I'm not super-picky about it but having the Teardrop trailer close to level is certainly helpful in the galley, and makes sleeping more comfortable. I keep 3 off-cuts of pressure treated lumber in the trailer box for side-to-side levelling. And, because my eye isn't always a reliable judge, I use a 2-way level on the …
For over 15 years, I drove a Jeep Wrangler. This was the version called a TJ, smaller and more basic than Wranglers are now, and the one I had was a year-round soft-top with those quirky Jeep half-doors. In all that time, I don’t know if I locked the doors more than a dozen times. …
This is a broad topic, and having both a solar-powered Teardrop trailer and an off-grid solar-powered house there’s a lot I can say about it. This began as a large article which then got whittled down to what is most essential for a Teardropper to know when choosing batteries and to be aware of in …
[Summer 2022] When arriving on Manitoulin Island, whether you have come on the ferry from Tobermory (a beautiful 1¾ hr voyage) or have driven over the single-lane swing bridge at Little Current, there is a feeling that you are somewhere quite different. The whole island has a small-town vibe to it, but at the same …
When that final trip of the season is complete, and you know there’s little or no likelihood of squeezing in one more, it’s time to be grateful for the enjoyment and adventures you’ve experienced, then get your Teardrop ready for its long winter hibernation. More-or-less in order of action, here’s what happens. First, it gets …
Along with the tiny kettle, this scaled-down version of a rice cooker has been a great way to get more from my Teardrop trailer's electrical system. And by lessening use of the butane camp stove, it increases self-sufficiency and decreases environmental footprint on road trips. Generically known as "rice cookers" they can cook pretty much …
Continue reading A Multi-Function Appliance for your Teardrop’s Kitchen
It's a tiny trailer, so what better piece of gear in the galley of a solar-powered Teardrop trailer than a tiny kettle! This was a great find which increased self-sufficiency on road trips while decreasing environmental footprint. A kettle the size of a travel mug, it plugs into the 120VAC galley power outlet, and uses …
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Seems like it should be a straightforward topic but coolers—where you store your perishable foods while Teardrop camping—come in a variety of types, shapes and size, all factors which will be important to consider along with your intended use and placement of your Teardrop trailer cooler. Passive coolers keep their contents cold by retaining the …
It seemed like an easy enough idea: switch out the incandescent bulbs supplied in the Teardrop trailer's stock interior ceiling lamps with LED bulbs which use about a quarter of the wattage. And it is a good idea, especially for lamps like the galley which may get several hours of use. BUT... when you shop …
My first Teardrop camper outing, soon after taking delivery of the trailer in late autumn 2021, was exciting to embark on but didn't go particularly well. Rainy conditions for the first half of trip sure didn't help, though I guess did add to the learning value of the whole experience. There were a lot of …
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