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Related Links
CAD Programs:
Download Turbo CAD Learning Edition 2D for free at http://www.al-ki.com/tcad/download.php#TurboCADLE
Download CADStandardLite for free at http://www.apperson.org/cadstd/lite.php
Download
AllyCAD v3.4 for free at http://www.allycad.com/
Information:
Batteries - Frequently Asked Questions http://www.uuhome.de/william.darden/carfaq7.htm
Batteries Phreds Poop Sheet http://www.phrannie.org/battery.html
Batteries Tech Tips http://www.blueskyenergyinc.com/techtips.htm
State Towing Laws http://www.rvsafety.com/state.htm
US Department of Transportation
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/Equipment/towing/index.htm
Electronics:
All Electronics http://www.allelectronics.com
Jameco Electronics
http://www.jameco.com/
Super Bright
LED http://www.superbrightleds.com/
General:
Austin Hardware - Door Hardware http://www.austinhardware.com/
DeWalts RV - RV Incidentals http://www.rvlifestyles.net/Order.aspx?Magic=AKBVX0206051811673
Harbor Freight Sales- Source for Basic Trailer
http://www.harborsales.net/index.cfm?categoryID=3
Hatch Gas Lift Hardware http://www.spdhardware.com/index.htm
J C Whitney http://www.jcwhitney.com/
Red Trailer Another Great Trailer Source, especially 5'x8' http://www.redtrailers.com (A Sponsor)
SPD Hardware - Door Hardware http://www.spdhardware.com/ml16.htm
T J Trailer Parts http://www.tjtrailers.com/store/
West Marine http://www.westmarine.com/
Windows and Hinges Great Teardrop Source http://www.teardrops.net/LilBear/parts.html
High Tech Wood Preservation Products:
Rot Doctor http://www.rotdoctor.com/products/product.html
Liquid Roof Products:
Ames Research Labs - Elastometric Roofing http://www.amesresearch.com/roof%20coatings.htm#mx
Kool Seal Roof Products http://www.koolseal.com/
Snow Roofing Systems
- Elastometric Coating http://www.snowroof.com/
Things 12 Volt:
12 Volt Side of Life and Battery Information Great Information http://www.ccis.com/home/mnemeth/12volt/12volt.htm
Optima Deep Cycle Batteries Cutting Edge Battery Design http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/
Batteries Poop Sheet by
Phred Tinseth http://www.phrannie.org/battery.html
Woodworking:
Woodworking Plans http://absolutelyfreeplans.com/WORKSHOP%20PROJECTS/workshop_projects.htm
Teardrop
Plans, Parts and Ideas
Kuffle Creek:
If you want to buy any other plan, I recommend that you consider the Classic Camping Trailer Series by Kuffel Creek Press. The Cubby Teardrop Plans, written by Kevin Hauser, are among the best. This plan is a true step-by-step guide for building a Teardrop on a 4 x 8 Harbor Freight Trailer. No welding is needed. Many people have successfully built a Cubby Teardrop from these plans. Each step is covered. It is a complete build guide including a water system, ice box, detail shop drawings with measurements, and more. There are over 100 pages and lots of pictures. The plan comes on CD or in a notebook. I purchased the CD. Contact Kevin at www.kufflecreek.com
Others:
Teardrop Parts Vintage Parts and Reproductions
http://teardropparts.com/parts.htm
Lil Bear Teardrop Parts A Nice Supplier http://www.teardrops.net/lilbear/parts.html
Desert Teardrop Plans http://www.desertteardrops.com/
Teardrop Plans
http://www.teardrops.net/plans01.html
CAD Designs of Teardrops and Other Tiny Trailers a hobby of Andrew, from England
http://www.angib.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/teardrop/tear00.htm
Tiny Teardrops - Lots of links
and examples here. http://www.tinytears.cc/links.html
Outback Tear Drop - Construction Pages
http://www.outbackteardrop.com/
Retro Teardrops -
Other examples http://www.retroteardrop.com/builders_links.php
*Tiny Travel Trailers
- My Favorite Teardrop Forum http://www.mikenchell.com/
Yahoo Teardrop Group Sign In http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/teardropcampers/links
Teardrop Trailer Web Ring http://q.webring.com/hub?ring=teardropper
Free Scans of Vintage Plans:
There is an eBay seller with
multiple auctions and web sites containing headings such as:
"75 Hotrod Teardrop & Vintage Travel Trailer Plans"
"75 Camper Teardrop
Vintage Travel Trailer DIY"
"Teardrop & Vintage
Camper Trailer Plans CD Hotrod $$$"
"Hotrod Teardrop &
Vintage Camper Trailer Plans CD"
These CD's contain pictures
and text taken from other web sites, which the seller of the CD is using
to put money in the bank. Please don't fall for this questionable effort to part you from
your money. If you buy these CDs you will find images of old magazine
articles have been scanned and converted to Adobe Acrobat Reader ©
format. This has decreased the quality of
some of the images.
You will also find that this vintage information that does not meet todays
standards for highway safety when building trailers.
Did you know that almost all of these historic articles and images can be viewed for free for private use. If you want to study the history of Teardrops, or research how early Teardrops were built, visit the free web sites firsthand. Put your money into your Teardrop.
http://www.tinytears.cc/scans.html
http://www.jpjennings.com/home/TeardropTrailer/MechanixTD/TrailerforTwo.htm
http://www.bobsteardrop.com/Other_designs.htm
http://www.socalteardrops.com/Adobe%20PDF%20Files/MechanixIllustratedTeardrop.pdf
Teardrop Manufacturers and Builders
Aero Tear Company http://www.aerotear.com/
Camp Inn http://www.tinycamper.com/
Cozy Cruser http://www.cozycruiser.com/
Dakan Mountain http://www.dmtears.com/
Happy Trails http://www.happitrails.com/
Hunter Shadow http://www.mrglobal.com/teardrop.html
Lil Guy http://www.teardroptrailersexpress.com/
PT Snoozer http://www.ptsnoozer.com/
Steve Frederick Custom Builder http://www.steve-frederick.com/intro
L. Daddona a "Bare-Bones" Builder http://www.geocities.com/len19070/Bare_Bones_Trailers.html
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