Need a Larger Teardrop Trailer? Check This Out! (Full Camper Tour)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Traditional teardrop trailers don't have to feel like a coffin on wheels. The Mount Massive Teardrop Trailer maintains the traditional construction and design we all love in a teardrop camper. BUT, with the addition of two bunks, a table, two sofas, a massive galley, and much more. Plus it is off-road capable to get your family off the beaten path. If you are in the market for a small camper trailer or off road camper check out this playlist for our head to head trailer comparisons: • Why Teardrops are BETT...
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I built my own 5x8 teardrop with no galley. It surprises most people, but it's because the only thing I don't like about camping is sleeping in a tent, so the trailer is 1,050lbs fully loaded with mattress, spare tire and 3 Jerry cans (2water, 1fuel). Fits a queen bed, and still has room for a bunk for when our daughter is old enough.
I still enjoy cooking over a camp fire with my cast iron, and everything else about camping. Just not tents. Lol.
A man after my own heart - I mean, "a man who's always stealing MY ideas."
But seriously, I'm like you, in that I already have a well-established camp kitchen. But I also want the ease and efficiency of not having to set up a tent if I want to get some shut-eye. I spent my 20s in the Clearwater National Forest and my 30s-40s-and-50s criss-crossing the Rockies. In my 50s, I started getting old and setting up my Walrus VeloDome started getting old. So did the VeloDome, whose elastic cordage in the poles has lost all elasticity. Then I mislaid the stakes on that last trip and busted a bunch of plastic pegs in rocky ground.
LOL! Yeah. To me, that teardrop means perfect bed with no work involved, so I can pull into National Forest/Wilderness a little bit later, because I can have dinner and go to bed in much less time. Putter around camp the next day, or go find a better spot, or simply navigate back to the Interstate and continue the larger journey. The way I vacation is very lax. General plans, but I might just stay 2 more nights on the Gallatin or the Lochsa, or up in the Bighorns. Might even stretch it to a week, if the fishing's good and i really like where I'm camped.
No matter how nice they make the galley, they're restricting how you are able to configure the inside. As someone who ALSO likes his iron cookware and has camp kitchen all figured out already, that galley area looks like CARGO area. I suppose the galley shelves add structural strength to the trailer, but if we're talking Colorado Teardrops, the aircraft aluminum they're using is plenty rigid enough. Ridiculously rigid.
Anyway, I've got my stuff already organized in tubs, so going from city mode to camp-for-a-month mode is a matter of a few minutes loading tubs. I don't need shelves in the back. I want tie-downs and cargo net!
This is huge! Bunk beds, skid plates, large galley, torsion axles, all towed by an outback + an amazing founder story. Great video Drew 👏💯
Isn’t that story neat! It made me feel like I needed to kick it in gear in terms of helping others. I’ve never had a big idea like Woody’s, but at the same time I don’t think I’ve ever taken the time to try to generate one.
Ok
Want. Hats off to Woody!!
@@PlayingwithSticks So Woody's selling you the teardrop he was given in appreciation?
For seriously long, American Rocky-Mountain style trips in the West and Northwest, and to a lesser extent, the Appalachian chain in the East, but even just bucking head winds across the central plains, I think you really want something more substantial than a Subaru Outback. Subarus are adequate for those roads, but not pulling a trailer. They're fine for shorter trips, and they're OK once you're off the main thoroughfares. But you really want something bigger, if you're planning longer trips.
Also, make sure you've got some "tow package" accessories, especially a transmission cooler (extra radiator). You can burn up an automatic transmission very easily pulling a trailer with a vehicle with an automatic transmission.
"The simplicity is what you are paying for in this type of trailer." Sounds like someone trying really hard to get a purchase past an angry wife...
My husband and I are moving back to the PNW with our son who has autism. We used to travel a lot but haven’t much since our son needs more routine and stability. Looking at this camper though, I think he would love it. It’s much easier to travel, minimal change and simple interior. Thanks for the thorough review and highlighting such a wonderful cause.
