Bellingham, WA
RV Rental - camping made simple
With our rentals, all of the basic gear is included.
What is included with your Teardrop Rental
The Trailer
The trailer is 14 feet long from hitch to end and 7 feet wide from fender to fender. It has an aluminum exterior and aluminum frame. The interior is Baltic Birch plywood with a shellac finish. The teardrop trailer rides on two 14" radial trailer tires that are rated for towing at highway speeds. The axle is rated to 3500 lbs. For additional safety, the trailer is equipped with electric brakes and a Curt bluetooth brake controller.
The Interior Storage
Our trailers have two oversized doors into the sleeping compartment. Inside you will find a 6" memory foam queen mattress, and storage shelves for your personal gear and clothes. The two doors have slide open windows with screens, which provide cross ventilation. We also have two exhaust fans which can be turned on to help eliminate any heat or moisture.
The Interior SLEEPING CAbin
We include the pillows, bedding and a warm, down comforter for cool nights. The trailer has a cup holder for your coffee or water bottle. USB ports and personal fans on both sides. An overhead window allows for stargazing.
The Kitchen
The galley space features solid wood cabinetry, a stainless steel countertop and a Yeti 65 cooler. There are 4 USB ports and two 12 volt outlets. We include a 5 gallon water container for cooking and wash water, and an insulated two gallon water jug for drinking water. The lid above the upper cabinet can be removed and used as a side table for meal prep and cooking.
Utensils and Cooking tools
Place settings for four, bread and cooking knives, cheese grater, scissors, measuring spoons, can opener, peeler, cooking utensils, corkscrew, lighters and a set of campfire roasting sticks.
Dishes
Dish settings for 4, including dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, cups and thermal mugs.
Pots and Pans
For cooking on the stove we have a stock pot and a sauce pan, both with lids. One pan for frying. A mixing bowl, strainer and French coffee press.
Cooking in style
A Coleman 2 burner propane cook stove, plus two small refillable propane bottles included. The side table can be stowed above the upper cabinet when not in use.
Dishwashing Station
After dinner you will need to clean up, so we include two wash basins, scrubber, soap, towels and a drying rack to set up on your picnic table.
Screened room to protect from the bugs - ADDON
This is the Coleman 12x10 foot Screenhouse Addon. This will fit over most state park campground picnic tables. In case you need some extra room, or your campsite doesn't have a picnic table we have this part of the Boondocking Addon. All will stow away in the inside cabin when not in use.
Around the Campfire
Four camp chairs, with the propane fire pit and 20lb propane bottle addon
Privacy Tent
If public pit toilets are not your thing, then you can purchase the Potty addon which will include a pop-up privacy shelter with a bucket toilet seat and a 5 gallon bucket. We give you the plastic liner, odor-reducing powder, and toilet paper. This also makes a good changing tent or shower enclosure.
What do you need?
Food
The YETI 65 is ready for your perishables and beverages. You'll need your own ice. There is plenty of empty storage capacity in the galley for your groceries.
A tow vehicle
You must have a vehicle that can tow 2300lbs (this is the approximate weight of the teardrop fully loaded with water and food. The towing vehicle does not need a brake controller but does need a 7 pin trailer plug or a 4 pin with access to a 12 volt power from the vehicle. Also a 2" hitch receiver.
Clothes
You're camping in the Northwest! Of course you will need 4 seasons of clothing all in the same day. It's ok, we have space for your stuff too.
The destination
The teardrop is small enough to fit into any campground. If it's a private campground that says it's full, check anyway! We have often found that once they know it's a teardrop they can sometimes squeeze you in. The teardrop is a good dry camp/boondock camper. There is no need for hookups for all the creature comforts of home. This is camping, not RVing. When you have found your camping spot - unhook the vehicle and go explore!
FAQs
What's included?
- Flannel sheets for a queen size 6 inch memory foam mattress.
- Down comforter with duvet cover and pillows with cases.
- Tepui rooftop tent with foam mattress, flannel fitted sheet and extra pillows.
- Dishes and utensils for four.
- Pot, pans, strainer, French coffee press, cutting board, mixing bowl and cooking cutlery
- Cheese grater, peeler, scissors, can opener, bottle opener and cork screw.
- Measuring cups / spoons
- Telescoping marshmallow roasters
- Washing basins, biodegradable soap, drying rack and dishtowels
- YETI 65 cooler
- Five gallon water jug and 2 gallon insulated water jug
- Propane stove (2 burner) with two 1lb refillable propane bottles
- 4 headlamps and one battery lantern
- Lighters to start the stove.
- 4 basic camp chairs
- Small step ladder
- Axe for sectioning fire wood
- 100 amp hour battery with AC charger. 40' extension cord.
- USB and 12 volt charging ports inside cabin and kitchen.
- Built in stabilizing / leveling jacks
- Under trailer mounted spare tire
- Curt bluetooth brake controller
- Personal bedside multi speed fans
- Extra blankets
- Basic First Aid Kit
- Smoke/Carbon monoxide detectors
- Fire Extinguisher
- Extension cord
- Wheel chocks
- Short garden hose
Additional gear that we have for you to add on additional fee
- Nemo Portable Pressurized Camp Shower and Sprayer
- Five gallon bucket with toilet seat, toilet paper and odor-reducing powder for dry camping with Pop-up privacy tent
- Propane campfire ring and refillable 20lb propane tank
- Foldable picnic table
- Coleman 12 foot outdoor screened room / picnic table tent
Do you provide a Discover Pass?
