Is it possible to build a Shepherd Hut

[OneRoomDreamin]

Alright, my first post and here it goes...I apologize if I am not making sense. My thoughts are that I would like to build a standy that looks like a Shepherds hut http://www.plankbridge.com/gallery.html . I have two questions, first...would it be possible to use a landscaping trailer because I have found quite a few 6 x 12 trailers around here for like 500 bucks. The other question is what kind of framing should I use...I like Steve Cox 1.5 inch frame, you think that might work?

Steve

[type82e]

check out these sites
http://www.ranchwillowwagons.com/
http://www.daphnescaravans.com/

http://www.bowo-schaeferwagen.de/index.html
the last one is in german but has cool pictures
marcel

[Tiki Dude]

1 x 2 framing works well. Thats what I used to keep it light. Check out my unit which has some similarity to the SW's
http://smallfootprintliving.blogspot.com/

[Steve_Cox]

Alright, my first post and here it goes...I apologize if I am not making sense. My thoughts are that I would like to build a standy that looks like a Shepherds hut http://www.plankbridge.com/gallery.html . I have two questions, first...would it be possible to use a landscaping trailer because I have found quite a few 6 x 12 trailers around here for like 500 bucks. The other question is what kind of framing should I use...I like Steve Cox 1.5 inch frame, you think that might work?

Steve

Steve,

Nice to see you posting The only problem I can see with a landscape trailer is most have metal side rails that might have to be cut off. Not a big problem with the right application of either power tools or explosives. I keep saying "next time" I build a trailer the walls will be 1 1/4" thick laminated panels

[OneRoomDreamin]

Well after some review, I have brought the thinking from a 6x12 down to maybe a 5x8. A little lighter and more compact...the whole point of getting out on the road is to enjoy the road and wide open spaces, not being stuffed in a trailer. Though I don't have it fully planned at the moment I will and then on to purchasing the trailer, I think I might go with HF seems to be the old stand by. I can't say there is a TON of information available on the subject of Shepherds Wagons, but I am getting the general idea...I will have to post my thoughts via google sketchup at a later time of course. Though below is a picture of some inspiration from http://www.storylinetrains.com/shep.html

Tiki Dude...thanks for your link, after seeing your houseboat I am almost sold on building one of those...quick question on it, could you in theory build on a pontoon base?

Steve...I can't find any information on laminated walls, got any direction for me...although what I have planned might not have walls really...but I still want to read bout them.