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The Habitaflex is a foldable tiny house that expands from an 8-foot-wide trailer into a family-sized living space using a mechanical crank system. Built by Maisons Laprise Inc, a Canadian manufacturer of prefab homes since 1989, the unit includes full amenities: kitchen with cabinets, sink, oven, and fan; bathroom with toilet and full-sized shower; and climate control. Setup requires 2-3 hours with 2-3 people.
Design Details
- Manufacturer: Habitaflex (subsidiary of Maisons Laprise Inc)
- Folded Width: 8 feet (trailer legal)
- Expansion System: Mechanical crank for walls and roof
- Setup Time: 2-3 hours with 2-3 people
- Foundation: None required (trailer-based)
- Kitchen: Cabinets, sink, oven, fan
- Bathroom: Toilet, full-sized shower
- Security: Key-operated locking system for fold/unfold
- Wall System: Built-in rolling mechanism
Habitaflex Expanded View
Folding Sequence – Step 1
Walls Rolling Together
Roof Lowering
Nearly Collapsed
Ready for Transport
Lessons from Foldable House Design
- Mechanical Systems Enable Expansion: Crank-operated walls and roofs eliminate need for electric motors or complex setup
- 8-Foot Width Maintains Road Legality: Folded dimensions allow standard towing without oversize permits
- Full Amenities Fit in Collapsible Structures: Kitchens and bathrooms integrate into foldable designs
- Established Manufacturers Bring Reliability: Decades of prefab experience translates to better expandable home engineering
- 2-3 Person Setup Balances Speed and Simplicity: Multiple people make expansion faster while keeping mechanisms simple
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