Posts about keeping the Teardrop running happily and reliably:
My little camper now winters in a large shed which, for a trailer of mainly wood construction on metal chassis, is a big improvement over being left outside covered by tarps. This year I got it up the ramp using this winch system I devised… with barely 6” door clearance on either side, backing it …
Continue reading Another great season ends: Bedtime for Teardrop
So, imagine you are camped out with your Teardrop trailer for several days in the middle of nowhere then find your tow vehicle battery has drained and can’t start the engine. Assuming you have an on-board power system, what are some options to get you moving? I started wondering about this scenario last autumn when, …
Last year’s tire blowout had me paying more attention to what is between my teardrop trailer frame and the road. First I journeyed down the tires rabbit hole looking for a better option than the supplied OEM. Then I set sights on maintenance of the hubs and bearings which allow the wheels to spin freely …
Continue reading Wheel Bearings: Unravelling facts & opinions
Returning from teardrop trailer camping last spring, along a rural gravel road, in the passenger side mirror I notice either smoke or fine water spray off the road from rain that morning. Still trying to reason-out smoke vs spray, next glance in the mirror I observe my trailer tire, off its wheel, rolling onto the …
Continue reading Trailer Tire Blowout: Don’t Let This Happen to You
Even though most Teardrop trailers are lightweight--often around 1000lbs or less--they can still feel like a brute to move around manually. What's more, trying to push or pull it supported just by the little tongue jack wheel you could badly hurt yourself or cause damage if you cannot fully control it. A trailer dolly is …
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 …
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 …
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