We're not well-versed in trailer terminology, so we didn't realize "teardrops" were such a niche. They're small trailers, shaped like a droplet, with just enough room for a bed and maybe a table. But a lot of them open up on the back end to reveal some adorable, itty bitty kitchens. See more below.
We saw the one above at Sunset magazine, and while it lacks burners or a sink, it is decidedly more glamorous than preparing your sandwich on the ground while camping. And we're pretty sure they have electrical outlets, which means you can plug in a slow cooker, coffee maker, or microwave. We love the paper towel holder.
Here's one with a mini refrigerator and a TV!
And the cabinets on this one look nicer than some rental apartments.
We're sort of in love with these wee trailers and their kitchens. Anyone ever been in one?
Related: Trailer, RV, and Garbage Truck: Very Mobile Kitchens
(Images: E. Spencer Toy/Sunset; Big Woody Campers; Nick's Teardrop Trailer Page)
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Oh, those are deeply adorable. If I had a car, I would want one of those to attach to it.
Is it just me, or wouldn't having a fully usable kitchen defeat the entire purpose of camping?
@gussiebuns:
...well, depends what you get out of camping, I guess. But me, while I can take or leave the electricity, I really do miss the van we had as kids, with the camping stove clamped down and plumbed into a calorgas cylinder, and a wee little sink that drained into a plastic barrel. Still had to pour water from cans, mind, but just the part where things were at working-height and the drainage took care of itself, that was pretty much solid gold.
I dunno about these, though. They're cute, but strike me as a bad idea from a weather perspective. Are they meant for places where it doesn't rain in summer? ('scuse my ignorance, I think the US has places like that?)
I saw those trailers for sale in the Sundance catalog years ago. They were mucho $$ though! But, I Love them!
They would make for a rockin' tailgate, this is for sure.
I ride horses and something like this would be excellent for a weekend horseshow. Even if you got a hotel room for the AC and the shower, being able to cook, and drink, would be lovely!
We had one in Australia and it was amazing, we'd stop at markets & farm stands and then cook on the spot, a great way to meet folks during our travels. I'd love to have one here in the U.S. for travels, tailgates and cookoffs.
We rented that itty bitty kitchen recently and drove up and down the Northern California Coast. It is amazing and we even have our next road trip booked. You can read all about it here http://chezus.com/2011/06/27/chipotle-grilled-corn/ & http://chezus.com/2011/07/10/campfire-roasted-beet-salad-2/
Highly recommend it!!