Appalachian Teardrop - My 1st build!

[andreuther]

Speaking of windows have you heard of the wiley window? Super easy to build and cost next to nothing. I built mine in a day. Here is a to a more detailed description. link.viewtopic.php?f=21&t=57192&hilit=wiley+window

[eddiegrey]

Was thinking today about building my tongue box for my AC and possibly some storage, and found this video on vents. Pretty cool: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhRtJ_Y-ezI

[KCStudly]

Thanks for sharing that!

[eddiegrey]

Thanks for sharing that!

a lot of repetition but the outcome is very nice

[Wild Idaho]

Waiting for christmas money to roll in and order the 4x8 HBF trailer. I've decided for my first build I better stick to these plans pretty strict and may be able to build a bigger one in the future.

I have an idea for windows, I found these frames on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C5RHTG4/ref ... V59IBQBBP6 for $9. I can have plexiglass cut at my local lowes. Seems like a very inexpensive way to get my windows. Just wouldn't be able to open them but not a big deal to me really. I think I am just gonna order one since they are so cheap and give it a shot. Will let ya know how it turns out.

Hey eddiegrey, thought I'd throw in how I got my 4x8 HF frame. On January 1st, HF had a New Years day sale on the 1720 lbs trailer and I used one of those 20% off coupons. I think I paid somewhere around $300 for the trailer. Might be something to think about or keep in mind. Good luck with the build!

[paul.luna]

Waiting for christmas money to roll in and order the 4x8 HBF trailer. I've decided for my first build I better stick to these plans pretty strict and may be able to build a bigger one in the future.

I have an idea for windows, I found these frames on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C5RHTG4/ref ... V59IBQBBP6 for $9. I can have plexiglass cut at my local lowes. Seems like a very inexpensive way to get my windows. Just wouldn't be able to open them but not a big deal to me really. I think I am just gonna order one since they are so cheap and give it a shot. Will let ya know how it turns out.

Hey eddiegrey, thought I'd throw in how I got my 4x8 HF frame. On January 1st, HF had a New Years day sale on the 1720 lbs trailer and I used one of those 20% off coupons. I think I paid somewhere around $300 for the trailer. Might be something to think about or keep in mind. Good luck with the build!

^ What he said! I waited for the very same trailer to go on sale it was 359.00 I had a 25% off coupon it was like $280.00.

[eddiegrey]

I am about to place my order with HBF for the trailer. How many and what size of Ratchet Clamps do you guys recommend I purchase while I'm at it???

Thanks in advance!

[paul.luna]

I have like 12 and I need more LOL. Start with 4 and work your way up. I will say that I broken one of the HF ones almost a week after I got it. So I have decided to just bite the bullet and get Irwins from Home Depot.

[eddiegrey]

Just found out that we are only 2 hours away from a harbor freight so in order to save some money on shipping I am going to pick it up myself. Saves almost $100!!

[eddiegrey]

Wheres everyone located at just so i know if there is another builder close by that may help....Hazard KY here

[KCStudly]

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[sumo]

IF you are in Hazard Ky. There is a Harbor freights in Johnson city Tennessee and Lexington Ky.
Dont know if that helps you out.

[eddiegrey]

IF you are in Hazard Ky. There is a Harbor freights in Johnson city Tennessee and Lexington Ky.
Dont know if that helps you out.

Lexington is the location I at Looking at wasn't aware of the Johnson city store that may be a better option

[eddiegrey]

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I mostly use tapatalk on my tablet or phone but I will update it asap. Thanks!

[eddiegrey]

Major delays... mostly from my own laziness but we've had one hell of a winter, and I honestly haven't had the desire to get out there and work on this until now. Eventhough it's MARCH 25TH and we have snow on the ground as I type. However, Thursday looks to be a nice warmup and I don't have to work again until Saturday night. My deadline is still May 31st, and I believe I can pull this off with the right amount of positive thinking and your alls encouragement.

I bought my 4x8 trailer in Knoxville TN at the Harbor Freight there back in Jan. It's been in the box since due to weather. First step this week will be opening up that puppy and putting it together. The Ty-Dean plans I am using require some modification to the frame so I'll be posting pics hopefully by the end of the week. I'm just stoked to be getting started finally!!!

Can't wait to finally see some progress.