So-Cal Teardrops
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Fact Sheet

CNC Router At So-Cal Teardrops we use only premium materials in the construction of our “Hand Made” trailers. Through state-of-the-art methods, our modern edition of this "vintage" trailer, exhibits the utilization of today's technologies through the use of CAD design, CNC routers, and exclusively engineered extrusions and components. All of these elements ensure superior fit and finish, and lightweight durability.

 

Build Definition

Chassis:
• Frame Construction
o 2”x2”x0.09”Wall Square Tube welded assembly for Road and Cross Over Chassis
o 2”x3”x0.13”Wall Rectangular Tube welded assembly for Off-Road and Extreme Off-Road chassis
o 14 L-Bracket cabin mounts
o Fenders – Round for Road packages
o Fenders – Rectangular for Cross Over & Off-Road packages
o Fenders – Tubular Rectangular for Extreme Off-Road package
ï‚§ Note: Tubular Fenders are an option for Off-Road package
o Rear Hatch Latch bracket (not available for 408-Buzzard)
o Receiver front tube
o Receiver Rear tube
o Sandblasted & coated for environment conditioning
o Stabilizer Jack with Foot tongue location
o Standard Triangled Tongue
o Optional – Extended Tongue adds 16 inches to overall length (Standard for Extreme Off-Road package)
o Optional – 1-1/4” side receivers for accessories (Standard for both Off-Road and Extreme Off-Road packages)
o Optional – Rear Stabilizer Jack circular receivers (Standard for both Off-Road and Extreme Off-Road packages)
o Optional – 2nd front Stabilizer Jack circular receiver (Standard for both Off-Road and Extreme Off-Road packages)
o Optional – Diamond plated floor (requires extended tongue to be installed)
o Optional – Under chassis spare tire mount
o Optional – Rear Bump Rails
o Optional – Pneumatic Tire for Stabilizer
o Optional – Plastic wheel for stabilizer
• Suspension
o 2000lb Leaf Spring Straight Axle up to 4.5’ wide chassis
o 3500lb Leaf Spring Straight Axle starting with 5’ wide chassis
o 15” Rims and Road Tires for Road Package (26” tire size)
o 15” Rims and ALT Tires for Cross Over and Off-Road packages (26 to 30” tire sizes)
o 16 to 17” Rims and Mudd Tires for Extreme Off-Road Packages (can accommodate up to 40” tires)
ï‚§ Note: 16” Rims and Mudd Tires are optional for Off-Road package
o 2 Safety Chains
o Baby Moon Hubcaps for Road Models only
o Optional – Shocks (Standard for Extreme Off-Road package)
o Optional – Electrical brakes (only available with 3500lb axle package)
o Optional – Brake Controller
o Optional - Safety Breakaway system
o Optional – Airbag shock system only available with Extreme Off-Road package (require tongue box for air compressor, reservoir, and plumbing)
• Electrical
o Lights – Running Side markers, Brake Lights, Turn Signal, Reverse and Emergency
ï‚§ Note: for round fenders Brake/Turn/Emergency/Reverse are located on fender facing AFT
o Hitch – 7-Pin Wire Harness
o Optional – Pre-wired for Solar System
o Optional – Pre-wired for 110v shore power
o Optional – Ground Lights
o Optional – Wiring harness and connectors for Airbag system
Cabin:
• Frame Construction
o 9 & 13 Ply Baltic Birch for floor, walls, ceiling, doors and hatch
o UV Lacquer is applied twice to all pieces
o 1” Foam Insulation installed in ceiling and flooring giving a R8 cabin value
o 4” memory, tri-folder, foam mattress (Full & Queen is dependent on chassis width)
o Hinges are aircraft aluminum
o Seams are silicone adhered with Aluminum flashing all around exterior
