Classic Trailer with Offroad Design (Escapod Teardrop Trailer Tour)
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
- This teardrop trailer is the best of both worlds. Lifted and rugged for off-road use. But still maintains the charm of a classic teardrop camper with a few modern updates. Teardrop trailers have not changed much since the 1940s. And that is a good thing. It is a design that made sense then and still makes sense today. Outdoor cooking and living room, indoor sleeping area, and not much more. This small camper trailer though has a handful of features that separate it from the pack of small off-road trailers. The integration of dual purpose components, birch lined interior, galvanized trailer frame, Timbren torsion suspension, the list goes on and on.
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The choice of birch is quite good for both the distribution of light but also it’s warmth. And it reminds me of any bar in Reykjavik.
I think a securable pass-through from the galley to the cabin would be a plus.
Since our adventure started about 2 years ago ... surprised on how many outfits have jumped into the tear/square drop game ... many focusing on the off-road and almost abandoning highway packages. Nothing like the beauty of wood!
Yes, I’m hoping to see a return to the highway packages. In my opinion the off-road stuff is getting a bit out of hand. I think these guys do a good job of keeping it fairly traditional although it is off-road.
In bear country it’s wise to camp in a trailer with a portable electric bear fence. The lightest out there is less than 2.5 lbs.
This was definitely on my top 3 or 4 that I was looking at. Ultimately bought the Bean, but this is a great trailer.
Like you I think it falls in the top three or four for a lot of people. It’s definitely a practical design.
Wonderful walkthrough by Jen, as usual! I love what I know about this trailer so far and cannot wait to take delivery of mine in September!
First congratulations! Welcome to the club. And second yes that’s exactly what May and I were saying l, how great of a job Jenn does on her tours. It was really easy to film, easy to edit, and easy to watch.
Hello again Drew! Thanks as always for the video. I continue to love the idea of a teardrop trailer, and really appreciate its minimalist concept. Alas, our small self-contained Class C remains our best option, but that doesn't keep me from enjoying learning about all these teardrops. This one has a good price, too!
I'm coming around to your views on water Drew.....just back from a camping trip at 7500' and for some reason not sure what yet, I think it was the elevation, but the on demand LP outdoor shower would not lite so no hot shower this trip or hot water at the sink :( I tested it before leaving too and was working perfect....hard to trouble shoot in the field cuz you're kind of wasting your short water supply so I always check before leaving. Simple is almost always better.
Hey there guys!
Yeah, besides the Bean, Topo has been topping my lists of interests, same as the canadian Off Grid Trailer (which is a squaredrop btw).
Each of this has very very nice features and Topo just nailed it and I love the work they’ve done and the attention they give through social media: active and willing to respond all the time.
Cheers Drew!
- Asa, from Baja 🇲🇽
I have to see one of those grid trailers in person. You aren’t the first person who’s put that in their top three list. I’m intrigued.
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Let’s cheer them up!
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I’m not sure if this gonna work, but lets try it anyway 🤷🏻♂️
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Man makes me want to buy one.
Agreed! There is something about teardrops.
Teardrops are so much fun, we are loving our T@G so far after a couple years
Love hearing this! And more trailers I walk through the more my appreciation for a T@G has increased.
Another great video! I love seeing the different kinds of teardrops out there; love the versitility of this one!
Glad you enjoyed this one. With my plan itinerary for the summer there should be quiet a few more teardrops hitting the channel. I’m heading out into teardrop country. I was missing my teardrops.
Great to see you guys again. Can’t wait to see more.
Thanks Joyce. Good to see you on here as well.
Welcome back from Thailand. I hope the family is well.
Thank you! We are actually in transit. Im trying to keep up with all of this from my phone. Kind of nice to have this type of technology today. I was one of those guys who really thought purchasing my first cell phone. And I still have a love-hate relationship with it. But I must admit this is quite nice.
I'm not a camper and don't plan to be (although I might be tempted), but your videos are well made and very informative, so I subscribed. Love the views. Beautiful family! Best wishes to all!👍
Thank you so much for this kind comments I’m glad you are finding value in these videos.