RIP Colorado Teardrops. Filed for liquidation bankruptcy. I liked their design, buy they were going heavy into massive battery systems.
What a great guy. Shows how a average guy with a good idea can make a big difference in people's lifes.
Getting to meet Woody was really inspiring. Like you mentioned, it really got May and I thinking about what part we all can play in making a difference. Often times we think we don’t have that capability. But, I think that is just the Easy route. Starting to realize with age it just takes a bit of guts to break the mold. Plus a little creativity and outside the box thinking.
Sitting inside a teardrop at a table is very appealing. How nice that would be on a rainy weak.
It was pretty nice. We originally were not fans of the tables. We felt they were kind of gimmicky. And we still kind of feel that way for a majority of our camping. It takes a bit of time and effort. However, this summer I was in two campers that made the process much easier this one and a Vistabule. They both converted really quick. The Vistabule is nice because it is a futon. So even with the bedding on you just fold it right up into a little sofa. A couple of years ago we starting using our trailers for picnics/dates. It is super fun to just head out to the ocean or the forest and have a picnic inside the teardrop. No camping, just a beautiful road trip and a return home the same day. This is why we now are table fans. That in itself is worth the upgrade.
@@PlayingwithSticks that's great!. Day trips, that's a good idea to!
Agreed! I am really like’n that sitting at the table thing.
Just sayin', another give of that open shelving inside the trailer is that your eye has a little further to travel and therefore you have perceived larger space inside. Enclosed cabinetry, while clean of line, would create visual walls that make the space visually smaller.
Ooh I like this! Really good point here Anne.
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Ok. This camper opens a new world of camper attributes and ideas.
As a big traditional Teardrop fan. It was neat to see all these attributes in a smaller design. It often seems like you either get the basic Teardrop or you have to jump up to something larger like an RPod. Nice to see there’s something in the middle.
I'm sorry; but $28+K for a trailer with no running water or bathroom/cooking/heat/A/C capabilities; no thanks I will buy a small RV and save 10K and basically have a small apartment on wheels
Yes it’s not for everyone.
Seemed pretty interesting......then I looked up the price.....Starting at $26,000.00.....yikes!!😳😳😳
Thanks for looking that up. I honestly couldn't remember the price.
11:50 another 'give' is the weight savings vs full cabinets there. Every pound adds up especially when towing with a smaller vehicle.
Great people, GREAT trailer, & great video! I will be checking out Woody's project and taking another look at Co teardrops. The sun roof is next level!!
---Drew is slacking on email again!!...lol... hit me up when you're in service, thanks!
Oh my goodness. Did I miss another one? Really looking forward to highlighting your trailer this winter. Could you resend me that email. It is so tough these days with all the product review emails bombarding the inbox lately.
@@PlayingwithSticks resent😀 It must be nuts! I hope you guys are enjoying your travels, ✌️
Nice but how much …?
Love the video. Greetings from australia! I wonder if we could manufacture them here under licence...
Thank you! That is a great idea. We often feel the same about your caravans. Nice to finally have the Opus line here in the States.
No sink, no grill...”the simplicity is what you’re paying for”!! LOL, think you might have a future in the used car business!
What happens when you are boondocking in the middle of nowhere and a bear decides to rip into your galley 19 inches from your head?
I am a little reluctant to cook outside in bear country.......Ya ba ya ba doo I smell a roast! Especially in Alaska
Haha. Yes Alaskans must be crazy!
I'm in, booyah, 👊😁👍🇺🇲
I love this teardrop and I love what Woody and his daughter are doing. The world needs more people like them. Great video Drew !
I actually thought about you when I made the bunk house comment. I think many people will find that a dealbreaker. But I’m guessing for you, like me it’s a great feature. With my lifestyle, especially the fishing, this would be the perfect trailer for that.
