Hello from Iowa

[Jon_in_Iowa]

Just wanted to say hi. I just found your site through Google and have had a fun time readin some of the forum posts. I recently got interested in teardrop campers after seeing one a cousin of mine has and after seeing a show about them on the Travel Channel. Anyway, I have an older hard side pop up camper that the top finally rotted away on, and I was having a hard time deciding what to do with it. After seeing the show on the Travel Channel I decided that instead of fixing the top, I'm going to convert it into a tear drop. I've got my desingn figured out, just deciding on what to use to make the new roof water tight. Been thinking about gluing sheet fiberglass like you see in truck stop restrooms on the exterior plywood and sealing the seams. Will post pictures as the progress goes. I think once its done, I'm going to enjoy it a lot more than when it was a pop up. Thanks for the great site.

[doug hodder]

Welcome aboard Jon...when building, just remember to have fun with your build and do what you want. It's a great bunch of people here both to camp with and ask questions of.

Something to think about on your build...make sure that whatever materials you decide to use on the exterior, that they are UV resistant. Some of the plastics available, won't hold up to the hammering that the UV will have on them. Just ask and I'm sure you are going to get the info you need. Best way to learn is from all of our mistakes!!! Doug

[Miriam C.]

To the playground Jon. I built mine on a pop-up frame and it was a bit more expensive. Took more work too. We love it.

Enjoy and do please keep us in Keeps the bubble oil level.

[Jon_in_Iowa]

Thanks for the welcom and tips. I'm looking forward to working on this project. I'm kind of combining my two favorite hobbies, building things and camping.

[mikeschn]

Hi Jon,

Welcome to the forum.... remember to take pics too!

Mike...