Great video Drew! You always do an amazing job! When seeing these little guys on the road, I would always say "I could not imagine camping in that". However, today I totally want to give it a try. It looks like so much fun and because I am too a minimalist camper I know I would probably fall in love with them! Just gotta convince the Hubby, lol. Thanks again and Happy Camping!:-)
Thank you! I think last summer was the biggest confirmation for us of how well this will work for many people. I was so excited when I committed to the idea of staying in a teardrop for over 2 months straight. Then it dawned on me “what did I just do? May is going to kill me?” Haha. But it actually turned out really well. It just confirmed to me that going simple and having a large outdoor living area is the key to a good camping experience. If you have the chance I would highly suggest renting a teardrop trailer from outdoorsy.com. You will know within three days what size of trailer is right for you.
@@PlayingwithSticks Glad the two months went well, LOL, and I am sure that May was happy to go along for the adventure! I just love your adorable family and Ms. May is your gem but I don't need to tell you that. 😊
I will definitely look into the link! Thanks so much and welcome back!
She really is a gem! I don’t even have to remind myself of that either. I see it every day. Thanks for the welcome back I greatly appreciate it!
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Another great video Drew ! Like you, I think I like the idea of water jugs -vs- the tank but do like the water heater. The Birch is a really nice look and again, like you said, gives a warmth that looks very comfortable. For what you get, the price point is not terrible. Thanks
I like the water heater too. I’m starting to find it very useful for greasy dishes. I typically heat water during the day and keep it in a thermos for the greasy dishes. But using an on-demand water heater gives you a bit more water to work with easier throughout the day. Unfortunately I heard during all these supply chain issues that the price of Birch has really gone up. It’s making it a lot harder for people to use with home builds. I’m starting to adjust to these prices as well. Three years ago I would’ve said this was crazy. But today after understanding the market more it’s priced reasonably for what you get. As usual good to see you guys. Just seeing you on here is getting us excited for the Midwest. We just got through our first security checkpoint in northern Thailand and working our way south. Onward and upward.
This is a beautiful trailer. I love every detail.
That’s how we feel about it. They really did a great job of modernizing it, but still keeping it feeling kind of nostalgic and classic.
I like the sky light window.
Me too! They are one of my favorite options. So simple, but they really add a feeling of airy openness. In trailers this small that makes a big difference in terms of how large the space feels.
I have also heard of there a better placement than a move roof, because there’s less chance for water intrusion over time to do the fact that it doesn’t act as a water catch because it’s not level.
Exactly, really opens things up.
With open galley cabinets if the table and cutting board are in use means the wind will be blowing dust and leaves into those areas getting on your food and other items in the cabinets. Also easier for flying insects to also get in those items. The headboard storage door has metal latches with bent out sides that you could wind up slicing the back of your head open if sliding down to lay or even boosting yourself up to sit.
The laptop holder was a clever idea.
Thank you. I find your walk through helpful and informative. I would like to talk you into doing a review of the Vistabule Tear Drop Trailers. Pros and cons are a great way to evaluate a product. Again, thank you
Smart design!
Espectacular!
Thought the teardrop was nice. I agree about the water. We don’t like “built in” water tanks either. We liked the stargazer window. Finally, the price point wasn’t too bad. This teardrop might be giving the Bean a little run for the money.
Yes, I would say it’s actually Bean’s main competitor. Mark from Bean would disagree, but I think he knows they are as well. 😆
Great vid as usual - 👍
Thank you Patrick! I have to make another hat comment. Rye just got a hat like yours and he looks so good in it. We showed the boys your hat and they said it’s the exact one!
I LOVE Escapod trailer. Almost ordered one but got cold feet. I wonder if for me doing a truck camper would be more practical. Love to hear your thoughts on Teardrop versus Truck campers
You should really review the High Camp teardrop trailer. I own one and love it!
