Driver Side Location of Shore Power Connector

[clkelley564]

Why do most teardroppers put their shore power connector on the driver side?? I know in the "master thread" in this subject they state because that's the way most RVs do it.

However, to me it needs to be on the passenger side of the tear, because I would probably back in the tear to a campsite, disconnect the truck, then 180 the tear on the site where the galley is facing forward. (That's the great thing about teardrops, they are light enough to do this)

When I set up my tents in campsites I put the tent toward the back of the site and have my shelters in front so that the "public" area of my campsite is in front and the "private" area is in back.

To me the galley is the "public" portion of the tear, and the doors to the sleeping area are the "private" portion of the tear.

Any thoughts??

[War Eagle]

I am the exact opposit of you. I would rather have the TD as a buffer between me and the public. No so much hiding from them but just staying away from the traffic and I would not want the TD in the way of my view. If my site was facing a mountain or lake I would want my living area to be as close as possible to that view. In addition, I have small children. With the galley at the back of the site I would be keeping them farther away from the road/ trail/ cars.

I don't mind visitors, infact I invite anyone to my camp site, but I would rather sit in my backyard and enjoy the view rather than sit in the front yard by the road and look over my house.

[madjack]

I am with War Eagle(except for having the kids)...but you can doit anyway ya want...of course, these trailers are so small that it really doesn't matter.....
madjack

[Leon]

I like to not have to unhitch if I'm not planning on using the car for anything. If I'm travelling I can just pull out without having to turn the teardrop around. Also, I do have a wheel for the tongue jack but in camp I like to use a flat foot so the trailer isn't moving around. That makes manuvering a little harder.

[asianflava]

Yep, you can do it however you want. You can have you shore power connections on either side. These trailers are small enough that running the extension cord under the trailer overhang isn't a big deal.

Keep one thing in mind though, if you let someone else use the trailer or if you ever sell it, they might prefer the "standard" location.

[rainjer]

Yep, you can do it however you want. You can have you shore power connections on either side. These trailers are small enough that running the extension cord under the trailer overhang isn't a big deal.

Keep one thing in mind though, if you let someone else use the trailer or if you ever sell it, they might prefer the "standard" location.

I was ging to say the same thing.

My plan is to locate it in my tongue box. I will put a notch on both side to run the cord out from under the lid when it is closed. Then I can just run it under the trailer to were it need to go.

[sdtripper2]

Why do most teardroppers put their shore power connector on the driver side?? I know in the "master thread" in this subject they state because that's the way most RVs do it.

However, to me it needs to be on the passenger side of the tear, because I
would probably back in the tear to a campsite, disconnect the truck, then
180 the tear on the site where the galley is facing forward. (That's the
great thing about teardrops, they are light enough to do this)

When I set up my tents in campsites I put the tent toward the back of the
site and have my shelters in front so that the "public" area of my campsite
is in front and the "private" area is in back.

To me the galley is the "public" portion of the tear, and the doors to the
sleeping area are the "private" portion of the tear.

Any thoughts??

clkelley564:

Most all campsites in campgrounds have the electric main box on the
drivers side as you back it in. That is why most put the inlet on that side.
Most back in and have the privacy towards the back of their camp site and
set their enjoying coffee and kitchen out of the lime light of the front of the
campsite. To crawl into the cabin to sleep is a private moment and most
have some privacy of sorts for that event. The midsection entry still is not
up front and is closer to the intimacy of the back. The galley in the back of
the campsite affords a quiet cup of joe in the morning while not dropping
your sleepy seeds for all to see as they take their morning constitutional
walk by your site. With the two doors on a Teardrop in the middle ... it
seems to me the privacy is equal backing in or fronting in. Just where you
serve your guests from the galley is the decision.

I see where you like to do the opposite and park so as to have all that pass
by see your business. So be it and as Rocky said the extension cord should
reach under the trailer either way. Camping is a personal creative making
of pleasures that fit your comforts. So do as you will, and enjoy, your decision.

[asianflava]

Another thing I might add. Some places will not let you pull in, unless it's a pull thru site, they want you to back in. I don't remember where I asked but they said it's a safety thing. If there is some reason to evacuate the campground, they want everybody to exit as fast as possible and not block the roads trying to back their rig out of the site.

[clkelley564]

Thanks for all the replies and I can see both viewpoints.

Here is a rough sketch of what I envision. The campsite I'll probably spend the most time at and also the one I hope to long-term over the winters (someday) at is set up in loops with the sites laid out similar to the sketch below.

The EZ-Up on the left will be open and where I'll do most of my sitting and relaxing. The EZ-Up over the galley will have the screen sides, and the EZ-Up on the right will have the solid sides for privacy.

I'll probably pull my truck out to the main parking lot and park it there.

[sid]

Hey, glad to see you two are still kicking around the site here. Any decisions on the TD?

We need another Alabama gathering this spring!

Mark and Pat

[clkelley564]

Not really made any decisions yet. Been looking around the group hall of fame pictures and all the manufacturers sites and see so many things I like. Of course, like all of us, I'd like a combination of about 6 different trailers.

I truly know in my heart that I wouldn't have the patience or skill to build, so I think buy, then modify, but then the thought of cutting into something that is prebuilt and leak free horrifies me, then I think go to a custom place, so who knows. I'm sure we've all been through those stages.

Of course, my biggest hurdle is I've got to pay off my truck first, so I have till September to read, dream, ask questions, and doodle.

[Micro469]

A teardrop is so small, why not put it in sideways...... best of both worlds.

When I finally get done, I plan to use tent sites anyway. RV sites are usually all gravel. I kinda like to have dirt and grass under my feet.....

[Gerdo]

I didn't care about the norm. Mine is on the drivers side front corner. That is what made the most sence for my electrical inside. It is tucked up in the frame, painted black. You sort of need to know where to look. Out of sight but still conveinent. Also in the rain it stays dry. I carry a 50" extension cord so it is no big deal.