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Postby 80turbota » Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:43 pm

Hello
My name is Rick, I live in Irrigon Oregon.(try and find that on a map)
I have been floating around here for a bit and I decided to join. Don't know if I am going to try to build a teardrop but I am looking into it. I have the Generic plans you guys have and they look great.
What is the smallest car that can pull a teardrop? I am thinking about some stuff but I am just looking around.
Hope to be around a while.
later
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Postby 80turbota » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:06 pm

just so you all know I have the beginnings. I have an old snowmobile trailer to start with. It was built in the early to mid 70's. It is kinda tall but it is a start.
I have an 99 chevy Astro and a 96 Geo Metro. Also a 80 Pontiac Trans am.
I am trying to plan what I am going to do. I am tired of tenting it. At 42 a tent just doesn't cut it for me.
So I am looking into other idea's.
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Postby Dean_A » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:36 pm

Welcome Rick!

It all depends on the weight of the trailer. Some folks pull theirs with small economy cars no problem. Just check the manufacturer's tow rating for your particular vehicle(s).

If you search the forum, you'll find all sorts of great tips for buildings light weight trailers. Here's a good place to start:
http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=18824
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Postby Miriam C. » Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:50 pm

Image to the playground Rick. I wouldn't do it with the Metro. The Astro and Trans Am should have no trouble with a normal build.

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Postby 80turbota » Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:06 pm

Thanks guys. I know that pics are invaluable. I also know that pics are the greatest asset to these boards.
I am also a member to the transamcountry.com and they are the same way.
Thanks again for the warm welcome.
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Postby bledsoe3 » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:29 pm

If you're ever in Portland, I built the Generic Benroy and I could give you a preview.
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Postby Gage » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:20 am

How about a 4x8 Benroy?

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Postby Mike C. » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:48 pm

Hi Rick,

Welcome to the forum. If you look at the "Hall of Fame", you might get some ideas on trailers you could build, that will work with your TV. Just be careful and watch your weight as you build. The lighter the better.

See you around. :thumbsup:
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