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Building a Teardrop Trailer: Plans and Methods for Crafting an Heirloom Camper

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Dimensions
8.5 x 0.44 x 11 in
Weight
1.16 lb
Language
English
Paperback
195 pages

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Are you thinking about building a teardrop camper? Dreaming of hitting the road and heading to parts unknown? Are you ready to sleep in a cozy cabin on wheels and leave the flapping tent and hard ground behind? Teardrops are towed behind small vehicles in rainstorms with winds that a forecaster would classify as a hurricane. They are seen on the backroads running over washboards and kicking up dust plumes that can be seen for a mile. They shouldn't be built like a garden shed. Within these 194 pages–including 221 photographs and diagrams –Latham goes into detail on how to build a teardrop camper that will last a lifetime. In Building a Teardrop Camper, he shows you how to build insulated walls with a classic curved profile. He shows you how to build a galley hatch and doors that are dry and dust-proof. In the chapter on the undercarriage, he describes everything from the size of the steel to what axle needs to go underneath it. Other chapters cover wiring, heating, solar systems, propane plumbing, and how to create an efficient galley. You will find all the details in this book needed to build a classy, comfortable, and durable teardrop camper. Note: The paperback issue has been upgraded to fix a couple of issues a few builders have encountered. The Kindle version has not been. Read more

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Publisher Independently published (January 20, 2020)
Language English
Paperback 195 pages
ISBN-13 11
Item Weight 1.16 pounds
Dimensions 8.5 x 0.44 x 11 inches

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Great read
This is a great place to start when thinking about building a teardrop. It has great ideas and instructions. I continue to read it while planning my own build
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024 by Ben
Excellent guide to building a teardrop
My wife and I are about 3/4 of the way through our teardrop build and just wish this book was published when we started! If we were starting now, I think we'd adopt Tony's proven design. (This was his 4th teardrop build, and he discusses some of the improvements he's developed as he, his wife, and family camped in the previous three, and in a commercial teardrop.) We learned of this book from Tony, who has given us much helpful advice on the Teardrop and Tiny Trailers forum. We have a lot of respect for his knowledge, and greatly appreciate his friendly helpful advice and discussion both with us and others. This is a well written step by step guide to building a teardrop. The reader starting with this book will, with jig saw, router, and other tools commonly available to us hobbyists, be able to build a teardrop trailer just as shown on the cover. I believe the descriptions and instructions are clear, but if the reader is confused by anything, all they have to do is join the (free) forum above and ask Tony directly. This is the next best thing to having an experienced teardrop builder right there in your shop! If you've only seen teardrops in campgrounds (as we had) and are curious, this book is a great low-cost investment to decide if a home built model should be in your future. If you've already decided to build one, materials and supplies do cost around $4000 (much less than almost any commercially built camper), and so the cost of this book is a drop in the bucket. It will more than pay for itself (in both money and time) in avoiding mistakes we first time builders are likely to make. Tony covers the entire build, from fabricating the trailer chassis, building the (insulated) walls, floor, ceiling and roof (also insulated), and attaching them all together. His build includes cabin shelves and a headboard cabinet with sliders, which he describes in detail. He chose to build doors (rather than buy commercially made doors) and describes his design. He gives a very detailed description of the galley hatch--including the design of the hatch sides, so important for keeping the galley dry and dust free. He has chapters both on a fiberglass/epoxy exterior and aluminum. He also has chapters on the electrical system, a propane heating system, galley cabinets, and even some tips on camping. These are all from Tony's personal experience, and are written in a conversational manner that is easy to understand. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2020 by Tom&Shelly
This is the way to build a Teardrop Camper.
This is the way to do it. Good construction techniques that keep the trailer light weight and weatherproof. Methods allow you room to make modifications to make it your own. I would give it five stars except for the many errors and discrepancies through out the book in regards to measurements.
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024 by Pb
Best book on the subject!
I’ve read a few books on teardrops now and this is the most helpful.
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024 by Jacob Chamberlain
Best Source for building a micro camper
Just completed my build and could not have been happier with the result. I Could not have produced the results without this book! I researched for months, scoured the internet, and watched 100’s of YouTube how-tos. This book was the only source that detailed the steps, but more importantly, provided a design and construction approach that provides a solid, efficient, and light-weight build that will last a lifetime. Before I started the build, I read, re-read, mapped, and literally built a checklist for each step in your process. This helped me understand how and why right down to the measurement conversions based on my design. I was able to see an end-to-end build at a conceptual level. Once in the build, I referenced often. Very well written and each sentence has a purpose. A lot of instruction packed in a relatively short book. The tool suggestions, material, the “why” was instrumental. The biggest thing was your humble approach of sharing mistakes and things to look out for, gave me the confidence to jump in. Thank you for writing this book! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2022 by John
Thorough, Practical, Detailed
Tony does a great job of methodically walking through the process of building a teardrop camper with great detail and the benefit of having this be his fourth one. He uses his many overnights of real life teardrop camping to serve as the basis of decisions that aren't always obvious. For example, he encourages the use of a heater in the camper while foregoing the sink that seems quite common in commercial rigs. His focus throughout is on creating an heirloom camper, one that can last generations and his materials selection and processes show this. He has put the design to the test in the 4 years since the camper was built and it's held up well. Best of all, Tony is still very active on tnttt.com (Teardrops n Tiney Travel Trailers) and responds quickly to questions. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2023 by Tyler
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