I've lived in mine for over 10 years.. No rent payments, and i live better, and am warmer then my neighbors homes.. Tiny living and horse drawn. Code Enforcement has nothing on thier books for sheep wagons.. lol.. Drives them crazy.. I Love It..
This may be the best How-To video ever. Very well explained and shown. I like that the construction is nothing too fancy but fairly simple, yet the result is gorgeous.
Really well done, I am a complete beginner but I want to buid a vardo too, and watching your vidéo gave me some more confidence. The steps are clearly explained, thank you.
Funny you should say that! My son wants me to build a Gypsy Vardo on the back of that old truck. Guys are doing that. I searched online and found several old trucks with Gypsy Campers built on the back. Now, THAT would be cool!
Thanku so much, it was a real joy to watch u construct it. I would love to do something like this but its illegal to construct your own caravan/wagon in Western Australia 😢 Ridiculous really coz i know I'd never be able to afford to buy my own camper and i truly believe in some cases the diys are stronger and sturdier than the factory ones.😊 Great to watch the build, hopefully one day I will too, Im 64 this year 😊😅 Thanku again ❤
I would definitely upgrade the tires . It must be a lot heavier than originally manufactured spec. Also upgrade to heavier axle, and possibly trailer brakes
The tires are new 6-ply. The weight is actually less than the original pop-up camper. This Gypsy Wagon is basically a lightweight shell with a bed in it. Ha! I hauled it for a weekend event and my Durango pulled it pretty easy ... oh and the trailer has brakes. I don't ever plan to haul this thing very far so if I have a breakdown ...I can call my son for rescue. Ha! Thanks for watching.
I too was wondering about the weight. I just got an old popup camper and working on what to do with it, I don't need a utility trailer and this seems like a great idea.
@@JesusIsaFlatEarther When I first saw the video I thought maybe he just replaced the canvas top part of the pop-up, keeping the stove, fridge, etc. If the canvas is shot anyhow, why not? Maybe cantilever a sleeping platform off the back.
@@posteroonie I've watched so many tiny home video's, when I go look at a traditional trailer or RV, they do nothing for me, even if I had that kind of money to waste. What pisses me off, if the average person can make do with 72 sq. feet, why don't the build apartments like that for single people, so they can save money and get ahead? It seems like the whole system is designed by bankers and loan officers. Do pickup trucks really need to cost $25,000 plus?
This is so cool thank you so much for showing it. I cant wait to see it fancy painted it would be so neat made in a miniature horse style wagon hmmm thinking about that!
Sorry I exited too early Exodus 14 talks about the Dukes of Edom . So did Victor Hugo in The Hunchback of Notre Dam . Psalm 68 & Psalm 108.9 Over Edom I have cast my shoe 👞. My University Dissertation was on the Irish ☘️ Sheltie/Shelta seed of King/Duke Moshe/Martin concentrated mainly in Connacht . The British Gypsies are from King Abram/Andrew . There are many different Gypsies in India 🇮🇳 Mountainous Lamani , Jats , Kumbis on an Island , Bangla etc etc . The tall one of Andrews seed are mainly Lamani , the Irish Smiths are both Lamani and what they call The Little People/Smiths . Over 3 Million European Gypsies were murdered in the Holocaust . Like the Jews Gypsies have been thrown to the corners of the world 🌍. Persecuted People. Especially in The Potato 🥔 Famines , there was the Irish ☘️ Diaspora. Well done with the Vardah and for keeping the heritage alive !
I’m planning a very similar build for myself very soon. Someone else suggested that the roof trusses in this style wouldn’t be very strong because they went with bending laminations instead of cutting the pattern from plywood. I think yours looks pretty strong. Do you think it was absolutely necessary to double up the thickness for each one, or would a couple of them work fine with only the 3/4” thick plywood? Thank you in advance for your feedback!
Nicely done!! I have found that using a long sliver of wood or plywood instead of a string, gives a much more uniform arch. Also i would of probably ran the roof plywood perpendicular so that the joints fell in the middle of the roof rafters, so that it could be sealed better.