Love your videos! Your family inspired us to buy a small trailer for my wife and I and our 2 year old son. It’s a new company called Encore RV and we bought the 12RK model. You should check them out! It’s a square drop trailer with no wood in its build at all. I think it would suit your style for reviews! Keep up the great work!
Thank you for sharing this. I have never heard of that trailer or company. I have heard of Amber which is kind of a new company on the market coming out of the larger RV industry. Glad you shared this with me.
@@PlayingwithSticks yeah they are a fairly small company with only about 300 units or so out on the road right now (according to the Facebook owners group lol) but it’s a nice little unit. Max air fan and a dometic ac unit. Comes with a two burner cast iron stove and a pretty large 12v fridge in the galley. Tri fold queen mattress(I think rv queen) inside with room for a small tv. It has 4 roof rack bars that support 100lbs each and it fits in a normal garage. If you’re ever in the Boise ID area I’d be happy to let you do your thing 😅
I may hit you up on that in about a year. I’m not doing Idaho this season, but I really want to get out there soon.
Escapod makes a really cool teardrop trailer. It definitely has its strong points! Thanks for the vid Drew!
Agreed! I’d like how it is fun, off-road worthy, but still a bit on the classic side. They didn’t move too far away from the design of a teardrop that I love. But they still were able to add some neat modern features without compromising the design.
@@PlayingwithSticks It's like the Bean trailer and a Vestibule had a baby! Welcome back to the States! 🙂
Great Vid Drew. I always love the compare and contrast content.Thanks for the shoutout Drew! Every one of those companies stared with someone building their own. Love it.
Have you considered a portable electric fence for your campsite? Lightest out there is 2.4 lbs but there are base camp versions. For a good night’s sleep.
Just a FYI...this teardrop model is no longer available. They are now making their TOPO2. It has a Single-Piece Fiberglass Body with Recycled PET Insulating Core. Starting price for the TOPO2 is $39,500.00 (high to me). I think Escapod is definitely pricing themselves out of the market. The Bean definitely has more options and price points.
Yes Jen reached out to me and said they would be sun setting the trailer soon. If you know about it then that means they officially ended it huh? Thank you so much for sharing this.
Hey Drew,
Have you heard of TC Teardrops from Wisconsin? I’d be curious to know what you think of them.
Another great video, keep it up!👍
I feel like I know them intimately after watching all of Matt‘s videos from Frey’s on The Side. I was hoping this summer to get over to Matt’s side of the country and hang out with him a bit. I’m still struggling a bit with my itinerary this summer, but if I get over there I’ll make sure to do a review.
@@PlayingwithSticks That would be great if you’re able to venture out there. We’re in CA and taking a trip to WI to pick up our TC in a few months! We’ve been waiting a long time and took us just as long to decide on the TC. With your videos, which are invaluable, it has really helped us decide what we want in our teardrop.
Yes, Frey’s on the Side has also helped on our decision. Every time I see their videos, I drool over their TC 😂
Welcome back home!
Great choice by the way! I think we already talked to you about this before right? They are making a simple Teardrop that makes sense. I think that’s why Matt and his family jumped over to that trailer as well. I’ve noticed it’s gaining a lot of popularity in the last year. Your trip across country sounds great! Looking forward to hearing about it.
I've wanted one of these teardrops for a few years now , But , as they've become more popular , their prices have skyrocketed through the stratosphere , per square inch , they're simply too expansive now , back to a tent I guess .
Hello @playingwithsticks! Thank you for the awesome videos! We’ve watched everyone!!! Can I ask what cover is being for the door window? We’ve been looking for one for a while now.
This is a custom cover that we make. If you have Challenger/Lipper doors, it may work for you. Email sales@escapod.us for more information.
Thank you!
Would you do a review of the Camp-inn teardrop?
Consider it done Paul! I will be putting out an announcement soon about a possible meet up at Camp-Inn.
you know, this is going to sound strange but, with new "curved" solar panel tech. Flexible panels, the options for solar on tear drops become really interesting.
