How to Create Your Custom Teardrop Camper

If you’re in the market for a teardrop camper, there are many options available on today’s market, from mass produced basics that come with a few essential amenities to bespoke custom-built options that take your camping experience to a new level of luxury and comfort.

Prices of teardrop campers can vary from $5,000 – $20,000 and up, depending on the number of customizable options the manufacturer offers. On the lower end of the price spectrum, you can expect a few cookie-cutter components, like a sleeping cabin, basic back galley with storage on a simple frame with leaf spring axle. On the pricier side, you can add almost anything to improve the teardrop camping experience – from giant windows and climate control to cooking areas, sinks, lighting, custom-designed frame with torsion axle and much more.

At Vistabule, we’re committed to delivering the perfect level of customizability with an expertly curated selection of features from which customers can pick and choose. Our base package and upgrade options help you balance functionality and comfort – all within your specified budget.

When you start researching teardrop camper options, you’ll discover two main paths forward, outside of building your own: pre-built and custom-built. When you work with a manufacturer that lets you pick and choose upgrades that fit your needs, you get a team of skilled craftsmen that are able to make your vision a reality. Do you want technical upgrades that allow you to add lithium-ion power, solar panels, climate control or special lighting? Or, maybe you’d like a water system where you can clean dishes or wash your hands. Much of it is possible by working with a custom teardrop camper manufacturer who offers an extensive list of special customizations or even lets you dream up your own.

Pre-built teardrop trailers, on the other hand, are mass-produced recreational vehicles that come with a standard set of features. You may be able to upgrade to the next highest model number or a premium version, but you still don’t get full control over which options are included with the units on the dealer lot. However, some people may choose this path because they don’t want to wait for a custom camper to be built or are looking for something with a lower price tag.

Everyone in the market for a teardrop camper will have their own tastes and needs in terms of style, comfort and usability preferences. Many things will dictate which path you pursue — prefabricated or custom-built. For example, are you camping in very hot or cold climates? Long-term trips or short-term retreats? State park campgrounds with hook-ups or off-grid wilderness adventures? Define the type of camping experience you’re looking to have before you make a decision.

When you’re ready to start the process, one of the first things to consider is your personal style and aesthetic preferences. The exterior paint color is what gives your teardrop camper it’s “curbside” appeal – and can be customized however you wish, whether with a specific color, decals or even an added cover.

In terms of interior style, teardrops can be designed with specific wallpaper or paneling, large windows for more natural light, and layouts that provide optimal feng shui in a small space.

Next, consider your creature comforts – what will contribute to your ideal camping experience? Custom teardrop trailers can be fitted with features like furnaces or air conditioning, providing you with a climate-controlled interior environment.

Other options may include a bed that converts to a comfortable couch for an added relaxation spot, pop-up tables for playing card games and eating, and storage cabinets to keep clutter at a minimum. In the back galley, you can configure your dream kitchenette how you wish, complete with a freshwater system, cooktop, utensil storage and refrigeration.

Finally, don’t overlook usability considerations, which are especially important for those that frequent the outdoors. The nuts and bolts of your teardrop will truly expand your enjoyment of camping. For example, on the back, you can add hatch bat wings that provide shade from the sun and protection from inclement weather while you cook or clean.

On the front side of the trailer, you can add bike racks, allowing you to bring another mode of transportation so you can get around the campground or take trips into town, a rugged black tongue box for added storage as well as a spare so you’ll never get stranded with a flat.

Vistabule starts from scratch with every teardrop camper. Our handpicked teardrop trailer parts allow for thousands of possibilities and cover every part of the trailer, allowing you to choose the ideal ones to meet your needs. We’ve designed an approach to the teardrop trailer construction process that’s been refined through years of serving an adventurous client base. We expect nothing but the finest craftsmanship in order to deliver a better camping experience.

Unless you want to cook all of your meals over an open campfire, a Vistabule kitchenette is an ideal spot for washing, prepping and cooking food while traveling. Upper cabinets are perfect for storing silverware, mugs, spices, wine and oil bottles, so your meals never turn out bland. Below, you can request additions like a cooler or refrigeration, fresh-water sink, cutting board and two-burner stovetop.

Below, you can request additions like a cooler or refrigeration, fresh-water sink, cutting board and stovetop with multiple burners. Plus, our custom pass-through from the kitchenette to the cabin allows every camper to be active in social activities (while the others keep away from the bugs, of course) – we’ve thought of it all.

The trailer interior is another important part to customize, as it’s where you’ll be sleeping and enjoying downtime between adventures. If you love natural light, then you’ll love Vistabule’s signature large front window.

It gives you a spectacular view of the outdoors, while bathing occupants in sunlight during the day and allowing for perfect stargazing at night.

A convertible queen-sized bed provides more than enough ways to relax and rest up for your next adventure. Abundant cabinets offer flexible storage, while flip-up door tables make useful bedside surfaces. You can even dial in a specific mood with our various LED and directional lighting options for nighttime.

Climate control is particularly important for those camping in hot or cold environments but can come in handy in almost any setting, keeping you comfortable no matter what type of weather you’re traveling in. The majority of teardrops will probably come with a roof vent and a door window (if you’re lucky, it will be openable)—and that’s about it. When you don’t have a furnace or AC system, you’re in the hands of the elements. For example, opening the windows to bring in some new air when it’s raining out will only lead to a musty, moldy interior, and a non-ventilated teardrop can get hot during the summer.

To provide you with the best camping experience possible, Vistabule’s base teardrop trailer includes superior ventilation and can be fitted with a furnace and/or air conditioning unit. It’s easy to add these upgrades, making it easier to enjoy the carefree camping.

You should also think beyond just comfort and style and consider the structural integrity that will support the teardrop’s performance and safety on the road. Sturdy steel or aluminum frame, torsion axle and optional electric brakes support safe operation.

New adventures await those who are in the market for a teardrop camper and a custom-built option will give you the luxuries and comforts of home, on the go. From creative cooking solutions in the back galley to relaxing cabin interiors to stylish yet utilitarian performance options, it’s all possible when you work with Vistabule.

Contact us today to find out how our teardrop construction process is designed to individually serve you. With our many custom options, you’re ready to travel to uncharted destinations with maximum comfort, style and usability. Download the pricing worksheet below or get in touch with our team today to learn more.