Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

These are the tail lights that inspired my paint design. They are off a 58-59 Rambler. I had to use them, the price was right, FREE.





This is the frame I am starting with. I just need to finish sanding & painting and I will start construction. I change the tongue to 2.5 x 2.5 x .120 square tube, extended it by 12" & welded in the Jack mount. I also cut the spindles out of the original "U" channel axle and welded & bolted the spindles into 1.5 x 1.5 x .188 square tube. I also widened the axle by 2" just in case I deside to change hub & wheels.
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Just a word to the wise, don't try to drill thru axle spindles unless you have access to a machine shop. They are very hard

The jack is a HF $13.99 2000# special. It can swing away or be removed. The kind wth the wheel was 1" too long.

I have started stockpiling my electrical pieces. I plan on picking up lumber & wire this weekend. The MDO for the sides will have to wait a few weeks.

Good luck with the tongue jack and that's all I'm going to say.

Hey Doug, do you still have your tail lights? Have you checked lately?

Have a good day.

Good luck with the tongue jack and that's all I'm going to say.

Please say more......

OH CHEEZE WIZ!!! Do really know what you just requested? You asked Gage to say more............... Help us all!

My guess is that Gauge is wondering how the jack will swing up with the A frame where it is. That's all I'm going to say.
Bruce

bdosborn wrote:My guess is that Gauge is wondering how the jack will swing up with the A frame where it is. That's all I'm going to say.
Bruce

It was placed with 2" to spare. I will most likely take it off while traveling. You just pull the pin.

Good start !!! Keep up the progress...and keep us posted.

I'll race ya !!!



Julie

Project Update

My frame is complete & wired.

It was dark when I finished & it has been raining since. I will post potos soon.

I place my orded for Stablizer Jacks, LH & RH Cab Locks, (2) Locking "L" handles & a license plate bracket. $80.00 including shipping.

Here are the picture of my frame.

Added Photos:






I will have a large footwell / under floor storage area. Approx. 8" deep x 24" wide X 36" long

Slick looking trailer you got there...

You won't have any strength problems from what I can see. Good start... Now lets see some wood...

Mike...

I could not help it. I had to see what it will look like. It was almost dark when I took this. You gotta love Photoshop.



I will be moving the axle back next weekend, after I install my stablizer jacks.

hey ranjer,
the door is big enough but youll have to take some of that junk out before you can go campin

Mister UPS visited my house today. I received my my Atwood stablizer jacks, cab locks, L handles, & safety chain. I got the jacks & chain install just as it got dark. Pictures to follow.

mikeschn wrote:Slick looking trailer you got there...

You won't have any strength problems from what I can see. Good start... Now lets see some wood...

Mike...

as long as its not the morning kind.

Here is the design I think I am going with.



It will be a 4 X 10 main body.

My estimate is 750-800lbs.

The tongue box will have 2 deep cycle batteries & 1 5 gallong propane tank.

The axel is 54" from the rear. That should give me about 12% tongue weight or 90lbs.

I did make some progress before the rain hit this weekend. I have the floor 50% done. I will post pictures when the rain stops & i can uncover it.