The Ultimate Teardrop Trailer and Micro RV Manufacturers List (2022) - Changing Gears (2024)

Welcome to our list of teardrop trailer and micro camper manufacturers!

If you’re looking for our list of other RV manufacturers, please go here!

WhoIsIncluded On This List?

This page is dedicated to listing North American specialty manufacturers of teardrop trailers and micro campers (we list Canadian manufacturers with a U.S. presence.

We include both factory-direct and dealer-only brands. We also include low-volume manufacturers and custom builders with products not available in all areas.

Many of these builders are members of the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). Many are not, however, and are not certified or qualified by any third-party agency.

Acceptable RV types are:

• Teardrops
• Boxdrops
• Canned hams

Other expandable, tent and pop-up units are listed the main RV manufacturers page.

Who Isn’t Included On This List?

We do not include mom n’ pop operations who only produce teardrop trailers or micro campers on a part-time basis. We also do not include ultra-low-volume high-end custom builders or brands who have gone out of business (which, unfortunately, is a very long list when it comes to teardrops).

We also do not include larger brands that produce teardrop campers as part of their product lineup. These brands include:

• Braxton Creek
• Escape – KZ
• Flagstaff
• Geo Pro – Rockwood
• Jayco Jay Feather Micro
• InTech RV
• Little Guy
• No Boundaries
• NuCamp
• Roulottes Prolite
• R-Pod – Forest River
• Safari Condo
• Sunset Park RV

You can find more information on these brands and their product at our Ultimate RV Manufacturers List.

Eenie Meenie … (What Teardrop Builder to Choose??)

The teardrop trailer industry is as different from regular RVs are RVs are from automobiles!

Outside of a few major manufacturers like Little Guy, NuCamp and InTech, the industry is made up of hole-in-the-wall operations. These builders are scattered across the country – look hard enough, and you’ll probably find one in your state! Most sell factory direct and either advertise (or will consider) custom models.

Working with a small operation – as small as one master builder or a team of five or six – has its pros and cons.

Pros

• Custom features! Get the camper you want.
• Excellent interior craftsmanship.

Cons

• Limited warranty support
• Higher upfront cost
• Less engineering expertise

As a rule, small builders tend to excel in regard to woodworking and basic craftsmanship, such as cabinetry and frame design. Many come from a background in the trades. However, some builders may struggle with RV-specific designs or challenges, such as front window installation, hatch sealing, interior A/C installation, skylights, and electrical wiring.

It is recommended to work with a builder with at least three years of experience. Plus, a company should share basic wiring schematics and floorplans of their campers.

Ask how the campers are made. One type (aluminum-sided vs fiberglass) isn’t superior to the other. Look for CNC-cut furniture and professionally welded chassis frames.

Aero Teardrops is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Oregon and has been in operation since 2015. The company is owned by family or private ownership.

Aero Teardrops offers both production and custom models. Their classic style is retro-inspired with sheet metal aluminum siding.

Aero Teardropsoffers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Steel, Steel H/C

Canned Hams:

• Sellwood

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

American Teardrop is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in California and has been in operation since 2020. The company is owned by family or private ownership.

Aero Teardrops offers both production and custom models. They offer simple classic teardrops with an emphasis on affordability, customization, and quality.

American Teardropoffers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Osprey, Falcon, Merlin, Eagle, Harrier

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Bean is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Utah and has been in operation since 2018. The company is owned by Sterling ATM.

Bean offers both production and custom models. They offer one-piece fiberglass teardrops with an emphasis on manufacturing quality and rugged durability.

Beanoffers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Bean Stock, Classic Bean, Mean Bean, Meaner Bean

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Big Woody is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Wisconsin and has been in operation since UNKNOWN. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Big Woody offers custom models. They build ’40s and ’50s-inspired retro teardrops made from wood, inside and out! Most of their units are quite small, either 4′ and 5′ wide.

Big Woody also offers plans and kits.

Big Woodyoffers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Ultimate, Deluxe, U-Finish

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Camp Inn is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Wisconsin and has been in operation since 2001. The company is owned by Petenwell Ind. LLC.

