Hi folks. My infatuation with teardrops is most certainly rooted in my love of camping, but was stirred the first time I saw a T@B a couple of years ago. I thought to myself, "Wow, you can cram all of that stuff into one of those, and still pull it with a small vehicle?" Subsequently, wept bitterly when I saw the price tag associated with a T@B.
That's when I found this forum and the ever-widening world of DIY teardrops, and I really feel like it's something better than buying a T@B (with my whole savings and my left arm), or any other travel trailer.
The prospect of building something that encourages outdoor recreation, provides an easy way for my wife and I to escape, and is crafted to my specifications, excites me. It has "Possibilities" written all over it.
In case you didn't catch on, I haven't built or bought anything... yet. I'm still evaluating a few options, and I'd love the opinions of you experienced folks.
To get things started I'm certain that, although I do have some carpentry skills, that I will need to build my first tear with the aid of a good set of plans. Although I'm not a welder, it's not an issue since I have at least three places I can go to get some welding done if I need it.
I've looked at a couple of teardrop plans including:
- Kuffel Creek
- Desert Teardrops
There are a couple of important factors in my idea about what I want in a teardrop plan:
1) A sufficient electrical plan which includes inverting 110V AC from a campsite, as well as the basics like lighting and fan ventilation. I've got some electrical experience, but I want the basic bases covered.
2) I need options when it comes to water. I change my mind every day about whether or not I want to put in one of those cool little sinks with a pump in my galley. I want to know if it's worth the time and money it takes to put one in.
Those are the major issues that I'll need to address, either by using a set of plans, or by getting some serious help from folks like you. I don't have enough info on any of the plans I've glanced at in order to know whether or not they meet that criteria.
That being said, thanks for being such a warm community. Just reading many of your posts made it seem like an easy place to get some good, friendly help. I'm looking forward to the time when i can post my own trailer photos and give some advice of my own.
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