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Let’s Build A Teardrop * Step-By-Step * - Part 1 (Introduction to the Build)
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
- If you would like the plans for the Teardrop Trailer, link is below! www.paypal.me/OregonBatman977...
Using Filon, this will be a Step-By-Step tutorial on how to build your very own teardrop. A Simple backyard build, a project you will be proud of! We will be covering the outside of the teardrop with Filon. This will be a lot of fun… hope you stick around and enjoy the process!
This is Part 1 of my teardrop trailer project - Do It Yourself - video. Starting from the ground up of a 4 x 8 camp trailer. This is a Work-In-Progress, thank you for watching!
If you would like to drop me a letter or send something for review, my information is below:
batman97741@gmail.com
A. Bateman
PO BOX 499
Madras, Oregon 97741
Cheers!
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The plans are no longer available for free. To learn how you can get a set of drawings to build your own teardrop, click this link: ua-cam.com/video/4mv3ZzRZJCM/v-deo.html
www.paypal.com/paypalme2/OregonBatman97741/15
Hello sir your videos are wonderful I wish not to donate but would like to gift it more then donation sir. The problem is I can't because I live in Iran and we got sanction on everything sir so I'm so sorry that I can't gift on your wonderful videos the only thing I can pray for your good health and May God give you more blessings and happy living life. Thank you.
Thank you G 5!
Hello, wonderfull build. I like to order the plans but the link doesn’t work. Is there an other way to order it. Thank you
Hello Jan Harms! Email me and I will send you a link how to obtain the plans. batman97741@gmail.com Thanks for watching!
Looking forward to starting my build with my son.
I will be starting build no. 10 in a few weeks and as always I like to see a few campers before I start
Awesome! Glad to have you!
Super excited about this step by step build! Thank you!
Thank you Bryon! Glad you stopped by, hope you stay tuned!
This is one of the best video on teardrop campers I have seen, very video is full on great info, Thanks for your time in making these.
Thank you James!!
Congrats cant wait to see the final built.
Thank you Nery Miller! Looking forward to the finish!
Thank you for the ideas for different materials and not just aluminium and metal sheeting.
Absolutely! Thank you for watching!
Sweet. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
Thanks for tagging along Jim Bo! Hoping it turns out well!
Hello Oregon! What a pleasure to be in touch with a new project, we will be following the step by step without missing any, congratulations, hug from Uruguay.
HI ERNESTO!! Glad to hear from you from Uruguay! Hoping all is well! Take care my friend!
Thank you so much Sir. Good information for a newbie like me! Love from Malaysia
Greetings to Malaysia! Thank you Zhafri!
I love Malaysia I spent a day there on a layover it was beautiful.
Awesome, I have a square drop trailer that I purchased, but I always wanted to build one, Started to build one a few years ago when I had my 1940 Chevy Street Rod, but then came a divorce! I will be watching and saving all the videos of this build.
Thank you photogr4u! Once it's finished, and you feel ready... let me know and I can send you the plans to build. All the guess work is done, you just cut and glue and be ready for the road! :)
This is one of the best tutorials I have ever watched!!!
Thank you!
This is awesome !
I paypal you some $$ to get a set of ur plans
I just found this video today and I'm super stoked to follow your journey! Looks like I came in at the perfect time as you've recently wrapped up the series. I've always been interested in building a teardrop and it looks like it took you about a year to do it.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi James! So glad you found the channel and thanks for following along! Taking the time to go step-by-step, and video the whole process took me a while to do, and I hope I have helped many! Could probably build this in a couple months in privacy. Hope you stay until the end... pretty easy project! :)
Awesome. I like the new shirt too!
Thank you tornado455! (you are the first to mention the shirt! LOL!)
The O Bat is at it again! When I saw you were building a teardrop, I got excited. I enjoyed your last build series. Very detailed and a learning process. I look forward to seeing this unfold. I would like to build my own teardrop once my Jeep project is finished. Good luck!
Thank you Steve Szabo!! Having much fun and making progress! Looking forward to having it on wheels soon!
I haven't started mine yet but need to say that you are meticulous and explain so well. looking forward to making my own teardrop soon . I'm from South Africa so will need to convert imperial to metric because i don't think you
can purchase a tape measure in imperial here.
