Most Teardrop campers have outdoor kitchens, which vary a lot in standard amenities depending on the general “featurefulness” of the trailer model along with its size (particularly width). The Teardrop I purchased is closer to the smaller and basic end of the spectrum but nevertheless I created a functional galley that is always ready anytime I pull-over or park.

While some Teardrop trailer galleys have cute little cupboards, and a few even with built-in refrigeration/stoves /sinks, what I like about starting out with “basic” is that it allows latitude to customize your own space for your particular needs. The photo below is an overview of my galley space.

For context, take note that (a) this galley is being used mainly for one person’s needs and (b) I don’t do a lot of from-scratch meal prep on road trips… I am not making stews from their constituent raw ingredients or cooking full hot breakfasts. I tend to be re-heating prepared foods or cooking simple dishes based around grains like rice, couscous, quinoa, pasta, oatmeal, etc. Eventually I will create some food blog posts about what works for me when it comes to healthy + simple meals.

Look for separate blog posts about some of the specific appliances and items on the overview image like the camp stove, coolers (3 of them!)… plus a few gadgets not shown!

Hints & Hacks

• Under the overhang, I don’t worry about light rain, but if it’s heavy or looking like consistent downpour, I have an old tent fly I drape over the hatch and down the sides. There are also accordion-like side walls you can buy (or find plans for online) which connect the hatch with the trailer body when open.
• With the smaller galley space on my 4′ Teardrop, I keep water elsewhere. When setting-up camp, an 8L water dispenser goes on top of the box at the front of the trailer along with a storage tote which functions as a sink. Large 20L potable water jerry cans (transported in the car) replenish the dispenser as needed.
• Galley contents need to be secured in place while on the move. The camp stove is strapped to the pullout with webbing. Bungees wire-tied together to form an “X” keep the two storage containers on the counter in place. On top of those storage containers are other small items (2 cutting boards on one side, a small tupperware container on the other side) wrapped with tea towels and stuffed in to keep them in place.
• I prefer a freestanding cooler and stove to built-in. It’s an easy fix if it breaks. Plus I have different coolers for different purposes and trips.

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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.