Teardrop trailer build, one drop at a time

Spazbyt

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So I decided to build a teardrop trailer to tow behind Manivan. Ok full disclosure, I'm not a fabricator or a wood smith so you can expect this build to be slow. I will be working on the camper when I'm slow at work and maybe some weekends. My goal is to build a cheapish easy to assemble teardrop trailer within the next few years. I'm not looking to build a hardcore offroad trailer but rather something that can handle some easy trails and back roads. This build will be less of a "overlander" trailer and more of a "base camp" set up. Luckily I have access to a large CNC router at my work so I will be utilizing this as much as possible. I will try and post any progress I make and look forward to any incite or experience you guys may have.

This is what I got so far. This is my trailer frame design made from .188" thick 2"x2" square tube. With .250 plate steel corner reinforcement/body mounts. I have simulated a 33"x11.5"x17" tire approximately where the axle spindles will be mounted.
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The majority of the trailer will be constructed from exterior grade plywood.
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This is the cutting of the internal frame for the rear hatch. My thought was that because hatch will require almost all of the different building techniques it would make a good test piece to work out any kinks.
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Test fitting the rear hatch.
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This is not actually a wall for the trailer but more of a template for the internal cabinets, joists, shelves, screw hole locations etc. I will use this to test fit everything before chopping a good piece of plywood up.
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That's all I got around to this week. next week I plan on bending and attaching the external plywood to the rear hatch.
Thanks guys for following along one drop at a time.
 
Great project! I’ve thought about that myself. It will be great to watch your progress! Good luck!!


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Great project! That's really cool that you have access to that router. Can't wait to see the finished product :thumb:
 
Great project! I’ve thought about that myself. It will be great to watch your progress! Good luck!!


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Definitely cool to watch this come together. Good luck!


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That's cool.

Great project! That's really cool that you have access to that router. Can't wait to see the finished product :thumb:

Pretty cool project. Keep us posted as you go.

Looks like an awesome project! I’ll be following.

Awesome project! Can’t wait to see how it goes!

Thanks everyone. Unfortunately I already ran into a snag this week. The Plywood manufacture specifically states they are carried by Home Depot and they can special order any of their products. So yesterday I go into my home depot and of coarse they look at me like I'm crazy :doh:. I'm going to give the manufacture a call this week and see if they cant get this smoothed out.
 
Thanks everyone. Unfortunately I already ran into a snag this week. The Plywood manufacture specifically states they are carried by Home Depot and they can special order any of their products. So yesterday I go into my home depot and of coarse they look at me like I'm crazy :doh:. I'm going to give the manufacture a call this week and see if they cant get this smoothed out.
Probably need to talk to the Pro desk.



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I got the cabin and galley cabinets cut out today. I used 1/2" birtch plywood to make the boxs. I plan on finishing the cabinets with a simple light sanding and some natural tone tung oil. Next I will need to make some doors and shelfs. After finishing the cabinets I will start cutting the walls and floor then assembly "should" go fairly quick.20191201_133327.jpg

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Cabinets are assembled! Now for some doors and shelves.
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I like the oil finish because its easy but after my test piece I'm thinking I am going need a few more cans. I'm hoping that after the first coat it wont need so much oil on subsequent coats.
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