper. Make your galley open to the cabin under the galley countertop. Slide the bike in full length lying on it's side. Fred the worlds' farthest North teadrop builder.

[MikeDrz]

Fred, thank you for the suggestion, but I would rather not have it loose like that. I am still leaning towards a front galley.

Just another idea Mike, Contain your bike and it's grime in a made-for plastic equipment bag. Build a lightweight trailer (say, 4.5x8x4) to the shape of your choice with a traditional rear hatch that meets the bumper. Make your galley open to the cabin under the galley countertop. Slide the bike in full length lying on it's side. Fred the worlds' farthest North teadrop builder.

[MikeDrz]

Mike,

thank you for the picture, that helps... as to whether or not to slope the roof, that would depend on if i try to do a dinette. if I do not, I would probably give it some slope, so its less like a cargo trailer.

Hey Mike,

I like your avatar... that's exactly what I was thinking the other day...

As for your question... Andrews Compact is here...
http://www.angib.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/t ... tear48.htm

And the sequoia is here...
http://www.glen-l.com/campers/sequoia.html

I think Bev might have some pictures of that online too... opps... they are not there any more... I'll put a few up for you...

Mike...

P.S. I would still slope the back of your trailer a little bit... you can still get your bike in there...

[MikeDrz]

no worries, thank you

Ok I poked around for "Andrew's Website" to no avail, can you elaborate please?

Sorry. I found Andrew's site first, then this one, for some reason I have it in my head that everyone uses it as a starting point. Anyway, Angib's website is now conveniently accessable through "Design Library" at the top of your screen.

[mikeschn]

Oh now you want a table too? What do you think you're building, an RV?

Okay, here's your table...


If you haven't checked out my weekender pages yet, they are here...
http://www.mikenchell.com/weekender

Mike...

[alaska teardrop]

Getting the tandem inside is the key-

I am probably only going 4 ft wide, I would like to go 5, but really do not want the trailer any wider than my tow vehicle (PT Cruiser), and weight is a concern as the pt is not exactly overabundant in the power department.

Carefull, Mike. It's gettin' heavier!

[mikeschn]

Yep, you're right... it's gettin' heavier... !!!



Mike...

Getting the tandem inside is the key-

I am probably only going 4 ft wide, I would like to go 5, but really do not want the trailer any wider than my tow vehicle (PT Cruiser), and weight is a concern as the pt is not exactly overabundant in the power department.

Carefull, Mike. It's gettin' heavier!

[MikeDrz]

i will have to stop at the dollar store and fill it full of helium balloons on the way out of town..

Getting the tandem inside is the key-

I am probably only going 4 ft wide, I would like to go 5, but really do not want the trailer any wider than my tow vehicle (PT Cruiser), and weight is a concern as the pt is not exactly overabundant in the power department.

Carefull, Mike. It's gettin' heavier!