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Lodge-On-Wheels Packs A Lot Into A Small Space
Don’t tell me that you don’t have your days where you think about just leaving it all behind. If only you could get in your car or truck and tow your house away, start over somewhere a new…
Well, guess what? You can do just that. There are many tiny houses that you can quite literally hitch up to your truck and drive away with. Lodge-On-Wheels does exactly what you might expect from the name, it is a tiny house that is on wheels.
The concept behind Lodge-On-Wheels was born out of the great American tragedy that was Hurricane Katrina. Before Hurricane Katrina, the founders of Lodge-On-Wheels specialized in restoring
historic homes. After Hurricane Katrina, founder Julie Martin felt it was time to head in another direction and begin building small, portable homes.
This tiny house measures in at about 10′ x 20,’ but has much of what you would expect and hope for out of any house. There is a surprisingly decent sized kitchen and bathroom, and a really fun sleeping loft in the rear of the home. One of the main aspects of Lodge-On-Wheels that is bound to please, is how much like a “real home” the Lodge-On-Wheels concept feels. The all wood interior design really does look like a lodge and the fact that there is enough room for a bed, table, couch, kitchen and bath is a testament to how much can be done with the available space.
The homey feel of Lodge-On-Wheels, combined with its $38,000 price tag, makes it a definite option to those looking to join the tiny home movement. This is certainly a very green alternative to building a summer home, for example. Many people are using Lodge-on-Wheels as an innovative Summer home.
Since its inception after Hurricane Katrina, Lodge-On-Wheels has been in numerous newspapers and magazines and even covered by the BBC. See what all the buzz is about at www.lodge-on-wheels.com. They also have some great photos, and include a glimpse into the building process itself.
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Don’t tell me that you don’t have your days where you think about just leaving it all behind. If only you could get in your car or truck and tow your house away, start over somewhere a new…
Well, guess what? You can do just that. There are many tiny houses that you can quite literally hitch up to your truck and drive away with. Lodge-On-Wheels does exactly what you might expect from the name, it is a tiny house that is on wheels.
The concept behind Lodge-On-Wheels was born out of the great American tragedy that was Hurricane Katrina. Before Hurricane Katrina, the founders of Lodge-On-Wheels specialized in restoring historic homes. After Hurricane Katrina, founder Julie Martin felt it was time to head in another direction and begin building small, portable homes.
This tiny house measures in at about 10′ x 20,’ but has much of what you would expect and hope for out of any house. There is a surprisingly decent sized kitchen and bathroom, and a really fun sleeping loft in the rear of the home. One of the main aspects of Lodge-On-Wheels that is bound to please, is how much like a “real home” the Lodge-On-Wheels concept feels. The all wood interior design really does look like a lodge and the fact that there is enough room for a bed, table, couch, kitchen and bath is a testament to how much can be done with the available space.
The homey feel of Lodge-On-Wheels, combined with its $38,000 price tag, makes it a definite option to those looking to join the tiny home movement. This is certainly a very green alternative to building a summer home, for example. Many people are using Lodge-on-Wheels as an innovative Summer home.
Since its inception after Hurricane Katrina, Lodge-On-Wheels has been in numerous newspapers and magazines and even covered by the BBC. See what all the buzz is about at www.lodge-on-wheels.com. They also have some great photos, and include a glimpse into the building process itself.
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I’m surprised at the 10′ width. My understanding is that you need a permit to tow vehicles over 8′ wide – hence tumbleweed and “everyone” else coming in under 8′.
Maybe if you only move once a permit is ok. A bit more width is certainly nice.
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Steph Reply:
March 12th, 2009 at 6:55 am
EJ, that’s a very good point. I think they may be designing under the park model standards which allow for a slightly greater width. However, I think you’re right that those need a permit to transport. I know Bill Kastrinos at Tortoise Shell Homes has done some research on wider homes. It may be worth a conversation with him if you’re interested in exploring wider options. (Also sounds like something I need to research for an article.)
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Dear Sir,
I am beginer for this kind one. Just start thinking reducing living standard and living to trailor house,etc.
Would like to join somekind of group that study and educating those thinkgs.
My wife is 60 and I am 59 years 3 mo. Need to still work until maybe 62 or be able to work properly,etc.
This April , Early retirement due to company bad performance. Be able to live maybe 2 years . But after that,
We need to do exisiting house to small house so.
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