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Any poorly built trailer will have a limited lifespan no matter what material is used. I'm working on my fourth teardrop. I use wood. The other three are cruising like there is no tomorrow and should end up in the owner's wills. I suggest using the material you are most familiar with and...

A agree. I think it's just a cool thing to have. I've got a friend that has one on his trailer and I've found it to be a pain in the ass to hitch. T

WHAT???? Does that mean I have to do that too??? Sheeeeeesh. T

You have to have more weight forward of the axle than behind otherwise it will be dangerous to tow. If the problem is difficulty in moving it by hand, that might be something you just need to live with. T

Turned a couple of corners. Roof blocking and foam board. T

The roof will be insulated with 2" of foam board. There's no way the heat gain from a dark panel will enter the cabin. Almost all teardrops are built with an insulated ceiling that is also the front wall. This 'drop has insulation in the walls and the floor. T

Slow down. What brand? I'm wondering who makes a teadrop that weighs 2500 pounds. T

People talk about that issue with flexible panels. This is an ETFE panel. Renogy says it'll be fine. If it becomes an issue, I'll put a piece of plastic corrugated cardboard underneath it. T

All the spars are on and the solar panel is fitted. T

The headliner is on. Here's a quick video of installing a spar. Note the trouble light on top so I can see it from inside and be able to hit it with the crown stapler. T

I'm not there yet. But I bought them from Vintage. I think the biggee is figuring out the door seals. I've got a 3/8" seal gap and am using Trim Lock Seal with Side Bulb: Trim Lock ...It looks like it will work well but I don't have the interior sheathing on the doors yet. T

Louis is right. The walls have a shelf, or ledge the headliner sits on. That ledge is formed from the 3/4" skeleton in the wall. In the morning, I'll run a line of PL Premium down this ledge and then place the headliner on it and crown staple it in place. The spars will be glued on top of...

Dry fitting the headliner. :oops:I can't imagine doing this without the ledge on the walls. T

The so-called Road of Death doesn't look any worse than the Moki Dugway. But to answer your question, I can't believe you'll have a problem with articulation. T

Headliner ready to mount. 125" long. T

Thanks for the insight. You certainly live where things get a true test. T

Any thoughts on a proper installation? Plan A is butyl tape with a bead of poly sealant around the edges. T

Joined the headliner and scarfed together the dashboard. Is there a better name for it? T

Set the upper bulkhead and top shelf today. Cranking on the doors.

Three thumbs up on Sketchup. (y)?(y) I'm currently on my fourth teardrop and having the option of looking at the Sketchup file and re-checking the measurements has been a huge deal. T