Thursday, July 22, 2010

The design will either be a Benroy or a Modernistic-Cub 5 foot wide and 10 foot long. Frame will be made of a 2 in. sq frame with a 3 in sq tongue. I'll be using a 3500 lb straight axle with 17 wheels and the tire size will be 265/70/17.
To the right are some photos of the parts I've been purchasing as time and money allows. Once I get the pattern for the Modernistic-Cub I'll be able to compare it to the Benroy pattern I have and make a decision as to which design to go with.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Teardroppers- This is where I will post my information about the Teardrop trailer I will be building. It will be a slow process, something to do as a hobby.

Build costs

  • Total to date
  • Roof rack brackets $100.00
  • LED galley lights $60.00
  • Trim, latches and handle for hatch $130.00
  • Paint and epoxy for roof $125.00
  • Wood for cabin cabinets and roof $200.00
  • LED Cabin Lights $60.00
  • Door Hinges $120.00
  • Misc. glue, bolts and varnish $200.00
  • Aluminum door trim $135.00
  • Cabin lights, 15A inlet, 120 vlt outlet box's $110.00
  • 3 - 4 x 8 x 1/4 birch inside walls $90.00
  • 2- 4 x 10 x 1/4 ACX plywood for outside walls $120.00
  • DMV Registration $165.00
  • Electrical, 12 vlt outlets, battery terminals, fuse block, $130.00
  • Galley hinge and door handle assemblies $150.00
  • Framing material for walls $120.00
  • Monroe Retro Shock kit $100.00
  • Bottom flooring ACX 3 sheets of 1/4 in 4 x 8 $60.00
  • 1 Gallon of Raka epoxy $100.00
  • Top flooring Arauco ACX 3-sheets of 1/2 in 4 x 8 $90.00
  • Contura switches and housing units $30.00
  • Pettit underside floor paint. $30.00
  • Primer and undercoating paint for fenders $20.00
  • Stainless sub-frame hardware $40.00
  • Fabrication for Fenders and Mounts $300.00
  • Front and rear jacks $200.00
  • Electrical parts for towing $150.00
  • Frame Fabrication $250.00
  • Sub-floor materials $75.00
  • Rust Bullet Frame Paint $70.00
  • Tow Hooks Qty 4 $40.00
  • Wheel adapters $90.00
  • 2 in ball reciever for 3 in tongue $35.00
  • Leaf Spring Hanger Kit $20.00
  • 2- 4 x 8 x 1/8 luan for profile template $20.00
  • 3500 Axle electric brakes aprox $350.00
  • 15" X 18" Windows $140.00
  • Steel for frame $320.00
  • Build manual $60.00
  • Paddle Door latches $45.00
  • Propane tank and bracket $90.00
  • Benroy & Modernistic Trailer Template $90.00
  • Fantastic Vent 5000RBT $152.00
  • Tires $235.00
  • Used Wheels $150.00