Casual Turtle Campers

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAIf you are looking for a topper or small camper with some class, check out Casual Turtle Campers.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAFrom 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!

http://casualturtlecampers.com/

Hal’s Little Vardo

Hal in Oregon sent me some photos of his stick-built vardo.  It is sheathed in house wrap and wood-sided with a metal roof.  Sturdy looking simple design.  So far, he’s spent about two weeks on it and the shell appears to be nearly complete.  This is a link to the album with more photos but I’m not sure it’s public yet.  Please let me know through the comments if this link does NOT work for you.  In the meantime, here are some photos posted by his sister Jodie:

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Ultra Uber Lightweight Vardo

Here is an excellent example of minimalist housing design.  A bicycle pulled miniature vardo that can collapse into a low-profile trailer for the road if needed.

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It’s an admirable design that appears to have gone through a couple design changes from two wheeled to four wheeled.  It could be a very inexpensive shelter that is dry and off the ground.  Clearly this guy is a fan of human power and innovative design.

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He also has a build page for his impressive Velomobile here.

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