Scaramoche Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Cheers all, Now that my pathy is running great, I'm starting a new project. I'm building a teardrop camper to pull behind my pathy(i camped every weekend this summer, and really dont want to sleep on the rocky ground here in NM) What i'm currious about is has anyone built one? any advice etc. I'm building the harbor frieght one(the one that uses the trailer they sale). I'm pretty much going to stick to the plans, but make it a bit taller. Regards, Scaramoche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I looked into building my own once, but never got much further than looking at different designs. I didn't know HF had a kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 This is the first one that I have heard of. Any links?? There have been some people making pathy trailers out of the rear half of another pathy. They look kinda cool and should be sleepable if you do it right and are under 6'6". B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSlowReliable Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 http://www.azteardrops.com/woody.htm Do it! Personally, it looks like ALOT of work, and unless you are REALLY crafty with wood, it looks like either FAIL or SUCCEED and no margin in between, lol... love to do it someday though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaramoche Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Ya, It's not really difficult(rebuilding an engine on the other hand lol) It's more just a paitence game. I'm on disability, and find I have alot of time on my hands, also being on a fixed income I find that building a trailer is ALOT cheaper than purchasing one. The sight ive been refering to is http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/index.php This site is full of all kinds of info. Kinda like this site, but for teardrops. On the top of the main paige is links to designs patterns etc. Also Harbor frieght doesnt have a kit for them, but what they do is sale utility trailers. The plans for the HB teardrop are on that sight. It takes the difficult part of "Making, a trailer" out of the equations, so all you have to focus on is the woodwork. IE I dont own any welding gear, and would probably be horrible at it . The thing I really enjoy about these, is the teardrops are relativly inexpensive. We have alot of construction sites here in abq, and ive been grabbing wood stock, wire, etc(with there permision),, The only thing I really need to purchase now is the trailer(getting dec 3 from HF), 3-4 sheets of plywood, and 3 sheets of1/4 inch ply. I have plenty of wood stock now to do the cabinets etc. I figure(because i dont have anything else to do) I should have it finished within,2 months. Regards, Scaramoche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC88Pathy Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Sounds like a very cool project! Keep us updated with pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Yeah, I have all the wood and metal skills to build one, it is just sourcing the nice sheet for covering it as well as all the doors, windows, seals and other hardware for it. Lack of $$$ keeps me from doing a lot of projects that would be really easy for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Hey Scar, it is unfortunate that you are not closer or you could start with this rather than a HF trailer... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/rvs/1473406930.html B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaramoche Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Yeah, I have all the wood and metal skills to build one, it is just sourcing the nice sheet for covering it as well as all the doors, windows, seals and other hardware for it. Lack of $$$ keeps me from doing a lot of projects that would be really easy for me. I completly get the whole lack of $$$ thing . Im going to finish it with laquer, give it a woody look, almost all of the homebuilts are done this way and look awesome. As for windows doors, seals etc...Craigslist ftw, well that and Ive picked up all kinds of stuff, ie molding, trim, even a couple of latchs at the job sites(amazed at what they through away). Cant wait till the payday lol, ohh on that note, I'm trading a computer for a 1970's chopper(motorcycle) lol, did i say i love CL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Oh wow, I remember starting to build one of those a few years ago with my mom's ex-boyfriend. It was the model and design for that exact one in OSR's link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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