What's your take: TearDrop / SquareDrop / Micro-Camper/Trailer

[SargeDiesel]

Hello my fellow travelers/campers !

Im getting ready to pull the trigger on a semi-offroad micro camper/trailer.

I am retired military, so I am definitely familiar with "roughing it"... but true camping is a different animal, especially when you add in a teardrop or micro camper and the materials to support it to the mix.

I'm opening the thread for your experiences, suggestions and stories. (Pics are a plus. I will post mine once the purchase is final).

It would be great to here from the DIY guys pertaining to their build and some background of why you made the choices you did.

UPDATE:

The build was completed and the sale was finalized

It is a complete custom build by an individual, not a known brand name. This was his first. He is in the process of incorporating and starting a business building them.

It does have a make/model name. It was manufactured under the name: CMR manufacture (cry me a river)
The model is: Soque River (a river near the builders location)
Weight: 900lbs / Tounge: 150lbs (or so)
GVWR = 2000

It tucks right behind and inline with the tailgate.
It does not obstruct the mirror views at all.
It rolls/rides really smooth with the torsion suspension.
It tracks straight as an arrow. You really don't even know its there.

I have a few outside pics, I will update with some additional detailed interior/gallery shots.

I have tentatively nicknamed it: Michaelangelo ... (I'm a TMNT fan...ha ha)

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[Ali689]

We have a "squaredrop" camper made by Runnaway. We love it, it's a great company and well made.

 

[Labswine]

Those things look to me like one has to go outside just to change their mind

 

[MPMB]

Picked it up last Friday.

After years of looking for the right travel trailer, we gave up. We just need something basic that is technically "hard sided" for camping in bear country.

For our future trips, we can have a base camp and take the truck off on adventures. RTT are a PITA if you want to go anywhere when you're camping.

First additions will be a front storage box, interior furnishings and storage, maybe a solar power system, 8 gal. water tank, and eventually an awning.

The first hiccup we have to fix/solve is a fridge. We have one, but it's too tall to fit in the shelves in the back. So either we leave it in the truck (and power it when parked), the "living" section of the trailer, or find a shorter fridge to fit in the back of the trailer.

I have propane tanks, but will pick up a 5lb or 10lb one for dedicated camping. I also have a propane on-demand water heater that I need to put in the case for portability.

 

[ChrisNLA]

I had a 2018 NuCamp TAG Boondock trailer.

https://nucamprv.com/tag-trailer/

We enjoyed it. We were tent campers that wanted just a little more comfort. The AC was overpowered for such a small space and created uncomfortable conditions (loud/too cold/humid) to be useful and so limited our camping season. You don't camp in Louisiana between May and September unless you just hate yourself or like sleeping in incredible humid/hot conditions. That led to me selling it after my then GF and I separated.

Outside of that I'd own a tiny trailer again. By now I could come up with a superior cooling alternative for my environment. However my GF of the last couple years has three kiddos so we are more likely to get a well loved pop up now and lift it on larger tires to camp out of (need the space).

 

[Bonanza]

These seem like awesome things to rent. I have a travel trailer, but for roughing it, I would love this over a ground tent.

 

[kb5zcr]

I have a 6x12 cargo camper that I converted into my fishing/camping Shack. I like it a lot.
I raised it four inches as it was pretty low to the ground when I bought it.
Put a bed, AC, small counter in it.
Built a back wall so I can use the ramp door as a patio when camping.
I carry a honda 2000 watt generator so I can sleep with the AC on when its hot (Texas camping can get hot)

Im guessing it weighs abt 2500 (was 1500 lbs new).

 

[ttn333]

Works well for a family of 5 to get deep into the trails. It does take more work to setup than a tear drop but it provides more space for additional gear too.

 

[Guns_N_Rosaries]

I've seen a few people here showing off their Casita and Scamp trailers. I think that's what I'd be wanting to get if my wife and I ever decide to pull the trigger on finally getting a travel trailer. Small and light, and seem to be pretty decent build quality for the world of campers.

 

[Deadpool392]

I recently bought a Modern Buggy 12LRK, went to PA to pick it up for a great price. I will be taking it from NC to Moab (via Texas and Las Vegas) and then a long trip back to NC.

 

[piroman683]

I really lost interest in teardrops after spending 8 days in one during the 2021 King of Hammers, but it was still a good trailer, I just like having space to stand up and invite others to get out of the elements for a minute. We do lots of trips in the desert (including the Burn) so it is nice to have AC in the peak of heat.

 

[Sailingmat]

TAB 400, Love it and the Gladiator diesel hardly knows it's back there.

 

[Sailingmat]

And if we're off road too far...

 

[SargeDiesel]

We have a "squaredrop" camper made by Runnaway. We love it, it's a great company and well made.

Looks great... I just heard the term squaredrop from another member for the first time, that better describes what I am looking at. Hopefully the sell goes through, I will know in a couple days.

 

[SargeDiesel]

Those things look to me like one has to go outside just to change their mind

Typical ones I've looked at are 4 x8' or 5x9'. Definitely a one/two person or a couple still on their honeymoon...

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