Newbie planner from Richmond VA

[vtmiller]

Hi all,
First, thanks to organizer and all of you for sharing. I'm in early stages of planning and designing a Spring build start and already having a blast learning and looking through all the posts and pictures. Hoping to connect virtually and maybe even physically with some Central VA builders (if around) to learn and narrow down a good design and starting point to plan my build. Ultimately looking for TearDrop 5x10 or something that my boy and I can go for weekend, or wife and I to get away. Ideally would have enough for all 3, but want to keep the basic teardrop classic shape. Saw one that included a bunk area with observation windows (for a kid under 10) but I'm probably more of a novice (with metal work) and a 3 or 4 of 10 with woodworking and equipment; but am fairly handy and can get quality help from friends. Have even talked about a 'teardrop' club locally where we help each other over the next year and turn build(s) into a 'social club' of sort. Anyway - I'm excited, have bought two sets of plans from eBay, downloaded a few freebies, and am now focused on starting a book of WishList and design elements that will K.I.S.S. For 1st build, and still result in a fun portable upgrade from tent camping. I have a few years to fine time and am OK with a slow build. Any ideas or links on best way to organize needs, plans, etc- appreciated. I guess the core decisions I need to figure out is size so I can buy or build trailer. I'm leaning towards either buying base trailer or hiring a buddy to build one - just making sure I get that right to start. Ok, enough about me- thanks again! Looking forward to a long fun journey with you all and many hours in my two car garage... Now back outside to clean out the junk so I can get ready for a TD build.

[Mary C]

Welcome Chris, seems to me you have found the right forum for help with building. There is lots of information and after you have read and hunted and hunted again go ahead and ask. I know that the building madness is here, some have built a couple or a few or a lot. We have all sorts of and degrees of expertise, so knowledge is here. Good luck on your build .

Mary C.