DIY Feature - Carter Hopkins
Carter has always wanted an off-road camper. After considering buying one for years, he realized he would regret it if he missed the chance to build it himself!
DIY Feature - Ryan Krenke
On a quest to hike 1000+ miles and with some new travel plans in his future, Ryan thought there was no better companion to help him complete these tasks than a teardrop trailer.
DIY Feature - Hayden and Emma
After working with Danny for a bit, Hayden and Emma set off to build their own teardrop in Australia. Although, it’s not your average teardrop camper, it’s actually an outdoor taproom!
DIY Feature - Andrew
Andrews reason for wanting a teardrop is one of the main reasons we built ours, convenience! He always thought that it would be so convenient to go camping at a moments notice, with everything already packed in the trailer.
DIY Feature - Jake and Shelbie Long
Jake and Shelbie's main reason for wanting a teardrop was for the freedom to go away at any time and enjoy the outdoors. They have a few things left to finish in the galley and then their teardrop will be complete. They are so close to being able to live out their dreams.
Top 10 Teardrop Upgrades
These are our top 10 favorite add-ons that we believe level up your teardrop camping experience. From a spare tire to adding a whole other room, we’ve got you covered!
DIY Feature - Chris Paul
Ready for a challenge, Chris decided to start a teardrop build! With the help of his 1 and 3 year old performing daily inspections on his work, he's almost ready for a family camping trip after using our DIY Teardrop trailer plans!
DIY Feature - Ian Schumacher
Ian's reason for wanting a Teardrop was very similar to ours, the flexibility of being able to go just about anywhere.
DIY Feature - Renee Smith & Chris Harrison
2020 brought new hobbies for Renee and Chris, one of them being fly-fishing. After multiple 3 hour trips to the river and staying in cheap hotels they realized it was starting to add up. That's when they decided to build their our own camper to support their fly-fishing habits.
DIY Feature - Dave McWilliam
After spending years traveling and camping on a BMW motorcycle, Dave wanted a change. Although he thought the motorcycle trips were fun and exhilarating, the risk and limitations of motorcycle camping led him to search for an alternative. That’s when he found teardrop trailers.
What Axle is Right for your Teardrop Trailer?
So you want to build a teardrop? Here are the three main options for a suitable trailer chassis.
5 EASY ways to save money on a road trip
Are you planning your next road trip, but are a little concerned about these high gas prices and what that may mean for your wallet? We just got back from a month on the road and have a few tips for you to enjoy your time in nature, without constantly checking that bank account.
DIY Feature - Shandy Floyd
Sleeping on the ground can get old after years of doing it. When you want to sleep in a dry cozy shelter but don’t want a huge RV, a Teardrop is the way to go. Shandy figured that out and started to build!
What’s New with Wander Tears
Our biggest goal is to inspire and help get more people outside and into a teardrop trailer, whether you want to build a DIY teardrop yourself or have us make a custom camper for you. In this August update of our blog we will be sharing some exciting thing for the future of our teardrop company and what you can expect from us personally.
DIY Feature - Mike O
What do you do when your family doesn’t like to camp in a tent? You build a Teardrop trailer! That’s what Mike @longwalkshortlegs did. He’s almost 60 years old and finally made the decision that would allow them to road trip to all of the National Parks.
DIY Feature - Josh and Haley Haneline
The start of looking for teardrop trailers happened after Josh saw one parked in storage. He came across our YouTube video when researching and said, "I can do that.”
DIY Feature - Jeff & Jess
Wanting to travel off grid and be able to unhitch and drive places from a central campsite, the teardrop seemed like a perfect fit for Jeff and his fiancés lifestyle.
DIY Feature - John Harback
John has always wanted a teardrop trailer but he thought they were so expensive for something so small, that's when he realized he had the skills to build one himself.
DIY Feature - Ethan Warren
Ethan originally wanted to build a teardrop trailer to rent out and make some extra money. But after a lot of hard work, he decided to use it for himself and is now on a 3 month road trip with his DIY camper!
DIY Feature - Keenan Reynolds
After a cross-country road trip with his wife, Keenan realized how much they loved the road and quickly discovered the community of teardrop builders. He thought that he could definitely build one of these, especially with his dads help! Keenan mentioned this idea to his dad, and he quickly offered to gift him an old utility trailer he had lying around.