Awesome content and organization
Thank you so much 😊
Right on, should be some good info for the people that want to build there own.
Thanks Randy G!
This is a much needed video for amateur builders: how to, step by step... Especially, how to deal with the Filon gluing process. I am looking forward watching all the videos!
Do you still have the other travel trailer as it was a fantastic build,? Looking forward to this series. Chris from Western Australia.
Thank you sir! I really hope others can get a lot from it....!
Hi Chris! I do still have the first trailer... sitting in my driveway and blinds me every time I open the garage door! LOL! Glad to have you aboard from Australia, that is awesome!
Just found this, now for some binge watching, thanks.
Awesome!! Glad you could stop by! Enjoy!
Hello again Al, glad to see you back building. I stopped working on my trailer as I have screwed my shoulder up, although I did put some Poor mans fiberglass on it this week.
Hi George! Sorry to hear about the shoulder... gotta take it easy and rest up. A little work here a little work there will still get it done!
You'll have to let me see when you get finished! :)
Omg..This is soo simple somebody like me can do it,,and IS!!!!:)
That's AWESOME!! Yessssssssss, you got this!
Beautiful work. Your videos are very good. Build a trailer watching your videos.
Obrigado! Muito feliz em ver você construir seu próprio trailer! Muito agradável!
Wooow!!! What a GREAT proyect! Greetings from Argntina!!! I have no experience in building metalic frames, but your videos are making me wanting to begin the practice! Hopefully, you'll understend and forgive mi poore english, but I can't let time go by, without given you my very sinceres congrats!!! If you ever come to this part of the continent, you'll be welcomed whit a traditional "asado argentino"!
Thank you Diego!! Greetings to Argentina!! Thank you very much for the comment!
Buen Trabajo , Está linda 😉👍🏽 te sigo desde 🇪🇦🙌🏽😉 Saludos
Thank you! Greetings to you!
Wow when you said you would be building another camper I didn't think it would be so quick! Really looking forward to this build and will be watching along as you go.
Also part of the reason I decided to build mine and put the build up on UA-cam was because you kept saying it. So thank you for all the inspiration, may it spread like the plague.
:)
DowntownRedneck
Thank you DR! I can't sit around too long without a project... get stir crazy! :) Exciting to watch as you make progress on your build, and to put a face to the videos, that was great!
@@OregonBatman Figured it was time, never done anything like this in video format before. I took power point back in high school and college so most of what I've been doing was like that.
Gonna have to redo my ammo box video as the free to use program I use had a copyright warning pop up on the stock music so that's something to look forward to.
That is a nice jig OB I just hand draw mine
Comes in handy if I want to build another... I couldn't draw a straight line two times in a row! LOL!
Hi Really impressive build. Just tuned into your channel today.
Thank you! Glad you stopped by!
Awesome. I was waiting for you to start a new project.
:) Thank you Daryl! Moving right along on it... I've been watching your progress, hopping to see that camper on the new trailer soon! Thank you'll be set!
I know right
Well, would you look at that! My daughter (almost 18 years old) has been looking forward to building a little teardrop for herself using the old trailer from my first one! We just started tearing it apart a couple of weeks ago! We're going to reuse the aluminum trim, the hurricane hinge, and almost all of the LED lights, but the shell will be all new. We will be building at the same time again!
LOL! Staring to think alike... wonder what we'll be doing next? :) Wish you the best on your (your daughter's) build! That'll be fun!
Ok, I'm watching again to hear you say....Massachusetts!!
LOL! Yeah... I botched that! :)
Looks like a good build, I can never seem to have all the supplies on hand no matter how hard I try.
LOL! And no matter how much supplies I have on hand... never seems to be enough! :)
I'm intrigued by this. I've looked at several other YT sites, and none seem as comprehensive as yours, and you answer many of the questions I have. I have plans for a Benboy design, and I had a trailer frame fabricated to suit (my welding is poor). I want to put a different rear on as well. Nevertheless, I will be following your series closely! In addition to the frame I've already purchased the vent/fan and will be getting the doors shortly, and I agree about having a stockpile of timber (and fixings) so you don't have to keep running off to the store. One thing I did do was to write a list of features I wanted to include before I started (eg, under frame sliding drawers, deep cycle battery, charging points, 2 way cupboard, cup holders, lighting locations, etc).
