What happens when you build a tiny house on wheels that skips the loft entirely? The Kangaroo THOW answers that question with an ingenious hydraulic Murphy bed that folds down over the couch, giving you a full queen-sized sleeping area without ever climbing a ladder. Built on a triple-axle trailer at 8.5 by 28 feet, this no-loft design offers something increasingly rare in the tiny house world: high ceilings throughout and easy accessibility for everyone.
This particular Kangaroo build packs a remarkable amount of functionality into its compact footprint. From a full kitchen with apartment-sized appliances to a complete bathroom with washer-dryer combo, it demonstrates that choosing a single-level layout doesn’t mean sacrificing the amenities that make a tiny house feel like a true home.
Images courtesy of Sarah Farley
Additional images via Tiny Home Builders Marketplace
No-Loft Living with a Hydraulic Murphy Bed
The centerpiece of this Kangaroo THOW is its queen-sized Murphy bed mounted on a hydraulic system. During the day, the bed folds up against the wall to reveal a comfortable couch and open living space. At night, a simple pull brings the mattress down over the sofa, transforming the living room into a bedroom in seconds. The hydraulic mechanism makes the conversion effortless, and built-in bookcases flanking the bed add both storage and character.
A Mitsubishi mini-split handles both heating and cooling, while a ceiling fan keeps air circulating throughout the open floor plan. The sheetrock interior walls give the space a finished, residential feel that sets it apart from many tiny houses that rely on exposed wood paneling.
Kitchen with Stained Glass Accents
French doors open into the kitchen area, where honey-colored cabinetry provides ample storage. The standout feature here is a stained glass backsplash window that filters colored light across the countertops, adding an artistic touch that elevates the entire space. Apartment-sized appliances include a four-burner range and a full-sized refrigerator, both practical choices for everyday cooking.
Wood laminate flooring runs throughout the home, providing a warm, unified look from the kitchen through the living area. The combination of honey-toned cabinets, stained glass, and wood floors gives this tiny house a distinctive warmth that many minimalist builds lack.
Bathroom and Practical Features
A sliding barn door separates the bathroom from the main living area, a space-saving solution that adds rustic charm. Inside, you’ll find a shower, a Nature’s Head composting toilet, and a washer-dryer combo unit. A separate closet area off the bathroom provides dedicated clothing and linen storage.
The home is designed with self-sufficiency in mind. A metal roof feeds into a rainwater collection system connected to an 80-gallon holding tank, complete with filtration and a pump to cycle water back into the home. Rock wool insulation throughout keeps the interior comfortable in any season, and 50-amp RV electrical service provides plenty of power for all the appliances and climate control.
Highlights
- Size: 8.5 x 28 feet on a triple-axle trailer
- Layout: Single-level, no-loft design with high ceilings throughout
- Sleeping: Hydraulic queen Murphy bed folds over couch
- Kitchen: Four-burner range, full refrigerator, stained glass backsplash
- Bathroom: Shower, Nature’s Head composting toilet, washer-dryer combo
- Climate: Mitsubishi mini-split heating and cooling, ceiling fan
- Insulation: Rock wool throughout with sheetrock interior
- Water: Metal roof rainwater collection with 80-gallon tank, filtration, and pump
- Electrical: 50-amp RV service
- Flooring: Wood laminate throughout
- Extras: Built-in bookcases, sliding barn door, portable wooden deck
The Kangaroo THOW is an excellent example of what’s possible with a no-loft tiny house design. By choosing a hydraulic Murphy bed over a traditional sleeping loft, this build offers full accessibility and comfortable headroom in every room. It’s a layout worth studying for anyone who wants the freedom of a tiny house on wheels without the daily climb to bed. For more photos of this same Kangaroo build, including the all-black exterior, see our All-Black Kangaroo THOW: 28-Foot Tiny House with Murphy Bed.
Original Source
This tiny house was built by Kangaroo THOW. Photos by Sarah Farley. Additional images via the Tiny Home Builders Marketplace listing.
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No pictures of the bathroom? ?
Look up the listing on Tiny House Marketplace, on the Tiny Home Builders website, under, “Beautiful one story 28 foot triple axle for sale in Maryland”… More complete set of photos there…
Interested. But I would like to go to the site to see more pictures. What type of vehicle is required to tow it?