NuCamp T@G v.s. TC Teardrop. Why we picked the TC Teardrop.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

We hear the same complaints about the T@G's water supply. We have had many folks tell us they had to jack up half their camper to use the remaining 50% of water. Now, this isn't just a T@G problem though. We experienced the same thing with a trailer we took out this summer as well. Not going to name any names. Haha. But, just a good reminder to do your homework, especially reading through the owner group forums. Matt, loving this walkthrough by the way. Really appreciate the detail.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

We really loved the T@G, but I do see the water storage a major design flaw. Our trailer was several years old, so they may have corrected in recent years? I can appreicate where they put the tap on the water storage (inside the cabinet space), but it should really be rerouted to the bottom to take full advantage of the water. We love having access to water, but another down fall, was we had to run the "pump" to get water. This was a dilemma when you were trying to conserve power. In our TC, its more basic, but we don't need to use power to use water. As we travel more and more off grid, we constantly look as ways to stay out longer and reduce both water and power usage. You da man Drew! Keep up the awesome content on your channel.

[@gregmueller24]

I have a 2021 tag boondock and I definitely don't get to use all my water. Haven't measured but I would guess only about half is usable. I'm guessing I can just jack it up more to angle it in need of water

[@degraham9198]

Your porch and yard are a slice of heaven.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

We enjoy our property, but equally enjoy taking our small camper and exploring the great outdoors.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Me too, me too! Swinging Jeep tailgate that is. Great advice on the aftermarket jack. We used an extended ball hitch mount. It introduced movement at the receiver and increased the chances of us bottoming out the tongue as well.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Right! We ran an 8 inch hitch extension and I even modified the jack to place it farther back on the A-Frame. This worked only if the trailer was level and not angled. It still caused fair share of issues and was a major set back on longer trips where we needed to gain access to the back of the Jeep. I have seen several people run the Jack E Up, which appears to be a great aftermarket jack. I would defiantly give the Jack E Go a try, if we still had our T@G. Also, thanks for watching our video and taking the time to comment. Love your content and would love some day to meet in person to talk shop.

[@OverlandTrailer]

A very wise choice. Todd and Carol are awesome people and that's a great trailer!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thank you! We are loving the trailer and Todd and Carol are wonderful to work with and have an awesome product. Which trailer do you have?

[@accessaryman]

thanx for the comparison , i like the TC teardrop, awesome lay out . gotts say you guys do take alot of things, :) but each to their own, cheers

[@FreysOnTheSide]

We love our TC and we are now we have spent a good deal of time running it through its paces. End result, we still love it. Our gear we bring is always changing and evolving. Depending on the length of travel, how remote and time of year. We look at backpackers and envious on how little gear they need to survive. Then we look at the large campers with slides and such and think, "boy that's a lot." All in perspective I suppose.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Great video guys. I'm always looking and thinking about trailers, so this was super comprehensive and gave tons of information so that you could make a decision based on your style of Overlanding/camping. Thanks for the info!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thanks Dude. Definitely some pros and cons to trailers vs all in the vehicle. Glad you liked the video. It was a fun video to pull together.

[@williammhardebeck2311]

We have owned our TC teardrop since 2016. Took it on a cross country road trip from Atlanta to Yosemite making many stops along the way. We loved it. They didn’t have the bunk back then but that would have been nice with three kids. It ended up being a trip of a lifetime that our family stills ranks as the best trip ever. Thank you TC Teardrops. Nice video and I hope you love your new Teardrop.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Great story of adventure. Love that you have been rocking the TC since 2016. Traveling out west with our kiddos was a great experience and an awesome way to spend the summer. The bunks are one of our favorite features and a major benefit traveling with our little ones. Thanks for reaching out and sharing your story. So much fun! Be sure to watch a few of our other videos and let us know what you think. If you like what you see be sure to hit that subscribe button and join our adventures. Stay in touch.

[@joniboulware1436]

Can air conditioning be added? There are some pretty good 12v versions now that are more efficient.

[@SilasThornton1]

Huge plus being built Local with local labor putting out a quality product along with great customer support. Major selling point for me.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

We could not agree more. It was a great pleasure to visit the shop, get to know the crew and spend time with Todd and Carol. The relationships we have build in the community has been a great blessing and surprise.

[@pkarowic]

Gosh you guys, that was one of the best comparison videos I have seen. I can see why you made the jump to the TC, nice unit. Thanks for sharing.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Well thank you for the kind words. It’s very nice to get positive feedback. Are you a teardrop owner? Or what brought you to the video? Best of luck on you adventures. Be sure to check out some of our other videos and let us know your thoughts.

[@pkarowic]

@@FreysOnTheSide Well, I have a 2019 Geo Pro 12SRK, which stands for 12 ft long, Sofa bed and a rear kitchen. I pull it with a Jeep, 2019 Cherokee Trailhawk. It has a dry weight of 1760 lbs and I load it up to 2300 lbs when I go. I do mostly off grill in bear county, Northern Alberta Canada. I'm approaching 65 this year and I really love this type of camping so I understand why you choose the Tear Drop style of campers. I do some overland but nothing crazy but where I take it, makes me happy. 😃 Thanks for responding. PS: I did hit the SUBSCRIBE. button and looking forward to reviewing your old videos as well as new one's in the future. Take care and enjoy the TC camper.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Wow, Alberta Canada! We have never been to the great North but is definitely on our list of places to go. We definitely love the Treardrop style, but end of the day it’s spending time together as a family that counts - bonus we spend it in the great outdoors. Thanks for hitting that subscribe and following along on our journey. Just as a heads up, our more recent videos are better, or at least I (Matt) likes to think so. We are always looking to improve, so let us know what you like in our videos and thing you like to see more of. Safe travels out there!

[@pkarowic]

@@FreysOnTheSide Will do my friend. Take care.

[@exploretography]

Congrats on the new trailer! Looking forward to watching more of your videos! Thanks for sharing!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thank you for watching and the feedback. Are you a teardropper? The trailer is a great addition to our family’s adventures. So far we love it.

