Luckily, teardrop trailers exist. These small, lightweight vehicles won’t cost you an arm and a leg. It’s even possible to find one for $5,000 and under. You might be asking, where? In this article, I will tell you. All the trailers we showcase are less than $10,000.

That is before any extras and add-ons are included, as well as sales tax. Still, you’ll spend far less money on these teardrops than you would many other trailers.

Let’s get started!

1. Peewee Campers Small-Fry: $4,995

The first cheap trailer at your disposal is the Small-Fry from Peewee Campers. This vehicle has a box that’s four feet by six feet by 44 inches. It’s an extraordinarily small teardrop trailer.

Here are some other stats: it’s 59 inches high from roof vent top to the ground. Its total width is 64 inches; that’s from one outside fender to another. The total length is 10 feet, six inches from rear to tongue.

The Small-Fry has a two-inch ball hitch with a seven flat-pin wiring harness connector. You should keep the space between the ground and the ball’s top at 16 inches or more. From the center of the axle to the ground, there’s a clearance of 13 ½ inches. Its tires are six-ply and have a 27-inch diameter and are 13 inches overall. The wheel size is also 13 inches with a 5 x 4 ½ bolt pattern.

Inside the Small-Fry, you get such features as:

• Plywood flooring that’s finished with a layer of vinyl
• Dual stabilizer jacks at the rear corners of the trailer
• A 14×14 roof vent that can be customized with a three-speed fan (not included); the fan also has a vent screen and a hand crank for closing and opening the vents
• A 26×36 rear door with a keyed handle deadbolt, keyed lock, and screen
• LEDs for the running lights, turn signals, and brake lights
• Interior lights that are also LED; they run on batteries (AA or AAA) without draining the deep cycle battery
• A license plate holder, which you can find at the rear panel on the driver’s side
• A wheeled jack that doubles as a stabilizer
• Diamond plate fenders with a natural curve; you also get diamond plate aluminum edge trim on the outside of the Small-Fry

If you’d like, you can outfit the Small-Fry with several cool extras. These include:

• A bonus 22×15 window with interior trim, a screen, and tinting — $285
• A 22-inch wall-mounted flat-screen TV with a remote and DVD player; it’s eight pounds total and runs on 12 volts — $465
• Storage boxes for the tongue, which are diamond-plated and include locks — $230 for the 30x12x12 box and $265 for the 20x12x9.5 box
• An exterior storage box that’s attached to the rear; it has a deep storage tray and hydraulic locking lid — $270 for the 8x18x18 box
• Side wall spare tire mounting, which weighs 32 pounds —$235
• A 20-watt solar panel that weighs five pounds — $285
• A roof fan that runs on 12 volts and has three speeds — $300
• A six-inch thick mattress — $50
• Electric brakes if you have a motorcycle as your towing vehicle — $250
• Cable TV wiring — $75
• An air conditioner that runs on 5,000 BTUs and weighs 41 pounds — $495

If your budget is a little higher, you might be interested in the KnockAbout, which is five feet by eight feet by four feet. It’s $6,495 before adding bonus features. The ECONO is also bigger, as it’s five feet by eight feet by 43 inches. It costs $8,495.

2. Hiker Trailer Highway Deluxe: $3,795+

While there are cheaper models from Hiker Trailer than the Highway Deluxe, I  think this is good mid-sized teardrop that won’t break the bank. The 4×8 costs $3,795, the 5×8 is $4,795, the 5×9 is $5,795, and the 5×10 is $6,795. These are all base prices.

No matter which size you choose, the Highway Deluxe comes loaded with features. These include:

• A 110-volt exterior plug with a power strip
• Vinyl flooring
• An exterior made entirely of aluminum
• Round fenders that are also made of aluminum
• A manual roof vent
• Rear galley doors
• Windows with two sides
• A curbside door
• Four-pin wiring
• Safety chains
• Towing lights
• Front-facing and rear cabinets
• Aluminum wheels that are 14 inches each

If you want even more features, you can design your own Hiker teardrop trailer from scratch.  First, you start by choosing your trailer style, including off-road, mid-range, and highway. Then you pick whether you want a deluxe or basic vehicle.

After selecting your trailer size, you can move on to the doors, choosing between black or white (which is standard). You’re not done picking colors yet, as you also get to choose the color of the teardrop. Your options include charcoal, pewter, slate, silver, and white.

Next, you move on to the trim and diamond plating. If you want full diamond plating for the front of your teardrop, this can be 24 or 48 inches. You can also add on 12-inch side diamond plating. Don’t forget to select between black or white trim while you’re at it.

You even get to pick the windows and doors. You can add on an optional front window as well as a second door. If you want a windowed side door or a windowed screen side door, now’s the time to pick one out.

The cabinet package is worth taking advantage of. This gives you the opportunity to have side tables, slide-out trays, raised beds, and even a deep bunk bed that’s 23 inches. All these features are built into your vehicle.

For convenience’s sake, more features available for the Highway Deluxe are road showers, awnings, diamond black fenders, roof cages or front racks, and a roof rack. To keep the vehicle stable, you can upgrade to an axle that’s 3,500 pounds. With that, you might be interested in dual rear jacks (that include LED lights and stabilizers), electric brakes, and a 15-inch wheel upgrade.

Finally, you can select whether you want heating and air conditioning, a rear receiver hitch, and a tool box. Do keep in mind these additions will certainly increase the price of your teardrop trailer.

3. Casual Turtle Campers Hatchling: $6,250

Although a little more expensive than the other vehicles so far, the Hatchling from Casual Turtle Campers in Fort Collins, Colorado is still under $10k. This adorable vehicle has a max interior headroom of 56 inches, a floor area of 92.5×56.25 inches, a forward bulkhead height of 66 inches, and a maximum overall height of 77 inches. The trailer’s overall length is 12 feet, two inches. Its tire-to-tire width is 78 inches

Weighing just 840 pounds, the Hatchling includes the following features:

• Maple-faced plywood flooring that’s insulated
• A TPO roofing membrane that comes adhered to the vehicle
• An underside with a PVC membrane
• An A-frame tongue
• Trailer-rated tires that are 13 inches each
• A leaf spring that weigh 2,000 pounds
• An axle that weighs 3,500 pounds
• A boxed trailer frame that’s 5×8 and customized

Every trailer from Casual Turtle Campers is made by hand, giving them a unique touch. The building material of choice is western red cedar. This is a trademark for Casual Turtle, as the wood covers the exterior of all their vehicles.

The staff at Casual Turtle doesn’t use western red cedar for no reason. This wood holds up for years of regular use. It’s less likely to be an attractant to bugs and insects, upkeeping the quality and look of the wood for years. Western red cedar is also unlikely to rot from moisture, experience decay, and shrink. This is due to the woodgrain uniformity.

Over 12 weeks, the vehicle will be built to your specifications. There is room for customizing, but this will cost you more money.

One feature that comes standard is the domed roof. This provides more galley area headroom so even taller passengers aren’t excluded from riding. Another perk of the domed roof is it allows snow and rain to slide right off your teardrop trailer. It’s also useful for boosting the vehicle’s aerodynamics.

4. Wide Path Camper Bicycle Camper: $4,290

The Bicycle Camper from Wide Path Camper is another tiny, inexpensive teardrop. You can get it for less than $4,500, which is a great deal.

Inside, the vehicle is 57 inches tall. There’s also a bed that’s 35×79 inches. When you unfold it completely, the teardrop is 110×39 inches. The interior has features like a sitting area with an included table and plenty of under-bed storage. If you want, you can even convert the table to a full-sized mattress at night.

The height of the trailer floor-over-ground is 20 inches. Inside, you get a generous 56 inches of space so you can sit down without bumping your head.

Support legs that require no extra installation are another standout feature offered. The Bicycle Camper also has a slotted aluminum rail so you can add a sun cover or erect a tent. This way, more family members or friends can come along on your adventures.

Other great features available with this teardrop trailer are:

• A front ventilation slot to prevent mold and mildew from developing in the trailer
• A plywood floor that’s water-resistant; this gives you less concern about the floor rotting out
• Thick, comfortable cushions for sitting and lounging for hours
• A 300-liter storage area perfect for stashing essentials like clothing, cargo, and equipment
• A dining table that measures 20×30 inches
• A bed with a head-end nightstand
• Polycarbonate windows that are shatter-proof
• A UV-resistant exterior in appealing white
• Semi-insulating foam construction for added warmth on cool nights

There are several bonus packages you can select from when ordering your Wide Path Camper. These include an Outdoor Package, Kitchen Package, Solar Package, and Luxury Package. Any of these will push up your overall trailer price, so choose carefully!

5. Oregon Trail’R Do-Drop: $6,150

I featured the Do-Drop from Oregon Trail’R in our list about teardrop trailer weights. Besides being lightweight, this vehicle is also relatively inexpensive. It costs a little over $6k.

A tiny and impressive teardrop, the Do-Drop weighs between 550 and 700 pounds depending on the features you add. That lower weight gives you plenty of options for your towing vehicle. You could pull this trailer with a car, truck, SUV, and maybe even a motorcycle.

The Do-Drop has a square tube steel chassis that’s finished with a layer of textured black powder-coat paint. It has an overall height of 60 inches, an overall width of 66 inches, and an overall length of 120 inches. The body of this teardrop is smaller, with a length of seven feet, a height of 3.5 feet, and a width of four feet. It’s meant for at least two passengers.

Here are some great features that come with the base version of the Do-Drop:

• Integrated storage shelves made of Baltic birch for keeping all your favorite items close by
• An LED dome light that runs on AA batteries so it doesn’t suck power from your trailer battery
• A cabin with a birch exterior
• An aluminum mill finish for the roof and the exterior skin of the teardrop
• Dado-joined bulkheads, partitions, and flooring that connects to the vehicle’s walls
• An open-screened window that’s 21×14 inches and tinted
• A standard teardrop door that’s 26×32 inches and includes a screened opening and tinted glass
• Veneer-core panel plywood construction
• Powder-coating paint that’s industrial-strength
• A tow connector with four pins
• Tires and steel wheels that are 13 inches each
• A rubber torsion axle for better towing
• A ball coupler that’s either 1 7/8 inches or two inches; it includes hardware that’s grade-eight
• A tongue-mounted stabilizer jack

If you’re interested in adding on upgrades and extra options, you can! Here are the ones available to you:

• A wheel adapter or spacer that can hold onto a spare trailer tire
• Off-road tires and wheels that are 15 inches each
• Alloy wheel upgrade
• A stainless steel and aluminum roof rack system
• A ceramic disc heater system that includes a custom-mounted system
• A Versa-Track accessory mounting system with a second basket, a basket/table, and a Versa Track Rail
• A side shelf system that folds down
• An optional second door
• Interior clotheslines
• A multi-axis coupler system
• A 110-volt AC passthrough system
• A 12-volt DC distribution system that includes an SLA battery, fuse block, LED light, and exterior and interior outlets that are 12 volts each
• An anodized aluminum skin option

Conclusion

If you’re shopping for a teardrop trailer on a budget, you don’t necessarily have to go used. The five vehicles we presented in this article are each priced under $10,000. Some are even in the $4,000 range!

Teardrop trailers are small, cozy vehicles for one or two passengers. Many of the brands I showcased will custom-design and make their trailers for you from the ground up. That gives you the freedom to choose a vehicle with a personal touch that you’ll love for years to come. All that at a great price? It doesn’t get better.

The teardrop looks pretty good to you. You’re about ready to set up a time to meet with the seller, finalize the transaction, and drive home with your new trailer. Not so fast. Before you go in blindly, you need to make sure you’re getting the value for your money. While you’re not spending as much on a used vehicle compared to a new one, you don’t want to throw your money away, do you? Of course not.

Just like you wouldn’t buy a used car without giving it a thorough inspection and even a test drive, the same applies for teardrop trailers. If you’re at this point in your shopping, I have the perfect article for you. In it, I’ll produce a handy checklist for buying a used teardrop trailer.

I’ll cover all the obvious points as well as the things you never would have thought to check. Print this list or keep it handy on your phone so you can inspect your used teardrop trailer before buying it.

Your Checklist for Buying a Used Teardrop Trailer

1. Check the Height

If you’re a shorter person, then the moderate height of a teardrop trailer should give you no trouble. Taller people though will definitely want to do some measuring and testing of the vehicle before buying it. Make sure to check the exterior and interior heights to make sure they’re precise.

With the seller’s permission, go inside the vehicle. Can you stand up straight or are you bumping your head? Do you have to hunch over to walk around? Try sitting on the furniture. Ask if you can lie on the bed. Do you fit? If so, then you might keep this trailer in mind to buy. If you don’t fit, and if you feel claustrophobic or uncomfortable, then you’ll need a bigger vehicle. Keep looking.

2. Run the Kitchen Appliances

Some higher-end teardrop trailers come with many kitchen appliances. These include microwaves, sinks, stoves, and of course, the refrigerator. You need to test each and every one of these.

Ask the seller to retract the kitchen outdoors (if it does retract, which most teardrop kitchens do). Put something in the microwave for 30 seconds. Did it adequately heat up or does it feel cold in the middle? Does the sink work, both hot and cold water? How’s the water pressure?

Turn on the stove. Bring a pot of your own and fill it with water. How long does it take for the water to boil on the burner? A few minutes or longer than usual? If the stove has more than one burner, test each one.

Then, use the fridge for a while if you can. Ask to put a bottle of water or a can of soda in the fridge when you arrive for the inspection. When you’re done testing the teardrop trailer, take your beverage with you. Does it feel cool and frosty or lukewarm? A damaged fridge can be quite a costly replacement and not one you necessarily want to make. Make sure you get a trailer with a refrigerator that’s in working order.

3. Test All Your Connections

Next, you want to move on to the connections throughout the vehicle. Does the teardrop have a Wi-Fi connector? You’ll find these more often in bigger trailers and RVs, but you never know. It definitely doesn’t hurt to ask the seller about the Wi-Fi situation. After all, everyone likes a reliable Internet connection. If you have kids or teens, such a connection becomes mandatory rather than a luxury.

Some trailers might have cell phone boosters and radio antenna included as well. Again, most teardrop trailers are pretty much bare-bones, so there’s no guarantees. You might as well ask the seller, though. Even if they don’t have these items to offer, you could get them installed after the fact when you buy the teardrop.

4. Ask about Stabilization and Leveling

You probably won’t have automatic leveling features with your teardrop trailer, as you get these more often with fifth-wheel trailers. Still, you need some sort of leveling option. Otherwise, how can you park well when at a campground or on a hill? Even on a steep street, you need some parking assistance.

Then there’s stabilizers, another important feature of any trailer worth its salt. Whether you get manual or even powered stabilizers, you need to ensure your vehicle won’t roll away when you park it somewhere.

