Hey Everyone,
I am currently a good way into my teardrop build, I am a woodworking hobbyist and have wanted to make a teardrop for a while. This spring when i brought the idea up to my wife she was actually for it and off i went. I am very fortunate in that i have a fully set up wood shop in my garage and my parents live next door with an empty garage i am using for storing and assembling the trailer. My overall budget is less than $2500 Canadian and it looks like that will be a reality. Also im supposed to be taking it out July 7th (its currently June 26th)
I am currently a good way into the build and there definitely a number of mistakes made along the way. I received a good amount of advise from the Teardrop trailer subreddit about must have features and overall building techniques.
Here is a basic features rundown for my trailer
-6' Wide X 8' 6" long tallest height 4'
-Trailer is a home build single axle i received from a co worker for free.
- New 4.8x12 Tires
- New LED Tail lights
- 1.5" thick walls and floor, 1" thick roof
- 1.5" rigid foam floor insulation, spray foam on walls and roof.
- 1/4" plywood inner and outer walls (mahogany), 1.5" (2X) framing of wall internals (all glued down with titebond 3)
- 1/2' Tar coated plywood floor, 1.5" thick framing (2X lumber) 1/2" plywood subfloor, (glued and screwed together PL premium)
- 1/8" plywood roof (inside and outside)
- 2 doors, 2 windows (reclaimed RV windows)
- 1.5" thick solid cedar doors with raised internal panel
- Mill finish aluminum roof wrap one solid piece
- Marine Varnished exterior plywood wall
- Front mounted truck tool box storage/work surface/battery compartment
- Maxxair (00-04000K) 12V Roof Top Fan/Vent
- Group 24 AGM battery
- LED cabin light
- Dual USB / cigarette lighter port and battery voltmeter
-120v internal plug / circuit
- NO rear galley
I think that covers all the major features/specks
At this point i have the walls up and i am working on attaching the inner plywood of the roof frame and the electrical components. My goal for the outside appearance is to keep it very clean with no screws or fasteners visible. I have been reading through the many previous threads to answer questions but i may pose a few of my own soon. I will also be adding some pictures as well.