Campin Inn offers factory-direct custom models. They pioneered the Raindrop style of micro trailer, a profile that has remained popular since its inception. And their parts and assembly process are built to marine-grade standards.

Camp Innoffers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• 560 Raindrop, 550 Teardrop

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Cedar Ridge is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Kentucky and has been in operation since UNKNOWN. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Cedar Ridge offers factory-direct custom models. The VEGA teardrop is a classic teardrop built with composite foam panels and a wood-finished interior. Off-road packages are available.

Cedar Ridgeoffers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Vega

Expedition Cargo Trailers:

• Altair

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Colorado Teadrops is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Colorado and has been in operation since 2014. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Colorado offers factory-direct custom models. They build classic aluminum-sided teardrops built for on- and off-road adventures.

Colorado Teardropsoffers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Basedrop, Canyonland, Canyonland Pinnacle, Mount Massive, the Summit, the Summit Pinacle

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Escapod is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Utah and has been in operation since 2014. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Escapod offers factory-direct custom models. Proud of their trademark phrase, “the best damn camper known to man,” produces adventure-ready composite teardrop trailers with a unique, modern aesthetic.

Escapodoffers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Topo, Topo2

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Gateway Teardrops is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Arkansas and has been in operation since 2014. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Gateway Teardrops offers factory-direct custom models with base packages. They produce classic aluminum-sided teardrops with an emphasis on affordability and high-quality materials.

Gateway Teardropsoffers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Galley, Utility

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Helio is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Canada and has been in operation since 2018. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Helio offers production models with base packages. They produce mini sleeper trailers (suitable for motorcycles) and teardrops with fiberglass monocoque shells and a solid aluminum chassis.

Heliooffers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• HE3, O

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

High Camp Trailers is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Oregon and has been in operation since 2017. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

High Camp Trailers offers custom, factory-direct models with base packages. They produce classic aluminum-sided teardrops with an emphasis on modern design and peerless craftsmanship.

High Camp Trailersoffers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Base/custom

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Hiker Trailers is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Colorado and has been in operation since 2014. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Hiker Trailers offers both production (distributed through a small dealer network) and factory-direct models. They produce classic aluminum-sided “squarebacks” with an emphasis on affordability and adventure.

Hiker Trailers offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Highway Deluxe, Mid-Range, Mid-Range XL Off-Road, Extreme Off-Road

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Hutte Hut is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in California and has been in operation since 2011. The company is owned by Sprouting Sprocket.

Hutte Hut offers factory-direct models. The company sells a single ultra-modern spin on the classic teardrop, a marine wood cabin atop an aluminum space frame. Prices start at $63,900 and up.

Hutte Hut offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Base

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Hyk Outdoors is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Missouri and has been in operation since 2018. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Hyk Outdoors offers factory-direct, custom and rental models. The company sells classic aluminum-sided, wood-finished teardrop campers with an emphasis on affordability and ruggedness.

Hyk Outdoors offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Ridgerunner, TrailRunner

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

MeerKat a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in California and has been in operation since 2016. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

MeerKat offers factory-direct and custom models. The company sells aluminum-sided and molded fiberglass micro campers with an emphasis on ease of living and ownership community.

MeerKat offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• CampKat

Mini Travel Trailers:

• MeerKat

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

New Wave is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Ohio and has been in operation since 2013. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

New Wave offers factory-direct and custom models. The company sells a single aluminum-sided “squareback” with an emphasis on minimalism, affordability, and easy maintenance.

New Wave offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• 5×8 Base

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Oregon Trail’r is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Ohio and has been in operation since 2012. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Oregon Trail’r offers factory-direct and custom models. The company sells high-end aluminum-sided and bedlinered teardrops with an emphasis on fine woodworking and off-road capability.

Oregon Trail’r offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• FronTear, TerraDrop Alpha, DoDrop Alpha, and DoDrop.

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Outbound Trailer is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Nebraska and has been in operation since 2019. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Outbound offers factory-direct and custom models. The company sells simple, affordable squareback teardrops and cargo utility trailers built on kit trailer frames.

Outbound Trailer offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers

• Outbound, Outbound Xtreme, T-Rex, Outbound XT

Cargo Trailers

• Sportsman

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Pathway Campers is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Nebraska and has been in operation since UNKNOWN. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Pathway Campers offers factory-direct and custom models. The company sells simple, affordable squareback teardrops for on and off-road use.

