This site started out, a few years ago, as a place to document my projects. At first, I was building stripper kayaks, a Guillemot, and an Explorer. As things developed, I began to research Teardrop Trailers, and I was "hooked"! Although I still have the boat building journals on this site, my focus for the last three years, has been building wooden Teardrop Trailers. I have, as of this update (October, 2007) built five, one-of-a-kind wooden Teardrop Trailers. In fact, I have written a builder's manual which details the methods which I have developed in teardrop construction. These methods save time, your back, and allow the finishing of the project "from the inside-out".
I am currently seeking to build custom wooden Teardrop Trailers. I have built and sold four of the five documented on this site. If you like what you see, and would like to discuss a project, please contact me!
New!!! I am now offering Teardrop Trailers in kit form!
Shown is my design #4. This kit is a 4-by-8, with a simple galley and interior cabinet.
Weight on a custom torsion frame is about #740. On a Harbor freight Frame, the weight should be lighter. The bed will sleep two in cozy-comfort.
Shown with optional wood graphics, wheels and aluminum roof skin.
Layout of the cabin.
Build on a Harbor Freight #1075 5-bolt frame.
Shown is my design #4. This kit is a 4-by-8, with a simple galley and interior cabinet.
Weight on a custom torsion frame is about #740. On a Harbor freight Frame, the weight should be lighter. The bed will sleep two in cozy-comfort.
Shown with optional wood graphics, wheels and aluminum roof skin.
Layout of the cabin.
Build on a Harbor Freight #1075 5-bolt frame.
Floor, insulated, ready to bolt to a Harbor Freight frame.
Pre-built Birch sides, insulated, prepped for wiring, ready for finish, paint or clear. Door and window openings cut out.
Pre-built bulkhead walls, ready for finish.
Interior cabinets will be framed out, but no doors included.
A very simple galley (counter and base cabinet)
Cabinet doors can be purchased locally from the home center, or custom doors can be made.
Pre-cut roof system components, framing, headliner, and roof sheathing panels.
Pre cut framing for the galley hatch.
Plans for the frame are included. Have the frame built locally, or built here, as an option.
A list of hardware and sources will be provided. You can save by getting the parts shipped to you, or obtaining them locally.
The price of this kit is $2500 (FOB My shop)
contact me to place an order or to discuss a specific kit project. (Classic profile, or custom design)
For a peek into the world of Teardrop Trailers, and other Tiny Trailers, check out T&TTT Forum. Here, you'll find a great bunch of folks, lots of information and solid advice, as well as, ideas for your own Custom Project!
As you can imagine, maintaining a website can be time
consuming. Space for these journals is expensive. If you feel that this
site, and the building information is worthwhile, please consider
supporting the site. Just give whatever you think having this site is
worth. No matter what, I will continue to add information to the site
for all to use freely.
Our camping buddy Diane made us these wonderful pillows!
She has made some for sale Here.
Each is hand-made, and unique!
She has made some for sale Here.
Each is hand-made, and unique!
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2002-2006, Steve Frederick
No image or text may be reproduced for any commercial use without permission. Updated Oct 05,2008
No image or text may be reproduced for any commercial use without permission. Updated Oct 05,2008