I could see those bunks converting into extra storage space . I’m kind of a “function” over “fancy”. guy and see this one as very functional but with your two boys I can see this being perfect for you guys as well.
@@bucktalesoutdoors7566 We are also hearing quite a lot of Colorado Teardrop owners are purchasing these because of their dogs. Nice little bunks for the four legged children.
@@bucktalesoutdoors7566 And quite a few people are buying these for their dogs. Makes a great little bed for their four legged children.
@@PlayingwithSticks I've been looking for a teardrop that can accomodate 3 aging rescue cats. The cats themselves take up very little room and historically have been great "car camping" cats, but at this point in their lives, all three require their own specific meds, which has proven increasingly challenging for our pet sitter. With this setup, we would have plenty of room for a litter box and their three microchip-activated, battery-powered food bowls (almost all of their meds can be mixed in with their foods). Either at home or on the road, they stay strictly indoors or on leash (we are birders), so historically when we have taken them camping, we have basically stayed very close to "home base" for the duration, not leaving the campsite for more than a few minutes. Having them safely ensconsed in a ventilated hard-sided teardrop (as opposed to a tent) while we are busy around the campsite or following a bird call just a bit into the woods would be a relief, and give us greater flexibility in going a bit further off grid in our campsite selection.
What’s this orange collapsable sink looking guy in the galley. Keep seeing it in other builds
I’m not sure what they’re called, but we use them in every trailer. They are collapsible buckets you can pick up either in the camping section of box stores or in fishing sections. They work great as a dishwashing station or for hauling water. we also use one daily as our trashcan. I think why many of us use them is because they collapse to the point where they’re nice and small for Teardrop travel.
Awesome little trailer. I wonder if they can add an AC unit? Living in Texas, you can't camp in Texas during the summer months.
Hi Drew and May! Wonderful review of the Colorado Teardrop! I love the bunk beds and the galley doors that have so many positions. The East and Rye are so adorable! Woody and his daughter are very special people. God bless them! Have a wonderful weekend... ~ Maria
A little rich for my blood, but what a fabulous family camper. Love the doors and windows, the structural elements, and the great use of space design. I was aware of Emergency RV because of all the well deserved kudos they've garnered. I watched this video twice. Keep 'em coming Drew. Your boys are growing up with beautiful experiences.
Yes, these trailers today can be quite pricey. But, like you said, what a neat build. I hope this inspires the do it yourselfers. I think there is quite a lot of design features one can take away from seeing this build. There are some great clips out there of Woody calling future trailer owners and handing off the trailers. Big tears in his eyes, super touching scenes captured on video. Thanks for the kind words Eric. We really appreciate it!
love the tear drop, love the non profit, love the video. thanks for sharing
Thanks Dave! Good hearing from you.
Where can I buy one of these and what is the dry weight?
coloradoteardropcamper.com and the dry weight is 1,470lbs and tongue weight is 199lbs
Dear,
what are the dimensions inside of your trailler (length, height, width)?
to add insult to coming injury cooking at night. Yogi and Boo Boo can sneak up
Sounds like you’re not from Alaska.
Simplicity: paying more to have less! What a concept!!
🤣 I remember when my parents bought their first Jeep. It was brand new from the dealer. My mom at the time felt power windows and locks were mechanical components that had potential to fail. So what did she do? She ordered the model with the hand cranked windows and manual locks. And to my surprise this model cost more. But my mom, as frugal as she was “Queen of the Frugalites” surprised me and still paid extra for less. She felt the little cost upfront was worth the money for saving on big costs further down the road.
I'd go with the Bean over this but I like hugeness and open design...I took the latches off the inside storage cabinets on my trailer cuz I kept gouging my head on them...ouch...I just might take off the cabinet doors altogether and have them open...more like on this trailer. Great video.....thanks for sharing!
Yeah. That open storage has some nice attributes. Surprised me.
