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4/20/2012

Teardrop American Outbacker Restoration: Paint & Awning Completed

Filed under: Teardrop Trailer Restoration — Laura Moncur @ 5:47 pm

Mike and I have finished painting the teardrop trailer and I finished sewing the awnings.

Teardrop American Outbacker Restoration: Paint & Awning Completed

You can see more pictures after the break:

The awnings worked better than I expected. It’s a great spot to change clothes without having to do it sitting in the teardrop.

Teardrop American Outbacker Restoration: Paint & Awning Completed

I have an overlapping door in the middle so it’s easy to get in and out.

Teardrop American Outbacker Restoration: Paint & Awning Completed

The screw snaps that hold them in place were the most difficult to find. I went to a local boat store, but they are also available on Amazon here: Snap, Grommet, & Rivet Tool Kit With Over 400 Pieces.

Teardrop American Outbacker Restoration: Paint & Awning Completed

The awning snaps off and stores in the trailer when we don’t want to use it.

Teardrop American Outbacker Restoration: Paint & Awning Completed

The paint on the galley looks pretty good and our little cooler fits in there perfectly.

Teardrop American Outbacker Restoration: Paint & Awning Completed

It’s not ready to camp in yet, but it’s getting closer and closer!

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4 Comments »

  1. It looks great, I like your fabric choice.

    Comment by Katie — 4/21/2012 @ 12:38 pm

  2. Love the work, I picked up this same trailer about 8 years back. A two person airbed fits perfect from corner to corner and cuts down on weight. I just started work on mine for a road trip across Colorado and Wyoming. Everyone calls it “The Egg”.

    Comment by Squirrel — 4/21/2012 @ 7:56 pm

  3. Can’t wait to take my 89 Outbacker across Colorado Wyoming and Utah this summer.. Love the awning idea, great for changing etc..

    Comment by Squirrel — 4/27/2012 @ 10:15 pm

  4. Hi Laura, thank you for such awesome website! I wanted to ask if you know the external measurements of the polyethylene pod (without the trailer?)

    I am looking to buy a Teardrop, but I am not sure if the plastic pod will fit in my utility trailer.

    Thank you :-)

    Chris

    Comment by Chris — 9/27/2013 @ 1:46 am

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