Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **ScubbaStv** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:10 am

Good morning to all. I'm from Southern Indiana and have been bitten by the Teardrop bug. I've decided to build my own (Benroy style), and was wondering if anyone had some good tips for me seeing that I'm completely new at this. Thank you very much.

by **bobhenry** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:39 am

Your giving us Hoosiers a bad name how close to Kentucky are you ? :lol:

At the top " GENERIC BENROY PLANS"
all you can hope to need or want in the way of info.

Seriously it is a well though out approach with clear and concise directions many many members of this forum have built from this building aid.

Good luck and remember take lots of pictures.

by **tinksdad** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:27 am

I'm a relative rookie at this too; but I'll throw my two cents in any ways.

Bobhenry had some good advice. The Generic Benroy plans are worth their weight in gold. I keep them right on my desktop so I can refer to them whenever I have any doubts.

As far as the actual build... measure twice, put the saw down, step back, measure twice again and then and only then pick up the saw and cut!! Just kidding, but accurate measurements are important. Minor mistakes can be hidden. teardrop builders are good at that. But a way out of square box is not good!!

Also take pics while you're building..... lots and lots of pics. Even if you don't share them here, you will be glad to have them if you have to go back and see where you put a screw or wire that's no longer visible.

Oh yeah..... and definitely ask questions. Nobody here has bitten my head off for asking questions. At one time or another, I'm sure every conceivable problem has cropped up in somebody's build. The people here will come up with a suggestion or a solution.

by **sid** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:54 am

Welcome.....

I think the Benroy is a great choice. We built mostly from the plans here, with some modifications to fit our needs. It's also a 5x8 on a Northern Tool Carry-On trailer.

http://picasaweb.google.com/tdcampers/BenRoy

by **ScubbaStv** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:50 pm

So why am i giving us Hoosiers a bad name?

I only live about 5 minutes away from the river...

by **Jst83** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:59 pm

Welcome ScubbaStv from another Hoosier, it's nice to see our numbers growing :applause:

Hang out here awhile and you'll get answers to all your questions and then some. You'll find yourself changing ideas again and again :lol:

sid wrote:Minor mistakes can be hidden. teardrop builders are good at that.

Isn't that the truth, Mine living proof that some major ones can be hidden also :lol:

by **Kurt (Indiana)** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:01 pm

Welcome to the forum Scubbastv. :thumbsup:

We've got the state covered from end to end. Glad to have you on board. :applause:

by **Hoosier Greg** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:37 pm

Welcome Scubbastv.

I see that I'm going to have to change my handle with so many Hoosier's around. :lol:

How close are you to Lawrenceburg/Aurora area..

I too am new to all this . So fire away with enough questions for the both of us..

Greg.

by **prohandyman** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:13 pm

I'm from Southern Indiana and have been bitten by the Teardrop bug

Scubba
You might try to attend the gathering in Madison August 15 & 16 during RIbberfest. There will be quitw a few tears to look at for ideas. :thumbsup:

by **Miriam C.** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:19 am

to the playground Scubba. I see our Hoosier group has got you well introduced. The myth about pictures keeping the bubble oil level is quite true so :pictures: