Adventures of an Imperfect Man In Search of a Handmade Life
I want to re-share this camper I posted about back in 2010. I would still like to know more about it but love what I've seen so far. I see some definite similarities to my own concept of a vardo but I really like to metal sheathing as a modern, low maintenance exterior. Also, the … Continue reading ProtoStoga
From the ingenuity of the Roaring 20s. Pack up with your favorite Flapper and head to the wide-open spaces! Novel Camping Trailer Opens Into Comfortable Quarters A NOVEL camping trailer has been produced in London which is hailed with delight by lovers of the outdoors because of the comfort it provides. The trailer, compact when … Continue reading Novel Camping Trailer from 1929
Okay, in some cases maybe. This cute little combo caught my attention a couple years ago and I'm just getting around to posting it. A truly minimal teardrop trailer that I suspect can just sleep two with about one suitcase each. I found it labelled “The 1941 Kozy Coach Travel Trailer ” but a search … Continue reading Who Says Bigger is Better?
Some of you Teardrop aficionados out there have undoubtedly seen photos of Dave Moult's spectacular build. The best write-up I've come across is from the Living in a Shoebox blog. This is not Mr. Moult's first build and it clearly shows. This one has a retro-futuristic Steampunk theme and uses a lot of copper and … Continue reading A Steampunk Teardrop Camper
From Casual Turtle Campers Peter at Casual Turtle Campers has come up with a great new design in a minimalist caravan. I have posted his earlier work here a couple times and this new design is worth a look.. This model looks like it would work well as a base camp for one or two … Continue reading Another Great Design
A couple recent inquiries prompt this quick post about a wooden truck topper. The question that came up a few weeks ago was "why would you make a topper instead of just buying one?" Well, I'm not wealthy and making something costs a lot less than buying it. Also, if you are a woodworker, it's … Continue reading Wooden Truck Topper
