Disassembling the popup

Disassembling the popup

Well, started dissasembly of the old popup. Stripping it down to bare frame. Lot of work in 90 degree plus heat, ugh.  Accomplished all of this over a period of about a week. Have alot of extra stuff (door, bed frames, lift assembly, etc) which I can sell on craigslist to help finance more of the project.

Final dimensions of the frame are 4' 9" wide x 10' long. Should be a great sized teardrop for a 6'3" tall guy, lol. The plywood bottom ended up being in great shape and I will reuse it. Ground height is great, real low, should pull really well. The white marks on the frame is primer to cover bare metal until I can grind and sand the frame.

Top still on it

Frame Rails removed.

All Frame Rails removed

My "helper" dancing

My helper

One Frame rail section removed.

Disassembled with plywood just laying on it.

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Popup Camper Acquired

Popup Camper Acquired

Got the popup to use as trailer. Its a 1979 Rockwood Popup. Paid a whole $250.00 for it. I figured popup was the way to go as it's cheaper than buying a used, new or building a trailer plus it has quite a few parts which can be reused.

I plan on using the slides for the kitchen unit for a slide out cooler holder. I can reglaze the 3 burner stove and sink. Water tank and pump are in great shape.

I went through the power converter and will reuse it as well once I tested it for working and safe condition. It's a 20 amp unit which should be more than enough for the limited amount of power I will draw.

I will use the table hardware for a movable table. There's quite a bit of reusable hardware for cabinets, etc.

This should all be a huge money saver for the project.

Mold, Mildew and More Mold

Tacky Tacky Tacky! lol

.....and more mildew

Cool slide out kitchen unit!

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The Master Plan

The Master Plan

Well here is the plan for the teardrop. Wanted to get my thoughts in a scale form to see how it would work out. Doing it in a Benroy shape. Not sure on the enclosed bunk yet, may end up doing open bunk. The thin cabinet storage may be nice though.

Overall Plan Side View

Interior Foot Compartment (view facing)

Galley Area

Wall Section, decided to use one on right

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I've decided to build a Teardrop Trailer

I've decided to build a Teardrop Trailer

After seeing many over the years and all I've decided to try my hand at building a teardrop. I plan on making it wood inside and out as in some of the below pictures from other builders.

If you're the owner of these pictures, drop me a line and I will provide a link to your website or blog as I forgot where I got the pictures from.

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