Was just wondering why you didn't make the roof higher ⁉️ I mean it looks like you could of ❗ That away you could stand up a little better ⁉️ I think anyway, I'm just sayin ❗ But I like it ‼️ I've always loved those wagons ❗
Yes, I used the T1-11 on my Tiny House when I built that. It looks much nicer but it is a lot heavier. i wanted to keep this thing as lightweight as possible so i went with the plywood.
I absolutely love this video... I flip RVs (I'm working on my 25th one right now). Question: Why do people put (build) this together, without painting it first. I have found out it is easier to paint/varnish fist then assemble it... To me it is harder to paint it above my head... Is it easier to paint it later?
Hi Judi. When building out of wood, I like to get my project built then put a good coat of oil-base primer on it. i work the primer into all the cracks and then caulk. When i paint, this makes a nice finished look. It's the same way I painted houses for years. I suppose you could paint the pieces first but it would be pretty hard to assemble without dinging up the paint. No real advantage for me. Painting is the last thing I do. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
@@summerland6397 I totally agree... I just completely stripped my vintage 1972 travel trailer... using only a 2" brush and little steel toothbrush to get stubborn paint off... I got it done... Now I'm going to paint it. So exciting.
It is a lesson from you that old age is not meaningless one. Those who are habituated to work hard can build such a beautiful wagon. You grand child is so enthusiastic that muddy filed is not a big issue for him. I like seeing it that your little grand child also use gamboot to walk in mud. But it is not common in India. Here specifically village peoples walk in mud with bare foot even in rainy season.
Very nice build and like the plans you have coming up for it. Please show us the shutters, etc. as you get things added. How much will the end product weigh? Just wondering about a tow vehicle.
Thank you, Sandy. Yes, I will do another video someday. Right now I am busy cutting firewood. I haven't weighed the wagon yet. It tows okay with my Dodge Durango.
Such type of wagons are very good source of living for poor homeless people,in a small space they can live safely,stay away from cold,rain,snow and cold winds,their belongings are safe and the person it self,also good to keep safe from wild animals.
Enjoyed watching and with grandkids I just know your helping form many memories with them. Time goes so fast this unique project will for sure be part of their memory to share for a lifetime. Thanks for sharing and for me the main concern is/weight.
That is amazing. I love the idea and have the same kind of pop up camper, I would love to build the same kind of gypsy wagon as you did but I'm wondering how does it tow down the road ?
Why didn't you angle the sidewalls like the Gypsy wagons mostly did? I believe they did it for extra space and not just because it was trendy though. Just curious and also, why no update, so far. It would be nice to see how you trimmed it with pinstriping or such. Nice video and great work.
Thanks for the comment. I started out designing angled walls but I decided that there was no practical benefit to doing it. Many of the Reading Style vardos had straight walls. So, I went with straight walls extended over the wheels. It's sort of a hybrid. This gave me lots of room inside the wagon. I just finished painting this puppy and then took it camping for the weekend. This was lust last week. Haven't done any more on it yet. I have to do a lot of design work to come up with my finished fancy wagon. Ha! It's gonna take me a while to do all the scroll work I have planned.
Super cool!!! I was hoping it would still be a pop-up. Did you regret not putting vertical pieces (I forget what they're called) inside the windows? With a rafter on top of them, I'da thot they might need that. The weight of your roofers was held up by whatever nails you used to hold the horizontal headers to the vertical studs they butted up against? Eeeeek!
Hi Jennifer. I'm not exactly sure what you mean. Each roof rafter sits on a vertical wall stud. I kept the construction lightweight as possible. I think this thing will hold together for many years. Thanks for watching. Glad you thought it was super cool!
Best DIY video for a vardo. Most do not take into consideration the need for light weight materials--they are trying to build a house instead of a moving vehicle. You realize that it needs to be light to be mobile. Kudos!
