<p style="text-align: center;"> seBaffled by the confusion concerning Little Guy and nuCamp trailers?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Here&#8217;s the scoop:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Once upon a time there was a camping enthusiast from North Canton, Ohio. The love of his life was the little teardrop style camper from the 1930&#8217;s &; 1940&#8217;s.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img data-attachment-id="3746" data-permalink="https://roadtripsandtinytrailers.com/2018/01/09/little-guy-nucamp-its-complicated-teardrop-trailers/xfwvjul/" data-orig-file="https://roadtripsandtinytrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/xFwVJul.png" data-orig-size="1200,750" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{";aperture";:";0";,";credit";:";";,";camera";:";";,";caption";:";";,";created_timestamp";:";0";,";copyright";:";";,";focal_length";:";0";,";iso";:";0";,";shutter_speed";:";0";,";title";:";";,";orientation";:";0";}" data-image-title="xFwVJul" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://roadtripsandtinytrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/xFwVJul.png" data-large-file="https://roadtripsandtinytrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/xFwVJul.png" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3746" src="https://roadtripsandtinytrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/xFwVJul.png" alt="xFwVJul" width="1200" height="750" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The idea to recreate, update and make affordable the teardrop camper trailer was presented to a couple brothers in Elkhart, Indiana in 2002. There they began prototyping a 4×8 Retro trailer in their garage.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img data-attachment-id="3747" data-permalink="https://roadtripsandtinytrailers.com/2018/01/09/little-guy-nucamp-its-complicated-teardrop-trailers/showroom-nc-300x225/" data-orig-file="https://roadtripsandtinytrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/showroom-nc-300x225.png" data-orig-size="300,225" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{";aperture";:";0";,";credit";:";";,";camera";:";";,";caption";:";";,";created_timestamp";:";0";,";copyright";:";";,";focal_length";:";0";,";iso";:";0";,";shutter_speed";:";0";,";title";:";";,";orientation";:";0";}" data-image-title="showroom-nc-300&;#215;225" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://roadtripsandtinytrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/showroom-nc-300x225.png" data-large-file="https://roadtripsandtinytrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/showroom-nc-300x225.png" class=" size-full wp-image-3747 alignleft" src="https://roadtripsandtinytrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/showroom-nc-300x225.png" alt="showroom-nc-300x225" width="300" height="225" />As the demand for these little gems increased, the construction moved out of the garage and into a manufacturing facility in Sugarcreek, OH. <em><strong>Little Guy Trailers</strong></em> handled the designs, distribution and sales. <em><strong>Pleasant Valley Teardrop Trailers</strong></em> did the manufacturing. Over the next couple years, production gradually and consistently grew from 2-3 trailers a week to a 3-4 a day.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Twenty or so trailers were produced that first year, but now thousands are out on road trips with new travel enthusiasts! Teardrop Camper Trailers are the most identifiable, economical and modern trailers on the road today!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In 2016, as the contract between the companies ended. As a result, the two teardrop entities went their separate ways. Pleasant Valley became <strong>nuCamp</strong> and is now headquartered in Sugarcreek, OH, while <strong>Little Guy</strong> continues its operation from Uniontown, OH. Both companies have dealerships around the country.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>(If you speak with reps from either company, you will get different stories of why there was a split, so we&#8217;ll just go with the reason being that it was the best decision for everyone.)</em></p>
<p>With the separation came the division of the different models. If you are looking at a used trailer that was manufactured <em>before</em> the fall of 2016, it will be a Little Guy Brand. After the fall of 2016, the models fell into independent hands.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Little Guy Trailers now has:</strong></h3>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong style="color: var(--color-neutral-600);"><strong> nuCamp RV now has:</strong></strong></h3>
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<h5 style="text-align: center;"><em>It gets more complicated&#8230;.</em></h5>
<p style="text-align: left;">The nuCamp T@G also comes with the <em>Boondock Edge</em> &; <em>Boondock lite</em> off-road packages, as well as the <em>Sofital </em>luxury package.</p>
