Covering Your Bases: A Deep Dive into Awning Options Embarking on any camping trip with a teardrop allows you to immerse yourself in nature while retaining some home comforts. An accessory that significantly elevates this experience is the addition of an awning. Apart from offering needed shelter during rainy entries and exits from your trailer, this versatile upgrade can revolutionize your camping experience and, most importantly, extend the time you spend camping. Imagine savoring a leisurely morning coffee shielded from the intense sun or relishing an evening breeze, protected from a chilly ..read more

Navigating The Nuanced Terrain of Trailer Suspensions As you eagerly anticipate hitting the road with your new custom teardrop, it’s crucial to consider the type of roads that you’ll be hitting on your journey. The choice of suspension for your camper is a significant decision, as it’s a substantial investment. Timberleaf Trailers offers three distinct suspension options, each tailored to diverse camping styles and preferences, spanning from simple weekend car camping at established sites to most rugged of off-road overloading adventures. This guide aims to unravel the intricacies of each susp ..read more

Powering Your Journey: Navigating Battery Choices and Solar Options As outdoor enthusiasts, we understand that the key to a truly immersive camping experience lies in the ability to disconnect without sacrificing comfort or at least certain necessities. That’s why we’ve carefully curated our power solutions to provide campers with the freedom to explore off-the-grid longer while still enjoying some basic conveniences. In this guide, we’ll explain our recent move away from AGM batteries in favor of lithium, help you navigate the different battery size options, and shed light on the benefits of ..read more

Teardrop Trailers 101: A Beginner’s Guide Nothing screams adventure more than packing your bags, hitting the open road, and exploring nature’s bounty. However, for many, the prospect of trading the comforts of home for a camping trip can feel daunting. That’s where teardrop trailers come in – compact, comfortable, and convenient. They offer a unique blend of camping and practicalities of home, allowing travelers to enjoy the best of both worlds. This beginner’s guide to teardrop trailers aims to introduce you to their charming world, discussing their history, features, advantages, and poten ..read more

The Teardrop Lifestyle: Simplifying Camping Adventures Camping can feel like a contradiction – in an effort to go out and enjoy the minimalist experience of nature we are forced to spend hours packing, setting up camp, breaking down camp, and then cleaning our gear once we get home. Undeniably, it can still be worth it – but there is an easier way to get outdoors! Enter the classic teardrop trailer—a streamlined, efficient, and comfortable way to simplify outdoor adventures. In this article, we will explore why teardrop trailers have become the go-to solution for a simpler, more enjoyable c ..read more

 How To Choose The Perfect Add-ons and Upgrades For Your Teardrop Trailer Camping is the ultimate expression of self. Some people choose to go ultra minimalist, using just a tarp and rope, while others opt for huge gooseneck trailers with multiple pop-outs. Timberleaf Trailersexist somewhere in the Goldilocks range of this spectrum, providing the flexibility of a compact and lightweight platform, while still allowing you to enjoy a great night’s sleep on a real mattress. At Timberleaf, we recognize that everyone’s ideal camping experience is unique and offer a wide range of add-ons and ..read more

Preparing Your Vehicle To Tow Part Five: Optional Equipment In part five of our series of educational articles we will help you understand and prepare yourself and your tow vehicle for your first trip with your new trailer, and provide you with the necessary information to arrive on pickup day with confidence that everything will be a smooth and stress-free experience. In this article we will go over the additional optional equipment you may wish to have installed on your tow vehicle to enhance your towing experience and improve safety. The following are optional functions built into your 7 ..read more

Preparing Your Vehicle To Tow Part Three: Ball Mount In part three of our series of educational articles we will help you understand and prepare yourself and your tow vehicle for your first trip with your new trailer, and provide you with the necessary information to arrive on pickup day with confidence that everything will be a smooth and stress-free experience. In this article we will go over the ball mount and the details you’ll need to know to select an appropriate mount before picking up your trailer. Ball mounts, or a drop hitch, are the zig-zag component that inserts into the tow hitc ..read more

Preparing Your Vehicle To Tow Part Two: Tow Hitch In part two of our series of educational articles we will help you understand and prepare yourself and your tow vehicle for your first trip with your new trailer, and provide you with the necessary information to arrive on pickup day with confidence that everything will be a smooth and stress-free experience. In this article we will go over the tow hitch to adequately prepare your vehicle for your new teardrop trailer. We covered the electrical connection in part one of the series, the next step is to ensure that your vehicle is equipped with ..read more

Preparing Your Vehicle To Tow Part One: Electrical In this series of educational articles we will help you understand and prepare yourself and your tow vehicle for your first trip with your new trailer, and provide you with the necessary information to arrive on pickup day with confidence that everything will be a smooth and stress-free experience. In this article we will go over the electrical connection required for your new teardrop trailer. All of our trailers use a standard 7-way RV Standard plug, shown below is the trailer-side plug, this allows the necessary electrical connection to a ..read more