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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
Nov 244 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


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


Is a PinDrop® Right for You? — Here’s What Real Owners Say About Their Decision to Purchase a Premium PinDrop® MicroCamper
Choosing the right travel trailer isn’t just about specs—it’s about trust. At PinDrop® Travel Trailers, named a Customer Champion and one of America's Top 100 Small Businesses by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, customers aren’t just buying a product; they’re joining a growing community of outdoor lovers who value quality craftsmanship, reliable service, and the freedom to explore with confidence.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Jul 275 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® 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


Financing NOW Available with OneAz Credit Union - Plan Your Next Adventure in a PinDrop®.
Purchase your own Pin Drop Travel Trailer and begin planning your next big camping adventure with easy financing from OneAz, PinDrop patner.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Jan 262 min read


Camping Gear Storage - Functional Counter and Cabinet Space in a Micro Camper
PinDrop® Travel Trailers are designed and custom built to make camping easy, providing cabinet and storage space unlike other micro campers.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Jan 134 min read


Pin Drop Travel Trailers - 2024 Year in Review for This Solar Powered, Self Contained Micro Camper
As 2024 comes to an end, Pin Drop Travel Trailers would like to highlight the great accomplishments of the past year for this micro camper.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Dec 20, 20244 min read


Eco-Cool Ventilation System: The New Revolutionary Design Exclusive to PinDrop®
The new design consists of an air register that is mounted above the headboard keeping campers comfortable in all seasons.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Dec 7, 20243 min read


Revolutionary Design, PinDrop® Releases The el Diablo with New Eco-Cool Ventilation System - Built for all Rugged, Off-Road Adventures
The Pin Drop Team is excited to release a new rugged, robust Pin Drop model micro camper with a new eco-cool ventilation system: el Diablo.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Nov 15, 20243 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


What Is a Micro Camper? - How PinDrop® Travel Trailers Define Premium in This Class
At PinDrop® Travel Trailers, we’ve reimagined the possibilities of micro camping, creating a teardrop-style trailer with unmatched features.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Nov 12, 20244 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® Travel Trailers Named One of America's Top 100 Small Businesses by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
PinDrop™ Travel Trailers has been named one of America’s top 100 small businesses. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO—100 list celebrates 100!
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Sep 5, 20243 min read


5 Easy Tips to Prepare Your Pin Drop for Fall Camping Adventures
As the fall camping season quickly approaches, the Pin Drop Team wants to remind PinDroppers of the 5 easy tips to prepare your Pin Drop Tra
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Aug 31, 20244 min read
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