Teardrop Trailer
We took some time this spring to build a teardrop trailer, designed by Chesapeake Light Craft. It comes in a CNC cut kit. Assembly is a little involved, but it comes with a step by step instruction manual that makes the process straight forward. The camper shell is built from thin okume plywood, puzzle scarfed to length and stitch and glue assembled, sheathed in fiberglass for strength and weatherproofing. The shell can be mounted on a wide variety of small boat and utility trailers. We opted for a lightweight aluminum Trailex trailer customized to the footprint of the the teardrop shell. I spent a few weeks this summer living out of it – it’s dry, cozy, and with a six inch mattress is a big step up from tent camping. Over the winter we’ll finish out the interior and add a foam headliner to give it a little insulation and reduce condensation.