Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **BrettP** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:17 pm

Another new guy here. I am happy to have found this forum. I saw a documentary about travel trailers a few years ago and they had a little segment on the teardrop. I though they were interesting so I started to look into them. I was ever more exited to find out that you can build one. I haven't started building yet. I am still trying to decide on which style and amenities.

Anyway glad to be here.

-Brett

by **MOKI SEAKER** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:24 pm

Welcome aboard Brett,
I just left Utah to take a job here in Arizona. You just missed a gathering in Hanksville, didn't make it myself. But you can find pic. on this site..Jim G :thumbsup:

by **del** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:36 pm

Brett welcome. There are many ideas here. remember to take in account your TV (tow vehicle). A geo metro and a kenworth have different abilities. An offroad tear and one pulled by a smart car (makes the geo look big) are built different. Have fun and build a trailer that fills your needs.

del

ps aunti M wants pictures.

by **sdtripper2** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 2:49 pm

Brett:

You have many choices and opportunities to get advice here.
Please look here to get started in making some of your many decisions.

Design library & Vintage plans
http://tinyurl.com/9hubm
http://tinyurl.com/39de3x
Generic Benroy plans pdf file
http://www.mikenchell.com/images/GenericBenroyPlans.pdf

A-Z index ... a good starting point for many questions
http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=12276

Oh bye the way here is a video of Teardrop RV Crazy

"RV Crazy" on the Discovery Channel. < Click Here to see it again:

Layout of the forum:
Here is the layout of the forum and some tools to help you communicate with us.
http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=11199

Ask:
Ask questions and be prepared to show us pictures on more technical
issues, so that communication can flow with ease.

We are glad you have found us.

:thumbsup:

by **sHoootR** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 3:13 pm

Brett ,WELCOME to the MADNESS

Just remember to have fun.......... :thumbsup:

by **SamR** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 3:49 pm

Mark your calendar. There's another gathering in Utah on Sept 14-17 in Bear Lake.

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/salty_teardrops/

I'm serious! I just started my build, but learned so much in Hanksville that I would have done things differently with my chassis.

Oh, and Welcome to the nuthouse.

by **Miriam C.** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:06 pm

to the playground Brett. Glad to have you aboard. We have a huge compilation of pictures to help you add and design your perfect teardrop.

That is because we nag for :pictures:

keeps the bubble oil level and the MadOnes happy.

by **peggyearlchris** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:17 pm

Welcome Brett, I started my build last summer so I'm still on teardrop time. :lol:

Have fun

Peg

by **Tallguy3578** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:33 pm

Hey Brett. Welcome to the club. I have been looking through this site for over a month and I'm still changing my design from day to day! It appears to be a never ending process, just ask someone who has already built one or twelve!

Jim

Oh, please submit some pictures! It's like a form of crack around here!

by **jmtk** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 2:14 pm

Hi Brett!

Another Utahn here, welcome to the obsession and the forum! We're in the Salt Lake area, how about you? Have fun with your build, share some pictures, and ask questions! You'll have a blast, especially when you start camping in your creation!

Jeanette

by **Mike C.** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 8:58 pm

Howdy Brett,

Welcome aboard.

Another TD junkie has just been created. We are just one big dysfunctional family here, so just jump on in, the water's not too deep, and the freindships you make could last forever.

Glad you're here.

by **Roly Nelson** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 7:43 pm

Welcome Brett, you are at the right place. Good luck on your build and come and join in on all of the fun.

Roly, remeber, take pics and post 'em.

by **BrettP** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:43 pm

Jeanette,

I live in Weber County. Roy to be more specific. Thanks for the welcome. I am looking forward to building and camping in TD.

Cheers

jmtk wrote:Hi Brett!

Another Utahn here, welcome to the obsession and the forum! We're in the Salt Lake area, how about you? Have fun with your build, share some pictures, and ask questions! You'll have a blast, especially when you start camping in your creation!

Jeanette

by **BrettP** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:49 pm

Thanks to everyone for that warm welcome. I have been perusing thru this great forum for the past few weeks. There is a ton of info and lots of great pictures. It has spurred me on in my build. I am in the process of deciding on some features I want.

As a side note I work with a 3D CAD system for a living and have decided to draw up my TD. I will also create some "blue prints" to work from.

Cheers

by **pauld3** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:53 pm

Welcome, welcome. You'll want for nothing in the way of info here! Everybody is really nice and they don't run with scissors!
:lol:

Lynn

Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

New guy from Utah

New guy from Utah

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Thanks for that warm welcome.

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