[@carlfraser2384]

Fantastic video! What a great comparison on two popular teardrops. Your content/production are well-done! Subscribed!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thank you for the positive feedback. We have plenty more content to follow.

[@YOOPHAROUND]

Great Video!! We looked at Tag too but didn’t have the chance to see the TC!! Seems like GREAT teardrop!! Super informational video!! Im glad I found your channel! Will be watching through some of your others 🙌🏼

[@FreysOnTheSide]

We should be thanking Drew for connecting us. Lol. Thanks for jumping on and checking is out. Love to hear your feedback. We will keep an eye on you channel as well.

[@jason_advntr_6755]

Thanks for sharing the differences and features of each. We are a little jelly of the 5x10, much more room than our little 4x8. Every time we watch a video my wife comments on how much space you have compared to ours.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Haha. Good stuff. Better reach out to Todd😉

[@barbarafuhrman7395]

I'm a Ashlander. Fun to see others enjoy my great state of Wisconsin and beyound.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

By Ashlander, you live in Ashland WI? If so, beautiful area. Thanks for stopping by and dropping a comment. We have plenty more exploring and content to share, so stay tuned.

[@barbarafuhrman7395]

I'm a retired jeep gypsy.just got back from washintpn state running back roads for some 3000 miles. I grew up in the Ashland area an love going back to my hidden places of adventures. Hope to see you on the trail. I'm planning a Coppetr Harbor run soon. But first stop repair shop.

[@jamesfogg3391]

Tc is local, tc layout is better with children and works better with a Jeep…. Tag is really better.. no kids, no Jeep , tag is better that’s what I got

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Absolutely. One trailer is not necessary better than the other, its more what best fits your needs. We had our T@G for several years and loved it, but found it was missing features we wanted and had features we never used.

[@sfuoncall]

Yeah. I am a larger than you guys and I definitely do not like the small doors. But just so people know the 2022 model of the Tag XL removes the TV and radio (larger heater in place of the radio). I thank you for having me think more about the idea that using a portable stove might be a better for space (and ease of cooking) than a built in which I felt I needed.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

NuCamp does great at listening to their customers and adjusting accordingly. Hats off to that group. Ultimately find what fits your needs and go for it, full steam ahead. -Get outdoors and experience nature.

[@kevinbenjamin463]

Hi guys, Just say your channel for the first time. My wife and I are Teardroppers as well. We have a 2015 6x10 Silver Shadow, dry trailer (We love it). You made so many points about why not to buy a TAG that we agree with! Teardrop Camping is about getting out there. We have had our trailer for 3 season now and hook up to electric only one time(Mostly Dry camping). No need for A/C or Microwave in a teardrop camper! Good Video on what Nu-Camp does wrong and what the small guy teardrop company does so well! Good Choice!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thanks for watching and your feedback. We are really enjoying our TC Teardrop and love many of the different features. We also loved our T@G as it brought our family to many awesome adventures. The purpose of our video was to show the difference between the trailers and why we moved to the TC. Both have their pros and cons and serve well to different market sectors.

[@alanrobisonPD1960]

Hey guys, I love your channel. You and your wife are well spoken with a great personality. I love the teardrop, I was wondering if you are considering a larger rig it if you’re content with the current one. Also, are you guys full time out just part time recreational campers, either way, thank you so much for the great tour. This is Alan, GREETINGS from Riverside in Southern California.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thank you for the kind words about our channel. Always nice to hear positive feedback. We love our TC for many reasons and we could write a few paragraphs on why. Specifically, to your question, currently the size of our teardrops fits our needs perfect. Our children are still small enough that we can all fit comfortably in the trailer. As the kids grow, we may need to look into a few different sleeping arrangements, but would like to say as minimal as we can. Having a small trailer, keeps things simple, encourages us to be outside and take in the world around us. We are only recreational campers, Although to concept of living full time on the road sounds great, we still enjoy the “anchors” and structure of the day to day grind. Thanks for reaching out and dropping us a comment. If you have any other questions, just ask. And be sure to check out some of our other videos of our family adventures. -Matt

[@davidwilliams7552]

Great comparison. Every teardrop has some comrpomises, some have better overall designs than others.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Absolutely correct. Ultimately finding the trailer that best fits your needs, your budget, and gets you out there exploring is the best option.

[@RobRuscher]

Thanks for putting this together! Your videos may be making the 18 month wait even harder! ;)

[@FreysOnTheSide]

You’re welcome. And thank you for the feedback. This wait is long, but well worth it. Hang in there. Let us know if you want to see anything else.

[@rickpoland6793]

One concern I have with TC is the lack of a roof vent which allows quick removal of hot air. I understand the rationale for no hole in the roof, but wonder if you can stay cool in hot weather. What is you experience with staying cool in the TC? Thanks for making this terrific video!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Comfort is largely subjective, but traveling out west this past summer we hit some “heat advisory” temps. One of nights, we opted out and chose the hotel. Four people in a small space, can make a stuffy sleeping experience. All that said, in my opinion, a fan in the ceiling wouldn’t have helped. With the zip-in doors, side windows screens and two fans, creates plenty of cross ventilation and can sleep “ comfortably” in the typical Wisconsin summer temperatures. Thanks for the great question, let me know if you have any other. Also thank you for the kind words about the video. It’s always nice to hear positive feedback.

[@rickpoland6793]

@@FreysOnTheSide thanks for the reply. Have fun camping!

[@steveandjosh526]

Audrey and I just got back from boon docking. Couldn't wait to see the video. We also have always preferred simplicity over style and why we went with TC. Also because Todd and Carol enjoy the same things and same places we do. He's proud of the reputation of his small family business, the same as we do ours. So we know the TC is a perfect fit for us. Great video. Thanks!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Hope you had a blast out there! Hope we didn’t let you down on the video, since you were waiting to watch it. Todd and Carol are amazing and appreciate all they do for the outdoor community.

