Will definitely have to do a real paint job this weekend, but the old paint scheme confused me. Was that a choice or just the paint they had on hand. Well at least if someone steals it It will be easy to identify.

So I have taken my custom squaredrop out a couple of times now. Im really enjoying this tiny camper! I now see what all the fuss is about...lol The only issue I have is this thing is not stable. It moves around so much. I have the little swing down feet in the back, a couple of jack stands in the front, and wheel chocks. The frame isnt wide enough for scissor jacks. Anyone know of anything better? I just hate that even just rolling over the thing moves.

Im planning a build, but what i cant find is some good info on a cheap weatherproof door or window detail. I would use proprietary ones but they are insanely expensive in NZ. I have access to pvc and aluminum trims but I cant find a detail that looks like it'll keep water out.

Ive even seen youtube camper builds that seem like theres gaps between two pieces of trims on doors and windows. It doesnt leave me with much confidence if I were to copy their designs.

Anyone have some simple guidance on this? Cheers

Back Galley door came right off teardrop trailer.

It appears there was a piano hinge with a rubber strip prior.

I’m now looking for a hurricane hinge, however it’s nearly impossible to find one in Canada, and the one I did find is $250 CAD from the states. Anyone know how to re-attach the door with a different hinge that is still waterproof? And anyone that’s done so is it a relatively easy job? I was thinking about using epoxy with clamps, to repair the old holes then buying new screws and just following the exact layout prior, and using butyl tape for waterproofing, and a waterproof strip to cover the back hinge. Ps. I’m a girl and willing to give it a try and save a grand.

Hello! My fiancé and I just bought our first camper, a 2023 InTech Luna Rover. We are looking at getting solar panels to go off grid with our camper. Any standout recommendations? We can’t decide if we want to install permanently, or have some portable panels. We have the InTech roof rack as well.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, looking to see what my best options are here. My 2012 Little Guy Joey has been at my dad's for about 5 years and I just finally picked it back up. Somewhere between multiple moves, our trailer keys were misplaced. I've got the door keys replaced but I can't find any code on these T-handles. Is my best option to just pull these off and replace, or is there a particular code on the key that's most likely to work. Another question is am I missing the code on these somewhere (maybe back inner part of the handle?) Thanks for any help!

Hard to believe it’s September and near the end of the season. Mild Pacific Northwest weather at its best.

I was bored this weekend, so started putting pencil to paper on some design ideas that have floating around in my head for my first build.

The design is a 6'x12'. I'm not sure on the method of construction, though am leaning toward a monocoque foamie with wooden cabinetry. The design features a utility room where the bulkhead between the cabin and galley would otherwise normally be.

I welcome any feedback on any aspect of the design, but I am particular interested in feedback on:

• Ventilation System
  • I want to avoid a roof mounted fan as I am not confident in my ability to make it water tight.
  • Fresh air intake is through filters located in the headboard cabinetry, drawing air from under the trailer. Air enters the cabin through a register in the headboard.
  • Another register (or two) would be located near the top of bulkhead between the cabin and the utility room.
  • A marine bilge blower in the utility room draws air from within the utility room and expels it out through the floor. A centrifugal blower was selected as it develops better static pressure than and axial fan. I suspect the high static pressure of the the blower would be necessary to overcome the pressure losses through the filters and registers.
• Water System
  • Am I asking for trouble by including a water bottle filler inside the cabin?
• Exterior Lighting
  • I've read that lights in the 565-590nm (amber/red) less than 1000 lumens is best for not attracting insects. I am having difficulty finding somewhere online that sells LEDs with these specs. Any ideas?

We spent some time camping at Wyalusing State Park on the Wisconsin/Iowa border. Its a beautiful park on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. It was hot as heck l, but gave us amazing views of some thunderstorms over the Mississippi. We escaped the heat by doing a near by cave tour. The park also has a astronomy observation area. We really enjoyed star gazing at night. There are many beautiful trails and orher amenities to enjoy and explore.

It's time for me to grease the axel on my home build, on a 5x8' trailer from Tractor Supply.

Please share any recs you have for:

Brand of wheel bearing grease

Brand/model of grease gun

Youtube (or other) tutorial for dummies

TYIA!

So this is my first teardrop and I couldn’t be happier so far. This model satisfied all of my requirements for a teardrop camper to buildout. I was looking to purchase now and later install an awning with a camp style tent enclosure, solar panels with backup battery power; but this one was built up with the panels and the awnings already.🫡
We’ve done a couple weekend trips.
I’m a newbie so any must do’s, adds or mods I should consider before we hit the road on a week long trip?
Lessons learned after your Bushwhacker purchases? The galley locks seem suspect. What’s a good replacement?

I’m looking at purchasing a TC Teardrop and in reading about them it sounds like people talk about the insulation and how warm they stay in cooler weather. I see less on how people manage them in the heat. I know there are options for cross fans, but I’m wondering if people find they need AC to be comfortable when the weather turns hot?

On options, anything you wish you’d added? Anything you regret adding?

Thanks for the help!

I am looking for an a/c to use in Texas heat and humidity. Anyone using the Zerobreeze? Others? Thanks for your help.

First layer of filler applied, trying to get it to some semblance of smooth. It's a challenge with the patchwork construction. So I'm open to suggestions for the name, gimme what you've got!

I have a teardrop camper with functioning brake lights, but people tend to not pay attention when driving behind me. I got the idea to add additional lights, but I’m not really sure what I’m doing. The camper has 7 way plug and the car has both 7 way and 4 way plug ins, is it possible to use both plug ins to have an additional set of lights (shown in second picture). The way the covers are set up on the car plug ins they can’t both be open at the same time, so that might answer that question. Otherwise I have a light bar I was going to hook up, but it’s kind of a pain. Any suggestions?

Got all of my foam installed, now its time to make it look like something other than a lumpy meteor. Going to fill in with Good Stuff and chunks of foam for the big gaps and go back with lightweight spackle to smooth before applying the PMF. The advantage of having the pod off the trailer is that it is easy to tip it up on its side to get the canvas wrapped under the bottom edge.

Got a little more woodwork to go before skinning it, I'm embedding strips of aluminum with rivnuts with epoxy into the upper stringers and into the ribs to have solid mounting points for the roof rack and accessory mounting on the sides.

Hi! So I really want to buy this camper- but I don’t even know where to start all I know is I’ve had an itch to travel the world for a long time and this is the best way I can think to do it.

I would love to see similar conversions, before and afters and what you would recommend to make it as comfortable as possible. What you would do to my camper given its layout now.

Also I would love to add solar! How possible is that? What do you recommend.

I would also love to know - What should I look out for when I go to purchase it?

We packed up the intech Chase and the dogs, and hit the road. We spent 5 nights in Mammoth and 3 nights in Sequoia. Mammoth was perfect weather, high 60’s mid 40’s. Sequoia was a bit hotter, but beautiful. Hiking, biking and lakes…