Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **Steve Frederick** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 9:05 pm

I went out one more time and set the fender, centered over the tire, and 1/2" below the frame. looks like the axle should go back that 2" that you first said...Boy! You're good!!:thumbsup: 3"' may be better while we're at it!

Before

After
No problem on the welding! If you want to commit to the move, maybe I'll get my son to help me flip the frame. I can move the axle. As you said, some grinding , that's it! :thumbsup:

We can plan on that assembly weekend in a couple of weeks??

Meanwhile, I have the info that I needed the fenders for, Axle placement and blocking to mount the fenders to.

by **Guy** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 12:12 am

Heard there was an ole' fashion barn raising at Steve's in a couple of weeks.

by **mikeschn** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 6:26 am

So you are thinking Jan 29 or Feb 5th time frame, eh? Let me figure out which weekend works better... are you sure you'll be ready for that barn raising? :lol:

Mike...

P.S. The trailer is not heavy. I flipped it over all by myself!!! (although it's easier with 2 people)!!!

by **Larry Messaros** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 12:20 am

Larry Messaros wrote:Curiosity question.

What's the size of the wheel and tire?

Pssssst!

Steve?, Mike?

by **mikeschn** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 4:48 am

The wheels are 15x6 with a 0 offset.

WH156-5SA in this catalog page 2
http://www.redneck-trailer.com/2004/E/P ... -6-E-9.pdf

I don't remember which tire I put on it... Steve could probably let you know.

Mike...

by **Frank** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 7:11 pm

Teardrop "Barn" raising in New York. Last time was in NY was at the Worlds Fair 196?. Was only 10 or so, hummmmmmm reckon roads still go up that way? Got room for one more tear? :roll:

The old man used to make it home by Sat morning after leaving work Fri. night, that was driving a 58 Pontiac. Course maybe that was why no one could stand to be around him!

by **Steve Frederick** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 6:47 pm

Well, here's the latest on the lil'Diners..
I have the sides for Mike's camper, trimmed, roughed for electric, and insulated. I'll get the ply for the inside this week, along with material for the floor and bulkheads..Got to be ready for a "BARN" raising in FEB???
I think I heard someone say the weekend of the 19-20 or, 26-27 ??

Roughed in for inside switches, left tube, and outside light, right tube.

All insulated, ready for interior skin.

Mike's street-side wall.

I spent some time grinding on Mike's frame, to remove and reposition the axle 3" aft to allow for those cool Grant Whipp fenders. I have one side to go!!

Remember, This frame was originally built for the weekender project? The welding should take 20 minutes or so.. The grinding...That's another story!! :cry:

by **Ranger Rod** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 6:54 pm

Steve F,
That is beautiful plywood. Is it actually exterior, or Finnish Birch? Or are you figuring the glass will keep interior from delaminating?

I've been trying to understand the posts about cutting the ledge from the framing members & how you did it. I think I got the idea from your insulated wall picture above. Did you fasten the frame to the exterior wall before cutting out the offset, or did you cut it before mounting to the wall? Did you shape the frame using your template as a guide?

Man, that sure is going to be a beauty! :thumbsup:

thanks,
Rod

by **Steve Frederick** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 10:12 pm

Ranger Rod wrote:Steve F,
That is beautiful plywood. Is it actually exterior, or Finnish Birch? Or are you figuring the glass will keep interior from delaminating?

It's actually, regular cabinet-grade birch from a good lumber yard. It becomes weather proof in the process of building the wall panel. The panel is clear-coated in epoxy and fiberglass, just like a wooden boat would be. Edges, if they are left exposed, are sealed in several coats of thin epoxy, then finished in spar varnish.

Ranger Rod wrote:I've been trying to understand the posts about cutting the ledge from the framing members & how you did it. I think I got the idea from your insulated wall picture above. Did you fasten the frame to the exterior wall before cutting out the offset, or did you cut it before mounting to the wall? Did you shape the frame using your template as a guide?

The framing is assembled on a jig, (I'm producing parts for two campers), then trimmed to shape with the pattern and a router. That ledge is cut with a pattern and a small router bit. Cut off section is used to fill in between roof struts. The frame is glued to the wall panel in a seperate step.

Ranger Rod wrote:
Man, that sure is going to be a beauty!
thanks,
Rod

Thanx for the nice comment and your interest!!

by **OurStuff4You** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 6:54 pm

Gosh golly those are going to be stunning trailers when they're completed. I can't wait to head over to Mike's and see the finished product. Hey Mike, do you have a bottle of bubbly ready to christen it with? :wine:

by **Steve Frederick** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 6:14 pm

Well, The frame is back together, with the axle back 3". I also added some clips to bolt the body to.
Mike, What did you use for paint? I need to get some touchup!

I also skinned the window-wall interior today. The curbside will get done tomorrow.

by **mikeschn** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 7:36 pm

Steve Frederick wrote:Mike, What did you use for paint? I need to get some touchup!

Hey Steve,

I used some gloss black rustoleum. Shall I email you a quart? :lol:

I'll bring it with me when I come in a few weeks. I might need a trailer to haul all the supplies we need for the cabin raising...

BTW, Frank is coming directly from SC, rather than swinging by MI first. Do you know of anyone else that is coming to your barn raising?

Mike...

P.S. Steve, you are an awsome builder. People should be knocking down your door to have you build a teardrop for them!!!

by **Frank** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 8:26 pm

Is there going to be anything left to do when we get there

Maybe we'll just sit back admire and celebrate! :lol:

Frank

by **Steve Frederick** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 9:13 pm

Frank wrote:Is there going to be anything left to do when we get there Maybe we'll just sit back admire and celebrate!

Frank

No worries!

I'm getting all of the sub-assemblies ready! We will be assembling as much of the shell as time will permit. The next step, after I get the walls ready, will be the floor, then the cabinet faces/bulkheads.
I'll e-mail you my phone numbers and directions from, say, RTE 81 in N.Y.??
It will be just Mike, you and me. We'll have a great time!!

Looking forward!

by **madjack** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 11:53 pm

...I see what looks like a "Flexiride" axle, if so did you get it from etrailer parts(south west wheel), if it is a "Flexiride' and you got it elsewhere, would you care to post a link or location

madjack

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