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| We started with 2x2 square tubing for a strong frame. |
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| We added larger wheels for better towing. |
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| Sides were cut from a 4x8 sheet of 1/4 oak plywood. |
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| Floor was a 1/2" sheet of plywood. |
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| Didn't look like much at the beginning ... |
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| We used a Benroy plan off the internet and made changes to suit us! |
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| 1x2 pine for framework. |
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| Made hubby try it as it didn't look big enough to hold us! |
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| We used wainscoting for the inside. Great to work with to shape around the curves and a nice look in the end! |
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| This shows the wainscoting on the ceiling & the roof vent. |
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| Building the doors - "store bought" just didn't look right! |
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| Added a piano hinge and we're set! |
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| We used 1/2" sheets of styrofoam insulation. Fit & works perfectly! |
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| Plywood doesn't BEND well so we scored the back - just cut through one ply with a router and then pushed it down onto glue (Liquid Nails). |
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| Making the bows for the hatch and rounded corners of the Teardrop - we drew the arc on a sheet of plywood, then attached blocks/nails to form the arc. Thin strips of wood were cut and bent to the shape needed then glued together and clamped overnight to form the depth we needed. When released they held their shape perfectly! |
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| Kitchenette was kept simple. There's a small shelf at the top for spices & small things. Then a deeper shelf for larger items. Below the counter we have a large compartment (we added a curtain) to house dishes, pots/pans, etc., and two drawers for silverware or whatever. (NOTE: We installed an electrical outlet just above the counter.) |
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| Basic door handles. (NOTE: Windows slide up to open & have screens!) |
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| Hatch was easily the hardest part but has held up beautifully! |
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| Another piano hinge & we're good to go! |
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| Next couple pictures show the scoring on the back of the plywood! |
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| Looking up at the inside of the hatch before we added the insulation. |
