Thanks for the comment, we use it a lot; it's called a Queenie stove - £380 brand new from original moulds (UK) and you can still buy them (just search google). I looked because the plan has always been to produce more of these bowtops, using this one as a template. I can categorically tell you the stove and flue are must have items! For the first year we used electric oil heater, but once we figured out exactly how best to use the stove, there is no substitute. Peat is perfect but we've experimented with some coal (carefully) and wood too. The heat inside the caravan can become too much (45+ C measured) - open doors even with snow outside. Without it we'd struggle to use it all year round. Most of the burn/smoke control works via the flue though, so it's important that it's fitted properly (like this one). I don't have a current price for the flue system.
kat morgan, friend of the family had that. And, we defs needed the tractor on both ends to pick up and park it (in the forest). I've since managed to move it around with just a quadbike (350cc), but not easily.
Hi Sharon, the seating at the back converts to a small double bed. And you're correct - no sink or running water. The travelling folk would park up (with their pony) near a river for water, or carry what they needed. This is a modern day copy of a traditional vardo/bowtop caravan. There's no kitchen storage area either, so pots and pans (and all sorts) would be attached to the outside to save space. Quiet beautiful. Look for more info and pics online. Thanks for the comment.
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That is gorgeous!! I'm about to buy one myself! I'll keep you posted :-)
Love from Ireland :-)
Absolutely wonderful! That would be a dream to spend time in. Really love it! Treasure your time in it.
Who wouldn't love that!
i so want that home ~
That Stove , door , and the hardware alone will bust your budget....
Sacred Thyme you'll be fighting me for it lol
Isn't the bolt on the outside of the double door a safety danger? Can you get out in case of emergency? I do love the wrought iron.
It's a stable door, so the top half opens from the inside out
wat is the roof coverered with and if canvas wat type and how do they seal the canvas top wat products .cool pa thanku
Charles New back in the day,vardo builders would put on 1st layer of canvas,paint it,then add 2nd layer and let dry.
that fire is the bees knees
Thanks for the comment, we use it a lot; it's called a Queenie stove - £380 brand new from original moulds (UK) and you can still buy them (just search google). I looked because the plan has always been to produce more of these bowtops, using this one as a template. I can categorically tell you the stove and flue are must have items! For the first year we used electric oil heater, but once we figured out exactly how best to use the stove, there is no substitute. Peat is perfect but we've experimented with some coal (carefully) and wood too. The heat inside the caravan can become too much (45+ C measured) - open doors even with snow outside. Without it we'd struggle to use it all year round. Most of the burn/smoke control works via the flue though, so it's important that it's fitted properly (like this one). I don't have a current price for the flue system.
my mothers side of the family were romani and as ime a country person i know all about fires, just don't try cooking a hedgehog lol
The chains are likely to hold a horsemans seat while driving.
thy are for the s
Watch this video to see what the chains are for: ruclips.net/video/ybW9MkjH0mk/видео.html
a normal pick up could have towed that???
kat morgan, friend of the family had that. And, we defs needed the tractor on both ends to pick up and park it (in the forest). I've since managed to move it around with just a quadbike (350cc), but not easily.
I don't understand the concept here. You have three narrow benches, to sleep on??? And I saw no sink. But, that stove is so beautiful with the top on.
Hi Sharon, the seating at the back converts to a small double bed. And you're correct - no sink or running water. The travelling folk would park up (with their pony) near a river for water, or carry what they needed. This is a modern day copy of a traditional vardo/bowtop caravan. There's no kitchen storage area either, so pots and pans (and all sorts) would be attached to the outside to save space. Quiet beautiful. Look for more info and pics online. Thanks for the comment.