This week I continued with my teardrop build. I was able to finish the opening for the a/c unit framed, and make the door for it. Also, after thinking about how to frame the roof structure, and being indecisive, I went forward with my original plan. I was concerned about the strength of the 2X2's I would be using for the roof. But after putting all the pieces together with glue and screws, it is really very light and strong. The roof and back now have plywood on them. My little trailer feels very sturdy and solid now.
The next step in the process is painting the inside. I've got half a gallon of left over paint, which should give me at least one coat, maybe two. I going to cover the window openings with plastic and spray paint the inside. No insulation or paneling at this point. Where I live is southeast Texas, and it may stay in the 90's until December. Besides, I bought the smallest a/c I could find, and it's rated at 5000 btu's. It should freeze us out. I think I'll take it out a couple of times and see what things I need to add or change, as I use it "Just Piddle'n."
Yep, "Just Piddle'n" is the name we came up with. Everyone needs to piddle. What's your piddle?
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| Roof framing |
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| A/C opening framed, with door. |
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| The roof is finally done. |
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| The back with plywood installed. |
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| A view of the roof, from the inside. |
Word to the wise....insulate. Preferably foam panels 1 in or 1 1/2 thick. Cut to fit and glued in place. Insulation is not the place to " skimp"! Just sayin'
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I am debating the insulation because it is such a small space, only 40 square feet. I think I will but, now I have a problem, since I have never used a small camper before, I don't know where ti place stuff, like shelves and etc. I'm thinking to finish the outside, and take it out a time or two and see where and how to place things before I build them. Thoughts?
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