Pathway Campers offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Pathway Offroad, Pathway Deluxe

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Peewee Campers is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Tennessee and has been in operation since 2016. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Peewee Campers offers factory-direct and custom models. The company sells simple, affordable squareback teardrops, emphasizing minimalism and cheap costs of ownership.

Peewee Campers offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Small-Fry, Econo, Half Pint, Li’l Tripper, Big Tripper

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

RetroRide Campers is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Wisconsin and has been in operation since 2003. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

RetroRide Campers offers factory-direct and custom models. The company sells simple, affordable aluminum-sided teardrops with a flat rear hatch, from 4×8 to 5×10 sizes.

RetroRide Teardrops offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• 4×8, 5×8, 5×10

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Road Toad Campers is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Wisconsin and has been in operation since 2001. The company is owned by Petenwell Ind. LLC.

Road Toad Campers is a sister brand to Camp Inn. The company offers factory-direct and custom models. The company sells simple, affordable composite teardrops with an emphasis on lightweight design and reliable engineering.

Road Toad offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Abode, Totes

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Runaway Campers is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Florida and has been in operation since 2012. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Boasting the claim of “American’s most affordable mini camper,” Runaway Campers offers production, factory-direct and custom models. The company sells simple, affordable boxdrops with an emphasis on affordability and “softroad” agility.

Runaway Campers offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• CoolCamp, Range Runner, Venturist, Rouser

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Rustic Trail Teardrops is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in North Carolina and has been in operation since 2012. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

With over 700 campers built to date, Rustic Trail offers a full lineup of teardrop trailer sizes and styles. All are aluminum-sided mini campers: easy to tow, lightweight, and affordable.

Rustic Trailer Teardrops offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Koala Bear, Papa Bear, Grizzly Bear, Kodiak Stealth

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Sierra Madre (SM) Teardrops is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in California and has been in operation since 2018. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

SM offers custom and factory-direct teardrop trailers optimized for high-performance off-road use.

Sierra Madre Teardrops offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Classic, XT

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Silver Tears Campers is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Virginia and has been in operation since 2007. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Silver Tears Campers offers custom and factory-direct teardrop trailers optimized for beauty and durability. The company is best known for its $150,000 mahogany-exterior teardrop camper that first appeared in the 2012 Christmas version of Neiman Marcus fantasy gifts catalog.

Silver Tears Campers offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Woodie, Woodie Tailgater, Silver Cub, Silver Tear

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

So-Cal Teardrops is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in California and has been in operation since 2003. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

So-Cal Teardrops offers custom, production and factory-direct teardrop trailers. The company offers seven size platforms and campers at all price points. One of the oldest teardrop manufacturers, So-Cal builds tiny aluminum-sided campers for both on-and off-road use.

DBA Treeline Teardrop Trailers

So-Cal Teardrops offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Buzz, Buzz Off, Rover, Siera, Cal-Deluxe, Krawler, XS, Buzzard, Kascade

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Star City Teardrops is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Virginia and has been in operation since 2018. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Star City Teardrops offers custom and factory-direct teardrop trailers. The company offers three different size platforms for their aluminum-sided, plywood-structure classic teardrops with an emphasis on simplicity.

Star City Teardrops offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Adventure 48, Adventure 54, Adventure 60, Adventure 60 Deluxe

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

TC Teardrops is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Wisconsin and has been in operation since 2008. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

TC Teardrops offers custom and factory-direct teardrop trailers. The company offers several different size platforms for their aluminum-sided, plywood-structure teardrops. Their design sports a unique “flatback” hatch design and focus on off-road capability.

TC Teardrops offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Oasis, Original, Overland, ORE

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Teardrops NW is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Oregon and has been in operation since 2009. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Teardrops NW offers custom, rental, and factory-direct teardrop trailers. The company focuses on off-road capable classic teardrops with fully boxed steel frames, aluminum siding and tons of custom features.

