Outside / Fresh Air
Timberleaf Trailers Plan Your Next Escape
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ot yet ready for retirement, an older man with early onset Alzheimer’s from Dallas had a dream of living on the road fulltime, and part of his bucket list consisted of buying a Timberleaf Trailer in late 2015. With a great attitude about his predicament, he was able to travel for a year and a half before settling down, driving between tailgates at Yale with his son and exploring the vast Rocky Mountains. “We’re building the vehicle to make their stories fun,” shares Kevin Molick, founder and owner of Timberleaf Trailers in Grand Junction. Founded in 2015, the company’s teardrop trailers add a dose of convenience and luxury to any outdoor experience. Thanks to Timberleaf, a newlywed couple from a small town in Georgia clocked in 40,000 miles over the course of a year by living fulltime
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in their teardrop trailer. They traveled to all but four states, and the husband ended up working for Timberleaf for two years because of how much he loved the company. Timberleaf’s headquarters moved from Denver to Grand Junction in March 2018. For adventure seekers looking to get a trailer of their own, it’s nice to know that it’s not a long process — each TImberleaf Trailer takes only three to four weeks of total build time. “It’s fun to watch when we deliver a trailer,” Kevin says. “Our guys talk to the clients and it’s ultimately like giving birth — the trailers being born and going out the door and having those experiences.” Their trailers are unique because of the design — the finish, detailing and accessories. It’s small enough, rugged enough and aesthetically pleasing. Anyone with a Subaru to a truck can use it to complement their outdoor excursions.
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by Lexi reich
