Feeler WTS/WTT: Tx- 90s Teardrop Trailer Overland Rebuild - Photo Heavy

WTS/WTT Asking $5k OBO... located in dallas, tx HAVE TITLE IN HAND*** Registered till Sep 2020!

Will trade for a 7x12 or 7x16 Vnose cargo trailer.

Comment and let me know what you think its worth/what you would be willing to pay for this trailer... this is still a work in progress and all photos are progress photos. Staged photos coming soon.

Ok so i have been working to rebuild an old teardrop trailer built in the 90s. It was used a few times by the original builder for camping at a deer lease and then it has sat. Light weight and pulls great! Dry weight was 740lbs when i bought it, have not weighed it with all the upgrades but i would say its closer to 1000lbs now. Its been awesome for camping trips and OHV trips! Can sleep 2 people, but its only ever been me and my dog that has camped in this.

My mom/step father shop burnt down and lost everything! This is where most of the work was done on the trailer, since the fire mods/upgrades have slowed down a bit. I am still working on this as i still have materials to install. I plan to build the cabinets in the cabin next, then i will work on the rear hatch area.

Entire build thread here....
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/fwp-fab-teardrop-trailer-build-restoration-overlandaf.549765/

Kinda recent photo: (minus interior panels, shelf, and electrical)


I have spent over $3k on the upgrade so far. I picked it up and have done the following so far....

Quick Specs: as much as i know...​

• Main cabin dimensions - 48" x 48" x 96"
• Mattress - 46" x 76" x 3"
• 3500lb axle with matching toyota 6 x 5.5 lug pattern (entire thing is 1300lbs max, says 740lbs dry on the title)
• tongue lengthened ~26"
• Bulldog 2" ball hitch (larger working parts, less lightly to rust/get stuck, more secure!)
• Tundra 17" wheels on 265/70/17 BFG KO2s (also have a matching spare)
• 100mAh deep cycle battery
• Solar Charge Controller with x2 100w solar panels
• RV Electrical box to run 12v DC & 110v AC
• Exterior 3 gang switch panel w/ voltage monitor, and dual USB ports
• new roof panel
• MaxAir 10 speed roof fan/vent
• custom roof rack
• 6'x8' canopy
• cooler cage
• tongue storage

Full Mod/Update list​

• Exterior Mods
  • All exterior lights swapped to LEDs
  • All new electrical wiring throughout
  • Replaced the rear hatch door hinges with a nice beefy piano hinge
  • Custom built roof rack by FWP Fab
    • w/quick fists for fishing poles
    • w/ 6.6' x 8.2' awning
    • 100w solar panel
  • 3 gang switch panel
    • voltage indicator
    • USB charger
  • Custom built fender wells by FWP Fab
  • New aluminum roof panel installed
  • Repainted the window frame up front
  • Custom length 3500lb axle from Southwest Wheel
    • Self Adjusting drum brakes
    • with matching toyota 6x5.5 hubs
  • 17" tundra wheels on 265/70/17 KO2s
    • matching spare
  • Extended the tongue ~26" by FWP Fab
  • Custom cooler cage by FWP Fab
  • Tongue storage box
  • 6.6' x 8.2' awning
  • Bulldog 2" ball hitch
  • new safety chains
  • New tongue jack
  • Solar power inlet next to shore power
  • RGB LED rock lights
  • RGB LED awning lights

• Interior Mods
  • It has a 3" mat but i added a mattress topper
  • Removed the old interior cabinets
  • Removed the old interior panels
  • MaxAir Roof vent
    • 10 speeds
    • reversible fan direction
    • automatic temp on/off
    • custom cut/fit LED lighting
    • will run all night without draining the battery
  • Custom storage box in the floor inside the cabin.
  • all wiring for lights/speakers in rear panel ran
  • Inteli-Power PD4045 12v/110v RV electrical panel for power management
    • built in smart battery charger
    • can recharge the battery to 90% in 3-6 hours using patented Charge Wizard technology
      
    • 4 modes (storage/normal/boost/equalization)
    • seven 110v AC branches
    • twelve 12v DC branches
  • ceiling and 1.5 wall panels installed
  • Custom cedar headboard installed
  • Custom cedar window frames
  • Temporary Shelf on the wall to hold pocket items while sleeping.
  • 110v power strip with USB ports
  • 100mAh deep cycle battery
  • Dual media receiver radio
  • pioneer 6.5 coaxial speakers in rear hatch

I also have a box of items that i bought and have not installed yet, or i decided to go another route. Either way it will come with the trailer.


Build photos: These are rough photos taken during the build. Staged photos are soon to come.

