The heart of the home is the dwarf sized “Intrepid” cast iron wood heater, capable of creating a cozy space in under 20 minutes, even in the coldest of winters. Firewood storage is under the wagon, a chopping block sits near the steps, and there’s a sweet-smelling cedar kindling basket just inside the door.
Storage in small spaces is a hot topic whether for a micro city dwelling, a cabin in the woods, or a gypsy wagon on wheels. This caravan cleverly provides almost as much built in storage space as it provides living space for the inhabitants; dry storage is located under the lounge/bed area as three 6’ long drawers on heavy duty slides, there’s a built-in closet and an array of standard sized kitchen cupboards/drawers.
A labor of love, this project took a couple of years to build, and it cost about $8,000 and countless hours of hunting down components and reworking materials. It’s a sweet place to call home — open the windows and hear the lake loons call, and know that with a truck and a days’ work, this magical home-on-wheels can be on the road to anywhere you desire.
This home is amazing and inspiring!
Does this come with an Out House?
Living in south jersey and looking at designing 2 of them. But need the first one to deal with me and my three daughters to be able to sleep in. So working
on a bunk bed design for one end. Kids love camping and my back and neck are messed up so need more comfortable sleeping area. Looking for designs blue prints anything to simplify designing. Also what kind of truck chasis did you actually use.
I love this.
The biggest problem with mobile living is finding an ideal location to park up in. You almost need to buy land, which defeats the purpose a little. I want to convert a school bus but increased regulations regarding parking and height in LA are making it difficult. Curious as to where this is located? Maybe I need to move ; )
If you have any recommendations for caravan builders and / or school bus converters on the West Coast please message me or reply to this comment. Would really like to get our of our teeny van and into a larger, but still simple way of living which isn’t an ugly, power-consuming house….
Do you ever rent out this tiny piece of heaven?
What kind of skeleton is in the window in image #7?
On Hornby Island and there is a lovely young couple, Michelle and Lawrence, who are building gypsy caravans. Check out their website. http://www.hornbyislandcaravans.com/They build
I’m eady to move in immediately!!! Please, let me know when my little bit of heaven is ready for a new caregiver
I’ve been in love with tiny houses since I discovered them six years ago, and I think this one takes the cake for magical charm! I was stunned to learn that it is not far from where I live near Castlegar!
I think I would add a light clay plaster finish to absorb and release heat and moisture (and negative ions). It would likely crack when moved, but is easy to repair.
I would love to get contact info for ‘an awesome caravan builder in BC’. My husband and I are only a few years from an empty nest, and this is the lifestyle we are moving towards. Although we are improving, we’re not yet as handy as we could be.
Thank you for sharing this joyful, inspiring home!
This one needs space and a friendly climate too.
This is fantastic….I want one!
I got more and more choked up as I looked at your photos – to the point of tears. I think I’ll cry serendipity. I can’t build one of these, but if any makers would take payments, I could buy one. I live in Oregon in the US, but I have family in BC so traveling there wouldn’t be difficult. Can you turn me on to a couple of makers? It might end up meaning the world to me.
Absolutely breathtaking!
How could I get some plans for this? I’m not sure about building the arched ceiling, which gives it so much!
Ilene
I love this – and beautiful design .
Dear mchoment- I am so pleased that you love this wagon. I share the love and interest in the movement with you! Living simply is a way of being more closely connected to our values in a way that is tangible, eh? Thank you so much for taking a moment of your life to comment on this project….I appreciate it!~Rachel
I love this. Not sure where I would be able to put it yet but I am researching both places and types of tiny houses, it’s great movement.
Hi ildiko1- Glad you like it..I do too! It’s a beautiful, artistic peaceful place to be. How could you have one? Probably two choices. You could build one-basically an 8′ x 20′ little house on a stripped down truck chassis- Or, you could buy one- there are a few builders around….where are you? I could connect you with an awesome caravan builder in BC Canada! ~Rachel
LOVE IT! Can i have one????