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Bigger doesn't mean better, unless we're talking about a tiny house where space is at a premium and ultimately leads to a more comfortable transition to a compact lifestyle. And no one does it bigger or better than this Tennessee-based builder.
Wind River Tiny Homes is based in Tennessee, USA and specializes in park model tiny homes. They also do standard-sized model homes, but their strength lies in the RV-certified park model category, which is designed to look like a brick-and-mortar home with full-size grid connections. I am finishing it. It is fully equipped with appliances and has enough space for the whole family. Large families can live in these houses.
In the United States, a country where everything is big and everything is possible, it's no surprise that small park models are popular. Downsizers in other countries prefer units that can be hooked up to the truck and ready to go, even if it means a smaller footprint and therefore less comfort and functionality. In the US, on the other hand, the park model niche is highly profitable, and it's not hard to see why.
Downsizing in a park model tiny house is still downsizing, even if such a unit is as large as a city apartment and can only be relocated if special permits are secured. No matter how you look at it, it's a mobile home that reduces monthly costs, is relatively affordable, and is delivered to your home and ready to live in.
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Pisgah is also a very unique mobile home that can offer something that most young children cannot: privacy.
It is achieved by placing a large negative space in the center of the house in the form of an open terrace. In other words, Pisgah is two separate modules joined by a pouch. This means both spaces have doors and you can actually feel privacy in either space. It's not just the illusion of privacy that happens with other small cars.
In this model, the builder placed the living area in one module and the sleeping space and bathroom in the other module. The home sits on a four-axle trailer, making it 45 feet (13.7 meters) long, 12 feet (3.6 meters) wide, and 454 square feet (42.2 square meters) of total living space. Closing the door not only gives you privacy, but it also gives you a large, airy room to move around in peace without bumping elbows or bumping into other people.
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On one side, you'll find an authentic full-sized kitchen and living room that can be used for anything you need, from a lounge to a dining room or even a home office.
Like most of this company's builds, the appliances are all full-sized. An electric stove is standard and can be upgraded to a full-size gas range, refrigerator with freezer, and built-in dishwasher. The kitchen block has space for a microwave, as well as ample storage options and work space.
The second module on the other side of the trailer has a bathroom, master bedroom, laundry station, additional storage space on the first floor, and a sleeping loft above the bathroom. Again, everything is full size, from the size of the bathroom to the wardrobe and bedroom space, but you don't get any standing height in the loft.
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Finishes are also similar to standard homes, including waterproof hardwood floors, plywood cabinet bases with solid wood face frames, and tile in the bathrooms.
Wind River Tiny Homes builds its units to the grid, so the toilets are gravity-flush. The Pisgah also has RV 100 amp connections for power and freshwater inlet for easy setup. Electric water heater with 20 gallon (75.7 liters) tank, mini-split for air conditioning and heating, full insulation, double glazed windows, and the possibility to customize certain features of the home complete the spec list for this home. Complete it. Wheel.
The Pisgah was officially introduced earlier this year with a price tag of $182,000, but the turnkey unit listed this month is $20,000 cheaper. MRSP for this model starts at $155,000, and the company notes that prices may vary slightly due to material price fluctuations.
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But as you can see, this house on wheels doesn't come cheap. Originally, the biggest appeal of tiny houses was their affordable price, but prices have soared in recent years due to increased demand. After all, that affordability is relative, as in some areas they are still more affordable than brick-and-mortar homes.
That aside, if you're just window-shopping, the Pisgah stands out for its unusual design and very smart use of the available space, bringing comfort and convenience closer to that of a standard home. Pisgah is a family home (with accommodation for 4 people), albeit on a smaller scale.
