Gator417 wrote:OK, I've never built any camper, so I'm just curious on this one. I do have some experience in home construction and remodeling though.
Why does nearly everyone use plywood in their teardrops? Even most on here who are building "foamies" use a lot of plywood.
While you're here, what's the idea behind aluminum skinning?
Thanks,
Gator
Gator417 wrote:OK, I've never built any camper, so I'm just curious on this one. I do have some experience in home construction and remodeling though.
Why does nearly everyone use plywood in their teardrops? Even most on here who are building "foamies" use a lot of plywood....
noseoil wrote:Plywood is typically easier, cheaper, faster & lighter (when used properly)....
Gator417 wrote: Plywood is anything but light though. Its probably the heaviest material one could possibly use in building a camper. Not to mention its not used, structurally, by any camper manufacturers.
Gator
Gator417 wrote:Kenneth, I'm building mine on a 5x10 as well, but it will be removeable since I don't have the budget or space for another trailer. Do you have a build thread from which I may steal an idea or 7?
Gator
KennethW wrote:Sorry I did not do a build thread. At the time I did not Know it would work.
(Foam cooler glued to a trailer covered with canvas going down the freeway at 80 mph. WHAT could go wrong?)
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