10 Things I Hate About Teardrop Trailers

From changing clothes in the rain to going to the bathroom at night...You sure you want a teardrop camper? These are the 10 things I hate about teardrop trailers. Teardrop campers are not your typical camping trailer. This is a micro camper that you will either love or hate. I honestly don't know of any camper out there that has just as many negatives associated with it as it has positives. So the question is...Should I buy a teardrop trailer or should I just get a larger RV? Or would I be better off with just a rooftop tent?

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[PlayingwithSticks]

I forgot CAULK! I really don't like caulking trailers. I accidentally left that point out in the edit. Anything else I missed? Always good to hear other opinions on the subject.

[mrdave]

the number one thing i hate about teardrop trailers is, I still don't own one

[Charsept]

These cons are very minor issues for me, especially considering the climate of my region. Price is really the biggest issue. Always feels like a tall ask for a small unit.

[asheraanrud]

I worked for a helicopter company that ran tours with the Iditarod dogs, they are bred to just go go go. I think it would be abuse to not let them run their routes they absolutely love it

[pkeeney]

Man, really loving the format you've grown into, with the info interspersed with the local scene. Keep up the great work!

[chaosncheckt]

Hit the mark with this one. KUDOs. As we've mentioned, we pull a nucamp and at first there was some concern. Backing up, pulling into crowded gas stations, winter conditions, you name it. True words of wisdom, slow down. We went with the nucamp because we liked to stand when we change our clothes. Late night toilet calls, showers and bathrooms. Things you may not appreciate at first but you will.

[stevek]

Thanks for the informative videos, always waiting for the next one! As a teardrop owner I carry a pop up shower/bathroom/change room not a big deal really. As you and your family do I have a couple of 10x10 canopies, one for keeping out mosquitoes. And Mother Nature is my kitchen and living room, simplicity at its finest.

[momofowen]

Funny you mention the Meerkat because your videos have made me fall in love with mine all over again. I was ready to sell it because the size with my family of 4 was just frustrating me...now I’m reframing to think of it like a teardrop that we can stand up in to change, and with a little more storage, and now I’m putting in the work to get it all organized and geared up for a summer of camping and can’t wait! Thanks for all of your amazing content!

[TheLucian]

We rented a 13’ Scamp last month, and then a large teardrop this past weekend. This video is spot on with so many things. We thought size would be an issue, but it’s not. There may be a permanent teardrop in our future

[chunhualiao]

I just love your way of talking, gesturing. Very relaxed, friendly style.

[OutontheTrails]

My husband and I asked this exact same question today (“should we buy a tear drop or get a rooftop tent?”) as we were heading home from a week long AZ/UT trip with a rental teardrop. Thank you for this timely and thought provoking video!
You have the best teardrop videos that are practical and full of info! Love them!

[davidhunternyc]

OMG, my second straight night watching your channel. I live in NYC, in the concrete jungle and I can't escape. I dream about owning a car and getting out to camp. I never even heard the words, "teardrop trailer" until yesterday but, thanks to you, I'm learning so much, especially about how to vacation in minimalist style. I loved your video about the Bean Stock Trailer. Less is more and, also, less to go wrong and less of a headache. If I win the lottery, I want to go camping with you and your family in Alaska. Drew, you're awesome!

[richardhouvener]

You are 100% right about how backing up a smaller trailer (Casita 17, for me) is harder than a larger trailer. Like you I found that slowing down and making TINY adjustments was the way to go. It's not a race, folks. No one in the campground will be impressed at how fast you back in if you have to do it 27 times. It's much easier on your longevity if you take your time. BTW, I figured out why the name of your channel always gave me a kind of laugh, When I was a kid, we camped in a very large, heavy canvas tent with an exterior pole framework that had to be assembled. Somehow after every trip one or more poles got lost or misplaced so the next time we went out, we (the kids), had to go out in the woods to find "sticks" (branches that could be shaped) to use as poles. Hence "playing with sticks"! It almost got to be a ritual for the family. Funny now, not so much then.

[beautylovewisdom]

We are getting our off road teardrop in October (unfortunately a long lead time). Your videos on teardrops are helpful in preparation for it. Thank you for such informative and inspirational videos!

[mixflip]

When I see snow...I say no to tents. But I do like the speed and ease of a rooftop tent (in the summer lol)

I like truck campers but I hate that I have to buy an expensive F250 because most trucks have a 1500lb payload like a tundra....and that gets maxed out fast. Of course I could use a pop-up but my wife prefers a regular camper.

Great video!

[expressivepets]

THANK YOU for always getting to the point. I love you and May...and East and baby too. ❤ The Iditarod history and info was very interesting.

[frankvazquez]

You and your wife made me happy to see that my Toyota Matrix could pull a small trailer if I wanted or needed to. Also you really provide people with an in depth view of how these trailers compare to each other and what it is like to own and use them.

[jerrys]

Love your channel. I am just about to start my experience with teardrop camping. I have been a tent camper for 40 years now, so hopefully you will save me from making some of the novice mistakes.

thx

[cameroncowles]

Another great video, superb Alaska footage too, makes me miss home thanks 🙂

[johnw]

Thanks for the video and the scenery! I prefer to talk about what I love about my lil trailer and laugh about the challenges rather than go the HATE route. At 72 I gave up tent camping for more security from critters, weather and discomfort. Solar pwr gives me some home comforts when boondocking out in nature. Backing became easier after extending the tongue 5 ft and adding a diamond plate front deck. That cargo space doubled with a 2x4 'back porch' and a 4x5 Roof rack (with a 6x8 awning) Motorcycles in my lil toy hauler/camper adds to the adventure....