We are picking up our new teardrop soon and leaving very quickly after that for our first trip. Looking for recommendations on what we should absolutely buy to be ready to leave? I got bed/some kitchen stuff but wondering if I’m missing anything important. As the title says, we are noobs. Thanks!

I am building my first squaredrop this summer. I have been looking into fiberglass/epoxy or canvas and TitebondII (PMF). I'm thinking of using epoxy resin and canvas. I have watched videos on both. Could I possibly use fiberglass screen (fine no-see-um screen) and sandwich the canvas to get the best of both worlds?

I've been thinking about replacing the coupler on my new teardrop and have my eyes on the Max Coupler or Lock-and-Roll. What's your preferred coupler and why?

I helped my friend build this trailer a bit and then he had his son “store it” for the summer before it was finished and weatherproofed. The inside is still good and was kept dry, but the entire outer shell is a loss, but now it’s mine.

I’m stripping away the exterior and starting to plan the restoration. I really like the look of natural wood on the exterior, but I’m nervous it will fall apart over time.

I’m considering wrapping it all in PMF and then maybe adding a natural wood exterior on top of the PMF. I’d seal the exterior, but I’m thinking of the seal fails or I don’t get around to the upkeep in time the PMF will protect the interior and frame. Could this work?

Just picked up this 2012 Silver Shadow and I could not be happier. Already ready to take it on its first road trip this weekend.

The first lesson I feel I've learned is that it is hard to find data about these guys. There seem to have been several sizes made, with several internal package offerings but finding a list or data sheets anywhere is just not happening for me.

As you can see it could use some TLC, I hope to remember to keep posting as I get it polished up over the next couple of years.

First projects on the plate- Mount that spare tire- Electronic Breaks- Reverse Lighting- Roof Racks for the Canoe- Bodywork / Paint job

If anyone out there has one and can offer any lessons learned or if there are suggestions from you all please let me know.

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Hello! We bought a used t@g and just took it on a maiden voyage and super happy! However the one head scratcher is that it was that is doesn’t seem to be fit any particular model. It’s pre 2014 when the first ones seem to be made and the companies don’t exist in the same way (neither were helpful lol) and it doesn’t have things I’ve seen in other - no A/C or floor storage.

It’s not that big of deal and we honestly like what more storage in the AC spot but would be nice to figure out the model and a manual. Anyone seen one of these?

I am a DIY newb, but I’m gonna attempt this anyway. Because it was cheap and if I fuck it up, oh well 🤷🏼‍♀️. This is a long term project and here is what I’d like to include.

• Double bed with storage container underneath; the kind you can lift up to get your shit out of.
• Glass window above the bed so I can see the stars.
• Solar panels on the other side of the roof so I can charge my phone and have a little light and maybe a little fan.
• The ability for the back of the trailer to lift up for a make shift under cover area.
• Make an additional openable glass window on the side.
• Convert front window (pictured) into a glass window.
• Mesh EVERYTHING that opens (I live in the outback; so many flies) so that I can have them open with air flow.
• Install flooring where I can install flooring (unlikely to need much; the bed will be like 80% of the build).

Could someone please recommend me a YouTube channel or somewhere to start?

Anyone changed (or upgraded) and the external shower on their T@G? Just wondering what I am getting myself into lol.

We bought an older 20 Kencraft park model trailer, and it looks like the axles/bearings are shot. We are having trouble sizing the springs and axles because we can’t find a weight plate on it anywhere. How do we go about sizing the springs and axles?

Emailed NuCamp and never received a response

Edit, sorry, I know I'm asking about a standy not a teardrop. I can delete if this isn't the right forum.

Hi guys, I go to a lot of music festivals and am looking for a more comfortable party-camping setup. We do some campground trips too.

Can anyone point me to a small light standy with an exterior galley?

• need to pull it with a 2023 Sienna, GVWR 3,500lbs

• interior standing height, 6' min. (can be hardtop or poptop)

• True queen bed, with entry/exit from the foot of the bed, not one side, so we don't have to climb over eachothe Ir.

• Exterior galley/kitchen with a stove (any kind) an electric fridge (top or front opening) and storage for pots pans, utensils, etc

• we want no interior kitchen, no interior wet bath.

I have found one trailer in the USA that comes close, the InTech Flyer Explore with a 2nd tip-out bed, so both people can get in and out of bed without climbing over eachother. The galley slide-out is pretty minimal but i can make it work.

In Australia the 'Sniper x9' checks all the boxes, but alas they're having difficulty getting a shipping container to bring them to the US. It's got the elaborate slide-out galley of my dreams though. Including lots of storage on the wall panel.

I was looking at the R-pod 170 but they are too low ceiling. The Tab CSS bed is sideways (and the bathroom blocks you from turning the other way in the bed). Bend Teardrop make a nice trailer but the galley design is weird, the fridge is only accessible by lifting the countertop.

We're going to go see an InTech soon. Hopefully it will seem ok. But if you know of any others, especially if the exterior galley is located in the trailer rear or against the trailer side (instead of sticking way out from the side) phase let me know!

I'm looking for recommendation for either teardrop or squaredrop CNC plans. I'm 6'-3" tall, so some design criteria are as follows:

1. 80" - 84" mattress length (queen or California king).
2. At least 75" standing room height at galley with hatch fully open.
3. Galley countertop 36" tall and edge flush (or close) with rear bumper. I'm not to keen on leaning over...bad back.

I'd like as much to be CNC'd as possible as I own minimal woodworking tools.

I prefer the bespoke/overland type aesthetic, and tear over square, but I'm willing to consider anything.

I look forward to your recommendations! Thanks!

I have an all original 1947 Tourette Teardrop and would like to add a roof rack/cargo rack that I can attach a 180 awning to.

This is not set up for that and I am terrified to drill through the aluminum and mess this up.

If anyone can offer some suggestions or input, I would greatly appreciate any help or guidance.

I have a 2015 T@G 5 Wide. I use it exclusively for Boondocking and primitive site camping. I live in the Rockies. I don't need the ac. But I could use some extra storage. Thus I am planning to remove the AC unit.

Have any of your done this? Can you share your experience? Any gottchas? How about using this an an opportunity to create a pass thru to the galley?

Thanks in advance!

Gf and I both use CPAPs. They both take 120v@1A, or 12v@13A, or 24v@6.5A. Dometic fridge/freezer can do 120v or 12v, and for the life of me I can't tell which is better for the battery.

How do I best calculate how much power we need and how much solar? Do I run these from 120v or 12v? I feel like trying to run everything from a ready-built solar generator on 12v will blow any on board protection so do I HAVE to build out an entire inverter system on my own?

Sorry, I know these are dumb questions for some people, but it feels really confusing for me.

Just created a YT channel to document my experiences with owning a new teardrop (squaredrop) trailer. I just purchased a Hiker Trailer and I'm now starting to mod and use it. I've got a few vids out so far with more mods/tips/tricks to come. Head over to sub for weekly videos.

https://www.youtube.com/@squaredropadventures

Here is a Hiker Trailer factor tour you might enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hD2pNX4Ho8

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Any ideas on how to carry couple bikes? Tried a couple bike racks, this is the best result so far but still doesn’t work well. Next idea was to get a car trunk bike carrier and bolt it to the front rounded end of the trailer, above the black box. Car roof is gonna have kayaks so no room there.

Hello all! Thinking about trying to build my own teardrop camper. Does anyone know of any good sites that have plans of builds? Thanks!