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UPDATE:<br /><br />Oops, sorry. &nbsp;Edited this update to put it over in the Conversion section.

I used to live in a 16' Scotty, and we did spend quite a lot of time boondocked. &nbsp;I relied upon oil heat and lamps. &nbsp;I kept the wick trimmed and the chimney clean and didn't have much trouble with soot. &nbsp;In most months, I kept our ceiling vent up about 1/2" if the lamps or heater...

I'll stick with my Radio Flyer wagon harnessed to the dogs. &nbsp;Gives them something to do.

Foamie -&nbsp;<br /><br />Just a name for an ultra light small travel trailer built with wood framing, foam walls skinned with canvas and epoxy or fiberglass, much like a ship. &nbsp;No luan or other woods in many cases. Very tough build, very light, very easy and fast. &nbsp;A number of the...

<br /><br />snort! &nbsp;<img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /><br /><br /> <br /><br />I don't know, Brighid. &nbsp;I think it sounds lovely, but I don't know what you are using to pull it. &nbsp;When I was on the original vardo forum (not the yahoo...

WtWB,<br />I love your laundry description! &nbsp;necessity is the mother of invention for sure. &nbsp;If you gotta do laundry, might as well enjoy it.<br /><br />although I also love my wonder wash... &nbsp;what can I say, I'm a gadget geek. &nbsp;But it is a bit pricey, it's true.<br /><br />MA

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<br /><br />UH... heh heh ... um.... (gulp)... &nbsp;<em>whispers&nbsp;</em>"woof?"

I agree, hdranger. &nbsp;I always thought that if I got around to making one, I'd go double axle.<br /><br />Joey, all due respect, 1200 cannot be pulled by 'anything'. &nbsp;my little ford focus cannot pull that. &nbsp;or rather, she could but it would be foolhardy, and damage my vehicle...

Good Lord, Sir Joey! &nbsp;I read a good portion of your build journal, and will go back and read more. &nbsp;I learned quite a bit and I thank you for being so detailed in the information that you posted!!!<br />There is so much good info on tnttt and also here on cheaprv, and your journal...

Thanks, guys. &nbsp;I don't know how well you can see, but the van is stripped inside down to the ribs. &nbsp;That makes it so much easier! &nbsp;The 12V wiring is exposed as well.<br /><br />First steps:<br /><br />Step One: &nbsp;Put vent in roof, after all this is FLORIDA.<br /><br />Step...

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Hi!<br /><br />Well here she is. &nbsp;Isn't she lovely? &nbsp;<img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" /><br /><br />The thermostat thingy just turned out to be not enough fluid. &nbsp;duh. &nbsp;I just assumed he'd topped off, and didn't check. &nbsp;Bad driver!<br /><br />So she's moving...

Hey Sir Joey,<br /><br />Do you have a link to your trailer conversion? &nbsp;Any pics? &nbsp;<img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />

Hi Joey,<br /><br />I love vardo's and their history. &nbsp;Yes, I saw Steve Cox's work (it's really beautiful, isn't it?), and also SaGR's bowtop. &nbsp;<br /><br />I researched trying to build a bowtop originally, thinking that my little Ford could pull it, but the vardo forums I went on to...

Here is a link to the 'vintage plans' page of the Teardrops 'n' Tiny Travel Trailers Forum. &nbsp;If you scroll almost all the way to the bottom, there is a free download for the plans for a Conestoga Trailer (which is the 'American' version of the gypsy vardo, coming into use at about the same...

So glad to hear from you Mortisha. &nbsp;It sounds like the big problems of family heartbreak and shelter have been replaced by the slings and arrows of daily irritations. &nbsp;Yay!!!!!<br /><br />Glad you are well.<br /><br />PS - was worried about you. &nbsp;no longer. &nbsp;<img...

I've lived with a mentally ill spouse for almost 20 years now. &nbsp;I've also grown up in a family where two members were bi-polar and undiagnosed until well into adulthood.<br /><br />I think there is a component of sensitivity to others or to one's environment that goes into the desire for...

Hi AA! &nbsp;Welcome!! &nbsp;<img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />

Oh dear,<br /><br />The name of my little business is: &nbsp;The Rose and Herb. &nbsp;<br /><br />Really.<br /><br />I'm thinking I shouldn't advertise 'Herb' on the side of the van.<br /><br />Thoughts?<br /><br /><img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />