The design phase is one of the most fun and important parts of the teardrop build process. For the design…
Northern tool 5′ x 8′ trailer serves as the base for my teardrop trailer. It comes in two boxes and there…
The deck forms the foundation of the teardrop and consists of a poplar 1×4 (3/4″ x 3-1/2″) frame and 3/4″ hard…
Henry’s asphalt emulsion will go on the underside of the deck. I provides great protection from the elements and small rocks…
Making the sidewall profile templates out of 3/8″ plywood. I made 2 section templates for both the of the wall…
I had to splce 2 3/4″ 4x’8′ sheets of ACX plywood to make each wall panel. CDX could be used…
We started by cutting out the pieces for the front cabinets! They are mostly 1/2″ birch ply with one section…
With the cabinets and walls complete it is now time to install them on the teardrop. I used PL Premium…
The fitting of the wall installation and the Headliner were done in parallel. I used white 3/4″ foam board insulation which…
The roof spars and blocking provides stability and lays the foundation to mount the window and fan as well as…
The fist step is to cut the hatch ribs. I used the wall template to create the first rib, then…
I used 8 AWG THNN wire from the battery in the front tongue box back to the fuse panel in…
In my search for the perfect wood and finish for the outside of my woody teardrop I went through a…
Since I planned to use epoxy and spar varnish to protect the outside of the trailer I had to use…
Epoxy provides a plastic layer to seal and protect the trailer from the elements. It also increases the depth and…
Like the epoxy, marine spar varnish provides protection from the elements and adds to the finish. Unlike epoxy it goes…
In preparation to finish the cabinets I removed all the doors and hinges and took some time to make sure all…
For the tongue box I used a Contico Jr Pro Tuff Bin. I have room for the battery, charger, tools,…
With the trailer nearing completion it was time to permanently instal the lights and accessories and reattach the fenders. First of…