Bonjour Y'all

[Javanino]

Howdy from the Texas Hill Country. Just joined and thought I would introduce myself. I've been a builder and around residential construction most of my life. I've always wanted to build one of these based on my own profile template. Never had the time before but since the 2008 real estate crunch, time is not a problem. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions for those that have built teardrops before. I have a bad habit of trying to reinvent the wheel. If you catch me doing that, please advise.

Cheers

[Gage]

Welcome aboard. Just watch that you don't over build. Remember you are building a teardrop, not a house. ...

[honeask]

Welcome Javanino, have fun and get busy. The Hill Country is so pretty and we go there every chance we get. What part are you from? There is so much to do with the South Central group. Think you can have one ready before next weekend, they are going camping.

[bc toys]

welcome from Las Vegas Nv I was from Texas wish you luck with your build I hope to get back there soon and get out camping with that group of peps

[Roly Nelson]

Hi Javanino, welcome to the forum, the place with all of the answers for new teardrop builders. From one General Contrator and 60 year woodworker to another, good for you, planning on a TD build. I agree with Gage and his suggestion that you keep it simple. No OSHA folks will bother you about stress testing parts and pieces and no building inspectors will criticize your efforts. It is possible to build a strong, lightweight trailer, without going overboard about heavy-duty frame and outlandish thicknesses of plywood. Check out the genaric build plans on this site for a starter, and by all means try to make it to a gathering in your neck of the woods. I'm sure there are a bunch of Texas folks that are anxious to help you get started. Good luck on your build, and if you decide to make it to the West coast on your maiden run, swing on by my place in So Cal, the coffee is always on.
Roly ~~

[canned o minimum]

WELCOME Javanino !! From another SoCal teardropper and accomplice of Roly, ya gotta be careful WHO ya hang out with ! That Roly fella will make ya want to be ADOPTED ! His coffee is always good and ya gotta watch out fer his waffles ! They're addictive !

If yer a carpenter type guy, you'll build a teardrop in no time ! Keep it simple and keep it light.. now let the sawdust FLY !

[hoytedow]

Bonjour and bienvenue, Javanino from an old TD builder from the other end of Interstate 10 (well turn south before Jaxville, close enough).