I love this idea!! (And Tim) However I don’t love how the Gypsy’s travelled all over and used (cold blood/draft) horses. Yes I know that was the only means of personal travel then but I don’t care bc it still makes me upset. Those horses DIED, every one of them, literally hitched up to a thousand pounds of pull. It’s just fucked up. Get out and pull your own damn wagon.
What a fantastic build! I'm wishing I had one just like it! I wonder if you've since weighed it & if it were finished out as a camper with a kitchen and all, what it would take to pull it? That little guy of yours is adorable and typical of kids..... why would he walk in the grass when he can enjoy the mud & puddles? LOL Cute!
Very nice, I built one similar about 4 years ago. I hope you are gonna add glass windows and insulation, it really improves the comfort level in every season.
Thanks Jeffrey. I am going to make shutter style plexiglass windows. I don't think I will insulate. This is strictly a summer thing and around here, we get very few really hot days.
No. I don't think so. 1-inch stock is pretty weak and 1 inch of insulation is not sufficient for where I live. I built this thing like a house is built. Well insulated all around and very sturdy. I am not concerned about the weight as this thing is parked permanently next to my pond.
That's really lovely and neat. In case you're not aware, though, the word "Gypsy" is a derogatory term that the Romanos find very offensive. While I can understand and appreciate your sort of romantic sentiment in labelling it as you did, it's in truth, unacceptable to those whose history found it unfavorable to their people. 💜🙏💙
ps. Doing the same with a trailer I was given. In the the research phase and was racking My brain about a roof. I thought of the curved roof but dismissed it. After seeing how you did Yours I am now sold on the ideal. Thanks for the video and Nice tractor.
Pretty But its a trailer or caravan. Romani vardos are 4 wheels and very specific as to their interior. Although your skilled and inspired, it is not a vardo.calling it a gypsy vardo is incorrect...this is just to be clear to respect the Romani culture and traditions.
GREAT video and GREAT job. looking into starting this build with some tweeks. I want to make it light enough to be pulled by my grandpa's 1940 truck. Curious, how does it pull going down highway?
I want to thank everyone for watching and for all the great comments! I enjoyed building this little wagon and am glad so many of you like it !
That's great !! sir, thank you for posting this video I'm starting thinking about my 10 by 5 trailer todo something like this.
Any update video of inside?
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Thank you
Is there a part 2? Can you put your Gypsy Wagon in a playlist if if you've got more than one video on it?
I've lived in mine for over 10 years.. No rent payments, and i live better, and am warmer then my neighbors homes.. Tiny living and horse drawn. Code Enforcement has nothing on thier books for sheep wagons.. lol.. Drives them crazy.. I Love It..
Awesome way to live
@@sandy_sd10 Wow! I can imagine that. I have too much "stuff" to fit in my Gypsy Wagon. Ha!
@@TimTools99 I am weird I don't have a lot of stuff. Nevertheless to each their own.
Where do you "park it" and live? Thanks!!
@@5thElement347 I live on a deer farm as a ranch manager. 200 acres with state forestry ajoined to the property.
This may be the best How-To video ever. Very well explained and shown. I like that the construction is nothing too fancy but fairly simple, yet the result is gorgeous.
Thank you so much!
Love this! That clip of your grandson at the end and your laugh was so wholesome ❤
Thank you. My family is everything to me.
It made me giggle. Classic grandpa laugh!
TALENTED TIM N HIS TOOLS! 👍😇👌, I JUST DONT LIKE IT... "I LOVE IT" ❤... ! A REAL BEAUTY.
Beautiful job I wish I had one ...I have two gypsy horses ready 😂😂
This gentleman is awesome. I wouldn't have been able to construct my micro home without his tiny home video. Thank you sir !
Thank you for your kind words
Really well done, I am a complete beginner but I want to buid a vardo too, and watching your vidéo gave me some more confidence. The steps are clearly explained, thank you.
Delightful for your grandkids. Your Vardo type trailer turned out so wonderful. You certainly have talent with wood working.👍✅
I like this shows a lot of creativity. He makes it look so easy
You are a master in woodwork!! Very well planned and executed!! Thanks for the history on the vardo too!
