Hello From Chicagoland (Downers Grove)

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Hello From Chicagoland (Downers Grove)

Postby phazermike » Sat Mar 14, 2015 11:58 pm

Mike From Downers Grove IL.

Have been an avid camper for all of my life (45 years). Grew up camping, and still love to camp. Have been primarily tent camping for the last 25 years. Getting too old to sleep on the ground. Camp an average of 15 nights a year.

Went to local RV show last month and almost pulled the trigger on a 16ft. trailer. Couldn't get past storage issue, and $10,000 cost. Saw a few TTD's at the show that peaked my interest but were in the $10,000 price range.

4 weeks later………..I have a $2000 budget approved by the wife, I have become FFTCO (Full Fledged Teardrop Compulsive Obsessed). Cant wait for my first build, having trouble sleeping at night (thinking about wall thicknesses, roofing materials and 12 volt wiring schematics). Spending way too much time on-line researching.

5 x 8, Modified Benroy design (greater rear slope, and front bend), Woody sides, canvas roof, original trailer wiring.

5 x 8 NT trailer on its way, plans drawn up, parts/materials list almost complete, parts suppliers lined up. Warmer weather, Garage work space cleared and ready.

let the games begin!!! :twisted:
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Re: Hello From Chicagoland (Downers Grove)

Postby Vedette » Sun Mar 15, 2015 12:53 am

Welcome to the Forum
Go for it! :applause:
You are going to love the journey! :thinking:
And once you start camping in your new teardrop, you will wonder why you waited so long! :roll:
And the people you are going to meet because of your choice to join the Teardrop Family???? ;)
Good Roads
Brian & Sandi
Good Roads
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Here is a link to my Build Journal
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=50912
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Re: Hello From Chicagoland (Downers Grove)

Postby pigcooker » Sun Mar 15, 2015 2:28 am

Hi Mike from Downers Grove, Welcome to the :applause:
Craziness of this hobby. Here is a link to the
Schedule for The Land of Lincoln, Tearjerkers.
Don't forget to also join the Tearjerkers.
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=61689
Like Brian said, you will meet some great folks.
Come on out to a gathering, a teardrop is not a
requirement. :thumbsup:

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Re: Hello From Chicagoland (Downers Grove)

Postby bc toys » Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:14 am

Welcome from sunny Las Vegas Nv you can build a nice trailer for 2k$ go around to all the areas in your location and ask for scrap plywood and foam board insolation and studs if they are warped they will toss them in dumpster ask the contractor if he has any extra wood at his shop that he don't need and explain what you are doing he might be able to help you with cost of lumber find a sign shop and ask if the got aluminum you can use for your top and sides Little things add up to big savings
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Re: Hello From Chicagoland (Downers Grove)

Postby Woodbutcher » Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:19 am

Welcome Mike! Like the other guys have said you came to the right place. I live right up the road from you in Bartlett. I have built 3 teardrops. If you need help or questions let me know. I'm happy to help. Enjoy the building process. It's a big part of the fun.

Steve
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