MORE Trailer, LESS Money (Bend Teardrop)

Bend Teardrop is pushing the size limits with this 6X12 teardrop camper. But it doesn't stop with just 2 feet of additinal cabin space. These guys are going against the industry by charging half the price for a teardrop trailer of similar size and quality. And they must be doing something right, as they are currently building and selling 12 teardrop trailers a month. We will be taking you inside their shop to do a detailed walkthrough of both their 6X12 teardrop and their 5X10 teardrop with optional bunk beds.

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[GunNut]

What a refreshing back-to-basics change of pace from the $25K - $40K teardrops!

[jensendkmg]

I've wanted something this size for years. What an incredible value. The right size for people with kids or bigger pets, purposeful, and wont require selling my home to purchase. Absolutely nailed it.

[deltamiloandtheginger]

I love that he talks about why he doesnt like certain things while hes showing you the teardrop. I never thought about a ceiling window dropping condensation if I take it snowboarding.

[toriafloria]

Yay, Drew! I'm so glad you covered Bend Teardrop. We picked ours up in May this year and I love it. :) We really appreciate the "simpler is better mindset, " and our little kiddo loves her bunk and porthole window. And for those interested, as you can probably tell from the video, Dave will work with you if you have ideas, and gives you pros and cons so you can decide on upgrades, rather than simply pushing the upgrades.

[davidf]

Great episode Drew… as a home built teardrop owner, I definitely agree with keeping it simple. “Use what you have and have what you use… “ no extras to take up space. Watching this video makes me want to take the doors off of my cabinets. Have a great day and happy camping.

[kelliecarlsen]

I’ve had mine for three years; as a former backpacker, horse packer and tent camper I love my tear drop. I like it’s simple minimalistic but effective approach. I like the lack of maintenance needs. Each spring I get the wheel bearings packed. Check screws, bolts and nuts. Replace some caulking as needed. Load up and go. For now, it meets my needs.

[antoniomarquez]

Drew, we love your videos! We got our 5x10 last summer and ABSOLUTELY love it! We have traveled more than 12k miles in it including a trip from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine this summer! The simplicity, weight, and the bunk were big deciding factors for us. Dave is very friendly and willing to listen to what you want and making it happen. Seriously, he is very easy to work with and willing to figure out the best build to meet your needs. We have two kids, and asked about a split bunk, and he made it happen! Our family of four sleeps very comfortably in our 5x10.

The open cubbies in the galley have actually worked out pretty well for us. There have only been a couple of times where rutted roads have caused some things to fall out, but given that we aren't overlanding a ton, it really isn't an issue for us.

We highly recommend Bend Teardrop. Their trailers are well built, fully insulated, have only what you need and their customer service is the best!

[denaberkey]

Yay! I started watching your channel at the same time I discovered Bend Teardrop. At that time my family decided to go with a used pop-up due to the considerably cheaper price. After using our pop-up for a year (which was fine, but not awesome) I was really yearning for something simpler, with fewer moving parts. I rented a 5x10 and a 6x12 over the summer from Bend Teardrop to figure out if they would work for our family of 4 (we’re all really tall) and fell in love. The simplicity of the trailer and the setup were so refreshing. Not having camped in a teardrop before, I loved how it felt more cozy and tent-like than our more spacious pop-up. And, my favorite part is that I can move even the 6x12 all by myself! Dave has been great to work with as we’ve ordered our 6x12 and requested a unique add-on. Your content has been so helpful as we’ve explored our transition from tent camping to small trailers. Thanks so much for what you do!

[stumpgrinder]

Finally 6x12, awesome trailers, simple is best. Like you said "park and crack a beer"

[bendteardrop]

Thanks for stopping by Drew, great video

[squatch]

Love that guys attitude and reality based perspective on what's needed and what isn't.

[AnandShah-pirz]

We bought our 6x12 (first time camping trailer owners, used to tent camping) from Dave and Bend Teardrop almost 2 years ago. Went across the country from Portland OR to upstate NY and then back down through the Midwest and Southwest and back home with our twins. Stayed everywhere from BLM dispersed to campgrounds with full services. We have a Roofnest Condor XL on ours so the sleeping and relaxing area is crazy (1 king, 1 queen, 1 full). We probably have around 15k miles and 4 full months of time in this trailer, from 100+degrees in the humid Ozarks to below freezing nights in the mountains. It is simple and well built, not at all sophisticated but very sturdy and trustworthy. The customer service is great. We keep a Dometic fridge/freezer in the tow vehicle and use Ecoflow portable batteries for extra power and 120V in a pinch. The galley has tons of space for storage and prep (granted it should since we keep the fridge in the tow vehicle) as we setup a separate table for cooking.

[elijahhodges]

I've never had a trailer. But this one I really like. Inside I would put two good sized bunks on storage one in front and one in back. It gives you floor space, and storage, plus my wife and I wouldn't be kicking each other during the night.

[thereisnotry]

Purchased the 5 X 10 trailer from Bend Teardrop. Dave is easy to deal with and very accommodating. We changed the charge controller to an MPPT and installed a lithium iron phosphate 100 amp battery for extra loads. This unit tracks beautifully and still gets great gas mileage to boot. Highly recommended.

[yepme]

I noticed the classic fuse that is the old round screw in fuse. Into a classic suramic fixture that looks like an old light bulb from the thirties. I lived in a house when I was a kid in the sixties.

[tonybombski]

Amazing that they'redoing these simple trailers! I wish them a lot of success!

[chingon_grandpa]

keeping it simple. You are exactly right regarding suspension. You wont be rock crawling pulling a trailer. I can appreciate the simplicity. Kudos guys.

[slacktide_angler]

Love the minimalist design of it. If I built a camper exactly to my liking, it’d look exactly like the 6x12.

[mrsMOmiles]

Oh man thanks for this! This teardrop is something we can afford now! And as a family of 6 this can work!! Im so excited!

[kimlittleton]

Love the galley build. Nice & simple. Our van is built like that with a lip on a shelf. Everything stays put. Great job. Beautiful camper.