[@steveandjosh526]

@@FreysOnTheSide The video was great. As far as the TC, I know with the trials Todd has put his through, with the places he goes, ours will be rock solid. That wait, though.......

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Rock solid to say the least! Soon enough the TC will be yours for the adventure.

[@RVAmerica]

Great comparison! Enjoy your new trailer!! Danny and Lynn

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thanks for watching and the feedback. We love our new trailer. Stay safe out there.

[@beltronicsinc]

Definitely have to have an air conditioning when you live in arizona. A rock and roll hitch was added a custom under carriage. Modified Box in the front for battery propane and a whole bunch of extras. I would love to post a picture. I think you would like it. The most important is independent suspension we added. With thirty five inch tires to match the jeep pattern so we do not have to carry a spare. I bought the tag used and did all the modifications? Labor of love.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Ah yes. I could see an air conditioner come in handy when living in Arizona. Being from Wisconsin, I would melt. Sounds like you have a very capable, modified T@G! I can only imagine the awesome adventures you get into. Well done! Stay safe out there and happy adventures.

[@tedsamuels3203]

I really enjoyed your video. THANKS for sharing 👌 👍

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thank you for the positive feedback. We plan to provide more informative videos as we move forward, but really find passion in storytelling about our adventures. Hope you find some of our other content enjoyable.

[@setsailatnoon]

We too switched from a T@G to a TC. Simple and natural materials. The T@G outgassed a lot from materials and the phantom loads bells and whistles were not what we needed.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thanks for your comments and sharing your story. Welcome to the TC family. How long have you had your TC?

[@bobhalpern6047]

Very informative video. I really like your set up. I put in my order for a new TC today! Ask the owner to put you on commission 😁

[@FreysOnTheSide]

That’s awesome! We will pass the message onto the TC group. Soon enough you will be part of the teardrop family.

[@triciaretzlaff4234]

Great video! Glad you enjoy your time away!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thank you. As we transitioned from our T@G to our TC we thought it would be good to give a side by side comparison and explain why we maid the switch. More content like this to follow!

[@jgtaylor2201]

The bunk setup looks great for providing another area for kids to sleep. Your comment about added features being a power drain is dead on. With my overland trailer I try to conserve battery power as much as possible, so much so that I rarely use any of the multiple lights around the trailer. Recharging with solar panels can be a gamble due to cloud cover or if you’re at a heavily forested campsite.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

The bunks are awesome and the kids love them. When I have traveled solo it second as a great storage location for my gear. The more camping we do, the less stuff we bring. Power and water consumption is critical and we focus on reducing usage every trip. Thanks for reaching out and commenting. Would love to hear more about your set up.

[@jgtaylor2201]

@@FreysOnTheSide I have a 2015 Schutt XV-2 trailer with a CVT Denali rooftop tent. Attaching the annex to the rooftop tent is a bit of a pain, but the annex is a great place to hang out at night if you want to escape the bugs and it serves as the sleeping quarters for our two large dogs. Newer versions of my trailer have a slide-out kitchen; unfortunately I don’t have that. My trailer came with an aluminum counter that slides into brackets on the side of the trailer and has a drop in stove and drop in kitchen. Those items sit in my garage and are never used because they take up more space in the trailer, they’re cumbersome, and inconvenient. I use the Camp Chef stove I’ve owned since before buying the trailer. The camp chef puts out doubt the BTU’s as the stove that came with my trailer. For washing dishes and drinking water we carry two 5 gallon Jerry cans (1 mounted on each trailer fender). Our trailer has a 20 gallon water tank and a water heater, which we only use for showers. I bought the trailer used and it came with a Goal Zero Yeti 400 to which I chained three 35 amp hour batteries to increase capacity. I have a 100 watt Goal Zero solar panel, as well as a 100 watt Rockpals solar panel. I like the Rockpals better, as it performs basically the same, but is lighter and more compact. I try to limit it so that our only power consumption is our Snomaster fridge and the water pump when we take showers. I carry the fridge in my truck while driving so as to conserve the trailer’s power supply. I apologize for the novel. Hopefully there is at least something that interests you from my rambling. Lol I like our trailer, but I also really like a lot of the teardrop/squaredrop trailers out there.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

No need to apologise! Love the detail and you brought up several valid points. We love our TC. It’s a great balance of comfort and simplicity with respectable off road capabilities.

[@rickloomis9470]

I researched all different trailers and found TCTEARDROP has the best price. They were the only one that has 2 doors and 2 windows without changing you more.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

TC certainly provides a high quality product for a competitive price. In addition, they provide plenty of options, so you can customize for your needs and fit your budget.

[@patrickio8084]

The Runaway Venturist, their off-road model, comes standard with 2 doors and 2 windows in their 6' x 8' model but not with the 4' x 8' model. The larger one has a base price o $10,840 versus the TC Teardrops ORE model has a $17,177 base price but not sure which of the 5 sizes that is for (4 x 8 / 4 x 9 / 5 x 8 / 5 x 9 / 5 x 10)?

[@FreysOnTheSide]

@@patrickio8084 TC Teardrop has a very nice webpage in which you can build your trailer to determine the cost with live information. Base ORE (as of 10/21/21) is much lower than 17k and is more around the 9k to 11k depending on size. For the 17k price tag, you probably could have most of the options selected on the large 5x10. Let us know if you have any additional questions on price, but we would recommend you check out their website for the most up to date information.

[@michaeloppenheimer2582]

Thank you very much for your video comparing the tea job teardrop with the tag, I spent pretty decent chunk of my childhood growing up out west Nevada and I want to do some traveling now that I'm retired, I've been thinking about no possibly getting a teardrop or a tag, so I pretty will make up made up my mind as to which I'm going to get now !!!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

You are welcome. Hope you found the information beneficial. We are teardrop fans and believe they can bring all the comforts of home to the footsteps of nature. Best of luck in your retirement and stay in touch on you final decision on a camper. Which trailer are you considering purchasing?

