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This is Seth Mizter’s “not so tiny” tiny house on wheels.
He sold his two-story home to create a 400-sq.-foot abode – what he calls “a grid/off-grid writer’s retreat [on an] organic farm.” He still hasn’t finished the interior, but his current build cost is amazingly low, at $22,776.45.
Outside, you’ll notice a simple rectangular build completed with dark grey vertical siding and contrasting caramel-colored cedar trim. He used Low E windows to help with his passive heating system, which relies on the position of the tiny house to get the most warmth from the sun.
When you go inside, you won’t find much but Sheetrock and a toilet he fashioned from a bucket and toilet seat for the time being. The good news is you can follow the entire DIY tiny home build on his YouTube channel and Facebook Page, where he posts videos about his every step to becoming a tiny-home owner.
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Seth’s Not So Tiny, Tiny House on Wheels
Images © The Not-so-Tiny, Tiny House on Wheels via Facebook
Images © The Not-so-Tiny, Tiny House on Wheels via Facebook
Video: Moving the Not So Tiny House on Wheels
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXO2ouAw3p8?rel=0]
Video: Building the 5th Wheel Garage
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu3zxEmgk4?rel=0]
From two story homeowner to landlord to selling it all off and building a 400sqft tinyhouse to travel more, enjoy economic freedom and be off-grid capable.
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That’s an amazing amount of house for 22,000
I know, right? But since they’re not done yet, I’m sure it’ll add up to a good bit more. Once they buy appliances, interior finishes, etc. Still though, really good! Especially when comparing to just about any traditional housing, renting an apartment, etc.
Yes, the interior finish will jack that cost up dramatically but I didn’t use cheap materials on the structure either
Seems like a permanant setup. A basement would double the square footage.
It’s on wheels to avoid taxes 😉 and living more outside the home with the money I save
That’s just a single wide trailer…
Amazing exterior. Can’t wait to see the inside. I know it will be awesome.
🙂 thank you I’m excited to see it too 😉
Genius! Maybe not for everybody, but certainly would make a lot of people happy.
Thanks, bro!
That’s what I’ve got in mind , by a beach in FL. Can’t wait to see the inside. Nice job
Thank you, Anna!
I am guessing there will be a sizable deck that will increase the living area.
… I agree – without a deck, those big sliding doors will be much less useful 🙂
Most certainly will be 😉
I like the lines and use of materials…can’t wait to see the turnout! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Seth, what are the dimensions for the trailer? Like, what are the dimensions for each the larger “lower level” and the goose neck area, and what is the “height” or step-up from the lower level to the goose neck? We are working on a similar design and I’m curious on the trailer sizes people are using for fifth wheel projects. It looks AMAZING! 🙂
Shannon: This is a link for a 2014 Tiny House link that shows you what you need to know.
https://tinyhousetalk.com/bigger-trailers-bigger-tiny-houses-wheels/
Should explain it all.
Thank you! We’ve been toying with this layout thinking it was crazy, so when we saw this and realized someone was already doing it at a wider-than-DOT size, it was super inspiring. Thanks for the info, Elle!
You are very welcome. I’ve kept up with this site for a while now and am happy to share anything of use with anyone who is interested. I will note that one more option not listed on the link above is a flatbed trailer which appeals to me more. You can find them on-line here: http://www.equipmenttraderonline.com/Trailers/listing/2016-ROAD+BOSS-40++TDGN+Flatbed+w%2F+Elect%2FHydr+Brakes-110764141
They do not have the gooseneck interference or the step-ups. The above link is for 40 feet trailers. They are pricey if new but you can also find used ones. Good luck.
Did you get around zoning laws by having it on a farm? That is what I am going to do. Grow organic cashcrops like herbs garlic n ginseng on five acres.
Looking for a nice sized tiny home on 2 acres in a warm area in the usa. Please send me all possibilities and inexpensive pricing — that is what I am looking for. Or let me belong to a tiny home community.
He’s enacted my primary idea for a small home. AND he appears to be particular about the details as well as smart about the building process. I’m impressed with his skill level and his moxy. You go guy! At $23,000 so far, that’s really good. Depending on the interior build-out he’ll come in as low as $50,000 for the entire thing. Interiors, typically, are the more expensive portion of a build-out.
Does anyone know where Seth is locating his not-so-tiny house? I didn’t see mention of it anywhere (or I’m blind?). I do not use social media so can’t ask him a question on FB or Instagram and I find no email for him. Looks like MO, OK or some such place? Anyone? Thanks.
this is really awesome! however, if I might make one single-dollar suggestion? Get a pool noodle next time you’re near a dollar tree and cut it to pad the edges of your hitch. IDK about you, but I would brain myself on that as it is.
love this build!
Hands down THE nicest tiny house I’ve found in the year+ i’ve been researching. I’d love to see a full interior tour! Can’t seem to find one.
Your aesthetic choices, structural designs and workmanship are top notch. Well done!