T-49 - Temporary .5 Teardrop Wagon - Camping Pics - Pg 8

[aggie79]

Chris,

Looks like you had a great camping trip. There is something about the profile of your "half tear" that is really exciting. I think it is the low stance, exposed low profile tires and lower rear upsweep on the profile that makes it look like a racer.

Tom

[teardrop_focus]

Thanks, Tom. Nice of you to say so.

As for the "racer" look, that's an effect I was shooting for... and I "borrowed" here and there from other teardrop profiles to achieve it.



Surprisingly, even though it's a bit lower, the whole rig just clears the three commonly-used, "problem" driveway entrances in my area. I though it might rub someplace...


I need to get going now on the top half of the tear... and lose the ropes, tarp and tennis ballz. It's going to get two side doors and a hatch!

[teardrop_focus]

I need to get going now on the top half of the tear...

But before I can afford the new material (more exterior-grade ply, etc) I need to get back to work (seasonal, but-still-unpredictable, layoffs). :-(

In the meantime I cleaned up the tongue wheel mounting bracketry. It was suggested by someone whom I respect here on this forum that I weld a portion of the tongue wheel mounting bracketry to the trailer tongue for an even cleaner appearance... I will, all in due time.

Meanwhile, a little chopping, cutting, grinding and painting (is it even worth it? What-EVER!) goes a long way in masking the unsightly hardware belonging to a "universal fit" tongue wheel setup marketed for boat trailers:

Before:





After:



Please pardon the cellphone pictures...

[Miriam C.]

No mosquito net? Boy this is going to really be special when it is finished!

[teardrop_focus]

Thank you, Miriam!

I suspect I'll need a bug net if I venture farther away than an hour from where I live... it's been dry here; there's very little favorable breeding ground for the little critters.

As I said, a full 48-inch high teardrop-shaped cabin will be coming in the near future. Meanwhile, I just started a job with long hours, so there's gonna be an intermission to this trailer story for a couple of months maybe.

I'll post the progress as it happens.

[S. Heisley]

Congratulations on your first trip, Chris. It looks like it was very successful. And, what fun!

Don't worry. You're still young. If I have anything to say about it, I expect to be camping into my 70's.

[dodgedartgt]

Hi Chris, and all.

Bringing this from the grave (Build Journals pg 15?)... Enjoyed reading the thread. Curious whatever happened with your trailer? Did you ever turn it into a TD?

Mike in FL