Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **OverTheTopCargoTrailer** » Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:44 pm

BAD NEWS MDX :cry:

You can forget about telling into the walls because they are nailed and glued.
That is why I got the plywood on the exterior.

I think you're the one that turned me onto them, because you were talking about the wood walls.

I ordered the 7 x 18, With Free 6 inches extra height, screwless exterior & Never adjust Dexter electric extra breaks.
I have no lock on the exterior door - "I HAVE A DREAM" about a new lock

Send me the link again to your thread so I can keep up on your build.

Jerry

by **MXD** » Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:52 pm

I knew it was glued, I don't plan on taking down entire sheets. If anything, my plan is to cut out a hatch here or there to reinforce the outer skin for things like a water fill or 30a inlet plug. Your pics might help me find a location where there are already cross braces like over the fenders.

As far as a build thread, I plan on starting a new one this week now that I can start taking pics. I'll document the entire process.

by **MXD** » Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:27 pm

And, FYI, I just put mine on the tongue scale I have and it comes in at 275# completely empty and level. Like I mentioned, mine is a 7x16 with the extra height and 1/2 plywood. The 1/2 inch plywood probably added the most weight of all the options.

by **OverTheTopCargoTrailer** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:04 pm

Ok when I get my unit I can take some pics for you, I would also guess a Sid finder should work
As my stud layout may be a few inches different as I got 7 x 18'

Waiting to see some pics of your trailer

Jerry

by **OverTheTopCargoTrailer** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 7:17 am

Only 72 hours until the big trip begins
6,000 miles round trip to PA
To get OTTCT Version 2.0

I hope my old body won't break down

I'll have to post pictures to my blog as I cannot post pictures with my iphone or iPad here :cry:

Maybe big Mike will fix that one day -
Where you can e mail pictures directly to your thread :thumbsup:

So I'll keep you guys posted of the trip & hopefully factory tour
I'm also planing to stop in Elkhart IN :shock:

Jerry

by **revorunner** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 1:46 pm

Good luck on your trip. :thumbsup:

Take alot of :pictures:

by **OverTheTopCargoTrailer** » Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:41 pm

1031 miles in 28 hours !!
Just got into Colorado

More pictures on my blog, 1800 miles to go

by **bdosborn** » Tue Mar 26, 2013 11:07 pm

Wow, sounds like a great road trip. I hope the weather holds. :thumbsup:

Bruce

by **OverTheTopCargoTrailer** » Sat Apr 06, 2013 2:56 pm

Hey guys

I survived the trip , all 6477 miles in 12 days ....

Do I get an iron cargo trailer butt now ??

After my little 48 hour nap ...
Will post some pictures :-)) hopefully

Jerry