Give me your thoughts

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Give me your thoughts

Postby reh1966 » Sun Dec 11, 2005 8:10 pm

I didn't know if this should be here or the non-traditional forum but here goes. I am thinking of building a "very" basic teardrop shaped trailer. I would have no galley but would have some inside shelves. I plan on only having one door because most of the time I will be alone. I will use uninsulated walls 19/32" thick and an insulated floor and ceiling. This will be on a utility trailer so the teardrop will be removable. The exterior will be painted and I believe that I can build this for $300.00 or less not counting the trailer. Does this sound doable or should I just stick to my hammocks and tents. Thanks.

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Postby SteveH » Sun Dec 11, 2005 8:31 pm

reh,

I see no reason it would not be "doable". Personally, I think your plan to insulate the floor is overkill, as a matress is pretty good insulation. Mine is insulated in the roof only and I'm more than happy with it that way, but I don't live in cold county.
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Postby madjack » Sun Dec 11, 2005 9:11 pm

...I, say "yeah sure gofrit"...also agree about insulation............................... 8)
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Postby 48Rob » Mon Dec 12, 2005 8:00 am

A challenge is good for a person's soul...

Why not try, even if you go over your mark just a little, you'll still have a good time!

If the real goal is to get off the cold, wet, hard ground, then just do it and don't worry about the money...it'll be worth it.

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Postby asianflava » Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:38 am

"Do or do not... there is no try"
-Yoda (Jedi Master)


Go ahead and do it. This is a friendly place, you will have a lot of help along the way. What you propose is something similar to Steve Wolverton's Cowper. A basic teardrop trailer with no hatch or galley, just a place to sleep. Galley was outside chuck box.
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Postby Wright » Mon Dec 12, 2005 10:34 am

Taking a look at Powderburns "Preda-tear" might help too...

His is a galley-less off roader, but he's got some good ideas and looks to do nice work...
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Postby weasel » Mon Dec 12, 2005 6:08 pm

I"m gonna build a '' Weekender'' per Mikes design. I always try to do a budget when I do a project. So mines gonna run close to 1k give or take. The body wood will run $300-$400. So the time you paint and trim, add a few dollars. Have fun!!
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Postby Hardin Valley Magic » Mon Dec 12, 2005 6:38 pm

Wow don't I feel cheap!! :oops: Trailer and all materials 955.87. Harbor freight 1475 trailer all wood contruction with painted top. Home made cabinets, nothing special but it works. 4x4x10.
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Postby Chip » Mon Dec 12, 2005 8:33 pm

REH,,, Alan G. on this forum is an excellent scrounger and put a respectable little 4x8er together for just under 300.00,, now granted it didnt have all the bells and whissles but looked good, towed well, was more than funtional,,,, give him a P.M. and I am sure he will share his experience,,,

It is possible but you had better be one heck of a scrounger and real inventive on where ya get materials,,, the barter system comes in real handy also,,,

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Postby gailkaitschuck » Tue Dec 13, 2005 12:28 pm

Chip

I thought of Alan this past weekend. We just had a special election for a new mayor. I should have gone around town and cut down all those wooden election signs (no longer needed) and saved them for his next teardrop.

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