This photo is courtesy of Dave Jansen of SimplyGOCampers. It shows a nice setup of a basic Little Guy 5-Wide galley complete with pump sink. Dave's rental company was recently added to the Rent a Teardrop Trailer page.
Photo by Rachel Antoun
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Friday Teardrop Photo
This photo is courtesy of Dave Jansen of SimplyGOCampers. It shows a nice setup of a basic Little Guy 5-Wide galley complete with pump sink. Dave's rental company was recently added to the Rent a Teardrop Trailer page.
Photo by Rachel Antoun
Friday Teardrop Photo
I saw this wonderful photo on teardropper Gary Neal's Facebook page. There's something really special about a teardrop galley at night.
Photo by Jim Longnecker of Oregon
Friday Teardrop Photo
Another simple, but delicious lunch out of the Sunflower galley. Who doesn't love pickled okra?
What do we keep in the teardrop galley?
The galley of a teardrop is what sets this type of trailer apart from every other trailer. The galley is usually small, but can be extremely efficient and well designed. While the Sunflower is a commercial trailer, I really like the galley. It's open and clean and I can see nearly everything. We don't keep very much in it as you can see below.
Our stove is a Coleman grill with one burner. We've cooked everything from steak and fish to pancakes and eggs. The little legs keep it wedged under the galley shelf during transportation. I do put little rubber skids under the legs to keep it from sliding.
This little sunflower is a wooden trivet that we use to put hot pans or pots on. Hot cast iron will burn or melt wood and plastic picnic tables.
Our cutting boards fit perfectly into the galley shelf. I've mentioned this before, but the smaller one is actually a divider that goes into a spiral binder.
Our various cups, plates and crockery are all plastic for travel reasons. Most of them I got from a thrift store, and we have enough to feed four to five people. The fish plates are used as serving plates, and they don't fit the Sunflower theme very well (I won them during a contest at a picnic).
In two blue toy boxes we carry olive oil, spray oil, salt, pepper, spices and some hot sauces.
Hot coffee on a cold morning while camping is very important to us. This French press by Thermos makes at least four small cups of coffee.
Two essential items on the shelf are paper towels and aluminum foil....
...and two spatulas—one plastic and one metal.
In our two red dishpans, we carry everyday kitchen items like...
This little sunflower is a wooden trivet that we use to put hot pans or pots on. Hot cast iron will burn or melt wood and plastic picnic tables.
Our cutting boards fit perfectly into the galley shelf. I've mentioned this before, but the smaller one is actually a divider that goes into a spiral binder.
Our various cups, plates and crockery are all plastic for travel reasons. Most of them I got from a thrift store, and we have enough to feed four to five people. The fish plates are used as serving plates, and they don't fit the Sunflower theme very well (I won them during a contest at a picnic).
We also carry a small spray bottle filled with soap and water to do quick dish washes while eating on the road.
Hot coffee on a cold morning while camping is very important to us. This French press by Thermos makes at least four small cups of coffee.
Two essential items on the shelf are paper towels and aluminum foil....
...and two spatulas—one plastic and one metal.
In our two red dishpans, we carry everyday kitchen items like...
...our cast iron pan which I rescued from a rust-covered life in someone's yard,
a small bag that holds plastic grocery bags for garbage,
our two oven mitts,
an extra bottle of propane,
and some dish towels and rags for cleaning up.
The only (and very small) drawer holds not only our cutlery, but a few tools and odds and ends like...
...the dish soap and sponge,
various kitchen tools like a good knife, peeler, can opener, bottle opener and tongs.
Of course, we have enough spoons, forks and knives for several people including two grapefruit spoons.
We've also crammed in some lighters with fuel, scissors, a mesh strainer and a pen.
We also have some emergency matches, and a clothespin always seems to come in handy.
In our one cabinet (along with the battery) we have our various pots. Personally, I think we have too many, but they all serve different needs. This one is usually reserved for our shower setup.
This pot has a locking lid and holes for draining pasta and vegetables. We carry a measuring cup inside of it.
This pot has two lips for pouring out water or hot milk into coffee and hot chocolate.
This is a bowl we use for mixing breads and eggs or for holding a salad. It was left behind in a campground bear box.
This pot is primarily used for heating up water on the campfire. It's become a little black.
Last of all is our open storage area. This area holds the two dishpans, the main propane tank, a 2.5 gallon water container and a plastic bin for dry goods. The plastic bin is handy in that it can be taken out of the galley and moved to a picnic table for quick access.
The plastic bin (which we've had for nearly 13 years) usually carries coffee, hot chocolate, a container of sugar, honey, plastic bags, creamer, rice or pasta and some storage containers. On a short or long trip—this thing is stocked full.
Looking back at the photos—it seems like a lot of stuff! However, when they are neatly organized and stored away, all the items don't seem like too much to carry around in your own mobile kitchen.
Featured Teardrop: Viper Caravans
Being able to go off-roading seems to be getting more and more popular with teardrop trailer owners. Face it...campgrounds are getting more popular and getting off-road is very appealing for those interested in peace and quiet.
I recently found the Viper Teardrop camper from a builder in Jacksonville, Florida. The brightly colored designs won't be very stealthy in the forest and desert, but the high clearance, storage options and organized galley will make living off-road a little more comfortable.
The 8x4 Viper off-road model has Landcruiser wheels and tires, LED lights, a one piece fiberglass body, and a sleeping compartment with vented windows and two doors. Extras include a 15 gallon water tank, interior personal reading lights, a slide out stainless steel three burner stove and sink combo, a storage toolbox, electric or hydraulic brakes, alloy wheels, a TV/DVD/CD combo or an outdoor tented room.
The basic model weighs less than 500 lbs. and because of those Landcruiser wheels, costs around $13,500 brand new. The loaded version is $16,500. However, if you don't want to go off-road, you can still have the same design for a base price of $9,500.
Photos courtesy of Viper Teardrop
Friday Teardrop Photo
Vintage salt and pepper shaker in the teardrop galley of Bob and Lynn's Midget Trailer. You can sometimes find these cute shakers on Etsy or eBay.
10 Clever Teardrop Ideas
Another reason to check out a teardrop trailer gathering is to get up close and personal with the many clever ideas that teardroppers think up. From interesting storage techniques to ingenious ways to use hardware, teardroppers need to think outside the big white box in order to have a comfortable (and creative) camping experience. In addition, sometimes these ideas are just plain fun.
These ideas include everything from outdoor tables that do double duty as storage, smart garbage bag, paper and cloth towel holders, pretty storage and door shelters, mason jar lighting, and (my personal favorite) a beaded curtain that separates the galley serving area from the bed area.
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