Teardrops NW offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Scout, Recon, Ranger, Commander, Trek, Sojourn

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

TetonX is a mini camper trailer RV manufacturer based in Wyoming and has been in operation since 2009. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

TetonX offers custom and factory-direct mini camper trailers. The company focuses on extreme off-road capable “squareback” teardrops with pop-up roofs and sidewall slideouts.

TetonX offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Mini Campers:

• Hybrid, Porter

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

The Teardrop Trailer is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Canada and has been in operation since 2013. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

The Teardrop Trailer offers custom and factory-direct teardrop trailers. Their designs are modern replicas of the original ‘drops from the ’30s and ’40s, complete with aluminum siding and beautiful galley cabinetry. The company focuses on affordability and versatility.

The Teardrop Trailer offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Tin Top Woody, The Silver Bullet, Diamond in the Rough, Diamond Deluxe

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Three Feathers Manufacturing is a teardrop trailer and mini camper RV manufacturer based in Oregon and has been in operation since 2013. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Three Feathers Manufacturing offers custom and factory-direct teardrop trailers and mini campers. They build a wide variety of campers, from expedition cargo trailers to convertible camper trailers.

Three Feathers Manufacturing offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Trailhead, Outfitter 1, Backpacker 2XT, Backpacker 2, Pinecone, Pinecone XT

Mini Campers:

• BaseCamp 4

Cargo Trailers:

• Pig

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Timberleaf Trailers is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Colorado and has been in operation since 2015. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Timberleaf Trailers offers production, custom and factory-direct teardrop trailers and mini campers. They build a wide variety of classic plywood+aluminum teardrop campers, all beautifully crafted with uncompromising woodworking workmanship.

Timberleaf Trailers offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Classic, Pika, Kestrel

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Tiny Camper Company is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Florida and has been in operation since 2012. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

The Tiny Camper Company offers custom and factory-direct teardrop trailers and mini campers. They build on 4×8, 5×8, and 6×8 platforms, offering both classic aluminum-siding and extra-rugged Rhino bedliner finishes. Their designs emphasize affordability and off-road capability.

Tiny Camper Company offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Sleeper, Rugged Rhino, Kong, Skunk Ape

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Tiny Trailer is a teardrop trailer RV builder based in Oregon and has been in operation since 2012. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Tiny Trailer offers custom teardrop trailers. The company offers a single 4×8 classic teardrop camper with beautiful interior woodworking – almost a spitting image of the vintage teardrops from the early ’50s.

Tiny Trailer offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• 4×8

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Trailer Time Enterprises is a teardrop trailer and mini camper manufacturer based in Ohio and has been in operation since 2018. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Trailer Time Enterprises offers custom and factory-direct teardrop trailers. The company offers a family of teardrop and mini campers, most with a sloped “fastback” hatch design. Tiny Trailer uses both aluminum and steel chassis frames.

Trailer Time Enterprises offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Outlander, Weekender, Weekender Lite

Mini Campers:

• Gear Box, Tag-a-Long

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Vintage Trailer Works is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Alabama and has been in operation since 2017. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Vintage Trailer Works offers production (dealership) custom and factory-direct teardrop trailers. The company offers a diverse family of more than 10 teardrop and mini campers, everything from off-road mini toy haulers to the retro-inspired Classic Cub teardrop camper.

Vintage Trailer Works offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• XSport, XTC Off-Road, Command Camp Off-Road, Classic Cub

Mini Travel Trailers:

• Blackhawk, Cosmic Cruiser

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Vistabule is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Minnesota and has been in operation since 2015. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Vistabule offers custom and factory-direct teardrop trailers. The company offers a single base package with a plethora of options. The Vistabule camper is known for its unique “reverse teardrop” design, incredible glass skylight, and many custom touches.

Vistabule offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• Base (5×10)

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.

Vorsheer is a teardrop trailer RV manufacturer based in Utah and has been in operation since 2018. The company is owned by private ownership or family.

Vorsheer offers production (dealership) teardrop trailers. The company builds extreme overlander teardrop and cargo trailers. They pride themselves on quality manufacturing, offroad capability, and a dedicated dealership network.

Vorsheer offers the following brands, series and types of RVs:

Teardrop Trailers:

• XCT, XOC, XOC-R, XRT

Cargo Trailer:

• XER

These may be available factory-direct from the manufacturer.