What’s a Teardrop Camper?
A teardrop camper (or teardrop trailer) is a compact, hard-sided, two-person camper. It’s used for traveling, sleeping, and relaxing. It’s a perfect solution for flexible adventure travel. They are immediately recognizable by their signature teardrop-shaped profile.
Teardrop trailers are mostly on-pavement campers. They are easy to tow and stow, making them ideal for weekend getaways. The most capable and strong designs open the possibility for cross-country trips. And for use on some rougher roads and trails. Think of them as on-demand #vanlife vehicles.
New teardrops offer amenities unimaginable in a previous generation of trailers. They have great style and attractive amenities. This includes gourmet-style kitchens, AC, and tents for private showers. And many have USB charging ports and even Wi-Fi capability.
The selection on eBay offers several unique designs, layouts, and features. But the intent is the same: to make it easy to get out of town and off the beaten path.
Traveling Teardrop-Style: What To Know
Before buying a teardrop trailer, think about your desired style and the features you need.
What are the bare-essential features of a good teardrop trailer?
- The weight of the trailer must comply with your vehicle’s towing capacity
- The ground clearance should match where you plan to travel. That’s at least about 6.5 inches for gravel and about 8 inches for overlanding.
- Storage capacity for all your gear
- A sleeping area with good enough lighting and ventilation
- Power plugs, both three-prong and USB, to charge and run electrical devices
What are the desirable added features for a good teardrop trailer?
- A decent kitchen, whether embedded into the trailer or a slide-out style
- AC and heating, or at least the potential to add climate control at some point
- Solar-panel integration with many power points
- Higher cost materials, such as wood, chrome, and leather rather than all plastic
- The ability to easily detach the trailer and roll it from the car (to create space)
Keep in mind that these goodies add cost and weight. They also are items that need maintenance and repair.
Teardrop-Trailer Luxury Camping
The 2020 HMDE teardrop camper trailer boasts a sleek and minimal design. It comes outfitted with AC, Wi-Fi, bedding and a mattress that sleeps two people. And even a tent for privacy showers.
A privacy tent is a four-sided vertical enclosure that is taller than an adult person. It allows one person to easily zip themselves inside to change clothes or shower. They can then clean or dry it and put away in a compact manner.
This new camper trailer can be easily towed behind a small SUV or wagon. (Check your vehicle’s tow ratings before buying any trailer.)
The standout feature is the kitchen. It’s fully stocked and powered by a propane tank. There are small burners, a sink, utensil rack, and many storage units. Two attachable side tables and built-in lighting make for comfortable nighttime dining.
The HDME travel trailer includes city water hookups and an internal water tank for showering. It’s a complete glamping package on wheels.
Rugged Boondocking Trailer
The 2020 boondock trailer-camper is solid and strong. Its shell is stiff but lightweight.
What is boondocking? It’s a term used by RV travelers to describe camping without connections to water, electricity, or sewer. It’s also called dry camping, free camping, and wild camping.
Compared to some of the trendy feature-loaded trailers, the home-built Boondock uses more rugged materials. The aluminum frame is light yet strong. That means is should take more wear and tear. The trailer has an all-aluminum tube bolt-together A-frame, an aluminum diamond-plate rock shield. Also, it’s coated in a two-part catalyzed bedliner. These features also help the teardrop trailer stand up against gravel and debris.
Its sturdiness doesn’t mean that you can add luxury features. The trailer provides options for awnings, solar power, and other upgrades for travelers wanting to spend time on gravel or dirt trails.
Critically, it’s provided with a 2,000-pound Timbren axle-less suspension system. That helps provide a smooth, quiet ride—eliminating the need for an axle. It also means more ground clearance.
This adventure-ready 2020 boondock trailer boasts 1.5 inches of solid foam wall, floor, and roof insulation that’s sandwiched between birch plywood. The construction helps you stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
The interior comes with the essential components, structure, and wiring. Having easy access to wiring makes the trailer more serviceable. Ports, fans, AC, and heating adds complexity. But these features also make the space extra comfy.
DIY Teardrop Trailer Kit
If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, then the 2020 Aerolux Trailers teardrop trailer kit could be the start of your next project.
The interior cabin measures 53″ x 98″ x 45″. That’s the perfect size for two people.
The vintage-looking travel trailer arrives with a Level-4 white gelcoat. It’s a blank canvas for the trailer of your dreams. It’s more work than buying a finished teardrop traveler. But the possibilities are endless.
In theory, you take an unfinished trailer, throw on a coat of paint, toss in a mattress, and hit the road. But if you have skills (or know a handyman), the exterior and interior can take whatever shape and style you desire. Here’s an example of a build to match the aesthetics of a classic woodie wagon.
The trailer kit arrives assembled and ready to customize. The images in the eBay listing are only examples of a potential finished trailer. That’s not what’s the listing offers. How you finish your traveling weekend getaway trailer is up to you—and your imagination.
For inspiration, keep checking on eBay’s full selection of teardrop trailers and campers.
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