Awesome trailer! Many nice features and looks well built. Kudos to Woody for his big heart and kindness to help people out who are in great need. ❤😊
All you need is an awning to spread over the whole galley and entrance into the pod now.
Thank you so much for reviewing this! It's in my top 2 (the other one is a NuCamp Tag XL). The simplicity of the Mt. Massive and the galley are the biggest draws (and why this is slightly edging out the Tag XL)! I get to decide how to set up my galley--not the manufacturer. Love that. I don't need the bunk beds, but love the flexibility to have the table and sofas. Of course, the European style windows on the Tag XL are next level for air flow. Tough decision ahead of me. The Bean Stock was in my top 3, but it's too heavy for my 2018 Outback Limited 3.6r. *sigh Also, thank you for sharing Woody's story. That's incredible!
I love my Mt. Massive! You won't regret it.
Just found a summit pinnacle local to me for a good price. They have gone out of business which is making me hesitant. Anyone have of there trailers? Website is gone to do any research.
This is perfect for my needs except for the white exterior LED bug-magnets. I do wish that all manufacturers would use color-changing LEDs. Also, Woody is a true-life, red-white-blue superhero!
Love Woody! And yes it’s always nice to have some red lights on the exterior.
Sorry, for that price a sink and at least a cooler is expected.
Don’t be sorry. We all have our needs. I really appreciate how there’s so many teardrops out there right now meeting so many different needs. It’s nice to not have to choose from a one size fits all mass produced small camper trailer.
We have an Outback and are looking for our first camping trailer. I'm concerned about over stressing the car. Do you have any thoughts on the ideal max size and weight for the Outback?
That is a legitimate concern. To be 100% honest I think if you get into any of these 1,500lb trailers there will be added stress on the vehicle. But, how much I don't know. If you really want to play it safe I found anything in the 1,000lb range pulls great, almost to the point the vehicle doesn't even realize it is pulling a trailer. This also allows you the flexibility to increase what you carry (water, toys, etc).
This would be great for concerts an party settings but what happens if you're cooking an big bear 🐻 or something shows up 😮or ah cold morning? I really like it but tailgating an Rolling hotel are my views of it
Colorado Teardrops, great company to work with here in Boulder, CO. We are fortunate to have the smaller version of this trailer, the Canyonland Pinnacle. We love it. Just to clarify some questions I noticed. There is an option for a Lock N Roll (articulating hitch), which most choose if they are going off road, with a Timbren suspension as well. The cabin is also prewired with many 12 v and USB outlets. The solar connection we have that is pre-wired is an SAE plug, designed to run to a Goal Zero or Jackery style portable power station used as the “house battery.” You may have to find an adapter if using the standard Goal Zero/Jackery 8mm wired solar panel. Would definitely recommend this camper if your budget permits. Safe travels!
Thanks for sharing all this Tom! Another feature that I edited out of the video due to length was the fact that they have a wired connection in both the galley and inside. Meaning I mentioned how my Rockpals Power Station was powering the entire trailer from inside the galley. But, if you want to use the power station inside the cabin you can power the entire trailer from there as well. Pretty neat feature that I have never seen in any other trailer.
@@PlayingwithSticks Great video and info as always. Keep up the good work. You were actually the one that helped me make the final decision on the Colorado Teardrop company. We had been reviewing them here locally, and you mentioned their brand on one of your videos. That was enough for us! Thanks for the help. And yes, the interior has a prewire to place your Rockpals/Goal Zero/Jackery, inside as well. It’s great in that the extra warmth in the cabin could be beneficial to the battery in colder weather, compared to the galley.
@@tomfrengillo That is great to hear! You definitely picked the right trailer. And purchasing local is just the cherry on top.
Why? Why do you have to put dirty shoes on the galley table where food would be cooked? This is extremely unhygienic!
I wanna be one of your kids!
Dang, 20 grand for no timbrens, no water, no stove, yikes..bit steep for what it's offering imo.
