Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

Been lurking here for awhile. Always enjoy everyone's post. Stayed up untill 2am reading this forum the other night.

About two weeks ago I ordered a Wells Cargo Trailer for our business. Had to custom order it as we need extra height. Ordered an 7X12 V front. Added a few options....AC, Heat, cabinets, florecent lights,electrical outlets, work bench, overhead cabinets(for V area) Diamond plated floors and a few other options.

I orginally bought this trailer for work only but after reading this forum, I am taking it camping with the wife and kids. Any thoughts on any other options before I pick her up? I could probably ad any option as they have just started building the trailer.

Thanks again for all the good post and advice!
Nickel

Maybe a window? Insulation? RV style door latch?

Thanks SmilinJack. I do have th RV style door latch but not the insulation or window. We are in Texas and it does get hot. The Wells Cargo people tells me the 13500 BTU Roof Mount will freeze me out even without insulation. Hope he is right.

Congrats on the new trailer

I would still insulate it.. You might not always have power. Or even just when it sits parked out side it will be VERY hot inside without any insulation.. Atleast on the roof. They also make some stuff called thermaply (SP?) that goes betwen the room metal and the roof supports.. It helps reflect heat.

michiganflipper wrote:Congrats on the new trailer

thank you!

8ball_99 wrote:I would still insulate it.. You might not always have power. Or even just when it sits parked out side it will be VERY hot inside without any insulation.. Atleast on the roof. They also make some stuff called thermaply (SP?) that goes betwen the room metal and the roof supports.. It helps reflect heat.

Good thoughts 8ball. I wonder how much for the insulation to be added at the factory. I will have to call them.

nickelmania wrote:

8ball_99 wrote:I would still insulate it.. You might not always have power. Or even just when it sits parked out side it will be VERY hot inside without any insulation.. Atleast on the roof. They also make some stuff called thermaply (SP?) that goes betwen the room metal and the roof supports.. It helps reflect heat.

Good thoughts 8ball. I wonder how much for the insulation to be added at the factory. I will have to call them.

Should be 2-400ish Or you can do it your self. I had my Freedom insulated at the factory but ended up removing all the panels to run wires anyway.. I also fixed their insulation job since they missed a few spots here and there.. Maybe wells cargo will do a better job of it..

8ball_99 wrote:

nickelmania wrote:

8ball_99 wrote:I would still insulate it.. You might not always have power. Or even just when it sits parked out side it will be VERY hot inside without any insulation.. Atleast on the roof. They also make some stuff called thermaply (SP?) that goes betwen the room metal and the roof supports.. It helps reflect heat.

Good thoughts 8ball. I wonder how much for the insulation to be added at the factory. I will have to call them.

Should be 2-400ish Or you can do it your self. I had my Freedom insulated at the factory but ended up removing all the panels to run wires anyway.. I also fixed their insulation job since they missed a few spots here and there.. Maybe wells cargo will do a better job of it..

I called Wells Cargo people about the insulation. They are getting back to me with a price. Do you think the 200.00 to 400.00 includes sides and top? I will ad the insulation in a heartbeat if I can get it for that price.

I isolated my 6x12 for arounnd 50.00 and also going to coat the roof this weekend with kool seal

I heard back from the Wells Cargo Rep. They want $412.00 to insulate the trailer. $177.00 for the walls and $235.00 for the ceiling. Hopefully they will do a good job.

Also, they said they would send pics from the factory soon. I told them I would upload up to a forum. For some reason my other photos wont upload on this forum. Says there too big or something??

412 isn't to bad. Letting them know you are on a active forum and want to post pictures will probably help to make sure they do a good job! I paid around 300 for freedom to insulate my 6x14. They didn't do a very good job of it.. I complained to my dealer and got contact information for the factory.. Sent them a not so happy email with pictures and they offered to pickup the trailer at my dealer and fix it or refund what I paid for insulation.. I just took the 300 dollar refund and spent 20-30 bucks to fill the gaps. So it worked out. Just added more work to my conversion..

You can resize them.. Make them smaller so you can upload them to the forum. Or you can just go to photobucket.com and sign up for a free account Then you dont have to resize them.. Photobucket is also good for sharing photo's with family members..

Hey Nickel, I live up a little Northwest of Fort Worth.
What part of Texas are you in? I'd love to swing by once you get going and check out your build in person.

I've got a 16 footer I'm going to get started on one of these days.

BTY, many years ago I worked in the Mobile Home / Camper industry.
So this stuff is small scale to me! So if you need some help, I have welders, saws and tool stuff you may not have.

Curtis

8ball_99 wrote:412 isn't to bad. Letting them know you are on a active forum and want to post pictures will probably help to make sure they do a good job! I paid around 300 for freedom to insulate my 6x14. They didn't do a very good job of it.. I complained to my dealer and got contact information for the factory.. Sent them a not so happy email with pictures and they offered to pickup the trailer at my dealer and fix it or refund what I paid for insulation.. I just took the 300 dollar refund and spent 20-30 bucks to fill the gaps. So it worked out. Just added more work to my conversion..

You can resize them.. Make them smaller so you can upload them to the forum. Or you can just go to photobucket.com and sign up for a free account Then you dont have to resize them.. Photobucket is also good for sharing photo's with family members..

8ball...Thanks for encouraging me to move forward with the insulation. I am glad I ordered before they got the plywood up.

Curtis in Texas wrote:Hey Nickel, I live up a little Northwest of Fort Worth.
What part of Texas are you in? I'd love to swing by once you get going and check out your build in person.

I've got a 16 footer I'm going to get started on one of these days.

BTY, many years ago I worked in the Mobile Home / Camper industry.
So this stuff is small scale to me! So if you need some help, I have welders, saws and tool stuff you may not have.

Curtis

Curtis, I live in Plano just north of Dallas. Our business is in Carrollton. Just google the name and you will find us. Been around along time. Your more than welcome to check out the trailer when it arrives from the Wells Cargo factory in Waco, TX. I may also want to hire you (If you have time) to make adjustments to my trailer.