Teardrop Trailers

[NZRodder]

Hey People.

Sorry, I know I never post much (but I do read the board heaps) and when I do it seems to always be asking questions and advice, but I cant help it being a dumass, so not to disappoint... heres another.

I have a T-Bucket and a distinct lack of space when travelling means its time I do somthing about it. I am going to build a teardrop trailer with some small sleeping quarters, I have built normal garden trailers and the like before but building somthing with sides and a distinct shape is somthing new. Has anyone built one and if they have,
(a) - What did you construct the frame out of? I am considering using a rollcage-mandrel bender mate that can bend the shape for me out of tube but need to know if there is a better way?
(b) - Has anyone had problems with aerodynamics and maybe had the things want to act like wings and take off at 65mph?

Once I have these things sorted the rest seems to be in my capabilities.

Thanks once again guys (ooo sorry "and gals")

Chris

[Stovebolt]

Ask Simon muntz. He has a bucket and a tear drop van.

email him info@streetrod.com.au

Cheers

[InPrimer]

try wwwteardrops.net/Lilbear lots of info

[Jimv]

also tooyallrodder has oneI also have a t bucket & was thinking of building one, theres alot of websites out there & plans.
jimV

[Taildraggin]

Heres a good link on how to build one
http://www.ukhotrods.co.uk/technical/teardrop%20trailer/how_to_build_tear_drop_trailers_.htm

[Artiki]

Did one myself a couple of years ago. Very easy and great fun.
Check out...
http://www.geocities.com/artiboy69/teardroptrailer.html

[Terry]

Also check out http://teardroptimes.buzzword.com they have a section of people with Tears, sites. A mesage board, and a lot of great stuff.

I love ours and it cruizes 70-75 just fine. I see alot being built useing a Harbor frieght trailer as a frame.