What’s New with Wander Tears
May, 2022
Hey guys, we’re back with a new “Whats New with Wander Tears” where we give you a little insight in to our lives and what Wander Tears has been up to lately.
We get asked a lot why we sell completed teardrop trailers, but also have DIY plans for people to build theirselves. The truth is, our teardrop completely changed our lives. It allowed us to travel SO MUCH more than ever before, and we spend far less money on accommodations and food. With these different options, we hope to get as many people in a teardrop and out into nature as possible!
US
Well we missed last month’s version of this blog series, if that’s any indication of how busy we are…
Last month was Paige’s 30 birthday! Between custom teardrop builds, we headed down to her home town in Florida and celebrated with some much needed beach time! Nola was also pumped to run through the water again.
As soon as we got back from our trip, we joined a local club with a pool in preparation of the South Carolina summer heat. I’m not going to lie, It was a bit of an investment. But we’ve learned that investing in the things that make you happy is the reason to make money in the first place! So when we’re not building teardrops or working on Wander Tears, Danny is probably playing on the diving board.
Finally we’ve been a guest on a few Podcasts lately! It’s been really cool to connect with people from all over, and have conversations with like minded people. In our day to day life when we tell people that we build teardrop campers and help DIYers to build their own, we usually get a confused look. So it’s refreshing to sit down and talk with like minded people who live with intention and love to be outdoors! Once the podcasts come out I will link them here!
Builds
We bought a CNC router! This piece of equipment is going to be so great for the Wander Tears community. Not only does this means our lead time is going to decrease quite a bit so we can get more people into custom campers in less time, but we have some exciting things coming for you DIYers…
Also, we had one custom teardrop head up to New Jersey for a family of three, another one headed out for a 4 month trip, and we have a few currently being built! You can check out our models and all the customizations here.
Did you know we have a $500 US military discount off our custom builds?
DIY
Plans
We love seeing DIYers building their own teardrops using our plans across the globe! When you get our detailed DIY plans your are also invited to our private build community on Facebook. This is where DIYers share their progress and can ask any questions related to building their teardrop.
Something very cool that has also come from the group is individuals from different countries sharing information on where to get materials and parts that are more difficult to find outside of the US. (Our DIY plans include links and part numbers for all materials, however some companies doing ship internationally).
DIY Plans are available for the Renegade, Vaga, and Hopper models. We also have added a 3D Vaga model with layers to our DIY page so you can easily manipulate the free 3D Vaga model to better visualize the components. (This model is included in the DIY Plans).
We are working on plans for a 5’x10’ teardrop! The design is complete, but we are still working on getting all the cut lists, materials lists, links, and steps perfect before releasing them. Stay tuned if you’re looking for the extra space or have a bigger family!
Be sure to check out our other blog posts to see some of our featured DIYers. We also share a lot of our DIYer’s progress on Instagram in our feed and in our stories!
Trailer Frames
We’ve been getting more and more orders for trailer frames for DIY builds! Your frame is one of the most important parts of your teardrop build. You want a strong foundation that can take you wherever you want to wander. Unfortunately, finding a quality trailer frame can also be one of the trickiest parts of the build process.
If you’re looking for a heavy duty trailer frame, check ours out here! A few of DIYers have already picked up their frames from us for their builds, and we can’t wait to see their progress! Just like our teardrops, frames can be customized to meet your vision. From a basic frame to a fully off-road with wheels to match your vehicle.
All trailer frames come with a VIN, Bill of Sale, and Certificate of Origin which will make your life much easier when it comes time to register your teardrop.
Social Media
The best place to check us out on social media is Instagram. We post EVERY day and always try to add value for those building a camper or trying to decide if a teardrop is right for them. We also just hope to inspire people to live with more intention. It’s easy to stay in your comfort zone and dream about “some day”. But we want you to achieve those dreams and make them your reality!
If you are wanting longer videos with more information, check out our YouTube! We’d love to have you subscribe to our channel so you can see every time we post a new video. Check out our Vaga Tour and Renegade Tour. We honestly have not been posting as much as we would like to be, but we’re putting steps in action to get back to our bimonthly schedule! If there is anything specific you would like to see, let us know!
We are also on Facebook and TikTok if you prefer those platforms. As always, we truly appreciate every like, comment, share, and save as it helps our content reach more people organically who may find it helpful!
Rent
We have a few rentals coming up soon! Wander Tears now has two trailers for rent! We have our personal Vaga model and a Renegade model available. This is the perfect opportunity if you are considering building or buying a teardrop but want to try one out first, or if you’re just looking to have a heck of a time camping in a tiny trailer! And, it comes with UNLIMITED MILES! So you can use a teardrop camper the way it’s meant to be used. Check out the details here!
That is all we have for this months update! We hope you have an awesome month! Happy building, and spend plenty of time outdoors!
“You should be scared of taking risks and pursuing something meaningful, but you should be more afraid of staying in the where you are if it’s making you miserable.”