In the case of both levelers and stabilizers, ask the seller if you can check these features out yourself. If you feel like the teardrop trailer is too rickety, don’t hesitate to bring it up! Otherwise, you might want to skip over this trailer altogether if you sense something’s seriously wrong with it.

5. Run the Fans and Other Sources of Sound

It would be a real shame to find an amazing used teardrop trailer only to discover later how much noise it makes. No teardrop, or any trailer for that matter, will run completely silent. If that’s what you’re expecting, you’ll never find a suitable vehicle. However, you shouldn’t hear loud, disruptive noises when using your teardrop. They’re often indicative of a serious issue.

To test for these issues, turn on the fans first. Do they make noise? Again, don’t expect silent operation, but the fans shouldn’t be excessively noisy, either. Does the fridge hum loudly? What about any lights? Can you hear them buzzing? If you have an air conditioner or a heater and they’re on, do they get very noisy and make chugging sounds? What about anything else in the trailer?

You’re definitely going to want to talk to the seller about any of this before you part with your hard-earned money. If you don’t, you’ll have to get these potential problems fixed yourself.

6. Ask about a Spare Tire

NO tires last forever. Those installed on your teardrop trailer will eventually go the way of the dodo bird. In other words, they’ll disappear. Having a spare tire onboard helps with a tire change if yours pops, deflates, or accrues serious damage. You won’t have to run around looking for the right tire for your make and model of teardrop. You’ll have it right onboard.

Not all teardrops even have the room for a spare tire. These vehicles often try to cut down on bulk to save space and reduce weight. If your trailer does have a spare tire advertised, though, ask the seller if you will get it with your purchase.

7. Do a Battery Check

Now here’s a big one you don’t want to forget. Your battery powers so much of your teardrop trailer, that without it, you’re left in the dark. Yes, that’s both literally and figuratively.

You need to see the battery before you get the keys to your new trailer. As you do, prepare to ask plenty of questions. How old is the battery? How often does the seller charge it? How many hours of use do they get before they need to recharge the battery? Is the battery on its way out? You might spend more money replacing your teardrop trailer battery than you’d expect. Has the battery had issues?

Once you get all those answers, see the battery for yourself. Watch the seller charge it so you know what you’ll have to do if you buy the trailer.

8. Run the Heater and the Air Conditioner

While it’s great that teardrop trailers come with heaters and air conditioners, you never know how high-quality these units are. There’s only one way to find out, and that’s running them both yourself.

Again, ask the seller if you can turn on the heater and air conditioner. Don’t use them both at the same time, obviously. Instead, start with the heater. Let it run for five or 10 minutes. Does the teardrop trailer feel warmer? Did the heater start right away? How strong does it run? Does it rattle and make other noises it shouldn’t?

When you’re done testing the heat, move on to the air conditioner. Do the same thing, let it go for five to 10 minutes. Can you feel it running? Is the air lukewarm or cool? Does the air conditioner run very loudly?

If either the heater or AC sound noisier than they should, that’s not good. The units are probably straining as they work, which means they’ll break sooner than later. You don’t want to have to pay to replace either unit if you don’t have to.

9. Look at the Vents

Another major component of your teardrop trailer you could easily overlook? The vents. You’ll find them throughout the vehicle, even on the roof with some models. In rooms like the kitchen and the bathroom, you need an especially large vent fan. These suck up the humidity so mold and mildew can’t accumulate. Vent fans also prevent condensation buildup, which can again attract bacteria like mold and mildew.

If the vents seem dusty, they rattle, or they just don’t work, then no buy. Vents aren’t a skippable feature. You absolutely need them in your teardrop trailer, and all of them must work, too.

10. Test the Solar Panels

Many teardrop trailers have solar panels, or at least the capability of such. With solar panel, you can generate infinite, renewable sources of electricity without having to rely on a generator. You’ll save money and do your part for the environment. It’s a win-win!

If the teardrop in question does include solar panels, then ask the seller if you can check them out. Ask about the panels while you’re looking. How much power can the panels generate? How old are they?

Maybe your teardrop trailer doesn’t have solar panels. Make sure you quiz the seller on whether the vehicle has the capability for them. If so, then you might decide to get solar panels installed of your own volition later.

11. Talk about the Trailer’s Insulation

While many teardrop trailer owners retire their vehicles before winter arrives, you can still get some chilly days and nights in the fall while you’re camping. You will not want to spend that time in a trailer with no insulation. You’ll freeze the whole trip, and that’s not fun.

You can’t necessarily see the insulation, since it was likely installed during the trailer construction phase. What you can do is mention it while you check out the vehicle. You’ll want to educate yourself on a trailer’s R-value before you have this conversation.

What’s an R-value? It’s the amount of thermal resistance the insulation can provide. If you have fiberglass insulation, then the teardrop trailer should have a much higher R-value. If it’s spray foam, the R-value decreases. Rigid foam insulation has a decent R-value, although sometimes it’s lower.

Most R-values have numbers associated with them. When the seller gives you a number, you can quickly do some math to determine whether the trailer has a high or low R-value. You should also ask about the insulation material, whether it’s fiberglass, spray foam, or rigid foam. That’ll clue you in on the teardrop’s R-value as well.

12. Give the Underbelly a Thorough Look

Don’t let what’s out of sight stay out of mind. At some point during your inspection, you’ll have to get underneath the teardrop trailer and take a look at the state of things under there. Make sure you ask the seller if it’s okay before you just drop down. If they’re reluctant to let you see the underbelly, there’s usually a reason for that. You might want to reconsider buying this trailer.

You want to look at the condition of all components underneath. Are any rusted or severely damaged? Does it look like the owner has taken care of things down here or not? Will you have to do some repairs when you get ownership of the trailer?

The condition of the underbelly is usually a dealbreaker. Keep that in mind as you proceed.

13. Check the Tires

While you’re under there, you might as well spend some quality time with the tires. I talked about a spare tire earlier in this article, but what about the four tires currently on the teardrop? Those matter a lot, too.

You want to check the brand. Ideally, you’re hoping for Goodyear or Michelin for their high quality. If you’ve never heard of the tire brand before, that’s not usually a great sign. It could mean the seller uses cheap tires.

Besides the tire brand, you also want to look at the tire tread. Some tires wear down faster than others. If the seller didn’t get the tires rotated, that could cause this uneven wear and tear. Trailer tires don’t cost as much as those for RVs, but you’re still talking at least $50 or $60 per tire, sometimes more for the really good ones. Again, that’s not something that should fall on you. Make sure you talk to the seller if the tires aren’t in the best shape.

14. Take a Look at the Bathroom

Lastly, poke your head in the bathroom, if the teardrop has one, that is. Not every trailer will. Some have little nooks that can become a dedicated hygienic space. If that’s the situation, ask whether the vehicle comes with the toilet or if you’ll have to provide your own. Trailer toilets won’t cost you an arm and a leg, but this is an additional expense nonetheless.

If the toilet comes attached to the teardrop trailer, then ask to flush it. How much water pressure do you have? Teardrop toilets aren’t like those back home. They don’t get tons of pressure, but what you flush should go down without issue.

Where do you dump the toilet waste? How easily can you access the blackwater tank? How much does it weigh? What’s the capacity? Make sure you have answers to all these questions, too.

You may have a shower in your bathroom as well. Many teardrop enthusiasts consider this the holy grail, with full bathrooms in these trailers a rarity. Ask if you can step inside the shower. Do you fit? When you’re out of the stall, turn the water on. Quiz the seller on where the source of water comes from. Is it the freshwater tank or the hot water tank? How long do you get hot water?

Chat about the graywater tank, too, as your shower waste will go here. What’s the capacity on that tank? Where can you find it? How do you dump it?

Conclusion

Buying a used teardrop trailer can save you a lot of money, provided of course you don’t end up with a lemon. To ensure you get a vehicle in great shape, you’ll want to rely on the above checklist. By doing everything on this list, you’ll leave no stones unturned. That can prevent you from getting swindled. Good luck!

Did I miss anything? Please leave a comment below.

If you’re seriously thinking about getting a Little Guy Max, I implore you to read this article. In it, I’ll review the trailer. No matter what you want to know, I will cover it here. That includes a history of the Little Guy Trailers brand, specs and features of the Little Guy Max, pricing, and availability.

Let’s get started.

Who Is Little Guy Trailers?

First, here’s a history of Little Guy Trailers. Based in Uniontown, Ohio, Little Guy Trailers came into the world in 2002. It was that year a family business decided to make a small, retro teardrop with a 4×8 frame.

It caught on, and the Little Guy Trailers brand was born to accommodate the growing trailer demand. What started as a little company in a garage grew to have its own manufacturing facility within a few years.

Since 2002, Little Guy Trailers has made and sold thousands of teardrop trailers, lending themselves the great reputation they still enjoy today.

Which Teardrop Trailers Do They Produce?

You can select from three teardrops as part of the Little Guy Trailers family: the Little Guy Max, the Little Guy Mini Max, and the MyPod. All three trailers have made serious names for themselves amongst teardrop enthusiasts. If you read through this blog, we’ve touched on each vehicle before.

For the sake of this article, I will focus exclusively on the Little Guy Max.

What Is the Little Guy Max?

The Little Guy Max weighs the most and has the largest frame of all the vehicles from Little Guy Trailers. The company produces each Little Guy Max in the United States, specifically Pennsylvania.

Let’s dive into the features and specs now, shall we?

Little Guy Max Features

Exterior

What’s not to love in the Little Guy Max? I’ll begin by discussing the spacious exterior. Here, you can witness the tubular steel chassis, which the Little Guy Trailers Pennsylvania team customizes. It includes an automotive powder coat finish for durability. The roof and sidewalls have composite paneling as well as an aluminum cage, all of which are lightweight but tough. The roof, made of seamless fiberglass, makes for the perfect finishing touch.

Outside, you can entertain like never before with dual Furrion outdoor speakers (each five inches), power outlets (including HDMI), and a TV mount. When the sun sets, you can turn on your LED porch light and aluminum entry step lighting as well as use light-up door handles.

The dual-pane windows come insulated to retain heat. You get seven in all. These have a dark tint, partly for the abovementioned insulation qualities and also to provide you more privacy. Despite that these windows are for a teardrop trailer, they open wider than some RVs. You also get integrated blinds and shades.

At the back of the vehicle, there’s the rear receiver. This measures two inches, a standard. With the rear receiver, you can connect storage racks, bike racks, and more. Also around the rear is the pass-through storage area. This lets you enjoy 35 cubic feet of additional storage. The doors measure 13 by 30 inches each. With LED illumination for use at night, you’ll love this thoughtful feature.

For those days when you want to sit out and enjoy nature, the Thule Crown awning will keep you cool and safe from the sun. It has supports so you can adjust it to your preferences and even comes with LED strip lights for use at night.

I also have to talk about the trim and body colors available for your Little Guy Max teardrop trailer. You can select from one of the following options:

• Blue trim with a silver body
• Red trim with a silver body
• Silver trim with a silver body
• Black trim with a silver body
• Red trim with a white body
• Silver trim with a white body
• Black trim with a white body

Interior

Now let’s get into what’s inside your Little Guy Max trailer.

First, there’s the entertainment area. In the dining room, you get a little entertainment nook that includes a 24-inch HD TV from Furrion and a pop-up electronic lift for a TV. The bedroom entertainment center has storage, shelving, a sound bar from Insignia, a swivel arm TV mount, and yet another HD TV from Furrion that’s also 24 inches. You’ll also get a full Furrion entertainment center that comes with a remote control, exterior and interior audio controls, a weatherband with AM and FM radio, auxiliary cords, Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, and CD and DVD drives.

You’ll love the wetbath, as it features a full bathroom! That’s quite a rarity with a teardrop trailer. The marine-style toilet comes from Dometic. It includes a waterproof toilet paper holder and a pedal flusher. The ITC shower head has an integrated off/on switch and a three-speed sprayer. For each minute, it uses just 2.2 gallons of water, meaning it saves a lot of the stuff.

To keep the bathroom from getting too humid and attracting mold and mildew, you get a Dometic Fan-Tastic Vent. This has a translucent dome and can run on three speeds. It’s known for being quieter than most fans. I also have to mention the size of the wetbath, as it’s 47 cubic feet with a width of 41.5 inches, a height of six feet, two inches, and a depth of 26.5 inches.

Another nook you’ll spend a lot of time in is the kitchen, as it’s chock full of phenomenal features. This includes a two-burner stove from Dometic. The stove comes with recessed controls and a safety glass lid that resists heat. You also get a hot water heater (also from Dometic) that uses a DSI electronic ignition pilot. It gets power from either a 110-volt connection or LP gas. This water heater has a max capacity of six gallons.

When you want to cook food quick, you’ll appreciate the High Pointe microwave. It’s 1.0 cubic feet and includes time defrost, weight cooking, and eight express cooking settings. You can even put several food items in at once with the multi-section cooking. If you have children who linger around the kitchen, they’ll stay safer with the child lock setting.

The last feature of the kitchen is the Dometic stainless steel refrigerator. This has a capacity of 4.0 cubic feet. With positive-lock door handles, a defrost water drain system, adjustable bins on the doors, and an automatic LP ignition system, your food and drinks always have a frosty place to sit.

Also inside the Little Guy Max are the following safety and climate features:

• Carbon monoxide and propane detector with battery and chassis power; it has both audible and visual alarms
• Comfort control center from Dometic that you can use on the furnace and air conditioner
• Dometic furnace that runs on 16,000 BTUs and uses 12 volts of DC power
• Penguin II air conditioner, also from Dometic, that runs on 13,500 BTUs

Specs

As I mentioned, the Little Guy Max weighs quite a bit, 3,140 pounds to be exact. The tongue weight is 330 pounds and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or GVWR is 3,800 pounds. This teardrop has an interior height of six feet, seven inches and an exterior height of nine feet, one inch. The overall width measures seven feet and the overall length 21 feet.

You get a nine-gallon blackwater tank, a 14-gallon graywater tank, and a 20-gallon freshwater tank.

Inside the vehicle, there’s a queen-sized master bed measuring 60 by 80 inches. You can add a pillow top with a thickness of five inches if you so choose. Your kitchen sink, which is made of stainless steel, has a depth of eight inches. The included awning that we discussed in the last section stretches an awesome 63 inches. Each mighty tire included in your Little Guy Max has a 15-inch width.

