Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **Ratkity** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 3:18 pm

Ok, so I wanted to clear out everything that I normally store in the TD and utilize the 16" x 60" steel grate area in the front of my tear. I wanted to store the chairs, my redneck lantern holder (about 48" long), stove in a bag, propane, the wooden shelf I made that attached over the fender and a few other items.

I looked and looked for a truck tool box that would fit there.. nothing. The closest I found was 12"x 12"x 60".

I didn't want to make a plywood box because, well, it gets expensive and then I'd have to seal the heck out of it so it didn't delaminate. Plus, plywood is on the heavy side.

I thought about making a foamie box, but I wanted to store volatiles (white gas) in it and thought that wouldn't mix well with foam.

I found a waterproof bag:
http://www.amazon.com/Rola-59102-Expand ... 364&sr=1-3

This bag fits my every need. Everything stuffed into it nicely.

Then I was thinking (ut oh, here it comes).... The bag is collapsible, perhaps I could put foam inside it to give it some support?

I'm still considering it, but haven't done it yet. I could also put a plywood bottom in it to make sure I don't poke a hole in the bottom.

Just rambling thoughts on a hot day.

Hugs,
Ratkity

by **GPW** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 5:33 pm

Rat, that is a cool bag ... Light ... easy enough to make a corrugated cardboard liner ... Waterproof it with "the mixture" or even T2... or paint it ... no reaction with gas , no de-lamination , and Thrifty too ... need a stronger liner , just double up on the cardboard ... T2 sticks VERY well to porous cardboard .. :thumbsup:

Hot here too, only 91 today (cold front) Actually rained last night here ... was a "gully washer" ...

But we needed it ... 2 hours later , the ground was dry again ... :roll:

soaked it up like a sponge ...

by **eaglesdare** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 6:53 pm

patricia, that is a cool looking bag! as gpw said that shouldn't be too hard to reinforce if needed.

the island has many bike trails!
although a new bill has just come up.

by **Ratkity** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 6:57 pm

eaglesdare wrote:patricia, that is a cool looking bag! as gpw said that shouldn't be too hard to reinforce if needed.

the island has many bike trails!
although a new bill has just come up.

UGH! I hate it when new bills show up. I just had one show up from a doc I haven't been to in over 6 months. Now I have to call and see what's going on.

Hugs,
Ratkity

by **Wolffarmer** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:43 pm

Hey Eagle

Last winter I got me a bike.

Beach 3

It is a pretty good sized one, 26 inch wheels, folds up and can go in my Suzuki Sidekick TV or in the TD. I did get mine for $400 and so far I have not broken it even though I am way way over the weight they say it will handle.

I am not, never was and never will be a bike fanatic but it does seem to be a pretty good bike and it is hard to find large wheels in a foldie. ( Foldies for foamies? )

:lol:

Randy

by **GPW** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:24 am

Wolf , Nice bike !!!!

by **eaglesdare** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:14 am

nice looking bike! i guess they are sold out, could not get a description to come up.

i have to admit, i am not going for one fancy like that. that is really out of my price range. :lol:

by **eaglesdare** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:18 am

actually just when i thought things were getting caught up. 2 bills are here i wasn't expecting. hubby has to replace his windshield. and the ponies farrier is coming out. not that the ponies farries isn't scheduled, but still. those 2 things are not cheap. so i am just going to cross my fingers right now.

by **GPW** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:20 am

Eagle , just get a simple one speed coaster bike with balloon tires so you can ride on the beach too .. Of all the bikes I have , the simple old one is the one I ride every day ...

by **eaglesdare** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:40 am

i would love one that rides on the beach!

any links to any of them?

by **GPW** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:44 am

Plenty to look at ... http://www.google.com/search?client=saf ... 8&oe=UTF-8

by **eaglesdare** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:55 am

well i might have to put the bike on a tiny hold. :lol:

just made ressies to go camping for tonight. out on the other side of shenadaoh mountains. about a 7 hour drive for us.
this should be our 5th trip? anyone counting?

off to go get organized now.

by **GPW** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 12:56 pm

Yep, we'll mark it in "the book"... Have FUN !!!!

What are ressies ?

by **eaglesdare** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 1:42 pm

reservations silly. :lol:

3 nights. be home sometime on sunday.

i am counting on fun. water tubing and hot tubs!

by **GPW** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:48 pm

Sorry , brought to mind cupcakes with Reese's pieces on the top ..... always thinking about food ... :lol:

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