How Do Teardrop Trailer Hurricane Hinges Work?

[@OverlandTrailer]

Would you like me to do an entire video series for the DIY teardrop trailer builder? I'll share exactly how we've made our trailers at Overland Trailer since 2007. Drop your comment, thoughts, and feedback!

[@juanpinto5743]

That would be a great resource

[@OverlandTrailer]

@@juanpinto5743 I'm seriously toying with the idea. What style of teardrop most interests you? (Vintage, off road, etc)

[@juanpinto5743]

@@OverlandTrailer I would love to make a vintage teardrop, with mild off road capability. I'll probably end up with a squaredrop to save time and headaches. I'm looking into viable bunk bed options to fit 2 adults and 2 children. Most teardrops can fit 2 adults, but not 2 children.

[@OverlandTrailer]

@@juanpinto5743 Dude! That's very similar to my first teardrop trailer build. Mine did have a round profile and not a square profile. I feel the round profile has less headaches especially if you're scanning it with metal. Hopefully you can find something helpful in my very first build, Check it out right here:. www.overlandtrailer.com/learn-about-teardrop-trailers/free-teardrop-trailer-plans/

[@juanpinto5743]

@@OverlandTrailer I got to your YT channel after going over your first build. The folding bunk bed is what drew my attention. Very cool. Lots more research to do before taking the plunge into building.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Great idea on the overhang. That is something ours could benefit from.

[@OverlandTrailer]

It is a good way to keep the water way off.

[@danweiss4928]

A helpful video you made!! Thanks for taking the time.

[@OverlandTrailer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mattb3088]

Excellent idea to have the side gutter!

[@OverlandTrailer]

Thanks Matt

[@thedressingroom6815]

This was soooo hopefully thank you so much for making this video 💕💕

[@OverlandTrailer]

You're so welcome!

[@branoMTB]

hi Mark, do yo mind sharing what is the product that is used as a seal on the galley door and also black trim that is under the seal and at the edge of galley door? i am in process of building and trying to figure out the best way to go about gally and side door seal / trim. your solution looks very clean . thanks

[@OverlandTrailer]

Sure! Here is a link to all of the seals. How they are used is described on the page for each one!: overlandtrailer.com/product-category/parts/seals/

[@leeharrison8790]

Mark where can I purchase the side seal that mounted on the side that seals the hatch hatch ? & what adhesive did you use ? I need 3 .. 8ft pieces to seal my project ..

[@OverlandTrailer]

Hi Lee. Thanks for watching. We have those seals on our site here: overlandtrailer.com/product-category/teardrop-trailer-parts/teardrop-trailer-trims-and-seals/

[@leeharrison8790]

@@OverlandTrailer Thank you ! I will be purchasing them in near future ! It was just what my project needs ! I wish I could buy (3 ) 8 foot pieces instead of a 20 foot & one 5 foot .. a lot of waste & extra money ... But I will do what I need to do & pay . thanks

[@jwr754]

Would you recommend these on square drop applications too?

[@OverlandTrailer]

Hi Jonathan! Yes, there are loads of square drops out there with this hinge on it. The key is to mount it so that both halves of the hinge are on the same plane when the galley hatch is closed. Works great!

[@andynole-vf4wk]

Where did you get the black trim to fit the side walls I can't find any that wide I need 1/2" or 5/8"

[@OverlandTrailer]

We carry all of this trim in our store: overlandtrailer.com/product-category/teardrop-trailer-parts/teardrop-trailer-trims-and-seals/

[@airlandsea]

Getting close to putting one of these on my build and just wondering if there is anything that keeps the two halves of the hinge "in place". Meaning, could you actually slide the hatch half out of the trailer half or is there something that holds them "together"?

[@OverlandTrailer]

Good question. There is nothing on the ends that keeps them from sliding. However, with the weight of the galley hatch, gas struts , they usually don't move much. With that said, we've also kept the Body side a tad longer than the hatch side and then just dropped a sheet metal screw in there too.

[@lisareid7965]

Can this hinge be purchased?

[@OverlandTrailer]

Hi Lisa. Yes!:. overlandtrailer.com/product/hurricane-hatch-hinge/

[@lisareid7965]

Thank you!

[@irfaniseri4372]

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[@OverlandTrailer]

We can ship one to you in Turkey. email: [e-mail]

[@irfaniseri4372]

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[@johncrosley1]

For general information these are known as snail hinges. Fairly obvious really.

[@OverlandTrailer]

Thanks for sharing and watching John