Built-To-Last Modern “Sheepherder Camps”

Built-To-Last Modern “Sheepherder Camps” AG WORLD Sheepherder wagons have always been designed to last a long time - from the old wooden wagons in the 1800’s to steel models that came out in the 1940’s “We want our ‘camps’ to last for 100 years ” says Dale Lewis owner of Western Range Camps based in Mt Pleasant Utah The mobile units are called camps because they were originally designed to be set up as a camp - a home away from home that could move to different locations as flocks or herds were moved Though designed in the familiar Conestoga wagon style long used by sheepherders the “camps” are also popular with many other customers “These are just solid - the ultimate hunting lodge on wheels ” Lewis says “They include wood-burning stoves and are insulated ” Several Range Camp customers use them like a tiny house and live in them all winter or as part of a B&B Sportsmen and RV enthusiasts use them for traveling and camping The camps can be heated with wood or propane and lighted with solar or propane Bathroom options include composting and portapotty toilets and indoor and outdoor showers Each camp is custom-made within about 4 mos Lewis says with options that include air conditioning and entertainment packages With clever storage areas and multiple sleeping areas the camps are multipurpose Sizes range from 17 to 30 ft including the hitch and prices start at about $25 000 Western Range Camps formerly Timberline Range Camps has made many upgrades in the past year and has had steady sales The camps have been sold all across the country including customers in Alabama Alaska and Hawaii Lewis says the company can deliver camps or customers can pick them up Check out the models floor plans and options at the company’s website Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Western Range Camps 1145 S Blackhawk Rd Mt Pleasant Utah 84647 ph 435 462-5300; www wrcamps com

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