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tom_k/mo · Post by **tom_k/mo** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:59 pm

Man Dave, that's BEAUTIFUL. Great craftsmanship. I'm sure you get plenty of comments at the campgrounds.

cv3 · Post by **cv3** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:22 pm

Very nice Teardrop!!!!! I have been looking at plans. I have a Honda Element and it has a 1500 lb tow limit. There are a number of others in the Honda Element Forum that have built teardrops but yours is as nicer than any I have seen. Good Job.

kalynzoo · Post by **kalynzoo** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:38 pm

That tear-drop is absolutely eye-popping beautiful.
We enjoy the RV vacation lifestyle, and we not travel in a 39ft Adventurer, but there was a time when the kids were in Scouts that we towed a metal tear-drop to outings. But yours is fantastic.
Your profile does not give a location, but hope if your traveling out here in the West that we cross your path in a campground.
Glad to have you as a forum friend.
Gary

juneaudave · Post by **juneaudave** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:36 pm

Thanks everyone!!! I will try to participate more (I know I will on the maintenance section...I've got some headstock headaches:) ) and will get a profile filled in. On my next project, I want to build skills in my joinery...so I'm planning to include a lot of mortice and tendon joints, and dovetails to learn how to do them well. Here are a couple more pics to give you a sense of some of the detail.

Inside, I couldn't take pics very well because of my camera. The trailer has a front shelf and rear cabinets in this cherry with ash inlays/caned theme...

This pic of the front shows a little better detail on how the cedar strips are put together...

horologist · Post by **horologist** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:30 pm

Beautiful work. I even like your choice of dog.

Did you take photos while you were building your trailer? I expect that there are many in the group that would be interested in how this went together.

Troy

juneaudave · Post by **juneaudave** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 12:45 am

horologist wrote:Beautiful work. I even like your choice of dog.

Did you take photos while you were building your trailer? I expect that there are many in the group that would be interested in how this went together.

Troy

Thanks Troy...There is a project build website with some pics. Building the SlumberMAX. I have lots of pics documenting the build, but most aren't too hot.

cocacola1012 · Post by **cocacola1012** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:10 am

Amazing job. I bet you turn heads when you pull into the RV parks..
Please don't forget to update your profile with your city and state.
PS Welcome to the forum..

major_bob · Post by **major_bob** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:43 am

For some reason I am unable to see your photo's. Will try my other computer later. Perhaps you did a "cut n paste" instead of an attachment??? Or perhaps it is totally my fault.
I look forward to seeing your work. A tear drop project has always intrigued me.

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:50 pm

Holy Cow! I've seen teardrop trailers, but yours is definitely the best ever!!!! Not just a WOW!! ------but here's a big -----
ATTA BOY, DAVE!!

jdramsey · Post by **jdramsey** » Sat Jan 09, 2010 1:00 am

Very nice workmanship. Very impressive. reminds me of the teardrop that my dad and his brother build back in high school (early 1950's) But your's is much, much nicer. I think I know the answer, but I have to ask. Why do you have a pop up over the top of the trailer? How long did it take you to complete this project?