Newbie in Tennessee

[halexanderwilhelm]

I previously owned an '85 Jayco Jay pop up and sadly its falling apart (it was used ALOT). I just discovered teardrops and have the Generic Benroy plans and plan on building my own camper for use by next spring!

Anyone who lives nearby (anybody from Tennessee in the forum?) or really anywhere who can offer advice it would be greatly appreciated. I want to keep it simple and not get in over my head! Thanks!

I am currently trying to purchase a trailer and plan on having one in a month or so!

[toypusher]

Welcome to the board! There are a few folks from TN on the board and I am sure that they will chime in here! As far as help, just ask what ever you need and someone here will surely answer you and do whatever they can to help you out!!

[Miriam C.]

to the playground. We do indeed have members around the area. If you go to the South Eastern forum you will find several.

Like Kerry said just ask but also remember to take lots of Keeps the bubble oil level around here.

[Mike C.]

Hi halexanderwilhelm,


Welcome to the forum. That is a pretty long user name, do you have anything else of one or two sylables we can refer to you as? We love to help out and questions are not only accepted, they are expected. If you will take pictures as you go, then if there is a problem, you can post a picture with your question and it's easier to answer. Have fun, and get to building.

See you around.

[halexanderwilhelm]

I hate to steal a quote from paul simon, but i generally go by Alex, and I will make sure to keep photos with my questions!

[Mike C.]

Hi Alex,


Thanks !!!!!

[sid]

Welcome to the forum...

We're Sid n Side from Smyrna, TN. There are a few here from East TN that I'm sure will chime in.

Enjoy the party!

[Jim Marshall]

Hey Alex, welcome to the forum. We are not far down the road from you here in Chattanooga.

[halexanderwilhelm]

Great to meet you guys! I don't know if anyones planning on getting out this weekend, but saturday is the lightning bug show (smokies are going to be covered with the little buggers) and we're heading up to Gatlinburg to check it out, its supposed to be awesome!

[Roly Nelson]

Hi HXW, for the lack of a better name. Have you considered using the exitsting frame under your old worn out pop up? You might alter it to suit a pretty nifty teardrop. It has been done before on this website, check it out. I suggest you try to touch bases with some of the local builder/users in your area, a good look-see is worth a thousand words.

Remember, once your build starts, take pics, post em, and it has been said that you will never have another chance until you build the second one. Good luck, ask questions and you'll get answers.....always.
Roly

[dan galvin]

hay hxw use your old frame I did it work out greatand it will help keep the cost down
It took me about 4 hhours to sawzall the old camper down to the frame
also i took the 120v convertor and used it and sold the furnis and a few other parts on ebay
And your old frame is going to be as good if not better then you can buy
dan
The guy that used his old frame