Picture 2 "slide outs" stacked over each other on the roof. If you aren't running with a roof rack, 1 pair of panels will be exposed to the sun in transit. Now when you stop, you can walk out, and grab a "slide out" pulling it out to crate a 3-4' awning one one side. walk to the other, and pull out that slideout for an awning there. now on each of these curved awnings, solar panels, so now at camp you have triple the solar, with 3-4 foot awnings on either side to provide rain protection, for dropping chairs.
Now yes, the height would be low so you wouldn't be able to stand up under it drew, but for us shorter people sure, we could stand but the fact that we have a sun shelter or rain shelter now. would be useful too.
Done on "rollers" where you roll it back in lock it, and "safety pin... then extend it lock it, and maybe put up 2 "support beams to keep it more stable in cases of snow loading. It might be interesting.
This is genius. It’s funny because May and I keep talking about our million dollar idea that we will never pursue is to make a 270° awning with integrated solar panels. Your idea is much better. This summer I’m playing around with a CIGS flexible solar panel. Possibilities of flex are pretty endless with that thing. I’m hoping to show it on the channel this summer. What originally got me into it is that it’s more efficient in low light versus your typical silicon panels. The extra flex and less cracking is just a bonus.
Jennifer you’re awesome by the way!
@@PlayingwithSticks just a laminated/pressure treated wooden awning, matching the curve of the roof of the camper. with the solar panels on it. Grab and pull out. it wouldn't add much height to the unit (maybe 1 to 2 inches at most).
They don't need to be pulled out, you'd still always have 1 set of panels so if you are in a tight spot, you don't need to do it.
But really this could be as much as 300-600w of solar access, which now becomes VERY useful for off grid, because it gives the option of running larger coolers, and/or water purifiers. which means... extending the time you can boondock.
That extending the time part is huge to me! The more we do this The more We realize we just want to stay out there.
@@PlayingwithSticks You can get something called a Reverse Osmosis filtration system for boats... What this does is pulls in water- be it sea water, river, or lake water, runs it through a special filtration system, that purifies it, removing even the salt... and leaves you with pure drinking water.
It really shouldn't be that hard to mount something like that... on an RV, camper, teardrop. with a hose, pump, and such. Then run a hose to the water source, and an exit hose to either the teardrops tank, or water storage (drum/can/bladder) let it run for a few hours (many units are rated in Gal/Hour so it can take some time). The big draw back in the power but if you have enough solor, rather then a generator which takes fuel.
*tries to look innocent*
It is a nice trailer. I must say though, the water attachment under the step is not only a poor location but it looks like a knee-high thin piece of metal. As well as the hose going all the way up to the hot water system. And how did you like taking off the Cabinetry doors every time you wanted to get something out? I really like the thin Profile stove. The interior looks very nice. I'm wondering, have you had the chance to look at an Oregon trailer? Very basic. A couple of different styles.
My guess is you are either home by now, or you're in route. Welcome back to the States!
As you know I’m not a big fan of these water systems in general. And this one was no different. I came across the same issues I typically do with other trailers when I took it out. In terms of the cabinetry doors I actually found I liked it. The more teardrops I take out that have no doors at all, the more I’m starting to like that concept. But I find it looking a bit disheveled so it’s nice to be able to hide that with the removable doors. I didn’t really find an issue because you get to camp and remove it once and then you don’t put them back on until you go home. Because this galley has no pass through there was no need to close up the cabinets. And I know it’s just an aesthetic but something about how the stove looked it made the camper feel more rugged and luxurious. it was a really neat gal experience. I just wish it was a few inches shorter. We should be looking at an Oregon trailer by the end of August. I’ve had my eyes on a few Oregon trailer companies for a few years now. We are just starting on our way home. We are through security and ready to work our way down towards Bangkok. We have a long journey ahead of us but everybody’s pretty excited right now. Good to see you on here and hope all is well with you. I assume you’ve been going up in the mountains lately with all this heat.
I often get sucked into having to work on trips; what camper do you think is the best camper to work out of. I need a large screen for my type of work. I am thinking maybe the Colorado Teardrop Trailer, although it is not my favorite camper you have shown.
