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How To Build A Teardrop Trailer

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in less than 3 weeks and $1500

Travel trailers are not cheap. They can present a large investment both in terms of money, towing vehicles and fuel. In addition, with gas prices high, there is a desire by many to own smaller vehicles. So what does one do if you like to camp?

A teardrop trailer is a small lightweight camping trailer that can easily be towed behind any car. Conceived more than 60 years ago, this trailer is designed for 2 people with storage and a kitchen galley under a rear hatch. The nice thing is that it doesn't have to be configured this way. Since you build it yourself you can create and install just about any option you want. From extra bunk space to entertainment centers; its your trailer. Have it your way.

This book will show you how simple building a teardrop trailer can be. The focus will be upon a low cost design (<$1500) but we will also introduce the reader to some of the other, more complex and more expensive ways of construction.

Chapters

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Cover · Noted contributors · Development
100% developed  as of August 21,2007 Before you start
100% developed  as of August 22,2007 Trailer
100% developed  as of August 23,2007 Trailer Bed
100% developed  as of August 24,2007 Walls and Doors
100% developed  as of March 29,2008 Assembling the Body
100% developed  as of March 29,2008 The Hatch
100% developed  as of July 1,2008 Joints
0% developed  as of March 29,2008 Assembling the Doors
0% developed  as of July 1,2008 Interior
0% developed  as of July 1,2008 Galley
0% developed  as of July 1,2008 Finish
50% developed  as of March 29,2008 Hatch Hinge