Teardrop camper trailers (or teardrop campers) are a traditional American trailer style intended to be towed behind a passenger car. In recent years the trend has been toward mini- and micro-teardrops. Traditionally any cooking area is kept in a pop-out hatch at the back.
- PRO
- tradition and looks
- low height for towing
- CON
- usually very small interiors
- can be expensive
Squaredrop trailers
Squaredrops are similar to teardrops, but are boxier. Many homemade/DIY tailers are squaredrop since they're easier to build than teardrop shapes. What they lose in aerodynamics, the square-drop gains in more interior space and build options.
Tailgate kitchens
Tailgate kitchens are kitchens built into the tailgate of a vehicle or trailer for use when cooking outdoors, usually at a campsite. They are commonly added to SUVs, minivans, and teardrop trailers, but a kitchen added to a hatchback or other rear door could be considered a tailgate kitchen..jpg)
Your parking difficulty increases significantly when you are towing a trailer. Overall vehicle length means you'll fit in fewer places, and you may have difficulty backing a trailer when necessary.
Note that in many places you can't leave a trailer parked on the street if it's not attached to a vehicle. Your trailer may be considered abandoned much sooner than a vehicle.
Moving your trailer
If you park your trailer long term in RV parks (monthly rates) and move infrequently, you may be able to save money by renting a truck each time you need to move instead of owning a truck. Then you can use a more economical vehicle for your daily driver. You may need to rent from the rental agency's commercial division. If you have a 5th wheel you may need to get a gooseneck adapter. [1] Otherwise, you may be able to hire a commercial RV moving service to get your trailer moved.This article is incomplete or needs additional work. Use the "Suggest a change" or "Edit page" buttons below if you would like to help improve it! |
