Fuel your child’s sense of adventure with a backyard retreat that captures the magic of the open road. Whether you envision a classic teardrop or a spacious travel trailer, the Happy Camper Playhouse Plan offers the perfect blueprint to build your child's dream backyard getaway. This versatile DIY project comes in four distinct options, allowing you to choose between two iconic styles and two footprints (6x10 or 8x14) to best fit your space and style.
Inside, these campers offer a roomy layout providing up to 112 square feet of play space, charming shed style window openings for natural light, and an exterior rockwall for second floor access. Waterproofing is relatively easy as well to keep your warm and dry inside even on the most unfriendly conditions.
This comprehensive PDF guide includes a full lumber list and hardware requirements to simplify the building process. Once complete, you will have a professional grade heirloom that transforms your yard into a whimsical destination for imaginative play.
Features:
- 48ft² ( 8x10 ) or 112 ft² ( 10x14 ) in usable play space
- Classic teardrop or retro travel style trailer aesthetic
- Upper loft w/ Rockwall access (Travel style)
- Front door w/ arched top access
- Designed for ages 3-9
- 28 - 32 page step by step PDF plan
Plan Category:
Dimensions - 6x10:
- 15' Wide (10' w/o hitch)
- 6' 5" Deep
- 6' 11" Tall (w/o loft)
Dimensions - 8x14:
- 20' Wide (14' w/o hitch)
- 8' 5" Deep
- 9' 4" Tall (w/o loft)
Lumber List | 6x10 Travel Trailer:
Make sure to take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!
Decking:
( 56 ) 5/4" x 6 x 8'
( 16 ) 5/4" x 6 x 10'
( 25 ) 5/4" x 6 x 12'
2x4:
( 22 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 15 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 26 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
2x6:
( 9 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 3 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
4x6:
( 1 ) 4” x 6” x 12'
1x4:
( 1 ) 1” x 4” x 8'
( 1 ) 1” x 4” x 12'
Lumber List | 6x10 Teardrop Trailer
Decking:
( 58 ) 5/4" x 6 x 8'
( 8 ) 5/4" x 6 x 10'
( 25 ) 5/4" x 6 x 12'
2x4:
( 24 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 20 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 16 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
2x6:
( 1 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
4x6:
( 1 ) 4” x 6” x 12'
1x4:
( 1 ) 1” x 4” x 8'
( 1 ) 1” x 4” x 12'
Lumber List | 8x14 Travel Trailer
Decking:
( 44 ) 5/4" x 6 x 8'
( 69 ) 5/4" x 6 x 10'
( 17 ) 5/4" x 6 x 12'
( 17 ) 5/4" x 6 x 16'
2x4:
( 77 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 29 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 7 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
( 8 ) 2” x 4” x 16'
2x6:
( 10 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 4 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 3 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
4x6:
( 2 ) 4” x 6” x 8'
1x4:
( 3 ) 1” x 4” x 8'
Lumber List | 8x14 Teardrop Trailer
Decking:
( 43 ) 5/4" x 6 x 8'
( 71 ) 5/4" x 6 x 10'
( 22 ) 5/4" x 6 x 12'
( 10 ) 5/4" x 6 x 16'
2x4:
( 67 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 7 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 19 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
( 8 ) 2” x 4” x 16'
2x6:
( 2 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
4x6:
( 2 ) 4” x 6” x 8'
1x4:
( 3 ) 1” x 4” x 8'
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