The Fieldsleeper is a unique motorhome designed by a company named Tonke.
I found out about these gorgeous campers thanks to Lloyd Kahn over at his blog.
By the way, Lloyd’s recently released his latest book, Tiny Homes: Simple Shelters, that you can order now through Amazon.
Tonke’s Fieldsleeper 1 Camper
Inside you’ll find everything that you can ask for in a recreational vehicle:
- Fridge
- Double gas burner
- Oven
- Sink
- Shower
- Toilet
Since it’s made in Holland, you’ll find the exterior and interior to be very yacht-like.
So if you like dark woods, mahogany, and gloss – you’ll really get a kick out of Tonke’s Fieldsleeper and Explorer Series.
Photos Courtesy of Tonke Campers
If you want you can check out the rest of the pictures and watch a video of how it works:
Tonke’s Fieldsleeper is a Detachable Motorhome
You can unload the camper from the vehicle in about 10 minutes so you can drive around without your entire house.
But what if you aren’t camping? Then you can park the detachable tiny house in the backyard and use it as a…
- Guest house
- Workplace
- Bed and breakfast
- Mother in law suite
The hydraulic lifting system can lower the home until it’s only 4 inches from the ground. If you wanted you can also have wheels installed so you can move about on a paved surface or roll it into a garage for storage.
This particular model (Fieldsleeper I) offers sleeping space for up to 3 people and includes enough space to store bicycles, furniture, and possibly even a scooter.
(http://www.tonkecampers.nl/en/travel/campers/fieldsleeper_1)
Video of How it Works
Length: 2:18
Tonke Camper Story
The company was founded by Maarten van Soest in 2005.
Every sunset he would tow the gypsy cart with a four wheel drive vehicle up the hilltops to watch the wildlife and sunset.
Then his wife gave birth to their first child, Tonke, and he created the first Tonke Camper.
It was a safe and modern truck combined with a sailing-yacht-like interior along with the exterior of a gypsy cart.
Later he sold the first one to a well-known comedian and began the construction of his second one. And that’s how Tonke Campers began.
(http://www.tonkecampers.nl/en/travel/company)
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This is so totally awesome!! I thought, when you said “dark woods and mahogany” that it was going to be dark. But the use of color is wonderful ~ making it look sunny and bright! I wish that something like this was made in the States….. I don’t think I can afford to have one brought over from Holland.
I wish it were more widely available, too, Kat. Certainly is beautiful. Thanks for checking it out and glad you liked it.
Looks as if a gypsy wagon got a makeover from Ikea. I love the warmth of the wood and the sheer practicality of the design.
Haha, yeah, I can see that too CJ. They did a great job. They have a few more designs you can check out at their site too. I love how easy it is to remove it so you can drive around, etc, use the vehicle.
LOVE IT!
Me too, glad you enjoyed it, hehe :D
There are just soooooooo many reasons this is a good idea!
Agreed! Rob- I like your photography. Am slightly envious of your adventures, hehe. :D
Thanks Alex.My tiny house goes where I go. Keep up the good work.
That is a first class tiny home but I fear it is for the rich. In my area maintaining that wonderful interior wood would be expensive and very difficult. Also many of us can not count on much security when we are not “at home”. I like windows that would forbid a burglar access by their size. And I want doors that don’t surrender easily to a sledge hammer or axe. Also through the roof straps for tie downs are the only way to go here as hurricanes are common. I would need to trade some of that nice and pretty towards something built to not need maintenance and was more secure.
The area in which the home will be used must direct its nature. In much of America we need a lot more security than in many nations in Europe.
Yep- this has got to be quite pricey but still way less $ than the average American home. I understand it would need maintenance but at least it’s not more than 150 or so square feet so it can’t be that bad. A yacht has to be worse! You make good points on security.. Wish people didn’t have to worry about that so much. I can see that being an issue if you’re all alone in the woods but in a little community where someone is always home I’d visualize it being pretty safe, and the least of a burglar’s attempts if it’s around any larger homes. Bigger homes have more valuables, right? But I def see what you mean. Thanks for your comment Jim!
Very nice and beautiful camper concept!
Isn’t it? Glad you liked it, Jürg!
That is some of the best craftsmanship I have ever seen. If you used the right materials, the up keep would not be that bad. everyway you look at it, a mobile life style is cheaper than owning land with a house. No property taxes, or insurance etc. etc.
Thanks Robert. I agree, I think whatever maintenance would be worth it as it’s not that big anyway. It’d actually feel great to put some love into it since it’s so beautiful.
I like!
Me likey, too! Thanks, Jay!
Excellent. ohhhhh, I want one a Tonke Camper. Happy and safe 2012 and beyond to all of you from rural Arkansas.
I would certainly take my tonke camper to Queen Wilhelmina State Park in the Ouachita Mountains atop 2,681-foot Rich Mountain, Arkansas’s second highest mountain, home to the Arkansas Native Plant and Wildlife Center, if I had one!
Keep up the great work you are doing Alex!!!