No - you will need to make your own campground reservations and are responsible for all permit fees.
Do you provide food?
No, but the galley has plenty of space for your groceries.
Can my car tow the trailer?
You will need to check your vehicle's owner's manual to find out what your towing capacity is. Fully loaded, the weight of the trailer is about 2300 lbs.
Can I bring my dog?
Sure! We allow dogs to be in our rental with a small additional pet cleaning fee $40. Dogs are not allowed in the rooftop tent. Please do not ever leave your pet unattended inside the trailer.
What other add-on fees do you have?
The trailer and all of the gear you see here is included in your rental rate. We do have additional add-on fees for propane refills and pet cleaning, if necessary. However, your final price will reflect additional fees from Outdoorsy, which include sales tax, insurance coverage, and an Outdoorsy booking fee.
What are your "Rules of the Road"?
PICKUP/DROP OFF: When you make a reservation, we will schedule a specific time with you to pick up the trailer and then again to drop it off. We don’t operate regular retail hours so if you know that you are going to be late to your scheduled time, please let us know as soon as possible.
ORIENTATION: When you pick up your trailer we will complete a pre-rental orientation of the unit that will take about 30 minutes to an hour depending on any prior experience you have towing a trailer. Picking up a trailer is not like picking up a rental car so please plan around this when coming to pick up the trailer. Outdoorsy requires training in proper use and inspection of the trailer with paper signatures for the owner and the renter.
SPEED/SAFE DRIVING: Only travel up to the maximum speed allowed by law or safe road conditions. This is primarily for the safety of you and your family. Our teardrop trailers are fun and easy to tow, however towing any trailer increases your reaction time, your ability to maneuver and the time required to come to a full stop. Higher speeds increase our service interval and cause unnecessary wear and tear on the trailer and mechanical components that could lead to premature failure.
NO SMOKING or VAPING: Smoking or vaping (including cigars, pipes, marijuana, etc) in the trailer, rooftop tent or screened shelter is prohibited. This forfeits your entire security deposit!
NO ILLEGAL DRUGS: Any evidence of the storage, transportation, or use of illegal substances will forfeit your entire security deposit.
OPEN FLAME: NO OPEN FLAME INSIDE TRAILER OR ROOFTOP TENT. If the smoke detector / carbon monoxide detector goes off, leave the trailer immediately. Ventilate and find the source of the smoke or carbon monoxide.
FISH/SHELLFISH: Please refrain from storing raw fish or shellfish in the Yeti. If you’re going crabbing or fishing let us know and we’d be happy to provide an additional cooler at no additional cost.
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS: Please stick to paved and gravel roads. No overland or off-road travel. Our insurance policy will not cover you or the trailer in Mexico.
CLEANING: Please treat the trailer as if it were your own. We expect it to be returned with a reasonably clean interior (we know you’ve been camping!) Before returning the trailer, please run through the return checklist on the back of this manual.
PETS: We allow pets, but an extra cleaning fee applies. Many renters are allergic to pets so we charge a little extra in order to remove all the pet hair, and dander. Our current pet fee is only $40 for the entire rental period. Please do not ever leave your pet unattended in the trailer. Pets are not allowed in the rooftop tent.
What is a 7-way trailer connector?
The 7-Way Trailer Plug is around 2″ diameter connector that allows three additional pins , over the 4-way trailer plug, which include an auxiliary 12-volt power, backup lights and brake control. Use this 7-pin trailer wiring diagram to properly wire your 7-pin trailer plug for our teardrop trailer.
RV Standard
Green: Tail/running lights
Yellow: Reverse Lights
Brown: Right turn/brake light
White: Ground wire
Blue: Brake controller output
Black: Battery hot lead
Red: Left turn/brake light
What is a 4-way trailer connector?
A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal / brake light, right turn signal / brake light, and ground. If you have this connector on your vehicle you will need to upgrade this to 7-way with power or have a 12 volt power port near the rear of the vehicle.
What if I only have a 4-way connector on my vehicle?
We have an adapter that will convert your flat 4-way to a blade 7-way. This adapter will also need a 12 volt power plug from your vehicle. Most newer vehicles have power in the rear of the car or a 12 volt plug some where close. If not you will have to run an additional fused power wire from the battery to the trailer connector.
What if my vehicle is not equipped with a brake controller?
We supply a wireless brake controller. The Curt Echo Bluetooth brake controller will connect inline on the 7-way trailer wire harness. You can also save some time when picking up the trailer by downloading the app for your phone from your app store.
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Contact Us
We look forward to working with you!
Not sure if we're the right fit for your needs? Give us a call, and tell us about your trip.
Teardrop Camping Company LLC
Bellingham, Washington 98225, United States
Phone 360-201-1026 Email: chris@teardropcc.com
Hours
Pick up and drop off by appointment only.