[@michaeloppenheimer2582]

@@FreysOnTheSide thank you very much for your reply, I want to say anything yet available what kind of options they have so I can decide what I want, so happy trails. God bless you and thank you.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

If you are considering a TC Teardrop. The trailers are custom build for the client. Options are listed on their website where you can select as much or as little as you desire. They recently moved shops which allows faster product, but production times can still be over a year, plus. In my own opinion worth the wait. If you are at all considering a TC, I’d recommend you put the order in now. There is a 500 down payment, but besides that, no risk.

[@IndyDog-ns8ws]

Great pick on the TC. Yes, the stove on the NuCamp is tiny and they did redesign that for 2021. I thought about removing the microwave too. Also, I can't drop the tailgate on my Z71 Colorado when hitched to the Nucamp, bummer. Have fun. Ed

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thank you as we are loving the TC. The NuCamp has some really nice built in features, but found ourselves not using them and had limited prep space. If you are looking for more space, removing the microwave is the way to go. To remove the microwave, is pretty simple and I made a shelf out of 3/4 plywood. Intentionally, I built it to be reversible, in case we sold. I believe NuCamp even sells a conversion kit, which adds two doors! The short frame is nice on the NuCamp, but not be able to open the tailgate, was defiantly frustrating to see the least. We worked out ways around it, but its awesome not have to worry about it with the TC.

[@BillyTpower]

I wish it was an unbiased review but you compared the stock t@g to an "optioned" TC, ie the bunk etc. and also the "mods" you had to do the TC, ie water jug mounting etc. however you didn't mod the tag for the video ie. storage in the microwave spot or moving the jack rearward, (which I see you did mod but still counted it as a negative.) You did mention those t@g mods but still counted them as negative. Also the tag is built with local labor and is hand crafted so that a wash.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thanks for stopping by and letting the community know your thoughts. Although, I don't directly state it in the video, it's important to remember the premise of this video. We are a family that moved from a T@G Boondock XL, which is NuCamps "fully loaded" version to an ORE TC Teardrop. We loved the T@G, but moved to the TC for many reasons as our camping needs have changed. Understanding we were comparing apples to oranges, we tried to compare the two trailers and state a few things that we learned along the way. The mods we did on the T@G were done to fit our needs and adjust the factor build and the TC (being a custom Teardrop shop) we were able to customize our build to fit our needs. Another point of clarification we live in central Wisconsin, where the TC's are built, so when we say local labor, it's literally a small business in our home town. End of the day, it's your adventure and it's important to find a teardrop that best fits your needs. Stay safe out there and stay hungry for adventure.

[@theresawatson9075]

Nice job guys. But as a tag owner, I'll go with it. No sink and stove needs to be set up w/ TC.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Great point. We like to camp with the “keep it simple” mentality and avoid a lot of tear down and set up. In our case, we found ourselves only using the sink for dishes and not for drinking water, and bringing a secondary source of water. Our style of camping (boondocking) also felt the pump was a energy hog to get water and the limitations of where the pump pulls the water from the tank left a 1/4 of our water stuck in the camper and we had to raise up the front tongue a lot to get the more. The stove, is great to have built in, but on our version the burners are small and we could only cook one thing at a time. We ended up bringing another stove along, so we could cook larger meals. For us, the “built ins” took up valuable real estate and were not overly useful. We found ourselves supplementing them and bring more stuff. The T@G has very little storage in the galley and the counter space was filled with all the extras we were bringing. We are big T@G fans as they are an amazingly built trailer! We owned ours for three years and took our family to many great places in it. Thanks for your feedback. Hope you enjoy our channel. Be sure to stick around and watch some of our adventures.

[@BlazinBlades]

Great comparison! Any reason to have more ground clearance on your trailer than you have on your tow vehicle? A stock Tacoma has about 9.5” of clearance so I’m thinking the 10.5” on the Boondock T@g might be just fine for us, am I wrong?

[@FreysOnTheSide]

You are asking the right questions and good ones? Ultimately, you need to buy a trailer that best fits your needs, your style of camping and adventures. How many people, where and how far you are traveling, what camping systems (gear) you already have, your tow vehicle all play a role. As far as ground clearance, if you are driving on gravel to moderate trails, I’d say ground clearance plays less of a role. But if you are pushing the tow vehicle and teardrop off the beaten trail, more clears the better. My reasoning, is many times when off-roading the trick is running a good line and “putting a tire on it” I.e. putting you tire on a rock to clear it. When pulling a trailer, this makes the effort increasing difficult, because it’s difficult to keep the all the tires (tow and tear) in the right place. Having more clearance, ultimately give you a bit more grace. End of the day, we are very excited about your new teardrop and all the epic adventures it will unfold for you.

[@guidok3762]

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[@FreysOnTheSide]

Wow Netherlands! Thanks for following along. What brought you to our channel?

[@jorgejelicic8525]

great information, thank you.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Outstanding! Glad you found it informative.

[@brianmccarty3615]

I'm a tent camper thinking about a teardrop at some point (probably years away). Interesting that the TC is made in Wisconsin. The Camp-Inn and Road Toad campers are made in Necedah. I agree that micro-wave, A/C, and TV are not needed, but I do like the stargazer window on the Tag. The Vistabule (made in MN) is an interesting model as well. FYI I hadn't heard of the TC before this video -- I have checked out quite a few companies (including building my own -- think this is beyond me, but maybe a bare Road Toad which I customize...)

[@FreysOnTheSide]

We are definitely teardrop fans! Staged in the garage, packed for adventure and ready to go at a moment notice. When you get to camp, set up takes minutes to level and your good to go. There are many great brands out there and glad we could expose you to TC. The quality, similar (proven) design and customer service of TC Teardrop is amazing. If you have any questions about TC or simply teardrops, let us know. If you haven’t already and enjoy our content, hit that subscribe and come along for the journey.

[@fosterwayne6684]

Well done, thanks for posting. I like the the Jerry cans with the water spot, do you mind me asking were you got them from?

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Jerry Cans are from Front Runner. Thanks for watching and dropping a comment.

