The Vardo is a full-sized bed flanked by a couple of work surfaces over 35 cubic feet of storage space. It can rest in most any truck bed or pulled in its own trailer.

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The Vardo

The Vardo is designed to nest inside most any truck bed. It can also be pulled on its own trailer. The material costs to build this structure are approximately $2,500 (not including the optional heater).

It has enough room for a full-sized bed flanked by a couple of work surfaces. Underneath is 35 cubic feet of storage space.

The Vardo is not designed as a “house”. It doesn’t have a kitchen or bathroom.

Jay Shafer built the first model and recycled a stained glass window in the front door.

A heater can be added to warm your cabin on cold nights.

Can I add air conditioning?
Yes, a small ceiling a/c unit can be added to keep the house cool in any climate within the US.

What type of truck can I build this in?
These plans are designed with the most popular Ford 150 truck in mind. However, you can easily build it longer or shorter as needed to meet the requirements of your truck.

Plans include 14 total pages:

	Elevation Drawings The exterior view from all 4 sides is included showing you heights relative to the truck bed, window and door openings, and finish materials. Floor Plans Floor plans are included for both the storage area, and the sleeping area. Roof Plan Shown from above, you see the overhang of the roof compared to the truck and structure.
	Wall Framing Two pages of wall framing show you how to frame each wall, front, back and sides so that you have the rounded roof and slight angle of side walls. Additionally, floor framing is included. Door Detail The Vardo requires a custom made door, and the door detail gives you the dimensions, and types of wood to use.
	Section Drawings These drawings cut the Vardo in half both the long way and the short way. They show you where to insulate, what types of wood studs to use, how to properly insulate, which materials to use, how to secure the structure to the truck, and much more. Basic Components Suggestions on specific windows for the structure and the door including the manufacturer and glass type. Also included is a heater suggestion.