• Southwest Wheel – Purchased my axle, fenders, and spring pack from this Texas based company.  I love their product.  Someone in the shipping dept kept forgetting to send me things (it took 3 weeks to get all my parts) but they were gracious and kept sending me all of the things that were forgotten in the original order.  I would do business with them again, I would just plan ahead more in the future.
  • eTrailer – submersible LED trailer lights.  Simple to install and exactly what I wanted.  Pretty good prices.
  • The General Store – A Spokane, WA based store that sells almost everything you can imagine.  I have purchased all sorts of things here from wire to curtains (I’m making my own version of the Bumper Dumper which I like to call the “Poop Hoop”).
  • Poorman’s Bargain Barn – This Michigan based company is owned by a friend’s parents.  They arranged a large order for me.  I got almost all of my aluminum trim, hardware, hinges, sink, lights, light switches, etc. from them.  They are awesome, honest, and wonderful people.  Their dealership for most of my order is through Bell Industries.
  • Lowes – general hardware needs.  In my experience, they have been better for the things I need for this project than Home Depot.
  • Pull N’Save – A Spokane based wrecker.  You take your tools and take the parts you want.  Really good prices.  I got the tow hooks here (among other things).
  • gPoint85 -Ebay Seller.  I purchased two round tinted van windows for the body from this ebay seller.  Easy transaction and great product.
  • Frank Bear’s Rv and teardrop – an Ebay based store.  He has nice windows, parts, converters, etc for RVs and teardrop specific parts.
  • Super Bright LEDs – All of the lighting in the trailer will be LED to save power and maintenence issues.  I will replace all bulbs with LEDs purchased through this company.
  • Rich’s List – Rich’s list of material suppliers is the best resource I have found on the web for teardrop trailer builds.  This is a MUST check out for all tear builders.
  • Lil’ Bear Tag-Alongs – Grant sold me my hurricane hinge for the galley.  It is perfect.  Quick service, a few words of encouragement, and excellent packaging (it was shipped in 5′ of PVC pipe!).
  • Wholesale Marine – I purchased my Interlux cleaner, primer, and marine paint from this company.  Fair prices and a good product.  Everything was packaged well and arrived on time.
  • Spokane Discount – We have purchased a few items from Spokane Discount for the interior of the trailer (Mattress, etc.).  We have always shopped in person and haven’t tried their eBay store.  Their major supplier is Costco.  All overstocked, discontinued, or blemished items go to Spokane Discount.  It is quality stuff at a pretty good price.
  • Bold Hardware – I purchased my roller-bearing drawer slides through Bold Hardware.  I am impressed with their product (good quality), selection (wide variety of options), and customer service.  On the invoice was hand-written a personal note to me from Bold Hardware – a nice touch.  I plan to purchase more from this company in the future.  They also have a unique slogan on their business card (see it here)

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