Wedding Presant

[dangerranger]

Im in the planning stages of a teardrop for our youngest sons wedding. Im building something very minimalist that they can build on and personalise. I have a year to compleate it. for those that have built on a harbor freight chassis how long did your build take? the galley will only have shelfing, and the floor will only be covered with lineolium. Im thinking I want a polished alum roof, and woody sides. I have $1500 set aside for this, but could add a little if needed. Do youall think this is a reasonable amount of time and $ to complete this? Thanks DR

[Moho]

Sounds very reasonable for that amount of money. As far as the time frame, it always depends on how much time you have to commit to it. I plan on my build taking about a year and commiting at least 5+ hours per week.

[dangerranger]

Id say I would commit 5hrs a week but I tend to get wrapped up in these projects. they sort of take on a life of there own. wifes Ok with it tho because it keeps me off the street and out from under her feet! Moho, I see from your pics you collect old Colman gear. I have two of the red laterns myself, with the original glass. DR

[Moho]

Just started with the Coleman stuff actually in the past couple weeks. A complete novice when it comes to it. Check out the vintage equipment section. Lots of collectors with the knowledge as well

[CliffinGA]

DR I like what your doing for your son and future daughter in law . Since your going basic you scan thru CL and find some good cheap trailers to start with. I will redo my smaller tear next year after I finish my big one so that are friends can use it when they want to go camping with us. It will be basic as well and will be, 3/4" ply botton, 3/4" walls, small galley (counter and shelfs inside and in galley. 2 lights and a power strip for electrical outlets. When I'm done should be less than $600, but I have a great base to start with and doors already made for it.

Cliff

[dangerranger]

Thanks Cliff, I have a boat trailer that I could start with but wanted them to start new! Moho if your glass is original it will be etched " The Sunshine Company". I got one from a yard sale, and the other was my parrents. DR