starting a new trailer in northern california....

[mike_c]

Hi all--

I'm mike_c and my partner and I are starting a teardrop trailer in Blue Lake, CA. We're using Kevin Hauser's 10 ft. Comet plans as a starting point, although we've already made the decision to widen the frame to 56 inches rather than the 47 inches Hauser specifies. Right now I have a pile of cut steel in the backyard. Hopefully in a day or two that will weld itself into something resembling a trailer, LOL.

I'm sure I'll have lots of questions to ask here. We'll be posting pics of the build as it progresses, too. So howdy T&TTT from the North Coast!

--Mike C.

[ssrjim]

Howdy back at ya.

[droid_ca]

welcome to the forum it's a good place lots of friendly people willing to answer all kinds of questions

[dguff]

Welcome from just around the corner in Eureka. There are several teardroppers from the Humboldt County area. If I can be of any help just let me know. Good luck with your build.

Jerome

[mike_c]

Welcome from just around the corner in Eureka. There are several teardroppers from the Humboldt County area. If I can be of any help just let me know. Good luck with your build.

Jerome

Wow, thanks much, Jerome! I have seen bunches of teardrops heading up and down the 101 in recent years, and seen a couple for sale locally on craigslist. Kathy and I have been wanting to build and customize one of our own for a couple of years now-- this summer just seemed like the best time to get started. First thing I've learned: EVERYTHING takes longer than you expected it to take. Everything!

Nonetheless, I tack welded the main frame members this evening when the breeze died down a bit, and I'll be out back welding them up in the morning while it's relatively still. We're building in the backyard, under a Costco 10 x 20 carport.

I think the final decision for us came in early June, while we were camping in the Owens Valley. A week plus sleeping on the ground-- we're in our mid-50s and we've observed that the ground gets harder every year. It's true. These days, it's damned hard, especially after a week or so. On the way out, we passed a couple pulling a rather obviously home built teardrop, looked at one another and said "next time we need one of those." Dragging a mattress around behind us didn't seem so appealing twenty years ago-- now, it sounds like just the thing.

Best--
Mike C.

[The Teardrop Nanny]

Hi and welcome to the playground, Mike & Kathy.

Dean and I are also in Eureka area and host the IRG which is a huge TD gathering at Pamplin Grove. Click on the link below to see previous IRG gatherings, and the black pot to see our cooking channel. We look forward to meeting you and camping somewhere. You can check in on this forum under Jefferson State and the NorthWest and SouthWest. Also, you might check the T&TTT menu above for TearJerkers as that will give you access to more people/groups.
Keep us posted,

Joanie
The Teardrop Nanny

[mike_c]

Hi and welcome to the playground, Mike & Kathy.

Dean and I are also in Eureka area and host the IRG which is a huge TD gathering at Pamplin Grove. Click on the link below to see previous IRG gatherings, and the black pot to see our cooking channel. We look forward to meeting you and camping somewhere. You can check in on this forum under Jefferson State and the NorthWest and SouthWest. Also, you might check the T&TTT menu above for TearJerkers as that will give you access to more people/groups.
Keep us posted,

Joanie
The Teardrop Nanny

Thanks, Joanie--

The IRG looks awesome. We will DEFINITELY be there next year!

Best,
Mike C.