Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

The overall idea is this: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=315959 (btw, pirate 4x4 isn't exactly for the faint of heart)

I've got the same issue- toy hauler trailers are insane $$$. $80k for a 5th wheel big enough to handle a jeep? Crazy.

I'm planning on building this in 2 pieces: A sleeper area on top of the gooseneck, and a 10' box on the front of the trailer for a kitchen/shower/toilet/ ect. I want the RV box to be removable in case I need more deck space for a project, and still have a usable sleeper.

So, i've got a footprint of 8' wide x 9' long to work with, and a couple of goals:
I can push the length to 10' by way of a 45 degree corner on the bottom (just like the weekender).
Max height is 52"- I want the max overall height to be 11', the top of the gooseneck is 80"
Rear entrance
No need for a rear galley- I'll build a simple galley in between the gooseneck uprights
sleep 4 people

I think my biggest concern is supporting the roof- we get snow here in utah.
I'm not really sure on inside layout yet, i'm thinking it might be easier to build the shell then see what fits

Welcome StormRider. Pirate 4x4 is great. I sold my TJ so I don't visit those boards anymore

Good luck with your build.

I _love_ pirate.. When some folks get to arguing on "nice" boards like this one I just giggle to myself and think, "wow, this would go down in monumental flames on pirate..."

I like the idea of the weekender on the goose, but put the door in the back - so that your "RV box connects to the sleeper (It'd be like a truck camper) - if the RV box is gone, you get in from the back.

Pretty easy build(s) if you ask me, the WE is simple, and you're not gonna put in a galley. The box in back is just a box - you may be able to start with an old boxtruck body or a storage container.