Why We Chose A Teardrop Over A Larger RV

[@deborahlongworth4904]

All of your points are spot on. Don’t forget that teardrops keep your experience closer to nature and they are easy to store, ours fits in a garage.

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

Thanks, Deborah! Very good point about being close to nature. That's one of the best aspects. Also true about storage. Ours almost fit in the garage. We have the tiniest garage on Earth, haha. 🙂

[@sharadynciota3225]

Thats why we got a tear drop (different brand) over a pop up/other type of trailer. it still feels like camping since there is no inside cooking or bathroom.

[@halroark1]

I completely agree. We’ve had our square drop trailer (MyMiniTrailer Serenity X model), Tilly, since June 2021 and we currently are taking it on its first major road trip from NY to Louisville to New Orleans and back home to NY. That’s over 3000 miles and it’s doing GREAT. Did great camping in 7 NY and CT state parks last summer, too, for over three weeks. These sized trailers are easily the cheapest to purchase, own, maintain, repair, customize, furnish, use, insure, and store. And I’ll argue they are far superior in quality, too, compared with most rVs. They go everywhere and get into anything easily and are fun to use and own. We have Zero regrets and wish you much success with yours, too! PS Be sure to join the TD FB groups; they are great!

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

Hi Hal, that's great! We will look up your model as we haven't heard of it. Sounds like a wonderful adventure! We will join the Facebook group too. Thanks for the recommendation. :)

[@AmyJo5578]

We just bought a teardrop after renting one last summer. I am excited to make my discoveries on what we like and don't like. Your channel is helpful as we live in the PNW also. Thanks for the info.

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

Thanks so much, Amy Jo! We're glad it's helpful. How exciting for you! You'll have a lot of fun. 🙂

[@xxkphxx]

Bend Teardrop is building our custom teardrop right now! We hope to pick it up in May… and I can’t wait! Everything you said about the price point, convenience and not having to buy a big truck were the selling points for us too! Great video- it got me super excited for ours!! :)

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

Hi Kristi, that is so exciting! May will be here before you know it. We have had ours since October, 2021 and no problems with the trailer so far. It's been great! We're happy to answer any questions you have. Happy camping! 🙂

[@billleland957]

My kinda camping. Love the tall pines out there too.

[@magenta0225]

So happy to find your channel. We camp frequently, and see so many teardrops in the 25K range & above ..hard pill to swallow when you are still without a bathroom & a shower!!! We are leaning towards a set up like yours. I'll be curious to see how your rig holds up to dispersed camping, and how the electric heater works out. Currently we have a platform bed in our 4 runner, but get out in the cold to pee when t's cold is a real bummer, along with inability to sit up , once we are inside the car. Thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

Hi there, Thanks for finding us! We also didn't want to purchase an expensive teardrop without basic amenities like a bathroom. We're still working through the heating challenges and we'll probably need to buy some additional items like a jackery. It's been a learning process. We're definitely having fun with it. Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks! 🙂

[@magenta0225]

@@HighwaytoHoeftland When we first started camping we found a very inexpensive off brand 240 watt battery/charger, and really wish we had just sprung for the 1000 . We burn through power in one day with a 12v frig, and the trees often block our panels, or we don't want to babysit them :)

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

@@magenta0225 Good to know, thanks!

[@awesomedave8484]

Congratulations and thanks for sharing!

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

Thanks for watching, Dave! :)

[@CinkSVideo]

I’m switching from a SylvanSport GO that I used for five years to a teardrop. Gonna pick it up next month and spend the next ten days camping our way home. I wanted to keep the outdoor experience with a more simplified camp set up along with the hard sided sleep quarters. Very excited.

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

That's exciting! We are happy for you. We hope you enjoy your new teardrop as much as we like ours. 🤗

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Nice job guys! Love to see great teardrop content!

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

Thanks very much! 🙂

[@eutimiochavez415]

Looks like a Ben Roy great trailer enjoy thank you. For posting , ur right that all u need big trailer are a pain in the but ?

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

Hi Eutimio, our trailer is called the Bend Teardrop Trailer. It's made in Central Oregon. It's all we need for our weekend trips. Thanks!