Here’s some specs for the interior storage: in the dining area, the space behind the left bench offers 0.94 cubic feet of space. This area measures 31 inches deep, 10.5 inches tall, and five inches wide. Underneath the left bench, there’s 2.67 cubic feet of storage that’s 32 inches deep, 16 inches tall, and nine inches wide. Then there’s storage beneath the right bench that’s 6.37 cubic feet. This measures 32 inches deep, 16 inches high, and 21.5 inches wide. Overall, you get 9.98 cubic feet of extra storage space.

In the closet area, there’s yet more storage to behold. The first area, the drawer beneath the fridge, has 2.60 cubic feet of space. It measures 19 inches deep, 11 inches tall, and 21.5 inches wide. Atop the fridge, the open cub has 3.11 cubic feet to offer and measures 18 inches deep, 13 inches tall, and 23 inches wide. Next, under your bed, the drawer here holds 2.02 cubic feet of essentials. It measures 19 inches deep, eight inches tall, and 23 inches wide. Lastly, you can use the closet storage for 14.58 cubic feet of bonus storage. This area is 24 inches deep, 60 inches tall, and 17.5 inches wide. Overall, this gives you 22.32 extra cubic feet of storage.

Add-ons

Want even more for your Little Guy Max? You can select from several bonus packages and add-ons sure to make your experience ultra incredible.

Rough Rider Package

If you’re a fan of off-roading, you will definitely want to add the Rough Rider Package to your Little Guy Max teardrop. It includes an axle riser that’s 3.5 inches. This gives you extra clearance so you can have more fun driving. You can also upgrade your wheels and tires for off-roading. Each one measures 15 inches.

Jack-It Bike Carrier

Do you want to bring more bikes on your teardrop trailer adventures? You’ll need the Jack-It Bike Carrier add-on. It can hold bikes weighing up to 25 pounds total, including almost every bike frame on the market.

Furrion Wireless Observation System

Drive more safely and navigate with ease when you get the Furrion Wireless Observation System installed in your Little Guy Max. This backup camera will hold up to climate changes as well as vibrations without damage. If your rig measures at least 100 feet, you should use this camera. The color display lets you see what’s around you on a screen that’s 4.3 inches wide. The backup camera uses infrared technology for better accuracy.

Dark Walnut Wood Species

Do you want even better hardwood cabinetry in the kitchen of your Little Guy Max? You can get it with the Dark Walnut Wood Species option. This gets you dovetail jointed drawers and cabinets made entirely of hardwood. What an even more beautiful space your kitchen will become!

Zamp Solar Power

Your last add-on option is to use solar power. With Zamp, you can get a Flexi Roof Panel capable of generating 100 watts of solar power. It comes with an Output Warranty good for 25 years. The panel has the capability of generating 5.62 amps with a power output of 100 watts. Your roof solar panel measures 41.5 x 21.5 x 0.5 inches.

How Much Does the Little Guy Max Cost?

The Little Guy Max from Little Guy Trailers costs $29,995 for the 2019 model. This price does not include any add-ons or extra amenities and features.

Where Can You Get Little Guy Max?

Want to score yourself a Little Guy Max? You can visit the Little Guy Trailers website to get started. Here, you can search for a dealer in your area. Just input your zip code and you’ll see the closest places you can shop for your Little Guy Max.

You can reach out to the dealer by phone or through the Little Guy Trailers website. It’s that easy!

Based outside of the United States? No problem. You can buy a Little Guy Trailer if you’re in South Korea, Colombia, Chile, Australia, and Canada.

Is the Little Guy Max a Good Value for Your Money?

Let’s answer the big question now: should you get the Little Guy Max teardrop trailer from Little Guy Trailers?

While it’s not the cheapest vehicle, the Little Guy Max also weighs more and affords much more space than the average teardrop. You get a spacious kitchen with all the fixings, such as beautiful cabinetry, a big stainless steel fridge, and a microwave. More amazingly, there’s a full bathroom in there with an indoor shower and a toilet. That’s very uncommon in teardrop trailers.

The level of craftsmanship and dedication put into each Little Guy Max teardrop trailer both inside and out certainly makes this vehicle a viable contender. If you have fewer passengers or less space needs, the Little Guy Max Mini makes for a nice substitute. For a middle-of-the-road option, you might consider the MyPod.

Either way, I think you can’t go wrong with a teardrop from Little Guy Trailers.

Conclusion

Little Guy Trailers in Ohio manufacturers all its vehicles in the US. They have three teardrop trailers: the MyPod, Little Guy Max Mini, and the Little Guy Max. Of the three, the Little Guy Max has the biggest profile, weighing the most and offering more space.

With a starting retail price of about $30k, we’re not saying the Little Guy Max is inexpensive, because it isn’t. For its size and the amenities (full bathroom, anyone?) you get, though, I think it’s worth the investment. Hopefully now you do too!

What are your thoughts about Little Guy Max? Please leave a comment below.

You’re aware of some bigger RV and trailer brands, but what about those companies that make teardrops? What are the best teardrop trailer manufacturers? There are many teardrop manufacturers, some of which you may have heard of and others that are smaller.

While no one brand is the “best,” I think each company I’m going to showcase in this article is worthy of the acclaim they’ve earned.

As you start your search for a teardrop trailer, you should research these manufacturers first. With their high level of craftsmanship, variety of teardrop models, and competitive price points, you cannot go wrong.

The Best Teardrop Trailer Manufacturers

1. Vistabule

One teardrop trailer manufacturer that has come up on this blog before is Vistabule. They produce the eponymously-named teardrop the Vistabule. Their trailer has an aluminum frame with plenty of windows on the sides, front, and back. After all, what’s the fun of traveling the world if you can’t enjoy the view along the way?

The retractable kitchen—a standard in most teardrop trailers—is made of appealing natural wood. When fully opened, it has everything you need for your cooking adventures, including cabinets, utensil holders, shelves, a sink, drawers, and a cooking surface.

With a convertible sofa bed, a tall headboard with included storage, and retractable tables that can open up outdoors, you’ll be extraordinarily comfy. If you want to get back to nature, the Vistabule is a great way to start. This small, cozy trailer even has customization options so you can truly make it your own.

2. Timberleaf Trailers

Home of the famous Pika, Timberleaf Trailers is another great teardrop manufacturer. They also produce the Classic trailer.

The Classic is a tiny, bright orange teardrop towable by bigger cars and SUVs. It includes such perks as wood finishing, galley cabinets, retro laminate countertops, and Baltic birch plywood throughout. You also get a 20-square foot cabin, a four-inch foam Colorado queen mattress, skylight shades, an aluminum roof and sides, and insulation in the ceiling and walls.

Then there’s the Pika, a Timberleaf staple. This is the less expensive trailer of the two, even though it boasts much of the same features.

With either of your Timberleaf trailers, you can add:

• A customized, upgraded Colorado queen mattress
• A Rhino Rack Euro-style roof rack
• A Rhino Rack mesh room
• ClimateRight AC/heating at 2,500 BTUs
• Shore power adapters
• Zamp solar panels at 160 watts
• A Partner Steel 22-inch two-burner stove with a windscreen
• Maxxair upgrade fan
• Detachable wood exterior shelf

3. Cozy Cruiser

A smaller, lesser-known brand, Cozy Cruiser is based in Eugene, Oregon. They’re a family-run business that manufactures six teardrops. Those are:

• Columbia Cruiser: This deluxe trailer has a width of five and a half feet and weighs 1,250 pounds dry. You can choose from such hardwood options as mahogany, cherry, walnut, maple, and oak. You may also customize the fabric of the curtains. Other features include a plywood and vinyl ceiling, a vent fan with a rain guard, a MaxxAir 10-speed roof fan, LED interior lighting, a 55×80-inch queen-sized foam mattress, and locking shelves and cabinets.
• Rogue Cruiser: The Rogue Cruiser is an extended Cozy Cruiser. It weighs 1,350 pounds dry. You get the same features as the Colombia as well as 14-inch wheels with moon caps, torsion flex axles, an aluminum underlay, and an aluminum diamond-plated cargo box.
• Umpqua Cruiser: The Umpqua Cruiser has a wet bar. This comes with a gravity fill, hand-pump faucets, dual holding tanks that are six gallons each, and a stainless steel sink. If you’d prefer, you have the option to order an upgrade for the wet bar. This has double sinks and electric pumps that are 12 volts. The Umpqua Cruiser weighs 1,250 pounds dry.
• McKenzie Cruiser: Boasting the same features as the other trailers (with the exception of the Umpqua Cruiser and its wet bar), the McKenzie Cruiser weighs 1,250 pounds dry.
• Willamette Cruiser: The entry model of the Willamette Cruiser is smaller and a little less no-frills. It weighs less too, as it’s 1,200 pounds dry.
• Deschutes Cruiser: If you’ve got a motorcycle that you want to use as a towing vehicle, the Deschutes Cruiser is the pick for you. This teeny-tiny teardrop weighs just 550 pounds dry. It’s three and a half feet by seven feet.

4. Aero Teardrops

Another Oregon-based company is Aero Teardrops, but this time it’s in Portland. Each Aero trailer is custom-built for a unique vehicle you’ll love for years to come.

You get three base models to work with: the Broadway 5×8, Steel 5×10, and the Steel 5×10 H/C.

The Broadway 5×8 has an overall width of 80 inches, an overall height of 66 inches, and an overall length of 12 feet. Its dry weight is 1,300 pounds and its tongue weight is 150 to 170 pounds. Included are a retractable kitchen, storage cabinets, LED ceiling lights, and a 58×75-inch sleeping space.

For more roominess, there’s the Steel 5×10. This model has an overall width of 80 inches, an overall height of 66 inches, and an overall length of 14 feet. Its dry weight is 1,400 pounds and its tongue weight is 195 pounds. Since it’s bigger, there’s more room for interior cabinets. In fact, the top cabinet is so big you can convert it to a bunk bed if you have kids and need the extra space!

The biggest option is the Steel 5×10 with a high clearance package. This teardrop has an overall width of 80 inches, an overall height of 72 inches, and an overall length of 14 feet. Its dry weight is 1,500 pounds and its tongue weight is 215 pounds. You get such features as LED reading lights and ceiling down lights, storage beneath the floors, a convertible top cabinet, Jeep fenders, and large wheels.

5. nuCamp

The manufacturer nuCamp is mostly known for their TAG teardrop trailers. You may have even heard of them. They also produce the TAB 320 and 400 teardrops. Let’s discuss each model in more depth.

You can build your TAG trailer from the ground up, customizing the graphics, colors, and the hue of the sidewall. There are two packages to choose from as well: the Sofitel and the Boondock. The former is more about luxury while the latter is for roughing it.

The TAG trailer has an exterior height of 72 inches, an exterior width of 80 inches from one fender to another, an exterior length of 163 inches, and an exterior box length of 116 inches. There’s a queen-sized mattress that’s 58×78 inches. Inside, the interior width is 58 inches and the interior height is 47 inches. The TAG teardrop has a Gross Axle Weight Rating or GAWR of 2,200 pounds and a tongue weight of 100 to 170 pounds.

The counterpart to the TAG is the TAB teardrop line. This includes models like the TAB 320, the TAB 320 Clamshell, and the TAB 400. Both 320 models have several floorplans.

For the TAB 320, the floorplans include:

• TAB 320 U: The TAB 320 U has an exterior height of 89 inches, an exterior width of 78 inches, and an exterior length of 182 inches. Inside, the width is 71 inches and the height is 69 inches. You get a 70×73-inch bed, a 19-gallon graywater tank, and an 11-gallon freshwater tank. The TAB 320 U’s GAWR is 2,900 pounds and its tongue weight is between 138 and 198 pounds.
• TAB 320 S: The TAB 320 S is even bigger. Its exterior height is 89 inches, its exterior width is 78 inches, and its exterior length is 182 inches. Inside, this teardrop has a width of 71 inches and a height of 69 inches. The bed is bigger at 70×73 inches. You get an eight-gallon blackwater tank, a 19-gallon graywater tank, and an 11-gallon freshwater tank. The GAWR is 2,900 pounds and the tongue weight is 140 to 200 pounds.

For the TAB 320 Clamshell, the floorplans are:

• TAB 320 CS: The TAB 320 CS in the Clamshell line has an exterior height of 89 inches, an exterior width of 78 inches, and an exterior length of 182 inches with the coupler. The interior width is 71 inches and the interior height is 69 inches. The bed measures 70×58 inches. You get a 19-gallon graywater tank and an 11-gallon freshwater tank. The GAWR for the TAB 320 CS is 2,900 pounds. The tongue weight is between 156 and 216 pounds.
• TAB 320 CS-S: Next is the TAB 320 CS-S, a step up from the other floorplan. It has an exterior height of 89 inches, an exterior width of 78 inches, and an exterior length of 182 inches. Inside the vehicle is an interior width of 71 inches and an interior height of 69 inches. The bed measures 70×58 inches. Included are an eight-gallon blackwater tank, a 19-gallon graywater tank, and an 11-gallon freshwater tank. The GAWR for this floorplan is 2,900 pounds. Tongue weight is 152 to 212 pounds.

Then there’s the TAB 400, which is the only floorplan available under this line. This teardrop has an interior width of 79 inches and an interior height of 81 inches. Included are a 12-gallon blackwater tank, an 18-gallon graywater tank, and a 30-gallon freshwater tank. The dry tongue weight of the TAB 400 is 457 pounds, and its total dry weight is 2,690 pounds.

6. Camp-Inn

A smaller but still great brand is Camp-Inn. They’re the manufacturers of the Tiny Camper. There are two models in this teardrop line: the 550 Teardrop and the 560 Raindrop.

Both are teardrop trailers, but the 550 is the smaller of the two. It features rounded styling, dual cabin doors, and front windows. At eight feet long, this is one lightweight trailer. The weight varies from 850 pounds at the lightest to 1,250 pounds at the heaviest.

If you need more space and room, the 560 Raindrop should satisfy. It too has the same rounded styling, dual cabinet doors, and stunning panoramic windows at the front of the trailer. It’s longer at 10 feet and heavier, too. The weight is between 1,030 and 1,430 pounds.

For both models, you get such features as a lengthy bed, a bunk/couch area, door stops, an aluminum body, roof insulation, stainless steel fenders, chrome cabinet hardware, storage cabinets, more storage underneath the floor, a Fantastic Fan on the roof, and a stainless steel sink.

7. Little Guy Trailers

Over in Uniontown, Ohio is Little Guy Trailers. This brand is best known for the MyPod as well as the Little Guy Max. They also produce a smaller version called the Little Guy Mini Max.

The MyPod may be tiny, but it’s cozy and adorable, too. It features everything you need inside, such as a Fantastic Fan that runs on three speeds, air conditioning, a generous sleeping space, window shades, power at 12 volts, and an entertainment center. Its overall length is 139 inches, its exterior height is 62 inches, the inside height is 37 inches, and the inside width is 60 inches. This teardrop has a GAWR of 2,200 pounds, a tongue weight of 110 pounds, and a curb weight of 630 pounds.

