The compact design means you’ll spend less time setting up and breaking down camp and can completely forget the hassle of pitching a tent in the dark! They’re ready for use as soon as you park, allowing for more relaxation time.
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Traditional RVs are limited to large, paved pads with easy access, making many campgrounds inaccessible. Teardrop trailers require a tiny amount of space, allowing you to camp in remote sites away from it all.
Being small has its perks! Teardrop campers are easy to store when not in use and help you connect more with nature. Sure, our trailer doesn’t have a slide-out living room with recliners and a big-screen TV… but that’s why we chose to go into nature in the first place!
Their lightweight design allows them to be towed by most vehicles, even small cars, making them perfect for those who don’t own trucks or large SUVs with high towing capacity. Once you’ve arrived at your destination you’ll be able to unhitch your teardrop camper trailer and move the trailer by hand to the perfect spot.
Compared to other RVs, teardrop trailers are simplicity incarnate. With fewer moving parts and complicated systems there is less to break and less maintenance to perform, meaning you’ll have more time to enjoy your travel.
With a teardrop trailer, the journey becomes as enjoyable as the destination and you’ll have the freedom to stop and sleep wherever you wish. Whether you’re staying in state parks, national parks, or boondocking on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands, your teardrop trailer provides amazing travel flexibility.
Teardrop trailers are typically hand built in low numbers, meaning that they offer greater customization than traditional mass-produced trailers. At Timberleaf Trailers we offer a wide range of customizations ranging from exterior colors, countertop designs, off-road suspensions, and add-on accessories like awnings, roof racks, and exterior storage solutions.
Teardrop trailers are an interesting style of RV for a couple of reasons. Teardrop trailers range in size, weight, and shape to fit a variety of needs and a price tag to fit most budgets.
They have a distinct teardrop shape that looks aerodynamic, and is where they received their unique name. It is where we got our name as well!
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These campers range from being very small, incredibly basic trailer designs, to completely self-contained, full-sized rigs that sport the signature tear drop shape. You may have seen them around the camping grounds but did you know they have a wonderfully saturated history.
Teardrop trailers evolved in the 1930’s and became extremely popular in the 1940’s after World War II. The Depression was over and the war had given the economy a large boost. The citizens of the US wanted to go on vacation with their families.
The United States was developing the highway system and that made travel easier. The teardrop trailer was light weight and could easily be pulled behind the family car which in the 1930’s and 1940’s had an engine under 100 horse power, or in some cases a motorcycle.
Most of the original Teardrop trailers were constructed with materials obtained from World War II surplus markets. The chassis were made of steel U channel or from round steel tubing, and in some cases the wheels came from jeeps that were salvaged and found a new life on a teardrop trailer. The exterior skins were usually made from the aluminum wings of World War II bombers which gave the Teardrop trailers their shiny exteriors. Some Teardrop trailers are called Woodys due to the wood sides.
The popularity of teardrop trailers continued through the 1950’s. This popularity was due to the do-it-yourselfer that wanted to build their own teardrop trailers with their own hands. This is also what is making the teardrop trailers comeback now. In the 1950s the “Popular Mechanics” magazine published teardrop trailer plans in their magazine which many do-it-yourselfers used to build their own teardrop trailers. These plans included a trailer made of wood. Many Teardrop trailers today are built on purchased steel trailers or custom made steel trailers.
The popularity of the teardrop trailer started to dwindle in the late 1950’s because the Americans wanted campers that were “bigger and better”. With cars getting bigger and more powerful in the 1950’s larger campers could be towed rather than the smaller teardrop trailers.
There’s been a huge surge in popularity for teardrop trailers over the past few decades. Because of their compact footprint, these trailers are ideal for adventurers who plan shorter trips and want basic amenities when they travel. They’re also a great option for camping at state and national parks. Campsites here are often small or don’t have as much room to maneuver a larger RV, but that’s no problem for a teardrop trailer.
Aero Teardrops was founded with the vision of combining quality craftsmanship, affordability and extensive customization options. Whether you’re an overland enthusiast looking for adventure, a family looking for a lightweight camper, or a retiree set on hitting the open road, our custom teardrops and canned ham trailers are perfect for you!
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