Now it begins: The Blue Ridge Mountain Vardo!

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Now it begins: The Blue Ridge Mountain Vardo!

Postby Alfred » Sat Jan 29, 2022 1:55 pm

Hi Gang,

It’s been years since I built the “Weekend for a Family of Five.” A camper with an upper bunk for my then very young children.

Well, the children are all growed now, and the bug has bitten me to build another.

This one I would like to make a simple Vardo design. Simple, because my carpentry skills are basic. But, then paint it up all artsy quirky alternative hippy-dippy Asheville, NC Mountain Style.

And HERE is the 4’ x 10’ trailer I bought today, to start it on!
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This is not exactly the style, but I’m thinking something akin to this.
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I’ll post some ideas I have as a sketched profile in a bit. Goal to camp in Spring 2022!

Onward!

AL in Asheville


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4 minute video of our build - A 5x8 Camper for a family of 5 - http://youtu.be/CYGTlkfpIhY
How we built a 5x8 camper for a family of 5, using a utility trailer with an incorporated bunk bed for the kids.
From plain trailer to campground!

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Also - More pictures here: http://flic.kr/ps/225piC
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Re: Now it begins: The Blue Ridge Mountain Vardo!

Postby S. Heisley » Sat Jan 29, 2022 5:38 pm

Ah, the dreamer/adventurer!
Looking forward to seeing your posts! :SG

I suspect the adventure will last until April, 2023, giving me a year of thoughtful reading.
I can't resist telling you that Rome and Romani Caravans were not built in a 'day'. :lol:
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Re: Now it begins: The Blue Ridge Mountain Vardo!

Postby Alfred » Sat Jan 29, 2022 6:28 pm

Sharon, I see what you did there!


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4 minute video of our build - A 5x8 Camper for a family of 5 - http://youtu.be/CYGTlkfpIhY
How we built a 5x8 camper for a family of 5, using a utility trailer with an incorporated bunk bed for the kids.
From plain trailer to campground!

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Also - More pictures here: http://flic.kr/ps/225piC
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Re: Now it begins: The Blue Ridge Mountain Vardo!

Postby Gold5one » Thu Feb 24, 2022 7:20 pm

A good start! I'm sure it will be a work of art when finished.
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