o Skins are aircraft anodized aluminum
o Trims are aircraft aluminum and fastened with Stainless Steel hardware
o Weather stripping “P” and “D” seals used for all open exposed areas
o Optional – Roof Top Tent access hatch (requires vent fan relocation)
o Optional – Skylight in front bulkhead
o Optional – 7” Side Fans
o Optional – Side Portal Windows
o Optional – Rock Guard Skin on forward bulkhead
• Doors, 2 ea (Exception for 408-Buzzard has one door)
o 12”x18”x1.0” Sliding Window with Bug Screen for each side
ï‚§ Note: 408 Buzzard 2nd window is mounted on wall on drive side
o Pull Latch interior locking
o Stiffener brace pull handle
o Curtain Rod Clips and Bungee Cord
o Outer Edge Seal
o Inner Cabin Wall Edge Trim
o Hinge, Aluminum
o Optional – Double Edge Door Seal (Standard for both Off-Road and Extreme Off-Road packages)
o Optional – 2nd Door for 408-Buzzrd
• Electrical
o 7” Vent Fan, Ceiling mounted
o 12v Circuit Breaker Panel
o Battery Charger for Group 24 Battery
o Done Light, Ceiling
o Group 24 Battery, 100AMH, AGM
o Light Bar, Hatch
o Shore Power switch
o License Plate mount with Light
o Optional – 14” Vent Fan
o Optional – SCT Battery bracket
o Optional – Generator Outlet either interior, and or, exterior
o Optional – Gooseneck Reading Lights (2ea)
o Optional – Group 31, 100amh, AGM Battery
o Optional – License Plate mount with LED Light
o Optional – Lithium Battery, 100amh
o Optional – Premium Interior Lights (Includes 2 dome lights and Gooseneck Reading Lights)
o Optional – Porch Lights
o Optional – Watson Battery Monitor
o Optional – Pre-wired solar system includes:
ï‚§ 500w, Pure Sign, 12v to 110v, Inverter
ï‚§ MPPT Charger
ï‚§ Power Resource Switch
ï‚§ Exterior Solar Panel Outlets
ï‚§ Wiring Harness
o Optional – Cooler Combo ref/frz 30 to 50 qt
o Optional – 1.5cubic inch capacity Dorm style ref/frz
• Galley Hatch (excluding 408-Buzzard)
o 9 & 13 Ply Baltic Birch for ribs, stringers, and interior skin
o UV Lacquer is applied twice to all pieces
o 1” Foam Insulation installed in hatch pockets giving a R8 cabin value
o Hinges are aircraft aluminum
o L-Handle Lockable latch
o Seams are silicone adhered with Aluminum flashing all around exterior
o Skins are aircraft anodized aluminum
o Trims are aircraft aluminum and fastened with Stainless Steel hardware
o Weather stripping “P” and “D” seals used for all open exposed areas
Cabinetry:
• Interior
o Upper Shelves
o Mid-Section countertop
o Lower and beneath shelves
o LR/LH Cup holders
o Optional – Upper Flip Down Doors
o Optional – Mid-Section Doors
o Optional – Lower Flip Down Doors
o Optional – Marine Style (Standard for Extreme Off-Road package)
o Optional – Headboard with cubbies
o Optional – Flip Down Bunk Bed (front, and or, rear bulkheads)
o Optional – Bedside headboard flip down shelves
o Optional – Pass thru screen, and or, door
• Galley
o Countertop – Laminated wood print
o Drawer – beneath cooktop
o Pocket – behind cooktop
o Upper shelve
o Mid-Section pockets
o Mid-Section Pass thru
o Optional - Marine style (dependent on road package, but standard for Extreme Off-Road Package)
ï‚§ 4’ wide chassis Beneath Cooktop 2 drawers
ï‚§ 5’ wide chassis Under countertop full set of drawers
o Optional – Mid-Section Drawers
o Optional – Pass thru screen, and or, door
o Optional – Side pantry slide shelve (not available for Marine full set cabinetry)
o Optional – Cooler Combo Side Slide and Tray (Only 4’ wide chassis)
o Optional – Cooler Combo Lengthwise Slide Tray (Only for 5’ wide chassis)
