This is a 70 sq. ft. vardo caravan wagon.
The Trillium Caravan is a sleeper camper in the traditional style of the 19th Century English vardo, built by master woodworker Jim Tolpin.
Jim says, “It is impeccably detailed in hand-hewn wood and steel fabricated to the highest highway-worthy standards. One needn’t sacrifice the beauty of traditional materials and antique fixtures for modern convenience.”
The interior offers ample seating–and comfortably sleeps two adults in a queen-size bed. There are beautiful stained glass windows in the front and back of the wagon to allow sunlight to come in.
Please enjoy, learn more and re-share below. Thank you!
70 Sq. Ft. Trillium Vardo Caravan Wagon
Images © Jim Tolpin
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Right now I wanted to show you this awesome DIY mobile micro cabin also known as a gypsy vardo camper (trailer) that’s for sale with an asking price of just $2500. (UPDATE: SOLD)
It’s hand built with a cedar body, onboard marine battery, two windows, side door with lock, working lights, and canvas awning on a single axle trailer.
In total it has less than 1,000 miles on it according to the listing and measures 5′ wide, 9′ long, and 6′ high. Inside it’s about 4′ high and weighs approximately 750 lbs.
Gypsy Vardo Micro Cabin Travel Trailer For Sale
Images: Craigslist
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Here’s micro vardo coffee shop called Three Beans Coffee that I spotted in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The owner told me it was built by a friend of his who was a builder of custom doors and windows in Asheville, North Carolina.
He wanted to go into the coffee business, but found that custom doors and windows are better business.
Guest Post and Photos by Jens J
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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 writing studio, guest quarters, or a weekend getaway wagon, the vardo style offers something unique.
What is a Vardo?
Vardos are traditional horse-drawn wagons historically used by Romani people. Today, the term refers to small, ornate mobile dwellings that capture that classic caravan aesthetic. They’re a great alternative to:
- Traditional travel trailers
- Tent camping
- Teardrop campers
- Standard tiny houses on wheels
About Portland Alternative Dwellings (PAD)
PAD is a tiny house construction company based in Portland, Oregon, founded by Dee Williams and Katy Anderson. Katy is a licensed contractor with over 20 years of experience, while Dee runs Boxcar Woodcraft out of Olympia, Washington.
The organization focuses on building small spaces that are better for the environment, with all structures designed to be constructed on trailers for maximum mobility.
Common uses for PAD structures:
- Backyard office space
- Guest quarters
- Writing studios
- Retreats
- Camping trailers
Dee Williams’ Don Vardo Designs
Photo Credit: Portland Alternative Dwellings
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