Retro Ride Teardrop (2024)

FAQs

Do teardrop campers hold value? ›

Small campers can range from $5,000 to $10,000, midsized campers are between $10,000 to $15,000, and larger trailers start at $20,000 and go up from there. Used teardrop campers for sale are usually less expensive but only just because these trailers hold their value well.

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.

Teardrop campers are the perfect happy medium between a tent and a decked out RV. Instead of sleeping on the ground like you would in a tent, enjoy the luxury of a queen size mattress! Vistabule has a notorious cozy cabin to crash in come nightfall and our bed converts into a couch during the day.

Convenient: Unlike the pop-up camper, the teardrop camper need not be taken down or put up; just load it up and you're set to go!

Teardrop trailers can cost anywhere from $15,000 to $50,000 depending on their size and amenities. Typically, larger rigs with dry bathrooms will cost more than smaller teardrops with wet baths.

Teardrop trailers are an excellent RV option for those who live with a “get up and go” philosophy. Travel trailers and RVs last up to 25 years, making them an excellent investment, depending on how well you look after it.

Teardrop trailer roofs vary by manufacturer, but generally are quite robust and offer leak-free performance without much regular maintenance. If you have seals on your roof (particularly along openings in the roof for exhausts fans or skylights), you'll want to replace the seal every few years.

But, yes, you can generally use a car to tow a teardrop since they don't weigh much. According to Autolist, most vehicles have the power to pull something small. An average-size car can usually pull as much as 1,000 to 1,500 pounds. Larger cars and crossovers can pull as much as 3,500 pounds.

Typically, a speed of 55-65 mph is considered safe for towing a trailer, but always adhere to the specific guidelines of both the trailer manufacturer and your vehicle.

But if you just want to make sure you have somewhere to go when natural calls, you can find a variety of different options in teardrop trailers. Some have a simple composting toilet. Others offer a wet “bath” to wash off any grim after a fun day outdoors. Others actually have a small yet full bathroom.

Can you sit up in a teardrop camper? ›

It has space to sit up and read a book or watch TV comfortably if the weather outside is bad, and the kitchen is outside on the back of the trailer located in a clamshell-type hatch. The T@G Teardrop trailer was designed to be towed by a small SUV, so for those looking for a simple set-up, it's a good option.

A teardrop raises you up a few feet, and with some warm wool or down blankets (or an insulated sleeping pad) and a good sleeping bag, your buns will be nice and toasty.

Check The Towing Capacity on Your Family Car

While teardrops are among the lightest and most compact towable trailers out there, they can range from as little as 500 pounds to more than 2,000 pounds. If you find a trailer that is on the higher end of that spectrum, it is more like towing a regular travel trailer.

If you truly want to live on the road in your teardrop camper planning how you'll access amenities might be the most important aspect of the the process. Learning how to safely and legally gain access to power and water are two of the biggest challenges facing the nomad lifestyle.

None of our trailers come with electric brakes because generally speaking you don't need brakes for such a lightweight trailer. If you would feel better having brakes, you can order them as an option. Please note that electric brakes add 100 pounds to the weight of the camper.