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Here is a generic building plan for a teardrop designed by the members of T&TTT.

What's the right profile for a generic teardrop plan for beginners?

A Cub/Modernistic
29
17%
A Kenskill
28
16%
A Benroy
78
46%
A Mechanic Illustrated Trailer for Two
24
14%
A Superleggera
1
1%
Some other profile... let me know below...
10
6%
 
Total votes : 170

Postby Denny Unfried » Sun Apr 17, 2005 6:48 pm

For obvious reasons I vote for the Kit profile but it didn't even make the ballot. Guess I'll go eat wurms. Woe is me!!!

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Kinskill please

Postby backwoodsman » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:14 pm

I'm brand new, have not started my build. Still collecting ideas and materials. I voted for the kinskill. I just think it looks better. I realize that I will loose some floor space by rounding off the front bottom so I'm going to make it 9' long. I would like a copy of your plans. When will you decide on what to draw up & when will you be finished?

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Postby mikeschn » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:22 pm

Once I have a design in my mind that I feel is a good balance of simplicity and function, and aesthetics, then I'll draw it up. Andrew and I are toying with some ideas... we'll keep you posted. Once we have a design, it won't be long to cough up some directions/plans!!! ;)

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Postby teardreamer » Sat May 14, 2005 11:35 am

I voted for Kenskill, because the design simply looks a lot better. Usually I am a function before form sort of guy, but I guess it also probably has to do with the fact that at some point I would like to have a vintage car to pull it. Until then, it will still look good behind a modern car. The benroy just doesn't have that teardrop shape to it... to many straight edges.

How important are the galley walls for supporting lateral flex?
I was thinking about making them somehow removable so that it could double as a cargo hauler and camper. - Pull out the mattress and galley and fill it up with stuff to help a friend move, etc. Of course, this would not be towed behind the vintage car when full of weight ;)
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Postby paradisemotel » Wed Nov 30, 2005 7:40 pm

Howdy! Ny Name is Nick and a newbie! and poor! I have been looking at them all,, Myself, I'm looking for light weight,,, and EZ and cheap,, I like the looks of the Weekender myself,, I have a Subaru wagon, and I think it will pull it, I'm working on the trailer part,, it will be a cheap harbor frieght 4x8,, I do have a old popup trailer with a good floor and frame,,, so I might use it,, as soon as I can find it under the snow,,, I will measure it up,, I like the origianal tear though,,, which would be lighter? HMMMM, living in the Seattle area, I can go to Boeing surplus, thay have all the goodies that I need,,,, I hope to get this project started asap! We shall be going to a Leon Russell birthday bash in april of 2006, in Muskogee Ok. :worship: so Im praying I can get this done,,,in time! if not then a tent will do!

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Postby madjack » Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:06 pm

Nick...welcome to ur site for challenged builder ;) Building a lightweight tear is really not a problem but don't forget the gear ya gonna load in it can add up pretty quickly...keep us posted...we do have inquiring minds(really some of us do have minds)
madjack 8)

p.s when you start please learn how to post pictures...some of these guys really love the pictures(so much easier than reading) :o :lol: ;)
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Postby paradisemotel » Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:22 pm

Thank you Jack! Any help will be helpful! I'm looking for easy,simplistic and light! I hear you about Extra "stuffage"! Out of all that you have seen, which is the easiest to build? Is aluminum lighter? Wood? beer can's?
I thought of all aluminam, but then I need more input!
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Postby Hardin Valley Magic » Wed Nov 30, 2005 9:03 pm

some of these guys really love the pictures(so much easier than reading)

hey hey some of us just have simple minds AND I belive that you instilled it in our minds that we luv da pics :lol:
paradise: I am building a 4'x4'x9'6" woody style tear.all that it is lacking is some small trim and paint for the trailer and it tips the scales at 700 lbs. with no gear such as cooler(s) or bedding or consumables.
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Postby toypusher » Wed Nov 30, 2005 9:06 pm

Nick,

Welcome to the board! I just sent you an email. Hope you enjoy being with us, cause we like to have fun on this board! :D
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Postby Chris C » Wed Nov 30, 2005 10:42 pm

I think I'm losing it! :? I'm seeing Dec 1,2005 on the last 5 posts. It's still November in Oklahoma! :shock:
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Postby Kevin A » Wed Nov 30, 2005 10:56 pm

Chris C wrote:I think I'm losing it! :? I'm seeing Dec 1,2005 on the last 5 posts. It's still November in Oklahoma! :shock:


Chris, go to your profile and scroll down to preferences, look for time zone, change it to GMT - 6:00 for Central time. then submit. 8)
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Postby Chris C » Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:20 pm

That's where it's set.............and I'm still seeing Dec 1 on posts?
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Postby Kevin A » Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:23 pm

I'm seeing "Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:20 pm" on the one you just posted. What shows up on your's?
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Postby Chris C » Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:28 pm

Kevin, I just had a long talk with myself and myself admits he had it set at +6 hours and not -6 hours. We both took care of it and all is well. I'll sleep better tonight. :? It's hard being nuts! :CC Sometimes I feel like your avatar! :lol:
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Postby Kevin A » Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:30 pm

:lol: 8) :applause: :thumbsup:
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