TimC wrote:I'll keep an eye on your build. I am contemplating building an ultra-light trailer in a 4x8 size as well to pull with an electric vehicle. If I do get motivated (getting harder to do the last couple years) my goals will be under 600 lbs and height even or below my TV roof height. It'll be a basic cabin with mattress, light and some ventilation and a small rear galley kitchen with a few cubbies for supplies, a counter to prep food and a small pull out drawer for a small 12v fridge.
I hope you get started soon... maybe it will help me get motivated. I have no winter heated construction area so I'll have to complete the build in the spring and summer to be ready to camp this fall. Funds will mostly come from selling my woodie which is going to be a tough thing to part with. It was 1250 lbs when I stocked it for camping shortly after "finishing" it in 2016. It's probably more like 1500+ lbs now.
Wendellnla wrote:...
Have you been happy with the overall function of the trailer?
Very much so. I pulled it with a Ford Escape (2.0 Turbo) and had no problems. That car has a 3500 lb towing capacity and a brake controller so the weight didn't cause any scary moments.
I would love to take a look at you rig, but it’s a long drive to Wisconsin from Nevada!
Hopefully I can find a set of plans that puts it under 700 dry and 1,000 ready to go
I don't think you would go wrong choosing the Generic Benroy plan and adapting it to your own needs. I think that plan is for an eight foot length and works with four foot or five foot wide cabins.
I see in you signature your son built a Foamie Benroy. How did that turn out? You think it’s a viable option considering my/your build requirements? I am open to a Foamie build if it will suit my needs.
It was fun to build. I learned a lot about building with foam from GPW and George (ghcoe) and others here on tnttt. It is solid! 2" rigid foam walls and 1 1/2" rigid foam walls. If I build my EV towable it will be foam. The Hyundai Kona Electric has no published tow rating but if you have ever experienced driving an EV they have the guts to do the job. I just have to keep the weight down since I won't be using a brake controller and trailer brakes. You know what they say... it's not what the tow vehicle can pull, it's what the vehicle can stop in an emergency.
Andy's foamie build thread is the third one in my signature. Not as complete a write up as my first build but it gives you the idea. So much of building is common sense. And the rest is found asking questions on tnttt.
Wendell
QueticoBill wrote:Just a thought, the Chesapeake Light Craft teardrop is I think we'll under 1000 pounds. Might fit. Fritz here built one. http://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/recr ... ailer.html
pchast wrote:If you look at the list of completed campers, there are several different styles that can be completed within that size range. It requires attention to detail and restriction to your plan.
I didn't include cooking for my unit. Those weights and water carrying gains pounds quickly. On the few occasions I've actually camped I carried a cooler in the car and a small picnic basket with minimal necessities.
Good Luck with your build.
I like the Benroy, just didnt look like I could get that one built under 1,000 loaded, unless it...
tony.latham wrote:I like the Benroy, just didnt look like I could get that one built under 1,000 loaded, unless it...
I built this little 4 x 8' for my sis using the techniques in my book.
It weighs 800 lbs unloaded. You can slip under 1,000 with a Bennie profile, but if you add planks to the sides who knows what it'll come in at? Weight really adds up during a teardrop build.
Tony
Wendellnla wrote:QueticoBill wrote:Just a thought, the Chesapeake Light Craft teardrop is I think we'll under 1000 pounds. Might fit. Fritz here built one. http://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/recr ... ailer.html
Interesting. Might be a “little” too cute for me, but I like the idea.
Wendell
Wendellnla wrote:Tim C,
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Has anyone built a couple conventional Benroy that grossed out under 1,000 lbs?
Wendell
By chance, are there plans available for that build?
QueticoBill wrote:Wendellnla wrote:QueticoBill wrote:Just a thought, the Chesapeake Light Craft teardrop is I think we'll under 1000 pounds. Might fit. Fritz here built one. http://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/recr ... ailer.html
Interesting. Might be a “little” too cute for me, but I like the idea.
Wendell
Having seen and been in one, they are quite comfortable. And attractive. Best for 1, but I feel that way about a 4x8 - not great for 2 for long periods of time.
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