[@JonathanRobsonPhoto]

Great video, like all of your videos! It's awesome that you're exposing your young kids to the fun of camping, national parks etc, will stick with them for life. Our kids are a bit older, but we did similar, and they still enjoy the outdoor life as a result. We're moving down from a 26ft trailer to a Boreas XT square drop in February (similar size to the TC). We're pretty experienced backpackers also with the kids, so this might seem like an odd question from someone used to minimal creature comforts... but I'm toying with whether to have the Boreas XT prepped for AC or not. We're in northern Illinois, so I was wondering how you found the TC in the midwest summers with just the fans? Keep it up guys, awesome channel!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thanks for the positive feedback on our content. Encouraging comments are always great to hear. The outdoors is a great way to bond as a family, but most important message is "experiences over things." The Boreas looks like a well equip trailer, that should provide the comforts of home in the thick of it. Welcome to the small camper world. To answer your specific question, we had an AC in our T@G and we did use it durning the hot summer when we had shore power, but those times were limited. Part of the reason we moved to the TC was a simpler design with less frills. We managed pretty good in the Wisconsin summer with fans, but can get uncomfortable with the four of us in a 120 CUFT space. We opted not to camp one night when we were out west this past summer, when the day temps were well over 100 F. Personally, I prefer comfort, but its a balance on energy usage, maintenance, and set-up. The more we get out in nature, the less we bring. The easier we make it, the more we go. I hope to make a video on that topic (camping made easy) at some point. Maybe in the dead of Wisconsin Winter... Stay safe out there. Thanks for watching and commenting. Looking forward to your comments on other and future videos.

[@ChanceP]

Those jerry cans with the spouts at the bottom are neat. I need 1 of those... pretty nifty!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Game changer!

[@steveandjosh526]

@@FreysOnTheSide I need to know more about the cans and spouts!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

@@steveandjosh526 they are the frontrunner Jerry’s with brass upgrade. The extension was picked up from hardware store. Check with TC as they are vending this set up.

[@DTatham1]

Great coverage of the two. Curious about the price comparison. I'll go check them out.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Ah yes! Cost! I intentionally shy away from cost, due to the always changing supply and demand. I will say this, a newTC Teardrop will most likely come in far less the an a T@G. Depending on where you live you should be able to find a few T@Gs for sale to get an idea where they land. TC has a really nice website, in which you can build your trailer online and get real time cost. Jump on www.tecteardrops.com to find out more. One this is for sure, both these trailers aren't getting any cheaper. If you have any additional questions, be sure to reach out. Best of luck in your adventures.

[@tomt9543]

@@FreysOnTheSide Just a quick note. The link to the TC website is incorrect. You have it as “tecteardrops”, but it’s actually “tcteardrops”. Not trolling, just wanted to remove confusion! The “12 month delivery time” stated on their website is a definite “con” though. Great video btw!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

@@tomt9543 Thank you, nice catch. Always fun to type on a phone in the comment section. And I hear you on the lead times! You’ll find this is pretty common in the custom teardrop world. We are a small camping adventure based channel, so the premise of this video was to bridge the gap on us changing our camper and more of a comparison and why we moved. The video ended up taking off (way more views than anticipated) and brought a few comments of not Apples to Apples or pro/con list, which was not the intent. Either way, thanks for the comment and positive feedback. Stay hungry for adventure.

[@surfandstreamfisher5749]

so after two years do you still have the TC? i'm looking at TC's & Fantom's.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

I can’t speak to Fantom’s, but the TC is a great trailer and does everything we needed it to do. We have tons of content over the past two years that’s shows our adventures. This past summer we took the trailer on the Colorado BDR and it held up great.

[@surfandstreamfisher5749]

@@FreysOnTheSide thank-you Freys, that's encouraging!

[@MaryOKC]

You all have had this teardrop for a couple of years now…how is it holding up and how dusty does it get inside while traveling? Crazy question but all other of my questions have been answered on this trailer except that. One more question..TC Teardrops says they don’t have roof vents because the unit doesn’t absorb the heat.. what has been your experience over the last couple of years?☺️ thank you!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

We had no issues with dust entering the cabin or at least not notable. As far as roof vents, the TC does not have a roof vent and don't necessary agree with "they don't absorb the heat" statement. Inherently, heat rises in the cabin and creates a heat bubble in "all" small enclosed spaces. The concept of the roof vent is to relieve such issue. All that said, do we feel we need a roof vent in the TC? No. Can the space get hot? Yes, but nothing a few battery powered fans can't solve. One of the major reasons we went with the TC was to keep our camping life simple. We wanted less things to manage and less things to go wrong. Placing a penetration on the roof of your camper is a maintenance issue, increases chances of heat or cool loss and increases the risk of water penetration. In summary, would a roof vent be beneficial to a TC, maybe, do we feel it in necessary no.

[@MaryOKC]

@@FreysOnTheSide thank you .. comments appreciated … I am really torn between a TC and even simpler like a van as I’m currently suv camping which is fine but a little more space would be nice. Be safe and thank you for the information!

[@ecruz2987]

Hey good video, 👍 what about the difference of price which one is more expensive

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Good questions. Generally speaking the TC is cheaper than the NuCamp T@G. Prices vary, whether used, new or the options selected with the TC. TC has a really nice "build your trailer" online that pulls together a quote on the options that best fit your needs.

[@ecruz2987]

@@FreysOnTheSide oh, thanks for the answer .

[@bretb8799]

Very nice looks well made and good value. What length is your TC? I agree Tag wastes valuable space with frills. I have same concerns and didn't even think about tailgate issue. TC makes good use of the small space. Love the outside water tanks.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thanks for watching and feedback. We have a 5x10 TC, with the tongue, it’s probably about 13 feet long. If you need exact, let us know, I can measure. We are loving our TC, so let me know if you have any additional questions on your pursuit of the teardrop life.

