It seems that improvements to mobile homes have been continuing steadily since horses dragged Native American tipis and wigwams around. Among the latest developments are miniaturized, often relatively luxurious, two- person mobile campers. They’re about the size of a two-person tent and are more wind-, rain-, and bear- resistant. However, they can cost anywhere from $5,000 for a basic to $20,000 for a luxury model.
The one that you see here is a T@B Teardrop camper with New York license plates that has been lighting up a WoodenBoat School campus field for a while. These well-designed two-person RVs, manufactured in Ohio, reportedly have become cult objects in some regions. They’re as compact as a pocket cruiser sailboat.
This Teardrop is 15’3” long, 6’8” wide, and 7’8” high, according to the manufacturer’s website. Among the many items listed in the “Basic Package” for the camper are a wet bath with a built-in sink, refrigerator, two-burner stove, outside shower, and an expandable split bed. Among the luxury options are air conditioning, central heat, and a Bluetooth® Media Center with a 19" TV.
Henry David Thoreau might be aghast (as am I, a little), but developments such as these may be allowing more and more people to enjoy and understand the importance of the outdoors. (Images taken in Brooklin, Maine, on September 8 and 9, 2023.)