Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **SteveB** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:56 pm

Here are some pics of my Airtabs and the table holder I put between the metal box and trailer body on the tongue. I also moved the license plate from under the left rear tail light to the rear door. It looked like it was just waiting to get knocked off or severly bent. The next thing to be done is add a trailer hitch receiver to the rear. This will hold my bike rack.

Here is a pic of my camp site in the high Sierras a couple of weeks ago.

by **Prem** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:16 pm

VERY nice rig Steve! :thumbsup:

Got AirTabs on the roof too?

Where in the Sierras?

Prem

by **Kixwy2** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:00 am

SteveB wrote:I bought it from AZ/Tex in Fontana, Ca. Their phone number is 909.428.8070. They are the actual manufacturer. They can build pretty much anytlhing you want right there.

Hope that helps.

Hmm... did they have any 6x10's? Wondering what the going prices are on that model trailer - I really like the lines.

by **SteveB** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:35 pm

Prem, yes, AirTabs are on the roof too. The campground is called Sherwin Creek a few miles south of Mammoth. One of the really nice places we went is Laurel Lakes. Check out this link. This is the "site" that I'm addicted to.

http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventur ... index.html

Kixw2, yes they have (or can make) 6x10's. I went to the actual factory. This place was a square city block. I wanted to buy used but just could not find the condition and configuration I wanted. I found them willing to deal and within easy driving distance. My timing was very fortunate: last day of month and year in 2008.

by **Kixwy2** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:18 am

SteveB wrote:
Kixw2, yes they have (or can make) 6x10's. I went to the actual factory. This place was a square city block. I wanted to buy used but just could not find the condition and configuration I wanted. I found them willing to deal and within easy driving distance. My timing was very fortunate: last day of month and year in 2008.

Where is the factory? I'm in the Long Beach area - I see you're out of Costa Mesa. I'm on the fence about new vs used for a conversion.

by **jeep9806** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:56 pm

I can see why you are addicted to that campsite!!!!! I love going camping in places that are accessable by 4x4 only! That is One of the reasons I did the cargo conversion, they can handle alot more than a regular pop-up!

by **SteveB** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:35 pm

Kixwy2, AZ/Tex is in Fontana, Ca. Their phone number is 909.428.8070

by **SteveB** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 8:08 pm

Added a trailer hitch receiver to the back of my trailer. This way I can take a couple of bikes. The rack hinges down. It seems pretty tight. If it loosens, I will weld the hinge joint to take out some of the vibration. I'm not sure if this is the greatest idea or not. Will just have to see how it works out.

by **digimark** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:53 pm

I too just recently had a receiver tube installed on the back of my trailer, to carry a bike rack we already have, or possibly for one of
those rackmount grills. (Freedom Grill?) Seems like we had the same idea.

by **Gonefishin** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:04 pm

Are you guys adding the receivers yourself, or having them welded on by a pro, or at a dealership? I ask because I do have a bike rack, and also one of those hitch-mounted cargo racks. Might want to use either of them at some point on the back of the cargo trailer.

by **SteveB** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:16 pm

Ha ha ha, this is about the 10th time I've said to myself: I'll pay to have someone else do it becasue this will be the last time and it is cheaper. The answer is, I paid. The good news is that this local guy does really nice work. This hitch is very solid. There is no way it is going to flex.

I must have $2k in welding charges over the last 10 years. I think I really am going to buy a welder and learn to weld.

by **Gonefishin** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:22 pm

That would be my first thought too. Pay a pro, get it done right, and don't leave any debris on the highway or in another driver's windshield!

by **bc toys** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:28 am

got any pics of te inside or galey love that profile of your trailer

by **SteveB** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:30 pm

There is a pic of the galley on page 1 from my first trip. There are some interior pics on page 3. It is a little hard to get a good idea of the configuration due to the small size of the trailer. The entire 5x8 floor can be used for sleeping. The rear cabinets are raised and the galley does not go below the counter top. I lost some storage space doing it this way but I am happy with the interior space.

I have to eat some humble pie. Several forum members suggested that I prewire the trailer in the event I changed my mind about needing 12v power. A couple of months ago I learned that I have sleep apnea. My breathing machine needs power. I found a good solution for me since I occasionally camp in remote areas and sleep in a tent.

http://www.powerstream.com/BP-23.htm

by **bc toys** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 9:47 am

Went back and read the hole post those are nice pics, :thumbsup:

that is a good looking rig. Thinking :roll:

about changing mine, putting a gally in it and changing bed taking out front cabnet and making head board - small cabnet :oops:

but wife says why. You want cook in it, that I like to cook out side. She is rite but dont tell her that :lol:

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