You can expect an average teardrop trailer weight to be about 1,700 pounds (771 kg). Teardrop campers can typically weigh anywhere between 600 to 3,000 pounds.
When looking at the specs for different teardrop trailers, the weight will also be listed as dry or wet weight. Dry weight refers to only the frame of the trailer without fuel or cargo. When the propane gas tank is full, with water tanks, and with cargo, that is known as wet weight.
For pulling a teardrop trailer, it’s recommended to use a vehicle (truck, SUV, or car) that can tow at least 1,500 pounds to tow the smallest teardrop trailers. Of course, you’ll need a bit more torque and towing power if you plan on taking a longer and heavier teardrop trailer.
Make sure to check your vehicle’s towing capacity. This can be found in your owner’s manual or the manufacturer’s website as your gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
7 Example Teardrop Trailer Weights
The following chart features example teardrop trailer weights of specific models ranging from the lightest to the heaviest used on the road. Additional details can be found on the manufacturer’s websites. Here’s the teardrop trailer weight chart:
| Teardrop Trailer Model | Estimated Dry Weight |
| Little Guy MyPod | 630 lbs (286 kg) |
| TCTeardrops 5×9 | 950 lbs (431 kg) |
| Oregon Trailer TerraDrop | 1,200 lbs (544 kg) |
| nuCamp Tag | 1,282 lbs (582 kg) |
| Little Guy Mini Max | 1,993 lbs (904 kg) |
| nuCamp Tab 400 | 2,864 lbs (1,299 kg) |
| Little Guy Max | 3,140 lbs (1,424 kg) |
Sources: Oregon Trailer, Little Guy, nuCamp, TCTeardrops
Additional Weight and Trailer Options
The additional weight you will encounter with a teardrop will come from a few areas. Those areas being storage, add-ons, seating, and propane (wet weight). These areas create an additional weight to consider when towing and traveling with your teardrop.
Make sure to refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual and read the section on towing capacity. It’s always safer to leave some extra wiggle room to not damage your engine.
To Conclude
Teardrops provide a small and lightweight way to get a camper out on the road, whether that’s on at a national park, campground, or over-landing. Each make, model, and size comes along with its own weight based on use and if any mods are installed. The key factors to consider the weight of a teardrop trailer come down to:
- Length
- Construction/material
- What’s stored inside
- Fuel tank/gas/water
It’s important to know the correct weight when looking to tow and transport your teardrop trailer. If you’re unsure and want specific weights, you can always check the manufacture’s website or go to a local cat scale to get a more accurate weight.