Teardrop Camping Tips and Tricks

From packing the right essentials to installing the latest tech, there is so much to consider when planning the perfect teardrop camping experience. 

We’ve cut through the noise to create a list of 5 teardrop trailer camping hacks to consider when planning your next adventure.

Create a list of essentials

Much like prepping the camper for your next trip or your arrival back home - more on that later - having a list will of core essentials for every trip will ensure your prep is seamless. 

This way you won’t be racking your brains when asking yourself ‘I’m sure I’ve forgotten something’. The list may contain items such as a torch and batteries, cooking utensils, raincoats, toilet paper, a first aid kit and extra water as some examples.

Some of your required items may change from trip to trip depending on the itinerary, however, there will always be a core set list of essentials. 

Don’t be overly ambitious with what you cook (at least not on your early trips)

Cooking is brilliant, not only is it proven to support mental health and cognitive function, but it can provide a fun element to your trip. However - and particularly when starting out on your teardrop camper journey - don’t overcomplicate things. 

There are some fantastic ideas for recipes online, and you won’t struggle for inspiration no matter what your preferences are. Your cooking equipment may vary depending on your camper trailer, but some recipes work pretty well across the board. Check out this post from Delish to start you on your way. 

Make sure your teardrop caravan is in great working order

A spare wheel is always a good idea. The last thing you want is to spoil a holiday by spending time and money working out the solution to a damaged wheel in the middle of nowhere. 

Similarly, check the nose weight on the tow hitch and the overall weight distribution. In addition, you’ll want to check that all of the rear lights are working. 

You should also get the camper serviced once per year to check the running gear. Novice owners often forget to look after batteries over the winter and give them a charge now and again. This can result in the battery either being flat or even worse not accepting charge come the new camping season. 

Check out our videos for more tips on operating and maintaining your teardrop camper.

Practise reversing in a quiet spot before your first trip 

There’s nothing worse than not being familiar with your teardrop camper and then having to reverse 100 yards up a tight Cornish road to the next layby. We’d always advise heading to a quiet car park and getting familiar with reversing.

 It may be a bit of an inconvenience, but it beats the alternative of being totally unprepared when you’re surrounded by tractors and bustling crowds. 

Prep the camper for your next trip on arriving home

If you’ve just got back from a trip there are a number of things going through your mind (after you’ve put the kettle on). Where shall we head next? What would I do differently? The list is endless. However, we’d recommend parking that and prepping your teardrop camper for the next trip before you do anything else. 

With the trip fresh in your mind and a sense of achievement and motivation for further exploration, now is the perfect time to prep.

Closing thought

We hope this was useful for you when planning your teardrop camping expeditions. You can always get in touch with any questions you may have regarding all things teardrop camping. You can check our FAQ for more info on all things teardrop campers. 

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