Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **asianflava** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:30 am

Hmmm a mirror in the ceiling?

by **steve wolverton** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:48 am

Three mirrors on the ceiling.

by **NightCap** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:25 am

THAT! Looks really good. Very nice. :thumbsup:

Your trailer is now a luxury model.

by **Mary K** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 1:05 pm

steve wolverton wrote:Three mirrors on the ceiling.

Steve, your Puffin as an inspiration!! You really have me thinking about building a #2 TTT, seriously thinking.

Thanks for posting and keeping us updated. :thumbsup:

Mk

by **steve wolverton** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 1:48 pm

NightCap - Thanks!

Mary K - I think you should Mary. Everyone should have their own tiny travel trailer. :thumbsup:

by **steve wolverton** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:15 pm

I got the table top cut out and made the cover for the foam. As soon as I finish the outside I can go camping again. :thumbsup:

I'm going to use the same tile that I have on the floor on the table top. I ordered the pedestal today too.

by **steve wolverton** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:53 pm

I'm now turning my attention back to the outside of the camper. I got all of my stripe up except on the very back of the camper. I have a few screws holding it on until the epoxy sets, and then I'll remove the screws and fill in the holes.

What a big dusty mess out there.

I'm sanding the top sides smooth this time. The swoosh thing on the line on the front is offset to the far left (port) side of the camper. The swoosh thing on the back will be offset to the right of the camper. I think it breaks it up and makes it more interesting.

Fill, sand, fill, sand...

by **Novanut** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 12:02 am

Steve, i noticed that you now have wheelwell cutouts. Is this for function or for looks? Thanks, Jay

by **steve wolverton** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 12:11 am

Novanut wrote:Steve, i noticed that you now have wheelwell cutouts. Is this for function or for looks? Thanks, Jay

Actually, I guess it's for both, but I did it mostly for looks. Since I'm painting all of the area black below that decorative line on the exterior, I decided that it would be neat to expose the white of the wheel. I'm also planning to put a little red pinstripe line on the wheel too. I'm planning to trim the new area that I cut out with aluminum edging to clean it up.

I haven't had any flats or blowouts, but my tires are showing wear with almost 3,000 miles on them.

by **Kankujoe** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 12:56 am

steve wolverton wrote:I'm now turning my attention back to the outside of the camper. I got all of my stripe up except on the very back of the camper. I have a few screws holding it on until the epoxy sets, and then I'll remove the screws and fill in the holes.

What a big dusty mess out there. I'm sanding the top sides smooth this time. The swoosh thing on the line on the front is offset to the far left (port) side of the camper. The swoosh thing on the back will be offset to the right of the camper. I think it breaks it up and makes it more interesting.

Fill, sand, fill, sand...

The "stripe" looks cool!!!

When I first saw it - it reminded me of a blip on a EKG strip (heart beat - electrical impulse).

Have you considered making it more like the typical "EKG heart beat - blip?" You could then rename your TT "the Heart Break Hotel."

by **steve wolverton** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 1:24 am

Kankujoe wrote:Have you considered making it more like the typical "EKG heart beat - blip?" You could then rename your TT "the Heart Break Hotel."

The graphics on the side are similar to the classic trailers, but the dip on the front/back of the camper is my own thing.

I think I'll stick with Puffin name. It's short & fat, black & white. Like a puffin.

by **steve wolverton** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 1:13 pm

I actually have some help today, so Lisa and I are trying to get a lot of the little stuff finished. I'm going to texture the speaker boxes tonight. I may get some 6x9 speakers installed, but I'm still trying to find a tiny 110v stereo/cd player to push them.

It's stupid hot out there. :thumbdown:

Lisa had a good suggestion of placing some of the canvas fabric that I used for the bed skirting, curtains, etc. in the shelf. This would keep me from having to paint it (tedious) and would offer a little protection for my eye glasses.

That cleaned up nicely. Now to get some speakers!

by **Steve Frederick** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 1:45 pm

I just got caught up on the remodel! Nice job Steve! I like the settee!

This is one llllllloooooonnnnngggg thread!! I wonder if it's a record??

Nice project! :applause:

by **steve wolverton** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 1:56 pm

Steve Frederick wrote:I just got caught up on the remodel! Nice job Steve! I like the settee!

This is one llllllloooooonnnnngggg thread!! I wonder if it's a record??

Thanks Steve! I try to keep most of my rambling in this one thread so people that aren't interested in my TTT can ignore me. :lol:

by **steve wolverton** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:51 pm

I'm feathering the swoosh thing into the rest of the 3/4" stripe on the side. I epoxy the top, then I remove the screws, fill the screw holes, fill the gaps, and sand. Fill, sand, fill, sand. :thumbdown:

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