Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

With some help I finally got the walls up.

I think I'll call it the ALEGRIA

Looks good, Bob. What is the story behind the name of your trailer? It looks like there is a second one waiting to be built next to it. I don't think you bought that one just to have something to build on.

WarPony

Alegria is spanish for jubilation, joy, happiness. Kinda like the way you feel when you go camping in your tiny trailer.

That other trailer is just a utility trailer for hauling things. I've had it for several years.

NOW THAT IS A COOL NAME!
Wish I thought of it first

Looking Good Bob...

Wright

WOW! DOES THAT LOOK CLEAN!!!!

How are those walls constructed? Like, what's the white material? Insulation?

Ira

That white material is primer paint. The outside wall is 1/2" then I used 1 x 4's for the framing with 3/4" insulation between the framing and then 1/4" for the inside wall. In my album the last pic on page 2 and the first two on page 3 show this a little better.

You shouldn't have any problem getting in and out of those doors. Are you going to have a hatch? With the windows in the back I wouldn't think you're going to have a traditional galley.

bledsoe3

The door size is 25" x 36" . I'm 5'5" and my wife is 5'8". She also is disabled so I didn't want her to have any problems getting in and out.

There is no hatch. I wanted to keep this as simple as I could. I can only use one arm so I thought trying to build a traditional T D would be more than I could physically handle. That's not to say I don't overcome a lot of physical hurdles but since I'm doing this by myself I didn't want to get into something over my head. And we don't need a hatch, when we go camping I'll just set up our supplies on a small folding table by the camper. That's what we do when we use a tent.

I may put a small door like opening on the back so I can put 7' lengths of PVC pipe in the camper. I don't think the pipe will fit through the side door, just too long. Also if I install a small access door in back I'm not sure how I would close it tight enough so it wouldn't leak. I know it can be done I just haven't figured out how to do it without spending a lot of $$$$. At this stage of the build money is getting low. Maybe the good people in this forum can give me some ideas.

Hey Bob, what are the 7' lengths of PVC pipe for?

Every time I see something like this, I get a little envious/aggravated by the design I chose. Plus jealous of all of those clean cuts.

It looks really nice and roomy, comfortable, and like I said before, simply CLEAN!

For God's sake, I don't even see any sawdust anywhere.

Smokeybob,, thats a mighty fine looking job thar,, and you did it all single handed too,, got to give ya a high five on that,, you should be an inspirition to all of the folks out there with the desire to build a teardrop but doubt if they can,, keep plugging away, you gonna have a trailer to be proud of,,

chipper

Warpony
I'm using the PVC pipe for a shelter to set up next to the camper.

Ira
There is sawdust, I just blow it away with a air compressor. All I'm using to cut this lumber with is a jig saw. If you use a guide you can get a fairly straight cut. It takes longer than using a skill saw but when I get done I still have my five fingers.

Chip
That's one of the reasons I did this. Wanted to see if I could do it and to show other people it's possible.

I did need help lifting those walls, were a lot heavier than I thought they would be.

Hell, I struggle with two hands some times.

Bob,, its just an idea but what about something along the lines of a rod holder used in a boat except a bit larger to fit the pipe,, mount that on the side or top where it is accessable and carry your frame piping strapped to the outside rather than clutter up the inside,, some type of velcro straps, or bungie straps to hold the pipe in place while ya flying down the highway,, heck even an older snow ski rack with the rubber cut out slightely to allow the pipe to slide in, then clamp closed,,,

just a couple of DIY things that would be inexpensive and eliminate the need for more access in the rear of the TTT,

chipper

Bob, I must say that is a GREAT start. Keep up the good work. Glad to see that one has over-come such things and still be able to turn out a nice project.