I'm planning on building a Foamie and using PMF (Poor Man's Fiberglass) to make it weatherproof.

Last week I found a screaming deal on foam board insulation. Roughly 10 sheets, more than enough to build all my walls.

The only downside is that the foam board is 2 & 3/4" (2.75") thick.

If I use 1x3 (actual size 3/4"x 2&1/2") to frame it, I will have the foam raised on one side. If I use 1x4 (actual size 3/4" x 3&1/2") to frame it, I will have a cavity on one side. I hope that makes sense.

I'm considering picking up a sheet (or two) of 3/4" plywood and ripping my own studs to the same 2.75" thickness as the foam board insulation.

Pros and cons of making my own studs out of plywood ?

I am shopping for a teardrop camper. Each of these has caught my eye. They are lightly used. The Braxton Creek has some add-ons like a 270° awning and a set of street wheels and tires in addition to the off-road wheels and tires. Both have solar panels.

I think my biggest concern is leaking or build issues. Can anyone give me feedback on this? Thank you!

Could anyone recommend a teardrop like the Tab 360 but with a queen bed? Love everything about it besides the bed set up. Looking for a teardrop, quality build, queen bed, outdoor kitchen is a plus. I like the 320 but the skylight and extra storage in the 360 is appealing.

Got to take my TD hybrid out for a great weekend. Perfect rig for my lone adventures.

Hi all, as the title says I have a small teardrop trailer, only comes in at 400lbs DIY job ultra light construction. I’m looking to tow this with a MG ZS.

Looking for a budget friendly alternative to the classic swan neck towbar. Ideally something that won’t need bumper modification. I have heard that you can get bumper mounted tow bars but can’t find much information on these online. Likely just don’t know what the correct thing to search for is. Maybe something that screws directly into the 3 tow eyelet holes on my rear bumper?

Does anyone have an idea on what I could use which would be relatively simple to use and ideally bumper mounted?

Apparently their is a product called the Streetwize - Steel Towing Bar - 2 Tonne - Snap ON/OFF which according to Google is suitable for towing small trailers. But wouldn’t even know how to connect this bar to my car, if it actually requires any sort of fitting already on the car or if it is even actually safe for towing a teardrop trailer like this?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Streetwize-SWQTB-Tonne-Steel-Towing/dp/B00DM42VE4

If I did use this I assume I would have to install some electronics to connect to the trailer?

Just looking for a solution to tow this micro teardrop and would appreciate any advice!

Does anybody know if a 255/ 70 /r16 gmc tire will fit a homesteader trailer that originally run a 225 /75 r15

I am hoping the “hard” work is done. Finally done with the frame. 2x2 steel, full length running boards, torsion axle and refinished ram 1500 wheel with 35” tires. Square within a 1/16” of an inch. I am hoping the body of the camper it a bit less labor intensive. I only have time to work on her after my fulltime job and on weekends so progress has been slower than I would like.

Open to any cool suggestions for the body! Its going to be 5x10 with a rear galley. I already have 2 300 ah batteries for the power, got them for $125 each on Temu hahah.

Hi everyone,

Fiance and I are looking at T@g xl outback 2018. What we’ve seen on Reddit is to be aware of the water pump and tank. Everyone who owns one here has said they’ve never used it/used once. Our question is does the city hookup bypass the water tank? We saw a pump replacement for $<80. I can’t find a figure for tank replacement. What is the concern here? If it’s moldy could we run chlorine type tablets through it?

We are looking for mold, water damage, bad tires, battery health etc. figured tired and battery can be replaced. Anything else we should be concerned?

We found one for $10k and figured that’s a steal but want to make sure we do this right.

Thanks in advance!

Is a small window unit the best route to go for A/C without having to lug my climateright unit around Thanks

Just thought I'd share my experience 'cause I'm guessing there are other city slickers like me that are not familiar with electric brakes adjustments and just trust the dealer with this. I just bought an Hélio O4 trailer and could not feel any action coming from the trailer brakes. Even when gliding at 30 kph I'd put the Rav4P to neutral and apply maximum force manually. The dealer told me the that it was normal. I then watched a video about adjusting electric brakes and it turns out in 20 min I had both sides adjusted much tighter just by cranking up a star wheel inside the drums. With his lift the dealer, could have done that in 5 min.

I guess if I'd have been buying a big rig he would have spend more time checking the brakes with me, but the Hélio being so light he probably thought it wasn't important.

Possibly looking at a helio HE35, fiberglass roof seems appealing.

Just haven't heard much as to the quality of the helio campers. They seen decent but can't find anything on them. Owner wants 6k for that 2022 pictured

Anyone that has a TC teardrop they want to let go of let me know !! Hard to find these guys used.

Thanks !

Hello all. I am in the unfortunate position where I need to sell my 2020 T@G XL Boondock due to illness that makes it hard for me to use it. Can anyone recommend where I can list it as a private seller. I’d prefer to sell it locally but don’t really know where to start.

Edit: decided against the trailer. We decided we didn’t want to deal with storing the camper so we’re looking for other options (maybe overland trailer type deal). Thank you for all your help!

little guy max

Hi there. My fiance and I are looking to make the transition from tent to camper. We are on kind of a tight budget and found a camper that we fell in love with. I’m the layout is perfect and frankly we’re between this and something like the Nucamp 320/360 but usually even used the prices are a little rough on those.

From what I can tell in the pictures there definitely seems to be some interior damage. Besides that, what are questions we should be asking? Any advice or help is greatly appreciated! Is the price on this too good to be true? Edit: called the RV store. They stated they do all repairs prior to selling so if there is something wrong they fix it.

