Teardrop and Mobile Kitchen - design phase

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Re: Teardrop and Mobile Kitchen - design phase

Postby kimberbuilds » Sat Jul 03, 2021 12:00 pm

Here's what I believe to be a more accurate blueprint of what we're looking to do. I definitely prefer a more bubbly shape, while trying to optimize storage in the curved ends.

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Some issues/advice/revision is surely needed in the following areas:

A & B: The curved ceiling becomes the wall and meets with the flooring/trailer. I'm not quite sure how this is all supposed to come together. Advice is helpful, although I'm sure once we start purchasing materials, we will also purchase official plan or two to see what methods are used and how.

C: My idea of a headboard with storage just doesn't look right, or functional. I thought it could be an area to lean up against, while also serving as a useful way to fill "wasted" space. Originally was only going to be a foot or so high, but in order to rest our backs comfortably, we figure we need 2ft. Now it's become a deep storage pit. Alternative use ideas welcome!

D: What was going to be his/hers storage cabinets has been swapped out for an open concept shelf. The idea is that we can toss duffles of our clothes up here. Alternatively, it could be a bunk bed for our son. While it's ideal that we would use the teardrop for child free weekends (we usually get one a month) it would be nice to have an option for toddler space just in case. Opinions on size (approx 58 long x 24 deep x 24 high) and structural support needed are appreciated.

Lastly, my curves. I'm bad at math, I think I understand the idea of the radius curve, but not enough to understand how to implement it. I literally used a cereal bowl, an oval serving platter, and a chip dip Pyrex to round out my drawing. Will this screw me over? Or should I really look into using a computer program to make sure I'm accurate?
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Re: Teardrop and Mobile Kitchen - design phase

Postby tony.latham » Sat Jul 03, 2021 1:16 pm

These dimensions work well.

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I stole a lot of them from our Hunter teardrop I purchased in 2004. They have evolved a bit starting with my first build in 2013. Note that the front of the profile is flat for storage under the headboard. (There's a tongue box that butts to it anywho.)

The headboard works well for back support while sitting up.

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Yeah, air mattresses. They should be illegal. :frightened:

Consider Ryu's slide-out bed for bunk: http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=58123&start=300

He's got a video on it on Youtube I can probably find if you are interested.

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Re: Teardrop and Mobile Kitchen - design phase

Postby kimberbuilds » Sat Jul 03, 2021 2:14 pm

tony.latham wrote: Yeah, air mattresses. They should be illegal. :frightened:


Thanks for the tips, Tony. I'll see if I can find that video myself and I'll definitely check out that thread!
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Re: Teardrop and Mobile Kitchen - design phase

Postby tony.latham » Sat Jul 03, 2021 2:37 pm

I'll see if I can find that video myself


It's not easy to find:



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Re: Teardrop and Mobile Kitchen - design phase

Postby kimberbuilds » Sat Jul 03, 2021 2:52 pm

You're the best!!
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Re: Teardrop and Mobile Kitchen - design phase

Postby kimberbuilds » Sat Jul 03, 2021 3:15 pm

tony.latham wrote:Consider Ryu's slide-out bed for bunk


Um... yes!! I love it. Definitely want to incorporate that into my design. Great for a kid, great for a dinner table, and removable?? So smart!
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Re: Teardrop and Mobile Kitchen - design phase

Postby Tom&Shelly » Wed Jan 18, 2023 10:30 am

The spammer has been reported.

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Re: Teardrop and Mobile Kitchen - design phase

Postby tony.latham » Wed Jan 18, 2023 11:16 am

Dewol49172 wrote:this is really great design but if you still stuck somewhere then it would be good to consult expert kitchen designers who are best at commercial or residential kitchen design planning


For a 5' wide teardrop? It would be better to consult teardrop users. A lot better.

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p.s. He finished his teardrop a while back and did a glorious job.

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Re: Teardrop and Mobile Kitchen - design phase

Postby Tom&Shelly » Wed Jan 18, 2023 12:17 pm

Well Tony, the fellow posted this two minutes after joining the forum! He probably didn't have time to figure out we build teardrops and tiny travel trailers. :lol: It looks like he even forgot to leave the link to the particular kitchen designers who are supposed to pay him for each hit!

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Re: Teardrop and Mobile Kitchen - design phase

Postby tony.latham » Wed Jan 18, 2023 12:35 pm

It looks like...


I think you're correct. When I responded, I was halfway to the halfway mark of my first cup of coffee. I'm rather juiced up now. 8)

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Re: Teardrop and Mobile Kitchen - design phase

Postby PaulC » Wed Jan 18, 2023 2:50 pm

He/she has left the building :FNP

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Re: Teardrop and Mobile Kitchen - design phase

Postby Tom&Shelly » Wed Jan 18, 2023 3:29 pm

Thanks Paul! :thumbsup:

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Re: Teardrop and Mobile Kitchen - design phase

Postby swoody126 » Wed Jan 18, 2023 8:34 pm

kimberbuilds, i try to visit/peruse TD events when they are reasonably close to pick up ideas and potential solutions

on one such trip i saw a design that might help w/ your quest

QUEEN BED n REMOVABLE KITCHEN in a 6' WIDE TD

IIRC i saw this one @ Hot Springs Nat'l Park a coupla years ago

6' = 72" leaving a bit of extra space on the floor in the width category

this design made it possible to have a full width queen sized mattress instead of the RV size

the extra space allowed for a block just inside the door so when you plop your posterior down to remove your shoes the block keeps the bottom of the door from causing you some serious pain and major discomfort

there was still a bit of room and shoes fit just right beside the block

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my mind wonders if that block could be turned into a long box for stuff like fishing a/o tent poles

the kitchen was removable to allow for sliding a queen sized mattress in n out w/ ease from the rear

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pull the kitchen sink(SS bowl) and the 2 drawers out to access the thru floor bolts to slide the unit

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the owner/builder keeps the necessary tools along w/ accessory instruction manuals below the bottom drawer in a box

sorry about the image sizing this forum plays funny games with my pics

hope this gives you some ideas

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