In the video above we join Drew from Playing with Sticks for a walk-through of the 2024 Bean Stock 2.0 teardrop trailer.
While Bean Trailers had a good reputation for quality, people frequently complained about their prices. The 2024 Bean Stock 2.0 teardrop trailer is their answer to those complaints. It’s a no-frills teardrop trailer built for those who value affordability, low weight, and off-road capability. And it comes in at 30%–40% cheaper than Bean’s last “budget” model.
The tour begins at the front, and the trailer’s tongue platform adds lots of storage capacity. In the video, a 12-volt cooler and several storage bins ride here. So does the propane bottle, which is super easy to get on and off the trailer, should you want to use it elsewhere.
The kitchen is quite different than a typical teardrop trailer, something our host was never a fan of. However, he says that Bean designed the kitchen in this trailer so well that it functions better than a traditional teardrop galley. The one thing that really sold him was the way Bean offers cover for the outdoor kitchen, as there is no hatch. Drew thinks portable awnings on trailers this small are just silly and more hassle than they are worth.
So how did Bean solve the problem? With an innovative pull-out awning that extends and retracts in seconds! Watch the video to see it in action. Yes, this is a $1,000 add-on, but it adds so much functionality to this inexpensive trailer that Drew says it is totally worth it.
The Bean Stock 2.0 offers some other innovative features, too, such as the outdoor adjustable table where you can set up an outdoor kitchen. Drew says that it almost functions as a kitchen island. Included are options for single or dual sinks and/or cutting boards, food prep space, and an outdoor water spray from a Jerry Can that conveniently hangs on the wall. This table can also function as a dining table.
Also, part of the kitchen is the propane-fueled Discada griddle that sets up right next to the table. A hanging kitchen bag stores everything that used to live in the back hatch galley typical of teardrop trailers.
The fact that the trailer lacks a back galley allows you to add a storage platform to the back hitch. It also gives you a large picture window to gaze out of from bed.
Drew says this model Bean actually suits his family better than their larger, more expensive models. That’s because when Bean removed the back galley it brought additional space inside the trailer. A table in this section converts to a child’s bed, and there is a ton of extra storage.
More nice features of the 2024 Bean Stock 2.0
- MaxxAir vent fan
- Limited lifetime warranty against leaks where the endcap ends and the roof begins.
- Dual-paned windows
- Blackout screens
- Independent suspension
What’s not to like?
Drew wishes they had put the vent fan somewhere other than the roof because the roof is a true one-piece fiberglass roof. Putting in the vent somewhat compromises its integrity.
The front bunk is too small and causes the child sleeping there to hit the window shades. Drew believes this is something Bean will address, but as of now, it is a negative.
Drew also says that the outdoor kitchen area needs brighter lighting than it currently has, and the Discada needs a better storage solution. Also, that amazing prep table is optional, not standard.
2024 Bean Stock 2.0 specs
- Length: 14’ 1/4”
- Dry weight: 1,175 pounds
- Height: 83”
- Width: 7’4”
- MSRP: Starts at $15,999
Learn more about the 2024 Bean Stock 2.0 here.
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I wonder, what is the tongue weight ?
Our son had a Black Bean trailer. They bought it in Salt Lake, brought it home to northern CA – and then the baby was born. That was the end of the Bean. So much stuff had to be taken for the little ‘sprout’, that was the end of camping with the Bean. Shame, because he special ordered the trailer with everything he thought they would need. But, he DIDN’T know how much stuff babies need right after birth.
Personally, the kitchen in the rear hatch seems like a better design. The hatch provides a waterproof roof, especially if side curtains are added. The cooktop, microwave, sink, and fridge are attached or in a drawer or on a shelf, and everything is already wired and plumbed, ie., no extra setting up or taking down required. Plus the fridge isn’t exposed to the elements, especially mud and heat, that this Bean 12v fridge will suffer. Pots, pans, dishes, and utensils have their own permanent storage spaces and can easily be washed and put away without more set-up and take-down time. For roughly the same price, I would buy a Braxton Creek teardrop.
Thank you, Cheri! 🙂 I like many of the features of this teardrop, but large number of things done outside — cook,potty, bathe — are a bit deviant from my style of travel. I agree with his assessment that this is made for someone who ventures far, far from the beaten path. Still, seems extremely well-made and should withstand the rigors of well-off off-road use. Thanls again and safe travels! 🙂