Table of Contents I have a soft spot for Cool Tears and Tiny Campers Magazine. Every issue shares new builds, trips, and ideas from the teardrop community. In August 2013 the editor reached out to review my documentary, Historic Camping & Tiny Trailers. Copies were mailed, we did an interview, and the story ran in […]
Table of Contents Do the Math: Smarter Teardrop Trailer Packing Tips A key to camping in a teardrop trailer is efficient use of space. These teardrop trailer packing tips focus on organization, multipurpose gear, and tracking what you actually use. Just like backpacking, it takes careful packing and an honest look at what you […]
Table of Contents Why Cast Iron Sweet Pepper Pasta Belongs in Your Camping Cookbook When I made this sweet pepper pasta off the back of my teardrop camper, I was blown away with the quality of food I could make in such a simple camping setup. I’m fascinated by the idea of cooking simple gourmet […]
Table of Contents A Teardrop Camping Adventure to Canada Starts With a Breakdown When you’re baking in 100-degree heat at home, the cool mountain air of Canada sounds like paradise and not one where you breakdown. My wife, daughter, and I were all set for a week-long road trip into the Canadian Rockies and Alberta […]
Table of Contents When Should I Build My Teardrop Camp Trailer? Fall is the best time to build your teardrop trailer. At Overland Trailer, we’ve seen it year after year—most folks start their teardrop trailer build in spring. But if you want to save money, avoid delays, and actually enjoy the process, you should start […]
Table of Contents A custom DIY camper is hands-down the best way to get a high-quality, affordable camping trailer. If you’ve shopped around, you’ve probably noticed two options: Factory-built campers cost a fortune (and half that price tag is markup). Budget models feel flimsy (like they might rattle apart before your second trip). So why […]
Table of Contents How To Make This Tire Rack Mark shows one way to use leftover metal from making a teardrop trailer frame to make a spare tire mount for teardrop trailer. It is a simple design that has worked well for over a decade and is easy to adapt for your teardrop trailer too. […]
Table of Contents Master the techniques to weld a DIY teardrop trailer frame and avoid costly mistakes. Building a teardrop trailer frame is more than just sticking metal together and hoping for the best. A poorly welded frame warps, twists, or—even worse—fails on the road. If you want a straight, durable, and roadworthy frame, you […]
Table of Contents Hi Campers! Overland Teardrop Trailer did a brand update and some of you have questions! As the founder of Overland Trailer, I want to share a bit of a story with you—a journey of our brand, from a makeshift logo that could have come straight out of a Tolkien novel, to a […]
Table of Contents Before you can enjoy the scenic roads of Nebraska with your DIY teardrop trailer, you’ll need to register it with the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Registering your DIY teardrop trailer ensures it complies with Nebraska’s safety and legal standards, allowing you to travel confidently. Key Takeaways Requirement Description VIN A […]