Another teensy-weensy teardrop is the Little Guy Mini Max. It can fit up to three passengers and is a rare trailer that includes a residential-style wetbath. Its exterior height is eight feet, six inches, its overall width is six feet, nine inches, its interior height is six feet, and its overall length is 17 feet, six inches. It includes a nine-gallon blackwater tank, a 14-gallon graywater tank, and a 20-gallon freshwater tank. The Little Guy Mini Max has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or GVWR of 2,900 pounds, a dry weight of 1,993 pounds, and a tongue weight of 280 pounds.

For the most room, you need the Little Guy Max. Here, you get an entertainment system, a 32×76-inch dinette, the wetbath, and a decently-sized kitchen. This teardrop has an interior height of six feet, seven inches, an exterior height of nine feet, one inch, an overall width of seven feet, and an overall length of 21 feet. The Little Guy Max also includes a nine-gallon blackwater tank, a 14-gallon graywater tank, and a 20-gallon freshwater tank. Its GVWR is 3,800 pounds, its dry weight is 3,140 pounds, and its tongue weight is 330 pounds.

7. High Camp Trailers

High Camp Trailers produces its teardrops in Portland, Oregon. All are made with a customized steel frame that’s powder-coated and welded. The trailer has a two-inch ball coupler, 10-inch electric drum brakes, and a torsion axle that’s 2,500 pounds.

The propane system comes with insulated currogated stainless steel tubing lines that are secured with brass fittings. The tank mount can be customized. Most propane tanks from High Camp Trailers have a capacity of 2.4 gallons and weigh 11 pounds.

To power the teardrop trailer, you get five fuse circuits, a shore power plug that’s 15 amps, a battery converter and charger from Progressive Dynamics, and a Duracell Group 27 deep cycle battery that promises 100 amp hours.

Inside the camper, you’ll find birch paneling and cabinetry. There’s LED lights on the porch, near the entrance doors, and in the cabin. The roof fan has 13 speeds; you can adjust these via remote control. At night, you’ll sleep on a five-inch foam mattress that’s queen-sized. The entire interior cabin is five feet.

The outdoor kitchen galley includes a locking latch handle, automotive latch lifts, a cubby under the counter that can be used for storage, and exterior LED lighting. You also get a Coleman cooler made of durable stainless steel and a cooktop stove with three burners.

Conclusion

Are you looking for some impressively awesome teardrop trailers to buy? If so, any of the above manufacturers I covered would be a wonderful pick. These are some of the best of the best in terms of teardrop trailer quality, floorplan availability, amenities, and sizing. Good luck with your search!

Which is your favourite teardrop trailer brand? Please leave a comment below!

On the lower end, some teardrop trailers start at just under $5,000. Others may be upwards of $20,000 or more. Depending on the size, the weight, and the amenities, prices will be higher or lower. If you’re buying a teardrop for just about $5k, it’s going to be tiny. Amenities may be lacking, but for some people, that’s okay. The more money you spend, the more space and features that are typically included in your vehicle.

Teardrop Trailer Price Examples

To give you a good idea of how much money you might put down for a new teardrop trailer, I scoured the Internet to find as many teardrop manufacturers as possible. If the brand produces just a single vehicle, I’ll quote one price. If there are several models to choose from, I will share the cost of each.

Let’s get started.

1. Vintage Overland — $12,500 – $16,500

The impetus for Vintage Overland trailers began sometime in the 1980s, when Britton Purser began making his own designs. In the years since, he moved on from fashion design to carpentry and then making teardrops and other trailers.

The Tuco teardrop from Vintage Overland costs $12,500. It’s 600 pounds. This trailer stands six feet tall and is 12 feet long. It also has a 4×8 cabin.

If you need more space, the Great Escape Caravan costs $15,000. It’s six feet tall, 12 feet long, and features the same 4×8 cabin. You also get an additional back hatch that’s 28 inches deep, 58 inches wide, and 20 inches tall. This teardrop weighs 750 pounds and is meant for two.

The final offering from Vintage Overland is the T.E. Lawrence for $16,500. It too is six feet tall and 12 feet long, but it has a bigger cabin that’s 5×8. You also get the back hatch, which is 28 inches deep, 58 inches wide, and 20 inches high this time. This vehicle weighs 900 pounds.

2. Oregon Trail’R Teardrop Trailers — $6,150 – $14,000

Oregon Trail’R is a teardrop manufacturer that’s based in Oregon. Not only do they sell a variety of trailers through their website, but they also have a teardrop accessories and parts store. Here, you can find items like twist switch plates, galley hatch support strings, couplers, cutting boards, batteries, and fuse panels.

The brand has many teardrops available. The costs can vary depending on what you add to your trailer, so all prices are estimates. They are:

• FronTear: $14,000 for a trailer with a length of eight feet, a height of four feet, a width of five feet, and a weight of 1,100 to 1,400 pounds
• TerraDrop: $16,000 for a trailer with similar measurements to the FrontTear that weighs 1,200 to 1,500 pounds
• Do-Drop: $6,150 for a trailer with a length of seven feet, a height of 3.5 feet, a width of four feet, and a weight of 550 to 700 pounds

3. Vistabule Teardrop Trailers – $17,995

Based in Minnesota, Vistabule Teardrop Trailers is a small company that manufacturers just one trailer, the eponymously-named Vistabule. The vehicle costs $17,995 before you start adding on bonus features.

The body width of the Vistabule is five feet, its total length is 14 feet, and its body length is 10 feet. Including the fenders, the vehicle width is six feet, 10 inches. The interior cabin height is 43 inches, and you get 6.5 inches of foot room with the under-bed floor storage. From the fan cover top to the ground, there’s a height of 67 inches.

The Vistabule weighs 1,200 pounds when empty. If you fill it with water, propane, and other gear, the weight increases to 1,520 pounds. Its tongue weight is normally 130 pounds. If you connect a propane tank that’s 11 gallons, the tongue weight increases to 160 pounds. You get a graywater tank that’s nine gallons and a freshwater tank that’s also nine gallons.

Available bonus features that will drive up the price are:

• Heavy-duty torsion axles
• Alloy wheels
• Solar plug-ins
• Galley dome lights and top cabs
• More storage compartments for beneath the bed
• A sofa bed with a spare mattress
• Porthole windows and privacy covers
• Flip-up door side tables
• Door windows with screens

4. Timberleaf Trailers — $19,750

Timberleaf Trailers is a Colorado teardrop trailer brand. They’re known for their Pika Teardrop, which is named after the tiny mammal that looks like a cross between a rabbit and a mouse. They also produce the Classic Teardrop.

The pricing for Timberleaf Trailers teardrops is $19,750.

The Classic Teardrop is 15 feet long and 65 inches high without vents. Its interior cabin height clearance is 36 inches and its base size is five feet by 10 feet. The dry weight is 1,400 pounds and the tongue weight is 150 pounds. The Classic Teardrop comes with a Colorado Queen mattress that’s 57×80 inches, leaf springs with a 2,000-pound axle, and 15-inch wheels.

The Pika is 11 feet, 10 inches long and 65 inches high as well. Its base size is five feet, six inches by eight feet. It too has a 36-inch clearance and 15-inch wheels. The Pika’s dry weight is 970 pounds and its tongue weight is 120 pounds. You get a 54x75x4-inch mattress and a 2,000-pound torsion axle with this trailer.

5. Colorado Teardrops – $12,995 – $24,500

A newer company that was only founded in 2014, Colorado Teardrops is settled amongst the Rocky Mountains. Dean Wiltshire, a carpenter from the United Kingdom, decided to start this company after he had a hard time renting a teardrop. He works with his children, Sarah and David, in this family-owned business.

The models in the Colorado Teardrops family include the Basedrop, Canyonland, Mount Massive, and Summit. You can also get custom-built trailers for more money. Used teardrop trailers are available as well.

Let’s discuss the pricing for the various Colorado Teardrops models:

• Basecamp: $12,995 for a trailer with an overall length of 148 inches, an overall width of 76 inches, an overall height of 70.5 inches, and a dry weight of 1,000 pounds
• Canyonland: $15,500 for a trailer with an overall length of 148 inches, an overall width of 82 inches, an overall height of 71 inches, and a dry weight of 1,150 pounds
• Mount Massive: $21,500 for a trailer with an overall length of 173 inches, an overall width of 82 inches, an overall height of 80 inches, and a dry weight of 1,470 pounds
• Summit: $24,500 for a trailer with an overall length of 173 inches, an overall width of 88 inches, an overall height of 84.5 inches, and a dry weight of 1,750 pounds

6. Hutte Hut – $63,900

The simplistic and modern Hutte Hut is both the name of the teardrop trailer and the company that makes it. The vehicle costs $63,900 for a base model. That makes it one of the most expensive teardrops you’ll find.

This trailer can fit two to three passengers. The frame is proprietary aluminum and the cabin is made of wood that’s bonded with epoxy and has no screws. The tongue length of the trailer is 42 inches. Its overall height is 72 inches, its overall width is 80 inches, and the overall length is 168 inches.

Inside the vehicle, the deck-to-ground height is 18 inches, with a peak ceiling height of 51 inches. The floor is 92 inches long and 66 inches wide, and the surface area of the entire trailer is 44 square feet.

The Hutte Hut teardrop weighs 900 pounds dry with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 3,500 pounds. Its tongue weight is a moderate 750 pounds. The ride height is 16 inches, and each wheel is 14×6 inches with 185/60/R14 tires.

You get several standard features in the Hutte Hut, such as a cotton canvas canopy that’s water-repellant, an exterior shore power inlet that runs on AC power, and convertible cushions that are adjustable.

7. Droplet Trailer – $14,450 to $16,450

The trailers from Droplet Trailer are designed to get you out in nature again. The company also gives back. For each trailer someone buys, Droplet Trailer gives 10 percent of the proceeds towards United States and Canadian landowners. The intention is to make this land into free campgrounds for trailers like yours.

The Droplet Trailer is the only vehicle produced by this brand. If you get the naked version, it costs $14,450. A base package drives the price up to $15,450. If you want the Off-the-Grid package, you’d pay $16,450.

One of these teardrops weighs just 950 pounds with a tongue weight of 95 pounds. The trailer itself is 5.5 feet high, 13.5 feet long, and 6.6 feet wide. The cabin is four feet high, eight feet long, and five feet wide.

Included in the trailer is a double-wheeled wide jack, 12-inch wheels, a tongue, an axle-free torsion suspension system, and a powder-coated steel frame.

8. inTech RV – $16,537 to $19,000

Despite its name, inTech RV produces several teardrop trailers. These include the Luna Lite, Luna, Luna Rover, and the Sol. The prices for these trailers range from $16,537 to $19,000.

Here are some specs and info on each inTech RV teardrop:

• Luna Lite: The Luna Lite weighs between 1,450 and 1,630 pounds. Its GVWR is 2,220 pounds. Its exterior width is seven feet, 10 inches, its exterior length is 15 feet, six inches, and its exterior height is six feet, eight inches. The interior width is five feet, nine inches, the interior length is six feet, 10 inches, and the interior height is four feet, six inches.
• Luna: Next is the standard Luna. It weighs between 1,700 and 1,800 pounds. Its GVWR is also 2,200 pounds. The exterior width for the Luna is seven feet, 19 inches, the exterior length is 15 feet, six inches, and the exterior height is six feet, eight inches. Its interior width is five feet, nine inches, its interior height is six feet, 10 inches, and its interior length is four feet, six inches.
• Luna Rover: The Luna Rover is the biggest of the three trailers. It weighs between 1,643 and 1,770 pounds. It has the same GVWR as the other two Luna models. Its exterior width is seven feet, 10 inches, its exterior length is 15 feet, six inches, and its exterior height is seven feet, one inch. It has an interior width of five feet, nine inches, an interior length of six feet, 10 inches, and an interior height of four feet, six inches.
• Sol: The mighty Sol has room for up to four passengers. It weighs between 3,290 and 3,375 pounds. Its tongue weight range is 450 to 470 pounds. The exterior width is eight feet, six inches, the exterior length is 19 feet, and the exterior height is nine feet, six inches. The Sol has an interior width of six feet, 10 inches, an interior length of 15 feet, nine inches, and an interior height of six feet, six inches.

9. Escapod TOPO Series – $16,500

Since 2015, Escapod’s team has been making each teardrop trailer it sells from scratch. Knowing how much the hustle and bustle of daily life can take away from nature, Escapod’s founders want their trailer owners to spend more time in the great outdoors.

The brand is known for the TOPO Series. New for 2019, a TOPO teardrop will cost you $16,500 as a base price. The TOPO has a body that’s five feet by eight feet, including a 2×2 power-coated frame that’s welded by hand. The roof and exterior walls are finished with a layer of aluminum to prevent corrosion.

You might also feel inclined to add these bonus features:

• Electric brakes – $400
• A second awning – $309 to $331
• A battery charger – $65
• Timbren 3500 HD axle-free suspension – $750
• Frontrunner Wolf Pack storage boxes, three total – $200
• Welded storage deck – $400
• An air conditioner with all ports – $650
• A fully articulating hitch – $300
• Additional water tanks – $750 each
• A propane heater – $1,000
• A tire mount and spare tire – $600
• A shower with a water heater – $400
• Solar power – $275
• A propane tank – $225
• A stove with two burners – $325

1o. RetroRide Teardrops – $5,745 – $7,890

Over in Plover, Wisconsin is RetroRide Teardrops. These unadorned teardrops are designed with the retro feel their name invokes. You can choose from three teardrop trailer sizes: the 4×8 model, the 5×8, and the 5×10.

The 4×8 trailer starts at $5,745 for a two-door vehicle. It’s 68 inches wide, 12 feet long, and has a cabin area that’s 78×46 ½ inches. The trailer weighs 820 pounds with a tongue weight of 120 pounds. If you add Climate Right AC and heating, you’d spend $549 more. A 12-volt battery would set you back $125.

The 5×8 teardrop costs $6,845. It’s six feet, 10 inches wide and 12 ½ feet long. This trailer has a cabin that’s 78×58 inches. It weighs 940 pounds with a tongue weight of 155 pounds. The add-on features for this vehicle are Climate Right AC/heating (same price), a spare tire ($175), a cotton mattress that’s eight inches ($245), and a 12-volt battery ($134).

Finally, there’s the 5×10 trailer. This is priced at $7,890. It’s the biggest teardrop available from RetroRide, as it’s six feet, eight inches wide and 14 ½ feet long. It has a 78×58-inch cabin. The 5×10 weighs 1,100 pounds and has a tongue weight of 160 pounds.

