Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

The frame took a bit longer than I had figured! It's a big-un! 16-feet long, tongue to tail, and 78-inches wide.


The project will be called Rondack Lodge.
It's a blending of the '60 Metzendorf, and a traditional t/d. It's 80-inches wide, by 13-feet long. Phyll, at 5'6" will be able to stand in it.
We'll have a permanently set-up bed, a dinette/bed, a cassette potty, and a huge galley! If all goes well, I'll be offering plans.
The journal's HERE
I'll start making the profile patterns this weekend.

Way to go Steve! I'll be watching this project closely as I've been wondering what a cross between a tear and TTT would be like.

Bruce

Steve, I noticed you only painted the outside of your dropped floor. It wouldn't hurt to paint the inside even tho you are going to cover it. Steel has a way of rusting when exposed to moisture,and being covered, you wouldn't see it happening until it was too late. Painting it will give you a little more protection..... Paint's not that expensive is it??

Looking real good!!!

Micro469 wrote: Paint's not that expensive is it?

Well, the super- NASA grade stuff I like?,,,
Actually, I ran out! I'll shoot it with a coat or two of primer before I cover it.

Neat design Steve....I bookmarked the build web site, look forward to seeing the progress on this one!

Steve
I like that design. I've been dream in the back of my mind of a TTT that you don't have to take the table down to go to bed. That's the next build but now Mike and I are trying to build the Warrior/Hatch lighter and more streamlined. What is your estimated finish weight?

GAry

Awesome Baby What is your projected completion date? I can't wait to see more progress pics, you do fantastic work!

Outlaw wrote:Awesome Baby What is your projected completion date? I can't wait to see more progress pics, you do fantastic work!

Thanks Eric! I always try hard!
Boss says "We'll be ready for the Camp ADK Spring Tearup, early June, or else"

RAYVILLIAN wrote:Steve
What is your estimated finish weight?

GAry

Ran the plan through Andrew's spread sheets to figure out the axle placement, I figure +/_ #2000. Axle is rated at #3500, has brakes.

Steve
I was thinking that you'd need the 3500 axle. Your 3 ft longer and 2 ft wider than the Warrior and he came in at 1600 lbs, of course most of that is air. Looking at the plans and frame thought it looked like somewhere between 2000 and 2500 lbs. Can't wait to see how it comes togeather. I wish that my work looked half as good as yours.

GAry

Steve I like it nice job.

Oh goody, more Steve F. Pictures to drool over.

...this is going to be a good one to watch...waytogo Steve!!!!..............................

Steve- Glad that the Metz is the inspiration for your latest creation! Diane and I are excited to see the finished product! We will definately be taking a ride down the Thruway to check on your progress. GOOD LUCK!!!

wow..........

looking forward to following the progress.

Barb

Rick Sheerin wrote:Steve- Glad that the Metz is the inspiration for your latest creation! Diane and I are excited to see the finished product! We will definately be taking a ride down the Thruway to check on your progress. GOOD LUCK!!!

Don'y forget to bring work clothes, both of you!
I'll be in touch, we can all get together for a weekend work/play party!