Drew, am I able to find a tear drop trailer that allows me to just use water jugs instead of the water tanks?
I would truly appreciate a tear drop that is customizable, instead of being designed with stove and refrigerator/cooler. What if we have a refrigerator that fits our needs?
Drew, will most of the companies mentioned allow you to order a trailer without water tanks and just use water jugs?
it sounded like she was saying taco series trailer not topo. this video just made me hungry
Yum. You actually have me hungry. May and I have been talking about Mexican food quite a bit. Our two first food items when we get to the States are a hamburger and some Mexican food. The all new Taco 2 coming out on April 1! 😂
I have an odd question: have you noticed a difference in smell inside the Bean vs Escapod trailer? I ask because I seem to be extraordinarily sensitive to chemicals (motorhomes are a nightmare). I like the Bean better because of it's layout w/o waterlines to winterize and the fiberglass construction. But I noticed it's all man made materials while the Escapod is birch. And I don't want to camp in something that makes me feel sick...It isn't trivial to travel to check this out for myself as I too live in Alaska.
We are also very sensitive to smells. Unfortunately the Bean Trailer that we use was a year old when we took it out. So basically it had time to vent out any gases from the resin. I have been in a lot of conversations with people who work with composites. In the past 10 years or so there of been a lot of advancements in terms of off-gassing. Basically I’ve been told it’s nothing like the canoe smell we remember of the past. Sorry I wish I could be more helpful.
I own a 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with 17" wheels but have upgraded to 37" Nitto Ridge Grappler tires. This Escapod model states that it comes with 17" wheels and 31" tires. Do you know if I could upgrade the tire size to 37" - or - would I even want to?
I’m not sure how customizable Escapod Trailers are. I say this because as these teardrop manufacturers grow in size they tend to do a little less customization to stream line their processes. But typically jeep owners will ensure the tires and rims match, meaning bolt pattern. This way you’re able to carry one less spare and can swap the spare between the two. Or if you’re really hard-core like most of the people with a jeep you’re still carrying the extra spare but it just gives you one more back up. So if it was me and I was going to put this kind of money into something I would want them to be matched. Hope that helps a little.
She said the sky window has condensation issues. Is it a cheapy window issue that could be resolved with a better quality product?
What is the height from top of mattress to bottom of cabinet? For your feet
I have question for Drew or really anyone that knows, how do those portable refrigerators that are inside boxes on the tongue shed the heat that the refrigerators give off. Every time I have seen a review of such a frige they have made it clear that the fan on the unit must be open to air flow. So, do these boxes have airholes somewhere that I just can't see in the videos or what?
Good question. And the answer is yes. Typically they are on the underside to allow water to drain out from all your fun toys at the campsite. Also these boxes are quite big so there’s quite a bit of air volume around the fridge as well. The vents are kind of slanted to allow water out, but to reduce road debris from coming in.
Oh I also find the slats kind of nice because you can just easily broom out fine dirt and sand. Many of today’s manufacturers are adding this to the basic tongue boxes as well.
How come no one builds small campers with wheelchair accessible doors and ramp? I would love to see some trailers that's affordable for people who needs wheelchairs.♿
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Thanks!
I like these campers, but I prefer the Mammoth. I’m not sure if I want a kitchen or the extra space. I do like the water heater. The interior space is too small for us. My wife and I are fine, but my Black Lab Chloe is a bed hog.
I think a camper like the Mammoth would be great for somebody with a dog. It just has that hose me out type look. Very utilitarian in design.
I'm a minimalism and so is the wife. We love camping. we currently have a tent trailer. I hate it, to be honest with you. but it fits in the garage. I like the idea of a small form teardrop and i think it would fit the wife and I. She likes them too, but thinks im insane. Here is the problem: I am a very large man. 6'5" and 350lb. I take up a lot of room. i fill up a normal size door. Think Chris Farley in a little coat. Do they make teardrops for the bigger man? If so, can you recommend one?
I think Little Guy makes one that has a king size bed.
