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Step by Step build a teardrop camper
This is for a Download version, exactly the same as the CD version.
We are offering exclusively on eBay "Step by Step build a Teardrop camper plans."
A totally unique Step by Step book/plans with each stage meticulously explained and photographed.
Many years ago i
decided to build a teardrop camper, I searched everywhere, and all i
could find were people selling readily available free plans from the
1960s. No detail, just blown up ancient diagrams.
Nothing that was suitable for a complete novice, or anybody really.
I bought one which was basically a big piece of paper (a template) and a few pictures and a blown up diagram which was published in 1959!
So I decided to design and build my own...
I wanted it small enough so I could store it in a British size garage.
To be able to arrive at a campsite with it and in under 3 mins be enjoying my holiday.
Have all mod cons: TV, heater, running water, cooker,fridge, storage and a bit of luxury.
So i set about the task of designing one that was easy to build. I photographed ever stage of the build with over 1200 pages and photos all set out in an easy to follow format in 13 chapters. Using minimal tools, each stage is fully explained as if you have no knowledge of woodwork, metalworking or upholstery.
Hope you enjoy building your Teardrop and happy to answer any questions as you build your own Teardrop.
How much do they cost to build?
To build the trailer, with wheels and suspension units cost around £200 The main plywood body costs around £200 for all the timber and fittings To clad the exterior in Aluminum and the cost of the windows and the doors around £250 Then there is your personal choice of the internal fittings, TV, fridge, cooker, heater etc
How big is it?
The main bed inside is a double 6 foot x 4 foot bed.
The build is based
on a 8 foot x 4 foot sheet of plywood Parts can be bought as and when
you need them, so you don't have to outlay say £200 to get started. Just
buy the materials you need for the task in hand.
The 13 Chapters
Chapter 1 Building the trailer 102 pages
The first chapter deals with building the trailer that the teardrop is built on. Shows you how to cut each piece of box section and weld and construct a solid base for your teardrop before adding the wheels and suspension.
Chapter 2 Building the body 125 pages
Show you how to build the main body out of plywood and softwood. How to mark out the shape and fix it to the trailer base.
Chapter 3 Fit the door windows hatch 210 pages
In this chapter, we fit the windows and build the main door out of an old caravan door. We also built the dreaded rear hatch.
Chapter 4 Fitting the road lighting 100 pages
This chapter deals with adding rear lights, brake lights and indicators, and the trailer hook up wiring.
Chapter 5 Building the front storage unit 51 pages
Building a space saving unique storage space in the curve of the front of the teardrop camper.
Chapter 6 Building the kitchen p1 34 pages
The kitchen build is split into 3 parts. This chapter shows you how to construct an "all mod cons" kitchen with running water.
Chapter 7 Fitting the interior electrics 92 pages
The teardrop is fitted with a full mains electric
board and plug sockets for all your appliances. Shows you in full
details how to fit all.
Chapter 8 Building the kitchen p2 33 pages
Chapter 9 Building the kitchen p3 126 pages
Finally, we can finish the kitchen and fit the sink and tap and paint it in your chosen colour.
Chapter 10 Pre upholstering the interior 61 pages
This chapter deals with building the plywood panels for the upholstery, which will line our teardrop.
Chapter 11 Cladding the exterior 191 pages
Cutting and fixing the aluminium cladding to the exterior.
Chapter 12 Finishing the exterior p254 pages
Finishing the exterior, fitting the trims.
Chapter 13 Finishing the
interior 189 pages
This chapter deals with upholstering the interior panels we build in chapter 10 to give a luxurious feel.
Fixing the TV and heater and building a small flip down table.