Thank you Aussie! These videos should help along the way on your build... My first Teardrop was a Benroy style TD and it was a lot of fun! Now that you have purchased parts for your trailer, you HAVE to get building on it!! :) Good idea to make a list of your needs! That will be a lot of help when you get started!
@@OregonBatman I'm also on a FB page DIY Teardrop Campers Community, and they are very helpful. Jay Poore is the admin, and he is a top bloke.
Hi Aussie... I am a member of that group, although I haven't posted anything. A friend of mine posted my videos of the Filon installation and because several people disagreed with my installation, they removed the posts. Jay does a fine job, and there is a lot of helpful information there! Great community.
I watched your series on the trailer build and loved it! You explain everything you do with such clarity. Now I’m going to settle in and watch this series on the teardrop. I’m thinking of doing a teardrop myself and I look forward to watching yours progress. If I do start mine, I’ll be sure to replay your videos over and over as I build alongside your guidance! By the way, I used to work for a joiner who makes traditional sliding sash windows in Inveraray, Scotland who is your double! Watching you work reminds me so much of my apprenticeship! Love the t shirt, are they for sale.....?
Thanks Tony!! Appreciate you watching the videos, I hope you find them useful! Pretty cool about the 'double', sounds like a person you can learn lots from... changed the logo for my shirts, if you watch the latest videos, you'll see the new design! Haven't made any to sell just yet, but will offer that soon for those interested! Thanks for the kind words, and hoping you stay tuned! Happy building!
Washington bat control here!
Great Mr.Batman....another new project! Where's Jack to give you a helping hand ?
Jack went off on a camping trip with his wife... decided to go to the coast for a few days, he'll be back, THEN I'll put him to work! LOL!
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this is what I want, a Teardrop tiny trailer, I have a HF 4x8 and a 4x4 and thought about converting one
EliteGeeks I built one of those 15 years ago on a 4 x 8 HF trailer, but sold it. Here’s the problem I have with teardrops:
The cabins are only good for sleeping, and the galleys are useless when raining. If I was going to build one again...
I wouldn’t build a galley and use that extra space for the cabin. You now have room to throw some kind of set-up tent/shelter in there, along with all of your cooking gear, to set up when you get to your site.
Yeah, TD’s look cool with their galleys, but all in all, the galleys are more bling than a practical asset.
My current project is a truck camper with an 8’ bed, and I’ll start as soon as I can afford the truck!
Perfect EliteGeeks! You have a good start with the HF trailer! It can be used for this build with only a slight modification, it'll have to be shortened up a bit, which is really easy. When I upload the video about the trailer, you'll see where the axle should be, and what the length needs to be. After that, a jigsaw and drill is all you need to get the trailer ready for the camper! Cheers!
Totally understand! They are simply, a bed on wheels with the ability of no real setup. I used to tent camp but really never enjoyed it. Took too long to setup, all the extra stuff I had to bring a long (took up room), always forgot things at home... list goes on. These tiny campers eliminate most of that. Most items are always in the teardrop, so when you want to go somewhere... you can be on the road in 15 minutes! PLUS... I use a canopy at the back of the trailer to keep me dry when cooking! :) Someone just mentioned to me a truck camper build, hopefully you will be sharing your build on UA-cam!
OregonBatman My ideas are grander than my woodworking skills:
I have my design...what I need, what I want, etc. ...but I’m having a cabinet maker build it!
It’s going to be L-shaped, with the left run my kitchen, nothing significant on the right run for more space, and because I’m such a short guy, the horizontal run up near the cab window is my BED. No one ever does the bed on the horizontal, left to right, because they’re too tall!
And by the way:
I bought my bendy birch from Boulder too, but they screwed me up! Although it could have been rolled and boxed like yours, for some crazy reason, they shipped it FLAT sandwiched between two sheets of flakeboard!
