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    Posted: 17 Oct 2011 at 4:21pm
Mine IS more like a coffin.  It isn't really a camper.  Just a place to sleep out of the weather.

 I know one guy that left Tampa with a little trailer for his dog, tent, sleeping bag etc.  He headed NE for a couple of states then went to Chicago, across the top of the country to Oregon, down to southern CO, across the southern route and back to Tampa.

Another guy left southern CA and rode to Alaska and back.  I would NEVER do anything like that!  I have considered going to New Orleans to visit a friend and then ride back.  But I'm too much of a chicken!! 

The guy from Tampa was in his 20's, the other guy was 69!

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I doubt any of these could be pulled with a bicycle, but there are some pretty neat retro plans here for teardrop campers.  One is even called the Camping Pod!  See it below:
 
I love looking at these but wouldn't trade my R-Pod for any of them.  I like being able to stand up straight too much!  Have fun looking though . . .
 
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Oct 2011 at 6:38pm
Wouldn't sheet metal be easier to work with and lighter?
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Posts: 539 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Oct 2011 at 12:11pm
Originally posted by TerryM

I want to bend a 2X2 into an arc.  The finished length, tip to tip would be 8'.  The top of the curve would be 3' higher than the ends.  How long would the 2X2 have to be?

FYI:  I'm designing a teardrop camper for sleeping only and pulled with my motorized bicycle.  The 2X2's would form the roof, spaced 2' apart.  I plan on steam heating the 2X2's then put them in a jig to hold the arch until they are dried.  Then they will stay that way.

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So, Terry -- is this what you have in mind?  (Sorry about the "coffin" comment - I was joking, but on reflection I realize it really wasn't too funny.)  These pics are interesting, so now I get the idea of what you are talking about. The guy that drew these pictures said he wasn't actually sure it would work.  You can see his comments on the website below. 
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P.S. I can hardly pedal a bicycle (at least yours is motorized) much less PULL a camper with one!
 
 
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This might sound stupid, but I would get the 2x2's with length to spare, bend them as you wish, then cut the excess ends off.  Then there is no question if you get them the exact length to begin with?
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Dang!!  Thank you!  I have no idea what all you said but I see the answer.  That be some good ciphering!

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I actually did the trigonometry to find the radius of the circle and the angle subtended by the arc because I figured I'd need it to plug into an arc calculator. Should've googled first. The arc will be 10.72502' in length. (My calculated values for angle and radius plugged in worked out to 10.72513', with a 8.00007' width and a 3.00004' height, FWIW (which is nothing, really...)).

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Posts: 1950 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Oct 2011 at 7:36pm
I was planning on using Luan but I couldn't think of the name of it!LOL  On the inside, between the studs I will put that spray foam stuff.  It should be cozy!  It might take a year to make it.  I'm in no hurry.  I was think of making the front axle like what a kid's wagon is.  That way it will follow the bike in turns a lot easier.  Then again it might not have front wheels.  Just a push down set of legs to stabilize it when I'm inside. 

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Well, I never was very good at cypher'in (unlike Jethro Bodine) but....
 
My neighbors just sold their popup and bought a home made "teardrop" sort of trailer ...but it is square.  A fellow got it about 95% done and then decided not to finish.  Their main interest is in caving (I say "caving" because I don't know how to spell the word "spelunker") but, they camp when caving.
 
Anyway, their camper has 1/4" luan plywood for the roof and walls and they painted it with a water proof epoxy paint - black and yellow with bats all over it (it really looks kind of cool).  Though a bit larger than what you have in mind, maybe the luan/epoxy paint might be worth a thought.  Good luck and keep us posted!
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Posts: 539 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Oct 2011 at 5:50pm

I'm claustrophobic myself and it sounds too much like a coffin to me!  24" wide?  I'm hyperventilating already.

But seriously, Terry - good luck!  I have faith that you and the techies here on the forum will figure it out.  Just out of curiosity, I'll stay posted on your progress.
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