How To Make a Teardrop Trailer Frame & Add Axle-less Suspension

This video is all about re-doing an aluminum utility trailer frame to prepare it for a teardrop camper. I am starting w/ a 5.5' x 10' frame and adding electric brakes, a Timbren Alxe-less suspension and off-road tires.
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[@danburch9989]

By removing thge upper frame rails, you've probably found that the trailer now has a LOT of flex and twisting movements. Putting a teardrop on it won't restore all of the rigidity of the original trailer frame. I believe the original axle was also part of the structure to keep the frame stable. Good luck on your project. Hope it turns out better than I think it will.

[@johnwildwest1]

I like it, where those top 3 bolts attaching the suspension strengthen that area, ALU there is very weak.

[@Grunt49]

This will give you years of fun!

[@mowguy1]

This should be a great project. I built a teardrop in 2007 and have many miles and smiles and still going. I like the beefy off road suspension you used. I might have to build another one.

[@Surfmus]

All that cutting definitely weakened the construction of the trailer. I hope the teardrop is very light. Good luck with the build.

[@SkibidiWaPaPaPaPa]

I'm not a mechanical engineer, but I'd consult with one regarding the timbren axle less suspension being attached to L brackets.

[@Atlantismonkey40]

For the cost of the trailer and all you removed and replaced parts. Did you look at having a fabrication shop make a trailer frame? I mean where you are know with the modification. I understand there are expensive add on’s. Very interested in the final product. Seems your thinking of many modifications. Looking forward. Really enjoy your content.

[@QTofLBF]

I respect your decision to go this route, but I'm curious, did you look into building it from scratch from aluminum stock? Seems like a lot of extra work to break it down and rebuild, and possibly more expensive? I'm just wondering bc I am thinking of building a teardrop soon and am gathering info. 😁

[@MCsCreations]

It's really looking great, Linn! 😃

[@alandickson1629]

Would have been nice to see boxed aluminum frame. Angle alu frame may twist if under load or high torque. Nice Timbren axles.

[@Wildevis]

I am totally fascinated by the process as this is totally out of my comfort zone lol

[@mowguy1]

I had a frame fabricated for a 1967 silver streak, it took 2 yrs of waiting. This is for the why didn't you have a frame built people. Yes is work to tear down the frame but they went and bought it and work started.

[@Kkuts37]

Super COOL project! Coming along nicely!

[@markchoitz443]

what a neat project - good luck with it!

[@MikeGrayM70]

My truck can tow up to 2,500 lbs. I hope to keep my camper at 2,000 or less. I'm looking forward to seeing more of this project. :)

[@jeanloreaud9282]

Joli début,bon courage pour la suite à bientôt salut Jeannot 😉🛠🛠

[@johnrwallace]

Nice! can't wait to see how it turns out!!

[@wolfman75]

Looking Good So Far!!!! Thank You!!!!👍😎

[@diginomad6016]

I always hit like and continue watching the video.

[@rumamazumder7956]

Mam i also making 1 teardrop but i have no idea thanks for making that video now i see and take experience for your video and make better teardrop