Vistabule Relocates Teardrop Trailer Factory to Eagan
The manufacturer moved its operations to a new facility in Eagan during the summer of 2026 to increase production efficiency.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Remote Work
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Vistabule, a maker of teardrop trailers, moved its manufacturing operations from St. Paul to a new 18,000-square-foot facility in Eagan during the summer of 2026. This relocation aims to improve production capacity and customer experience compared to the company's former site.
Why it matters
The move addresses persistent operational challenges at the St. Paul location, such as limited parking and privacy issues. By expanding efficiency, the company intends to increase output and reduce customer wait times for their trailers.
Vistabule employs 13 people and has sold over 1,100 trailers starting at $24,995 since 2011. Each trailer weighs 1,400 pounds and requires 120 hours of labor to manufacture.
The players
Vistabule
This manufacturing company specializes in producing lightweight teardrop trailers for outdoor enthusiasts.
Bert Taylor
He is the designer responsible for the original teardrop trailer model first introduced in 2011.
Lily Taylor
She leads the strategic efforts for the company, including future plans for dealership partnerships and potential new trailer models.
The details
The new site at 1230 Eagan Industrial Road allows for streamlined manufacturing while wood frames remain pre-cut in Scandia. The company currently manages a rental program covering Cook County and areas within 50 miles of the Eagan headquarters.
Timeline
Bert Taylor designed the first teardrop trailer in 2011.
Vistabule relocated its business operations to Eagan in the summer of 2026.
This report was published on October 25, 2026.
Market Landscape
The move to Eagan follows the broader post-2020 increase in U.S. domestic RV and trailer manufacturing capacity aimed at meeting surging outdoor recreation demand. This operational shift allows Vistabule to better compete in the specialized travel trailer market by scaling output to meet consumer interest.
Customers can expect reduced wait times for new trailers as production scales from two units per week to 12 per month. Prospective buyers located within 50 miles of the new Eagan facility may also utilize the company's existing trailer rental program.
The takeaway
Optimizing manufacturing space is a critical step for small-scale vehicle producers to meet growing market demand efficiently. Buyers interested in teardrop trailers should monitor production updates to see if the planned increase in monthly output effectively shortens current wait times.
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