Thank you , my friend.
As long as it is pulled by that pickup hiding in your barn it's a win! I mean it's a win anyway but much cooler pulled by classic truck
Funny you should say that! My son wants me to build a Gypsy Vardo on the back of that old truck. Guys are doing that. I searched online and found several old trucks with Gypsy Campers built on the back. Now, THAT would be cool!
You did a really great job and I’m truly inspired to turn my husband’s pop-up camper into one of these! Thank you so much for sharing your process
What a straight forward, interesting, sweet video. Just love that roof.
Thank you so much. Yes that roof turned out to be pretty cool.
Always loved the colorfull Gypsy wagons. 😊
Nothing gives me more motivation then your videos, keep up the good work!
My dad taught me to just do it! I'm glad to help you get motivated.. Thanks
BEAUTIFUL! I really like how you built that using regular hand power tools, and designed yourself.
Nice old JD Tractor too. 👍
Absolutely beautiful Gypsy wagon. Your design and workmanship are superb. Great job. Thank you so much for sharing.
I appreciate your nice comment.
FANTASTIC PROJECT TIM ! kudos !
These small vardos are so cozy and cute. Well done.
That's terrific! Looks great and such a nice set-up too!
Thank you. Yes, I have a nice big barn to do all my fun stuff. Took a lifetime to get this place the way i want it. Ha!
I think by far this is the most impressive build so far. Making me want to build one
Thanks a lot!
Great addition of the rubber roof!
You grandbaby at the end of the video priceless😍
Thankyou.
I enjoyed that,wouldn't mind seeing it completed.
Hi Mark. Thank you. I plan to work on it over the winter and make a video of how I fancied this thing up. Ha! Anything for a laugh.
Thanku so much, it was a real joy to watch u construct it.
I would love to do something like this but its illegal to construct your own caravan/wagon in Western Australia 😢
Ridiculous really coz i know I'd never be able to afford to buy my own camper and i truly believe in some cases the diys are stronger and sturdier than the factory ones.😊
Great to watch the build, hopefully one day I will too, Im 64 this year 😊😅
Thanku again ❤
I would definitely upgrade the tires . It must be a lot heavier than originally manufactured spec.
Also upgrade to heavier axle, and possibly trailer brakes
The tires are new 6-ply. The weight is actually less than the original pop-up camper. This Gypsy Wagon is basically a lightweight shell with a bed in it. Ha! I hauled it for a weekend event and my Durango pulled it pretty easy ... oh and the trailer has brakes. I don't ever plan to haul this thing very far so if I have a breakdown ...I can call my son for rescue. Ha! Thanks for watching.
I too was wondering about the weight. I just got an old popup camper and working on what to do with it, I don't need a utility trailer and this seems like a great idea.
@@JesusIsaFlatEarther When I first saw the video I thought maybe he just replaced the canvas top part of the pop-up, keeping the stove, fridge, etc. If the canvas is shot anyhow, why not? Maybe cantilever a sleeping platform off the back.
@@posteroonie I've watched so many tiny home video's, when I go look at a traditional trailer or RV, they do nothing for me, even if I had that kind of money to waste. What pisses me off, if the average person can make do with 72 sq. feet, why don't the build apartments like that for single people, so they can save money and get ahead? It seems like the whole system is designed by bankers and loan officers. Do pickup trucks really need to cost $25,000 plus?
@@JesusIsaFlatEarther I feel the same way..have the money and time to build a tiny house debt-free but the city won't let me.Gotta get out this place.
Love this video, thanks for teaching and really taking the time to explain. 👍👍👍😁
I enjoy teaching and maybe help someone else along the way. Thanks for the comment.
Im hoping someday i can make something like this for my jewelery workshop... i dont even care if it stays put. Just need a cozy dry space❤❤❤❤
This is so cool thank you so much for showing it. I cant wait to see it fancy painted it would be so neat made in a miniature horse style wagon hmmm thinking about that!
I'm glad you like it!
