Pat Hennebery of Cobworks built two generations of teardrop trailers for family travel to Baja, Mexico. The original Baja Bullet weighed 850 pounds and featured a queen bed, small bunk, and exterior galley kitchen. The larger Baja Bullet II, built on a 16-foot tandem axle trailer, added bunk beds, walk-in galley, stainless steel exterior, and cedar siding milled from logs on his own property.
Build Details
- Builder: Pat Hennebery (Cobworks)
- Location: Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Original Budget: $1,500 (first trailer)
- Baja Bullet I: 850 pounds, queen bed, exterior galley
- Baja Bullet II: 16′ tandem axle, 4500 pounds, walk-in galley
- Construction: Plywood sides, tongue-and-groove spruce roof, stainless steel and cedar exterior
- Lumber: Milled on portable bandsaw from property logs
Family with Baja Bullet Teardrop
Images via Pat Hennebery/Cobworks
Baja Bullet II in Mexico
Twin Boys with Teardrop Trailer
Multi-Use Design Philosophy
When not traveling, the trailers serve as backyard studios. The Bullet II currently functions as an art studio and home office with the bed folded up and a 4×7 foot work table installed. The bunk beds remain available for guests.
Caravan Building Options
- 107 SF Caravan: Solid cedar walls, curved exposed rafters, sofa bed, driftwood furniture, electric heat, skylight
- 170 SF Custom: Built on 20′ trailer, full kitchen and bathroom options, sleeping loft, gas fireplace, solar/composting toilet options
Lessons from DIY Teardrop Building
- Cardboard Mockups Test Designs: Cutting shapes from cardboard before building reveals proportions that “look right”
- On-Site Lumber Milling Reduces Costs: Portable bandsaw mills convert property logs into building materials
- Cute Trailers Create Positive Attention: Distinctive designs generate friendly responses from other travelers
- Travel Trailers Convert to Studios: Removing beds and adding work surfaces transforms campers into functional home offices
- Structures Under 108 SF Avoid Permits: Many jurisdictions allow small accessory structures without building permits
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good post. I like the large one, looks like you could stand up in it. I bet it would be comfortable.