If you’ve been looking for teardrop campers for sale here in Australia, you’ve come to the right place.
I’ve been thinking about teardrop campers ever since we had a couple of these little campers come in to the show grounds.
One turned up on a bit of a windy, blustery day, so we set about finding them a reasonably protected spot (right beside the chooky sheds, as it happened) since they needed to cook their dinner without the wind whipping out the flame on their gas cooker.
This got me thinking about the pros and cons of a teardrop camper trailers and whether or not I could travel in a camper that is so small.
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In my opinion, the pros and cons of teardrop campers are pretty much at the opposite ends of the spectrum. What makes teardrop campers great… can also be what make them horrible!
Pros
- Small – basically a bed on wheels
- Light weight – can be towed with almost any vehicle
- Have most things you need – a warm bed, cooking facilities, somewhere to retreat in the rain
- Price – not as cheap as a tent, but certainly not as expensive as a full caravan. You’re more likely to be looking in the $10-20k price range for a teardrop camper, compared to $50k+ for a caravan.
Cons
- Small – you can’t stand up in them, so it’s really just for sleeping and relaxing
- Outside living – it’s basically just a bedroom so you’ll be doing most of your living outside (which can also be a ‘pro’!)
- No bathroom – so you may be limited to staying in caravan parks or campgrounds that have facilities
There’s not a whole lot to be said about teardrop campers, really.
They have that distinct shape, they’re generally only a little big bigger than a double or queen bed, and have a kitchen on the rear end.
Teardrop campers are not so common in Australia, but I have seen a couple and it got me to wondering if there are many manufacturers here in Australia. Thanks to google, this is what I’ve found…
For clarity, I’m only going to look at campers that are in that classic teardrop shape. There are plenty of other small campers that are only as big as a bed, but just to keep this list from becoming bigger than Ben Hur, I’m limiting it to teardrop shaped campers.
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Teardrop Campers Australia
First up, let’s look at teardrop campers manufactured here in Australia, then we can look at those that are manufactured overseas.
The Teardrop Camper Company
The Teardrop Camper Company are a NSW based company that specialises in teardrop campers Australia.
They currently have 8 teardrop camping trailers in their range but talk to them if you have some special requirements. They’re a small company who are keen on R&D so you’re not just a mindless number with these guys.
Below is the Grand Tourer ‘GT’, check out The Teardrop Camper Company website for the full specs on this beauty.
Little Guy Australia
With four models in their range, Little Guy Australia is based in Adelaide. The ‘Deluxe’ (below) is the lightest of their models but has everything you need for a great Aussie getaway.
For more information on these teardrop camping trailers and where to find dealers, head to the Little Guy Australia website.
Riptide Campers
Riptide Campers are more on the larger side of teardrop campers, but still retain that classic teardrop shape.
Below is the Freestyle which is the lightest of the Riptide Campers. See the rest of the Riptide Campers over on their website.
Tucana Teardrop Camper
The Tucana Teardrop Camper produced by Stonegate Industries is a a bit larger than the others, with the inside bed area able to be converted to a dinette set up, and the addition of a large tent to the side of the camper increases the protected space by a lot.
There are a lot more photos on their website, so go and check out the Tucana Teardrop Camper here.
Cool Beans Campers
Cool Beans make hand made custom teardrop campers in Western Australia. They’ve got a great little kitchen set up and a vibrant colour scheme.
Find out more about Cool Beans Campers on their website.
Smidge Teardrop Campers
Smidge may only be a year old (started manufacturing at the beginning of 2019) but they have years of design and manufacturing experience behind it. Smidge is manufactured by Suncamper Motorhomes, see more on the Smidge website here.
Caretta Camper
The Caretta Camper is a cute little number (aren’t all of these teardrop campers though!) but they also do teardrop shops, cargo trailers and off-road teardrop campers.
Check out their full range on their website
Travelbug Teardrop Campers
With names like Snuggle Bug and Escape Pod, these cute teardrop campers are a winner with me.
A family owned and run business from Darling Downs, there are four camper models for you to choose from.
See more on Travelbug Teardrop Campers website.
Teardrop Campers from around the world
Below are some of the most popular and well-known teardrop camping trailers from around the world.
I’m including these so you can get an idea of what else is available on the market.
nuCamp
I’ve already swooned over United States based nuCamp on my other blog (RVObsession.com) where I talked about the T@B trailers (you can see that post over here), but nuCamp also have the T@G teardrop trailers.
These are very stylish little campers, with luxuries like TV and air-con! And plenty of upgrades for going off-grid if you want to.
You can see lots more photos and models, over on the nuCamp website.
Tiny Camper
Now across to Lithuania where they’re building these great, little Teardrops.
They have just two models, the Mini and the Off-road
Tiny Camper do have teardrop camper kits but they’re based in the EU so not really much good to us in Australia.
Check out the TinyCamper.eu website.
Timberleaf Trailers
The beautiful Classic Cabin from Timberleaf Trailers makes me feel like you’re really experiencing the rough and rugged outdoors… without too much of that uncomfortable rough and ruggedness!
She looks a beauty, doesn’t she! And fit’s right into her natural environment.
See more pictures, details and specs over at Timberleaftrailers.com
Vintage Overland
You can tell just from the pictures that Vintage Overland take great pride in crafting each of their teardrop campers.
See these beautiful designs and read the story of how they got started over at: www.vintageoverland.com
What about if you want to build your own teardrop camper?
You may be looking for teardrop camper plans or even teardrop camper kits, but I’ve found them pretty hard to come by here in Australia.
However, I have found a website that’s a wealth of information for anyone building their own teardrop camper trailer.
The Aussie Teardrop Campers website has heaps of really helpful information.
Teardrop Camper Kits
The only Teardrop Camper Kit I’ve been able to find here in Australia, is a Chesapeake Light Craft Australia kit sold by Denman Marine. Here’s a link to the kit so you can check it out for yourself.
Would you consider a teardrop camper for your holidays around Australia?
Personally, I think a teardrop trailer perfect for us if we were on a holiday, but definitely not for our full-time life.
Does this make you want to hop straight online and look for teardrop campers for sale near you?
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