<p>Also, models such as: the Silver Shadow, the Q-Max, the 5-Wide, the Tailgater, the 6-Wide, the Rascal, the Joey, and the Rough Rider (and probably a few others) are no longer being manufactured, even though they show up on the used market.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>&#8230;and now it gets even worse</strong></em></p>
<p>Both Little Guy and nuCamp will allow you to customize, modify or even design your own trailer!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Remember, too that most all major RV companies have their version of a mini or teardrop style model. No wonder the sales lots are complicated!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Whether you choose nuCamp or Little Guy, know that they are both excellent in quality.<img data-attachment-id="3758" data-permalink="https://roadtripsandtinytrailers.com/2018/01/09/little-guy-nucamp-its-complicated-teardrop-trailers/cute_rv_vintage_teardrop_camper_travel_trailer_postcard-ra4f2474b8b484c698e79d332c217a3f6_vgbaq_8byvr_540/" data-orig-file="https://roadtripsandtinytrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cute_rv_vintage_teardrop_camper_travel_trailer_postcard-ra4f2474b8b484c698e79d332c217a3f6_vgbaq_8byvr_540-2265396440-1554935233110.jpg" data-orig-size="538,420" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{";aperture";:";0";,";credit";:";";,";camera";:";";,";caption";:";";,";created_timestamp";:";0";,";copyright";:";";,";focal_length";:";0";,";iso";:";0";,";shutter_speed";:";0";,";title";:";";,";orientation";:";0";}" data-image-title="cute_rv_vintage_teardrop_camper_travel_trailer_postcard-ra4f2474b8b484c698e79d332c217a3f6_vgbaq_8byvr_540" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://roadtripsandtinytrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cute_rv_vintage_teardrop_camper_travel_trailer_postcard-ra4f2474b8b484c698e79d332c217a3f6_vgbaq_8byvr_540-2265396440-1554935233110.jpg" data-large-file="https://roadtripsandtinytrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cute_rv_vintage_teardrop_camper_travel_trailer_postcard-ra4f2474b8b484c698e79d332c217a3f6_vgbaq_8byvr_540-2265396440-1554935233110.jpg" class=" wp-image-3758 alignright" src="https://roadtripsandtinytrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cute_rv_vintage_teardrop_camper_travel_trailer_postcard-ra4f2474b8b484c698e79d332c217a3f6_vgbaq_8byvr_540-2265396440-1554935233110.jpg" alt="cute_rv_vintage_teardrop_camper_travel_trailer_postcard-ra4f2474b8b484c698e79d332c217a3f6_vgbaq_8byvr_540.jpg" width="289" height="226" /> The features you find vary from forced air and radiant heat, air-conditioning, window shades and screens, stoves, microwaves, on-demand hot water, refrigerators, entertainment systems, large beds, and lots of storage. The only way to really appreciate all they have to offer is to get down to your local dealership and take a look. You&#8217;ll find new and used models at most RV sales centers, so stop in and see what the fuss is all about!</p>
<p>HAPPY TRAVELS!!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">For a look at the new Little Guy models, click <a href="https://golittleguy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>. To see the new nuCamp models, click <a href="https://nucamprv.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE.</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>*Just a quick update from 2025: Little Guy was purchased by Xtreme Outdoors, but is no longer making the Little Guy Trailers, but there are still many available used. You can still purchase parts and accessories at: <a href="http://teardropshop.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">teardropshop.com</a></strong></em></p>
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He was way ahead of his time!
I love the first picture! I'll have to bookmark this article should we decide to go tiny.
The Little guys are either too small (mypod) or too large and the Nucamps are just the right size for me.
Glad you found just the right thing! You'll have to let me know where your next adventure is to!
I bought a 2010 6 wide in 2009 for $6,000, and they threw in the side tent for $300. That one was made in Elkhart. 2010 is when they started making their own in Sugarcreek. I noticed they made a major upgrade to the teardrop around 2017, and the prices were rediculous. They were nothing like my 6 wide. Last I checked, the lowest price was around $17,000. They really had a good thing going, only to blow it up for unkown reasons. Sad
Hey Steve....
Sorry I didn't respond sooner!
The split between nuCamp & Little Guy was unfortunate. We have discovered that nuCamp really kept the quality while Little Guy has gotten a little cheap-y, so for anything made after 2016 I'd definately go for nuCamp! I agree, tho. The prices for all the little fiberglass trailers are ridiculous.
We just sold our 320 nuCamp T@B - which broke my heart, but we finally decided that we needed a bathroom. We settled on the Airstream Nest-which was only made for 2 yrs because no one liked it. That made me love it even more ;). We are heading for the East Coast in October, and hopefully I'll get back to article writing!
I'm starting a new review of 20' or smaller fiberglass trailers, so say tuned!!
Happy Travels, Jan