Good Design For The Great Outdoors: Nest Caravans

This new stylish compact travel trailer is the brainchild of Robert Johans. After years of experience with both RV designing and camping, he was inspired to create the Nest caravan, a 17' long and 6'8" wide, 2000 lb. light-weight, easy to maneuver, monocoque chassis trailer.



EXTERIOR
The infusion-molded composite shells are modern and stylish and available in a two-tone of silver gelcoat top over white, or they can be custom painted to match your midsize SUV, truck or crossover.







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Johans outfitted the trailer with some of the most-respected and best-performing features from the RV industry: Jalousie windows by Hehr International, MaxxFan deluxe rooftop ventilator and fan, radial ties with 16" inch six spoke HiSpec wheels, Dexter's Tor-Flex suspension axle, Fulton HD hitchjack with dual casters and chrome GoRhino detachable step-bumpers.



Exterior options include a Coleman Mach 8 rooftop air conditioner and heat pump, solar charging kits by Zamp Solar, Flamma Awnings, swing-away Yakima reciever-mount bike rack, a marine-grade transom shower unit, and a back-up camera.

INTERIOR

above: interior with queen size bed, stainless steel sink and backsplash and cork flooring

above: interior with queen size bed, stow away chairs, 2 burner cooktop, 3.0 cu refrigerator and cork flooring



The interior makes a great use of space and offers comforts like a standard full size queen bed with a pillowtop memory foam mattress and quilted cover, 2 fold-away stowable bar chairs, mildew-resistant Hulliner wall coverings, a 3.0 cubic foot NovaCool DC powered refrigerator, stainless steel sink, brushed nickle shower and faucets, a 30 gallon freshwater tank, Thetford "curve' battery-powered flush porta-potty, Ramblewood 2 burner cooktop, OlympiaWave radiant space-heater, natural cork flooring, LED lighting, 120VAC, 12DVC and USB power connectors.




Interior options include integrated solar charging capabilities, Silverleaf Electronics environment monitoring systems with bluetooth, Alde compact 3010 hydronic central heating and hot water system, CD/DVD stereo sound system with iPod or laptop connectivity, convertible bed-to-table and bench lounge set up, bamboo flooring and ancillary batteries.



Built in Bend, Oregon, every Nest is made to order. Standard package pricing is $29,995 USD and deliveries begin in Spring 2014. Pre-order one now for 2014 delivery and get 20% off.

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Tailgating For The Sartorial Set. The Bulleit Woody Whiskey Trailer by Brad Ford and Moore & Giles - This Time For Neiman Marcus.

A specially designed Tailgate Trailer by New York interior designer Brad Ford in collaboration with leather goods brand Moore & Giles is being offered as one of this year's Christmas Fantasy Gifts from Neiman Marcus.






The first Woody tailgate trailer by Brad Ford and Moore & Giles was launched at the 2011 DINING BY DESIGN in New York and auctioned for charity as a part of DIFFA’s “30 for 30” auction featuring 30 exceptional, one-of-a-kind auction packages to commemorate 30 years of fighting HIV/AIDS.




Now, available through the catalog for $150,000, this version is made with aged oak wood (much from reclaimed Bulleit Bourbon casks) instead of the Sapele Mahogany and Ash in the original.



From the description in the 2012 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book:
A chorus of cheers rings out the minute you pull up. Tailgating will never be the same now that your Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Woody-Tailgate Trailer is on the scene. Designed by interior designer Brad Ford, it's impressive on the outside, but what's on the inside truly astounds: sleek leather furnishings and details from Moore & Giles, rich wood finishings (aged oak handcrafted from reclaimed Bulleit Bourbon casks), elegant glassware, and a top-notch entertainment system, including a flat-screen TV, Blu-ray Disc™ player, and a state-of-the-art sound system, plus a one-year supply of Bulleit Bourbon and Bulleit Rye*. You park, open the hatch, and slide out the bar—cocktails anyone?



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The details:

•Two limited-edition trailers available. (First available for immediate delivery; second available within six months of placing order.)

•Transportation and delivery of trailer is included within the continental United States.

•Created by designer Brad Ford, who has more than 10 years of experience in interior design and was named one of America's Top Young Designers by House Beautiful and recognized as one of the Rising Stars of Interior Design by the International Furnishings and Design Association.

•Moore & Giles, founded in 1933 in Lynchburg, Virginia, is dedicated to designing and developing the most luxurious natural leathers, working with tanneries worldwide and delivering unparalleled quality.

•Entertainment system by Sony® and includes: TV, sound-bar speakers, receiver with touch screen, and smartphone controls.



10% percent of the proceeds from the purchase of the Bulleit Woody Party Trailer will benefit amfAR™, The Foundation for AIDS Research.

*One-year supply of Bulleit Bourbon and Bulleit Rye not to exceed four cases of each, based on FDA average consumption.

BULLEIT WOODY TAILGATE TRAILER, Price $150,000

For more information, call 1-877-9NM-GIFT

Brad Ford talks about the making of the Bulleit Woody Tailgate Trailer:



BULLEIT TO GO (a second gift offering by Bulleit Frontier Whiskey)
Some of the best things in life are best savored in small doses. Case in point: Bulleit Bourbon. Available in a limited-edition of 25, this spirited gift includes a bottle of Bulleit Bourbon signed by founder Tom Bulleit, a Moore & Giles signed-and-numbered pewter flask with a handcrafted American crocodile cover, and a leather-bound edition of The PDT Cocktail Book: The Complete Bartender's Guide from the Celebrated Speakeasy, by Jim Meehan and Chris Gall. All of which come in a beautiful handcrafted box made from reclaimed Bulleit Bourbon casks.


BULLEIT TO GO, Price $1,500

For every purchase, 10% of the proceeds will go to amfAR™, The Foundation for AIDS Research. For more information, call 1-877-9NM-GIFT.

additional images courtesy of followthewoody and charitybuzz.

MINI Cooper, Airstream and Fritz Hansen: Cowabunga!

Airstream Inc. and MINI have teamed up to offer the best in both design and functionality with a one-off MINI Cooper S Clubman and Airstream creation designed by Republic of Fritz Hansen.

Republic of Fritz Hansen, the Copenhagen based premium furniture brand known for its minimalist and functional design, has spared no details when it came to designing the interior of the MINI Cooper S Clubman and Airstream trailer.

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Drawing inspiration from the outdoor lifestyle of surfing, the Airstream interior will feature, amongst others, new interpretations of Arne Jacobsen’s Egg™ and Swan™ Chair and a table set up with four unique Series Seven™ chairs, allowing plenty of room for guests. Sleek wood panelling will top it off giving it the ultimate “modern surfer” look.

“Here at Republic of Fritz Hansen we are thrilled with the collaboration and really look forward to introducing this unique and eye catching concept,” says Jacob Holm, President and CEO at Republic of Fritz Hansen.

The MINI Cooper S Clubman will also reflect the same adventurous personality and style with clean lines, bold colours such as lightning green and all the interior gadgets you can expect to find in a MINI plus more.



The MINI Cooper S Clubman will be predominately jet black with black “wetsuit” neoprene accents along with green trim. The 22ft silver Airstream trailer will also enjoy the same exterior details as the MINI but will have an interior designed for beach goers with features such as a waterproof interior and a sun bathing bed.



The trailer, which showcases an über-chic custom-made interior by Copenhagen's Republic of Fritz Hansen, will be making cameos at events, exhibitions, and design fairs around the world. The first spotting will be at the Salone del Mobile show and the INTERNI DESIGN ENERGIES exhibition in Milan, Italy (April 21-30 2009).

source: MINI