Greetings from St. Louis...

[Yuri4x4]

I never got around to posting here, so...

I'm Mark, a Jeeper from the St Louis area. I've been researching teardrops for years. At one point, I started rebuilding a 1967 Serro Scottie, but had to let that project go. Now it's 6-7 years later and my teenagers are just about out of the house... (which means I don't have to build a trailer for 4 anymore)

Jeep: I've been building my TJ over the years, and essentially went overboard with the modifications to where it wasn't very good on the street (but ROCKED of-road). Well last year, I decided that I missed being able to drive on the road, topless/doorless. So I took that project in a new dirt-rection. Combining good off-road manners with street-ability. Now the finish line is in sight...

During this time, we had another baby boy. My family loves camping, but a tent is getting old. 'Setting up' tents isn't too bad... It's 'tearing down' tents that stinks. Pretty soon, I won't have help with camp chores like that... Hooking up a trailer should be easier. I don't want a huge RV neither because you lose touch with nature (the reason why you camp in the first place). The other day, my wife mentions to me that I should start looking for another little trailer. And my mind starts dreaming of teardrops again...

Which brings me to my build plans: I'm looking for a little bit sturdier trailer, wide enough to fit a queen-size air mattress. My TD will mostly live in a campground, or the parking lot of an off-road park. I don't plan to haul this thing over the Rubicon, but it may see some 'off-the-beaten-path' campsights. So it's gotta be built a little stout. And lastly, it needs room to haul tools and extra Jeep parts. If I could incorporate Jeep parts into the build, that would give me spares to get home after a wheelin' trip. I definately want the same bolt pattern on the wheels (5 on 4 1/2)... maybe a gas can holder... tank for compressed air (jeep has on-board air, but not enough capacity to run air tools)... etc.

If you got any ideas, or suggestions for me, I'm open to all! Post some links, etc!

[mandy]

Hello and Welcome

[Miriam C.]

to the playground. I hope by now you have found a solution to your needs. There are lots of ways to get what you want and reading the build threads and paying attention to the "Off Road" sub-forum will help a lot.

Have you looked at the weekender. I would give you some threads for larger but I lost my book marks.

Have fun and be sure to start a build thread with lots of

[PapaJ]

Welcome!
Here's one link to a Weekender.

http://www.mikenchell.com/Weekender_Pho ... ndex4.html

[Yuri4x4]

Update:
I had a minor set-back...
Slipped a disc in my neck. The Jeep is STILL apart in the garage. So the teardrop plans have been put on the backburner. I am feeling quite a bit better than back in July/August, but it's going to take some time before my 'parts fund' gets built back up anyhow. So i doubt there will be any progress until the New Year at the earliest.

On the plus side: I've had a more time to weigh the pros and cons of several teardrop ideas. Also plenty of time has been spent researching this forum! I've been spending time playing with Google Sketch-up as well... going through the tutorials and such.

So anyhow... it's been less than a snail's pace, but at least we're moving forward.

[MKE_Tear]

Update:
I had a minor set-back...
Slipped a disc in my neck. The Jeep is STILL apart in the garage. So the teardrop plans have been put on the backburner. I am feeling quite a bit better than back in July/August, but it's going to take some time before my 'parts fund' gets built back up anyhow. So i doubt there will be any progress until the New Year at the earliest.

On the plus side: I've had a more time to weigh the pros and cons of several teardrop ideas. Also plenty of time has been spent researching this forum! I've been spending time playing with Google Sketch-up as well... going through the tutorials and such.

So anyhow... it's been less than a snail's pace, but at least we're moving forward.

Albeit late, hi & welcome! Looks like we joined about the same time. (I'm originally from St. Louis & have a TJ.) Sorry to hear about your back!!

Good to hear your still giving it thoughts -- all the best!