Okanagan build - my first Teardrop

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Okanagan build - my first Teardrop

Postby Koko65 » Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:55 am

Hi

I used the 1195, it was on sale at the time and felt it was more than enough. I hope to be be around 8 or 9 hundred pounds total weight for the teardrop. I am going to try getting it weighed soon. Ours is only 4ft wide and just over 10ft long, I would think your build might be heavier with the extra width. The extra robustness couldn't hurt and may be a stiffer frame for your build. I find that due to the overhang over the tongue from our profile that there is little room for a tongue box. We are going on our maiden voyage this weekend so I will see after that if we need to extend the tongue. It would make backing up easier.

Good luck on your build.
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Okanagan build - my first Teardrop

Postby Koko65 » Wed Jun 27, 2012 1:13 pm

It's DONE!!

I'll post more pics, but have to run off to work.

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Re: Okanagan build - my first Teardrop

Postby High Desert » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:22 pm

Koko65 wrote:It's DONE!!

I'll post more pics, but have to run off to work.

:applause: :applause: You made your deadline, and have a great looking trailer! Congrats!
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Re: Okanagan build - my first Teardrop

Postby Vedette » Thu Jun 28, 2012 1:52 am

Hi Onno
Yor teardrop looks Great!
Glad you made your target date.
My date is only two weeks away.........still tons to do.
Where are you going camping for your maiden voyage.
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Re: Okanagan build - my first Teardrop

Postby Koko65 » Thu Jun 28, 2012 2:08 am

Our maiden voyage is open and flexible as the weather of late has been less than favorable. Plan "A" is to go through Merritt, up to Pemberton, Whistler and the Sunshine coast. Plan "B" would be to head towards Yellowstone. I'll be keeping an eye on the weather forecast before deciding.

Still need to pick up the window trim from Sumerland tomorrow.

Good luck with your build.
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Re: Okanagan build - my first Teardrop

Postby Vedette » Thu Jun 28, 2012 3:04 pm

Sorry I didn't see your reply last night.
You drive right by me by 3 blocks When coming thru Westbank.
Please stop in.
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Re: Okanagan build - my first Teardrop

Postby Koko65 » Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:51 am

Well we are back from our first trip with the new teardrop. We were gone for two weeks and racked up over 3000 Km. it sure was a great way to travel, so convienient to set up at the campgrounds. Having a real kitchen to cook in made a big difference, it was so easy to park at a viewpoint and flip up the hatch, we had grilled cheese sandwiches in no time. We camped mostly in the mountains and were never cold at night.

In short... We loved it. We had lots of comments on the trailer, especially from other small car owners.

Thanks again for everyone's help!

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Re: Okanagan build - my first Teardrop

Postby Forrest747 » Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:17 am

Love your galley really beautiful and teh flip out table genius.
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Re: Okanagan build - my first Teardrop

Postby dano » Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:56 pm

Congrads. Trailer looks great and so do the smiles.
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Re: Okanagan build - my first Teardrop

Postby KCStudly » Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:35 pm

Look out! Your bear repellant doesn't seem to be working. :lol: (or is that a Labradoodle?)

Nice job. I can't wait to follow in your footsteps.
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Re: Okanagan build - my first Teardrop

Postby crumbruiser » Tue Jul 17, 2012 6:34 pm

Your trailer does look really good. I am happy that you are pleased with it, I know I would be. :applause:
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Re: Okanagan build - my first Teardrop

Postby Koko65 » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:15 am

Thanks for the compliments!

Yes, that is a Labradoodle and not a bear. We did see two bears on this trip, one black and one Grizzly.

Here is a shot of our other dog, a Norweigian Elkhound.

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Re: Okanagan build - my first Teardrop

Postby Koko65 » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:19 am

And here is a shot of the Labradoodle on our trip.

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That is how I felt on vacation too!
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Re: Okanagan build - my first Teardrop

Postby Koko65 » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:35 am

More pics of the completed rig.

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Now time to start planning the next vacation!
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Re: Okanagan build - my first Teardrop

Postby aggie79 » Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:15 am

:applause: :wine: :applause: Beautiful - your teardrop, camping grounds, and the good puppy dogs! :thumbsup:

I wish you many happy adventures with your new teardrop.
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