Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **postalbear51** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 3:48 pm

I have been viewing this site for awhile now and have a question. Has anyone actually built a TD that you can remove from the trailer platform? I will be buying a trailer soon and will have to use it as an utility trailer most of the time but would like to be able to put a TD on it to go out on weekends. I've looked at the tent options and may have to go that way.

by **Roly Nelson** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:04 pm

Hi PB51, welcome to the forum. Sure, there are some here on the board that have built slide-ins, so they can use their trailers for dual purposes. In order to do so, it would be wise to install removable sides that can be used when converted to a cargo trailer. Then when they are removed, a teardrop "body" can be secured to the trailer frame and, bingo, you're ready to go. Be aware that the teardrop doors would be inoperative if the cargo sides were left in place, but I don't think I had to tell you that. I guess someone will follow this post with suggestions or pics of what has already been built. I have thought of doing the same thing on any future build.
Roly :roll:

by **mikeschn** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:10 pm

I've seen a couple guys build teardrops that can be removed from the chassis. I'm not sure I ever actually ever saw them remove the teardrop.

However, http://www.microlitetrailer.com builds something called the Wazat, and they actually remove the teardrop!!! :lol:

Mike...

P.S. Welcome to the forum!

by **postalbear51** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:25 pm

Roly and Mike thanks for the welcome. I guess you could lift it off but you would have to watch the weight of the Td and not get too heavy.

by **bc toys** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 6:20 pm

wekcome to the tear-drop-end from las vegas

by **mikeschn** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 6:33 pm

Here's another option...

DANL rolled it off onto his porch...

More pics here...

http://home.att.net/~daniel.v.jones/tea ... age_2.html

Mike...

by **BillandMarijo** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:45 pm

Welcome to the forum.
Bill and Marijo :applause:

by **Roly Nelson** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:26 pm

Weight should be but of little concern, I even know of a fellow that has built a teardrop that, without the trailer frame, only weighs 95 pounds. ME! Good luck on your proposed build, looking forward to pics.
Roly

by **postalbear51** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:39 pm

Mike looks like a good idea. I was also thinking of doing something in a weekender design

by **emiller** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:02 pm

Good to see another desert dweller. welcome and come join us.
Eddie Miller
www.azroundup.net

by **John T. Hodgen** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:55 pm

hey p/b51,
I can remove my t/d as its held in the frame by the storage compartments. With 2 floorjacks and alittle time I can remove it and use the trailer for hauling. My build/camp pixs are here; http://s215.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/panheadjohn60/ any questions just ask and enjoy your build. I have about 4 months build time and 1800-1900 in my build.
Til later by the fire--John T. & Linda

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