New So Cal Tear Drop Trailer

[Gandalf_the_Gunmetal_Grey]

I have been researching trailers for a long time and finally pulled the trigger in November and picked it up in December. I still have a little work to do to finish setting it up but couldn’t be happier with it. When comparing prices with other trailers for what I wanted to have this was the best purchase for the money I thought. I really appreciate that So Cal Tear Drops was willing to customize things if possible based on some ideas I had. For instance I had them take one of the porch lights and install it insides the water heater box so that I could illuminate the sink at night. I’m still working on how I want to mount my solar panel setup. I also just installed my ARB Awning with the pop in room. I really enjoy the ability to make my own modifications to make it more unique. Here a few pics I will add more as my modifications continue. If you have any questions in it let me know.

My specs:

Wheels are 33’ on 17 “ rims
10” brakes
2-15 Gal tanks
Water heater mounted
Mac coupler hitch
Mounting a 20lb propane in the locking cage up front
ARB 50 qt fridge
Upgraded to Marine interior cabinets
Off road full galley upgrade 5 drawer for kitchen
Under mattress storage

 

[Peadog]

Nice looking rig. They are one of my favorites.

 

[Ncat]

I have been researching trailers for a long time and finally pulled the trigger in November and picked it up in December. I still have a little work to do to finish setting it up but couldn’t be happier with it. When comparing prices with other trailers for what I wanted to have this was the best purchase for the money I thought. I really appreciate that So Cal Tear Drops was willing to customize things if possible based on some ideas I had. For instance I had them take one of the porch lights and install it insides the water heater box so that I could illuminate the sink at night. I’m still working on how I want to mount my solar panel setup. I also just installed my ARB Awning with the pop in room. I really enjoy the ability to make my own modifications to make it more unique. Here a few pics I will add more as my modifications continue. If you have any questions in it let me know.

My specs:

Wheels are 33’ on 17 “ rims
10” brakes
2-15 Gal tanks
Water heater mounted
Mac coupler hitch
Mounting a 20lb propane in the locking cage up front
ARB 50 qt fridge
Upgraded to Marine interior cabinets
Off road full galley upgrade 5 drawer for kitchen
Under mattress storage

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That’s awesome! I am just over the hill in Corona. Do they have inventory you could go in and touch and feel?

 

[Gandalf_the_Gunmetal_Grey]

That’s awesome! I am just over the hill in Corona. Do they have inventory you could go in and touch and feel?

They don’t have inventory necessarily because they build to order. They will have several trailers in different phases of production that they would be more than happy to let you see personally I did that with them prior to my purchase. Sometimes they have a used trailer that someone needs help selling and they’ll sell it to their website I think there’s one up right now but it’s a road teardrop.

 

[Chadlyb]

I have been researching trailers for a long time and finally pulled the trigger in November and picked it up in December. I still have a little work to do to finish setting it up but couldn’t be happier with it. When comparing prices with other trailers for what I wanted to have this was the best purchase for the money I thought. I really appreciate that So Cal Tear Drops was willing to customize things if possible based on some ideas I had. For instance I had them take one of the porch lights and install it insides the water heater box so that I could illuminate the sink at night. I’m still working on how I want to mount my solar panel setup. I also just installed my ARB Awning with the pop in room. I really enjoy the ability to make my own modifications to make it more unique. Here a few pics I will add more as my modifications continue. If you have any questions in it let me know.

My specs:

Wheels are 33’ on 17 “ rims
10” brakes
2-15 Gal tanks
Water heater mounted
Mac coupler hitch
Mounting a 20lb propane in the locking cage up front
ARB 50 qt fridge
Upgraded to Marine interior cabinets
Off road full galley upgrade 5 drawer for kitchen
Under mattress storage

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Nice trailer setup....

 

[Ncat]

They don’t have inventory necessarily because they build to order. They will have several trailers in different phases of production that they would be more than happy to let you see personally I did that with them prior to my purchase. Sometimes they have a used trailer that someone needs help selling and they’ll sell it to their website I think there’s one up right now but it’s a road teardrop.

Thanks, I think I will go check it out

 

[Welding Goats]

I have been researching trailers for a long time and finally pulled the trigger in November and picked it up in December. I still have a little work to do to finish setting it up but couldn’t be happier with it. When comparing prices with other trailers for what I wanted to have this was the best purchase for the money I thought. I really appreciate that So Cal Tear Drops was willing to customize things if possible based on some ideas I had. For instance I had them take one of the porch lights and install it insides the water heater box so that I could illuminate the sink at night. I’m still working on how I want to mount my solar panel setup. I also just installed my ARB Awning with the pop in room. I really enjoy the ability to make my own modifications to make it more unique. Here a few pics I will add more as my modifications continue. If you have any questions in it let me know.

My specs:

Wheels are 33’ on 17 “ rims
10” brakes
2-15 Gal tanks
Water heater mounted
Mac coupler hitch
Mounting a 20lb propane in the locking cage up front
ARB 50 qt fridge
Upgraded to Marine interior cabinets
Off road full galley upgrade 5 drawer for kitchen
Under mattress storage

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Good looking setup. Congrats on the acquisition!