Sorry I exited too early Exodus 14 talks about the Dukes of Edom . So did Victor Hugo in The Hunchback of Notre Dam . Psalm 68 & Psalm 108.9 Over Edom I have cast my shoe 👞. My University Dissertation was on the Irish ☘️ Sheltie/Shelta seed of King/Duke Moshe/Martin concentrated mainly in Connacht . The British Gypsies are from King Abram/Andrew . There are many different Gypsies in India 🇮🇳 Mountainous Lamani , Jats , Kumbis on an Island , Bangla etc etc . The tall one of Andrews seed are mainly Lamani , the Irish Smiths are both Lamani and what they call The Little People/Smiths . Over 3 Million European Gypsies were murdered in the Holocaust . Like the Jews Gypsies have been thrown to the corners of the world 🌍. Persecuted People. Especially in The Potato 🥔 Famines , there was the Irish ☘️ Diaspora. Well done with the Vardah and for keeping the heritage alive !
Thanks for sharing, just lovely:-)
I’m planning a very similar build for myself very soon. Someone else suggested that the roof trusses in this style wouldn’t be very strong because they went with bending laminations instead of cutting the pattern from plywood. I think yours looks pretty strong. Do you think it was absolutely necessary to double up the thickness for each one, or would a couple of them work fine with only the 3/4” thick plywood? Thank you in advance for your feedback!
Nicely done!!
I have found that using a long sliver of wood or plywood instead of a string, gives a much more uniform arch. Also i would of probably ran the roof plywood perpendicular so that the joints fell in the middle of the roof rafters, so that it could be sealed better.
Was just wondering why you didn't make the roof higher ⁉️ I mean it looks like you could of ❗ That away you could stand up a little better ⁉️ I think anyway, I'm just sayin ❗ But I like it ‼️ I've always loved those wagons ❗
Wow, thanks, just what I like to see, the process..
Does anyone have measurements for this build? I have a 5x12 trailer and would like to build a gypsy camper.
I just found this video. Wonderful very helpful learned many things. Thank you
Could you use T1-11 exterior sheathing in lieu of 3/8 plywood for your walls?
Yes, I used the T1-11 on my Tiny House when I built that. It looks much nicer but it is a lot heavier. i wanted to keep this thing as lightweight as possible so i went with the plywood.
good job, nice idea, I'm waiting for the end of the project 😊
I will have to take a break from this project now. I have to get cutting my firewood for the winter.
I absolutely love this video...
I flip RVs (I'm working on my 25th one right now).
Question: Why do people put (build) this together, without painting it first.
I have found out it is easier to paint/varnish fist then assemble it...
To me it is harder to paint it above my head...
Is it easier to paint it later?
Hi Judi. When building out of wood, I like to get my project built then put a good coat of oil-base primer on it. i work the primer into all the cracks and then caulk. When i paint, this makes a nice finished look. It's the same way I painted houses for years. I suppose you could paint the pieces first but it would be pretty hard to assemble without dinging up the paint. No real advantage for me. Painting is the last thing I do. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
@@TimTools99
Okay, ...Now I understand...
Good point!!!
If you need to do any gluing or laminating. Better to do it on raw wood than painted wood.
@@summerland6397
I totally agree...
I just completely stripped my vintage 1972 travel trailer... using only a 2" brush and little steel toothbrush to get stubborn paint off... I got it done... Now I'm going to paint it. So exciting.
the back needed an overhang too... just a little... sort of for like a rain gutter, but fancier.
Great job I have and old pop up that may just become a one of those.
Go for it!
Romani peoples are the Levi tribe of Israel.
Its 4:12am
*me closes my eyes to go to bed*
Brain: oh shit! How do we build a gypsy wagons???
*opens my eyes*
It is a lesson from you that old age is not meaningless one. Those who are habituated to work hard can build such a beautiful wagon.
You grand child is so enthusiastic that muddy filed is not a big issue for him.
I like seeing it that your little grand child also use gamboot to walk in mud.
