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cjlangellier

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Join Date: Oct 2021

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First Name: Cody

Location: Westmont, Illinois

Camper(s): 5x12 home built teardrop
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Completed 5x12 Build in Chicago Suburbs

November 3, 2021, 03:37 PM

Hello everyone. My wife and I built our teardrop trailer this spring. I have a detailed build journal on tnttt.com, but I wanted to share some pictures of our build here. I'll include the link to my full build journal but the highlights are as follows.

Frame: 1992 Starcraft Pop-up camper
Suspension: Timbren 3500lb straight axle conversion suspension.
Axle: 3500lb Dexter with brakes
Tires: 31" BF Goodrich All Terrain KO2
Queen Bed with head board storage
100AH AGM Battery
100W Renogy Solar Panel and Renogy solar controller with DC/DC charger

Full Build Journal: http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=73740

We were luck enough to break our trailer in on a 2 week tour of Denver, The Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Glacier National Park and the Badlands. We are looking forward to meeting some of you all at future Tear Jerker meet ups! Hopefully you enjoy the pics and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
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cjlangellier

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Join Date: Oct 2021

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First Name: Cody

Location: Westmont, Illinois

Camper(s): 5x12 home built teardrop
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November 3, 2021, 03:41 PM
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Bob Ruger

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Join Date: Feb 2020

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First Name: Bob

Location: Virginia Beach, VA.

Camper(s): Home made Teardrop
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November 4, 2021, 09:44 AM

That is one beautiful Teardrop you have built. Enjoy your journeys.
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cjlangellier

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First Name: Cody

Location: Westmont, Illinois

Camper(s): 5x12 home built teardrop
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November 5, 2021, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by Bob Ruger View Post

That is one beautiful Teardrop you have built. Enjoy your journeys.

Thanks for the kind words Bob! We spent nearly 20 nights in it this year. Not too bad for not having it on the road until mid July!
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Steve T.

Join Date: Nov 2019

Posts: 188

First Name: Steve

Location: Bartlett ,Illinois

Camper(s): A home built Standy Teardrop Hybrid and a 1951 Silver Streak Clipper
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November 5, 2021, 06:12 PM

Well done, from another Flatlander!
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Zach

Join Date: Aug 2019

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First Name: Zach

Location: Hanover, PA

Camper(s): 1971 Serro Scotty 15' Hilander

"Life is about the journey, not the destination!"
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November 9, 2021, 10:59 AM

Looks like an awesome rig! Great job!
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Rodney Squaredrop

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Join Date: Nov 2021

Posts: 21

First Name: Rodney

Location: New Lenox, Illinois

Camper(s): Custom Homemade 5x10 SquareDrop.

"Home Made 2022 5x10 Squaredrop"
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January 4, 2022, 04:24 PM

Good Job. Seems we live close to each other!
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soulembrace

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Join Date: Dec 2021

Posts: 22

First Name: Eric

Location: decatur, alabama

Camper(s): Tiny Camper Company Rugged Rhino
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January 5, 2022, 04:46 PM

nice!

There's magic in the woods,
if you know where to look for it.
- Pete's Dragon
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cjlangellier

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Join Date: Oct 2021

Posts: 22

First Name: Cody

Location: Westmont, Illinois

Camper(s): 5x12 home built teardrop
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January 10, 2022, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by Rodney Squaredrop View Post

Good Job. Seems we live close to each other!

Hey Rodney! It looks that way. Maybe we'll see you out at one of the Tearjerker events this year. We are going to try to make at least 1 event.
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cjlangellier

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Join Date: Oct 2021

Posts: 22

First Name: Cody

Location: Westmont, Illinois

Camper(s): 5x12 home built teardrop
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January 10, 2022, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by soulembrace View Post

nice!

Thanks!
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