That normally wouldn’t be a big deal, but FedEx wouldn’t deliver to my HOUSE like that, so I had to go to Miami to pick it up near the airport. Good thing I had a truck, but what a pain.
OregonBatman I assume you’re familiar with the website Teardrops and Tiny Trailers. (I forget the actual URL.) They all know/knew me there. I built “The Crab.”
This is an amazing series... I'm completely new to this with limited experience and completely trust that your videos will guide me! You have inspired me! Thanks! Quick question - I was thinking of getting a pre-made trailer frame (4x8) to give me a slight head start. While I am confidant I can build the camper bit, I'm trying to avoid any welding related to the trailer frame (have no welding experience!). Only thing is it looks like trailer frame you are using may not be exactly 4x8? Thanks again :)
Hey Mitch! I think you have what it takes to build one of these for sure! Several people who built this trailer used the prefab 4 x 8 frame. You'll have to shorten it a bit in the back to make it look really good but super easy. My frame is a bit under the 4 x 8. Have any questions... shoot em my way, I'll do my best to answer!
What is the advantage of using filon over using an aluminum sheet?
My husband found .06” aluminum sheeting that they use on semi-tractor trailers from a tractor-trailer repair supply for $85 for a 49” X 110” sheet and filon is .045” and $179 for 5’ X 10’ sheet, other than it doesn’t dent?
It’s more than twice as expensive.
It’s for the sides of our teardrop camper.
Great question Rhonda! Generally, I think it is a matter of preference... but I believe the overall advantage would really be the resale value. As you mentioned, the aluminum dents extremely easy (the aluminum for my first trailer arrived pre-dented! LOL!) which takes away the looks of you trailer. Yes, more expensive... but that is why we pay more, longevity. The filon will be much easier to repair if damaged because you can repair small areas quickly. Aluminum, you may need to replace an entire panel, labor alone would set you back.
Looking forward to another great build. What is the weight rating of the axle you are using?
Hi Aaron! I will be using a 2000 lb axle for this build. Guessing to weigh in around 1000 lb finished (or less).
Shoulda bought one of those nice electric coolers, and designed around that. Sell the axle and go for a 6ft wide XXL teardrop
If only I had that kind of money! :) The electric fridge would have been nice though!
Great video. Is there any way you could put a supply list. And where you can buy the supplies
Hi Jason! I do plan on putting together a video of all the materials that I used along with the prices of each item. I purchased all of the wood at Lowe's, my favorite store. :) Not sure when I'll have the video out, hope to be working on that soon! Thanks for stopping by!
I have been watching this series and sent the link to my dad. To try and convince him to help me build one. He finally retired 2 months ago (70 years old!) and he might actually go for it now that he has some time in his hands.
Hope he catches the bug to help build one! What a great time he'll have! Start buying the material and ask him for help... he can't say no! :)
can you add a link to the stuff you got from "vintage trailers"? I'm looking for those complete doors and I can't find 'em. Thanks.
Sure thing... www.teardroptrailerparts.com/pricing.html hope that helps!
Hello enjoyed Episode 42 of your teardrop build. Can you tell me what gauge of diamond plate you used on the front and back of the trailer?
Thank you.
The thickness is .025, cosmetic grade. Purchased from CutsMetal. $115 for a 4 x 8 sheet. Thank you very much for watching!
Planning to join in using a 4X8 Harbor Freight trailer....Hoping that trailer will work with your plan? Also, was wondering the finished weight of your trailer? I have a maximum 1000 Lb limit... Thanks for your reply! Mark
Hi Mark! Several people have already built the teardrop using Harbor Freight frames. Modified it by shortening the length at the back and they look great! The weight of my trailer should come in at around 1000 lbs or a bit more. You will save some weight by using the HF frame. One of the builders decided not to use the filon and just stained and varnished the wood, looks beautiful and save weight there too! Hoping you join in , you'll have a lot of fun!
I am having a hard time sourcing the Filon, where did you get yours?
No Problem Michael... I purchased at Affordable RVing 15555 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR 97267. (503) 659-3610 They will ship to you. You can also look on Ebay for Filon, there are several colors to choose from and any length you need. Hope that helps!
