Teardrop camper build

[Rambozo]

Pull that behind your desert brown Hummer.

And then drive over it with this



Even the trailer has all-wheel drive for the really tough stuff.

http://www.maximog.com

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Haha! I just have a old Ford truck.

And since I am using a Everlast 200DX, I will post a weld pic. It has another weld under it. And I have only practiced a little bit. This is my first real welding project. I just hope she holds together.. LOL

[jakeru]

Weld looks good - looks like you prepped it well and obtained a nicely wetted, oxide-free result! For extra strength (if needed) you could add weld fillets to the sides of that joint.

You might want to practice on some scrap material of same dimensions and joint type as used in the frame on this (for the strength-critical welds), and bend test it to failure to establish some confidence in the integrity of your welds. (If it bends or fails in the parent metals and not the weld joint, you're golden.)

Interesting project; keep us posted.

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Thanks. The bottom side will be welded as well when I flip the trailer over.

And using my ck130 torch is titties and beer. I never had to move my machine one time.

[everlastsupport]

Are you going to TIG the whole thing? Will be tough and look good but will take a little more time over MIG. x2 on Jake's keep us posted on the build.

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Are you going to TIG the whole thing? Will be tough and look good but will take a little more time over MIG. x2 on Jake's keep us posted on the build.

Yea. I would love a MIG welder. Plus with all the fab work I plan on doing, my next step might be a MIG welder. I can TIG everything. But with the prep, and time it takes to weld and all the other stuff, I might just pony up for a IMIG 200. But I would love to have a longer lead on the gun too.


I plan on building a roof rack/platform that we can sit on to watch the races. And a side rack the same width as the fender. And a ladder that goes up the side. Lots of other small stuff.

I am on the fence about it. Because it would set my build back a little bit, but I need a MIG welder. And it would make life a lot easier too....

What do you guys think?

[everlastsupport]

Yea. I would love a MIG welder. Plus with all the fab work I plan on doing, my next step might be a MIG welder. I can TIG everything. But with the prep, and time it takes to weld and all the other stuff, I might just pony up for a IMIG 200. But I would love to have a longer lead on the gun too.


I plan on building a roof rack/platform that we can sit on to watch the races. And a side rack the same width as the fender. And a ladder that goes up the side. Lots of other small stuff.

I am on the fence about it. Because it would set my build back a little bit, but I need a MIG welder. And it would make life a lot easier too....

What do you guys think?

I love the IMIG-200, get a spool gun and you have a nice long lead and can do aluminum with it. And runs on most 5500watt + generators. So flux core and and you are mobile welding..

[cbmkr]

I think that guy is the Troll Hunter from Norway

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So I am working on have almost everything together that I need to build the cabin at one time and not wait on parts. Plus I have to finish welding up the frame too. Which is taking the longest because I am doing so much extra stuff that most people don't do. Usually they just buy a trailer and bolt the cabin to it.

So here is what I got this week. By time I come in from work, it should all be there.

4 hinges. 2 for the door, 2 for the hatch: $49.23



2 new RV windows: $197.41


2 awesome fenders: $83.42


Metal taillight holders: $39.98


Mounted:


Door plunger: $10


Door lock: $38


And 10 of these for hold downs in different spots: $22



Right now TCI:$1770.04

[everlastsupport]

Looks like you have some work ahead of you. Where did you get the fenders. Very nice. I heard Norther had aluminum ones for $33 each one sale awhile back.

[225]

Looks like you have some work ahead of you. Where did you get the fenders. Very nice. I heard Norther had aluminum ones for $33 each one sale awhile back.

Here is the seller's store on eBay: http://stores.ebay.com/Johnsons-Surp...p2047675.l2563

I work on a boat, so I buy everything online haha!

As far as work goes, yes. I am trying to have everything together so when I am home, I can hurry up and build it. I only have until March. And with me working offshore,my time is very limited.

[everlastsupport]

Johnson would be a great deal if not for shipping. But still nice to know, the steel none DP were a good price.

My son is talked about working on a boat. What do you do? Looking forward to seeing the final trailer, guess we have to wait a bit.

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Johnson would be a great deal if not for shipping. But still nice to know, the steel none DP were a good price.

My son is talked about working on a boat. What do you do? Looking forward to seeing the final trailer, guess we have to wait a bit.

The complete build will be done by the end of March. The welding part will be done this week.

I am a push boat captain on the Mississippi River.

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