The Teardrop Trailer

[LeonD]

"When you get down to it, the small, teardrop-size camping trailer should be a very simple tool. It needs to provide reliable shelter and space for the necessities of surviving a few days in nature. It needs to dependably follow the tow vehicle through thick and thin to base camp. A set of hard walls and a comfortable mattress separate it from a basic tent, and a sturdy construction allows it to outlast that same tent long enough to make it well worth the investment." C.C. Weis - New Atlas - 12/07/2025

I love this description of the core concept and purpose of a teardrop. The perfect trailer for the Grenadier. I just have one additional requirements - The teardrop must fit into my garage.

A few of my favorite teardrops that follow this simple philosophy: New to the market - Ecno Evil ( https://www.ecnoevil.com ), Vintage Overland Teardrop Campers (sadly their website is offline, I was able to find this reference https://www.uncovercolorado.com/made-in-colorado/vintage-overland/ ), Camp Inn Teardrop Trailers ( https://tinycamper.com ) and Timberleaf Teardrops ( https://timberleaftrailers.com/pika-small-camping-trailer/ )

Curious, what is your essential requirement for the perfect teardrop?

 

[LabRat]

Sadly, now at the point where an en suite is essential, which rules out teardrops. That said, I do like the Timberleaf line. The Ecno Evil looks interesting and seems to be built like a tank, but definitely would need to upgrade the hitch.