Month: November 2009

Vintage Painted Cowgirl Western Shasta Trailer

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Aaron Boyers was looking at Ebay under vintage travel trailers and found this one that looked like it might be one of the “Sisters on the Fly”. I love all of these little canned hams, and figured one of the ladies out there might be interested in keeping it in the tiny house blog family.

Aaron found out that it does belong to one of the Sisters on the Fly. Aaron was on looking because he plans on taking a road trip when he retires from the Air Force and wants to travel without touching an Interstate to really see the country.

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Here is info about the trailer: Rare vintage Shasta camper/trailer painted vintage style. Painted by artist Teri Freeman. (rustycowboy2Painted like log cabin with sexy cowgirl, cactus, road signs, wheels, fence, etc.  The inside is western.  The stove is hooked up to propane.

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Top 10 Extreme Eco-Friendly Homes

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Construction Management Degrees has posted an interesting article on their take of the most eco-friendly homes. A couple of them are tiny houses, an interesting read, here is a brief introduction. With the increasing importance and responsibility of saving the planet and all its natural resources, some individuals as well … Read more

Tumbleweed Holiday Sale

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I just received an email from Steve, Jay Shafer’s business partner telling about a holiday sale that officially kicks off tomorrow when he sends out a special newsletter. Steve wanted me to give you, the Tiny House Blog readers an early notification about this sale. Tumbleweed founder, Jay Shafer, designed … Read more

The Caboose

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During the heyday of railroad travel, a train caboose was usually reserved for the railroad crew and given playful names such as “monkey wagon” or “dog house”. These days, with train travel less preferred, the caboose is in danger of disappearing. However, train enthusiasts will purchase a hardy, little caboose for a city landmark, a museum or even a tiny house.

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Courtesy of Red Caboose Getaway B&B
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Courtesy of Red Caboose Getaway B&B

You can purchase a caboose from several brokers or even government liquidation services. Most railroads stopped using them around the 1980s, and quite a few went to scrap, so the prices of the ones that are left have increased.

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Sing Protype for Sale

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Peter Sing is offering another one of his prototypes for sale and at a very good price. This one is not on a trailer and does not have a loft but would make a great office space or spare room or a getaway somewhere. With it’s open floor plan your … Read more

Gillig Bus Concept

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I’m heading out to the Oakland Airport to pick up my daughter who is coming home for the Thanksgiving Holiday, so I’m putting up just a quick post this morning. Here is a Gillig Bus for sale here in Healdsburg that was on Craigslist but just came off. I know … Read more