But it is not common in India. Here specifically village peoples walk in mud with bare foot even in rainy season.
Beautiful...thanks for sharing!
Very nice build and like the plans you have coming up for it. Please show us the shutters, etc. as you get things added.
How much will the end product weigh? Just wondering about a tow vehicle.
Thank you, Sandy. Yes, I will do another video someday. Right now I am busy cutting firewood. I haven't weighed the wagon yet. It tows okay with my Dodge Durango.
Such type of wagons are very good source of living for poor homeless people,in a small space they can live safely,stay away from cold,rain,snow and cold winds,their belongings are safe and the person it self,also good to keep safe from wild animals.
You could have your own show!
That would be fun!
Enjoyed watching and with grandkids I just know your helping form many memories with them. Time goes so fast this unique project will for sure be part of their memory to share for a lifetime. Thanks for sharing and for me the main concern is/weight.
That is amazing. I love the idea and have the same kind of pop up camper, I would love to build the same kind of gypsy wagon as you did but I'm wondering how does it tow down the road ?
REALLY INSPIRING GLAD I WATCHED THANK YOU
You know what crazy all the gypsy live in castles now and us Americans live and cars and are homeless.
The best curtains EVER 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Outstanding job! Beautiful Love it
Thank you!
Vardo. NOT. Vargo I goofed again 😃 LOVED the PICTURES you POSTED. I am going to CHECK them OUT. THANKS AGAIN. CHOW
(Gonna take a Sentimental Journey)
Proud Grandpa. Great job on the vargo (gypsy wagon).
Glad you liked it.
What joy must you be experiencing seeing your grandchildren live their adventures in the wagon grandpa built.
Hi Antonio. They are pretty little right now but they will grow into it. Ha! Thanks for the comment.
Just like my son. "MUST play in puddle "
Why didn't you angle the sidewalls like the Gypsy wagons mostly did? I believe they did it for extra space and not just because it was trendy though. Just curious and also, why no update, so far. It would be nice to see how you trimmed it with pinstriping or such. Nice video and great work.
Thanks for the comment. I started out designing angled walls but I decided that there was no practical benefit to doing it. Many of the Reading Style vardos had straight walls. So, I went with straight walls extended over the wheels. It's sort of a hybrid. This gave me lots of room inside the wagon. I just finished painting this puppy and then took it camping for the weekend. This was lust last week. Haven't done any more on it yet. I have to do a lot of design work to come up with my finished fancy wagon. Ha! It's gonna take me a while to do all the scroll work I have planned.
you have an old Ford Truck! I had one once, hard to drive...
Super cool!!!
I was hoping it would still be a pop-up.
Did you regret not putting vertical pieces (I forget what they're called) inside the windows? With a rafter on top of them, I'da thot they might need that. The weight of your roofers was held up by whatever nails you used to hold the horizontal headers to the vertical studs they butted up against? Eeeeek!
Hi Jennifer. I'm not exactly sure what you mean. Each roof rafter sits on a vertical wall stud. I kept the construction lightweight as possible. I think this thing will hold together for many years. Thanks for watching. Glad you thought it was super cool!
Well done! It looks great.
Out of all the vardo wagon tutorials I've seen so far yours is my favorite! Thank you for this. 💖💖💖
Thank you.. Come back anytime!
Such a great idea and amazing build. I love it and it's truly inspired me! new sub here sir.
Always good to have an attentive inspector on site!
The storage space is how we rigged our suburban to go to Alaska. 😁👍
What a nice camper! I bet you could sell plans...
We always called those twisty nails, Pallet Nails
My grandpa always called them twisty nails. brought back some memories. lol
How far from the plywood did you put the nail the string is attached to?
Did you need to caulk or seal the horizontal joints in the deck board walls?
You made the 6x10 model and an suv can haul the weight?
Nice strong grandson Tim👍🏻 that’s quite a beautiful gypsy wagon you built⚡️🇺🇸⚡️
Thank you!
look at you, you are an expert craftsman!
