Hello from Indiana

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Hello from Indiana

Postby Indiana Rambler » Fri Apr 30, 2021 8:17 am

Hello all. Thanks for having me here in this forum. My wife and I have been tent camping for about half a year now and I think we are ready to take it to the next level! We have been “glamping” for the better part of 30 years beteeen the other of us. We have been looking at way to get outdoors, and have a few creature comforts while resting/sleeping. So, we have been perusing the teardrop community and have become very excited to build our first ever tear drop together! We have been pouring over all aspects of the build, from interior design (her) to the interior and functionality of the camper (me). For starters, we are looking to purchase a Northern Tool 5x8 trailer, and build on that platform. I’ve been jumping all over the place on size, electrical, and build of the camper. We have the idea of how we are going to have the outside appear, and have an idea on the basic components on the inside. I’m sure I’ll have plenty of questions to ask here before construction even starts, so thank you for having me, and thanks in advance for all your help in my family’s journey on putting together our teardropper!
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Re: Hello from Indiana

Postby QueticoBill » Fri Apr 30, 2021 1:27 pm

Welcome. Great place here. I look forward to your build.
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Re: Hello from Indiana

Postby timhill28 » Sun May 02, 2021 4:06 pm

Lots of useful discussions around here. Welcome
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Re: Hello from Indiana

Postby Indiana Rambler » Sat May 15, 2021 7:49 pm

We took the plunge today. Bought our trailer and started working on disassembly. Image
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Figured I may as well install the LED lights before calling it a night


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Re: Hello from Indiana

Postby Indiana Rambler » Sun May 16, 2021 4:51 pm

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Made some 2x4 with the original trailer decking. Mortised the ends and now onto piecing in some wood across the frame structure for more support. Next is plywood for the bottom and top, then to seal the bottom.


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Re: Hello from Indiana

Postby Indiana Rambler » Wed May 19, 2021 6:42 pm

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New shoes came today!


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Re: Hello from Indiana

Postby Indiana Rambler » Wed May 26, 2021 6:28 pm

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Test fit the tongue box platform


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Re: Hello from Indiana

Postby Indiana Rambler » Wed May 26, 2021 6:30 pm

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Runners and floor glued


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Re: Hello from Indiana

Postby Indiana Rambler » Wed May 26, 2021 6:30 pm

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Insulation installed and drying


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Re: Hello from Indiana

Postby Indiana Rambler » Wed May 26, 2021 6:31 pm

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Camper floor precut and weight tested!


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Re: Hello from Indiana

Postby Indiana Rambler » Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:03 pm

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Loaded up the trailer to the shop to do some welding today.


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Re: Hello from Indiana

Postby Indiana Rambler » Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:04 pm

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New 2x3 draw bar with 1x2 supports


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Re: Hello from Indiana

Postby Indiana Rambler » Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:07 pm

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Added on 2 foot extension to the trailer to extend to 10 foot. Added rear support and gussets for strengthening. Added a receiver hitch for possible future projects. You just never know! Now onto moving the light mounts and adding additional support to the trailer floor as we are widening to 6.5 feet.


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Re: Hello from Indiana

Postby kokomoto » Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:01 pm

Looks like you’re off to a good start. You’ll appreciate the insulation. Warm and quiet makes for sound sleeping.

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Re: Hello from Indiana

Postby Indiana Rambler » Sat Jun 12, 2021 6:42 am

kokomoto wrote:Looks like you’re off to a good start. You’ll appreciate the insulation. Warm and quiet makes for sound sleeping.

Welcome to the forum.
Thank you!


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