Mock vardo

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Mock vardo

Postby planzman » Wed Nov 02, 2011 7:49 pm

This guys rig is awesome

http://paleotool.wordpress.com/plans-pr ... the-vardo/

I wish i had this kind of talent :worship:
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Postby dakotamouse » Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:54 pm

Husband and I found this site too. We are in the planning state of a vardo build in the spring.
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Thanks!

Postby paleotool » Thu Nov 03, 2011 12:02 pm

As an occasional lurker here I'm glad people like to look at my project. Every builder here is inspiring.

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Digging the vardo!

Postby Alfred » Thu Nov 03, 2011 1:58 pm

Hey George,

You did a great job on that vardo! No one knows it yet, but my next project (if I ever finish the current camper), will be a vardo!

AL :thumbsup:
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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Postby paleotool » Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:01 pm

Now that I've worked out logistics and bugs, I am ready to make another one. Maybe I'll pass this one on to my daughter and build a dream vardo in a couple years.
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Re: Thanks!

Postby dakotamouse » Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:16 pm

paleotool wrote:As an occasional lurker here I'm glad people like to look at my project. Every builder here is inspiring.

George


AHAH!!!! Now I got you George! I'll be having all kinds of questions for you as time goes on and our build starts in spring!
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Please, lurk no more! Jump on in...looks like you're our kinda people!! :thumbsup:
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Postby mikeschn » Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:18 pm

Hey Rae,

Did you see this?

Mike...
The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten, so build your teardrop with the best materials...
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Postby paleotool » Thu Nov 03, 2011 7:07 pm

Myron and Mary,

Too bad I didn't know you a year ago. I took the wagon up to Bismarck last fall and even camped at the KOA there. Let me know if I can answer any questions. I need to update the Vardo blog [http://paleotool.wordpress.com/plans-projects-and-patterns/the-vardo/] as there are some important additions and some small but good changes to the wagon. It is more of a process than a one-time project.

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Postby Verna » Thu Nov 03, 2011 7:53 pm

George:

I absolutely love this vardo!!! Your attention to detail is tremendous. I could definitely see me building a similar one.

Thanks for the inspiration.

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Postby paleotool » Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:07 pm

Thanks for the compliment. I hope you get to build your dream wagon as well.
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"mocking" a vardo

Postby paleotool » Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:36 pm

Just a quick inquiry...
How come its referred to as a "Mock" vardo? I picture something made from a cardboard cutout when I see this name applied.

It could really fit into about any of the traditional living-wagon forms: e.g., sheep wagon, accommodation, showman's, vardo, or just plain old time caravan. It was inspired by and is my interpretation of all of them.
This little land yacht has taken me over 9800 miles so far through mountains, deserts, and plains from Mexico to the Canadian border. It is quite real.

Thanks to all those on this forum as it has been a great source for home builders. I refer people to it all the time.
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Postby dakotamouse » Thu Nov 03, 2011 11:24 pm

paleotool wrote:Myron and Mary,

Too bad I didn't know you a year ago. I took the wagon up to Bismarck last fall and even camped at the KOA there. Let me know if I can answer any questions. I need to update the Vardo blog [http://paleotool.wordpress.com/plans-projects-and-patterns/the-vardo/] as there are some important additions and some small but good changes to the wagon. It is more of a process than a one-time project.

George


Holy Crapolie!!! Dang! Wish we knew you a year ago too! Now what brought you all the way from New Mexico to Bismarck?!
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Postby Deryk the Pirate » Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:18 am

Hey George! Ive posted on your blog, I really like your Vardo, Im building my 2nd lil vardo. I dream of doin a full size one, How much does yours weigh and did you take a big hit on mpg? Towing mine I went from 21 to 16mpg. I wonder if I didnt drive over 70mph if that would increase my miles to the gallon lol
Build Thread lil vardo 1: http://tinyurl.com/baqe6py
Build Thread lil vardo 2: http://tinyurl.com/b3rwffm
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Postby paleotool » Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:00 am

Myron and Mary,

I have and do occasionally work in NoDak. I was up there last fall to present at a conference.
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Postby paleotool » Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:01 am

Deryk,

I have watched your build and appreciate the comments on the blog. Keep it coming!
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