Here's a look at the vardo my friend built. (He has since sold it and built a cabin.) He used to build airplanes and wooden boats, so this vardo was light and strong. Towed easily with an F-150. Composting toilet, on-demand water heater for the shower, refrigerator and freezer...
New Mexico gets colder than California but it’s still doable I think. That build is absolutely beautiful. The one I looked into had heated floors and a canvas top that was coated to stay warm.
Does he still build or have plans for sale? not Malamute is it? He’s a talented carpenter.
I would love one of those.