I haven't given up yet, More Progress

[jdarkoregon]

I'm still trying to get an hour or so in everynight. This is the longhaul is now. I'm building it "inside first" and have come to enjoy that concept, Total length is 13 feet and width is 5 feet 8 inches. The extra size is taking longer and costing a heck of a lot more than a 10 footer might have cost me. But, then I'm thinking of what the next one will look like.

John







Sorry it has been so long since I posted pictures
I sure do wish it had been done for the Dam gathering, but maybe next year

John

[Gage]

I think there should be a window behind the door. Think about it. It's not to late.

[bledsoe3]

Looking good John. Keep pluggin' along.

[jdarkoregon]

Gage, that is a good idea, But I have a window that goes in the door that is 24 by 18 (i think, or bigger) The space behind the door is big enough, but I'm planning on using that space for hanging up wet clothes from skiing.

I will look at it a little harder, thanks

Jim, Thanks for the encouragement

John

[Gage]

You need a closet up front like I have.


I used to ski. Matter of fact I think I was skiing before I was riding a bike.

[grant whipp]

Now that's different, John ... VERY COOL! ...

I'll be looking forward to seeing in completed! Keep up the good work! 'Til next time ...

CHEERS!

Grant

[Miriam C.]

Great Job John. I agree with Gage. That is a large space to have no window.

GirRdun

[Mary K]

MAN!!! That's' a HONKING HUGE Teardrop!!!

Double Axle??? Sweet!!



Mk

[b.bodemer]

John,
Looks terrific!!!!!!
Barb

[doug hodder]

John....really a cool build, I like the tandem axle setup...I think you ought to have a window on the side of the door also...so just hang the clothes over the window...when there aren't any clothes hanging there, you're getting in a ton of light for the interior. Good Job!!! Doug

[madjack]

...oh Riki...I think you and Lucy have such a nice "long long trailer"...oh wait...that is a different movie ...looking good John...a window would be nice but you have a lotta window already so do what ya want...gonna be a head turner...
madjack

[Sonetpro]

John,
Wow its' looking great! It looks just as you described it to us last summer.
SO is it going to be ready for Minden?

[jdarkoregon]

I must admit that I have sat down there in the barn laughing my head off at how BIG this trailer is. It is so big that I’ve come up with a new name for it, Longhaul “KING” (as in king sized).

You might remember that I was concerned my wife would be claustrophobic in a standard sized Tear. Well,,,, a couple evenings ago she came in and was visiting after taking care of her horse. To quote her, “its so small in there, how am I going to move around?” I then informed her that most Teardrops built would completely fit into just our cabin area and the goal was to go camping not to spend all the time lounging around in a mobile home.

Dear forum, this is one giant teardrop, I think I’m going to have to start calling it a “Tiny Travel Trailer” even though it follows all the guidelines for the definition of a teardrop. IF you newbies get a chance to see a teardrop BEFORE you start your build, do it. Most of the members on this board are warm and caring and will gladly show off their teardrop trailer to you, YOU JUST HAVE TO ASK!

The first gathering I go to will tell, I might be ejected from the gathering because I’m taking the whole campsite but I’m sure people are going to comment and not believe I built it from scratch.

Anyway, Gage, I’m looking into a window and maybe even creating a closet in the front and eliminating some of the front shelf.

Grant, thanks for the feedback.

My Dearest Dancing Mary K, Yep, it is one very large trailer, Our beloved Auntie M can stand up in it without problems. I can actually step into it. Mary, don’t you ever get tired of dancing? Gee, I don’t have that much energy!

Doug, good Idea about just hanging the clothes over the window, I am thinking I could put a skylite in the roof.

Steve, Yep, I stayed with the original plan except for a insignificant change in the shape (which also shortened it by over a foot) I’m sure glad I saw yours, and wish I had seen some others. Now I’m wishing I had reduced the height by a foot too. AND then there is Minden??? Yeah right! Maybe in a few years!

Newbies, find a build you enjoy, communicate with the creator and build much lighter than you think, Oh Yeah, DON'T be afraid to post questions or statements! Even if you get teased a little, the info you get back will assist your build a whole bunch!

My Walls, 1/8 ply exterior 1 X 2 studs and 1/8 ply exterior (pink foam insulation) Each wall is soooo strong and light enough to pick up by myself without struggling. Consider how you are going to finish the walls BEFORE you build them, and know the costs, Building just a little oversized gets very expensive; very fast.

MJ, ain’t these things just the most captivating little cuties you ever worked on? I’m having a great time!

John

[Jst83]

Newbies, find a build you enjoy, communicate with the creator and build much lighter than you think, Oh Yeah, DON'T be afraid to post questions or statements! Even if you get teased a little, the info you get back will assist your build a whole bunch!

Building just a little oversized gets very expensive; very fast.

John

Very nice build and two very good points

I thought mine was large at 6x10, but the size is worth the little extra $$ to me.
It probably takes a little longer also to build bigger. I see people zipping along on theres, but I guess it's not a race it's all teardrop time.
Hope to see yours in person one day I'll be following until then

[bobhenry]

Window Window Window everybody wants a window.
Just had a brain pain ! Many of the dormers on the homes we build are false just a little dog house built on the roof without function just for astetics. How about a oval or octagon faux window with mirrored glass.
You keep your wall space and the outside looks way more cool.