After browsing this site for a while it was time to register and introduce myself.
My name is Menno and I am from Amsterdam in the Netherlands. I have been camping all my life, but like my parents 40 years ago, I no longer wanted to use a tent. They switched to a large caravan, but that is not an option for me, too big to maneuver plus... I simply do not fit in the caravans that are available in the Netherlands since I am 7' 11" tall. An other reason a caravan is not an option is my new car: its an EV with limited towing capacity (750 kg). So we decided to build our own traveling bed and kitchen and bring two Lafuma seats with us for optimal comfort.
I found a lot of information, designs and tips on this and other sites, thanks a lot for all the info and inspiration. I am now in the process of designing my own teardrop. It has to be high enough for me and my girl (6' 3") and long enough to accommodate a mattress that is big enough for the two of us. So super sizing the available designs and keeping it light will be a challenge! Another challenge is finding the right materials, but weight will always be the challenge.
Due to European regulations it is not allowed to build your own chassis. It has to be homologated and this is very expensive for a one-off.
I will be using the chassis of a wrecked caravan that has been refurbished. The advantage is that the chassis is homologated for use as a caravan. Only challenge: finding the chassis in the right size and configuration for my plans. However I am positive I will find that chassis soon.
As soon as I start my build I will try to post on my progress on a regular basis. And I probably will be looking for tips and advice during the build.