Although I’m building from plans, this house is going to require a bit of customizing. The biggest issue at the moment is the overall height because the trailer we ordered seems a little higher off the ground than most, thus requiring some shortening of the walls and changing the pitch of the roof. I need to keep this thing under 14 feet so I don’t need a special permit each time I want to move it. My other concern is the windows because I’m going with cheaper options than what is called for in the plans so I’m sure I won’t find the specified sizes. In general, here are the basics of the mini abode:
- Approximately 130 square feet (maybe 140?)
- Wood siding exterior
- Front door at the back of the trailer (not the tongue)…I considered putting the door on the side, but didn’t like it as much
- Living room right as you walk in
- Kitchen is galley style behind the living room
- Bathroom includes a toilet and separate shower, behind the kitchen
- No attached porch, however I do plan on constructing a folding wooden “porch” that can be placed outside when the house is stationary
- RV hookups, but hopefully I can wire it for solar as well
It’s really a hybrid of Tumbleweed and Tiny Home Builders now that I think about it. Tumbleweed has cute porches on most of their houses, but that reduces the interior living space. I like the kitchen and bathroom layout of the THB design. I’m also planning to install Tumbleweed-inspired storage options to make it easier to live in as a permanent home.
Rocky Sink Farm 
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