DIY
GYPSY WAGON
GLAMPER
About halfway through our last tiny home build we started to get extremely bored with it. There is only so much you can do with a traditional tiny home design, and our creative juices were beginning to run dry. At first we thought of doing a sort of tear drop deign, but that held several creative restrictions as well.
It was finally decided that we would build a Gypsy Wagon. But after copious amounts of research, we realized that a traditional Gypsy Wagon or Vardo didn't quite match what we were imagining for our next build.
And thus,
The Gypsy Wagon Glamper was born.
We are currently working on the finishing touches and editing a video blog of the build and finished result, as well as an instructional tutorial, but I just couldn't wait to share the progress pictures of this build now. Make sure you follow to see the completed project and instructional tutorial.
This entire build was done for under $2000.
Proving it doesn't always cost a fortune to go tiny.
We started with a $200 5x8 dump trailer
(Craigslist score!)
Then, we ripped the old floor off and made the base, and stylish bracing.
Framing
Plywood and Papering
Framing for curved roof
(This was the tricky part)
Windows and Doorway Cut
Windows Installed
(We did this a little prematurely, mainly because we weren't confident in not accidently breaking them if we stored them any longer.)
Celling, Roof insulation, and aluminum roofing installed.
(& yep, I wore a sundress through all of it)
Bed, Counters, Shelves, Electrical and Flooring installed.
Custom sink and plumbing installed.
Trim being added.
I will update with the last of the photos soon, we would love to hear your opinions of this build in the comments!
I feel I may be posting this to late to get a reply, but, what thickness ply did you use for the walls?
ReplyDeleteI'm doing something similar but smaller. Wish I could send pics
ReplyDeleteI'm doing something similar but smaller. Wish I could send pics
ReplyDeleteFantastic build, i can't wait to see the rest.
ReplyDeleteHere’s a thought: despite the need for as much storage as you can squeeze in, you may find so MUCH built-in storage drawers overwhelming when you come to spending time inside on limited seating on the other side of the storage and up against the storage under the bed. All that wood might be kinda claustrophobic, especially on a rainy day! Drawers themselves are a bit limiting when it comes to stashing stuff. I would replace at least half the drawers on one side with cupboards and use louvered doors to make you feel like they are not so closed-in. Just my thoughts!!
ReplyDeleteWo kann man sowas kaufen?
ReplyDeleteWe built one 13 years ago, as Theresa is from a Slovenian Gypsy family. We used aluminum and cedar, so it weighs less than 1800 pounds, with a miniature cast iron stove. It is ample, 12 x 8. We camp everywhere in it.
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