Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:21 am**

Is the extra 1 ft worth the extra cost and how much of a price difference does it actually make.
All I can find is 4x8 so I will have to make my own 5 ft wide plywood for the floor, front, back, and top.

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:46 am**

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:50 am**

YES !

and yes

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:07 am**

YES
Me and the wife sleeping in a queen bed vs a full bed = Priceless

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:41 am**

Depends on what you like to do with the elbows, knees, and toes. If you sleep in the middle of the bed like we do 4 wide might do it. Many do. If you are ever caught in the rain or can't get out for a day---snuggling is such fun. Just remember that a full bed is 54" not 46"!

Course the partner will more easily agree to #2 if you make #1 small.

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:50 am**

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:07 am**

...our first build was 4'wide...when the wife(aka the poor girl) and I first used it and we were laying nose to nose looking deeply into each others eyes, we both...at the same time...said longingly...FIVE FOOT WIDE...unless you and your mate are very practiced at "synchronized turning", I highly recommend going wider with two doors, which, by the way, is the number one and two items expressed on polls taken on this forum for "what would you do different next time".....
madjack

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:24 am**

Five foot wide is great. Try putting your hands behind your head and have someone measure elbow to elbow & times that by two and you'll find a 48" outside measuring teardrop too confining. Don't forget the galley is a foot wider too. It may be somewhat more expensive but cheaper than making a second one.

Danny

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:38 am**

Love the 5 feet wide!!!!! Perfect fit for a queen mattress(60" x 80")!!!!!

I lucked out and my mechanic had a 5 x 8 custom built motorcyclye trailer that he was selling. It was a great find to start my project.

Barb

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:41 am**

zlamb0002 wrote:Is the extra 1 ft worth the extra cost and how much of a price difference does it actually make.
All I can find is 4x8 so I will have to make my own 5 ft wide plywood for the floor, front, back, and top.

Worth every dime to go 5'!

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:50 am**

For me.....it's worth the extra $$ just go 4'6" wide! Yes I know...I'm a dope for not going the full 5'....just a size I like. Doug

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:13 am**

Yes, big is good.

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:40 am**

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:19 pm**

No.

(My answer, having built a 4 wide is actually YES, but I never really believe 100% consensus votes)

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:22 pm**

5 WIDE.......Yes, yes, yes, yes and yes!
If you plan on sharing ....a definite affirmative.
TDN

Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

Is 5ft wide worth the extra cost

Is 5ft wide worth the extra cost

Re: Is 5ft wide worth the extra cost

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