Greetings from Sunny Ocala, Florida

[ibbuckshot]

Greeting folks,
We already have a compact camper ( Casita 17' Freedom Deluxe) I don't think there is a better compact camper to be had. Everything on it and in it works as good as the day it was purchased. The air conditioning will freeze you out unless you turn it down. I recently finished a 1932 Ford Pickup and we plan on using the truck to attend a number of street rod shows around the east coast. I have pulled the Casita to a few functions but am looking to build a camper that would be a cross between a tear drop and a caned ham. I think I will be looking for a aluminum boat trailer and from that will add 2X2 aluminum sq tubing to lay up the framework and roof. I think I will be using an aluminum skin for the sides and roof. I am trying to make an ultra light type. I am happy to be able to obtain information on the TnTTT site in order to keep from reinventing the wheel. I am in hopes of coming up with a wedge type camper with a rear door that will be between 1500 and a max of 2000 lbs. Has anyone on the site seen anything like what I am describing ? Happy New Year to all.

Have fun,
buckshot

[pchast]

Welcome.

[Roly Nelson]

Hi Buckshot, welcome to the forum. I have a couple of questions regarding your proposed TD build. You mention that you hope to make an ultra lite type, and max weight will be 2000 lbs. I think most TDs are much lighter, mine weigh 245 lb and 450 lb and most are a bit heavier, perhaps a lot heavier. Aluminum sounds good, but I think you will be happier with a trailer in the 1200 to 1200 lb range. The second question I have, is why do you want to make it "wedge type?" Does aerodynamics have anything to do with that shape? The disturbed air behind your 32 Ford truck, will probably react pretty much the same, regardless of the shape of the front of your teardrop. However, since you are an experienced trailer puller, you have given this a lot of thought. Good luck on your build, ask any questions you like, and take pics and post 'em.
Roly, the li'l ol' So Calif woody guy.

[Henery Hawk]

Welcome, I am just south of you in Brooksville. Looking forward to seeing you build.

[ibbuckshot]

Thank you folks,
I am trying to use the wedge to keep the wind down. I would be over joyed to have this thing comes in at a lot less weight then expressed here. This build is going to be something like 61/2 by 12 or 13
long. From my experience when I start building something I end with overkill on this and that to the point that sometimes I have to go back and tell myself that a project does not have to out live the grand canyon ! ! ! I am always looking for feed back from those of you that have been down this path before. Oh, yes there will be questions......... I have been reading till my eye lids are beginning to sag. Henery Hawk, If you have the time stop in and check out my drawings we can sit down and have a cup of coffee, chew the fat and swap a story or two. We are about 4 miles off 75 at exit 350 and one block off of state route 200. I am just beginning to put this plan together. I have my aluminum boat trailer frame but that's about it other then drawings. Thanks again.

Have fun,
buckshot

[ibbuckshot]

Oh, Well , I tried to up load a pic of my 32 Ford pickup pulling the Casita trailer back from the Tampa Street Rod Nationals but I am told the file is too large. I will have to find out how to
overcome this problem.

[bc toys]

welcome to this fine group