o Optional – Rear extended mobile countertop
o Optional – Side mounted mobile countertop
• Electrical
o Interior Electronic Panel - Radio, Bluetooth, 12v
o Interior Electronic Panel – 12v outlet
o Interior Electronic Panel – USB outlets, 2ea
o Interior Electronic Panel – Light Switches
o Interior Electronic Panel – Voltmeter
o Galley Speakers
o Optional – 12v Outlet either interior or galley or both
o Optional – 110v Outlet either interior or galley or both
GAS:
• Cooktop, 2-Burner cooktop
• 18” Propane hose with regulator
• Optional – 5lb Propane tank (requires exterior wall mounting bracket)
• Optional – 10lb Propane tank (require exterior wall mounting bracket)
• Optional – 5lb Exterior Propane Mounting Tubular Cage
• Optional – 10lb Exterior Propane Mounting Tubular Cage
• Optional – Mobile grill (requires 1-1/4” auxiliary receiver mounting post)
• Optional – Propane plumbing for Tankless Hot Water Tank
HVAC:
• Hard install 6,500 btu propane furnace
• Hard install AC/Heating unit 10,500 btu
• Mobile AC unit 2,300 btu unit
Storage:
• Optional - Expanded Metal Cage with Locking Lid (requires extended tongue if including tongue box)
• Optional - Tongue Box (require extended tongue if including expanded metal cage or side wings)
• Optional - Expanded Metal Side Wings (requires extended tongue)
• Optional – MAC Tie Downs (1 set)
• Optional - Roof Top Basket (requires mounting brackets)
• Optional - Roof Top Flat Rack (requires mounting brackets)
• Optional - Roof Top Cross Bars (require mounting brackets)
• Optional - Under Mattress storage bin
Water:
• Optional - 15 to 19 gallon freshwater tank system for 4’ wide chassis with SAGVIC valve
• Optional – 19 to 30 gallon freshwater tank system for 5’ wide chassis with SAGVIC valve
• Optional – 19 Gallon freshwater tank with hand pump (mounted in front of forward bulkhead)
• Optional – 1.4 Gal/Min Tankless Hot Tank with metal cabinet
• Optional – 5 gal Cassette toilet
• Optional – RotoPax freshwater Jerry Can
• Optional – Side mounted sink

 

Build Definition
Chassis:  
  • Frame Construction
    o 2”x2”x0.09”Wall Square Tube welded assembly for Road and Cross Over Chassis
    o 2”x3”x0.13”Wall Rectangular Tube welded assembly for Off-Road and Extreme Off-Road chassis
    o 14 L-Bracket cabin mounts
    o Fenders – Round for Road packages
    o Fenders – Rectangular for Cross Over & Off-Road packages
    o Fenders – Tubular Rectangular for Extreme Off-Road package
      § Note: Tubular Fenders are an option for Off-Road package
    o Rear Hatch Latch bracket (not available for 408-Buzzard)
    o Receiver front tube
    o Receiver Rear tube
    o Sandblasted & coated for environment conditioning
    o Stabilizer Jack with Foot tongue location
    o Standard Triangled Tongue
    o Optional – Extended Tongue adds 16 inches to overall length (Standard for Extreme Off-Road package)
    o Optional – 1-1/4” side receivers for accessories (Standard for both Off-Road and Extreme Off-Road packages)
    o Optional – Rear Stabilizer Jack circular receivers (Standard for both Off-Road and Extreme Off-Road packages)
    o Optional – 2nd front Stabilizer Jack circular receiver (Standard for both Off-Road and Extreme Off-Road packages)
    o Optional – Diamond plated floor (requires extended tongue to be installed)
    o Optional – Under chassis spare tire mount
    o Optional – Rear Bump Rails
    o Optional – Pneumatic Tire for Stabilizer
    o Optional – Plastic wheel for stabilizer
