Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

Hey everyone,

After much research and discussion and more research, we have finally started our 5 x 8 foamie.

We bought a used trailer July 5 and started dismantling all the parts we didn't need.
Lots of grinding and respraying, but the trailer is good to go, the floor is built and the underside is coated.
Door frames are being made. Here are a few pictures of some of whats been done so far.

Sorry can't see pics, OK now I can

Nice start

Okay, I think I fixed it now. Thanks

Red , Welcome to the Foamies !!!

I'll add my welcome and will be watching your build.
pete

Welcome to the madness and the fun!!! I'm sure you will enjoy the build. I'm also sure there will be those moments when you question yourself but take a deep breath, have a beverage and keep going. As I near the completion of the Road Foamie, the sense of fulfillment is awesome!!!! Again, welcome to the club and BTW, we love Cheers

Great start. Looking forward to your build. Welcome!

i'll add my welcome also. i think you are going to enjoy this adventure, especially once its done and you are camping!

New Pics finally uploaded!!!
Trailer is "remodeled" and coated.
Deck is built. We decided to make the trailer wider going with a 5X8 instead.
Last minute discussion about the sides led us to bigger than planned doorways, but it all got framed and covered.
A few coats of paint on the insides before install to make that easier.
Sides are on an looking good!!
Rolling on the foam. We went with a thinner foam for the front and top and eliminated all the cutting to make it roll. By adding some straps while drying we didn't need any scoring.

So this is where we are today. The weather is turning colder and we wanted this finished so it can go back outside and covered for the winter. We're having a few problems getting the canvas to stick to the insides, but we'll figure it out, or Don will figure it out.

eaglesdare wrote:i'll add my welcome also. i think you are going to enjoy this adventure, especially once its done and you are camping!

Thanks, love the signature.

That’s coming along Nicely !!!!!!!

Check for any thin film attached to the surface of the foam ... some have it , some don’t ... that must be removed before gluing/painting ... I lightly sanded mine a bit to add “tooth” to the surface for better adhesion ... No problems over a year now living outside ...

Another little trick we found was to de-grease the foam , buy wiping the surfaces down with Clean rags soaked with 91% rubbing alcohol (cheap from the Drugstore) .. even oils from your skin can cause problems with paint or glue “sticking” ... Just prep work ...

yes a little bit of cleaning the foam might be needed. but it looks like you are trying to get the canvas to stick to the curve? that can be a bit of a pita! i used staples to keep in on til it dried. you have spars there, use them also, staple the canvas to the spars. keep at it, it will come together. thanks for updating us!

GPW wrote:That’s coming along Nicely !!!!!!!

Check for any thin film attached to the surface of the foam ... some have it , some don’t ... that must be removed before gluing/painting ... I lightly sanded mine a bit to add “tooth” to the surface for better adhesion ... No problems over a year now living outside ...

Another little trick we found was to de-grease the foam , buy wiping the surfaces down with Clean rags soaked with 91% rubbing alcohol (cheap from the Drugstore) .. even oils from your skin can cause problems with paint or glue “sticking” ... Just prep work ...

Thanks for the suggestions.

Thank you also. We are going to keep plugging away at it.

eaglesdare wrote:yes a little bit of cleaning the foam might be needed. but it looks like you are trying to get the canvas to stick to the curve? that can be a bit of a pita! i used staples to keep in on til it dried. you have spars there, use them also, staple the canvas to the spars. keep at it, it will come together. thanks for updating us!

Wonder if anybody makes rust-proof staples ? ... then you could just leave them in there ...

EDIT: Found em’ ... http://www.amazon.com/Arrow-Fastener-50 ... B001D1FYDI