Off-road Teardrop: Adventure Trailers Overland Teardrop

[Rexsname]

Overall......I loved it. I do wish that it would have been equipt with a roof vent or fantastic fan since I used it in the monsoon season here in Arizona.

You are correct in guessing that I didn't check the fuel mileage, it was less than a tank of gas to get there and back.

REX

 

[STREGA]

Thanks Rex, TD's really do need roof vents for good ventilation.

 

[1speed]

Thanks 1speed!

...I see you're from Florida - Have you had any problems with mold/mildew? How about wood damage? As noted, I'm from Seattle (rain) & am curious if either have been a problem, particularly mold.

Also, I would consider adding a vent/fan/skydome,... but the potential of a leak scares me. What's your thoughts/experience with this (or anyone else's' thoughts/experience).

Finally, thoughts on spare tires? I have one for my tow vehicle, & would have the same tires on the Teardrop,... but is an addition spare needed? I would like to take long trips (including a combo of trails & surface roads/hwys). Any thoughts on how the AT Teardrop would trailer on long hwy travel?


Cheers!
~CLK

My trailer is stored in an air conditioned garage so I have not had any mold or mildew issues. Mine also has a window unit AC in the back so even if it was stored outside I could run that to keep the humidity down. I did have some de-lamination problems with the wood (cosmetic only, not structural) but that was my fault for trying to prime and paint it instead of covering it with Filon or metal. (the AT is covered in aluminum so it should be fine). I used the same small, round, powered roof vent that AT uses when I redid the outside of mine and have had no leaks. In that small of a space with limited window area a vent is needed.

I like the security of an extra spare plus I tow it with my Dodge instead of the Jeep sometimes and the bolt pattern doesn't match the truck. I would run a spare on it, you never know when you might get a different vehicle or need to tow it with someone else's rig.

My trailer has at least 20,000 road miles and 600 dirt miles on either 34" inch Swampers (they started chunking) or 35" Maxxis Bighorns and it tows fine on the highway, a lot of it at 70-75 mph.

 

[Mighty Dodge Ram]

I don't own one...been thinking about building one. But I've been to the SoCal Teardrop facility...top notch. SoCal Teardrop + AT suspension, design, and quality = the real deal. :sombrero:

 

[Martyn]

Towed an AT Teardrop cross country summer before last with my Grand Cherokee (Los Angeles - Maryland - Los Angeles).

I average 19 mpg not towing, on the trip I averaged 16.9 towing the teardrop

 

[JJBiggs]

Howdy...

Not going to go on an on about who's got the better "teardrop". But I will offer this - teardrops are back. No question. The versatility, ease of use, and lightweight package is highly desirable. Whether you choose an XpoTRAIL© or an AT OffRoad version, I believe you will be very satisfied.

If you do not know what an XpoTRAIL© is - here:

 

[STREGA]

Howdy...

Not going to go on an on about who's got the better "teardrop". But I will offer this - teardrops are back. No question. The versatility, ease of use, and lightweight package is highly desirable. Whether you choose an XpoTRAIL© or an AT OffRoad version, I believe you will be very satisfied.

If you do not know what an XpoTRAIL© is - here:

I couldn't agree with you more, You are already seeing RV dealers selling/stocking TD style and smaller trailers. The amount of interest from people where ever we went with are TD was crazy, reminds me of when I was a kid (about 50 years ago) we had one of the first slide in truck campers and we always had a lot of people who wanted to see inside it, that went on for about the first 5 years then everyone had one. Good luck with your new trailer, I think you have something special there.

 

[JJBiggs]

I couldn't agree with you more, You are already seeing RV dealers selling/stocking TD style and smaller trailers. The amount of interest from people where ever we went with are TD was crazy, reminds me of when I was a kid (about 50 years ago) we had one of the first slide in truck campers and we always had a lot of people who wanted to see inside it, that went on for about the first 5 years then everyone had one. Good luck with your new trailer, I think you have something special there.

Thank you. Ironically, we have been contacted by some dealers in the Southeast. A few want to offer our trailer to sell on their lots.

C.

 

[kcfunke]

CLK,

I am leaving tomorrow morning to drive down to AZ to pick up my new teardrop.

I live in Kennewick WA, so if you want to see one up close, send me a PM and we can work something out.

I have also had a Horizon trailer and I really liked it. The only reason we ended up getting rid of it was because my wife was having a harder time getting in and out of the tent due to bad knees.

The teardrop will eliminate that problem for her.

 

[CLK Foxhall]

CLK,

I am leaving tomorrow morning to drive down to AZ to pick up my new teardrop.

I live in Kennewick WA, so if you want to see one up close, send me a PM and we can work something out.

I have also had a Horizon trailer and I really liked it. The only reason we ended up getting rid of it was because my wife was having a harder time getting in and out of the tent due to bad knees.

The teardrop will eliminate that problem for her.

Congrats KC!

That would be great! I'll drop you a PM after the Thanksgiving holiday.

Agian - I appreciate the offer!


Cheers!
~CLK
ps - Are you a member of the NW Overland Society? I just signed up on the website, & asked if any were familiar with the AT TD.

 

[womacje]

If trail damage is a concern, sliders and trail armor seem to be a feasible option, much like you'd add to your truck, an Exo-Cage could really protect it, if you were worried about off camber slides on muddy trails. And if you want full height living space, add walls to an Eezi-Awn Awning and you could double if not more your space. Add an awning over the back end for the kitchen as well.

Good luck, the teardrop looks awesome, I've recommended it to several people.

Jeremy