There are many parallels between the
old Wild West's horse-drawn wagons and the booming popularity of teardrop campers
and mini trailers right now. 200 years ago, they were born out of necessity, needing to both
sleep in and store all your worldly possessions. Nowadays, these smaller-sized campers are the choice for people wanting to sate
their wanderlust across the country. Here are the 10 most innovative mini campers
and trailers made in the good old US of A. To get notified when a new video
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Relic trailers produce this vintage and totally retro-chic number for those who like to
caravan in style – while turning heads. Just because the outside looks funky and dated
doesn't mean that the interior is lacking. These vans are fully customizable, so
you can have the kitchen, sleeping, and dining area any way you want it. The shell is made from one piece of
seamless fiberglass to keep you dry and limiting the ways water can find its way in. For those handy with tools, the Relic Trailer can
even be delivered with a completely clean slate. Ready for you to add all the glamping creature comforts and upgraded bits you
want to your heart's content. Looking to compete in the "best bang for buck"
category is the Gen 3 5X8, a camper trailer that is built from durable quality materials while not
breaking the bank. The body is based on a fully welded stainless steel tubular frame – you can
roll it on its roof, and it would still be fine. There's a list of options as long as your arm, and
customers can make this fully customizable unit. However, they want to suit their needs.
Roof racks, extra luggage compartments, dual batteries, additional charging ports
– if you need it, they can install it. It can sleep 2 people comfortably despite
being so small and compact and is designed to be taken through the rough wilderness
trails behind your 4x4. There is even a carbon monoxide detector to keep the cabin's
sleeping occupants safe during the night. This camper is incredibly tiny, taking up
no more room behind your tow vehicle than a standard box trailer. Don't let
the slim profile fool you, though, as the 2021 OP Lite is proof that
good things come in small packages. Once you get to your destination, you're
in for a treat. Thanks to revolutionary air inflation technology, the tent contained
inside will expand and erect itself, turning into a fully functioning
off-grid home in just 90 seconds. The tent itself features air beam
technology and has been tested to withstand extreme wind conditions. In fact,
the sleeping area is so high that you can walk around standing up inside without
your head ever touching the ceiling. Heavy-duty construction comes by way
of a beefy off-road-ready suspension system complete with chunky mud tires
and snow chains should you need them. The Woolly Bear is a no-nonsense gear hauler for those who want to travel light
and go wherever the trail leads. The bottom section expands into a full-size
outdoor kitchen, complete with a pull-out drawer for the fridge/freezer. Handy-sized
storage compartments offer safe transport of things like propane gas bottles, with a loading
bar on the side for multiple mountain bikes. Up top are dual universal mounting brackets.
One is for a fold-out canopy style cover to keep you dry when the weather is miserable or
out of the sun when the weather is glorious. The other can lock together to form a platform
that suits most 2 or 3 person rooftop tents. There are options to add a
mosquito netted dining room, as well as an outdoor toilet area complete
with a privacy door. Other risers can lift the tent up as high as you want it if you
happen to be trekking through bear country. The Big Woody Ultimate teardrop
camper maintains the aerodynamic sheet aluminum finish on top. This
helps to keep the fuel bill down while retaining a more bygone era
timber aesthetic look on the sides. A double bed-sized mattress will
give a couple a good night's rest and is large enough to accommodate
a small child nestled between. Your feet slide under the kitchen
compartment, which folds out from the back and stores everything you need to take
campsite food from boring to epic and gourmet. It runs off both 12V and 230V, able
to be hooked up to both a powered site pole or to the battery
system in your tow vehicle. There is a "build-it-yourself" option to
do anything from lining the interior with cedar planks giving it a log cabin feel
to adding a TV/DVD system for snuggling up and watching your favorite
shows on a cold winter's night. Making the big claim of "America's
most affordable mini-camper" is the Runaway Venturist – and
it makes a pretty good argument. A proprietary independent suspension system and
massive 33-inch all-terrain tires give it 20 inches of ground clearance and enough flexibility
to deal with some unnaturally high torsion angles. All while being towed through rough country.
It has entrance and exit doors on either side, with roof racks up top for kayak
storage or a large luggage basket. As well as dual brackets to support bilateral
broad coverage bat-wing style awnings. It sleeps 2 people inside, with an option of
adding on an AC unit to cope with swelteringly hot summer conditions. The rear kitchen area is
practical and will house everything it needs to while freeing up more space for the sleeping area
without increasing the trailer size too much. The Bean Stock Minimalist is a tremendous
little teardrop camper that features a larger queen-sized mattress and does
all the basic things very, very well. You can tell it's a bean by the
standout round steel fenders. Weight is kept down by using plastic laminate
instead of steel in places like the kitchen area. There is no built-in water tank either.
The next tier is the Classic Bean, which expands on the original by offering floor storage, more
heavy-duty steel accessories, and a large water storage area. You can tell by its less functional,
more aesthetically pleasing fiberglass fenders. Then we have the Mean Bean.
Slightly taller, slightly wider, with more ground clearance and more
robust tow neck, suspension, and tires. The fenders are black powder-coated
steel, and unlike the other models, they're able to be stood on to erect the
rooftop tent or load cargo onto the roof racks. For all your off-road needs, there is
the top-tier model – the Meaner Bean. Its independent rear suspension offers
17 inches of ground clearance with rock sliders on the side to prevent any damage to
the trailer while towing through rocky trails. If you want to be one with nature
and enjoy the view of the outdoors, then the Vistablue Teardrop is the mini
camper for you. It has vast front and rear windscreen-sized windows, with a duo of
additional pop-out windows on either side. The sleeping area, which doubles as the dining
room, is nearly fully transparent. Meaning you can look up at the starry night sky before
getting some rest or enjoy a cup of coffee while watching the sunrise. It has panoramic optics
without getting a visit from any biting bugs. It comes in a range of customizable colors.
The addition of canvas coverings on the side of the rear kitchen area is a nice
touch to keep out the wind and rain. If something looks like it's
built tough, then it probably is. The Trail-Maker Bushwhacker doesn't muck around,
and what it lacks in pleasing aesthetics it makes up for with function and sheer durability.
Despite weighing just 1000lbs, this camper/trailer hybrid is still 10 feet long, 6 feet wide,
and 5 feet tall. It's made from a steel frame and welded aluminum body – no timber here.
It's designed to get bumped and bashed around getting to those remote spots in the wilderness.
A side awning provides cover for the slide-out cooking area. There is a considerable
storage space sitting atop the tow neck. A queen-size bed offers greater comfort than
others at the price range, with options for independent suspension, off-road tires, and
solar panels there for those who want them. TAG offers a wide range of trailers to suit any
need, at any budget. The base model still offers creature comforts like air conditioning, kitchen
area, and external shower despite its low price. The next size up appropriately named
the TAG XL is a full foot wider, enabling the addition of a ceramic
heater for the interior space, YETI cooler, and microwave. All powered by
an onboard solar panel and battery storage. A sizeable front stargazer window offers
an uninterrupted view of the stars while listening to your favorite tunes
on the Bluetooth media center and sound system. Dual-pane acrylic windows mean better
sound attenuation and a better night's rest. The TAB S incorporates a gallery-style kitchen
inside, as well as a wet bathroom complete with a toilet, sink, and shower for all the glampers
out there. For those with more antiquated tastes, the up-and-coming Barefoot model
offers mid-century curves with a more traditional caravan style set up
inside – able to seat up to 10 adults!