Ah yes an Ethan, my favorite unit of measurement
Niiice. Colorado Teardrops are built just down the road from my house. It's such a hot market here in CO that I bought out of state (from MN), but can't deny the quality.
We could see that. All those beautiful locations and then people wanting to purchase locally…I can see it being a very hot market
It’s too bad this company went under. They had a pretty unique product offering. I wonder if it was mismanaged after the pandemic or if the owners just didn’t want to do it anymore.
So, this is just basically an Enclosed sleeping/lunch table unit with Outdoor Kitchen?
What if there is bad weather for a couple of days and not able to use the Outdoor Kitchen, that is an issue.
I have one of these trailers and want to install a rack to hold a rooftop tent. Unfortunately, I don’t have a rack for it and the company is out of business so they can’t install it for me. Does anyone have ideas how to solve this problem?
Boy. That sky window will need a shade or reflectix. That would turn the camper into an oven.
I don’t know if all that food would survive going out to Chena Hot Springs
When are you going to put completely totally screen canopy with room for picnic table and benches to protect from bugs and rain
We placed an order for the Canyonlands model earlier this year to step up from tent camping after we rented one for a few days. We determined we could pack in/out much quicker than with a tent, and we felt a bit safer in the teardrop now that we have a little one joining us on our adventures. Very excited for it to arrive!
How much was it if you dont mind me asking
Do the items fall out of galley shelving since it doesn’t have closing cabinets?
if i was paying 20k for "SIMPLICITY" i would buy a bus or a sprinter van to simply put it. 20k for that little camper is stupid. you could build that for probably 5k. and you could add a stove and other ammenitites you couldnt get for 20k the though process of some people. rich people mainly that have more money than they know that to do with...
You’re pretty right on with that DIY price tag. I would say a trailer like this would run you in 2022 about 5K to 7K to build
Wow…at $28k, way too expensive.
It’s strange to think that there are small teardrop campers like these then there are giant class a motorhomes that can sleep 10 people and store a car inside.
But what does it weigh in at? What is the ball-load?
Such a great job highlighting Woody and the non-profit. We need even more humans acting humanely!
On a lighter note: I laughed because I thought you were camping up in Alaska, so when you mentioned Magnolia Road, I was like: you have one up there, too? But no, you meant /that/ Magnolia Road in Colorado... Yep, it goes UP and those tight corners can really wake you up. Wifey still talks about driving on it and it's been over three years! (I didn't think it was that bad, though it was definitely memorable for us low-landers).
Very nice.
But price starts at $28,000
How did you hook the camper up to the Rockpals?
Great looking teardrop... as a 6'5" man with a family, even this "larger" teardrop still doesn't look comfortable to me as my feet hang off a queen bed. Any other tall people out there with a lightweight and comfortable option?
I’m in the same boat as you brother! As a 6’7” man it’s hard to find a teardrop I can comfortably lie down in. Looking for other tall folks out there with any suggestions as well. If not might go with a custom teardrop
It is long enough that your could take a king mattress and cut it down width wise. My brother is your height and we are both avid cyclist and we are both looking at campers to take to races. I am "only"6'2" and have to be careful. At 6'6", he is having trouble, but this one might work. Sorry to comment to an old post.
Too bad they went under. I liked this one.
I think size, weight, interior height, price is absolutely perfect! This is a true "Everything you need, nothing you don't". Complements the camping gear I already have for cooking... I can even take my work on the road. I'm pulling the trigger on this soon!
what's the size limit on the bunks? My 8 year old is already 56" tall and 95ish lbs. LOts of the bunks I've seen are only rated to like 100 or 120 lbs and, well, that ain't gonna be enough for long...
not bad bur bear with me.. so the simplicity is what you're paying for? Can I sell you an empty bag for 100K please?
Haha. It sounds crazy in words. But once you actually go camping in one of these it totally makes sense.
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Ya had to go 'n' make me cry with that last bit. I bet giving that RV to Emergency RV broke his heart, but the RV was already breaking his heart, because his wife couldn't join him on trips any longer. I bet they had some great times in it, and now somebody else can.