AC and heating can be installed for you for $549. You might also consider adding a front tool box for $359, a spare tire for $175, extra windows for $445, a cotton mattress for $245, a 12-volt battery for $134, or radial tires (15 inches) for $100 each.

Conclusion

Teardrop trailers run the gamut from teeny-tiny ones for $5k to more sizable vehicles for $14k and up. Whether you have a small budget or a larger one, there should be room in your life for a teardrop trailer somewhere.

Would you be happy in a Happier Camper or not?

In this review, I seek to provide you with information that can guide your decision. By the time you’re done reading, you should have made up your mind about whether this teardrop trailer adequately suits your needs.

What Is Happier Camper?

Let’s begin with a bit of background. What is Happier Camper? Founded out of Atwater, Los Angeles, California by Derek M., Happier Camper prefers a more retro approach to the design of their teardrop trailers. They also strive to provide vehicles that don’t weigh too much and won’t cost you an arm and a leg.

Their trailers feature Happier Camper’s exclusive Adaptiv System. This modular system gives you the freedom to arrange your teardrop trailer your way. You can select from customizable countertop, storage, and sleeping areas to sort of make your own floorplan.

Each floorplan in the Adaptiv System includes modular cubes or components. You can adjust these day-to-day. For instance, if you wanted to have a meal with four or five people, you’d move the sleeping space around to make room for a kitchenette. Then, at night, when you have to sleep, you’d compress the kitchenette to create more sleeping space. That’s just one example of many.

The honeycomb fiberglass of the modular floors has a thickness of 1.5 inches, so you can be sure it will handle all these floorplan swaps with aplomb. In fact, you can adjust components sort of like a Lego, in that the floor has embedded grooves that keep your cubes where you put them. You’ll also find everything else you need attached to these floor panels, including a front drain, D-ring tie-downs that are frame-mounted, and table bases.

Then there’s the cubes themselves.

Happier Camper designed each cube in its Adaptiv System to weigh as little as possible. You connect them together by snapping them. You can also get locking hardware for extra security.

All doors, lids, countertops, tabletops, and other wooden surfaces are made from Happier Camper’s Lite-Ply wood. With durable qualities, Lite-Ply weighs less when compared to standard plywood, exactly 55 percent less.

The Adaptiv System includes the following components:

• Deluxe countertop serving bar
• Cube locking hardware and a side wall
• A full kitchen with a sink, stove, pull-out fridge, electric pump, and a cooler ice box cube
• Toilet cover
• Wooden top lid
• Countertop with flip-n-lock extending capabilities; it can stretch to 13 by 20 inches for more cooking space
• Patio table base and wooden countertop cube
• Tri-fold flat cushions measuring 20 x 60 inches as well as standard 20 x 20-inch cushions
• Floor panels
• Nesting table top and bench cube

Which Models Are Available?

The Happier Camper produces just one teardrop trailer: the HC1. It includes the Adaptiv modular system I described above. According to Happier Camper themselves, they designed the HC1 with “a lifetime of enthusiasm and years of careful design.” This results in a colorful, comfortable trailer you and your family could enjoy for years to come.

Features

The HC1 has a base built from fiberglass. It comes completely bonded for greater durability. The flip-up or jalousie vending windows offer a panoramic view you’ll adore. The windows are also quite sizable so you always have a great way of looking out to the gorgeous world outside.

The roof of the trailer features a contoured solar panel, giving you the option of using natural resources for electricity if you so desire. Then there’s the rear door hatch, which opens straight up so you can access the entirety of the vehicle’s interior. With some floorplans, you could even roll your motorcycle or other outdoor equipment right in there.

You also get electronic brakes for easy stopping, a ridged frame with an included torsion axle, and AGM batteries for plenty of power.

Outside, there’s a rooftop fan with air conditioning. This way, if you’re camping in the warmth of summer, you and your fellow passengers can sleep comfortably at night. You also get a porch light, indoor and outdoor storage, vintage marker lights, a heavy-duty swing jack, a mounted leveling jack, tires with moon caps, and LED marine lights. The door has a circular shutter window blind, a large port window, and custom hinging.

The other lighting and electric features include:

• An exterior AC power inlet that’s marine-grade
• Four DC-powered cigarette ports
• Two AC-powered wall plugs with two USB plugs
• A power converter with your deep-cycle battery
• LED front markers
• Rear side markers with a vintage flair
• Interior LED lighting that’s dimmable

The interior shell comes with:

• Recessed D-ring tiedowns, six total
• Recessed table leg mounts, five total
• Nested upper shelf storage in the interior shell and wall perimeter
• Stainless steel floor drain
• Doorstep embossing
• Side-door storage
• Panoramic windows

Then there’s the exterior shell, which boasts:

• Marine-grade accessories and parts throughout
• Precision components, locks, and hardware

Last but certainly not least, the chassis and frame features include:

• Utility lever
• Seven-pin wiring harness
• Spare tire in the undercarriage
• Aluminum wheels that are 13 inches each
• Independent torsion axle suspension
• Side and rear door hitch receiver that’s two inches
• Swivel-back tongue
• Tough tube frame

You get seven colors to select from for your HC1 Happier Camper teardrop trailer. These include Mojave Sage (white with forest green), Silverlake (white with silvery gray), Sequoia Orange (white with goldenrod), Topanga Turquoise (white with light blue), Bishop Red (white with maroon red), Pacific Blue (white with bright blue), and Mammoth White (all white).

Specs

You can fit up to five passengers in the HC1 teardrop. The vehicle has a dry weight of 1,100 pounds, making it super lightweight. That gives you the freedom to tow this trailer with plenty of vehicles, such as cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks. The HC1 has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or GVWR of 3,500 pounds. The tongue weighs 110 to 150 pounds.

The spacious rear hatch door measures 55 x 54 inches and the extra-wide entry door has a width of 25 inches. Each trailer tire is 13 inches. The entire vehicle has an interior height of six feet, one inch. The beds have a width of six feet, eight inches. Both LED rear lights measure seven inches.

You get 42 square feet of walkable floorspace throughout the entire vehicle. Inside the vehicle, the height is six feet, one inch and the width six feet, six inches. That width expands to six feet, 11 inches with the bed included.

The vehicle has an overall length of 13 inches, an exterior height of seven feet, four inches, and a shell length of 10 feet.

Floorplans

Happier Camper offers several layouts or floorplans to its customers. These include the following:

• The Mega Bed for up to five passengers
• The Dining with max kitchen prep room
• The Dining (Alt.) for a different take on the layout
• The Study if you need more room to stretch out and relax
• The Sleeper for more bed space
• The Naked, which has plenty of open areas to hold kayaks and other outdoor equipment
• The Premium, which includes a toilet, sink, and shower space
• The Classic, which is a standard layout and a favorite for a reason
• The Essential for all the basics you need

Which Add-Ons Can You Get?

If you by chance think your Happier Camper could use more amenities, you’ve got ‘em. The following add-ons should enhance your experience in your teardrop trailer:

• TV mount: The TV mount comes with a specialty AC power plug and a mounting bracket. If your TV measures 27 inches and weighs 13 pounds, then you can use it with this mount. You should set up the mount under your upper storage cabinets.
• Custom HC1 cover: There’s no need to shop for a cover for your HC1 when Happier Camper offers one as an add-on. The Sunbrella material used for the cover will keep your trailer safe from the elements year in and year out. You get rear hatch openings and zippers on the sides of the cover as well.
• Rear hatch curtain: You can hang this curtain over your open rear door hatch so you can get changed and shower privately. How handy!
• Back window upgrade: Your back window can now slide open with this upgrade. You also get a screen for enjoying the fresh breeze but no bugs.
• Wraparound exterior bar: For the coolest teardrop trailer ever, you could add a wraparound exterior bar to your HC1. Your friends will always want to hang out in your vehicle!
• Concession fold-up window: With a bigger concession window, you can either enjoy the view or pass out food to your friends and family faster. You could even turn your trailer into a food truck. There’s nothing stopping you.
• Luxury mattress topper: Sleep better with a mattress topper that’s three inches thick. Intended for queen-sized beds, the mattress topper can also act as a comfy back rest if you’re feeling achy. It has Velcro straps that connect the two pieces together. The mattress topper is also made from Sunbrella fabric.
• High-performance blanket: The technical materials that went into the making of this high-performance blanket mean it can handle rough and cold weather expertly well.
• Curbside exterior bar: If you’re fascinated with the idea of a trailer bar but want a smaller one, try this curbside exterior bar instead. It still wraps around your trailer, but it’s in two pieces instead of one. The fiberglass pieces separate so you can set them up your way.
• Front stabilizing jacks: If you have a hard time leveling your teardrop, you’ll certainly want these front stabilizing jacks. Your vehicle will move less.
• Suspension awning: The reflective fabric (that’s industrial-grade, by the way) that comprises this suspension awning has reflective properties as well. That means fewer UV rays from the sun get to you and your passengers. You’ll also notice a temperature differential of eight degrees cooler than the outdoor temperature. That makes this accessory perfect on humid summer days.
• Roadshower pressurized tank: This pressurized tank from Roadshower goes on your teardrop’s rear hitch. It allows you to enjoy high-pressure water heated by solar power.
• Clean wave inverter: A medical-grade inverter like this one runs on 600 watts. It provides extra power to your favorite electronics, like your phone, TV, tablet, and laptop.
• Contoured solar panel: The appeal and functionality of this contoured solar panel means you’ll never notice it. It can achieve up to 100 watts of free, renewable energy that preserves our earth.
• Rear door loading ramp: If you bring smaller vehicles or sporting equipment in your trailer, you’ll very much appreciate having a rear door loading ramp. You can even customize it for an ideal fit for storage purposes.
• Side–door or rear door footstep: For younger or shorter passengers, a footstep makes safe entry into the trailer much easier. You never knew you needed this add-on, but you certainly do.

How Much Do These Teardrop Trailers Cost?

The cost of the Happier Camper HC1 starts at $24,950. If you want any of the above add-ons, you will pay more for each.

How Can You Get a Happier Camper?

If you’re strongly considering buying a Happier Camper and you’re based in the United States, you can fill out an order form here or call 844-755-CAMP. On the form, you’ll need to include your whole name, email address, home address, and phone number.

You can have your HC1 trailer shipped to you even if you’re not anywhere near California. All teardrops come from Los Angeles, since that’s Happier Camper’s home base. Only those in the US can have HC1s shipped, though. You will have to pay for the shipping costs, which might be $500 on the lower end and up to $2,000.

Not in the US? No problem. Happier Camper has striven to expand to Canada, specifically the Amherstburg, Ontario area. There, they have a showroom. The company also wants to eventually sell its trailers in Japan, Australia, Europe, and the UK.

The Verdict

While the HC1 from Happier Camper is one of the more expensive teardrop trailers out there, you get a lot of value for the money. Remember that you can customize most layouts to your liking. You also get a ton of floorplans to select from depending on whether you prioritize kitchen space, bathroom space, sleeping areas, or bringing outdoor equipment with you.

The Happier Camper brand comes up again and again when it comes to the best teardrop trailers around. We think they’re a manufacturer very much worth considering as you begin your search for your new teardrop trailer.

Conclusion

Happier Camper produces the HC1 teardrop trailer, one of the better-known teardrops out there. This compact, lightweight vehicle comes in a rainbow of colors. One of the more interesting components of the HC1 is Happier Camper’s Adaptiv System. This lets you put together your trailer layout the way one might snap together Legos. Through attachable cubes, you can shift areas in the teardrop like the kitchenette or bedroom.

Although the HC1 has a higher cost than some other trailers, you get many features that make owning one worthwhile. The Adaptiv System is just one such feature. There are also many generous amenities available. If you want add-ons, Happier Camper offers a whole slew of them.

With shipping to the US and Canada, it’s easier than ever to get yourself a Happier Camper teardrop trailer.

Luckily, it’s easy enough to undo this mistake. All you have to do is shop around.

In this article, I’ve shared 14 awesome accessories for teardrop trailers.

Whether you want more fun or functional options or even both, I’ve got you covered.

1. Teardrop Trailer Cover

One of the perks of owning a teardrop trailer is the wealth of parking options afforded to you. From your driveway to your garage or even a side or backyard, you never have to pay to park at a storage facility if you don’t want to.

That said, you do still need a cover. This one from Classic Accessories (check price on Amazon here) has a great reputation for durability. You can choose from three lengths: eight feet long by five feet wide, eight feet, 10 inches long by five feet wide, and 10 feet, 12 inches long by six feet wide.

Classic Accessories’ cover is made from durable fabric that dries right away upon getting wet. This material can also cut stress damage from the wind, prolonging its lifespan. With an impressive air vent system, you can say goodbye to moisture inside the cover. That means there’s no risk of mold or mildew on or in your teardrop.

You also get an integrated undercarriage strap system to keep your cover in one place all winter long. This strap system includes a weighted toss bag, several connection points per strap, and click-close access.

Worried about sun staining or fading? There’s no need to be. Classic Accessories designed their cover to resist both. It’s even water-repellant.

2. Extra Trailer Lights

Do you want more lighting for your teardrop trailer at night? With these lights from LAMROK Outdoor Products, you can add some extra glow wherever your adventures take you.

The Liteswich lights don’t require bonus equipment or too much installation work on your part. If you have a seven-pin connection, then you can set these lights up. They beautifully illuminate the exterior of your vehicle. If you and some buddies or family members want to spend extra time outside at night, you now can safely.

3. Hitch Mount Umbrella Holder

If you want to enjoy the shade of an umbrella, you have to check out Camco’s hitch mount umbrella holder. Camco’s a renowned name in all things RVs and trailers, so you can trust you’re getting a superior product.

The purpose of this hitch mount umbrella holder is to provide shade on those particularly hot, sunny summer days. The umbrella mount attaches to the hitch connected to your towing vehicle. Your trailer will have to be separated from the hitch at this point.

The hitch itself includes dual thumbscrews so your umbrella won’t wiggle, even in some mild wind. The entire hitch is made of tough steel with a powder-coat finish for durability. If your umbrella has a diameter of at least 1 3/8 inches or two inches, it can fit in this hitch. Receiver hitches of at least two inches and hitch pins of at least 5/8 inches should work as well.

4. Coffeemaker

Most teardrop trailer kitchens don’t have much room. If yours feels cramped but you can’t go without your morning coffee, try this Chulux coffee machine (link to Amazon). It’s a slim coffeemaker that measures 10.3 x 9.4 x 4.9 inches and weighs just 2.85 pounds.

As a single-serve machine, it’s perfect for trailer owners like yourself. It has a water tank that’s BPA-free so you can always sip safely. There’s a water reservoir and a drip tray you can take out and wash in your sink.

