Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **starleen2** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:29 pm

a lot depends on condition - have paid 30 bucks for a lantern - but it was a good one that I wouldn't have to do any work on.

by **campmaster-k** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:06 pm

I have large news. I have worked on my tear 20 hrs in the last two days. Sharon was right when she said the devil is in the details. I now can confidently say I am 99 % done. All wiring is done and working. Doors are complete with trim and weather strip. AND tonight I am going to Driveway camp in it for the first time! It has been a long haul and now its done. All I have left is latches for the galley lid. Everything else is optional.

by **Maureenm** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:16 pm

Congrats! Looking good!
:applause:

by **Ratkity** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:28 am

Wonderful news Kirk!! Of course, you need to take pictures of the backyard camping setup.

:thumbsup:

Hugs,
Ratkity

by **DragonFire** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:10 pm

Nice looking tear!! Can't wait to see what fenders you put on. Love the wood inside.

So how did driveway camping go?? Warm enough? Get any ideas of things to do differently?

by **IndyTom** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:06 pm

Looking great. Congratulations.

Tom

by **parnold** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:12 pm

Wow! Sorry I didn't see this last night to wish you good luck. I'm sure you thoroughly enjoyed yourself as the rest of us did on our first night. It is hard to explain, and maybe not cherished enough by some of us, but the first night is a real accomplishment!

Congratulations

by **doug hodder** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:21 pm

Kirk....it looks great! Yup...details take time...but don't get complacent and blow them off....that's what makes the package "whole". Short of that...it's always..."I'm gonna do this or that"....just get-R-done! You got time before the Dam, and I'm counting on seeing it done then. If not...I will Razz you a bit! Doug

by **DragonFire** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:58 pm

I bet he's got his lanterns all lit and is still working on it...can't wait to see how it looks with the fenders and lights on.

Curious about the galley and what he's put in it. Kirk seems like a guy who would not fall short on the details. He may get it rolling for the Dam, but he'll finish it out.

Just looking at the detail on his non-traditional stove recently was amazing. I think he'll do just fine on his tear. :thumbsup:

by **starleen2** » Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:06 pm

Tomorrow begins a special time for me - Its the official weight loss countdown - I need to lose about 20 Lbs. So I'm thinking about exercises I can do with Coleman stuff - like arm curls with a gallon of fuel, etc - what else can you guys come up with??

by **Wolffarmer** » Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:13 pm

Running after the delivery person as you are sure that new to you pressure gas appliance just has to be delivered today.

Randy

by **starleen2** » Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:15 pm

starleen2 wrote:Tomorrow begins a special time for me - Its the official weight loss countdown - I need to lose about 20 Lbs. So I'm thinking about exercises I can do with Coleman stuff - like arm curls with a gallon of fuel, etc - what else can you guys come up with??

. . . and the list begins

1. Running after the delivery person as you are sure that new to you pressure gas appliance just has to be delivered today. (Randy)

by **campmaster-k** » Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:36 pm

doug hodder wrote:Kirk....it looks great! Yup...details take time...but don't get complacent and blow them off....that's what makes the package "whole". Short of that...it's always..."I'm gonna do this or that"....just get-R-done! You got time before the Dam, and I'm counting on seeing it done then. If not...I will Razz you a bit! Doug

I did get burnt on this build. So maybe I sped through the finish. Its not teardrop time for me I dont have "spare time". So raz me I can take it. My brother stared at all the rough details. Bring it on. :lol:

by **campmaster-k** » Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:41 pm

parnold wrote:Wow! Sorry I didn't see this last night to wish you good luck. I'm sure you thoroughly enjoyed yourself as the rest of us did on our first night. It is hard to explain, and maybe not cherished enough by some of us, but the first night is a real accomplishment!

Congratulations

Paul you are so right it was a night to remember. I thought about all the steps I went through to get to that point. I really didnt sleep that well. Many more nights to come.

by **DragonFire** » Fri Dec 30, 2011 2:12 am

I was just surprised you didn't paint it Coleman green and put a big replica Coleman label on the back!!

Congrats on getting as far as you have on your build. Looking good. Hope it was nice and warm in there for you the other night!! :thumbsup:

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