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A Week in the Life of PinDrop® Founders: Much More Than Manufacturing Luxury Micro-Campers
Tim and Ruth Ellen, the husband-and-wife team behind PinDrop®, are no different. They spend their days designing and fabricating award-winning luxury micro campers.
Headquartered in an historic 120-year-old poured concrete building, they are intentionally working to bring it back to life through adaptive reuse. A typical week is a mix of big things, a balance of projects, and lots of quick decisions - the constant steady steps forward to realizing the dream.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
6 days ago4 min read


Supporting Local, Building Community — PinDrop® to Showcase at the Arizona Fall Fest 11/8
At PinDrop® Travel Trailers, our mission has always been about more than building great micro trailers — we’re about building community, supporting local craft, and promoting adventure in ways that respect place and people. Participating in the Arizona Fall Festival aligns perfectly with these core values. View this solar powered, self contained, micro camper, made in USA.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Nov 22 min read


PinDrop® Founders Join the Arizona Sustainable Economic Development Learning Lab
PinDrop® Travel Trailers founders Tim and Ruth Ellen Elinski have been selected to participate in the Arizona Sustainable Economic...
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Oct 113 min read


Fall Camping Made Easy: Rent a PinDrop® and Support the Arizona State Parks Family Campout Program
Camping with a Cause - Support Arizona State Parks
Right now is the best time to rent—not only for your own adventure but for the difference your rental makes. PinDrop will donate 10% of every rental to the Arizona State Parks and Trails Family Campout Program, which helps families experience camping together, many for the very first time.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Sep 282 min read


PinDrop® Travel Trailers Marks Seven Years with Anniversary Celebration in Miami, Arizona
PinDrop Travel Trailers is proud to announce its 7-Year Anniversary Celebration and Annual Open House Event, taking place at the company’s historic headquarters at 168 North Miami Avenue in Miami, Arizona, on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Hosted in partnership with the Globe-Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce, the event will highlight seven years of growth, innovation, and community support that have helped make PinDrop Trailers a nationally reco
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Sep 122 min read


Solo Camping — Why Women Love to PinDrop® — Freedom, Confidence, and Adventure on Your Terms
While the idea of heading out on your own might feel intimidating at first, PinDrop® Travel Trailers make it easy for those of all...
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Aug 103 min read


PinDrop® Founder Tim Elinski Featured in Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry Video - Hottest Thing Made in Arizona
Recognized as a Top 3 Hottest Thing Made in Arizona company in 2024, PinDrop® Founder Tim Elinski speaks alongside other Arizona manufacturing companies as part of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry's annual celebration of the most innovative, impactful, and game-changing products. This video will help to kick off the 2025 Hottest Thing Made in Arizona competition launching this month.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Aug 102 min read


Built for Adventure, Committed to Conservation: PinDrop® Partners with TreadLightly! to Support Trail Stewardship and Education
At PinDrop® Travel Trailers, we build more than just micro campers—we prioritize partnerships and work to build connections with wild places. That’s why we’re proud to announce a formal partnership with TreadLightly!, a national nonprofit committed to protecting and enhancing access to public lands through education, stewardship, and responsible recreation.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Jul 152 min read


PinDrop® Travel Trailers Featured in the Esteemed Publication - Arizona Highways Magazine
PinDrop® Travel Trailers is featured in the June 2025 issue of Arizona Highways Magazine—a milestone moment for our team, our story, and our manufacturing operation headquartered in the rural and historic town of Miami, Arizona. Exceptional craftsmanship, a nimble, eco-concious product, responsible recreation, and a deep commitment to rural communities.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
May 222 min read


Manufacturing Micro Campers in Rural Arizona - Learn More About the PinDrop® Team
Fully self-contained and solar powered, Pin Drops allow novice and experienced campers the opportunity to stay out longer, off the grid, in remote destinations without the need to plug in. Powered solely by the sun, this micro-camper boasts a surprising number of features and conveniences in a compact, super-efficient, well-insulated shell. Light and aerodynamic, Pin Drop Travel Trailers can be towed by vehicles with tow capacities starting at 2,300 lbs.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
May 133 min read


PinDrop® Returns to Overland Expo West 2025 - View New Models 5/16-5/18 Alongside Sunflare XPLOR - Booth OS1
PinDrop® Travel Trailers will be returning to Overland Expo West 2025 , a premier offroad and overland adventure showcase, from May...
Ruth Ellen Elinski
May 43 min read


Powering a Micro Camper the Pin Drop Way: Eco-Friendly and Amped for the Long Haul
PinDrop has landed on a solid combination of the finest solar equipment, power management and storage equipment to fully power any adventure
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Feb 215 min read


Supporting Runners, Showcasing PinDrop® With Views of the Red Rocks - Vortex Ultra Experience (VUE) in Sedona, Arizona
Join the PinDrop ® team on April 19, 2025, for the fourth annual Vortex Ultra Experience (VUE) in the breathtaking red rocks of Sedona, Az
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Feb 174 min read


PinDrop® Travel Trailers Founder Tim Elinski Featured Speaker at the 2025 Arizona Good Business Summit Hosted by Local First Az
The PinDrop® team announces Tim Elinski, founder of PinDrop® Travel Trailers , will be a featured speaker at the 2025 Arizona Good...
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Feb 12 min read


Support Trails and Win a PinDrop® Adventure and Mountain Bike Excursion in the Pinal Mountains!
PinDrop® Travel Trailers is excited to announce our latest fundraising event in partnership with Tread Lightly! and TopoJoes Bike Shop.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Nov 14, 20243 min read


PinDrop™ Named Top Three Finalist: "Hottest THING Made in Arizona" by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry
PinDrop™ Named Top Three Finalist: "Hottest THING Made in Arizona" by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry - VOTE
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Oct 4, 20243 min read


PinDrop™ Travel Trailers Featured on Fox 10 Phoenix News: Arizona-Made Excellence
This week, PinDrop Travel Trailers founder, Tim Elinski, had the exciting opportunity to appear on Fox 10 Phoenix News for a live interview.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Sep 27, 20242 min read


Meet Scott Hathcock, CEO Moonshot - Empowering Entrepreneurship in Rural Arizona
It's been over a year since PinDrop™ Founder, Tim Elinski, competed against 9 other Arizona-based businesses for the Moonshot Rural Pitch...
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Sep 13, 20243 min read


PinDrop™ to Showcase Alongside XPLOR by SunFlare at Overland Expo West 5/17-5/19, Booth OS1
The Pin Drop Scout Model is fully solar powered and self-contained. This offroad capable micro camper includes premium features.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
May 8, 20243 min read


PinDrop™ to Showcase at the 2024 Arizona Game and Fish Outdoor Expo March 23/24
For the third year in a row, Pin Drop Travel Trailers will be showcased at the Arizona Game and Fish Department's Outdoor Expo, with two...
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Mar 12, 20242 min read
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