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How to Build Your Own DIY Camper Trailer in 9 Simple Steps

If you’ve ever dreamed about hitting the road with a camper YOU built yourself — you’re in the right place.

Building a DIY teardrop camper or small trailer might seem intimidating at first. But trust us, it’s a project anyone can take on with the right plans and a little determination. We know because we’ve helped thousands of first-time builders in 63+ countries do just that.

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DIY Feature - Sean Stevens

After years of camping in tents, they were just… over it. Tired of wrestling with wet tarps, jamming gear into every inch of the car, and always realizing something important got left behind. What they really wanted was a setup that made camping easier, something that stayed packed, ready to go, and didn’t come with so many headaches. A trailer sounded perfect. But after checking out options like the Bushwhacker, the quality didn’t match the price. That’s when they decided: forget buying one, building it was the way to go.

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13 Things Smart Campers Never Forget

This isn’t about bringing more. It’s about bringing better. Here are 13 camping essentials we bring on every trip, whether we’re boondocking deep in the woods or parking the trailer at a cozy campground

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DIY Feature - Andy Eubank

Andy and his wife have always loved camping, from years of tent camping to family adventures in a pop-up and travel trailer. As they approach empty-nester life, they’re craving the simplicity of primitive camping and boondocking — without the stress of towing or maintaining a big camper. After lots of research, they found Wander Tears and loved the idea of building a lightweight, off-road capable trailer themselves. So, they jumped right in.

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DIY Feature - Scott Wells

Scott has been camping in a rooftop tent for the past couple of years but wanted something more convenient and comfortable. Building a teardrop camper seemed like the perfect upgrade and a fun project to take on.

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DIY Feature - Dan Muladore

Dan and his wife used to camp with tents and backpacks, but after having kids, they changed things up. Car camping worked for a while, and a rooftop tent was a good step. Now that the kids are bigger, they wanted more space. A teardrop trailer felt like the right move—still simple, but with more comfort and room.

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DIY Feature -Carl Webster

After an unforgettable campervan trip, Carl and his wife dreamed of camping anywhere with their dog, Kobi —without the limits of a rental. That’s when they decided to build their own teardrop camper using Wander Tears DIY plans. Seven weekends later, their tiny camper was ready for adventure!

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DIY Feature -Wayne Berrey

They love camping and being outdoors but often travel north to escape the Texas heat. While at a Texas campground, they discovered a DIY TCC gathering and were warmly welcomed by Randall and Mechelle. Inspired by the creative homemade campers and the sense of community, they saw how camping could stay authentic while adding comforts like AC. With resources like Wander Tears, they were instantly hooked.

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Gift Guide for Outdoorsy People

Looking for the perfect gift for the outdoor or camping lovers in your family? Look no further! We prioritize experiences over things, and these gifts will help make your camping experiences even better!

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DIY Feature -Don Guth

In 2022, Maria and I drove 6,260 miles from Sarasota to Homer, Alaska, enjoying incredible scenery, food, and the outdoors. Inspired by the RVs we saw, we sought a compact, kayak-friendly trailer for easier travel. Wander Tears trailers were the perfect fit—our adventure capsule for years to come!

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DIY Feature -Jeff Brinker

Jeff has always been enamored with seeing teardrops and RVs driving down the road and the past several summers they have been driving from NJ to Montana to spend a few weeks there. He figured it would be easier to have a camper with them rather than having to check into hotel on the drive out.

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DIY Feature - Barbara Owen

Barbara has always been drawn to a less is more lifestyle. She knew her car wouldn’t be able to tow a big camper so that’s when she decided a teardrop trailer would be the answer.

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DIY Feature - Scott & Brittany

During a search for camping equipment, Scott and Brittany discovered what a teardrop camper was. Soon after, they found us, Wander Tears, on YouTube and realized that DIY was something they could do!

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