OCHO
TEAR DROP TRAILER
PROCESSES
DESIGN
We modified a 1920's design. We decided on a teardrop trailer because they were lightweight, kept us close to nature, and we could tow it with a 4-cylinder car.
BUILD
We welded the steel frame to our specifications. The cabin and galley were built using standard wood-working tools and techniques.
FINISH
The shell was sealed with a 2-part epoxy finish. The epoxy is not UV stable, so we used marine paint to finish it and provide another layer of weather protection.
OUR BUILD
Progress pictures of constructing Ocho
ABOUT US
We love the outdoors. After years of tenting, we wanted a little upgrade. We wanted to be off the ground and have a better layer of protection against the changing weather of the mountains. We also liked the convenience of having all our camping gear essentially packed up and ready to roll.
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This is when we discovered the 1920's teardrop trailer design. Blair has years of experience as a mechanical designer, but neither of us had much experience working with wood. It was a learning curve for us, that resulted in a few pieces that needed to be reworked. The old adage, 'measure twice, cut once' is hard-wired into us now.
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The payoff has been rewarding, as of 2020, we're enjoying our 6th year with it exploring Alberta, British Columbia, and Montana.
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Blair and Lauren
