CannedHamRetro

53 reviews
Travel trailerAustin, TX
Sleeps 3
13 ft. long
Pet friendly
Offers delivery

This camper weighs only 2,000 lbs! Inside is new upholstery and bedding, with a retro look. The kitchen has up to date stove top, microwave & refrigerator. Nothing retro about the modern plumbing, which includes a wet bath (toilet/shower combination).NEW: Although originally this model was built with lower clearance than many campers, it has been raised with new framing and now -has ample road clearance —twice as high as originally built—and an optional
bike rack at no additional charge.
Many amenities are built in to make camping more comfortable. Space is divided into a built-in diner on one end, kitchen in the center, with the master bed at the other end. Across from the kitchen is the bath—with combination hot shower & top-of-the-line Thetford flushing toilet. The center drop floor allows a 6’1” camper to stand comfortably upright.The dinette seats four, and quickly breaks down into a second bed. This camper stays comfortably cool in hot weather, with a more than adequate built-in 5,000 BTU air conditioner.In chilly weather, an optional safe electric heater is available. Please note that this is a three-season camper, NOT designed for temperatures below freezing. Water lines may burst below freezing. I winterize the camper when TX weather requires.The kitchen is versatile, with a full-size microwave, two-burner propane stove and a small stainless steel kitchen sink. The refrigerator is large enough for basic supplies and stays cold, as long as it is getting electric power. It will also work while you’re traveling, and the camper is hooked up to your vehicle. (Note that it takes about 12 hours to cool initially.)The camper holds 11 gallons of water, to supply the sink, toilet & shower. It has a black water holding tank. Multiple windows, on three sides, let in plenty of daylight. Four screened windows open to let in the fresh air on nice days, and an outside screen door. Recently installed LED lighting is efficient and provides plenty of light overhead, as well as in the kitchen and bath areas. Electric outlets are available to power your favorite electronic devices.Storage is adequate—under the bed and one of two diner seats for personal gear. The kitchen cupboards store kitchenware and food.Two stabilizer jacks, which look to me like “moon landers,” are built-in at the back and when lowered, keep the camper firmly in place.Casa Poco, LLC, is dedicated to providing ecologically green RV solutions. If you are interested in visiting the Austin, TX, area, we can deliver the Canned Ham RV within Travis County and surrounding areas, within 60 miles of the TX State Capitol.McKinney Falls State Park, for example, is inside the Austin city limits. You can secure a legal camping site, and with delivery of the camper, avoid the need for a vehicle with a tow hitch, or, for that matter, need not have a car at all. You can even travel by public transportation to your campsite. It is now possible to go trailer camping even if you have a small car—or no car at all!We can arrange to meet you at your campsite, deliver the RV, and be there to greet you, provide an orientation to the camper, and provide check-in and check-out on your arrival and departure. This rental model is designed to reduce greenhouse gases. Now not everyone needs to own an SUV or truck powerful enough to haul an RV.What's includedMatches, can opener, Dawn detergent, cutting board, rubber maid plastic container—which is handy for washing dishes. For the bath: special toilet paper designed for camper black water tanks and tank deodorizer are provided.The camper is also supplied to handle most emergencies: First aid kit, hydraulic jack and crossbar lugnut wrench, spare tire, (in case you have a flat outside of cell phone range).I have a variety of extra camping gear & can usually come up with other equipment, if you think of something else you need.RecommendationsPlan to bring your own cooking supplies (pots, pans, dishes, utensils), bedding and personal items. Recommend two waterproof tarps and strong climbing line (such as sold at REI) so you can improvise dry areas in case of rain. It helps keep everything cleaner if you have another mat or tarp on the ground, as you enter the camper.Other things to noteThis camper, at 6 1/2 feet wide, is wider than many trucks and SUVs. Always allow extra room for turning, stopping at a take-out window, or parallel parking.Always walk all the way around the camper, before starting, checking that tires are good, doors are closed and locked, making sure the electrical plug is hooked in, all signals are working and safety chains securely attached. Be sure that stabilizers have been retracted, as well as the front jack. Check around you, for low obstacles, such as boulders, that might not be visible from the driver’s seat.When you stop, Unplug the camper from your vehicle, so it doesn’t drain your vehicle’s battery. Whenever you detach the camper from your vehicle, first, be sure to put chocks in front and back of camper tires. A runaway camper just spoils the day for everyone!The canned ham is pet-friendly; one or two dogs allowed; but NEVER leave your furry friends in the camper unattended. Dogs must have up-to-date rabies vaccination, female dogs must be spayed, except with prior authorization.You are responsible for any damage to the camper. Sorry, no other species allowed, except with prior authorization.INSURANCE IS REQUIRED! Be sure you have been authorized through Outdoorsy for their insurance. This doesn’t happen automatically. For obvious reasons, I can’t allow the camper to be rented until Outdoorsy has APPROVED YOUR INSURANCE for all drivers. This protects you as well as me, in the unlikely —but potentially costly—event of an accident.The camper sleeps four adults. The second bed (which doubles as the dinette) is similar to a twin-size bed, and 78 inches long; I’m often asked if it could sleep two children. The answer is yes!A 3500 Watt Generac gasoline-powered generator is also available to rent, for an additional $9/day. With developed campsites now difficult to find, the generator can be quite useful, allowing you to camp in places where electric hook-ups aren’t provided.

