[AUTUMN 2022, Ontario] I am generally hesitant to point out "hidden gems", lest they lose their lustre from no longer being hidden. But this one is far enough off the beaten track that I doubt it will be overrun. Wakami Lake Provincial Park, about 90 minutes southeast of Chapleau, Ontario (2 hrs from Wawa, 4.5 …
A solar-powered Teardrop trailer means self-sufficiency. The solar panels generate energy from the sun, which can be stored in batteries for use when the sun is dim or gone for the day. A charge controller regulates the flow of power from panels to batteries in order to safely and efficiently charge them. As with the …
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There are upgrades you get, Teardrop trailer must-haves, that are pragmatic and functional. And then there are those which are truly unnecessary, just for the pure enjoyment of it. Here are a couple fave ways I've added light to my Teardropping world! Inside the Teardrop Trailer Let's start inside the sleeper cabin with the best …
With no bathroom in a Teardrop trailer, and the limited interior space, it takes a little more effort and a little more ingenuity to stay clean. But once you’ve figured out the method that works for you, Teardrop life will flow easily and you will smell great 😉 Here’s what works for me; perhaps some …
Some high-end Teardrop trailer kitchens have small built-in stoves but more typical is some sort of portable camp stove fuelled by propane or butane gas. With the limited galley space of a 4x8 Teardrop trailer, and since I don't do much in the way of cooking from-scratch meals when on the road, I stick with …
I love the classic speckled look of enamelware. It is the perfect of form and function, and will look great in any Teardrop trailer kitchen. Quality enamelware is worth the investment and will very likely outlast you. The better quality stuff is twice kiln-hardened and often has a stainless steel rim to increase durability and …
Just because you're pulling a trailer and all its contents with a car, rather than carrying camping gear on your back, doesn't mean you shouldn't be mindful of size and weight. In a Teardrop trailer galley the storage spaces are not large. But nevertheless you ideally want to have most of what you need in …
Unless you’re singularly focused on a final destination, a Teardrop trailer road trip will be made up of some combination of what I call on-the-move (OTM) and stay-in-place (SIP) days. An OTM day is one that involves relocating the trailer (i.e., packing up in the morning and pitching camp later that day) while a SIP …
Small shelf, big convenience. I love figuring out upgrades for my Teardrop camper, both major and minor. And something else I love is morning coffee. Especially in bed, looking out at the landscape of wherever I happen to be. Serene as it all sounds for starting one's day, I never had any convenient place to …
There are two types of electricity available in my solar-powered Teardrop trailer: 12VDC (direct from battery) and 120VAC aka "house current" (via an inverter, which draws from the battery). The 12V service tends to get used for low power consumption loads while the 120V powers things like the rice cooker, mini-kettle or even a personal …
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