One of our readers, Jean-René Rodrigue, wanted to share his homemade micro camper with you.
It’s a custom built teardrop trailer designed to be 8′ in length, 5′ in width, and 5′ in height on the interior.
Outside it’s length is actually 11′ 8″ and it’s overall height is 6′ 6″.
It weighs an estimated 750 lbs and has a 2,000 lbs axle on it for support.
The flooring was built using fir plywood. The walls are a composite material made out of epoxy-fiberglass and polystyrene foam.
When he added the roof Jean-René went with ultra high molecular weight polyethylene plastic. Interesting!
The trailer framing is all welded steel and as you’ll see, he painted it a really cool lime green color. It’s got a nice shine to it.
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Zach Engle built this impressive teardrop trailer featuring a unique convertible roof design—you can open and close it for ventilation. It’s a fantastic example of what’s possible with a DIY teardrop build.
Why Teardrop Trailers?
If you’re not familiar with teardrop trailers, here’s why they’re so popular among tiny living enthusiasts:
- Affordable: One of the most budget-friendly RV options
- Easy to store: Fits in most garages and driveways
- Great on gas: Lightweight design means minimal impact on fuel economy
- Simple living: A major upgrade from tent camping without the complexity
- Towable by most vehicles: Some weigh as little as 600lbs—even motorcycles can tow certain models
Zach’s Convertible Teardrop: The Build Details
Photos Courtesy of Zach Engle
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Pat Hennebery of Cobworks built two generations of teardrop trailers for family travel to Baja, Mexico. The original Baja Bullet weighed 850 pounds and featured a queen bed, small bunk, and exterior galley kitchen. The larger Baja Bullet II, built on a 16-foot tandem axle trailer, added bunk beds, walk-in galley, stainless steel exterior, and cedar siding milled from logs on his own property.
Build Details
- Builder: Pat Hennebery (Cobworks)
- Location: Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Original Budget: $1,500 (first trailer)
- Baja Bullet I: 850 pounds, queen bed, exterior galley
- Baja Bullet II: 16′ tandem axle, 4500 pounds, walk-in galley
- Construction: Plywood sides, tongue-and-groove spruce roof, stainless steel and cedar exterior
- Lumber: Milled on portable bandsaw from property logs
Family with Baja Bullet Teardrop
Images via Pat Hennebery/Cobworks
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