Large Teardrop build 6'8"x11'8"

[crxtech]

I cut these template on the laser for the taillights. I really like these taillights, they have a halo for the running lights and the center for braking.

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I originally planned to have them horizontal, but I think they look better vertical.

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[western traveler]

Great to see you back posting the updates. It is coming along nicely.

I had a terrible time at first with photos.

The way I finally learned was to go to Gallery right after the FAQ at the top of the page
and create a personal album.

Now I go there and scroll down to my personal album and open it.

Then Click on new image and upload the photo and select the size and orientation.
and Save.

When I want to post the photo I start my comment then I find the tab for Gallery at the top of this box I am typing in. Not at the “Gallery” after FAQ.
It gives an option to insert photo into this post.

I then go to a new page in tnttt that opened to see my post and the photos I added.

Judging by all the photos you recently uploaded I’m guessing you figured it out…

[crxtech]

I'm so bad at keep this build thread updated. I've finished the wiring and insulation over the past few weeks.

My DIY wire spooler thingy... worked great!

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Look how clean this wiring looks!

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Don't look in here. Don't worry, I labeled MOST of the wires...

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[crxtech]

So much kerf

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I managed to cram 1/2 insulation on each side of the wiring.

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For the rear I went with 3 layers of 1/2 more flexible insulation. The pink ridged stuff is a PITA to work with.

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[crxtech]

I'm hoping to put most of the outer skin on the camper this weekend. We shall see how much I get done. Everything seems to take 2x as long as I plan for. My goal was to have the exterior done before MD winter, but I'm running out of time.

[rjgimp]

Pardon me for temporarily hijacking the thread...

Great to see you back posting the updates. It is coming along nicely.

I had a terrible time at first with photos.

The way I finally learned was to go to Gallery right after the FAQ at the top of the page
and create a personal album.

Now I go there and scroll down to my personal album and open it.

Then Click on new image and upload the photo and select the size and orientation.
and Save.

When I want to post the photo I start my comment then I find the tab for Gallery at the top of this box I am typing in. Not at the “Gallery” after FAQ.
It gives an option to insert photo into this post.

I then go to a new page in tnttt that opened to see my post and the photos I added.

Judging by all the photos you recently uploaded I’m guessing you figured it out…

Western Traveler, at the point where you click "New Image" and select one from your device to upload... you must have previously sized it properly, correct? The maximum size is 2MB and 640x640. At the point of uploading, there is no built in mechanism in the website to do such a thing. This is my difficulty. An IT guy I am not. I have not found an easy and convenient (and free!!!) method to perform this task before uploading. Any advice?

[crxtech]

I wasn't able to get western travelers instructions to work either. All the photos my phone take are much larger then 2MB. I manually resize them with Adobe Lightroom, which came with my DSLR camera. This isn't free, but I already had it. This forum is great, but it is running on very old software. If I could simply upload photo's from my phone my build thread would be much more detailed.

Pardon me for temporarily hijacking the thread...

Great to see you back posting the updates. It is coming along nicely.

I had a terrible time at first with photos.

The way I finally learned was to go to Gallery right after the FAQ at the top of the page
and create a personal album.

Now I go there and scroll down to my personal album and open it.

Then Click on new image and upload the photo and select the size and orientation.
and Save.

When I want to post the photo I start my comment then I find the tab for Gallery at the top of this box I am typing in. Not at the “Gallery” after FAQ.
It gives an option to insert photo into this post.

I then go to a new page in tnttt that opened to see my post and the photos I added.

Judging by all the photos you recently uploaded I’m guessing you figured it out…

Western Traveler, at the point where you click "New Image" and select one from your device to upload... you must have previously sized it properly, correct? The maximum size is 2MB and 640x640. At the point of uploading, there is no built in mechanism in the website to do such a thing. This is my difficulty. An IT guy I am not. I have not found an easy and convenient (and free!!!) method to perform this task before uploading. Any advice?

[bartek]

Are you using a PC? mspaint can resize photos for you.
On Windows 10 just press start, type "paint" and open the app. Open the photo, there is a resize button right there in the toolbar. Resize to 50 or even 25%.
Save as a copy, you're good to go.

Btw, I haven't been here for a while, you've made great progress...

[western traveler]

Pardon me for temporarily hijacking the thread...

Great to see you back posting the updates. It is coming along nicely.

I had a terrible time at first with photos.

The way I finally learned was to go to Gallery right after the FAQ at the top of the page
and create a personal album.

Now I go there and scroll down to my personal album and open it.

Then Click on new image and upload the photo and select the size and orientation.
and Save.

When I want to post the photo I start my comment then I find the tab for Gallery at the top of this box I am typing in. Not at the “Gallery” after FAQ.
It gives an option to insert photo into this post.

I then go to a new page in tnttt that opened to see my post and the photos I added.

Judging by all the photos you recently uploaded I’m guessing you figured it out…

Western Traveler, at the point where you click "New Image" and select one from your device to upload... you must have previously sized it properly, correct? The maximum size is 2MB and 640x640. At the point of uploading, there is no built in mechanism in the website to do such a thing. This is my difficulty. An IT guy I am not. I have not found an easy and convenient (and free!!!) method to perform this task before uploading. Any advice?

CRXtech and Rob,
Sorry for not seeing this sooner.
It is the first thing after selecting photo from the album I am going to use, at the bottom it says
“actual size (1.8MB)” touch that and it gives an option to reduce, actual size, large, medium etc.
I select “large” and continue to “Use” upper right corner. There is no need to resize until uploading the photo.
Unless you touch on the box you would not know it is there…
Hope this helps…
Ralph

[western traveler]

BTW,
Your build is coming along nicely. It looks great!

[crxtech]

In the past week I've only had time to install 3/5 of the outer skin panels. The top is going to be a real challenge because there isn't much room in the tent above the camper.

Front two panels:

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Rear:

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[crxtech]

I know it's been awhile since I last posted, but I've made lots of progress. Rear end, lights are not installed, just wanted to see what it looks like.

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[crxtech]

Gluing up the tail lights housing.

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[MickinOz]

just wanted to see what it looks like.[/attachment]

Looks like a bought one.

(That's Australian for "looks bloody good, mate".)

[crxtech]

just wanted to see what it looks like.[/attachment]

Looks like a bought one.

(That's Australian for "looks bloody good, mate".)

Thanks, its been a long journey to this point.