Join Us on This Mission
When you choose Pin Drop, you’re not just buying the best micro camper on the market. You’re investing in a stronger environment, a revitalized town, and a vision where commerce sparks renewal and hope in a rural community. PinDrop was launched in 2018 by avid campers, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders Tim and Ruth Ellen Elinski.
HOW IT BEGAN
Avid outdoor enthusiasts Ruth Ellen and Tim had long dreamed of a camper that could accompany the pair down any road, to any campground, and to any remote, off the grid
destination. (what makes Pin Drop different?
The trailers they owned couldn't match their desire, so Tim decided to build what had been rolling around in his head. With a family trip deadline looming, he locked himself in his shop and emerged with a micro camper - classic in design, modern in amenities, unrivaled in innovation. With that, Pin Drop Travel Trailers was born.
The Elinskis chose to headquarter in Miami, AZ — a historic mining town with deep roots, strong heritage, and an unrivaled pride that has carried through years of boom, bust and shifting fortunes. Once a powerhouse in Arizona’s economy, Miami has faced challenges but never lost its spirit. By restoring a 120-year-old building as their Factory, hiring locally, and reinvesting in the community, they’re helping to show how opportunities exist and dreams can thrive in rural America.
After seven years, every Pin Drop is still built by hand and sold only in Miami — carrying both the promise of adventure and the spirit of small-town revival. When you choose Pin Drop, you get more than a camper. You become part of the story.
OUR MISSION
To create superior, handcrafted trailers using local resources, that encourage sustainable, responsible recreation, and exceptional outdoor experiences.
OUR VALUES
Pindrop campers are designed to be self-sufficient and powered by the sun, so you don’t need to plug in to the shore power of a developed campground.
This creates spur of the moment road trips, major detours from a planned itinerary, boon docking in your favorite No-where, & all landing spots in between.
#OwnYourHoliday
Our micro campers are built for longevity with quality raw materials and domestic products, along
with using tried and true construction methods and design, that allow components to be easily replaced once they reach the end of their lifespan.
The teardrop style has been adored for generations, and we build Pindrops to carry on that tradition.
#BuildForTomorrow
It’s true, Pindrops are full of conveniences, but our core philosophy is that you should be able to enjoy the outdoors without negatively impacting it.
Solar powered and nimble, our trailers can go a little farther than the crowds but not tear up the countryside getting there.
#LeaveNoTrace
Our manufacturing facility is neatly tucked inside the historic shell of a 110 year old boarding house in a mining town you’ve never heard of.
Supporting our rural communities is crucial to us, and we take pride in providing jobs and opportunities in the communities we choose to live and raise our families.
#ResurrectRural
From Raw Materials
Tim Elinski is a life long tradesman from a family of tradesmen. A licensed general contractor and HVAC contractor, he brings a variety of high level skills and experience to the design and craft of each Pin Drop Travel Trailer.
Pin Drop Travel Trailers are designed, built, and constructed with intention using raw materials. The steel chassis and frame are welded in house. Baltic birch and raw maple for the cabinetry are shaped and milled in house. All aluminum is directly shipped from the mill in sheets and formed in the Pin Drop factory.
It's details you can't see that matter most in a Pin Drop. There is over 1,000 feet of wiring routed throughout the insulated walls and which gives access to convenient charging docks, recessed lighting, and thoughtful speaker placement.
The meticulous in-house Pin Drop process ensures the highest quality at every step of the build.
By limiting production to small batch, we are able to control the quality of each and every Pin Drop and provide custom features that make each trailer unique.
What does it mean to be fully solar powered and self contained? Learn More.