Man Turns Jayco Pop Up Trailer into DIY Teardrop Camper

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This Jayco Pop Up Trailer to DIY Teardrop Camper Renovation is a guest post by Andy Bailley

This used to be a Jayco pop up trailer and I renovated it into a teardrop camper.

It’s now my mobile tiny house and I thought you might enjoy seeing it. Thank you.

Man’s Jayco Pop Up Trailer to Teardrop Camper Conversion

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Images © Andy Bailley


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Images © Andy Bailley

Our big thanks to Andrew Bailley for sharing his DIY teardrop camper with us!

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11 comments

  1. Andy,
    I built one of the tear drops on a pop up camper very similar to what you have done. What did you use to seal your camper with? Did you use marine grade sealer? After the first year I started seeing staing on the exterior or mine. I had used a marine grade sealer applied in multiple multiple coats. I am curious if the material had to high of a moisture content in it when I sealed it.
    Also, how do you prevent the swelling in the entry door? It can be a bear to open when it’s really humid!
    Any hints or tips would be greatly appreciated.
    Again, great job on the build! I like the name too.

    Ryan

  2. I am supposed to pick up an old pop up this evening for this very purpose. Should I have the trailer axle moved back once I tear it down? I’ve heard the galley weight requires the axle being further back. Thanks.

    1. Jon, I believe the axle is put back so it can stand unhitched with just a leg at the hitch instead of have 4 , one in each corner most live in trailers use.

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