[@ajf5823]

The TC ORE 5x10 is 1250lbs dry weight. If anything the T@G is the same or heavier

[@FreysOnTheSide]

You are 100% correct. I messed up in the video and started talking fully loaded weights. Obviously, this was a big mistake, sine trailer weight is so important. I clarified in the video description, but not too many people read that and I created another video just on weight. Thanks for your comments. Save travels out there. TC Teardrop...How much does it WEIGH? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIuWoKaQhrOFgtk

[@pringlized]

Great vid. I'm hunting for my best build. And recently divorced and about to get a Rhodesian Ridgeback, train, then hit the road. Not a small sleeping partner.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Sounds like a teardrop would be a great fit! If you are not already, be sure to jump over to @playingwithsticks, if you haven't already. He provides a ton of good information for the small camper community.

[@pringlized]

@@FreysOnTheSide Huge fan of playingwithsticks. He's fantastic. Love your channel too. Keep up the great work!

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Absolutely! These two trailer are classified as teardrops, but out starkly different on the intended use.

[@TravisMorris77]

Do you need additional solar panels to power your fridge/electric cooler? Curious how much of drain on the battery it would be.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

We run one 90 watt Zamp solar panel. In our experience, that is enough to stay in front of the fridge in sunny conditions.

[@mrbazoun]

Thank you for thiss video!!!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

You are welcome.

[@richardhouvener6423]

Chucks? Are you talking about wheel chocks?

[@FreysOnTheSide]

I am referring to wheel chocks. We have the small set of four and they fit nicely next to the propane tank in the T@G, but had limited space outside of that. On the TC we have a ton of storage with the large storage box up front.

[@richardhouvener6423]

@@FreysOnTheSide OK, thanks. I thought my ears were going.

[@Euragone68]

I really like the Tag but I wish i could delete the kitchen.. Don't need the convection over or crappy gas top!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

The T@G is a really nice teardrop and we really enjoyed our time in it. Your thoughts are similar to ours as we never used the microwave. In fact, for the longest time I had it removed for additional storage, which is something I felt the T@G was short of. The gas burners were also way to close together for multiple pots and such, but I believe they fixed this in later models. They heard the community and made the changes. nuCamp is good when it comes to that.

[@Blackscoutwinter]

Been looking at the TC I'm in the Weston area. Wood be cool to just look at some and see in person. You sell your old one?

[@FreysOnTheSide]

We love our TC and have enjoyed having it on our adventures over the past year. We did sell our T@G, but haven’t missed it in the least. Since you are close to Wausau, definitely reach out to TC and see if you could schedule a walkthrough. Be sure to tell them you watched some Frey’s On The Side, they will take good care of you.

[@Blackscoutwinter]

I called them few weeks ago but haven't been able to get there before they close at 4.

[@marcenekorpela8935]

Great video!! Can you tell me where you found your paper towel holder? Thanks!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thanks for watching and the feedback! Here is the link to our paper towel dispenser on the TC Teardrop. iDesign Forma Wall Mounted Metal Paper Towel Holder, Swiveling Roll Organizer for Kitchen, Bathroom, Craft Room, 12" x .75" x 4.5", Chrome www.amazon.com/dp/B001AOK8SE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_WBRPAAWPY14FX9BQ54E6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@BaezLife]

What model is that fridge? Would it work in a 2020 tag XL limited edition? They look so similar,haha. Does it have a hot water heater ?

[@FreysOnTheSide]

The Fridges used in TC are Vitrofrigro 65L. The aren’t super common in the US market just yet, but we really like it. We also bought a 35l for our tow vehicle and have had great success. That said we don’t use it all that often, and now have the second fridge listed for sale on Facebook. TC also offer Dometic which is a very solid fridge. And to answer you question, you could buy any fridge that fits within the T@Gs footprint. The only issue we had was the fridge was hardwired to the cabinet, so you may need to pull off a panel or two to access the norcold wiring. I am sure there are people out there that have done that.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

We did not select the water heater, but TC does offer it adding a joocla heater with a custom box that mounts on the outside of the trailer. We do have the road shower, which provides warm/hot water via the sun. Works for what we need it for.

[@BaezLife]

@@FreysOnTheSide the one in the tag is the vitro? Yeah I'm so torn between the Rubicon 1200rk vs the 2020 XL LE I found. Ugh LoL! Both have their ups and downs. I like the extra storage on the Rubicon but the tag has the nice speakers/TV and built in stove.. microwave I don't see myself using too much

[@FreysOnTheSide]

The fridge in the TC is Vitrofrigro and the T@G is a Norocold, which I believe Nucamp went away from the 12v fridge in later years. Ultimately you have to find a trailer that best suits your needs be camping style. We loved our T@G but are extremely happy with switching to the TC.

[@BaezLife]

@@FreysOnTheSide I want to buy that exact fridge in the tag unit you had there. Do you remember what model it was ? Thank you!

[@RETOKSQUID]

Nice, but If the sleeping space is only 6ft long on the new TC trailer it's too short for me unfortunately.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

There is many different options and built perimeters when selecting a TC. Their 5x10 standard cabin has a 7’-1” clear cabin space.

[@brianandheatheroutdoors]

Great video!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thanks for watching and greatly appreciate feedback. Even better when its positive! The video got long, but it appears to be well received by the viewers.

[@Heiserton]

Bummer, both trailers fell short in one crucial dimension, sleeping length. Not sure why they chose 6’ being the max. Should have stretched it to 6’5 for us taller people, with a bit of leg wiggle room for safe measure.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

TC makes custom trailers to fit the owner. Don’t quote me, but I believe they can be made close to, maybe even over 7 feet on the inside. Reach out to Todd at TC Teardrops, as he can be more specific. Tell them Frey’s On The Side sent you.

[@Heiserton]

@@FreysOnTheSide good to know! I’ll have to check into it.

[@beltronicsinc]

I love my tag 5 wide. It looks like you're comparing a 6 wide with a 5 wide. Don't believe that's completely fair. The trailer is super cool. But I enjoy my big window skylight. Your screen doors are a huge benefit?. I modified my tag And supported the undercarriage. To get the best of both worlds. Pardon the grammar voice to text.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

We loved that big window in the TAG, it was nice to gaze up into the sky on a clear night. And reading your previous comment on all the modifications, sounds like you have an amazing set up! We love the screen doors. When it's hot (Wisconsin Hot) there is a ton of mosquitoes and we zip them up and sleep with the doors and windows wide open. With a ton of cross ventilation, it makes sleeping on those nights very nice.

