If you’re going to own a Teardrop camper, you should be prepared for curious questions. And curious looks. One of the most common thoughts on peoples’ minds when they encounter a Teardrop is “What’s it like inside there?” (The other is probably “Is there a toilet?” but that’s a blog topic in itself.) It’s all quite mysterious, this tiny little trailer, and most folks can barely even guess at what’s inside that little door.

But, interested as people may be, I find they rarely voice the two biggie questions. Instead they manifest as innocent general inquiry. Along with a friendly looking dog like Luna, the Teardrop is sure a great way to meet people… in fact, if you going to pull one of these around you had better be prepared for it. And parked in a holding area to board a ferry is fertile ground for such inquires seeing as there’s a high proportion of vacationers and because, well, everyone’s hanging around waiting.

Now, maybe I am a bit evil to find this kinda fun but here’s how it looks: Someone starts up a convo asking about the trailer, and I’m answering their questions, and describing this and that, while leaning on or moving around the Teardrop, and sometimes I can just sense they’re dying for for me to open a door or the galley hatch. I guess if I was mean I might put my hand on the Teardrop’s door handle then remove it. Anyhow, in that polite Canadian way, folks wouldn’t think of asking if they could see inside.

That’s okay, actually I think it’s good manners not to ask such a thing. I mean, it is private space. I wouldn’t ask to see inside the house or RV of someone I just met. But, in any case, if they seem like nice folks and we end up chatting for a while I will often give them a look inside. And since you’re here on my blog reading this, I’ll give you a look inside too 😉

Teardrop Trailer Bed Sizes

I refer to the main interior space as the sleeper because it reminds me of a berth on an overnight train. And also because, well, it’s basically a bed in there. In fact, some folks describe their Teardrop campers as a “bed on wheels”. My 4′ width Teardrop has a bed just slightly smaller than a Double, while a 5′ trailer would have one just under a Queen. The bed in my Teardrop is 6′ long… the guy who builds them can add a few inches to the sleeper length, but that means a few less inches in the galley.

Hints & Hacks:

• I find that having one firm and one soft pillow gives versatility for sitting positions.
• My mattress is just 4″ but memory foam can be surprisingly comfortable and may be worth the upgrade. So far, my longest trip has been 2 weeks and sleeping was comfy throughout.
• Don’t use your crappy old surplus bedding… get nice linens, a cozy duvet and a cover to top the foam mattress. On your first multi-night road trip, you’ll realize what a wonderful wisdom this is and thank me 😉
• Browse other blog posts to learn about sleeper storage, lighting and other outfitting.

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So, that’s how I do things with my Teardrop Trailer but by no means the full story or the best way. What about you? Add your own methods, ideas and experiences using the comment box below for the benefit of all readers.