TEARDROP TRAILERS
Teardrop trailers are tiny, which makes them perfect for storing and towing, but in terms of comfort and versatility, some will find them limited. Put simply, they are a covered bed on wheels, with more upmarket ones featuring a compact kitchen and possibly even a handbasin.
The average teardrop provides a small doorway, which opens to reveal a large, wall-to-wall double bed, a window, an air vent and perhaps a little storage space… but not that much more.
You won’t be able to stand up inside a teardrop, but you can tow it with a Mini or a Cinquecento – and you’ll definitely attract admiring/bemused looks.
For daytime living, you will really need an awning or a gazebo (unless you want to spend all day in bed). But for many, that enhanced outdoor living is all part of the teardrop’s appeal.
Step out of the trailer and go around to the sloping back and you’ll often find a cleverly concealed selection of facilities. This might include a camping-style stove, some storage, and even a basin and food prep space.
Basically, tiny teardrops are for the more robust caravanning types, who appreciate sleeping under cover in a solid structure, but don’t need all of their home comforts when they tour.
Another point to bear in mind is that as caravan prices rise, these brilliantly packaged mini-tourers often offer good value. We particularly like the futuristic Mink, which combines comfort and towing practicality with super-cool space age looks that should seduce even the most fervent anti-caravanner.
Mink’s robust design makes it a true ‘go-anywhere’ camper. Its porthole door opens to reveal a queen-sized double bed, a child’s bunk and optional heating, all in a very cosy interior. A full kitchen facility is accessible at the rear.
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