Colorado Teardrops are great! But Can I Live in my Teardrop Trailer?

If you’ve ever returned home from a blissful camping trip and secretly wanted to ditch it all and go overlanding and live in your teardrop trailer, we have news for you; you’re not alone. The fresh air, freedom, and ability to move around easily are dreams. But can you really live full-time in your teardrop trailer?

The short answer is yes! Of course, you can. It’s comfortable and fun, and when overland camping, you can easily find adventure right outside your door. But before joining the great resignation or putting up that “For Sale” sign in your front yard, you’ll need to prepare for full-time teardrop trailer living.

Parking

Entertaining the idea of living in your overland camper means you’ll need to find a place to park your “home” or at least have a solid travel plan in mind. It is unlikely you can just park it in a parking lot, put out a welcome mat and call it done.

You’ll need to map out a plan that can take you from place to place without worry or find that place where you can set up for a while. Do some homework, make some reservations around where you’d like to be, and look for spots that allow you to ‘camp’ for more extended periods.

Bathroom

Let’s get it out of the way – where do you go when you have to go? There are several answers. First, read this article for some advice. There are many options to address your bathroom needs. Some teardrop camper experts who choose teardrop trailer living in more urban settings point to 24-hour gyms and businesses for their potty needs. And while you might be in the land of RV giants, there is always Walmart.

The 24-gym isn’t a terrible idea because you can also count on those for a hot shower – among other varying amenities – just about anytime. Although, there are shower options with a teardrop camper that can help. Our gear page provides our choice for hot water, whether the source is on-board water storage, or from an external source such as a hose.    

Storage

The good news is that your Colorado Teardrop camper comes with lots of storage. Inside the trailer, in the galley and even in an optional locking tongue box, you’ll find plenty of storage for the day-to-day things you need. You might have to pare down to necessities if you’re planning to live there for an extended period, but you can be comfortable.

Living, Dining and Sleeping

More good news: your Colorado Teardrop can easily convert from living space to sleeping space in a jiffy. Thus, essentially doubling your living space. Set up the table with a center-mounted post, and you’re set up for working, eating, and entertaining a few friends. And then, with a few moves, you can stow the table and be ready for bed.

Electricity

Most of the camper trailers built for customers by Colorado Teardrops include an electric and lighting package, including interior and exterior LED lights, 110- and 12-volt outlets with USB charging ports.

Electricity can be provided by a “ship-to-shore” connector on the front of the trailer through an extension cord to your h

ost’s electric outlet or by a battery system such as a Goal Zero. Check out our gear page for some of our picks for portable power.

Batteries can be recharged by the vehicle while moving or by an optional solar panel that connects to the SAE port next to the trailer’s ship-to-shore plug.

TV and Internet

If your teardrop trailer is in dining mode (bed converted into a couch, and the table top up), you can easily make this into your daily workspace. Unlike a traditional home, you might need to seek out some WiFi for your viewing and working needs, but new options are also available, and Colorado Teardrops recommends looking into Starlink for a remote internet connection. Also check out Nomad, The RV IT Guy or your current local internet provider for options that can keep you connected.

Climate Controls

Colorado Teardrop trailers are triple insulated to keep you comfortable. If you’re expecting heat or cold, there are great options for running an electric cabin A/C chiller or a propane-powered cabin heater. The Truma heater installs with thermostat controls and is powered by an exterior mounted propane tank(s).

See our FAQ video on the Truma heater to see how it works.

Meals

Look no further than your teardrop camper’s galley when it comes to mealtime. A Colorado Teardrop galley is designed with lots of space and storage to make day-to-day meal prep a no-brainer. You can think beyond traditional camping meals with all the below-counter storage, with room for a sliding tray for an ice or powered cooler, cooking gear and much more. With side-mounted propane tanks, whipping up a hot meal or cup of morning coffee is a snap.

What else do you need? Honestly, suppose you’re thinking about ditching your permanent address, simplifying, and hitting the road. In that case, a teardrop trailer offers many of the creature comforts you need while being convenient, easy to manage, and fun. And, since we can go lots of places the bigger RVs just can’t get to, you could be living your best life in more places than you ever thought possible.

We’d be thrilled to answer any questions you have about living in or camping in a Colorado Teardrop. Contact our team here: 720-432-6817 or coloradoteardrops@gmail.com