 

[Grendel]

Gandalf That is a sweet set up!!

Ncat Check-out CARP expedition (formerly bear tear drops) He is in Oceanside and does custom builds and usually has one to look at and get a feel for it. Mark is a great guy with amazing customer service. We have had ours almost 10 months and love it.

 

[Gandalf_the_Gunmetal_Grey]

Gandalf That is a sweet set up!!

Ncat Check-out CARP expedition (formerly bear tear drops) He is in Oceanside and does custom builds and usually has one to look at and get a feel for it. Mark is a great guy with amazing customer service. We have had ours almost 10 months and love it.

Thanks man I love it. I looked at your recommendation on CARP cause I was curious. Those look really nice and I’m glad your enjoying yours. One of the biggest factors for me on pulling the trigger with mine was the the kitchen setup. I found that every Tear Drop builder was charging roughly the same amount and no fixed kitchen setup in the back. I didn’t want to setup anything up when it came to that. How are you working your setup? I’m curious cause I have friend looking for different options.

 

[Ncat]

Gandalf That is a sweet set up!!

Ncat Check-out CARP expedition (formerly bear tear drops) He is in Oceanside and does custom builds and usually has one to look at and get a feel for it. Mark is a great guy with amazing customer service. We have had ours almost 10 months and love it.

Awesome! Thanks

 

[Jaycee]

I have been researching trailers for a long time and finally pulled the trigger in November and picked it up in December. I still have a little work to do to finish setting it up but couldn’t be happier with it. When comparing prices with other trailers for what I wanted to have this was the best purchase for the money I thought. I really appreciate that So Cal Tear Drops was willing to customize things if possible based on some ideas I had. For instance I had them take one of the porch lights and install it insides the water heater box so that I could illuminate the sink at night. I’m still working on how I want to mount my solar panel setup. I also just installed my ARB Awning with the pop in room. I really enjoy the ability to make my own modifications to make it more unique. Here a few pics I will add more as my modifications continue. If you have any questions in it let me know.

My specs:

Wheels are 33’ on 17 “ rims
10” brakes
2-15 Gal tanks
Water heater mounted
Mac coupler hitch
Mounting a 20lb propane in the locking cage up front
ARB 50 qt fridge
Upgraded to Marine interior cabinets
Off road full galley upgrade 5 drawer for kitchen
Under mattress storage

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Love your setup. I love teardrops since the sleeping arrangement is inside out of the elements which is what my wife requires. Can I ask if you lost any interior space from the way you had them mount the fridge.

 

[Gandalf_the_Gunmetal_Grey]

Love your setup. I love teardrops since the sleeping arrangement is inside out of the elements which is what my wife requires. Can I ask if you lost any interior space from the way you had them mount the fridge.

Thanks, to answer you question I didn’t loose any, actually it opened up a small storage space at the foot of the bed that normally wouldn’t be there on the non fridge side of the cabin.

 

[Jaycee]

Thanks, to answer you question I didn’t loose any, actually it opened up a small storage space at the foot of the bed that normally wouldn’t be there on the non fridge side of the cabin.

That's perfect. I always wondered why the standard config is sideways (longway across).

 

[Gandalf_the_Gunmetal_Grey]

That's perfect. I always wondered why the standard config is sideways (longway across).

I also can’t stress enough that if you have an idea within reason of their design they will help you customize and welcome new ideas like when I asked them to install a light inside the water heater box so that it illuminates the sink.

 

[Todd & Meg]

Nice drop.

Todd

 

[Lead Dog]

Just throwing it out there virtually no set up time With our side galleys just sharing if its a option different than a standard teardrop! And we are a all aluminum no wood build!

 

[Gandalf_the_Gunmetal_Grey]

Just throwing it out there virtually no set up time With our side galleys just sharing if its a option different than a standard teardrop! And we are a all aluminum no wood build!
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Nice build, looks really versatile!!

 

[Gandalf_the_Gunmetal_Grey]

Update:

So I finally got my solar panel project done. 100W panel mounted on a drawer system underneath. Bought two plated steel slotted angles 21 inches long and primer and painted them. Mounted them with four 1.12-in Wx2.16-in L x 1/4-in DIA stainless steel U-bolts to the frame of the roof rack. Used 1/4 stainless steels bolts to mount the drawer system to the Angels and to the solar panel. Worked out better than I thought. Also drilled a hole for the channel trailer coupler to keep the panel stowed for travel.

I also mounted the solar panel controller to the top of the battery box which worked out really nice because it’s super easy to access, it’s out of the way and I didn’t have to put holes in my storage box where the battery resides.

 

[TheDirtLover]

I love the solar panel on the pull out rail system! I've got a server rack rail system just for this.

 

[Gandalf_the_Gunmetal_Grey]

Update I just finished my curtains, super easy and simple to install. Glad I did it myself instead of the builders setup. Saved myself about $140 doing this project on my own!!