New and just getting started

[OLDMERC]

Hi from Edmonton Alberta , My kids asked me to build them a teardrop to share a couple of years ago . I told them that if they were still interested when I got done the restoration of our 1949 Mercury pickup then I would . Well they are so I started on it a while ago . First thing was the purchase of a 1970 tent trailer $50.00 3 new tires and rims (12" instead of the 8" that were on it ) $127.00 , serial number from the Insurance Bureau of Canada $105.00 and I'm started on a Benroy 4' x 8' .

[Vedette]

Welcome to the Forum
There is a ton of great information here!
The electrical section alone will save you money and give you great insight into what you will require.
Remember ebay is your friend.
Don't be afraid to ask questions.
The help is here!
Good Roads
Brian & Sandi

[Vedette]

Oh, as a PS
We have a 53 Merc PU in the shop right now!
Brian

[OLDMERC]

I read a write up about your trailer on the web somewhere , very cool

[Vedette]

Thanks!
We have enjoyed "Miss Piggy" for the past three seasons, and she does attract a lot of attention.
But, I love to build....a second TD is currently under construction..Kermit.
Might inspire me to finish my Henry j as a TV.
Love to see pictures of your Merc. PU.
Good Roads
Brian & Sandi
PS we are planning a Fall Crawl for eastern B.C. next September......hope your TD will be ready to roll.

[OLDMERC]

I will post some pictures once I figure out how

[Dan242]

I was going to build a 4x8 and after I mocked it up and wife and I laid down, it was obvious it was really too small. Unless it's just you in it, try to make it wider, I'm going for 56", wide enough for a full mattress.

[OLDMERC]

Thanks for your thoughts but I have most of the material for this one , it does look small so I'll build it and let the kids try it out .
If it's to small then I will sell It and build a larger unit .

[AZ_Desert_Rat]

Hi OLDMERC,
Welcome to the site and it sounds like you are off to a great start ...

I can't wait to see pics of that 1949 Mercury pickup pulling your Benroy ...