Features

2014 RiversideRv Whitewater#155(DealervideosareavailableonYouTubeforthismodel)
  • Sleeps 3
  • Hitch weight: 100 lbs

Amenities

  • Toilet
  • Inside shower
  • Generator
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen sink
  • Dining table

Meet your host, Rachel

Member since 2018

My first camper was a home-made all-aluminum teardrop, custom-built. It lacked the amenities of my T@G--no A/C, refrigerator, or stove. I spent a month camping in it at the foothills of the Smokey Mountains, and sure could have used the A/C! But I fell in love with the small retro-campers, and after many years tent camping, was happy to move into a more comfortable camper, off the ground & secure from the elements. I got so enthusiastic about retro campers that I thought it would be fun to invest in a few, and start a small business, renting them out. So now, I have three models to chose from; each will sleep two people comfortably. I have a 15 foot 2015 Shasta-style retro-canned ham camper and a ten foot, small but roomy 'Lil Loafer, built in 62 by Aristocrat, and upgraded with new air conditioning, and a new mattress--a couch which opens up into a full-size bed. All aluminum, I guess it is a tiny canned ham, but looks to me more like a large bread box! The T@G is also 10 feet, but configured very differently than the 'Lil Loafer. I just have enjoyed upgrading the fun retro campers, especially the 'Lil Loafer, keeping the mid-century charm. It would have made better business sense, perhaps, to stick with one model, but I bought these, in part because they were available, and mostly because each has different features which appeal to me personally. I get to take any of them out for a week-end, and all have their own charm. I haven't yet decided which I like best!

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Rules and policies

  • Pet friendly
  • No music festivals
  • No tailgating
  • No smoking
  • Unlimited mileage
  • No generator hours / day
The Canned Ham is designed for use on paved roads. It should only be hauled on gravel or dirt roads for short distances, as may be the case in some state parks or other campsites. Off road, on dirt or gravel, drive no more than 15 to 20 mph, to prevent damage to the undercarriage of the camper.
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Add-ons

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17 foot aluminum canoe
A used canoe, which shows wear, but is completely functional. Comes with: 4 styrofoam pads and straps for tie-down to your vehicle, two paddles and life vests. Price is $100 for 3-7 days, over 7 days, $90/week
$100.00
hitch drop-bar with 2 inch ball
some trucks and SUVs are significantly higher in newer vehicles. I have an adjustable aluminum drop-bar with a two inch hitch available for a one-time $30 charge, if needed
$30.00
/each
One—two dogs allowed, cleaning fee required .
All pets must have proof of current rabies vaccination, and must be spayed or neutered. Breeders may bring unaltered animals; except no females in heat. Extracleaningfeewithpetsis$100;higherfeesCOULDresult,dependingonconditionofcamperonreturn.absolutelynopetscanbeleftincamperunattendedatanytime.
$100.00
/each

Availability and rates

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There’s a 7 night minimum stay

Discounts
  • Weekly (7+ nights): 12% off nightly rate
  • Monthly (28+ nights): 16% off nightly rate

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Location

Austin, Texas

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