How cool is this? I don’t think it was actually built but still a cool idea. From Popular Science. The 1930s saw a lot of vehicular innovation.
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Category: caravan
Sheepherder Wagon Community
Mick’s Bowtop Progress
Mick’s bowtop is coming along nicely, and has even hit the road for an extended camping trip. The canvas cover is attached but, unlike it’s historical cousins, there is wood all the way around the roof for strength and security.
Mick’s cabinet-making skills are paying off in the details including the hand-built bay window, dutch door, and drawers.
The photos hardly do it justice as there is great detail in every part of the construction.
From the arched moulding to the compound angles in the stairs, great thought has gone into each step of the construction.
A combination of woods gives a great look and feel to the interior.
Curved seat backs counter the arch of the roof for a unique look and feel in the interior.
The home stretch is in the details of shelving and other storage; a problem not made easier by the curved walls but will create a wagon that is a work of art as much as a home on the road.
Visit the build here to see more: http://vrdomayneac-trailerbuild.blogspot.com/
Chariot Birman
What a great wagon. I wish my creativity could approach this level of beauty.
Casual Turtle Campers
If you are looking for a topper or small camper with some class, check out Casual Turtle Campers.
From the website:
The idea for Casual Turtle Campers was conceived by Peter Pavlowich in the summer of 2010. On a road trip to Colorado, he noticed an abundance of truck campers but a profound lack of variety or style. As a Wood Construction and Design graduate from the University of Idaho, he believed he could design and build a simple and attractive alternative to the big, heavy, white boxes that he seemed to see everywhere. Over the next few years, Peter slowly and methodically brought together ideas and drew up plans for what would eventually become the design for Casual Turtle Campers.
He very happily lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with his wife, Lindsey, and their dog/shop foreman, Moxie. We love when people stop by – just get in touch!
Sheep Wagon
Spotted a couple years ago in southern Arizona…
Pretty basic but gets the job done.
“Gypsy Caravan” by Leon Goodman 1995
VW Bugout!
What can you even say? Click the pic for more info.
Wohnwagen
A nice German wagon found on the Wiki media. Luxuriously spacious.
Unlike the more stylish British versions the continental wagons are much more utilitarian and often built from a cargo wagons.
Jay Nelson’s Constructs
In searching for home-built campers, there were very few images on the web just a few years ago. Jay Nelson came up a few times over the years due to his ingenious building of structures onto existing vehicles, compact car, scooter, boat, and now a truck.
It’s my kind of work. Low budget, simple, and highly functional alternatives to the mainstream consumption.
But would I do this the the Vespa? Maybe.
Of course, my new truck is in sore need of a cool topper…
See more of Jay’s work on his site http://jaynelsonart.com/ or follow his blog on Tumblr.
Preindustrial Craftsmanship 