Hi Al, on the bendable Birch plywood 2-ply sheets for inside wall curvature and outside roof - I get that they are 1/8" thick but how long are the sheets - are we talking 8 foot sheets? Just an FYI I've called Boulter Plywood Corp 3X's. They just filled an order for 30 sheets and it sounds like they are having a very hard time keeping up with demand. Do you know of any other source? I'm googling to locate another supplier but haven't located one yet.
Yes... they are 8' sheets, sorry, I do not have another source. At the time, Boulter was the first I came across and had what I needed.
Love your videos and details!! wonder if I can buy trims or parts from Korea?
Thank you!! Most manufacturers will ship around the world, you'll have to call a few and see what they can do
@@OregonBatman Good to hear that! thx
Great info, Im starting a build of my own Im having trouble getting started with the shape of the side walls. The trailer size differs from yours Ill have a 5 1/2 X 9. How cam i get the measurements for that lay out like you have printed on paper?
Hello Daves5wire! If you mean how can you get your ideas with measurements on paper, you will need a drawing program to sketch in. I use a product called Rhino3D to draw my designs and send to printer. If you are wanting the drawing I have, my email address is in description of every video. Drop me an email and I can send you my drawings. Hope that helps! Thanks for stopping by!
@@OregonBatman Thanks for the generous offer, Im not sure it would work on my bigger 5x9 ??
No problem... true, the plans I have are for a 4 x 8. You could always modify the plans to your size, just add one foot in both directions. Cheers!
how does getting home made RV trailers licensed and titled work in Oregon? In WA state you have to have L&I approve your detailed design plans for the trailer, then come to your home and inspect before you wall in the plumbing, electrical, propane lines, etc... then inspect it again when you finish to make sure it's per NFPA code 1192. Then you get an L&I insignia sticker and can finally take it to the state patrol to get a home made RV trailer title... Doesn't seem like you had to do that at all on your last travel trailer build?
Relatively easy process here... must have the receipts for materials used to build (axle, frame). Pay the fee, and all set!
This is a long shot, but do you have 5x8 plans by chance? Not sure what it would take to modify.
Hi Nathan, no plans for a 5 x 8.... the plans for the 4 x 8 can easily be modified by simply adding 12" to overall width
several people who purchased the plans modified to 5 x 8 and looks good
@@OregonBatman Right, so the curve would stay the same but the floor is what would be 1 foot longer. That's doable. I supposed the curve would change if doing a 5x10, but I don't see the need.
can you provide a detail dimension on the hurrican hinge. i am designing my own teardrop in 3d and need the real dimension to add it
Sorry Jim... I didn't create the drawing of the hinge. I'm sure if you do a google search, you might be able to find those dimensions.
Where did you purchase the filon from?
Affordable RVing in Portland Oregon
How much is your build plan? I clicked on the link it did not seem to work?? Love your channel.
Hey Solo Traveler!
Thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment…. The plans are for a suggested amount of $15
USD
I've included the link below for you...
www.paypal.me/OregonBatman97741/15
Thanks again,
al
Wow, the Filon is jaw-droppingly expensive for a sheet of heavy duty plastic! I thought it might be cheaper than the powder-coated aluminum rolls a lot of the other DIY guys are using, but quite the opposite.
yes... exactly! That's why when shopping for an RV, two identical models, the one with filon will be more expensive than the aluminum sided RV. Filon is way more durable and easier to repair. Good stuff.... but, expensive! :)
Massatooshis?
Is there better materials to use? Is there better sizes or quality to substitute?
I am sure there is... didn't think there would be a need to use anything exotic.
@OregonBatman Im Homless vet living in my car in December any chance I could get one built? I live in Florida but I'm needing to go nomad and pay off my student loans 😩
Where did you purchase your Filon?
I purchased the filon from Afforable RVing in Portland, Oregon... very friendly people and great service. You can find them on Ebay as well
Is there a cost range to expect for a project like this?
Hi Pisces bro! The cost of MY build was around $6800. You can save money by using a prefab trailer and not add all of the amenities that I used. I believe some have built this trailer for less than 3K.
