Engineer’s 130 SF Tiny House on Wheels: Parking Space-Sized Home on 9×18 Trailer

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This 130 square foot tiny house sits on a 9 by 18 foot trailer, occupying roughly the same footprint as a parking space. Built by an engineer who wanted a permanent home that could travel with him, the house provides the stability of homeownership with the flexibility of mobility.

Tiny House Specifications

  • Size: 130 square feet
  • Trailer: 9 feet by 18 feet
  • Type: Tiny house on wheels (THOW)
  • Builder: Owner-built
  • Build Time: Approximately 18 months from plans to completion

Tiny House Exterior

130 square foot tiny house on 9x18 trailer


Interior Layout

Tiny house interior living area
Kitchen area in 130 SF tiny house
Sleeping loft in tiny house on trailer
Storage solutions in parking space sized home

Video Tour

Lessons from DIY Tiny House Building

  • Portability Creates Permanence: Mobile homes can provide lasting ownership that rentals cannot
  • Parking Space Footprint Works: 130 square feet provides complete living accommodations
  • Owner Building Takes Time: Plan for extended construction period when building yourself
  • Plans Provide Framework: Purchased plans give structure to DIY builds
  • Home Follows Owner: Tiny houses on wheels relocate with job changes or life transitions

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Alex Pino is the founder of Tiny House Talk, a leading resource on tiny homes and simple living since 2009. He helps readers discover unique homes, connect with builders, and explore alternative living.

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