Sitting on a fully fenced .26 acre lot, 412 Holamn features large front and back yards, with ample shade provided by Pine and Oak trees. There's also a garden on the south (sunny) side of the house that has rough 250 sq ft of developed beds. We've grown everything from heirloom tomatoes to okra using the permaculture garden method known as hugelkultur (basically a way to garden without watering, see link for more info)

The interior was all original when we bought it in 2013, and while it was beautiful, it was also in need of some updating to make it a clean happy place again. We gutted it down to the frame, installed insulation, ran a lot of new wiring, put new wall panels on, a new ceiling, new floor, and had all the seats reupholstered.

Another ingenious design from the 60s. The backrest of the couch pulls out and up to hook onto rings in the ceiling, creating a bunk bed. The result is comfortable single bed sized sleeping for two. The top bunk has been tested to comfortably hold at least 200 pounds. When flipped down you’d never know it was there.

Awnings are one of those things that you don’t give much thought to unless you don’t have them—then you wish you had them every single time you are outside. Ours are original Zip-Dee awnings, leaders in the industry still today. Perfect condition.

The ladder, and the roof railings, were another addition built by the original owner. The man was a talented welder. It’s a flawless design, matching the curves of the Travco perfectly. Compared to the mish-mash of ugly square ladders found on other Travcos—if they have anything at all—this is a thing of beauty.

We added 300 Watts of Renogy Solar Panels to the roof. These are wired through a 40amp converter, and from there to two Trojan batteries. The end result is that you never have to worry about power.

The front bumper is a highlight of this bus. The original owner built this in the early 70s, along with a few other owners. They are a rare addition, but widely coveted in the Travco community. They do double duty as a window washing platform, and as a park bench.

The air conditioner is a 13,000 BTU unit, and new in 2014. It is tucked away on the floor of the pantry cabinet and vented outdoors. The ducting leads to the back bedroom, the living area, and to the front seating. This unit completely eliminated the need for a big roof unit that hangs down and takes away interior headroom.

Two 30-pound propane tanks reside in their own outdoor vented cabinet. They are plumbed to a switch that let’s you flip between tanks. There is also a twenty-foot hose for outdoor use with a gas grill. New in 2014 and up to current U.S. safety standards.

The hot water heater has been used almost daily for the past two years. Works flawlessly. Remove the cover with two twist tabs, push the button, and light. In three minutes you’ll have hot water at any temperature you like.