  • Suspension
    o 2000lb Leaf Spring Straight Axle up to 4.5’ wide chassis
    o 3500lb Leaf Spring Straight Axle starting with 5’ wide chassis
    o 15” Rims and Road Tires for Road Package (26” tire size)
    o 15” Rims and ALT Tires for Cross Over and Off-Road packages (26 to 30” tire sizes)
    o 16 to 17” Rims and Mudd Tires for Extreme Off-Road Packages (can accommodate up to 40” tires)
      § Note: 16” Rims and Mudd Tires are optional for Off-Road package
    o 2 Safety Chains
    o Baby Moon Hubcaps for Road Models only
    o Optional – Shocks (Standard for Extreme Off-Road package)
    o Optional – Electrical brakes (only available with 3500lb axle package)
    o Optional – Brake Controller
    o Optional - Safety Breakaway system
    o Optional – Airbag shock system only available with Extreme Off-Road package (require tongue box for air compressor, reservoir, and plumbing)
  • Electrical
    o Lights – Running Side markers, Brake Lights, Turn Signal, Reverse and Emergency
    § Note: for round fenders Brake/Turn/Emergency/Reverse are located on fender facing AFT
    o Hitch – 7-Pin Wire Harness
    o Optional – Pre-wired for Solar System
    o Optional – Pre-wired for 110v shore power
    o Optional – Ground Lights
    o Optional – Wiring harness and connectors for Airbag system
Cabin:    
  • Frame Construction
    o 9 & 13 Ply Baltic Birch for floor, walls, ceiling, doors and hatch
    o UV Lacquer is applied twice to all pieces
    o 1” Foam Insulation installed in ceiling and flooring giving a R8 cabin value
    o 4” memory, tri-folder, foam mattress (Full & Queen is dependent on chassis width)
    o Hinges are aircraft aluminum
    o Seams are silicone adhered with Aluminum flashing all around exterior
    o Skins are aircraft anodized aluminum
    o Trims are aircraft aluminum and fastened with Stainless Steel hardware
    o Weather stripping “P” and “D” seals used for all open exposed areas
    o Optional – Roof Top Tent access hatch (requires vent fan relocation)
    o Optional – Skylight in front bulkhead
    o Optional – 7” Side Fans
    o Optional – Side Portal Windows
    o Optional – Rock Guard Skin on forward bulkhead
  • Doors, 2 ea (Exception for 408-Buzzard has one door)
    o 12”x18”x1.0” Sliding Window with Bug Screen for each side
      § Note: 408 Buzzard 2nd window is mounted on wall on drive side
    o Pull Latch interior locking
    o Stiffener brace pull handle
    o Curtain Rod Clips and Bungee Cord
    o Outer Edge Seal
    o Inner Cabin Wall Edge Trim
    o Hinge, Aluminum
    o Optional – Double Edge Door Seal (Standard for both Off-Road and Extreme Off-Road packages)
    o Optional – 2nd Door for 408-Buzzrd
  • Electrical
    o 7” Vent Fan, Ceiling mounted
    o 12v Circuit Breaker Panel
    o Battery Charger for Group 24 Battery
    o Done Light, Ceiling
    o Group 24 Battery, 100AMH, AGM
    o Light Bar, Hatch
    o Shore Power switch
    o License Plate mount with Light
    o Optional – 14” Vent Fan
    o Optional – SCT Battery bracket
    o Optional – Generator Outlet either interior, and or, exterior
    o Optional – Gooseneck Reading Lights (2ea)
    o Optional – Group 31, 100amh, AGM Battery
    o Optional – License Plate mount with LED Light
    o Optional – Lithium Battery, 100amh
    o Optional – Premium Interior Lights (Includes 2 dome lights and Gooseneck Reading Lights)
    o Optional – Porch Lights
    o Optional – Watson Battery Monitor
    o Optional – Pre-wired solar system includes:
    § 500w, Pure Sign, 12v to 110v, Inverter
      § MPPT Charger
      § Power Resource Switch
      § Exterior Solar Panel Outlets
      § Wiring Harness
    o Optional – Cooler Combo ref/frz 30 to 50 qt
    o Optional – 1.5cubic inch capacity Dorm style ref/frz
  • Galley Hatch (excluding 408-Buzzard)
    o 9 & 13 Ply Baltic Birch for ribs, stringers, and interior skin
    o UV Lacquer is applied twice to all pieces
    o 1” Foam Insulation installed in hatch pockets giving a R8 cabin value
    o Hinges are aircraft aluminum
    o L-Handle Lockable latch
    o Seams are silicone adhered with Aluminum flashing all around exterior
    o Skins are aircraft anodized aluminum
    o Trims are aircraft aluminum and fastened with Stainless Steel hardware
    o Weather stripping “P” and “D” seals used for all open exposed areas
Cabinetry:  
  • Interior
    o Upper Shelves
    o Mid-Section countertop
    o Lower and beneath shelves
    o LR/LH Cup holders
    o Optional – Upper Flip Down Doors
    o Optional – Mid-Section Doors
    o Optional – Lower Flip Down Doors
    o Optional – Marine Style (Standard for Extreme Off-Road package)
    o Optional – Headboard with cubbies
    o Optional – Flip Down Bunk Bed (front, and or, rear bulkheads)
    o Optional – Bedside headboard flip down shelves
    o Optional – Pass thru screen, and or, door
  • Galley  
    o Countertop – Laminated wood print
    o Drawer – beneath cooktop
    o Pocket – behind cooktop
    o Upper shelve
    o Mid-Section pockets
    o Mid-Section Pass thru
    o Optional - Marine style (dependent on road package, but standard for Extreme Off-Road Package)
      § 4’ wide chassis Beneath Cooktop 2 drawers
      § 5’ wide chassis Under countertop full set of drawers
    o Optional – Mid-Section Drawers
    o Optional – Pass thru screen, and or, door
    o Optional – Side pantry slide shelve (not available for Marine full set cabinetry)
    o Optional – Cooler Combo Side Slide and Tray (Only 4’ wide chassis)
    o Optional – Cooler Combo Lengthwise Slide Tray (Only for 5’ wide chassis)
    o Optional – Rear extended mobile countertop
    o Optional – Side mounted mobile countertop
  • Electrical
    o Interior Electronic Panel - Radio, Bluetooth, 12v
    o Interior Electronic Panel – 12v outlet
    o Interior Electronic Panel – USB outlets, 2ea
    o Interior Electronic Panel – Light Switches
    o Interior Electronic Panel – Voltmeter
    o Galley Speakers
    o Optional – 12v Outlet either interior or galley or both
    o Optional – 110v Outlet either interior or galley or both
GAS:    
  • Cooktop, 2-Burner cooktop
  • 18” Propane hose with regulator
  • Optional – 5lb Propane tank (requires exterior wall mounting bracket)
  • Optional – 10lb Propane tank (require exterior wall mounting bracket)
  • Optional – 5lb Exterior Propane Mounting Tubular Cage
  • Optional – 10lb Exterior Propane Mounting Tubular Cage
  • Optional – Mobile grill (requires 1-1/4” auxiliary receiver mounting post)
  • Optional – Propane plumbing for Tankless Hot Water Tank
HVAC:    
  • Hard install 6,500 btu propane furnace
  • Hard install AC/Heating unit 10,500 btu
  • Mobile AC unit 2,300 btu unit
Storage:  
  • Optional - Expanded Metal Cage with Locking Lid (requires extended tongue if including tongue box)
  • Optional - Tongue Box (require extended tongue if including expanded metal cage or side wings)
  • Optional - Expanded Metal Side Wings (requires extended tongue)