Complete Illustrated Guide
The Handmade Teardrop Trailer guides readers step-by-step through the journey of designing and building your own pull-behind tiny trailer from scratch in your garage .
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(Plus, more tips and tricks from the Weekndr workshop!)Start with a plan.
When tackling a do-it-yourself project of this size in your garage, planning and preparation is essential. Sketching is a great way to work out the details before you build.
Safe and sound construction.
A sturdy frame with a high quality exterior skin ensure that your hand-built trailer will be safe and waterproof for years.
Design the details.
Select the best materials and techniques to finish your trailer, and dress it up in style with hardware, trim, and custom details.
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Learn everything you need to know to build your own teardrop trailer
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The Handmade Teardrop Trailer Hall of Fame
The Wingtip Teardrop
Inspired by the iconic men’s shoe and the wing of a 400A jet airplane, this handmade teardrop trailer hit the road as an instant classic.
Campenarti Teardrop
Dave Moult’s spectacular Steampunk teardrop trailer inspired a half-decade of custom builds that followed
The 'Lovebird' Teardrop
This jaw-dropping, copper-wrapped creationg draws inspiration from Steampunk and the DIY community
Canvas Caravan Teardrop
Glenn Ross of B.C. Canada built his unique canvas-wrapped teardrop trailer with water resistance top of mind.