With you checking out all these different tear drop trailers, would you be able to get your hands on a Hero Camper Ranger and show us your thoughts? It’s the one I got, and I think you will like it ;)
Nice and roomy. Be right back. I gotta cook dinner…. Lobster and Steaks.
Are you saying that’s a bad thing or you like that concept? Sorry, sometimes I’m not good at picking up on sarcasm.
wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow
I don’t understand why people like outside galley,what if raining day? It’s definitely not my option
Yes I think there’s definitely two camps here. For many of us Teardrop enthusiast we’ve come from the indoor cooking in a previous trailer. And many of us have come to the same conclusion. We don’t like cooking in the spaces small as a closet or hallway. We don’t like grease flying all over our camper. And we don’t like our clothes and bedding smelling like food every night. Rain doesn’t impact the galley cooking when you have a nice big hatch over your head. And if you’re worried about the rain hitting you from getting out of your camper to the galley that can easily be fixed by an instant up canopy. But again like you said it’s deafly not for everyone.
What a cool trailer & great non-profit!
Agreed!
Always come for the trailers and end up liking fir the babies.
I seen a it’s kinda of a teardrop a Canadian one OffGrid campers it had a fridge in the back one in the fount one in the fount could be the freezer back one as the fridge
This one you showed in this video I like the skylight could you see the starry night 🌌 for camping I think that be a super nice laying in bed seeing the stars ✨
Impressive non-profit ❤️ 👏
Agreed! Also I was thinking if anyone was on the fence about switching from their larger camper to a small camper, this may help them make that move.
Why build a trailer and have the wheels stick out wider than the body. Seems like a huge lost space.
Ground clearance would be too high which would also raise the door entry height (have to add stair steps), the galley countertop would be higher / might not be as accessible to use especially for shorter people and the stance (width between tires) would be narrower which would make it more unstable / prone to rollovers. There might be a teardrop with wheels under, but I don't recall any?
Happy New Year Drew & your family👌from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Very cool! Was it a keeper?
If it's simplicity it should be cheaper 😆
one thing. kitchen is outside with the bugs . But the low weight is fantastic for us small car owners
Thanks for another great "episode". I appreciate that you respond to comments and answer questions. It makes following your journey so much more engaging!!
Yes!
That beetle is about the size that was up my shirt my last camping trip. My what big pinchers it had!
This teardrop is really nice. Is it built to order?
That is a good question? I am not sure. I assume like most of these hand built teardrops that there is a waiting list. Hoping Colorado Teardrops sees this comment and replies. In the meantime I will reach out to them and see what their current build time is.
Yes it is. We got ours with a lower axle to fit in our garage, custom colors, bigger slide out tray for a a yeti 65 and some drawers instead of a rear power station hookup (we just use the cabin one).
fair price.
Very cool and thought out set-up! Thank you for the tour!
Perfect for the family outings.
What is the height, length and width of just the box? We are building one and liked the height he used for this build.
It was worth the wait. Cool but I need a bathroom.
The bathroom is a big need for many people. It’s tough because the bathroom almost requires the trailer to be standing height. When I picture a bathroom on a traditional size trailer it sounds miserable. Maybe some sort of pop up height bathroom would work?
Yeah. But I think I could get by with an inside porta-potty in a tall cabin. The small teardrops just don’t have enough height inside to use one efficiently.
@@mikemead2315 Agreed. With a cabin like the one in the video our family would be more than happy with a little cassette toilet. In that last shot with our family around the table I think it gives you a pretty good idea of the height. Just enough to get some of those practical things like using the toilet accomplished.
@@PlayingwithSticks I REALLY like that sitting around a table height for usability: Bit easier to get dressed; Able to use an emergency toilet; Bit less frontal area than a stand up. Add in those simplistically functional features (someone was thinking) and there is a lot to like.
