As I mentioned in a previous post, my time in the Gypsy Caravan is coming to a close. It's been over a year that l have been living, working and traveling in this tiny nomadic home. I have dearly loved it and will remember these times with great fondness. Now, I have made the decision to sell the caravan to finance my next chapter, my move to Bisbee. So, anyone interested please read the ad, or pass it along to anyone you think may be interested.
A tiny home, studio, or craft kiosk that can be pulled by a bicycle, this beautiful little vardo was designed and built by artist/craftsman Barry Howard. It is the culmination of a lifetime of experience designing and building little nomadic homes. It is easy to tow behind a bicycle and very stable. It features a bed that is approximately 26" wide by 5' 10" long. The mat folds in sections and below is a storage area that is 22" wide by the length of the caravan and 10 inches high. The storage beneath the bed keeps the center of gravity low providing stability. The small windows in the roof provide light and a sense of space above. Aft is a galley area with a propane stove. There is a small removable table which can be used for meals or computer work. It also attaches outside at the rear of the caravan to make a work surface for craftwork or for an easel for painting. A folding stool hangs on the front as seating for the outdoor work area. The caravan features an awning that rolls up when not in use. It provides shade and directs rain away from the caravan. Also included is a large shade umbrella which attaches to the caravan, for the outdoor work area. Other features include:
CANDLE LANTERN
LED LIGHTS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
HAND-PRESSURIZED PORTABLE SHOWER
STORAGE NET
RETRACTABLE STABILIZER LEGS
STAINED GLASS WINDOW
FABRIC WALL COVERING
NEW PAINT, TOP OF THE LINE SIGN-PAINTERS ENAMEL
20" WHEELS
QUICK RELEASE HITCH
COPPER PIPE ROOF RACK
ROLL DOWN SHADES
LIGHTWEIGHT WOOD CONSTRUCTION
REINFORCED ALUMINUM TUBING FOR THE CHASSIS FRAME
DESIGNED TO FOLD DOWN TO BED-LEVEL IF DESIRED
VINTAGE COCA-COLA BOTTLE OPENER
COMES WITH:
ONE SIX PACK OF PACIFICO BEER
TWO SHOT GLASSES
ONE BOTTLE OF EL JIMADOR 100% AGAVE REPOSADO TEQUILA
ONE BAG OF FRESH LIMES
ONE SHAKER OF SALT
ONE LIGHTWEIGHT TRAVEL HAMMOCK WITH STUFF BAG
INCLUDES : 26" VINTAGE GARY FISHER 21 SPEED MOUNTAIN BIKE WITH HYPER LOW GEAR, NEW REAR CLUSTER, CABLES, AND CHAIN. OLD, SIMPLE, SOLID BIKE. POWDER-COATED CROMOLY STEEL
TWO CABLE LOCKS
TIRE PUMP
WATER BOTTLE AND CAGE
MIRROR
LED HEADLIGHT & TAIL LIGHT
CENTER STAND
TOOL KIT: SCREW DRIVERS, WRENCHES, SOCKET AND RATCHET, PLIERS, ADJUSTABLE WRENCH, TIRE PATCH KIT, CHAIN LUBE
The price for this little human-powered home-studio is $5000. If interested please contact Barry at 530-355-1319 or barryhowardstudio@yahoo.com
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I'm familiar with both Bisbee and Venice. Your love of warm weather must be powerful indeed to prefer the canyon (beautiful though it is) to the beach. Good luck.
ReplyDeletei wouldn't say i prefer the desert to the beach....i just like variety and change...
DeleteFrom experience I speak Barry....You will miss her more than words can tell...
ReplyDeleteI've been building little dwellings my whole life and to some degree i miss them all....but remember them fondly.
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ReplyDeleteI'm considering building a bike-pulled caravan for a similar purpose. Was the frame something you bought (and if so what was it?) or built and what were the outer dimensions?
ReplyDeleteSince this worked for you, I figure why re-invent the frame, eh? (Gratuitous "eh?")
From Canada... #peace