Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

Del stopped by on his way to Tampa with his teardrop camper, to spend the night, and to let us see his one of a kind creation, the Jelly Bean.

The following pictures were taken Tuesday morning just before he left out heading east for Atlanta before turning south toward Tampa.

<img alt="Jelly Bean and Subaru Tow Vehicle" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixjelly-bean-and-subaru-tow-vehicle.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
The Jelly Bean and Subaru tow vehicle parked by junkyard row at the farm in Weaver Alabama.

<img alt="From the rear" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixfrom-the-rear.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Yellow it is even through the road grime. Quite an interesting build.

<img alt="Del opening the door" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixdel-opening-the-door.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Del opening the door.

<img alt="Door from inside" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixdoor-from-inside.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Reinforcement was required to keep the fit. Door latch is quite nice.

<img alt="Tongue extension" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixtongue-extension.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Tongue extension worked well. Original tongue ended just under the front of the body. A frame is angle bolted on for stability. Works quite well.

<img alt="Del hiding behind door" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixdel-hiding-behind-door.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Del hiding behind door.

<img alt="7 days on the road" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpix7-days-on-the-road.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
7 days on the road makes for a bit of a mess.

<img alt="Storage shelf across bulkhead" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixstorage-shelf-across-bulkhead.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Storage shelf across bulkhead. Propane header keeps it toasty warm inside even without insulation.

<img alt="Hitch from different angle" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixhitch-from-different-angle.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Hitch from a different angle.

<img alt="Roof vent from front" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixroof-vent-from-front.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Roof vent from front. Hatch hinge at back.

<img alt="Drivers side" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixdrivers-side.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Drivers side view.

<img alt="Drivers side from front" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixdrivers-side-from-front.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Drivers side from front.

<img alt="The hinge from hell" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixthe-hinge-from-hell.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
The hinge from hell! Does the job and with one person in the camper is not in the way with the door closed.

<img alt="Rain deflector and porch light" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixrain-deflecter-and-porch-light.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Rain deflector and porch light.

<img alt="Front view with door open" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixfront-view-with-door-open.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Front view with door open.

<img alt="Galley latch view from bottom" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixgalley-latch-view-from-bottom.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Galley latch view from bottom. Tag light to the left.

<img alt="Galley hatch open" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixgalley-hatch-open.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Galley hatch open with heavy duty prop. Hatch looks heavy but I could lift it with one hand quite easily.

<img alt="Hinge mount reinforcement" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixhinge-mount-reinforcement.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Hinge mount reinforcement.

<img alt="Galley hatch underside" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixgalley-hatch-underside.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Galley hatch underside. 1/8 inch ply is really very strong when curved like this.

<img alt="Galley latch top side" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixgalley-latch-top-side.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Galley latch top side.

<img alt="Galley hatch cross brace" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixgalley-hatch-cross-brace.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Galley hatch cross brace and latch plate.

<img alt="8 inch tires" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpix8-inch-tires.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
8 inch tires after a week on the road. Looking good!

<img alt="Passengers side view" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixpassengers-side-view.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Passengers side view with door closed.

<img alt="Leaving out" src="http://www.technoprimitive.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/camperpixleaving-out.jpg" width="600" height="450" />
Leaving out. We really enjoyed the visit!

That's all folks...

WOW!! Thanks for the pictures. That is just amazing! What a fantastic trailer. It looks even better than I thought it would from the pics that Del has posted previously!! Just unbelieveable!!!

He couldn't have come down here at a better time:

The weather has been outstanding.

A little cooler than it's been, which he'll feel in Tampa, but still real nice.

toypusher wrote:WOW!! Thanks for the pictures. That is just amazing! What a fantastic trailer. It looks even better than I thought it would from the pics that Del has posted previously!! Just unbelieveable!!!

You're welcome! It looks better in person. I'm quite happy to have had the opportunity to examine it up close. I still want to know how heavy it is. The 8 inch wheels showed no wear and didn't bulge much at all. Not sure what load rating they have.

Ira wrote:He couldn't have come down here at a better time:

The weather has been outstanding.

A little cooler than it's been, which he'll feel in Tampa, but still real nice.

That's great! We nearly froze him last night sitting around the camp fire down at the fork of the creeks. Then he ran out of propane for his heater this morning about the time the temp hit the low for the night at 26.6 degrees F. I think he is really looking forward to the warmer temps.

Actually I wouldn't mind spending some time further south either...

Depatty, i dig the tow vehicle. best one i have seen so far.

depatty wrote:Leaving out. We really enjoyed the visit!

That's all folks...

Dave Thank you for putting up with me for the day, I enjoyed the visit.

del

Ps did you show pics of the dutch oven approved teardrop tyres?

Yup. That is yellow. I'm waiting for someone to drive into the side of it and say "I didn't see it".

Some friends of mine had a schoolie painted purple. And yes, some one hit it and and said they didn't see it.

del wrote:Dave Thank you for putting up with me for the day, I enjoyed the visit.

del

Ps did you show pics of the dutch oven approved teardrop tyres?

Glad to have had the chance to meet you and see your "Yellow Submarine" as the truckers called it!

Haven't done so yet but just uploaded the one I took and will do so in a few.

Later,
dave

Wow, great pix. Glad you got to meet Del. He's a truly great guy and quite a builder. He built my Subaru GL wagon and it's set up to tow, too.

Hope you hit the warmer weather soon, Del!

That trailer looks like the offspring of the Wienermobile and a huge jar of mustard! Just kidding, it's really cool! Talk about turning heads on the road and campgrounds - Wow!

WOW del,

It was colder there than in Missouri.

Still holding together. Tires look like they are holding up well.

Enjoy the warm weather.

We all live in a yellow submarine......

Dave I would like to ask permision, please, to use the pic "del hiding behind door" for my avitar, if you do not object. Will be spring before I can change it, unless one of the administration takes pitty on me and changes it.

del

del wrote:Dave I would like to ask permision, please, to use the pic "del hiding behind door" for my avitar, if you do not object. Will be spring before I can change it, unless one of the administration takes pitty on me and changes it.

del

Certainly sir!

Resized and ready to upload avatar version in your message inbox.

Later,
Dave

depatty wrote:

del wrote:Dave I would like to ask permision, please, to use the pic "del hiding behind door" for my avitar, if you do not object. Will be spring before I can change it, unless one of the administration takes pitty on me and changes it.

del

Certainly sir!

Resized and ready to upload avatar version in your message inbox.

Later,
Dave

Del,

If you need any help with that, just PM me!!