Hello From Wisconsin!

[MrBuzz]

Hi;
My name is Buzz. I'm just starting my TD project. My family did a lot of trailer camping when I was a kid...loved it. Last year there was an article in a local newspaper about Big Woodie campers and that got my thinking, researching, etc...next thing you know I have a new trailer in the garage and am getting ready to start building.
My Tear will be a version of the generic Benroy plans. I wanted to stay with standard 4X8 measurements for convenience sake, but I'm going to build it 5X8 so I can use either a standard or queen size mattress. My hauler is a 2005 PT Cruiser so size and weight are an issue. But from what I have seen many others use this combo and it seems to work well.
So far I have enjoyed this site very much and already have recieved lots of good ideas and information from this forum.
Thanks to all who share their knowledge and experience...what a great community resouce!
I'll post some pic's as I get things a little more underway.
MrBuzz

[elmo]

Hello from over here in Green Bay!

Welcome!

[Miriam C.]

Buzz.
So you are on your way to building and you don't need me to nag about pictures and you know about the benroy plans.

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[Sierrajack]

Hello Buzz from Chipmunk Falls (Lake Hallie). This is a great spot to get your questions answered, the info is always the best. I have started my first build and found tons of info by asking questions and doing some research. Not saying I know everything but, I can tell you the short cuts and ways to avoid headaches. Actually beating your head against the wall burns 150 calories an hour. You can PM me and I'd be more than happy to help you out.
WELCOME and ENJOY

[BillyLandry]

Hi Buzz
Welcome to the Forum. A friend of mine built my trailer that I am building a 5 by 8. That friends name is Buzz. Enjoy forum and happy camping.

[MrBuzz]

Thanks to all for the Howdy's and encouragement. My project is more or less on track. I'm thankful for this forum...I met my new best friend SierraJack, he lives about 10 miles from my house!
After spending an afternoon with him and checking out his project I have a lot better idea of how I'm going to handle a lot of the details of this project.
Last weekend I spent Saturday afternoon bolting my new HF trailer together. After talking to SierraJack I spent today taking it apart and getting the axle set up properly for the TD. I flipped the axle on top of the springs and moved the axle back about 7 inches. Now the trailer looks right for a TD.
I'll post a pic of the trailer as it sits after the reconfiguration.
MrBuzz