[@ginam3940]

Just curious, what did you end up paying for your TC Teardrop (if you don't mind sharing)? We have a 2006 T@B Dutchman and have recently been thinking of upgrading. The new T@Bs don't seem worth the cost.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thanks for reaching out and dropping a comment. We love our TC, which is now our second summer with the Teardrop. When people ask us about what our cost, I (Matt) always point them to TC website at www.TCTeardrops.com. They have a very comprehensive “build your trailer” website. TC is a high quality build at an economic cost, that may fit your budget. Stay in touch and let us know if you have any other questions.

[@dannyw.952]

I may have missed it, but is the TC trailer fully insulated (ceiling, walls, and floor)?

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Good question. The ceiling and floor are insulated. The walls are not. It has done great in the warmer climates and we will definitely give it a run this winter.

[@metaxaanabeer]

@@FreysOnTheSide I'm in Canada with a garage built 5x8 that is only insulated in the roof and hatch and we keep plenty warm up the local ski hill or at significant elevation in the mainland mountains early spring. I do use Reflectix under the mattress but we don't have a heater of any sort. I'm in my 70's and wouldn't stand for being cold but we aren't. Ditto in summer...fans and airflow.

[@gt2745]

@@FreysOnTheSide why wouldn’t they insulate the walls??

[@FreysOnTheSide]

@@gt2745 good question. I cant speak to TCs specific reason on their choice in design, but I can say we have camped in upper 90s F and lows of 20s F and have little to no issue maintaining reasonable conditions inside the camper. The roof is insulated, which is where majority of heat loss or gain happens. My personal opinion and one of the reasons we switched was a simpler, functional design that meets our camping style. Best of luck in your outdoor adventures! Stay safe out there.

[@drc1883]

I didn't hear anything about a price comparison. Did I miss that??

[@FreysOnTheSide]

No, I did not include pricing and good question. TC Teardrops has a very nice website in which you can work through the options the fit your needs. They a far more customs trailers then NuCamp and prices vary. That said, the TC Teardrop is generally easier on the wallet.

[@exploringcolorado720]

In my opinion, the only advantage the TC has is the hitch.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

The pitch and roll style hinge is a nice feature. As far as pros and cons, it’s all what important to you and the style camping you enjoy. Thanks for watching and your comments. Stay safe out there and enjoy the outdoors!

[@carlfraser2384]

@@FreysOnTheSide We installed the Lock N Roll hitch on our T@G last year. It made all the difference in the world when overlanding. That's the same hitch that you have on the TC.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

The hitch allows great versatility and one of the best features when off-roading.

[@raesmart3305]

T@G are supposed to be the Best

[@FreysOnTheSide]

T@Gs are a well built trailer with a great name for quality. I think the best teardrop trailer is the one that fits your needs.

[@caolisa2348]

for me the tag is best❤

[@doakester]

Keeping both or selling the T@G?

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Good question! We are actually selling our T@G. It would be fun to keep both of them but we don’t have the space and finances to do so.

[@doakester]

Have you thought of how much you want? Messaging from Madison!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

We currently have the trailer listed on FB marketplace and a few other places. See link below. Let me know if you have any additional questions. facebook.com/marketplace/item/3149770645267030/

[@brounds6431]

Great videos! Support local business

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thank you for the positive feedback. We love the opportunity to support local business. TC makes it pretty easy, as they are outstanding trailers and great people.

[@travisadams4470]

It would be awesome if TC made the end of the galley into a tailgate.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

That would be awesome. The more surface area, the better! It does propose an issue when crumbs and garbage falling between the fridge and rear panel. I believe the back is portion is part of the overall structure of the trailer and provides challenges in creating a tailgate. We do find a benefit to having a deep storage area, almost like a large bin and you don’t have to worry about stuff falling out of cabinets when you open the hatch.

[@ifcpmeweb]

You are not comparing trailer in the same category!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

This video is an evolution our adventures filmed several years ago. The video was created as bridge on why we switched from one teardrop to the next for our community and a comparison between them. Ultimately you need to pick a trailer that best fits your needs. In our case it was the TC.

[@travisdubrel6931]

I think you downgraded. No sink? No a/c? For cool looking off road tires? 🤔

[@FreysOnTheSide]

The teardrop world is vast and it's important to find a trailer that best fits your needs. We live in Wisconsin, which has mild summers and often camp off-grid. For those two reasons we seldom used the AC. Although the sink is nice, in order to use the water, it uses a pump, which was power drain and how the tank is constructed only allows you to use about half the water storage. We like having a collapsable sink to not take us counter space. Use it when we need it and put it away when we don't. Our goal is to travel farther off-grid and stay their longer. Again, it is about finding a trailer that suits your needs and not saying one trailer is better then the other.

[@NorthologyAdventures]

Dude I thought the TCs were about 1100 # for the 5x10

[@FreysOnTheSide]

We will head to a scale to get the exact weight, but fully loaded, it’s definitely way heavier.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

I believe on their web site dry weight is about 1200. But how we have it set up definitely adds a great deal of weight.

[@NorthologyAdventures]

@@FreysOnTheSide yeah I can see the TC being heavier.

