Gypsy-style caravans

[Franklin1]

G'day Ray,

I was browsing in Gumtree and came across this version of your creation:

There are 10 photos in the listing, if you want to see more of the inside. www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/katoomba/caravans/amazing-air-contitioned-gypsy-wagon-caravan-/1262698150

cheers,

Al.

[grandad]

I love the ceiling in the last photo. It appeals to my inner hippy.
Jim

[Don Ricardo]

Hi Roehm,

Jennison sent me this photo of a Gypsy-style caravan to post for you to look at:



He sent it to me a while ago, in the midst of another project we were discussing and I have been so absorbed by the other project that I neglected to post the photo for you. Apologies to you both.

I have to say that in my eyes Cino Vardo is more elegant than this one, but it does show that there are a few people around with the idea of building a van of this type. And the lawn mower is a nice touch!  None of them use a horse as a tow vehicle though, which would obviate the need for the lawn mower. I think that's the next step in the process, don't you reckon.

Don Ricardo

[shesgotthelook]

[Roehm3108]

The first dolly wheel, SGTL???

[Don Ricardo]

Hi all,

It's great to see the ingenuity that people have used to build Gypsy-style caravans. Some people are so creative! However, to avoid altering the focus of Roehm3108's Cino Vardo thread - which is his Cino Vardo project - we have moved some of the recent posts about modern Gypsy-style caravans to this new thread in the 'Whatever' section.

This is not at all meant to discourage people from posting about Gypsy-style vans. I think many of us vintage vanners are fascinated by some modern 'old style' builds and interpretations. The intent is to provide a dedicated space on the forum for posts about such caravans. So please post away!

Don Ricardo
for the admin team

[Roehm3108]

Hi Franklin
I have difficulties understanding the need for tandem axles on a van of this length. It just doesn't look "right" I do love the workmanship of the interior - a very talented builder/decorator. It reminds me of the conundrum I had when building Cino Vardo - do you have the door at the back or front? The little van I saw during my build also had the door at the front. Because I wanted to have a roof over the door which would create drag of on the front, I decided on the rear door and a bay window acting as a wind-foil to some extent. From a towing viewpoint, I think I made the right decision. I wonder if the hood over the door is actually removable on this van

Jennison/DonR
This van looks more like it was built to be a "sometimes mobile" tiny house. It seems to be quite settled where it is. It reminds my of the gypsy style caravan/tiny house builders based in Tassie. Where was this photo taken Jennison?

[Jennison]

Hi Ray
the van is located in Bungendore. If you are ever travelling towards Batemans Bay through Bungendore keep an eye on your left a couple of hundred yards after you cross the railway tracks, you can't miss it
regards
and a safe and merry xmas to all!!
Travel safely if you're not locked up!!
Jenno

[Roehm3108]

Hi all

Our member Griffin has been gypsy spotting and found a couple to add to this collection.

This is a static "tiny house" version



Here's another way of turning your favourite ute into a gypsy!







May both you and yours stay well, George

All the best

Ray

[lafferty]

Ray, I am the owner of the gypsy caravan on the ute! Youre more than welcome to come round and have a look inside! Decked in solar and just a work of art- youve missed the stain glass windows at front

[Roehm3108]

Thanks for the invite lafferty. I'm a bit busy till after Christmas, but will try to catch up in the new year.

This was my Cino Vardo



Now have a mini lantern roof replica "Thistle-Doo