Little Red Benroy

[TxDave]

Well, I built another one. This one took 37 days from start to finish. I fabricated the frame from 2x2 square tubing. I decided to go with 14" wheels instead of the 12" I used on my previous builds.



I used my router to cut the Dado joints for the bulkheads and cabinets. First time to try this and it went well. The walls are 3/4" oak plywood.



I fabricated the hatch frame from 3/4" square steel tubing. This made for a light weight yet rigid hatch.

[TxDave]

I used this spring galley hatch prop from Vintage Technologies. Works well and is easy to install.



We went for a simple galley layout on this build. Still has lots of room to store stuff.



I used these draw tight latches from McMaster Carr for a tight seal on the galley hatch.

[TxDave]

Here's a shot of the simple interior cabinet layout and electrical setup.



And...here's the finished product out for its first test tow. The pre-painted red aluminum really attracts attention.

[Vedette]

Wow! Dave you have turned into a Teardrop building machine???
Way to go!
Anyone looking for a teardrop in Texas should contact you!
Good Roads
Brian & Sandi

[TxDave]

Thanks, Brian. I am really enjoying building these things. Working on a project in the garage is my therapy.

[pchast]

Dave,

What did you end up with for weight on this design?

Thanks

[KCStudly]

Looks nice and tidy. What is the tube sleeve mounted to the side wall outside of the galley prop? Kind of looks like a flag staff holder. I'm guessing some sort of canopy leg support.

[TxDave]

Pete...it weighs 902 pounds.

KCStudly...that's a mount for my self-designed high-def TV antenna.

[Vedette]

Time to make some travel plans to the North if you have not yet been here??
We would love to meet you guys and camp at a Gathering, Crawl or just around a campfire in the back forty??