@@mikemead2315 I had a clip of this trailer sitting next to the Bean. I'm now kicking myself for not including it. It would have given people a good idea of that frontal area. Definitely a bit taller than the Bean.
One of your first popular videos compared a teardrop to a 13' Scamp, which begs the question: How are these bigger "teardrops" comparing to the Scamp?
The then "expensive" Scamp is looking almost cheap now in comparison.
This is such a tough one. I know there are a ton of people in the community who own these larger teardrops. I keep telling myself "Drew, keep your mouth closed." But to be honest there is quite the difference. And it comes down to weight. At some point I will need to make that video. It was fun trying out all these high end trailers for a year. Basically an opportunity to help me understand the entire industry. But in the end I just want a stripped down, slightly oversized composite teardrop that weighs 500-600lbs. Basically I want a Scamp in the shape of a teardrop. You may have noticed I keep asking Bean Trailer to make a model I call the "Lean Bean." I don't think it caught on. Haha.
Great teardrop. The sky window is awesome and it’s inspiring what Woody and his daughter are doing!
Couldn't agree more!
There's no sink and no stove and that's what you're paying for: the simplicity. For only a few thousand more you can get the Max-Simplicity model with no beds and no wheels.
Haha. Love this comment!
🙄 Pricey "simplicity"
Haha. Yes, sounds like a bit of an oxymoron doesn't it?
How is the Wilderness handling towing the teardrops? No issues? Excessive squat? Picking mine up soon!
Good question. Really the only noticeable thing is the excessive squat. Cosmo Weems has a video or two on this subject. He even modified his suspension to remedy the issue. The Outbacks have such a soft ride, which feels amazing when on the trail or gravel. But, it does introduce the squat like you mentioned.
im just looking for ideas, but will probably have to build my own. but this is very close to internal size I want, but no bunk beds, but want a porta-potty inside with curtain, plus a table for 2, to eat at, for the Rainy days.
I do want a 20 gallon water storage tank, but would be happy with 5 gallon grey water tank, to carry away to dispose of. I want 3 propane tanks, and want stove, either icebox, or small efficient solar powered fridge, 1 outdoor gas light, plus propane heat. I need solar panels, and a couple batteries. I do like side awning, & happy with rear pantry otherwise. very small needs, but want to be able to stay a week anywhere without having to go get supplies, & be ok comfort, if stuck inside during storms. thats why want table inside, as well as potty, but on clear days, would definitely be outside. but want that option available
This all sounds right on to me from my experience. The only thing that sounds a little overkill is the three propane tanks. Typically for a trailer this size it’s one propane tank and it’s only a five to 11 pound tank. I may not understand your needs, but you probably will be happy with just two tanks.
@@PlayingwithSticks I think I understand, I just think different thought process than many, 1 propane tank, will be carried to rear, it has the stalk, with lamp on top of the stalk, and hose from stalk to stove. I already have this, & want to be able to move lamp around, & like the stalk mount & ability to use this stalk to run my stove, which I already have as well, second tank directly to heater. and of course 1 spare tank. at least that was my reasoning. summer time wouldnt need 3rd tank, but winter yes, or my opinion.
built hundreds of utility, cargo, car trailers, but quit shop I was working at, I was the metal guy, but never built a camper. YET.
That completely makes sense. Great idea!
Love your videos - really good insights!
How wide is it ?
What is cost
Nasty to cook outside 😳😵💫😳
That is the first time anyone on this channel has called it nasty. Haha. Usually it is the other way. People are often calling indoor cooking nasty. Closeness to the bathroom, splattering on bed, etc.
Nice
Good lookin teardrop.
Yes, and the color was beautiful. You can see it in some shots. This kind of golden/gray. .Hard to explain.
Hi Drew! I see it is big, but do you know the dimensions?
Where can you find the wrap that encloses the Clam tent, anyone?
What are you referring to? The carrying case? Or the sidewall kits?