Some of you might already be familiar with SignaTour Campers, a small company who builds teardrop trailers in Tampa, Florida, from last year when we featured them on Tiny House Talk.
Since then they have added to their fleet of micro RVs to choose from and in this post, you’ll get a brief overview of each.
The 4′ x 7′ Daytona is their smallest at 600 lbs which makes it easy to tow with any car and some motorcycles and trikes. There’s a torsion axle to help with handling.
The next size up is the Venice at 5′ x 8′ and weighs approximately 800 lbs and features a rear entry which is a bit unique in the teardrop camping world.
The Biscayne is 5′ x 8′ also with double side entry, rear cabinetry and a front cargo area. You’ll get lots of natural lighting in this one because of the double entry glass doors and the two windows.
The Rockledge has a 3500 lb suspension, front storage box, and a standard roof rack installed. This one is geared towards the outdoors man.
All of the campers have a natural birch interior, indoor and outdoor carpeted floors, aluminum wheels and fenders, storage, and a host of available options.
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The Explorer Boxes are a hybrid of teardrop trailers and easy-to-set-up tent campers. Designed and developed by Compact Camping Concepts, LLC, they’re campers that you can easily build yourself.
The company has developed an 85-page set of building plans so that you can build your own tent trailer. They’re small in size and lightweight so you can tow with just about any vehicle including some motorcycles. The company likes to call it a Mobile Outdoor Adventure Bedroom. On their site, you’ll find different kinds of rooftop tents, changing rooms, ladder extensions, and more so that you can create the perfect camping solution for yourself.
But that’s not its only purpose. These compact tent trailers can also haul your bicycles, kayaks, and other gear. Enjoy the pictures below and if you’re interested Scott has included a special offer for you, readers of TinyHouseTalk.com. Just check out the bottom of this post for details.
Mobile Outdoor Adventure Bedroom (Tent Camper w/ Storage on Wheels!)
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SignaTour Campers is a Tampa, Florida based small business that builds high-quality teardrop campers. These micro campers are lightweight, inexpensive to buy, cheap to maintain and you can pull it with just about any vehicle. In fact, one customer of the SignaTour teardrop trailers have been pulled theirs with a Smart Car!
Hand Built Teardrop Campers by SignaTour Campers
SignaTour Campers builds each teardrop trailer by hand to ensure the highest quality and attention to detail. Each one is 5′ x 8′ with the modified teardrop shape to maximize the space inside.
Here is a brief list of some of the materials used:
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Pat Hennebery of Cobworks built two generations of teardrop trailers for family travel to Baja, Mexico. The original Baja Bullet weighed 850 pounds and featured a queen bed, small bunk, and exterior galley kitchen. The larger Baja Bullet II, built on a 16-foot tandem axle trailer, added bunk beds, walk-in galley, stainless steel exterior, and cedar siding milled from logs on his own property.
Build Details
- Builder: Pat Hennebery (Cobworks)
- Location: Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Original Budget: $1,500 (first trailer)
- Baja Bullet I: 850 pounds, queen bed, exterior galley
- Baja Bullet II: 16′ tandem axle, 4500 pounds, walk-in galley
- Construction: Plywood sides, tongue-and-groove spruce roof, stainless steel and cedar exterior
- Lumber: Milled on portable bandsaw from property logs
Family with Baja Bullet Teardrop
Images via Pat Hennebery/Cobworks
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Teardrop trailers are compact, lightweight campers that offer an affordable entry point into mobile living. Their small size makes them easy to tow with most vehicles while providing a comfortable sleeping space with a rear galley kitchen.
Why Choose a Teardrop Trailer
- DIY-Friendly: Simple enough to build yourself from plans
- Affordable: Lower cost than larger RVs, especially if owner-built
- Easy Maintenance: Small size means less to clean, repair, and store
- Lightweight: Towable by most cars, trucks, and SUVs
- Fuel Efficient: Minimal drag compared to larger trailers
- Approachable: Not overwhelming for first-time campers or builders
So-Cal Teardrops Model Lineup
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