Member Since: 10 Mar 2020
Location: Kent
Posts: 52
Teardrop Trailer
Whilst waiting on my rock an tree sliders and some new tyres I decided to fit my new Roof top tent and 270 degree awning to my home made teardrop trailer over the weekend. I have fitted it on 4 jacks so it can be raised and lowered to allow you to walk under it when setup but as low as possible for storage and when towing.
To say I am pleased is an under statement
I have the zip on awning to go under the tent also which will add some additional privacy to the entry of the trailer, its going to be great for the longer family camping trips. Its also great to sit back with a beer and laugh at your mates while they are still struggling with their normal tents
I just need to make a few changes to the rear hatch design now due to a small water leak over the winter, mainly due to it being left out in the cold all winter.
Best of all, its only a few bolts and everything can be easily transferred to the roof rack on the Disco if i am going for a shorter break or hopefully a few green laning trips later in the year.
Hope you all like
Roll on getting out of this lock down.
6th May 2020 8:02 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23866
Very cool. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
6th May 2020 8:14 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9424
Really cool 8)
What's inside the trailer, any photos?Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
6th May 2020 8:17 pm
Dan_W
Member Since: 10 Mar 2020
Location: Kent
Posts: 52
Thanks Both
Iguana inside the main section you have a double bed and clothes storage and the rear opens up with a kitchen area.
The rear hatch is being redone this weekend due the the leak but I am taking the opportunity to change the design a little as the hatch can be quite heavy to lift and needs lifting quite high to get under.
7th May 2020 8:38 am
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9424
Again very 8)
Gas struts could be the way forward, even the ones used on the Disco tailgate.
I have some on my trailer for the kitchen door, two would I think be sufficient for your rear doorIggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
7th May 2020 8:59 am
Dan_W
Member Since: 10 Mar 2020
Location: Kent
Posts: 52
Iguana wrote:
Again very Cool
Gas struts could be the way forward, even the ones used on the Disco tailgate.
I have some on my trailer for the kitchen door, two would I think be sufficient for your rear door
Cheers
Just had a quick look at the photos of yours in your gallery, also very cool.
I have been thinking about gas struts, that may be one of the additions I make
7th May 2020 10:09 am
Hot Tub
Member Since: 15 Aug 2017
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 1071
Looks good
All we need is the all clear to be able to meet up at The Forest Of Dean
Nice to meet the person behind who did share ideas and knowledge. As all approach things differently and have areas that others might not be so strong especially singing Welsh Collie Chauffeur Service To Barney & Rooney.
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