Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

Been a member here for far too long to have not started a build yet. A few weeks back, I finally began by removing the sidewalls. This past weekend I replaced the front floor section that was rotted (and the new section fits better too). I also installed the side door RV latch and framed the roof vent. My trailer had no vent in it at all. Next up is cutting the hole in the roof and putting in the vent (was raining this past weekend, didn't wanna do it when it's wet) and insulating the walls. Everything else afterwards is yet to be decided. The design parameters are that my Harley fit inside easily, and that it have a double bed for trips with my wife. Haven't decided on the wheel chock yet, as I'm looking for something that is removable with the least protrusions from the floor, but I want one that allows the bike to be free-standing like the Baxley style chocks (just cheaper, like harbor freight). Pictures to follow soon.

Other things some of you might want to know:
Trailer Homesteader 6x10 single axle, barn door rear door. trailer is probably 10 yrs old or more. (I'd have to look at the title)
I'm in east Kentucky, near the Va and WV borders.
I've been camping for decades but can count the nights in an rv on 2 hands, with fingers left over.

Pictures are here:

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welc ... LJozYt2zjY

JUst 2 pictures so far after I pulled the wallboard. Will get some new ones of the work from the past weekend soon.

This is just a comment to all newbie - future cargo trailer converters
PLEASE CONSIDER THIS !!!

Could you all PLEASE .... Be a little more descriptive in picking your "tread name"

Personally to me it's CONFUSING AS HELL ... As to who is doing what ??
Terms like new conversion, my conversion, my 6 x 12 , my 7 x 16 , just started my conversion,
Ordered a new CT ....... Yada .....Yada .....Yada are all extremely non descript !!!

Could you all please pick something like "for example"

Deoptyfg 7 x 16 Cargo Mate conversion
6 x 12 log cabin special
5 x 8 trailer in Denver
Billyboy56 trailer conversion in Alabama
Mike & cindy 8 x 24 in Dallas

Not to go on a rant - but this makes it 10,000 times easier to remember your build.

At least to an old goat like me with Alzheimer's.

Welcome to the form
& keep posting more pictures.

Jerry

If I could re-name the thread, I would do it now. Doesn't seem to be a way to do it. Since this thred is new, I could just create a new one with a better title and copy my posts to it, letting this one die.

What adhesive are you guys using when installing the foam insulation in your trailers?

Most that I have found are not using any. Just cut the foam where it is a tight fit. It'll stay in place very well. The plywood, Luan or whatever material you choose to use will to cover the walls with take care of it from there.

Earnest

I haven't used any adhesive. Just work toward a tight fit.

From what I heard (gossip?), if you bond the foam and alum skin together it isn't good. It doesn't allow the alum to move and expand etc, and can lead to wrinkles, but I don't know how true that is in all cases.

Updated pictures in the album to include all work to date. Hope I can get some insulation in tomorrow. Wife has been sick, no work today.

Noticed the prior link only allowed to view 2 pictures, set up new way to view what's been done. No progress since last time, been out of town for a week.

New link:

http://garspictures.shutterfly.com/pictures

Trying to upload pictures. Hope this works.

The above is a poor quality pic of the trailer before I started. Outside will basically stay the same - for stealth purposes, and I'm a cheap bastard. Some of the following are not great quality, basically because of low light. Intend to post all work to date below.

First is just stripped the walls showing rust and rotten spot in floor.

Another of the whole interior before any work.

new front floor section

RV latch - outside

RV latch - inside. Locking with deadbolt.