To make your morning (or evening) coffee, you choose whichever coffee pod suits your fancy. Put it in the machine, pick the way you want your coffee brewed, and wait. It takes between three and five minutes for the coffee to finish.

The best part? You can select from several great colors for the coffeemaker, including red, orange, green, blue, and black.

5. Fan-Tastic Fan

Keeping your trailer ventilated is incredibly important. Failing to do so invites mold and mildew into your vehicle. After all, these bacteria feed off the humidity and condensation in your vehicle, and there’s lots of it without ventilation.

With a Fan-Tastic Vent you never have to worry about inadequate ventilation again. This fan is part of the 1200 Series, the smallest Fan-Tastic Fan available. Keeping in mind that you own a teardrop trailer, this smaller fan should suffice.

The fan slots into an opening that’s at least 14 x 14 inches. It has a smoke dome and a tall base that keeps it safe from the outdoor elements. With three speeds to choose from, you can run it on low through high.

The 1200 model in particular has 10 blades and measures 12 inches long. You can even buy a vent cover through Amazon if you need one.

6. Clip-on Mirror

As you may recall from reading this blog, sometimes you lose visibility once you hitch your teardrop trailer to your towing vehicle. To combat this, some drivers use clip-on mirrors to increase visibility.

The one from Camco (check it out on Amazon here) is an awesome pick for teardrop trailer owners. You can get a single view mirror or a dual view mirror depending on how badly your view’s obstructed in your rig. Both mirrors have adjustable rubber straps that don’t require any tools for installation.

You can affix the mirrors on your passenger or driver’s side mirror or even both. With a ball and socket that can move 360 degrees, you have the flexibility to adjust these mirrors at whatever angle or direction you need them for better visibility.

7. Step Rug

Messes will inevitably accumulate inside your teardrop trailer, but you can slow down the progress with a step rug. This one from Camco Rv Step Rug looks nice and does its job especially well. It measures 17.5 inches by 18 inches.

The step rug is made entirely of polyester. It’s gray in color, but you can also get the rug in brown, blue, or black. It can go over electrical or manual steps without any tools, glue, or screws. The polyester base prevents mildew and mold from forming on the surface, which is a plus. You can wipe the step rug down with water and soap if it gets dirty.

The rug has some give to it, as it can bend. Still, it’s sturdy with anti-rust hooks and grommets. There’s also TPE backing so the rug won’t shift or move when you need it to stay in one place.

With its single ribbing, you don’t have to worry about debris and dirt getting into your vehicle anymore. Besides that, this Camco carpet has moisture-absorbing qualities and won’t fade in the sun.

8. Over-the-Door Storage

One issue a lot of teardrop trailer owners run into is lack of space. The small size and length of these vehicles often means leaving a lot behind at home.

Instead of relying solely on the cubbies and storage spaces in your vehicle, why not make your own storage? This over-the-door hanging storage bag organizer from KINGREE hooks on a door or wall.

You get five pockets in all. The organizer is 14 inches wide and 17.5 inches tall. You just use the included wooden pole to affix the organizer wherever you have the space. Made from a blend of linen and cotton, this organizer resists moisture. The pockets are wide enough for fitting items like mail, keys, smartphones, tablets, and any other clutter that needs neatness.

9. Portable Refrigerator and Freezer

Update! I originally wrote about CFX35 model, but there is a newer version (check it out on Amazon here) which I believe is even better with more model options . 

If you have up to five passengers traveling in your teardrop, sometimes you need more food storage space than what’s afforded to you. Luckily, this CFX35 portable fridge and freezer from Dometic (check price on Amazon here) should give you all the room you want.

You can select from three models: the CFX35, the CFX 65 Dual, and the CFX95 Dual.

The CFX35 has a capacity of 32 liters. It’s 16 inches tall, 16 inches wide, and 25 inches long. Weighing 39 pounds, the CFX35 can fit 47 12-ounce cans. It comes in black.

For a bigger portable fridge/freezer, try the CFX65 Dual. It has a 2.2-cubic foot capacity and measures 22.1 inches tall, 17.9 inches wide, and 28.5 inches long. This model weighs 49.2 pounds, so it’s quite hefty. Still, the CFX65 Dual can hold 106 12-ounce cans, which is not too shabby! It comes in black.

Then there’s the CFX95 Dual in blue. It can hold 100 quarts, which is the equivalent of 3.3 cubic   feet, 85 liters, or 117 12 ounce-cans. It’s 19.7 inches long, 21.9 inches wide, and 38.8 inches long. It weighs 70.5 pounds. With the CFX95 Dual, you can use 24-volt or 12-volt direct current (DC) power or 120-volt alternating current (AC) power.

It has Dual Zones that allow you to set either of the compartments to your ideal temperature, even if those temperatures aren’t the same. You can change temps up to 50 degrees Fahrenheit or go as low as -8 degrees.

10. Wheel Dock with Rope Handle

If you ever find yourself in a muddy situation at a campsite or park, you’ll be happy to have a few of these wheel docks around. They come from Camco Heavy Duty Wheel Dock and are much beloved among teardrop owners.

Each wheel dock includes a rope handle. With a plastic base in bright yellow, the dock is lightweight enough that you can drag it where it needs to go quickly and easily. Despite that, these docks are designed for heavy-duty use.

When set up correctly, you won’t have to stress about your trailer tongue getting stuck in the dirt or mud. It also won’t sink in softer terrain. That kind of peace of mind makes camping so much easier and more enjoyable.

11. Aluminum Trailer Tongue Storage Box

Do you need yet more storage space than what your trailer offers? You’ll be happy to have this aluminum trailer tongue storage tool box from Pit Posse. The box locks so there’s no risk of you losing your cargo, equipment, and other essentials.

Pit Posse’s storage box has a lid that opens all the way via a deep hinge. You could mount the box completely against your teardrop and the lid should still open. That saves you time since you don’t have to detach the box to get in there.

Its diamond-printed design maintains the shape of the box, even over years of use. Also, this aluminum trailer tongue storage box has seams that are fully welded to make it an even better long-term storage solution.

12. Plastic Bag Dispenser

It’s always handy to have plastic bags around your trailer, just like at home. The problem becomes that, unlike your home, you don’t have a drawer or closet for storing the bags. You don’t want to throw them out, either, but what other choice do you have?

This Pop-A-Bag plastic bag dispenser, lets you store and organize your plastic bags like never before. You simply stuff in up to 25 bags into the Pop-A-Bag. Then, the next time you need one, you can reach for it and it pops right out. How helpful!

The Pop-A-Bag measures 11.8 x 5.2 x 3.1 inches and is made of white plastic. You can mount it to a cabinet or even on a kitchen wall using double-sided tape or screws. Inexpensive and a fan favorite, you’ll gladly use this accessory again and again.

13. Wheel Chock Lock

While the Camco wheel dock with rope handle will keep your teardrop from rolling away, you might also want a wheel chock lock. The TCL65 from Trimax keeps your trailer secure in all sorts of conditions.

The chocks should attach to your tires. Each chock has arms covered in red rubber that won’t puncture your tires or damage your wheel finish. The rest of the Trimax wheel chock lock is built from heavy-gauge steel that has a powder-coat paint job.

You get two keys with your Trimax TCL65. These allow you to access the locking mechanism. That means only you can get into your wheel chock lock, preventing theft. The wheel chock lock measures 4 x 11.7 x 15.5 inches and weighs 6.39 pounds.

14. Under-Cabinet TV Mount

My final pick is a convenient one. If you want to watch TV in your kitchen while you prep meals, wash the dishes, or eat, you can with a TV mount that fits under your kitchen cabinet. This one from VideoSecu is a great pick (check price on Amazon here ).

It fits most TVs that are between 13 and 23 inches; sometimes the mount can support bigger TVs up to 30 inches. These include LED and LCD televisions. You get all the mounting hardware you need right in the box. Once you install it, the mount can swivel so you can watch TV at any angle in your kitchen.

The mount itself is made from a heavy-gauge steel that’s held together with durable nuts and screws. If your TV is at least 18 pounds, it’s compatible with this mount. The mount measures 9.8 x 2.1 x 5.3 inches. You can even pay extra for professional installation so you minimize the chances of your TV tipping over.

Conclusion

Whether for fun or functionality, the 14 teardrop trailer accessories we highlighted in this article will make your life as a trailer owner much easier. You could shop for wheel chocks, exterior LED lighting, extra storage, carpeting, or a portable freezer/fridge combo from the list above. In short, you can’t go wrong! Happy shopping.

More importantly: can you stand up inside a teardrop?

You don’t want to walk around hunched over all the time. That will kill your back and could cause long-term issues with your posture as well. Plus, you know if you can’t even stand up in the trailer comfortably, you’ll have plenty of other problems to deal with. For instance, how will you fit in your bed at night? You don’t want your legs dangling off the edge.

Also, how will you shower? You probably won’t even have the freedom to squeeze into the indoor shower stall. Then you wonder how you’ll sit at a dinette, couch, or any other seating arrangement. Overall, it sounds like you could be in for a very uncomfortable, even painful experience.

No one wants that. That’s why you need to know, can you stand up in a teardrop trailer?

Can You Stand up in a Teardrop Trailer?

To answer the question of whether you can stand up in a teardrop trailer, I have to discuss the average height of these vehicles first. Generally, teardrop trailers are four or five feet high. Since they have a tapered shape, that height is the tallest point of the teardrop.

Now, keep in mind the above number is just an average. You can indeed find taller teardrops out there, but most have a height of five-and-a-half, maybe six feet at best. If you’re over the six-foot mark, you’re already running into trouble. More than likely, you won’t have the ability to stand in the trailer unless you hunch yourself over.

As I already said in the intro, that can lead to a lot of pain and discomfort. It’s just not worth it.

What to Do if You Can’t Stand

If you’re worried about whether you can fit in a teardrop trailer, you shouldn’t go right ahead and buy one. If it’s your spouse or partner who wants a teardrop, you should ask them to put the brakes on the idea for the moment.

While teardrops cost less compared to most trailers, you’ll still likely spend a few thousand dollars for one. That could be wasted money if you can’t even enjoy your vehicle. That’s why, before you sign that check, you should do the following.

Rent Before You Buy

The best way to get a feel for whether you can live comfortably in a teardrop trailer? Rent one! Rental prices vary depending on where you’re renting from, for how long, the type of vehicle, and how well you care for it. Generally, expect to spend a few hundred dollars for a rental over several days. That’s much better than a couple thousand dollars to own a vehicle you might not even fit in.

Once you pick a great teardrop trailer to rent, make sure you spend lots of time in there. Use all the amenities and see how well you mesh with them. Are they too small like you expected or do you actually fit? If it’s the latter, then great! You’ll want to shop for a teardrop just like this when you buy yours.

If you find you’re too big and tall for the teardrop, then you know the minimum size you can buy when you start shopping for your own trailer.

Take Very Short Trips

Let’s say your spouse or partner got overexcited and already put the money down on a teardrop without considering your height. Now you own the vehicle and it’s too late to do anything about it. If you still find you’re too tall for the trailer, then make sure you take very short trips. Maybe you drive out for overnight adventures, but no longer than that.

Upgrade, Upgrade, Upgrade

Your last option is the most sensible. If you don’t fit in the teardrop trailer you own, then upgrade to something you do fit in! Although I write about teardrop trailers a lot here, we know that not everyone can fit in these vehicles. That’s okay. Perhaps you want to try a camper or a pop-up trailer instead. These vehicles are a step up in terms of size from teardrops, but they don’t cost too much more. If you need even more room, then a travel trailer should suit you well.

Taller Teardrop Trailers

If you or a family member has their heart set on a teardrop trailer, make sure you buy one of these. They’re specifically designed for taller passengers like you.

Droplet Trailer

The Droplet Trailer might not look like it has much going on from outside, but inside, you’ll totally change your mind. It can accommodate passengers over six feet tall. With wide-entry doors, storage throughout, a six-inch queen-sized mattress, and a retractable outdoor kitchen with all the fixins’, you’ll have everything you need.

So-Cal Teardrops’ 511 Cal-Deluxe

Another teardrop that accommodates passengers over five feet tall is the 511 Cal-Deluxe from So-Cal Teardrops. This extra-large trailer weighs 1,120 pounds, with a tongue weight of about 140 pounds. It has a 5×11 frame that’s long and wide as well as tall.

Timberleaf Trailers’ Classic

Timberleaf Trailers also keeps taller passengers in mind with the design of their teardrops. Their Classic boasts more than three feet of headspace. That means no more bumping your head on the ceiling. The overall height measures 5.41 feet excluding the vents. With a 5×10 base, a 57 by 80-inch mattress, and a dry weight of 1,400 pounds, this compact trailer provides a lot of comfort and space.

Conclusion

With most teardrop trailers having an average height of about five feet, if you’re any taller than that, you’ll find it hard to stand up. Well, you can stand, but not without hunching over. You’ll still likely bump into everything around you as well.

Luckily, you can look into some of the taller teardrops I shared in this article. If those don’t work for you, then you might want to upgrade to a different, taller trailer. Good luck!

Not everyone prioritizes having a huge trailer, though. Some travelers who go on solo adventures or bring one other person recognize that they don’t need a ton of space. For that reason, they give teardrop trailers a chance. After all, with hidden cubby holes, extra storage, and retractable areas, teardrops often afford more space than it seems.

If you’re in the latter camp, then this article is for you. In it i’m sharing a list of my favorite small teardrop trailers. Let’s get into it!

1. Little Guy Mini Max by Little Guy Trailers

I wrote a great, detailed review about the Little Guy Max teardrop from Little Guy Trailers, but that’s a big, hulking vehicle. The Little Guy Mini Max is much better-suited for this article.

It has a dry weight of 1,993 pounds, a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 2,900 pounds, and a tongue weight of 280 pounds. The interior length stretches six feet while the exterior length measures 17 feet, two inches. The Little Guy Mini Max has an exterior height of eight feet, six inches and an overall width of six feet, nine inches. The blackwater tank has a nine-gallon capacity, the graywater tank a 14-gallon capacity, and the freshwater tank a 20-gallon capacity.

To keep its weight down, this teardrop features aluminum entry steps (with LED lighting), a fiberglass roof, an aluminum cage, and composite paneling. It has 15-inch tires, too. You even get an external storage compartment with doors that open 12 by 20 inches.

The Little Guy Mini Max has room for up to three passengers. Inside, you can choose from a dual or queen-sized bed. There’s a Highe Point microwave in the kitchen that’s 1.0 cubic foot as well as a Dometic fridge that can hold up to 5.0 cubic feet of food and drinks. The two-burner stove and hot water heater both come courtesy of Dometic as well.