When i bought it: (i wish i had more)
(Tires were only rated up to 55mph)


original cabinets and power converter



(old and moldy canopy)

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  • New aluminum panel installed on top, gives it a "new & clean" look.

I fully reccomend a PD4045 electrical panel to anyone building a trailer and wants to run AC & DC power.



Fuse panel and battery shut off switch

solar charge controller

Solar & Shore power hookups

 

This is just a feeler thread... feel free to comment on what you think its worth or how much you would be willing to spend on a trailer like this.

No its not finished and yes im still working on it.... but this Texas summer heat will slow you down and your work shop burning down will also put a dampener on things...

 

I also plan to take a more detailed video of this during the day so you can see everything and how & that it works, and another at night so you can see the lights...

 

<<hits back button before he posts something that'll get him in trouble tomorrow>>

 

Nah no dramas in here man.

 

It needs to be cleaned up to fetch 5k. You might be able to sell it for somewhere between 1 and 2 based on these photos. Fresh paint in and out, trim pieces to hide the jagged edges, new mattress. Make it look charming to the average couple who aren't totally sure about this "camping" thing. Present it like you were selling your house (add decorative pillows, maybe a flower vase on the kitchen shelf area, and clean clean clean before photographing.)

Really it depends on how much work you want to put in it, in the DFW area 5k for a teardrop not equipped with A/C is about your absolute ceiling. It has to look damn trendy and clean to fetch that amount, but it can be done with a bit more elbow grease.

 

Well these are all progress photos... and im really just trying to see what people feel its worth. And i know that $5k is a long shot but... aim high right??? Also if this were to sell for between $1k-$2k then it would loose a few things, like solar panels & battery for sure.

I also have an AC window unit that i can include, but its old and the only way to get it to blow into the cabin is to set it infront of the front window. Which works might i add, but there isnt a way to recirculate the air like it needs to so its working all night. There is also an HondaEX 650 generator that i can throw into the sale if i get what im asking for it.

 

I would pay $2k

 

So here's your competition in case you want to get a range of the current market:

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/rvs/d/denton-great-little-teardrop/6957198990.html

https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/rvs/d/haltom-city-2003-coleman-pop-up-camper/6964461555.html

https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/rvs/d/princeton-custom-tear-drop-trailer/6943307450.html

https://texoma.craigslist.org/rvs/d/antlers-custom-built-teardrop-camper/6964556811.html

https://easttexas.craigslist.org/tro/d/lindale-teardrop-camper/6961147677.html

That last one is probably your most direct comparison. You can get there for sure if you get it in the right condition.

 

I honestly think that the 1st 2 would be the only options better than mine... however you can pay $7k for a complete and newer model (Best deal IMO), or 4k for a pop up trailer that has a lot of comforts but its not a teardrop. The others just look awful to me...

My trailer is a niche item, geared towards a toyota owner, but looking at these teardrops makes me confident in my price.

Mine has a 3500lb axle (much more beefy than any of these other trailers) with self adjusting brakes and matching toyota lug pattern, this way you can use your spare on the truck or trailer, and full size 17" tundra wheels on 265/70/17 BFG KO2 tires or clearance on trails. Solar power (200w total), with charge controller, 12v / 110v RV junction box with SLA 100mAh battery, and charger/maintainer for care free battery maintenance. It has an AC unit just not mounted anywhere and a 10 speed reversible roof vent fan. Not to mention a custom roof rack with an 6x8 awning and opening for the roof vent. All LED lighting inside and out. All new wiring throughout.

I mean this is in the final stages of being done. I feel like i could invest another $300-$500 into it for materials (need to replace what was lost in the fire) and have it completed, or REALLY close to complete. The more i do to it the more the price will go up. Im sure once it cools down i will be wanting to camp in it again and my motivation to complete it will be sparked once more.

Thanks for every ones input!

 

Lol. I have more than that in it so i wouldnt let it go for less than $4k. Also if you look at "my competition" then you will see that teardrops are not cheap.


Or if someone wants to trade me a 7x12 or 7x16 vnose trailer for this straight up!

 

how much would you pay for this???
https://texoma.craigslist.org/rvs/d/antlers-custom-built-teardrop-camper/6964556811.html

 

Took it out camping this weekend...

 

Is that underframe lighting? I never thought of that. Great way to get workspace light without blasting you in the eyes.

 

yes sir! Just RGB LEDs strips that i mounted underneath and another one on the awning. Both are controlled by the switch next to the door.

 

Made a really quick walk around video... I see that i should have taken my time and went over a few more things. I really just wanted to get some video of the lights i installed. I will probably make another one during the day so you can see everything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXw3CjPQ2rU