[@mailboxrule]

@@FreysOnTheSide is there a part of your setup that you think is particularly heavy? We're looking at a 5x10 but max towing on my SUV is 2200

[@FreysOnTheSide]

@@mailboxrule Great question! I did end up taking my trailer on a CAT scale. Video link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIuWoKaQhrOFgtk The weight of the trailer at the axle ended up being just under 2000 lbs. Making another assumption, but probably had about 200 lbs of ton weight yet, putting the trailer right at 2200 lbs. Okay, with all that said, we have a ton (100's of lbs) of weight that could be shed. I don't know how you plan to travel with your TC, but below is a list of items that could definitely be trimmed down. Note: I don't know the specifics of weight for each items. Road Shower - This thing is heavy, especially with 7 gallons of water in it. There are way lighter solutions. We have two awnings. I would have a hard time picking which one to get rid of, but you almost need the 270 to work out of the galley in inclement weather. We are running 35 inch KO2, which are known for being very heavy tires. And my matching rims are no light option either. We also have the ORE version, which has a bigger axle. At the time of the weigh-in, I had a 2000i generator in the tongue box. Knowing what I know now, there is no need for this unless you are doing a 5 plus day with no sun. We have bunks inside, which again could shave maybe 100 lbs. I am sure I am missing a few things, but this gives you a good idea of what I think "adds up". As we go out more, we continue to reduce the amount of "stuff" we bring. Always a learning process. Let me know if you have any additional questions.

[@balauderman]

My TC says 1200 lbs on the paperwork

[@balauderman]

5X10 ORE

[@FreysOnTheSide]

I put a clarification in the KZbin Discerption. Loaded up and ready for adventure we are close to 2400lbs. I switched from dry weight on T@G to loaded weight on TC. Besides that, what did you think of the video. I know you were looking forward to watching.

[@balauderman]

@@FreysOnTheSide Loved the video, especially the chemistry between you and Andrea. It looks like you 2 have not put out many videos, but the editing quality is so good. Are you fast learners, did one of you have a background in video editing? I thought the content was good, but would have added my favorite feature in the 270 awning and room addition. That protected extra living space was one of the biggest selling points to me. Maybe you could add that to the T@G though. I went back and forth over these two trailers for some time, but came to the conclusion that the T@G was for state park or KOA type campgrounds where the TCT is better suited for off grid, National Forest type, primitive camping. I look forward to your next video adventure. Thanks for the effort you put in to your videos. Maybe the next Lifestyle Overland family?

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the kind words. Andrea and I (more so me) love sharing our story on KZbin and enjoy the positive feedback. As far as editing I (Matt) am learning as I go. I have no previous experience or background. There is a great deal more to learn, which my goal it to be polished like the "big guys". The awning and side tent is a HUGE benefit and defiantly one of our favorite features. To your point, you could add this to the T@G, but its really nice you can add it right from TC. We plan to make a separate video showing the full camp set-up, but waiting to camp in an awesome location with epic drone shots to show it off - probably some time this fall. I do think the TC gains some serious steam when it comes to dispersed camping and tackling some of those tougher trails. As far as the next Lifestyle Overland, we are a long ways off, but again thank you for the kinds words. For now, we will share our story with all those who want to listen and be respectful to our content.

[@Adiscretefirm]

16 minutes invested just to find out I can't sleep in either one, oh well.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

If your height is a concern, TC standard cabin layout in a 5x10 is 7’-1”. Since I am shorter we optioned a full wardrobe at the front of the cabin. TC has a pretty good website you can look through and a great Facebook page showing the options.

[@Adiscretefirm]

@@FreysOnTheSide I went to their website, looks like a good company.

[@ronbearden3370]

T@G looks way better . The TC looks home made and a claustrophobic interior. Kitchen looks awful.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

The T@G is one of the most sold commercial teardrop and it captures a wide range of camping/family needs. We really enjoyed the T@G for 3 years, but for our family we wanted something that was more rugged, off-road capable and less of a phantom energy hog. The trailer is built with simple concepts giving it the "home made" feel, but all through I am pretty handy, I don't think I could make this trailer my garage. The benefits of simple design, allows me to work on the trailer, alter to our needs and easy find replacement parts when a long ways from home. End of the day, you need to find a trailer that fits your needs. The small camper world is awesome and expansive. Best of luck in your adventures!

[@robertkelleher1850]

The T@G really, really, really wants to be a mini RV. If they would abandon that, it could be a great trailer. I mean.. a microwave? really? The TCs are great, but the weight is a deal killer for me.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

You bring up a good point. The T@G really is set up for more campground style camping, not to say it doesn’t function off the beaten trail. Not sure what weights you are looking at, but I misspoke in the video. The 5x10 ORE (the TC we have) is there largest model. Full loaded, water, food and the “kitchen sink” weighs in around 2200lbs. They make several different models that are smaller and lighter weight.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Here is the video I created for the weight of our trailer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIuWoKaQhrOFgtk

[@robertkelleher1850]

@@FreysOnTheSide Gotcha. I was just going by the "2200" in the video. Just looked at the spec sheet, and the dry weight is absolutely manageable. I would need to keep it under 1600 to be comfortable in the mountains towing with my Subaru Outback (I don't have the turbo).

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Gotcha. I have been kicking myself about misspeaking about the weight of the trailer! If you are in the market, I would recommend you go straight to the source and reach out to Todd at TC. Customer service is unmatched and I am confident they could build you a trailer that is under your weight restriction. Tell them Freys On The Side sent you. They will take great care of you.

[@richardkoch8752]

Inmates are required to have 35sq ft in a cell.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Interesting. Never been, but I would imagine their access to dispersed camping with amazing views is limited.

[@richardkoch8752]

@@FreysOnTheSide Actually they have cable TV, running hot & cold water, a shower, heat & A.C, sanitation......a window in each cell. Four people shoved in a teardrop is ridiculous.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Sounds amazing, but I’ll stick to our teardrop, our access to spectacular places, ease of camping and leave the spectacular prison life to the criminals.

[@renemary4109]

I was looking forward to your comparison and deciding choice. However you lost me right at the beginning comparing weight and you don’t know what it is. Failure on your facts. Booo.

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thanks for the feedback. The video provides servers highlights of both trailers and we discuss our decision at the end of the video. In addition, I created a follow-up video on weight. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIuWoKaQhrOFgtk Best of luck on your adventures.

[@JudgeScot]

Waaaaayyyyy tooooo looong...you won't get our support until u get it right vs just trying to maximize your return by baiting n waiting....not

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thanks for the feedback. You be you.