Greg Johnson of the Small House Society published a video on how city housing codes influence tiny house living. In a 4 minute video he covers a viewers question, “where can you legally put a tiny house on wheels?” Greg does a great job of explaining the problems we face in addition to different ways [...]
Travel Trailers
A DIY Tent Trailer You Can Build For Camping
The Explorer Boxes are a hybrid of teardrop trailers and easy-to-set-up tent campers. Designed and developed by Compact Camping Concepts, LLC, they’re campers that you can easily build yourself. The company has developed an 85-page set of building plans so that you can build your own tent trailer. They’re small in size and lightweight so [...]
The INCREDIBLE Motorhome That DETACHES From Itself!
The Fieldsleeper is a unique motorhome designed by a company named Tonke. I found out about these gorgeous campers thanks to the famous 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. But anyway you’re here to see [...]
Dee Williams’ Vardo Tiny Houses: Plans, Designs & Building Resources
Dee Williams is one of the most recognized names in the tiny house movement, and her Don Vardo designs offer a beautiful alternative to traditional tiny houses. These gypsy-style caravans combine the aesthetic appeal of a tiny house on wheels with the functionality and easy mobility of a small camper. Whether you’re looking for a [...]
Safari Condo Alto: The Expandable Teardrop-Style Travel Trailer
The Safari Condo Alto bridges the gap between compact teardrop trailers and full-featured travel trailers. Made in Quebec, Canada, this aluminum trailer features an electric pop-up roof that transforms it from a low-profile, aerodynamic towing configuration into a stand-up living space when parked. The Expandable Roof Concept What sets the Alto apart from traditional teardrops [...]
Baja Bullet Teardrop Trailers: DIY Build Story from Cobworks Builder Pat Hennebery
Pat Hennebery of Cobworks built two generations of teardrop trailers for family travel to Baja, Mexico. The original Baja Bullet weighed 850 pounds and featured a queen bed, small bunk, and exterior galley kitchen. The larger Baja Bullet II, built on a 16-foot tandem axle trailer, added bunk beds, walk-in galley, stainless steel exterior, and [...]
Cargo Trailer Mobile Office: Solar-Powered Workspace on Wheels
Architect Andreas Stavropoulos converted a cargo trailer into a mobile office that he can tow with a Honda CR-V. The design features an opening ramp door that creates an indoor-outdoor workspace and a 135-watt solar panel for powering electronics. Cargo Trailer Office Photo by Mark Compton Design Details Designer: Andreas Stavropoulos, Architect Base: Cargo trailer [...]