Gypsy Fair

Images from the underside of the globe

Many of these images come courtesy of Chris Fay, previous editor and publisher of Roadhome NZ, a monthly magazine about housetrucks and mobile living in New Zealand. Chris has ceased publishing due to various factors, but has passed the mag on to others, who have resumed publication under the new name of Wanderings. See a review of the March 2000 issue in the 'Book Review' section of the bus barn.

License plate on a New Zealand gypsy truck. Photo courtesy of Jai Hall.

Wal and Rusty's housetruck, Walrus, a 1979 Ford D1210. This is their first housetruck which they built themselves. She is a teacher of Japanese, and the influence is quite strong throughout their truck.

A Craftsperson's housetruck at the 1997 Gypsy Faire, serving as mobile display tent and shelter.

Gaz and his driftwood art.

This looks like a lot of truck for a short wheelbase! -Sharkey

Maid of Dreams, Rob and Jill Romain's own housetruck. As organizers of the New Zealand Gypsy Fair, they have the opportunity to travel with the fair to all of it's destinations. Photo courtesy of Jai Hall.

This is Chris' own housetruck, Dreamweaver. The 1950 K2 Austin chassis has been replaced by a 1972 Mercedes model 1924. The house was expanded by about half by an extension to the rear.
The inside of Dreamweaver. Chris recently sold his truck to a couple who plan on touring New Zealand in the time-honoured method of the gypsies.