My Giant Teardrop build

[toypusher]

Hey, Johnny,

I was just thinking that your trailer should be called the "Turkey" cause it's gonna be Thanksgiving until the weather is cool enough for you to work on it!!!!

[Ivar the Red]

That's not funny.

[toypusher]

That's not funny.

OK, how about the "Pilgram"?? Sounds like JW!!

[Arne]

I don't think it's a matter of if you will be welcome at t/d gatherings, but more, 'will you fit' in the campground....

[Ivar the Red]

I don't think it's a matter of if you will be welcome at t/d gatherings, but more, 'will you fit' in the campground....

I used to drive 18 wheelers, I'll make it fit.

[Ivar the Red]

Ok...too #@&%* HOT for any real progress, but we were standing at the back of the frame the other day and thought..."This thing is kind of skinny.". So now the floor plan has changed, and I'm glad I decided to move the axles, I think a "bare bones" galley plan has flown out the window.('specially after Kim saw spinnernut's galley at a gathering a while back)

Drawing is not to proper scale or dimensions. I'm at work and don't have my slide rule with me.
Now instead of plywood directly to the frame, I'm gonna build a floor frame, out of 2X4s polly, and hang the side out even with the tires. Is this gonna be a problem???



Also redesigned the galley to be more like a grass hopper, dang, if this keeps up I'm gonna need a bigger truck.

[Cliffmeister2000]

Ok...too #@&%* HOT for any real progress, but we were standing at the back of the frame the other day and thought..."This thing is kind of skinny.". So now the floor plan has changed, and I'm glad I decided to move the axles, I think a "bare bones" galley plan has flown out the window.('specially after Kim saw spinnernut's galley at a gathering a while back)

Drawing is not to proper scale or dimensions. I'm at work and don't have my slide rule with me.
Now instead of plywood directly to the frame, I'm gonna build a floor frame, out of 2X4s polly, and hang the side out even with the tires. Is this gonna be a problem???



Also redesigned the galley to be more like a grass hopper, dang, if this keeps up I'm gonna need a bigger truck.

I know about heat! I was working the other day, and it was so hot, I was exhausted in less than an hour (about 110º). You can do stupid things when you are working in the heat. I shot a 2" finish nail through the tip of my middle finger! Had to use my horn all week!

Lots of folks build over their tires. Just make sure your wheel wells are water tight and you have enough clearance!

I don't know what you have for a truck now, but I doubt my Frontier would haul that thing!

[toypusher]

Sounds like a plan, Johnny!!

I still think that you should call it Pilgram or maybe Pumpkin and ya could just paint it orange!!!!

[Ivar the Red]

Thanks guys, I've been watching your build closely, Cliff.

[Ivar the Red]

I still think that you should call it Pilgram or maybe Pumpkin and ya could just paint it orange!!!!

I have no control over that dept, Kerry. I build-Kim decorates.

[caseydog]

I build-Kim decorates.

When?

CD

[Ivar the Red]

I build-Kim decorates.

When?

CD

I'm working on it dude. Tear drop time hello.

[Arne]

I figure the tongue weight will be in the 500# range...... wheels near back make it much more towable, but put a lot of weight forward..

[Ivar the Red]

Quick question...I'm gonna frame my floor now(instead of putting the plywood right on the frame)can I use pressure treated 2X4s for that, or do I just get regular pine and coat it with black goo?

[caseydog]

Quick question...I'm gonna frame my floor now(instead of putting the plywood right on the frame)can I use pressure treated 2X4s for that, or do I just get regular pine and coat it with black goo?

I'd stay away from PT wood. I'd use good, dried lumber and goo it.