Al, I was on the phone with Christopher Boulter @ Boulter Plywood Corp in MA. (RE: 1/8" Benddable plywood Birch) He said they bend two ways, one is a barrel type and one sounds like it is lengthwise? He asked if the 4' comes together. I'm confused. I'm thinking I want it in the barrel shape. Is that correct? Thanks for your help. . . again!
Yes sir... You want the barrel bend. The other bend is a column, it would be 8' tall and wrap around a pole. You want the barrel bend, which would be 4' tall and wrap around a barrel :)
Perfect - thank you, thank you!
How can we access plans? I’m interested in building my own using your videos but would gladly donate to help you out.
Is this something that could conceivably be built before May 2021? Thanks for doing this
Thank you bosox2k1! All the hard part has been done in the plans, all you really have to do is make a few measurements and cut the wood then put it together. Definitely could be done by March. If you started on it now and worked at it, could have it finished by January!
There is a link in each of the video descriptions that I use for PayPal for
a suggested amount of $15 for the plans... once confirmed, I send the PDF
file for you to start building your own.
I 've included the link below for you if you are interested...
www.paypal.me/OregonBatman97741/15
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@@OregonBatman thank you! If we wanted to change some things up, is that feasible? Like overall dimensions? If we had specific questions could we reach out?
@@bosox2k1 absolutely... easy to make a 5 x 8 or bigger if needed. Feel free to email questions, I'll do my best to answer
What are the dimensions of your trailer 4X8 or 5X8 or?
Hi there... this is a 4 x 8 Teardrop, thanks for checking it out!
What was the full cost, end of day? Just want an idea so I can tackle this at once instead of having to stop, get more money, then continue.
Hello Gregory! I haven't totaled the cost for the project just yet, That will come when I finish. I budgeted my project for around $3500 when complete. We will see how close I come. The most expensive parts of the project are the frame (w/axle) and the filon. Could save $1500 if no filon and just finished with a wood finish. Use an existing frame would also save money. This project is from scratch, no used parts. Hope that helps. Cheers!
Hi I live in the UK can I buy all the supplies required to build the teardrop caravan here thanks Bryan
Good question Bryan... unfortunately, I cannot answer that. You will need to research for the material availablity in the UK. Sorry about that
@@OregonBatman that's absolutely fine thanks for your help also can I purchase the plans to make the teardrop caravan if so how much are they and is there list if tools and materials so I can find out
@@bryanthorpe10 Here is the link for the plans... no material list. All materials used is mentioned in the videos. All hardware purchased from Vintage Technologies. I have a small list of electrical components I can send if you purchase the plans: www.paypal.me/OregonBatman97741/15
Hello sir,
In your first video you mentioned that we can email you and you would email the plans so we can make the trailer together. I just do not know how to email you.
Hi there! You can email me at batman97741@gmail.com and I can let you know how to receive the plans. Thanks for tuning in!
Whats boon docking? European here
Pretty much like camping without any hook-ups. Out in the woods
In your plans for the teardrop trailer, do you have a break down of your material/'supply list?
Hi Laura, no materials list, all of the lumber needed can be calculated from the plans ands I purchased most all hardware from Vintage Technologies.
Whats the costs
You can see what the cost is at Part 55: ua-cam.com/video/DfH7tsHeP70/v-deo.html if you like
Do you pdf
Hi Patrick, if you mean, are the plans in pdf... yes. I scan all of the drawings and send in pdf format. :)
My husband and I want to build our own teardrop. Can you send us the plans? 1846 Ridgeway court
Carson city NV 89706. Thank you so much.
Hello Kelly!
You have a little catching up to do... in part 31 of the series I announced
the plans are no longer free but are still available to those that are serious about building their own Teardrop. There are over 50 pages from frame to cabin. Same drawings I used to build mine. They are set up in a way to be
followed with the videos.
I 've included the link below for you if you are interested...
www.paypal.me/OregonBatman97741/15
Check here to see what you will receive:
ua-cam.com/video/_yRy_fSPEMc/v-deo.html
Thanks again for watching!
al
@@OregonBatman Thank you, I'll send you a check soon.
Just sent you an email.
Got it... thank you!
@@OregonBatman Your Welcome