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Following el Camino del Diablo, The Devil’s Highway: The Land Speaks, PinDrop® Answers
El Camino del Diablo —The Devil’s Highway— is the latter. A scorched corridor of desert stretching across the Arizona–Sonora border, it has tested explorers, migrants, soldiers, and surveyors for centuries. It is a place where water determines survival, silence carries weight, and preparation is not optional.
In the coming weeks, PinDrop® Founder Tim Elinski will travel this historic route alongside media and collaborators, not to conquer it, but to listen to it.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
6 days ago3 min read


Cooking With Intention by PinDrop® The Four-Day Overland Menu for the Historic el Camino del Diablo
El Camino del Diablo is an historic road shaped by time, endurance, and struggle. For thousands of years, this trail has been walked by Indigenous travelers, explorers, and migrants each leaving little behind. To move through this place is to slow down, to listen, and to travel with humility. This menu is inspired by the history of Arizona and this historic road. Prepared simply in the PinDrop® galley kitchen, each meal is paired with an Arizona wine and meant to be shared in
Ruth Ellen Elinski
6 days ago3 min read


The Preferred MicroCamper: Experienced Adventurers and Novice Campers, Women Are Choosing PinDrop®
For women who crave real adventure, the kind that takes you off the beaten path, PinDrop’s solar-powered design means you’re not tied to a cord. You don't need a powered campsite. Generous water capacity and self-contained systems let you enjoy nature without complication.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Jan 312 min read


Six Distinct Innovations That Make PinDrop® Travel Trailers a Luxury Micro Camper Brand
At PinDrop®, every travel trailer is designed and built with purpose, guided by core values rooted in craftsmanship, durability, and thoughtful innovation. Fabricated in rural Arizona by skilled tradesmen, PinDrop trailers represent a premium product made in the USA—one that prioritizes long-term performance over short-term trends. This philosophy has helped establish PinDrop® as an award-winning company and a true luxury micro camper brand in the travel trailer market.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Jan 194 min read


Solar-Powered Design and Innovative Manufacturing: Luxury Brand PinDrop® to Showcase in Two Locations for Az Tech Week 2026
PinDrop® Travel Trailers is proud to participate in Az Tech Week (April 6–12), a statewide, decentralized conference hosted by Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) which will spotlight people, ideas, and technologies shaping the future of Arizona. As part of this exciting week in innovation, PinDrop® solar powered, luxury micro campers will showcase features and made-in-USA innovation in two separate events.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Jan 103 min read


The PinDrop® Founder’s Story: Built by Hand, Inspired by the Road for Off-Grid Living
Every great product starts with a real need. For PinDrop® Travel Trailers, that need came from years spent camping, exploring back roads, and realizing that most trailers weren’t designed for true off-grid adventure.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Jan 42 min read


PinDrop® Travel Trailers Event Tour - View a Tear Drop Camper at an Event Near You
Pin Drop Travel Trailers will be showcasing several different tear drop camper style units in the coming months at a variety of outdoor and
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Jan 11 min read


2025 In Review - PinDrop® Celebrates Another Year of Distinction and Looks Ahead to Expanding Manufacturing in the New Year
2025 was a year defined by momentum—on the road, in the factory, with PinDrop clients, and across the communities we serve. As a small but mighty team building luxury micro campers in rural Miami, Arizona, every milestone feels personal. Every partnership, every innovation, every mile traveled adds to the story we’re creating with PinDrop®: a story of premium craftsmanship, sustainability, comfort, and accessible adventure..
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Jan 14 min read


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 24, 20254 min read


Discover Comfort Features That Winter-Proof PinDrop®: a True, Four-Season Microcamper
While other brands often rely on mass-produced parts or cookie-cutter builds, PinDrop® focuses on precision, sustainability, and a premium feel you can sense the moment you get inside. From the full R-15 insulation to the luxury queen mattress to the plug-and-play heated blanket setup, each detail is designed to make all-season camping feel effortless. Here are three of the features that truly elevate winter (or chilly-weather) trips in a PinDrop®, a true four-season microcam
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Nov 24, 20253 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 2, 20252 min read


Why We Choose ARB Accessories: Rugged Reliability Meets PinDrop® Craftsmanship
At PinDrop Travel Trailers, every design decision comes down to one question: does it stand up to adventure? From our award-winning construction to our precision-built components, we craft each PinDrop® to go wherever the road (or lack thereof) leads. That’s why, when it comes to the accessories that complete the PinDrop experience, we trust ARB — a brand that, like us, is built on quality, innovation, and a deep love for exploration.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Oct 26, 20252 min read


PinDrop® Returns to the World Renowned LA Auto Show — View Newest Innovation November 21–30 at the OVR Outpost
We’re thrilled to announce that PinDrop® Travel Trailers has been invited for the third consecutive year to participate in the LA Auto Show, and we’ll again be part of the prestigious OVR Outpost (presented by OVR Magazine). Mark your calendars: November 21 through November 30, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Through OVR Outpost, the show has leaned into overlanding, off-road, and outdoor vehicle recreation themes, with dedicated activations, immersive displays, and uni
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Oct 12, 20252 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 11, 20253 min read


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 28, 20252 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 12, 20252 min read


Adventure Lightly in a MicroCamper: Driving Change With Every PinDrop®
PinDrop’s presence in Miami, AZ goes beyond building trailers. Each sale contributes tax revenues that directly support the town's revitalization, while local sourcing helps strengthen small businesses across the state. By choosing PinDrop®, owners are not only investing in their own adventures but also in the future of a rural Arizona community.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Sep 11, 20252 min read


Rolling With Raceline: Why PinDrop® Chooses Family-Owned Quality
At PinDrop® Travel Trailers, details matter. Every component tells a story about the kind of company PinDrop® strives to be and the kind of partners it chooses to support. That’s why each PinDrop rolls on Raceline Wheels—a family-owned business known for quality, innovation, and heart.
Ruth Ellen Elinski
Sep 11, 20252 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 10, 20253 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 10, 20252 min read
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