Hey @drew, Any chance you could do the Topo2?
Yes I can. I have plans to meet with a couple who will be taking the Topo 2 all the way to Alaska this summer and back. I’m going to be interviewing them when they get back into the States to hear how their trip went.
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This is gonna be great.
I was wondering about long trips.
How comfortable and nice does this kind of trailers behave and be like.
Let me share my dream Drew:
Do all the Panamerican way south. And I’m thinking on a Teardrop.
Keep it simple with a family of 3 or 4. And eventually Airbnb or hotel to maintenance, rest a little bit before going back to the TD.
¿So how convenient this great campers can be?
I’ve seen a Boodocking Tag review on a long trip to México, doing Alaska, Canada, USA before and was very enlightening.
@@PlayingwithSticks Thanks so much! Your videos have totally steered us in the direction of a teardrop and we love your input and insight! All our best to Mae and the boys, maybe someday we will cross paths!
I’m so glad the videos have been helpful. Every year I’m learning the world is much smaller than I think it is. So our chances of crossing paths are probably pretty good.
Your dream sounds perfect! We have ran into a number of trailers throughout Alaska in Canada people making long treks like this with their family. Just last summer we ran into a family in an Escapod trailer that had two kids. They had made it almost all the way through Canada already and were having a blast. I briefly filmed them but my audio went bad so I’ve never been able to use it.
Any trailer you recommend that can be towed by a sedan. Thx.
There are so many. What is your budget?
No air conditioning, no heat, no toilet, no shower. It's just a hard tent.
Ok, no why am i having visions of a 15' (14 foot base) pontoon boat, single rear engine, 3' rear platform, 2' front platform. in the center a 6x10 soft side canvas popup, based on truck campers. interrior being a "center isle walkthrough with door at either end (half door that locks into a full door when popped up. )
Helm/command station forward right, with a swivel chair, across from it on the other side of the isle, 7′ 6″ allow for a counter space, prep ara, small 2 burner propane stove, and a little sink. in the back would be a table area, with 2 couches, the table could be flipped out of the way, to allow access back to the motor and rear deck.
The key being, the entire thing would need to be 18-20 feet trailer included. and when collapsed... no more then 6'5 high. while on the trailer. which is completly dooable.
Oh yes, a Garage Store-able houseboat that sleeps 2+1(2). 2 on the dinette, 1-2 on a sofa behind the helm chair. if you want the sofa to fold out.
Small family get aways on rivers and such that wouldn't require you having to pay big fee's at a port or harbor.
Galley height could be fixed with a "tail gate step" if they had a drop down step at the rear or drop down platform. fold up against the bottom of the galley, drop down with legs. It would also get you off the mud and such if the weather isn't sunny.
Water, its an offroad trailer, you could add on 2x Jerry can up front over the tow hitch.
number 3, the solar panel.
The placement of the solar panel is very bad. by putting it on the galley door like that, it means on the road it will only charge well when you are driving away from the sun. Parked with the galley up, now you have only a limited area or arc that can see the sun BUT its also shadowed or blocked by the roof rack items, and shadows over solar panels are never good.
You always have the good solutions. Have you seen Beans cloud suspension system yet? Another great solution for that galley height. I have a feeling this type of suspension will become standard for upper end off-road teardrops. Haha. I was wondering the same thing about the panel. I never got the chance to ask, but I was assuming maybe it’s like the Bean’s panel where it can come on and off easily.
@@PlayingwithSticks Well if anyone in the industry wants to use them.
@@PlayingwithSticks oh as to the rear deck idea. Yeah, thats something that could likely be designed and "refit" to teardrops where you pull in, drop the tailgate platform, open the galley. heck, could even "double up" as a mounting point for things like mountain bikes... course you'd have to remove them to drop the gate but some people would still do that.
I saw something similar to this in one of the Australian trailers we highlighted a couple years ago. It really makes sense. Even those little steps on our last walk-through video of the sniper X9 were pretty smart.
