Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

Hey Guys,

I am a 23 yr old camping/hunting/fishing etc. guy from East Central Illinois. I have had a large 5th wheel Jayco, a pop-up, and have recently chosen to start on a CT conversion.

I've been lurking and researching for some time and finally found a CT of my very own to get started on a conversion. This will be a simple camper/toy hauler with luxuries kept to a minimum. I'll be hauling a couple 4 wheelers and bunking with my g/f and dog.


The starting point. 1999 6x12 Avenger:
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Got some free foam insulation that was being thrown away at a local job site. I believe this is used to insulate gymnasium type roofs before applying the stucco material:
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Today I removed all of the Luan, re-attached a fender (blew off during a blow-out w/the previous owner) and just started insulating before the end of the day:
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Some damage from the previous owner. I believe she got into her mailbox when leaving the driveway. This is passenger side, right at the rear, about chest high.

I believe I will excise the damaged area, put in a plate of diamond tread or something similar, and install an RV type "porch light" within the diamond tread plate. This should utilize the existing hole, leaving a finished look. (pics to follow)

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Today was one of the coldest we've had in this area this winter. (high of 25 w/flurries) And was of course the first day I had time to start work. Much of the work was outside repairing the fender, but i stayed plenty warm.

WAAAY too much heater for a 6x12 box:
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Great start and SCORE on that insulation...saved a BUNCH of money!!

welcome! I wish I had a 6x12 when I was 23! im double that; but good on you for finding the CT; there's tones of creative ideas to sift through here; take your time; prioritize and put all your ideas on paper; then hopefully you'll have less changes as you build ...

Free foam too; is that like the hard pink or blue foam?

be contious (as you probably know) of ventalation with propane cumbustion in enclosed spaces;like your CT; it uses oxygen and produces moisture and Co2 all of which could kill you; unfortunatly theres too many sad stories each year; did you feel headchy or drowsy?.

Cheers BCD

BC Dave wrote:welcome! I wish I had a 6x12 when I was 23! im double that; but good on you for finding the CT; there's tones of creative ideas to sift through here; take your time; prioritize and put all your ideas on paper; then hopefully you'll have less changes as you build ...

Free foam too; is that like the hard pink or blue foam?

be contious (as you probably know) of ventalation with propane cumbustion in enclosed spaces;like your CT; it uses oxygen and produces moisture and Co2 all of which could kill you; unfortunatly theres too many sad stories each year; did you feel headchy or drowsy?.

Cheers BCD

Thanks, I enjoy a couple small toys (for my age) because most of my things are old and wore out. (makes for plenty of DIY time) :-)

The foam is sort of white with dark thin cardboard on each side. think it was used for large gymnasium type roofing. with a cardboard layer so stucco material would stick better?

In any case the foam works: I looked outside while my heater was running and the only area that still had frost was where I had insulated the night before. (hence that area was holding the heat in)

I have read here about the dangers associated with such a tight space. While working I did not have any issues, but I had two heavy duty chords running through the back so the doors had a gap. I will be installing windows/vent as soon as I can.