Even though it’s a small trailer, you still get a full bathroom with your Little Guy Mini Max. That includes a marine-style toilet from Dometic, an ITC shower head with three functions, and even a Dometic Fan-Tastic Fan that runs on three speeds.

2. 550 Ultra Teardrop from Camp-Inn

With three models from Camp-Inn, you can’t get smaller than the 550 Ultra Teardrop. This trailer has a cabin that’s only five feet wide. With an aluminum exterior and an interior made of birch, you feel like you’re living in a bygone era.

Despite its size, there’s still a queen-sized bed squeezed into the 550 Ultra. You also get a stove, sink, dual doors, chrome hardware, and stainless steel fenders. The aluminum roof comes insulated so you won’t shiver, even on those chilly nights.

3. TAB Model 320 from nuCamp RV

Quaint and adorable, the TAB Model 320 includes two floorplans: the TAB 320 U and the TAB 320 S.

The TAB 320 U has a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 2,900 pounds. The tongue weight varies depending on if you use a battery and LP source. Without that, the tongue weighs 138 pounds. Adding more weight increases it to 198 pounds.

Empty, the TAB 320 U weighs 1,766 pounds. Once you include your battery and LP, the weight jumps to 1,826 pounds. This floorplan has an exterior box length of 136.5 inches. The exterior height is 89 inches and the exterior width 78 inches.

The interior width measures 71 inches and the interior height 69 inches. You also get a 19-gallon graywater tank, an 11-gallon freshwater tank, and a bed area that measures 70 by 73 inches. The tires are 205/75/14 and the receiver is two inches.

The TAB 320 S doesn’t differ too much in terms of measurements. Its exterior and interior dimensions remain the same, as does its GAWR. The tongue weight minus the battery and LP is 140 pounds. With those additions, it’s 200 pounds. This trailer weighs 1,788 pounds dry. Once you put the battery and LP back in, the weight increases to 1,848 pounds. Another difference is you get a blackwater tank that’s eight gallons as well as the graywater and freshwater tanks (same capacities as the TAB 320 U).

4. Do-Drop by Oregon Trail’R

If you want a teensy-weensy teardrop trailer, try Oregon Trial’R’s Do-Drop. This vehicle has an interior width of just 47 inches as well as a 78-inch bed length. Weight-wise, it clocks in at 550 to 700 pounds depending on which features you add.

The trailer body has a length of seven feet, a height of 3.5 feet, and a width of four feet. If you were to calculate the overall dimensions of the trailer, it’d have a 60-foot height, a 66-inch width, and a 120-inch length.

The Do-Drop features the same square tube steel all Oregon Trial’R vehicles have. The powder-coated paint has a cool texture and promotes better vehicle durability. Inside the trailer, there’s lots of great features, including an integrated storage shelf, LED dome lighting, Baltic birch shelving and storage, and more birch décor.

The mill aluminum finish of the roof makes this vehicle a standout. The same can be said of its bulkheads, partitions, and floors. The Oregon Trail’R team dado-joins these parts right into your trailer wall so they’re sure to last.

There’s a single window in this teardrop that measures 21 by 14 inches and has tinted glass. This way, you get plenty of privacy and can keep harsh sunlight out. The door also features tinted glass and a screened surface. It stands at 26 by 32 inches.

Other chassis features include:

• Four-pin tow connector
• 13-inch tires and steel wheels
• Rubber torsion axle (for smoother towing)
• Ball coupler that measures 1 7/8 or two inches
• Stabilizer jack that’s tongue-mounted

5. Pika by Timberleaf

Another teardrop that’s almost too small to believe, the Pika by Timberleaf will surely impress if you give it the chance. This trailer is 65 inches tall before factoring in the vents. It’s 11 feet, 10 inches long and has a base size of five feet, six inches by eight feet. Fifteen-inch wheels pull the Pika where you want it to go.

It’s got a moderate tongue weight of 120 pounds. The dry weight is even more impressive, as this trailer weighs just 970 pounds. Inside the cabin, you get the necessary headspace, as the there’s 36 inches of height from the floor to the ceiling.

You’ll sleep in a double mattress that measures 57 by 75 by 4 inches for plenty of comfort. If you’re interested, you can always upgrade to a thicker mattress.

Let’s look at what’s inside this teardrop trailer:

• Laminated countertop that measures 21 by 54 inches
• Polycarbonate skylight with pull-down shades
• 26 by 39-inch doors; both include vented windows
• More venting windows, both with screens, that are14 by 16 inches
• Baltic birch plywood throughout
• Running lights
• Cabinet vent fan by Maxxair
• Insulated ceiling with an R-11 rating
• Lower storage in the galley cabinets
• 12-volt charger and USB power outlets (six in all)
• Deep-cell marine battery with 100 amp-hours
• Power center for monitoring battery power, converting power, and charging

Outside of the Pika, you’ll find:

• Spare tire
• Rear hatch that includes dual hydraulic gas props
• Cabin cargo storage stretch netting
• LED porch lights (two)
• Aluminum sides with custom paint
• Anodized aluminum roof

6. Basedrop by Colorado Teardrops

The amusingly-named Basedrop from Colorado Teardrops may not be their smallest vehicle, but it’s one of them. It has a 102-inch body length, an overall height of 70.5 inches, an overall width of 76 inches, and an overall length of 148 inches.

Inside, the cabin height is 41 inches and the cabin width 60 inches. The vehicle weighs 1,000 pounds dry with a dry tongue weight of 55 pounds.

You do get plenty of clearance room, 17.5 inches from the ground to the frame of the Basedrop. The open height of the galley hatch is 78 inches. Inside, the galley counter is a stately 41 inches. At night, you’ll sleep in a 60 by 78-inch queen-sized bed.

The tires are surprisingly large at 15 inches. There’s also a 2,200-pound trailer suspension for towing this teardrop with many towing vehicles.

In your kitchen, you can take advantage of behind-counter storage as well as two shelves and three bonus storage spaces. Colorado Teardrops says these spaces can hold paper towel hangers, silverware, plates, bowls, and cups especially well.  Also, your kitchen includes an ice cooler made of diamond-plated aluminum.

The entirety of the interior is covered in light birch plywood and finished with polyurethane for years of use. The doors, ceiling, floor, and walls come insulated and then skinned with anodized aluminum with a thickness of 0.040 inches.

7. Droplet by Droplet Trailer

The eponymous Droplet is yet another contender for a wonderful small teardrop trailer. It comes in at under 1,000 pounds. The tongue weight remains moderate as well at 95 pounds. The trailer itself has a height of 5.5 feet, a length of 13.5 feet, and a width of 6.6 feet. Inside the cabin, the space measures four feet high, eight feet long, and five feet wide.

Droplet Trailer recommends everything from the Honda CRV to the Volvo C30, Toyota Corolla, Subaru Impreza, and the Volkswagen Golf Tdi as awesome towing vehicles for their trailer.

The frame of the Droplet is made of both aluminum and stainless steel with a powder-coated finish. With a wide double-wheeled jack, your rig can handle rough terrain even better. All wheels are 12 inches. The tongue can fit hitch balls that measure 1 7/8 inches. There’s also an axle-free torsion suspension system that reduces bounce.

Inside the kitchen nook, you get a recessed sink, a two-burner propane stove, and a slide-out fridge that runs on 12 volts. With two LED lamps that tap on and off, you can cook more efficiently than ever before. There’s also plenty of storage space around for keeping pans, pots, and cooking utensils and tools.

When bedtime rolls around, settle in with a spacious queen-sized mattress. Here’s some other bedroom features of note:

• Dual LED reading lamps in the cabin
• Closed-cell aluminum laminated foam insulation with an R-value of 2.81
• AIRstream yachting hatch for better air flow
• Dual bedroom entry doors
• Bronze window tinting to reduce light transmission by 26 percent and keep the room warmer
• Storage, which includes door felt pockets, dual shelving, and two cabinets

8. Escapod 360 by Escapod

Another self-named trailer, the Escapod 360 will be a great teardrop for all your many adventures. As part of the 2019 Topo Series, this teardrop gets attention. You can buy or rent it.

Only when you own it can you customize the colors of your Escapod. Hues include Pine Green, Battleship Gray, Military Green, Minimal White, Minimal Black, Original Aluminum, and Original Red.

The vehicle itself is 9.5 feet long; including an attached hitch, the length expands to 12.5 feet. It has a four-foot height unless you count roof features, and then it’s 6.5 feet.

All Escapod trailers are designed for use the entire year long. Crafted in Utah, the team builds each Escapod 360 with a 5×8 frame made of tube steel with a powder-coat finish. Then there’s the cabin, which boasts a wooden frame with plenty of insulation. You even get a waterproof undercarriage if you feel inclined to go off the beaten path.

Covered in birch plywood, the interior has cabinets and cubbies, LED lighting, and an outdoor galley kitchen. This includes a Yeti 65L Tundra, a stainless steel countertop that measures 18 by 56.5 inches, and dual locking drawers.

9. Small Fry by Peewee Campers

We couldn’t complete a list of small teardrop trailers without talking about the Small Fry. The tiniest teardrop in the roster of already-mini Peewee Camper vehicles, the exterior box of the Small Fry measures six feet long by four feet wide.

The total height of this trailer is 59 inches from the roof vent’s top to the ground. From one fender to another, the total width measures 64 inches. Going from the rear to the tongue, the Small Fry’s total length is 10 feet, six inches.

Your trailer rolls on 13-inch wheels with a 27-inch diameter. Each six-ply tire has a bolt pattern of 5 x 4 ½ inches. The two-inch ball hitch includes a seven flat-pin wiring harness connection. It’s recommended you tow with a ground height of at least 16 inches.

Onto the weight of this trailer: it’s roughly 350 pounds dry. That makes the Small Fry the tiniest trailer on our list. The tongue weight is under 40 pounds as well.

Here’s an overview of features:

• Plywood flooring finished with vinyl
• Rear corner stabilizer jacks
• 14 by 14-inch roof vent with a screen and hand crank
• Rear door with a keyed deadbolt, keyed lock, and a screen; it measures 26 by 36 inches
• LED running lights, turn signal lights, and brake lights
• Interior LED lighting
• Wheeled jack for stabilizing and maneuvering
• Diamond-plate fenders with a natural curve
• Aluminum edge trim that’s also diamond-plated

Conclusion

If you don’t mind a small teardrop trailer, I think you’ll love any of the vehicles on this list. All nine of them are the tiniest trailers on the market. Undoubtedly, the distinction of smallest goes to the appropriately-named Small Fry from Peewee Campers. This vehicle doesn’t even weigh 400 pounds!

Whether you go with the Small Fry or the other eight teardrops we showcased, you have plenty of picks for a great tiny trailer.

Chances are, they don’t. Most teardrop kitchens retract outdoors. You get but a single bed, and if you need more than one, they’re bunks.

Is there really room for a bathroom in a teardrop trailer?

Not all, that’s for certain. In fact, if you go into your teardrop trailer search expecting a bathroom in every vehicle you see, you’ll walk away disappointed. Just because bathrooms are somewhat rarer doesn’t mean they’re impossible to find.

In this comprehensive guide, I am covering nine top teardrop trailer models with bathrooms.

Let’s begin!

9. Rustic Trail Teardrop Campers — Kodiak Stealth

A Blue Ridge, North Carolina company, Rustic Trail Teardrop Campers produces rugged little vehicles. Their Kodiak Stealth doesn’t come with a toilet, but you can get one installed if you pay $100 extra. This five-pound potty should help you take care of your most basic needs.

Let’s talk more about this interesting trailer. It’s five feet high, 10 feet in length, and it has a five-foot width. Its dry weight is 1,375 pounds with a tongue weight of 130 pounds. With its heavy-duty 5×8 metal frame, the Kodiak Stealth can stand up to all sorts of conditions.

The following features all come standard with the vehicle:

• Black side walls
• Diamond-plating
• An upper storage shelf with a height of eight inches, a depth of 11 inches, and a length of 58 and a half inches
• Cabinetry with a length of 36 inches and a depth of 17 and a half inches
• Large door opening that measures 54 inches high and 22 inches wide
• 20×24-inch dining table with 22 ½ by 19 ½-inch benches
• A 75-inch bed with a width of 58 and a half inches and 12 inches of floor clearance
• Gel-coated fiberglass shell
• Easy-lube torsion axle

8. United Recreational Vehicles, LLC — iCamp Elite

The vivid, colorful iCamp Elite is one of two models from United Recreational Vehicles, LLC and the only teardrop.

It has an unloaded vehicle weight of 2,366 pounds, a hitch weight of 236 pounds, a net cargo capacity of 524 pounds, and a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or GVWR of 2,890 pounds. The iCamp Elite includes a 20-pound LP tank and a 22-gallon freshwater tank.

It has an interior height of five feet, 11 inches, an interior width of six feet, three inches, and an interior length of 10 feet, seven inches. The exterior height measures eight feet, one inch, the exterior width six feet, eight inches, and the exterior length 14 feet.

You can configure the single floorplan for day or night use. No matter which you choose, there’s a spacious modular fiberglass bathroom with a marine toilet, a tap shower, and a sink with a water tap. You also get an overhead cabinet and a window in the bathroom.

Other features of the iCamp Elite include:

• Heat pump unit with a Cool Cat two-in-one air conditioner
• Flat-screen TV with an audio system and DVD player
• Powered roof vents
• Fiberglass exterior
• Three-way refrigerator
• Smoke and LP gas detector
• Wardrobe in the bedroom and overhead cabinets in the kitchen
• Glass slider windows
• Electric brakes
• Hitch towing bar with a two-inch ball and safety chains
• Rubber torsion axle
• Steel frame with powder-coating paint

7. Riverside RV — Retro

With its old-school paintjob and discernible teardrop shape, the Retro from Riverside RV makes for another nice pick you might consider. These floorplans include wetbaths or bathrooms:

• 157
• 166
• 176S
• 177FK
• 177SE
• 179
• 180R
• 189R
• 190BH (which has a tub instead of a shower)
• 193
• 195
• 199FKS

No matter which trailer you choose, you should have bathroom options. Now, let’s talk about a smaller, mid-sized, and larger model so you can get some size comparisons. For those purposes, we selected the small 157, bigger 179, and sizable 199FKS.

The 159 Retro teardrop includes a small wetbath with a toilet. There’s a dual sink and a three-burner stovetop in the kitchen. You get a large dinette with U-shaped seating and a refrigerator. This teardrop has a hitch weight of 200 pounds, a carrying capacity of 1,000 pounds, and an axle weight rating of 3,500 pounds. Its exterior width is seven feet, six inches, its exterior height nine feet, six inches, and the ceiling height is six feet, four inches.