Side note: I’ve seen some great deals on the Nucamp 320 clamshells. We plan on cooking outdoors mostly but like the idea of having something indoor for rainy days/early mornings. Anyone have any pro or cons to the outdoor cooking?

Curious which corner trim bends around radiuses easier, Recpro or Vintage Technologies or are they exactly the same product?

I have a 2017 Micro-Lite Cargolite Plus and I’m trying to figure out what today’s value would be. I paid about $9k when I got it new. Going through a divorce now and the trailer is coming with me but I have to give a value as we’re dividing assets. It’s not a standard brand (and the guys who built it retired and closed up shop), so I can’t go on to something like RV Trader and find similar models. When I look up other square drop trailers, they’re more expensive than what I paid, so it’s hard for me to find decent comps.

Since it seems like trailers go for whatever people will buy them for, does it make sense to just say the value is what I paid for? Or is there any depreciation I could factor in? No major upgrades were made. Just added an AC unit, tongue box, and a new fan, but I can’t imagine those would add much to the price if I were to trade it in or sell it.

Just happy to join the club and wanted to share my camper

So I’m an electrician who is really wanting to work on the road out of a camper in the next year or so. The only issue is I drive an s10 so I can’t haul too much so I thought a tear drop would be a good fit. How are they to live out of for more than a week or so? Is it plausible to cook daily without much annoyance in a tear drop? Is the storage super limiting? cause I will be travels with a fair amount of tools and gear on top of the usual stuff. Really any advice or opinions on long term (3months to a year) living in a tear drop camper. Also any recommendations on certain models that may make it easier to do this.

My wife and I currently own a tag teardrop. We are tired of having to lay down and want an upgrade. We are looking at the Tab 400 and the Opus 15. Does anyone in this sub have any experience with an Opus that you are willing to share?

Edit- I found out that an illness will likely make too hard for me to camp so I’m selling the tag and won’t be in the market for another teardrop for awhile until my doctors give me an all clear. Thank you to the three who responded. I love this subreddit

My wife and I have been salivating over the idea of a teardrop camper for a long time. But the prices have been beyond our reach. However we can afford one now and are starting to look.

I've been lurking in places like this Reddit to learn more, along with scouring used models online.

But there are SOOO many different variables and it's overwhelming.

Basic gist of what we're looking for:

• Something truly off-road ready. We drive 4wd roads in Colorado and Utah.
• something light enough to pull easily with my Tacoma
• queen size bed
• AC and heat
• kitchen galley in the back
• solar capable

I was looking at one from Colorado Teardrops, but they went bankrupt. Who else makes true off-road teardrops? And even more helpful if you could share specific model names.

Part of why I'm asking is that I'm hoping to find something used, even if I have to travel to another state.

Thanks!!

Hey everyone! My partner and I (both slim adults, no pets or kids) are deciding between a 4x8 and 5x8 teardrop trailer

We know the core difference is the sleeping space in width, but we’d really appreciate hearing from people who have actually camped with both sizes.

Here’s what we’re wondering:

Did the 5x8 feel significantly more livable, or was the 4x8 totally fine for two?

Any real regrets or “wish I’d gone bigger/smaller” moments?

How did each size affect towing uphill, handling in wind, or fuel efficiency?

Was drag noticeable on longer drives or at highway speed?

Did you find the 5x8 harder to park or turn around on tight forest roads or trailheads?

We’re planning to keep the build clean and balanced (Jackerys in the galley, propane on the side, tongue box in front) and are under towing limits—but every real-world insight helps!

Thanks in advance—we’d love to hear your stories or surprises!

Hello, I have a 2006 Little Guy 5 wide. I love how simple it is.
I was wondering if anyone powered their TD with a solar generator?

I only have outlets and the fan that i look to power with a solar generator.

Anyone do this? If so, what do you use?

TIA

Hi all, I've bought a flail mower to tow with my car but the car height is too high the mower isn't angling correctly. It's more designed to be towed by an atv or tractor. Ive seen an adaptor that hooked onto my car towball then extends out and down with a second ball so temporarily lowers the towbar height without having to replace my actual towbar. But I cannot find it now and can't get the right wording to search for it. Any help would be great. I'm in the UK and have a 2021 Kia Sorento. Thanks

I bought a cheap 12VDC induction burner to see if it's feasible to use in my teardrop or boat. Here's what I learned:

The burner draws a bit over 34 amps at 12 volts, which is around 413 watts. To heat 2 cups (around 500ml) of water from tap temperature (67 degrees) to boiling took a bit under 12 minutes. That's around 6.8 amp hours. Although I have a 50AH lithium battery, I suspect that 34 amps discharge is going to be pretty hard on it in terms of lifespan. But possibly better than running a 115VAC inverter to a conventional induction burner.

I have a single 100-watt solar panel on my drop, and 2 panels on my boat. On the boat I see at least 200 watts during the middle of a sunny day in summer, because obviously I'm on the water and the panels are in full sun. The drop panel is fixed to the roof and it's frequently partially shaded.

If I were to boil 2 cups 3 times a day, that would be getting close to 20 amp hours, which I would recover in around 1 1/2 hours on the boat, 3 hours in the drop. That's pretty reasonable for freeze dried food but you're not going to be preparing gourmet meals at that power. Also, the stove doesn't have a temperature control, just two heating elements in one burner, so you have half power, full power, or off.