![]() Having to put up a tent in windy weather is not fun. If we put the difference in exterior design between traditional touring caravans and teardrop caravans to one side for a moment, let’s consider the other factors of appeal. Hence, a traditional touring caravan from the likes of Swift or Bailey is not what they are looking for. So obviously, anyone who is interested in or considering a teardrop caravan is not primarily focused on the size of the internal living space. Essentially a stylish micro caravan/camper that can be towed (efficiently) by a wide range of small vehicles and go to locations that would be unwise with a larger caravan. ![]() The Eriba Puck shares much of the same appeal as modern teardrop caravans. I see the Eriba Puck as the spiritual successor to the modern iteration, which is the teardrop caravan. However, with the growing popularity of teardrop caravans, they might want to reconsider that decision. I believe Eriba stopped manufacturing the puck in the mid-2000s. The Eriba Puck micro caravan has been produced since the 1960’s. It was actually shorter (while a little taller) than the modern teardrop caravans I’ve had to visit us here at Horton Common.Ī restored and repainted 1967 Eriba Puck micro caravan towed by a VW Camper: Image – This is easily the smallest caravan I’ve had visit us. I once had a guest turn up to Horton Common with an Eriba Puck. They commonly employ a pop-up roof to reduce the height of these micro caravans when towing. They are a German manufacturer of caravans which started way back in the 1950’s.Įriba caravans are generally smaller than many examples of common touring caravans you will find today, especially those offering 8-foot wide caravans. And very small campers have been made ever since.įor instance, you may or may not be aware of Eriba caravans. Most of the original caravans towed behind the first cars were small and of a similar teardrop design. While the modern term of ‘teardrop caravan’ accurately describes the general design of these micro caravan/campers, the concept of a micro caravan/camper is pretty old. ![]() Examples of such teardrop caravans are in the video below:Ī typical example of teardrop caravan design from the US: Image – The reason being they are primarily targeted at a younger demographic interested in ‘adventures!’. Through browsing the internet, you will find many teardrop caravans from the US and Australia. Secondly, its possible a US or Australian-made teardrop caravan would not meet UK law for trailers. Therefore any warranty would have minimal value. First, you would have minimal, if any, after-sales support. However, you would be pretty brave to do so. With regards to US or Australian teardrop caravans, you obviously could import one. One of the reasons I’m making this post is because while there are several other websites out there with ‘best teardrop caravans’ posts, many are not actually available to purchase here in the UK.Īlso, some websites are referencing UK teardrop manufacturers who have gone out of business (Carapods). If you would like to see our trailers up close and personal, contact us to set up an appointment.With this post, I want to discuss who teardrop caravans appeal to and the best available options for UK buyers: Original image – .ukĭisclaimer: Hey! By the way… any links on this page that lead to products on Amazon or Caravan Guard are affiliate links and I earn a commission if you make a purchase, with no additional cost to you. We even have units build to stock available for immediate purchase. With industry low lead times of 3 months or less, designing and building your custom camper has never been quicker or easier. Our main facility is in Columbus, IN and we have a full service repair and dealership location in Lafayette, CO. We only require a $500 deposit to begin your build, and offer financing options through Rock Solid Funding. We even have compiled the most popular custom options into our Plus, Pro, and Elite Series Packages that bundle savings with the most popular options if building from scratch just isn’t your preference. Let our skilled team help design a build for you based on your budget, or begin with a base model and upgrade overtime at one of our two convenient facilities. Our leading principle in designing Hiker Trailers is affordability. From basic campsites and trails, to the extreme untamed wilderness, our versatile line up of trailers allows customer to create the perfect camper to conquer the terrain they traverse. We have four different models to choose from, each capable of different off-road capabilities. Our trailers have over 200 options to choose from to perfectly craft and build your ultimate camper to fit whatever type of adventure you seek. Hiker designs and manufacturers customizable teardrop camping trailers on an affordable budget.
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