Best DIY video for a vardo. Most do not take into consideration the need for light weight materials--they are trying to build a house instead of a moving vehicle. You realize that it needs to be light to be mobile. Kudos!
You Laddie are awesome and a Packer fan, Green and gold rules.
Never thought of that! Ha!
I love this idea!! (And Tim) However I don’t love how the Gypsy’s travelled all over and used (cold blood/draft) horses. Yes I know that was the only means of personal travel then but I don’t care bc it still makes me upset. Those horses DIED, every one of them, literally hitched up to a thousand pounds of pull. It’s just fucked up. Get out and pull your own damn wagon.
Ha! Yes, we humans are sometime cruel SOB's
What a fantastic build! I'm wishing I had one just like it! I wonder if you've since weighed it & if it were finished out as a camper with a kitchen and all, what it would take to pull it? That little guy of yours is adorable and typical of kids..... why would he walk in the grass when he can enjoy the mud & puddles? LOL Cute!
Thank you very much for the nice comment!
Well that`ll never work!
It`ll sink as soon as you put it in the water!
This is wonderful, I enjoyed seeing the process! Thanks for sharing ❤️
I've been wanting to build a Gypsy Wagon of my own. You beat me to it! Oh well, you gave me some ideas I hadn't considered. Thanks. Yours looks great.
Thank you. Good luck on your build
that gypsy wagon sure will be stealing many hearts...
It is fun isn't it? Thanks for the comment
Gom
What a great idea!! and your grandkids will never forget it!!
Thank you for this wonderful video!
Very nice, I built one similar about 4 years ago. I hope you are gonna add glass windows and insulation, it really improves the comfort level in every season.
Thanks Jeffrey. I am going to make shutter style plexiglass windows. I don't think I will insulate. This is strictly a summer thing and around here, we get very few really hot days.
You made this all without fancy tools.
You are very creative ! I I would buy this house if you were in Russia! Thank you very much , it’ really useful video ! Ludmila, Obninsk, Russia.
Thank you for your kind words. I have never been to Russia. That would be a great place to have this little Gypsy Wagon
I love your voice and accent
Wouldn't superstructure be better by being built with 1 x stock with Styrofoam insulation filled structure. Lighter and cooler in summer.
No. I don't think so. 1-inch stock is pretty weak and 1 inch of insulation is not sufficient for where I live. I built this thing like a house is built. Well insulated all around and very sturdy. I am not concerned about the weight as this thing is parked permanently next to my pond.
That's really lovely and neat. In case you're not aware, though, the word "Gypsy" is a derogatory term that the Romanos find very offensive. While I can understand and appreciate your sort of romantic sentiment in labelling it as you did, it's in truth, unacceptable to those whose history found it unfavorable to their people. 💜🙏💙
Depends on who you ask. Some Rom don’t mind the name.
Awesome job ! Nice technique
Gypsies traveled around in wagons , around in Canada in the 1930s.
I hope they had a good heater in their Caravan!
Alexander Steam show?
ps. Doing the same with a trailer I was given. In the the research phase and was racking My brain about a roof. I thought of the curved roof but dismissed it. After seeing how you did Yours I am now sold on the ideal. Thanks for the video and Nice tractor.
Glad to hear it Scott. Enjoy your build and I hope your curved roof works out.
Pretty But its a trailer or caravan. Romani vardos are 4 wheels and very specific as to their interior. Although your skilled and inspired, it is not a vardo.calling it a gypsy vardo is incorrect...this is just to be clear to respect the Romani culture and traditions.
Okay. I call it my Gypsy Wagon.
how much is the weight limit on your axial
5:47 standing up on the chair without OSHA regulations rules! :D
Ha! Yep ... I never heard of OSHA.
GREAT video and GREAT job. looking into starting this build with some tweeks. I want to make it light enough to be pulled by my grandpa's 1940 truck. Curious, how does it pull going down highway?
Need to upgrade your axle and rims and tires. That's a lot of weight . Nice job .
Thanks Brian. I'm gonna haul this thing until I see smoke.