[@kevinhannah8636]

HI, Love your choice of trailer. I rented one from Bend Teardrop in August and loved the simplicity of it and my Subaru Forester will tow it. After a lot of thought I ordered one to be delivered in March or April. We live near Salem having just moved from AZ (4 years) and WA (many years). We are both retired looking to explore the PNW. We are coming from a Class C (10 years) and thought we wanted more room so then a Class A (1 year). The Class A was a money pit, very complex machine and always breaking something. I am looking forward to the teardrop. Enjoy you channel and will follow you for your ideas and adventures.

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

Hi, thanks so much for the follow! I'm glad to learn you're a fellow Bend Teardrop enthusiast.👍 We are having a ton of fun with the teardrop so far. No issues with the trailer, (although we just got it about 3 weeks ago). It seems very solid. I used to travel around as a kid in a class C RV as well. Those were the days. 🙂 Also, welcome to Oregon! Thanks again for your note and feel free to ask any questions about the teardrop. I'm happy to respond. -Kristin

[@kristinceleste7856]

Love the teardrop! 🙂

[@michaelhoeft9638]

Great Trip!

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

It really was, thanks!

[@VinceDiaz]

Nice trailer. Great video!

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

Thanks very much, Vince!

[@lindaverderosa9589]

Hi! We just bought a second-hand teardrop trailer YESTERDAY! We slept it in (in our driveway, lol). Super comfy! Very similar to yours, same size, even same color. Question: do teardrop trailers need to be REGISTERED? INSURED? We’re newbee’s … any advice is appreciated. Thanks so much! … Linda and Tommy, Staten Island, NY.

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

Hi Linda and Tommy, Congrats on your teardrop trailer purchase! Regarding the insurance and registration, each state has different laws. In Oregon, small trailers under a certain weight don't have to be registered. We do have insurance on our trailer. It's not too expensive and provides good peace of mind. We're not sure about NY. You might want to check with your local Department of Motor Vehicles to make sure you are in compliance. Congrats again! You'll have so many fun adventures! 🙂

[@lindaverderosa9589]

@@HighwaytoHoeftland Thanks so much for the info! We are looking forward to our first adventure. Cute dog!

[@gravityslave6277]

Affordability? $13,000...ooff! That sounds very high. You can pick up a nice Jayco with all the amenities for that price no? Good points otherwise. Me and my gf managed to find a used 2018 Runaway RangeRunner for $5k. I think we got very lucky.

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

Wow, that's a great deal! We like the Runaway trailers from what we've seen on KZbin. Congrats :)

[@marie3919]

Great price

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

We were pleased with the price, too. Teardrop trailers are getting more expensive these days. 🙂

[@Steve-yo4ld]

Did I miss something, who is the builder of your trailer?😉

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

Hi Steve, the builder is Dave and crew with Bend Teardrop Trailer. 👍🙂

[@Steve-yo4ld]

@@HighwaytoHoeftland Thank you very much, been shopping a longtime for something that doesn't break the Bank!!!👍

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

That's how we felt, too!

[@induction7895]

What is the mpg drop towing this trailer?

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

Hello, our Honda Ridgeline gets about 18 mpg currently. Mike thinks it might go to 16 mpg when towing, but we haven't been paying close attention.

[@induction7895]

@@HighwaytoHoeftland Thank you. I take it as, “not too bad to be noticeable”.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

Wow, inflation at it's finest! I bought a brand new 22 foot travel trailer in 2013 for $15K. I am converting my full size cargo van into a camper van though for quick camping trips. Towing does slow things down.

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

$15K for a 22 footer sounds like a great deal! The camper van sounds fun. We were thinking about getting a van before we purchased the teardrop, but they're so expensive and we're not good with DIY projects. Happy camping!

[@2-old-Forthischet]

@@HighwaytoHoeftland prior to buying that trailer, $15K would normally only get a 15-18 footer. I bought my van used and searched high and low. I found this van two counties over from where I live. It's just a basic cargo van but that's what I was looking for, nothing fancy.

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

@@2-old-Forthischet That's a good find. It sounds like you have fun adventures ahead with your van. 👍

[@TheInanna1212]

Where can you find this teardrop trailer?

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

Hi Inanna, It's called a Bend Teardrop Trailer and the company is located in Bend Oregon. www.bendteardrop.com

[@MIAMIC70]

The music, stop with the garbage and overly loud music in your video!

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

Thanks for the feedback. It's one of our more popular videos, so it seems some people are enjoying it, but we will consider what you said. Have a good day.

[@flaxjimdiaz9989]

@@HighwaytoHoeftland great job

[@HighwaytoHoeftland]

@@flaxjimdiaz9989 Thanks 🙂