Comments on: Lodge-On-Wheels Packs A Lot Into A Small Space

By: Betty Grubb

Betty Grubb — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:25:45 +0000

My husband has had 2 heart attacks and many strokes they want him to go on disability but he won’t maybe if we could learn to live smaller we could do this.
Where can I get prices and places to put the home? They don’t allow these in parks like
Mobile home parks do they?

By: Mineo Hoshi

Mineo Hoshi — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:20:37 +0000

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.
Mineo Hoshi and Setsuko Hoshi 310-466-2981 or home 310-327-9733 3933 w. 176th st. Torrance, Ca 90504.

By: Steph

Steph — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:55:08 +0000

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.)

By: EJ

EJ — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:05:23 +0000

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.