Overview
This package is for builders who want to start from scratch and cut out their own parts. (You do not need to purchase this option if you are building from a kit.)
The Teardrop Camper "Plans & Manual Only" option includes full-sized patterns for every part in the camper and the spiral bound assembly manual, lavishly illustrated with more than 1,000 drawings and full-color photos. There's also a 40-page Plans Builders Supplement to guide you through the additional steps of building the Teardrop Camper from scratch. Materials lists and tool lists are included.
Patterns and instructions are included in this package for the optional galley module and storage box.
Plans and instructions are in both metric and imperial measurements.
Patterns comprise six large sheets, over 100 lineal feet in total, laser-printed for minimal distortion and shipped in a roll.
The level of detail is several orders of magnitude greater than what you can expect from an old magazine article and plans of that caliber.
There are various ways to transfer the patterns to the plywood. Our favorite method is to use an awl or an ice pick to indent the plywood:
Then simply connect-the-dots freehand:
Use a small circular saw and/or a saber saw to cut out the parts.
For smaller parts, the full-sized patterns may be glued to the plywood with spray adhesive, and cut on a bandsaw.
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We’re here to help with any questions you might have during the build process.
