Paintballer want to build

[walleye]

Hello,
Just wanted to jump in and say hello. As the subject says I am an avid scenario paintballer and I am interested in building something to haul my gear in as well as sleep 3-5 people. I say five people because I am also a family man and have the wife and three kiddo's that want to camp as well. I have spent the last 24 hours pouring over the forum here and trying to see what suits me and my needs. I have worked in metal fab for the last ten years so the idea of doing this is not TOO much of a worry.

I have pretty much decided to go with a square teardrop, I like it it suits most all my beeds and looks rugged.

The size is what has me stumped. Due to the sleeping requirments I am thinking something in the 6.5'W x 10'L x 5.5' H range. The chassis would either be a HF 4' x 8' widened and streched or a custom built 6' x 10'.

Is this over kill? Can anyone fore see design problems with this setup?

I look forward to my build and promise I will try the search button before I ask.

Take care and I will be in touch,
WALLEYE

[Roly Nelson]

Hi Walleye, welcome to the forum. It looks like you have a pretty ambitious build planned. Have you considered picking up a vintage trailer that is about that same size? I have a 10ft Kenskill (inside) which is 6ft 4in wide and tall enough to stand in. I am sure this type trailer would be cheaper than constructing about the same size from scratch and you would be off camping and paintballing much quicker. With the whole family involved, I think they would be much more comfortable with a rig that was made to cook and sleep in. Lets see what others say.
Good luck, which ever way you go.

[walleye]

Roly, thanks for the welcome. I understand what you are saying...but I am a bit of a DIY guy and like the pride that comes with starting and completing a task. I have considered it, but the wife is excited about the build as well.

[Woodyperk6]

Welcome Walleye, There is going to be a bunch of at Loyd Park on Joe Pool Lake on 9-24 & 9-25. Come on out and look at some TD's & some TTT's.

Check out the South Cenral Section for more info.

[aggie79]

Hi Walleye,

Welcome! I'm just down the road a little bit west of you in Watauga.

Like Woody suggested, try to come out to Loyd Park. The first teardrop outing I attended was at Joe Pool Lake. Everyone welcomed me and my wife. Two years later, we're still visiting because our teardrop isn't finished, and everyone still welcomes us.

Tom

[walleye]

Thanks Woody and Aggie! I had read about that and was thinking I should maybe just plan to do that...but now that I am invited I will for sure make it out. . Sounds like fun and a great way to see others and their builds.

[mikeschn]

How about going 12' long. Then you can have the main bed in the rear, with a bunk over it, and two bunks in the front.

Mike...

[starleen2]

welcome walleye - you being a paintball person - I can only guess what the paint scheme might look like

[walleye]

How about going 12' long. Then you can have the main bed in the rear, with a bunk over it, and two bunks in the front.

Mike...

Yes Mike, I think your right about that.

[walleye]

welcome walleye - you being a paintball person - I can only guess what the paint scheme might look like

but you know??