@@PlayingwithSticks just thought, depending on how HIGH those off road ones are, you could concevibly even mount it UNDER the unit. pull it out like a sliding trey, lock the legs. This would also act as extra protection for area under the galley as IT would take hits and dents if the trailer bellied out, rather then damaging the trailer itself or worse ripping off components under it.
Check our Fantom Teardrops. I love mine.
Always neat to see when teardrop trailer companies are popping up a bit more towards the East Coast.
How much
Base $22750.
Thank you.
I almost forgot to place the price in the video it was near the end of the walk-through. Pants man is corrected it is 22,750.
Definitely needs an ac unit
I agree. I'm getting older and sweat too dang much. 😆
I wonder if that is something they offer on their Topo 2. I am going to have to take a look I can’t remember.
Over the last two years I’ve seen the need for air conditioning increase quite a bit. I have a feeling we will start seeing a lot more trailers with AC as an option.
@@justinfowler2857 same here. Too old for real camping. I need heat/ ac and a shitter for sure
@@PlayingwithSticks Sadly, with climate change driving temps up in a lot of areas that I remember being way cooler when I was a child, I think we will all be facing more heat in the future. Tornadoes in Massachusetts were something that didn't happen in 1970.
May I ask how tall your wife is? I'm 5' tall and like to cook, so the galley height is important to me.
Don’t tell anyone 😂 but she is 5’ tall.
It is most unfortunate that these smaller trailers have out priced their purpose. This trailer starts' at $43,000, what is the point when I could get a full-size camper for the same price. I am not going to take a $43,000 trailer on the trail, worth more than my rig.
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These things are becoming a dime a dozen. Can't imagine how it will look after years of use.
These were one of the original of this design. But you’re right there’s so many out there now that are starting to have the same style. I think without upkeep they would definitely look a bit beat up, but if well-maintained these will last longer than most people will probably want to keep them around. I said that last sentence because I read a stat that said the average family will own five campers in their lifetime. That’s crazy! But yet here’s our family I think we’re probably already on number five. 😂
I would feel very uncomfortable leaving that trailer alone with those straps holding down the battery and that car go box up front. You’re just asking for somebody to rip you off.
I never even considered that. It’s always fun to have this many eyes on a walk-through tour. We all see different things.
We have a 24’ with batteries and propane strapped on front. We’ve never had anyone steal stuff even at our storage facility. Most campers are incredibly kind people and not thieves.
Needs larger window - too enclosed. Also, please clearly state the length of the mattress sleeping area. Overall - didn't care for this one...the cooking area too high and the storage area in the galley area not intuitive.
Oh, sorry about that. It is a standard queen.
Why do you bother making a tear drop trailer when you put a rack on top? The most advantageous feature is the tear drop design. Tear drops are known for their low drag coefficient. The rack totally destroys that. It also ruins your fuel economy.
Very true!
We like the addition of an awning while at camp. Crossbars are essential for that. But there are always tradeoffs.
True as well. Thank you for the counter argument.
Why are they so over priced , you can get a really nice aluminum tear drop for well under $10 thousand Canadian in Newmarket Ontario
They have a smaller woody 4 x 8 for far less then that .........
Good question. It really comes down to the features. Even here in the states you can get an aluminum squaredrop for about $5500. A composite basic Teardrop for $7500. Any traditional wouod built teardrop for around nine to $12,000. But these don’t include quality suspension, powder coating, water tanks, stargazer windows, walk on fenders, beefed up off-road components… I could go on and on with this list. Really these are trailers built for the gal or guy who wants it all. But fortunately for a lot of people who don’t need all this there’s other options out there.
These little units are ridiculously over priced.
Yes small camper trailers are priced like a car. This is pretty on par with the industry unfortunately.
Ridiculously overpriced.😥
Overpriced
How dare you! 😂 yes the small camper prices can be quite shocking when you first see them, especially those made for Overland off-road travel.
Looks fun. 🏕 another great thing about birch is how light it is. I have just purchased a lil'4x6 cargo trailer... getting inspiration on building it out from vids like yours. Rock on bro.