Like a lot of others, when I first started my teardrop I thought I would settle on a side profile and more or less custom design the galley using ideas from the ways in which others had built theirs on this forum. At one point, I had decided to build in a sink and maybe a small fridge, probably an inset stove top, drawers and cabinet doors. I was most likely going to go with a standard rectangular shaped frame and probably torsion axle and 14" rims. I had previously built a stitch and glue sea kayak using fiberglass and resin, so I also got a copy of Steve Frederick's CD and thought I'd build a teardrop using his methods.
I decided I liked the Ken-Skill profile so I sent off for a full-size profile plan from Grant. Then, I noticed that the Teardrop Fix-It Shop was located in Victor, Montana, just up the road from me and they had Ken-Skill fenders. I called George Wilkerson about the fenders and that phone call was when my plans changed. George invited me up to his shop to see an original Ken-Skill teardrop he had rebuilt and showed me the original plans and construction methods for the Ken-Skill. I was hooked.
George has a wealth of knowledge about the old Kit and Ken-Skill trailers and sells many of the original and replica parts on teardropparts.com. My project became a teardrop that is a close replica of the original 1947 Ken-Skill Kustom Kamper with the exception that I widened the trailer to five feet so I could use a Queen size mattress.
I have posted the build in my album on this forum. Please let me know what you think.
that is a nice looking t d way to go now get out there a enjoy