In the trailer, you’ll find a 10-gallon blackwater tank, a 17-gallon graywater tank, and an 11-gallon freshwater tank.

Next, there’s the 179. This has a full bathroom, interior storage, a dinette with two benches, and bedroom closets. The mattress is 60 by 76inches. With plenty of room for a kitchen, you’ll enjoy a four-burner stove, dual sink, spacious refrigerator, and lots of cabinetry. This vehicle has an overall length of 20 feet, three inches, an exterior width of eight feet, an exterior height of nine feet, two inches, and a ceiling height of six feet, five inches.

This trailer doesn’t weight much, what with a hitch weight of 520 pounds, a carrying capacity of 1,160 pounds, and an axle weight rating of 4,000 pounds. It includes a 17-gallon blackwater tank, a 32-gallon graywater tank, and a 39-gallon freshwater tank. With an air conditioner, heater, and 11-foot awning, you’re all set.

Lastly, we’ll delve into the bigger 199FKS. It has a lean, angular kitchen with a microwave, a dual sink, a two-burner stove, and a large fridge. The full bathroom includes a sink, toilet, and shower. There’s also a dinette and queen-sized bed.

Getting into specs, the 199FKS has a carrying capacity of 3,420 pounds, a hitch weight of 840 pounds, and an axle weight rating of 3,500 pounds. This trailer features an exterior height of nine feet, 10 inches, an exterior width of eight feet, and a ceiling height of six feet, five inches. With dual axles, 14-inch tires, and a 12-foot awning, it’s a large trailer for certain. Inside, you get a 17-gallon blackwater tank, a 49-gallon graywater tank, and a 39-gallon freshwater tank.

6. Homegrown Trailers — Timberline

The beautiful Timberline from Homegrown Trailers in Washington is one of two vehicles this brand manufactures. It’s been featured on many websites and publications, including the Daily Journal of Commerce, Autoblog, Fox, NBC, ABC, Treehuger, GeekWire, The Seattle Times, Sunset, and Outside.

Just looking at the exterior of the Timberline will tell you why it’s caught on like wildfire. The exterior wood paneling gives it a vintage feel, but outside and inside, it’s all modern. For instance, the trailer has wool insulation to weatherproof it.

Let’s talk about the bathroom. There’s a full wet bath here, including an indoor shower. With a hot water tank that’s 2.5 gallons and a freshwater tank with a capacity of more than 23 gallons, you can enjoy warm showers every day or night. The composting toilet makes it easier for you to stay green and eco-friendly in all you do.

Other features of the Timberline include:

• Use of sustainable materials for constructing the interior and exterior of each Timberline trailer
• Appliances and lights designed with energy efficiency in mind
• Kitchen with a cooktop, fridge, and sink for all your daily needs
• Space for five passengers with a dinette, three bunks, or a queen-sized bed
• Advanced batteries that can last for days
• Solar panels included throughout that can generate between 600 and 800 watts of power
• External graywater tank
• USB power outlets as well as 120-volt outlets
• Air conditioning and heating available upon request
• Refrigerator that goes beneath the counter and can hold 2.6 to 3.1 cubic feet of food and drinks

The Timberline weighs 4,150 to 4,350 pounds dry. It has an external length of 23 feet, an interior height of six feet, two inches (to six feet, 11 inches), an exterior height of eight feet, 11 inches, an external width of seven feet, 11 inches, an external width of seven feet, five inches, and an internal length of 18 feet, 10 inches.

If you’d prefer, you can add an Off-Grid Package. With this, your trailer comes outfitted with a lithium-ion battery that produces 3.6 to 6.0 kilowatts per hour. There’s also more solar panels that can generate 600 to 800 watts of power.

5. inTech RV — Sol

Yet another great teardrop trailer with a bathroom comes from inTech RV. Their Sol trailer has a tongue weight range of 450 to 470 pounds and a weight range of 3,290 to 3,350 pounds. The interior height is six feet, six inches, the interior length 15 feet, nine inches, and the interior width six feet, 10 inches. The Sol also has an exterior height of nine feet, six inches, an exterior length of 19 feet, and an exterior width of eight feet, six inches.

This spacious teardrop can fit up to four passengers and it even includes off-grid solar preparation. You get three colors to choose from: Gold Dust, Electric Blue, and Silver Mine.

The bathroom includes a wetbath and a porcelain toilet. The shower wand has brushed nickel for plenty of appeal. On the door, you’ll find a bathroom mirror, a convenient feature. There’s white accent walls in the bathroom and the shower’s interior. Finally, you get an accessory storage net for the shower.

The plumbing components include an exterior shower hookup, an LP tank near the front trailer compartment, an electric water heater or gas tank with a six-gallon capacity, a freshwater holding tank with a 28-gallon capacity, and a blackwater holding tank with a 30-gallon capacity.

4. KZ RV— Escape Mini

Although not as defined of a teardrop shape as some of the other trailers on this list, the KZ Escape Mini sure does offer a lot of space. Yes, that includes room for a full bathroom. Every floorplan in the Escape Mini family has one, so let’s go over these models now.

The M181KS has an Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW) of 2,282 pounds, a dry axle weight of 2,558 pounds, and a dry hitch weight of 300 pounds. Its net carrying capacity is 672 pounds and its GVWR 3,500 pounds.

This spacious floorplan has an interior height of 82 inches, an exterior height of 105 inches (without an air conditioner), an exterior width of 96 inches, and an exterior length of 20 feet, nine inches. You get a refrigerator that’s four cubic feet, a water heater with a six-gallon capacity, a freshwater tank with a 30-gallon capacity, a wastewater tank with a 30-gallon capacity, and a graywater tank with a 32-gallon capacity. The LP gas tank can hold 20 pounds of fuel.

While the M181RK has just a toilet and shower in the bathroom, there’s a nearby kitchen sink you can use. It has a UVW of 2,888 pounds, a dry hitch weight of 310 pounds, a dry axle weight of 2,528 pounds, a net carrying capacity of 612 pounds, and a GVWR of 2,500 pounds.

This KZ model has an interior height of 82 inches, an exterior height of 105 inches (without the air conditioner), an exterior width of 96 inches, and an exterior length of 20 feet, nine inches. It too comes with a fridge that can hold four cubic feet. There’s also a water heater with a six-gallon capacity, a freshwater tank with a 30-gallon capacity, a wastewater tank with a 30-gallon capacity, and a graywater tank with a 32-gallon capacity. The LP gas tank can hold 20 pounds of fuel.

Next, there’s the M181SS. This vehicle has a UVW of 2,848 pounds, a dry hitch weight of 310 pounds, a dry axle weight of 2,538 pounds, a net carrying capacity of 652 pounds, and a GVWR of 3,500 pounds.

The interior height stands at 82 inches, while the exterior height is 105 inches minus the air conditioning unit. The exterior width measures 96 inches and the exterior length 20 feet, nine inches. The M181SS teardrop trailer has a water heater with a six-gallon capacity, a freshwater tank with a 30-gallon capacity, a wastewater tank with a 30-gallon capacity, and a graywater tank with a 32-gallon capacity. Its LP gas tank can hold 20 pounds of fuel.

Last but certainly not least, let’s cover the M181UD and its spacious bathroom. This trailer has a UVW of 2,878 pounds, a dry hitch weight of 310 pounds, a dry axle weight of 2,568 pounds, a net carrying capacity of 622 pounds, and a GVWR of 3,500 pounds. Its interior height measures 82 inches, its exterior height 105 inches (without the air conditioner), its exterior width 96 inches, and its exterior length 20 feet, nine inches.

This model includes a refrigerator that’s four cubic feet. The water heater has a six-gallon capacity, the freshwater tank a 30-gallon capacity, the wastewater tank a 30-gallon capacity, and the graywater tank a 32-gallon capacity. The LP gas tank can hold 20 pounds of fuel.

3. Happier Camper — HC1

Everything about the Happier Camper should make you smile. For instance, the HC1 teardrop trailer has several layouts and packages. These include the bare-bones Essentials, basic Classic, Premium with a toilet, Naked for cargo and gear, Sleeper with a toilet, Dining, Study for relaxation, Dining (alt)., and the Mega Bed for nighttime rest for five.

If none of those float your boat, that’s okay. The HC1 includes Happier Camper’s unique Adaptiv System. With this system, you get modular cubes that allow you to configure and customize the interior of your teardrop trailer however you want. If that includes prioritizing a bathroom, then great! You could also put special focus on the bedroom, the kitchen, or just living space.

The best part of this system is your freedom to change the interior layout of your HC1 from day to day. If you need more space in one part of the trailer versus another, you can shift things around quickly and easily. Have fun converting your teardrop between daytime and nighttime setups.

The HC1 weighs just 1,100 pounds dry. Each cube in the Adaptiv System measures 20 inches by 20 inches. The vehicle itself has an overall length of 13 feet, an overall height of seven feet, four inches, and an overall width of six feet, 11 inches. The entry door measures 30.5 inches wide and 62 inches tall.

The marine-grade toilet will fulfill most bathroom needs, but you obviously will have to find a separate place to shower on your travels. This durable trailer has a double-hulled fiberglass outer shell with insulation. With moon caps, engraved door hinges, an interior Honeycomb fiberglass body, and panoramic windows, the HC1 certainly has a vintage feel to it.

Other features include:

• AC inlets and DC power ports
• AGM deep-cycle battery that comes with a power converter
• Dual airflow ceiling fan that measures 14 inches
• LED taillights (seven inches each)
• LED lighting throughout that you can dim
• Seven-pin wiring harness with recessed D-ring tie-down mounts and a swing-back jack wheel
• Aluminum wheels measuring 13 inches each
• Electronic braking system
• Rear stabilizing jacks

You also get to customize your HC1 your way, choosing from such hues as:

• Mojave Sage
• Silverlake
• Sequoia Orange
• Topanga Turquoise
• Bishop Red
• Pacific Blue
• Mammoth White

2. Little Guy Trailers — Little Guy Max or Little Guy Mini

Of the three teardrops produced by Little Guy Trailers, only one doesn’t include a bathroom. That’s the MyPod. The other two, the Little Guy Max and the Little Guy Mini, both do come equipped with bathrooms.

Let’s discuss the Little Guy Max first. A favorite of this blog, we’ve showcased this vehicle several times before. It’s one of the heavier teardrop trailers out there, as it clocks in at 3,140 pounds dry. It has a tongue weight of 330 pounds and a GVWR of 3,800 pounds. You get a nine-gallon blackwater tank, a 14-gallon graywater tank, and a 20-gallon freshwater tank.

The Little Guy Max has an interior height of six feet, seven inches, an exterior height of nine feet, one inch, an overall width of seven feet, and an overall length of 21 feet.

Onto the bathroom! The spacious wetbath has a width of 41.5 inches, a height of six feet, two inches, and a depth of 26.5 inches. The entire space holds 47 cubic feet. In the wetbath, you get a marine-style toilet from Dometic. This comes complete with a paper towel holder (that’s waterproof) and a pedal flush. The tall toilet should fit many passengers.

Next, there’s the ITC shower head. This has an off/on integrated switch and a sprayer that has three functions. With its streamlined design, each minute you shower, you’re saving 2.2 gallons of water.

To keep your bathroom free of humidity and condensation, Little Guy Trailers outfits their wetbath with a Fan-Tastic vent fan from Dometic. This near-silent fan has three speeds and includes a protective translucent dome.

You know what’s really cool? You get the exact same features in the Little Guy Mini Max. Yes, that’s right. This smaller trailer includes the Dometic toilet, ITC shower head, and the Dometic Fan-Tastic Vent.

The Little Guy Mini Max weighs 1,993 pounds dry. It has a tongue weight of 280 pounds and a GVWR of 2,900 pounds. This teardrop includes a nine-gallon blackwater tank, a 14-gallon graywater tank, and a 20-gallon freshwater tank. Its interior height is six feet, its exterior height eight feet, six inches, its overall width six feet, nine inches, and its overall length 17 feet, two inches.

Did we mention both vehicles include a queen-sized bed, an entertainment system, a furnace and air conditioner, a dinette, and a full kitchen? Or that the kitchen comes with a Dometic two-burner stove, a Dometic hot water heater, a Highe Pointe microwave, and a Dometic fridge? No wonder we put Little Guy Trailers so high on this list.

1. Jayco — Hummingbird

Forget everything you thought you knew about teardrop trailers, because Jayco’s about to turn all that on its head. Their 2019 Hummingbird redefines what one of these small vehicles can include. Yes, there’s a bathroom, but there’s also so much more.

The following floorplans have a bathroom:

• 16MRB (full bathroom)
• 17RK (just a shower)
• 17FD (full bathroom)
• 17RB (full bathroom)
• 17BH (no sink in bathroom)
• 17MBS (full bathroom)

Let’s look at the last model, the 17MBS, to see some specs. It has a UVW of 2,990 pounds, a dry hitch weight of 280 pounds, a GVWR of 3,950 pounds, and a Cargo Carrying Capacity or CCC of 960 pounds. Included is a blackwater tank with a 25.4-gallon capacity, a graywater tank with the same capacity, and a freshwater tank with a 25.60-gallon capacity.

This teardrop trailer has a wheel base of 156 inches, an interior height of 78 inches, and exterior width of 97 inches, and an exterior length of 19 feet, 10 inches.

All teardrops in the 2019 Jayco Hummingbird family feature a ginormous retractable kitchen that opens outside. There’s an exterior grill, an oversized refrigerator with a TV (either 120 volts or two-way 12 volts), a microwave, and a quick-connect faucet. The blue LED lighting ensures you can cook even at night.

Outside of the vehicle, you’ll find plenty of storage compartments that can hold equipment, cargo, and gear. All Hummingbird trailers have a Norco frame with a Stronghold VBL body that includes sidewalls and floors with vacuum-bonded laminating. This A-frame teardrop also has safety-glass windows with G-20 tinting.

All dinette and bed bases are made from tough plywood. The Jayco team that assembles these trailers uses glue and screws to attach the generous cabinetry. Speaking of cabinetry, in the kitchen, you’ll enjoy features like a convection microwave, a recessed cooktop with dual burners, and seamless, residential-style countertops.

Each drawer in the trailer has ball bearings to hold up to 75 pounds of your favorite stuff. Atop the vehicle and outside, you’ll spot the A-frame-mounted carrier rack good for two bikes.

Conclusion

Having a teardrop trailer with a bathroom is a luxury not all teardrop owners get to enjoy. Indeed, you have to look a little harder to find one of these vehicles.

Whether you need one with just a toilet or the Full Monty (with a sink, shower, and toilet), the above trailers we shared have you covered. You can’t go wrong with any of the amazing teardrops on this list. Happy shopping!