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DESIGN YOUR OWN B
uilding your own tiny trailer from scratch starts with inspiration, but it takes grit and a good design to succeed. Also keep in mind that when you commit to a DIY project as large as a teardrop trailer, you’re also making a commitment to neighbors and strangers with whom you share parking spots and public roads. I won’t beat around the bush: let’s make it our pledge not to build a cut-rate trailer that makes the rest of the world suffer in its presence. Visual and aesthetic design are important. Your trailer should be something that you’re proud to tow. But that’s just for looks. A focus on structural integrity and drivability is also a top concern. Your trailer should tow safely on public roads in all weather and driving conditions. There’s also the issue of health and safety. A trailer that leaks water can quickly grow mold or mildew and become uninhabitable. Preventing water intrusion and managing the water that does sneak through the cracks should be a top concern with every design decision you make.