KURT BOWDEN
Designer/Builder

(530)238-2914

Custom Teardrop

Trailers

For Little Cars

 

Perfect for Road Touring, Comfort Camping, Hot Rods & Car Shows


MiniTears Tear Drop Campers

         If your looking for a teardrop travel trailer that is worthy of your MINI, look no further than MiniTears. From its conception in 2008, MiniTears was all about compatibility with MINI Coopers. From its matching wheels to the round, retro look of its doors and color matched winged graphics; this trailer was made for MINIs.
     Of course you don’t need to have a MINI Cooper to pull this trailer. Its lightweight design (the prototype is only 876 lbs) and careful attention to a balanced frame that puts only 10% tongue weight on the car, makes this trailer compatible with almost any ultra light vehicle.
 
     In December of ’09, MiniTears introduced the MMT, or “Minimized MiniTear”, in an effort to offer our clients a more active role in the building of their own custom teardrop. The completely road-ready MMT starts at only $7995.00 which allows almost anyone to join the fun and unique experience of “teardropping”. Check out the features of the MMT below and then go to the “Options for the MMT” page to see all the features that can be added to personalize your MiniTears Teardrop Trailer.
 
    The materials used in all MiniTears trailers are top-of-the-line. First grade exotic hardwood lumber and cabinet grade plywood’s are used in the body and cabinetry. The beautiful direct & indirect lighting effects are all built from the finest low-draw LED lighting components available. Each light, from the neighbor friendly porch lights over the doors to the concealed ceiling lights that softly illuminate the interiors are all switched separately allowing the occupants to set a mood while experiencing the ultimate camping experience.
    In the galley we have selected marine grade, mirror polished stainless steel sinks and faucets that will look as beautiful years from now as they do on the day you take delivery.
   How about a movie and a glass of wine after the rest of the campground have gone to bed? Our 12v flat screen monitor and CD/DVD/AM/FM players (see the “MiniTears Under Construction” page in “Current Projects”) with separately controlled indoor and outdoor speakers make it all possible. There’s even a USB port so you can plug in your iPod to listen to your favorite tunes!
 
    If you have ideas for your trailer that you don’t find in our list of features or options, give us a call. Chances are we can make it happen.         




Standard Features of the Minimized MiniTears (MMT):


Body & Frame:
  • 4' x 8'-6" body style with polished aluminum siding
  • Polished aluminum diamond plate fenders
  • Two doors with tinted sliding windows
  • Insulated ceiling
  • Inside/outside locking door hardware
  • Custom tail lights
  • Powder coated, balanced frame & torsion suspension axle
  • Standard five lug 15" wheels and tires
Cabin Interior:
  • Select hardwood walls with high gloss varnish finish
  • Completely finished and trimmed "bulkhead" Definition: The "wall' that creates the separation between the cabin and galley. The bulkhead is comprised of two vertical panels and one horizontal panel (the countertop).
  • Pre-wired cabin dome light
  • Curved all wood ceiling with high gloss varnish finish
  • 47" x 75" mattress area 
  • Full width vanity shelf
Galley Interior:
  • Formica countertop
  • Pre-wired galley light
  • Beautiful "open beam" galley hatch lid with high gloss varnish finish
  • Traditional wooden hatch lid prop rods

PROTOTYPE SPECS:

Gross weight:  876 lbs
Tongue weight (without load):  89 lbs
Total dimensions: 4' wide by 8'-6" long
Bed dimensions: 47"wide by 72"long
Chassis: .085 tube steel with 1 7/8" coupler
Adjustable draw bar
Axle: 1500# - Torsion suspension