I did have a question and my crude searching ability didn't spit out the exact thread so please point me somewhere if this has already been discussed. We've been looking for some sort of trailer for camping since we returned to the US and we had seen many smaller trailers in Europe, but have had a hard time finding something modest yet functional - until coming across the teardrops.
I have a lot of comfort with building things that involve wood, laminate, veneer, contact cement - worked in and managed cabinet shops for 6 years during and after college. But after more than 12 moves in the subsequent 20 years involving 5 states and three countries I've only retained the hand-held tools that I was realy, really fond of. With no welding experience and looking for a project that my 6 year-old can help with I'm thinking of going the kit route. Is there advice for this?
We visited SoCal teardrops this weekend (hello to Mike if he's reading) and was impressed with the details they have thought through. It's not a cheap route though and I need to rummage through the change drawer. I guess any insight to experience with kits is welcomed.
John
to the playground John. Having had several hold ups in my build a kit sounds wonderful to me.
wore mine out, and enjoyed doing it.
so we can keep that bubble oil level. 
welcome. Maybe you could ask local welding shops to see if they'd build you a trailer frame. I did. It cost less than a 5'x10' Red Trailer kit, including delivery. An idea that might help you skip ahead to the sawdust making stage where your talent is strongest.
