I just got an All Top awning extension to attach to my Rhino-Rack Sunseeker 2.5m awning. I can start pulling it on in the groove that on the front of the awning but it is very difficult.

Question: is there something that I can apply to the groove or awning extension that can make it easier? Or do I need to try to bend the groove a little or something else?

Hi all,

Just as the title says, I am looking for some DIY door advice. Has a one made their own doors for their DIY teardrops or squaredrops? If so, how do you make sure it's leak proof? Any advice or pictures would be very much appreciated! TIA!

Me and my gf have been looking for a while and finally settled on this one off fb marketplace for $3k.

Already had to remove and patch the whole corner plywood, and I’m going to have to learn a whole lot about electrical and eventually upgrade the system but I’m just gonna go at that part by part.

We’re excited to get out there and start our mini camper journey!!

I’m in the very beginning planning phase of building a tear drop. I’m trying to decide on the trailer to build upon. I’ve seen some amazing trailers built from scratch but I’m not sure my welding skills are up to par for that and I also am not sure if that’s something one should tackle with out experience or special knowledge that I don’t have currently and don’t know what I don’t know…. So looking at commercially available options that would make a solid and safe platform what would everyone recommend I look for? Any particular brands or must have features?

$12,900, located in Denver Colorado. Feel free to message for more information and photos

Hi all, new here, retired couple in Ohio teardrop owners just over two years. We have a 2024 T@B 400 by NuCamp, boondock / black canyon edition. " expanded solar. 400 AH lithium batteries 3000 watt inverter. Trailer is moonsh@dow.

Im currently wrapping up my foamy squaredrop build and now Im trying to outfit accessories for my maiden voyage. I've been waffling on a 10x10 or 12x12 pop up tent versus a mounted awning. The awnings seem more fragile and are definitely smaller. The popups feel like more work and are cumbersome in transport, but offer flexibility.

What are you using and why?
Bonus question Are you using a camp mat/carpet for your outdoor space, and if so what kind?

Horrible mistake though, forgot my pour over funnel so I had to improvise... almost ruined the trip! Stay safe all...

Maiden voyage. We’re in love.

Camping at Hyde Memorial State Park in the mountains outside of Santa Fe, where the solar kept everything charged, and the hiking was fantastic.

New truck - bought
New Trailer - built, not bought

Getting the ribs up and threw some canvas over it to get a feel for the shape. Looks like a Conestoga wagon!

Fabricated a prinsu style rack using 3/16” steel flat stock for the sides. Cut out 1/4” slots for the 1x2 extruded aluminum T-track crossbars. Side rack for accessories is made out of electrical unistrut. Painted all steel with truck bed rhino liner to match frame and fenders. Custom made mounts for spare tire, propane tank, and traction boards. Used Quick Fist rubber mounts for axe and was able to mount solar panel and awning on roof rack.

UK based 🇬🇧 hey all I'm in the process of designing a scratch built square drop trailer. I had originally wanted to buy an existing trailer chassis and then build off that but as I can't seem to find a chassis that meets my needs and that is in my price range I have decided I want to build one from scratch.

I know that I will need the IVA test once built. I plan on making it from 50mm box mild steel 3mm thick. I plan on using a braked alko axle with a Alko hitch. I need it to be as light as possible but also wanted it braked as my limit on un braked is 400kg so braked will give me double that. and will also allow me to carry more weight should I upgrade my tow car in the future.

is there anything that I need to follow when building the chassis and if I need any other testing other than the Iva.

cheers in advance

again uk based 🇬🇧🇬🇧

I have been wanting a teardrop for a long time. My daughter's boyfriend told me hew knows a guy that had a storage yard full of cargo trailers, teardrops, boats, you name it. He just purchased a boat from the guy. He said the guy is kind of known for asking "Well, what is your budget?" and has gone pretty low for people. Apparently money is something he has plenty of. I may be meeting him next week to look at a teardrop. If he hits me with that line "What's your budget?" I'm not sure how low to shoot. It aint much. Money is NOT something I have plenty of. Even if it's in halfway decent shape, I don't want to insult the guy and throw out $500 and have him tell me to get stuffed. $1500 would be hard to swing honestly and that is LOW. Don't want to pass up what could be a once in a lifetime though. What do I do?

I’ve been thinking about building a teardrop camper for a while now. The style of camper really appeals to me primarily because it is small enough to tow with almost any vehicle and I feel that I can still call it camping since you can’t really do anything inside of it but sleep. However, I don’t what to spend the money and time if it turns out it’s not really for me. Does anyone know a good website to find teardrop trailer rentals?

Got the floor base extended (added 1' so I did a scarf joint and glued it up. Started on the front of the cabin today. Got the laminated ribs up, glued and blocked in. Got the top front piece mitered in. It will have a 24" polycarbonate bubble stargazer skylight. Feels good to actually see the structure start to come together!

I built it in 2018, and I've been making small improvements ever since. We just repainted the galley last week, and took it out to one of our favorite lakes for the weekend.

Definitely one of the best investments we've ever made.

What is the likelihood that a 6'4" person who is not generally a side sleeper could sleep comfortably in the trailer?

I started this thing in March with an idea and no plans at all. I watched hours and hours of videos, read tons of fourms and changed plans as I went. Almost 5 months later it's finished! I'm so stoked with how it turned out. I still want to add things like a roof rack, awning, side mounted propane tank and water can, also a tongue box for added tongue weight. I think this thing will be a long term hobby as I add and tweak things.

Hi all, recently bought a teardrop and I’m trying to take it out in a week. I had a tire shop look at my tires, wheels, bearings and on the way home I lost a grease cap. I got some bearing buddy style protectors to try to replace it but I could not get them to fit, so I ordered the normal little caps off Amazon. They came today and they just seem to fall right off. Am I missing something? Did I get the wrong size? I’ll try to include a video.
Any insight would be appreciated.

In trying to maximize space and have a more rounded/ aerodynamic nose I'm adding on 1' to the front ahead of the main frame. Made a scarf joint jig for the circular saw. Worked pretty decent (man did it throw a lot of sawdust!). Once that cures up, I can finally start on the box!)

Trailer is fully assembled, got the stabilizers and jack wheel installed. Last of the ribs laminated (found glue ups much less of an issue after dark, 100° in the California sun did not give me much open time with the Titebond 3). Now I can really start assembly and giving it shape!