Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

Hey folks, Anyone use the trim shown below? its out of the GO-RVing catalog for Local dealers online. Local center said he'd order some if I needed it, Id like to see if anyone has an opinion o nit, Concerned about holding the siding inplace, Looks close to the one SoCal Tear has......Anyone?

http://www.go-rv.com/coast/do/catalog/page?dealerId=2042&pageNum=209&productId=41636

http://www.go-rv.com/coast/do/chooseState






Thanks,
Mike

I was going to order some for my next build that I'm just starting but the catalog says you have to get 10 pieces at a time.. I sure don't need 160 feet of it... I've ordered some other things from their catalog but haven't received them yet. Their prices seem reasonable.

If Grantt has it, get it from him.

You can't go wrong, and the nicest guy in the world.

i used something similar, the insert trim molding. it has a channel to insert a strip to cover the screw heads and looks great. very easy to install and bends like butter.

I like the looks of that!! Where did you get it? How much a foot?

It's standard trim and if you have a RV repair shop close by they should have it. Make sure you take along the measurement of the longest piece you need. I used it and took a hack saw with me to buy a couple 16 foot lengths. Just floated the aluminum skin under it.

i got mine from a local rv dealer. it was about 2.50 a foot plus i bought the insert. it is also listed in the go-rv catalog. pretty easy to find. i trimed with 1/2 alum angle and did it twice. annealed the aluminum and went slow and i just never liked the way it looked. the insert trim gives ME a much cleaner finished look. it will be what i use for sure on the sharkshack II.

Ira wrote:If Grantt has it, get it from him...

Yep, I got it ... it's called Regular Roof Edge Molding ... and it really is nice to finish off the roof-to-wall edges of your teardrop. Bends easily, and working out the wrinkles you'll get in those tight radii is a breeze. Very traditional looking without that traditional price.

But here's the deal ... I can't ship it through USPS, UPS, FedEx, or DHL any longer than 100", and freight trucks will kill you! Any decent RV Supply House or repair facility will have the stuff (or can get it) in 16' lengths. If you need it longer than 8', go there! Suggestion: take along a piece of 2" PVC pipe the length you need to haul it back in ... it'll keep the wind from folding it up like a pretzel!

Ira wrote:You can't go wrong, and the nicest guy in the world.

Thanks for the kind words, Ira! But, "nicest guy in the world"? You must be getting ready to ask me for something ... ... ...!

CHEERS!

Grant

diverguy wrote:

Wow. I really like the looks of that stuff too. How much lip does it have on the wall side of the tear? Is it an 1/8" or 1/4" or so?

Thanks for the imput folks, Grant, As much as Id like to purchase...I need 12' Lengths. Local guy said he'd order it for Stock, And I could just pick up what I needed. 22.50 for 16' Still darn Spendy, but what can you do?

Thanks again,
Mike

Mike Angeles wrote:Thanks for the imput folks, Grant, As much as Id like to purchase...I need 12' Lengths. Local guy said he'd order it for Stock, And I could just pick up what I needed. 22.50 for 16' Still darn Spendy, but what can you do?

Thanks again,
Mike

Where from? In Richmond I'm assuming?
Philip

Yes sir, Im in Chesterfield Co. The RV dealer in Question is at 95/295 Rolling Hills RV. I still need to follow up with them.

Mike

I have that edge trim on my Jim Dandy. Just like Grant said that trim bends around a tight radius really well. The short leg hangs down the side about 3/8" so it will cover your siding easily. I like the traditional look of it better as it gives my tear a more vintage look.

Mark

steve wolverton wrote:Wow. I really like the looks of that stuff too. How much lip does it have on the wall side of the tear? Is it an 1/8" or 1/4" or so?

Steve,

There are a couple of flavors in the catalog...one with a 3/16" lip and one with a 716" lip. Both have the 1" insert track and you can get the insert in lotsa colors.

Grant Whipp wrote:
Thanks for the kind words, Ira! But, "nicest guy in the world"? You must be getting ready to ask me for something ... ... ...!

I ain't asking for anything, because I AIN'T building another one.

I still have your damn drip rails uninstalled and sitting in the tongue box.

They mock me...