Nearly two years ago I started on a project that I didn't dream I would even complete, but I had to give it a try anyway.  Today August 9, 2020 that project is complete.  I am going to cover the steps throughout this blog.

I will start out with a photo of a gypsy wagons that inspired me to try this project in the first place.  I had no plans other than the photos shown below.

I considered this project a challenge since I had no plans to go by, and I thought of it a labor of love.

I started with the bare trailer shown below.

I took the 2x8 boards off and wire brushed and painted the trailer frame and checked the wheels.

I then painted 3 sheets of 3/4 inch plywood with deck paint a put it painted side down on the frame to help protect against moisture from the bottom.  I framed in the floor with 2x4s and put foam insulation between the 2x4s and a vapor barrier on top of that and built the frame for the section that juts out at the bottom.

Painted 3/4 inch treated plywood for bottom of the wagon.

Framed base with foam insulation and the side that jut out.

Next I framed the ends and cut 1/2 inch plywood to put in place at both ends.

I secured the two ends as shown below.

While I was doing the framing I was also building the little skylight for the roof.

The side framing and the windows went in next.

I notched the ends to secure the roof beams as shown below.

The bay window was built in place.  And electric and plumbing was installed.

Hot water heater was installed.

An RV toilet was installed.

When the plumbing was completed I pulled the trailer out of the building to check for leaks.  All was good thanks to pex tubing.  It is so easy to work with and novice friendly.

Back into the building and I started putting in the ceiling paneling and interior wall paneling.

The bathroom and indoor shower were completed.

Foam insulation was place in the walls and the exterior siding went on.

Fiberglass bat insulation was used in the roof and two layers of 1/4 inch plywood.

Aluminum flashing was then installed over the walls and roof and trimmed with stain and varnished boards.

The framing for the interior was completed.

The finish work completed for the interior.

Linoleum was installed prior to interior framing.

The wagon was moved outside and we soon had a heavy downpour of rain that showed that there were no leaks.  All is well.

The deck was built and moved out to the wagon.

Finally it was all complete.  Here are some photos of the finished product.

I just want to report that due to Carol's incredible skills at sewing she made the cushions and the curtains.  What would I do without her?

More interior.

Small refrigerator with freezer.

Storage under the seats and the kitchen counter.

Bathroom shelves.

Kitchen shelves.

Living area is a lounging, dining, and bed combined.

All of this in just 96 square feet.

The exterior.

There are three stained glass windows in this wagon including one in the door.

The dutch door opens on the top as well as the full door itself.

Note the outdoor shower.

This wagon has a black water holding tank and a gray water holding tank.  Each holding tank is 18.5 gallons.

This would make a perfect little guest cottage or lake cabin or playhouse.

Here are a few shots taken at dusk and a little later.

It has new tires and new brakes and is ready to roll.