The Ultimate DIY Camper Plans
What People Are Saying:
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“There are a lot of resources, YouTube videos, and social media groups to review. I will caution that some of the information shared in public forums is neither sound building practices or even safe. However, I felt confident with Wander Tears plans because they didn't leave anything out and I now have an amazing finished product.”
-Ryan
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“The plans made it possible. We would not have even started this process without the Wander Tears plans because they were the only ones we found that made us feel capable of actually doing it.”
-Lauren & Anna
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“Get Danny’s plans! We would not have been able to make so much progress in two weeks without a rock solid set of directions, the cut list or the sketch up model. The whole process has been so much fun and having all the information we needed easily accessible was the secret to our success!”
-Ali
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“All the parts were laid out with links to purchase them and there are descriptions to help walk you through the process of complex sections of the build. The pictures and dimensioned drawings were also a huge help!”
-Ethan
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“The plans were a great resource to get started and a wonderful guide along the way. The addition of the wiring diagram was extremely helpful. The embedded “warnings” about what to avoid doing were major time savers. The plans saved me at least 20 hours of time spent planning. Well worth it!”
-Luke
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“Finding the going easy using the plans. They are a huge time save and easy to understand. I am really enjoying the build.”
-Charlie
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“Buying the plans and going for it is my best advice. Once you get plans, the recourses you need along the way are available to you. I was blown away that several times I had questions and Danny and Paige made a video to show how it was done. I do not know anybody else that offers that kind of support!”
-Chris
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“This is aimed at the person considering building a teardrop and does not have a lot of experience with wood working. If on the fence... get the plans and give it a try. With these plans, you can build something that safely travels the country.”
-John
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“I can only recommend this product. With it you save all the mistakes that one can make when starting in the world of Tiny Campers but leaving the space to put your own stamp and design adaptations to have the Squaredrop of your dreams. These plans are just the beginning of a project, style of travel and the billions of stories that you will live with it. Go for it and enjoy the ride!”
-JuanPablo
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“Having the plans really decreased my build time. I was nervous to begin working on it previously since I had no idea where to begin. But the plans put everything out there and made it a relatively simple project.”
-Jessie
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“There wasn't anything taken for granted. I didn't have to weigh through dozens of opinions and techniques on building and could concentrate on hand crafting a professional looking product.”
-Ryan
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“Having the plans will take you to the right timing, the right use of materials, the right tools and will avoid any waste of time and money. Everything is there. The plans are easy to understand and visually helpful.”
-Eric
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“The plans are great, really easy to follow! The Facebook page that comes with buying plans as a resource of other building from the same plans is invaluable and being able to ask questions and get quick responses is so valuable.”
-Keenan
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“Having the plans gave me a lot more confidence to actually go ahead and build the trailer in the first place. I made modifications, but because I had the plans I was more sure if what I could change and what I should leave alone. I'm sure if I hadn't had the plans I would have taken a lot longer and maybe given up on it altogether.”
-Shandy
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“Using plans definitely cut down on the timeline quite a bit. The amount of research I would have had to do to replicate these plans would have been a monumental undertaking.“
-Josh
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“I would have not been able to build my teardrop without them.”
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“This was a great DIY project, a lot of fun to build. The drawings saved alot of time a lot of trial and errors no doubt!”
-Matthew
Turn MONTHS into MINUTES.
Hundreds of DIYers like you have taken action on their dreams of building a tiny camper. Start building immediately, without the months of research and planning it takes to design and build a professional-grade camper.
The average time spent building a high-quality teardrop camper without plans is 12 months. That includes 4 to 6 months of learning, planning, and designing.
With these plans, you can expect your first camping trip in 4 months or less!
OUR STORY:
When we built our first DIY teardrop we spent countless hours doing research, learning new design programs, watching YouTube videos, and studying forums. We didn’t want to just build a trailer, we wanted to create a basecamp on wheels that was esthetic, functional, and high quality. We wanted something that would last.
Since our first build we have perfected our designs and improved our methods. After personally building 30+ campers, we put everything in an easy to follow document. We created the plans we WISH we had as first time builders.
Fast track your build and build it right the first time!
Why Wander Tears?
We've Been in your Shoes!
When we first decided to build a teardrop, we wanted to use preexisting plans. But everything we found wasn’t up to our standard. So we put in the work. We did months of research, learned CAD, designed our ideal camper, and perfected our methods. We put in the time so you don’t have to!
Resources and Materials
One of the most valuable parts of our plans is the cut list. This takes your project from dream to reality in a fraction of the time. Once everything is cut, your teardrop goes together like a puzzle. You’ll be surprised how quickly you’re able to complete this project!
Support Throughout the Process
When you build with Wander Tears, we want to see your teardrop come to life. After purchasing our Vaga plans you are invited to join our exclusive online community with others who are building from, or have completed their builds, using the same plans.
“I cannot say enough how incredibly helpful the plans have been for us along the journey. I knew we found something special with the plans when I first saw them, but I could not imagine they would be this valuable.
Beyond the immense time saving in research and planning - the plans and build community has given us a sense of security as we take on each step.”
— Jeff & Jess
DIY Vaga build on a Wander Tears Trailer Frame
FAQ
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Yes, all of our DIY teardrop plans include the trailer frame specs, as well as options for purchasing a frame.
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The Vaga is our classic teardrop design. It includes space for a queen mattress in the cabin, with a full hatch, galley, and space for a cooler slide. The Renegade is a bit more simple to build, as the length requires only one sheet of plywood. The cabin also includes space for a queen mattress and storage shelf, with a half hatch galley in the back. Compare the models more here!
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Most likely! With a heavy duty steel frame, the Vaga and Renegade models have a dry weight around 1300lbs. The Hopper weights <900lbs. Most cars are able to tow our campers. Check the specs with your specific car to be certain.
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Yes, we have had DIYers modify the Vaga Plans to be longer by adding the extra two feet in the center of the camper, keeping the front and back curves the same.
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All of our DIY Plans, Guides, and Resources are for personal use only. Please read the Personal Use Terms and Conditions for more information. If you are wanting to build and sell teardrops, you need an additional commercial license to use our models and plans. Please email daniel@wandertears.com
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Disclaimer:
All plans, guides, and models are for personal use only and are subject to our Personal Use Terms and Conditions. Personal use means non-commercial use of the model for display on personal websites and computers, or making image prints or video copies for personal use. All plans, guides, and models may not be used in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, collect fees, or receive any form of remuneration. All plans, guides, and models may not be used in advertising. All plans, guides, and models may not be resold, relicensed, or sub-licensed.
Title and ownership, and all rights now and in the future, of and for all plans, guides, and models remain exclusively with Wander Tears, LLC.