A Classic Design Revisited

If ever there was an RV aptly named, it’s the Little Guy Teardrop Camping Trailer. The series is based on the early, egg-shaped camping trailers made popular after World War II, when returning GIs packed up their growing families and began exploring the U.S. in home-built camping trailers made from military surplus parts.

Teardrop camping trailers are an affordable, versatile, easy-towing answer for those eager to graduate from tent camping to RV living, those just getting started in the RV lifestyle or those looking to downsize from a larger, heavier RV requiring more fuel to tow or drive.

Just the Basics

Little Guy teardrop trailers offer climate-controllable, off-the-ground sleeping accommodations, helping you stay warm, dry and comfortable in all weather conditions. A rear galley area offers outdoor cooking and meal preparation space. Little Guy models are available in a range of sizes, with and without metal mesh cargo platforms for hauling camping or outdoor gear.

The Little Guy features a fiberglass exterior built on a rugged 2” x 3” tubular steel frame with rubber torsion suspension for smoother towing than leaf spring-equipped trailers. Locking double entry doors with slider window and screen allow ventilation. A wide selection of exterior graphics options, including a full camouflage wrap, lets you give your Little Guy a distinctive look. Other exterior features include tongue jack, aluminum fenders, aluminum stone guard and aluminum alloy wheels.

The smallest model, the Rascal, features a 68” x 44” sleep area and is light enough to be towed by a 1500 cc motorcycle or any small car, truck or SUV. The largest models are a full six feet wide inside, offering a king-size foam mattress, and are towable by most mid-size trucks and SUVs. In between are four-foot-wide models offering a full-size foam mattress and five-foot- wide models that offer a queen-size foam mattress, both towable by many compact vehicles. Little Guys can sleep up to three adults, depending on the model you choose.

Interior Appointments

Make no mistake, this isn’t your granddad’s camping trailer. The Little Guy sports a nicely finished interior, with built-in cabinetry, interior lighting, carpeted floor and sidewalls and vinyl-clad headliner. There’s plenty of room for the foam mattress, and you can customize your trailer with a number of optional features, including a portable, all-in-one heating-and-air conditioning system; tri-fold foam mattress that folds and stows to free cargo space; Fan-Tastic™ ceiling fan/vent for ventilation and AM/FM/MP3/DVD player for entertainment.

Rear Galley

Raise the locking hatch at the rear of  the Little Guy to gain access to your camp kitchen. There’s a food prep area plus plenty of storage for food and cooking utensils. An optional folding table with stove rack offers more cooking space. Opt for the sidewall-mounted charcoal grill to maximize your cooking options.

Other Options

Available options include a custom snap-on screen room with privacy panels that adds plenty of living space. A special Tailgater package outfits your Little Guy with a swing-out, 16,000 BTU gas grill, attached umbrella, two collapsible team-branded chairs and 5’ x 6’ outdoor mat. Other available accessories include a sun shade, custom-fit covers, locks and security cables and bike racks.

Other Body Styles

If the classic teardrop body style doesn’t quite fit your needs, the RT (for reverse teardrop) body style features an easy-access rear door, large windows with accordion-style shades for better visibility and a front storage compartment. If you just need cargo-hauling capability for camping gear or luggage, the Travel Mate has a front-mounted storage box and rear-access hatch for easy loading and unloading.

For camping trailer purists, an aluminum-clad, retro-styled Shadow Series with birch interior, 12-volt/110-volt, multiple color options, wide white sidewall tires, and baby moon hubcaps is available. A Classic model offers retro-look graphics, lights and fiberglass fenders, plus upgrades like a battery pack, hardwired interior lighting and Fan-Tastic™ roof vent.

A good idea whose time has come again, teardrop camping trailers are enjoying a revival by offering low cost, easy towing, little maintenance and a minimal environmental footprint. While they may not offer the living space or all the amenities of a full-size trailer, they are a great way to get outdoors to relax or enjoy hunting, fishing, tailgating, biking or four-wheeling. Visit your nearest Camping World RV Sales Center or go to campingworld.com/littleguytrailers/ for more information on the Little Guy Teardrop Trailer.