CHOOSING A CAMPER TRAILER

Pop-up or teardrop?
Choose your way to camp.

A pop-up camper trailer and a teardrop camper take different approaches to the same weekend away. Compare how each one sleeps, cooks and sets up, then take your questions to Max.

By Maxamus Trailers · Updated 27 September 2026

Maxamus pop-up camper trailer with its roof raised and steps extendedWhite Maxamus teardrop camper with front storage box
Left: the pop-up camper with its roof raised. Right: the teardrop camper. Confirm the configuration of the exact trailer with Max.

1. The difference at a glance.

Pop-up camperTeardrop camper
Price incl GSTA$35,990 eachA$25,990 each
Sleeps4 people2 people
Stock update · 27 Sep 20263 trailers2 trailers
Power includedBatteries and inverterBatteries, inverter, charger and solar panel
Water storageAsk Max for capacity160 litres
BrakesMechanicalMechanical
InsideRoof raises above the body; seating, dining table and a sleeping platformEnclosed sleeping cabin with mattress, windows and cabinetry
KitchenExternal kitchen slides out from the sideRear galley under a lift-up hatch
Pictured kitchenSink and two-burner cooktopSink, worktop and cabinets; one layout adds a slide-out fridge
StorageExterior compartments and interior cabinetryFront storage box, cabin cabinetry and overhead storage

Prices, sleeping capacity, stock and listed inclusions were supplied by Maxamus on 27 September 2026. Gallery views show different configurations. Confirm current availability and the equipment of the exact camper before purchase.

2. Sleeping and inside space.

The teardrop is built around its sleeping cabin. You enter through the side door onto the mattress, with windows, internal cabinets and overhead storage around you. Most of your living happens outside, with the cabin as a sheltered place to sleep.

The pop-up camper raises its roof above the main body to open up the interior. The gallery shows a sleeping platform, bench seating, a dining table and cabinetry. Choose it if you want room to sit inside, such as on a cold or wet evening.

The teardrop sleeps two people; the pop-up sleeps four. Ask Max for the mattress dimensions and to demonstrate how the sleeping spaces are arranged.

Look inside the pop-up camper ↗

3. The kitchen.

On the teardrop, the kitchen is at the back. Lift the rear hatch and the galley opens to the outdoors, with the hatch overhead. A sink and stove are included, along with 160-litre water storage. The teardrop also includes batteries, an inverter, charger and solar panel. A smart TV is an optional extra; a fridge shown in some gallery layouts is not a confirmed inclusion.

The pop-up camper's kitchen slides out from the side of the body. The pictured kitchen has a stainless sink and a two-burner cooktop. The outdoor kitchen, batteries and inverter are included. Ask Max to confirm water capacity, appliance details and any additional power options for the pop-up.

See the teardrop galley ↗

4. Arriving at camp.

With a teardrop, setting up starts with opening the rear hatch. The cabin is ready to use without changing its shape.

The pop-up camper has a lowered position for travelling and a raised one at camp. You raise the roof, extend the steps and slide out the kitchen. Ask Max to show you the process and how long it takes in person.

5. Towing and storage.

Both camper models have mechanical brakes. Compare the figures for the exact trailer, not only the format. Ask for the external dimensions, tare weight, maximum loaded weight (ATM), ball weight, coupling and braking system. Remember to include water, gas and gear in the loaded weight.

Your vehicle's owner's manual states its towing limits, which must not be exceeded. The towbar and coupling ratings also apply. Read the NSW Government's guidance on towing a trailer or caravan ↗. In another state or territory, check the rules with its transport authority.

Also measure the space where you will keep the camper at home, including the height of a carport or garage door.

6. Questions to bring to Max.

  • The mattress dimensions and how the sleeping spaces are arranged.
  • The dimensions, tare, ATM and ball weight of each camper.
  • The kitchen equipment, water, gas and power systems included.
  • How the pop-up roof is raised and lowered.
  • The price, availability and any warranty for the exact trailer.

Call Max on 0404 887 112 or email Maxamus with your tow vehicle and how you plan to camp.

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