A full tour of this tiny house cottage on wheels! It's 24 feet long with a sleeping loft and staircase, two heat sources, lots of natural light, and a cozy rustic interior design. To learn more: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/29898990?...

The owner, John, bought this tiny home from a couple who lived in it offgrid for 2 years while they built their permanent home. He made it more functional by adding plumbing (sinks, a toilet and shower), and by switching it from solar power to a 120 volt plug and play electrical system that is currently plugged into a sub panel (pony panel) from his main home.

The house weighs between 15,000 and 16,000 lbs, and measures 24' x 8.6' x 13.6' on the outside. It's insulated with Roxul in the floor, walls and ceiling, it has 2x4 framing, plywood sheathing, and cedar shakes on the outside. There is a Tyvek air barrier and a 6 mil super vapour barrier.

For heat, there is a small marine wood stove that is solid cast iron, and a wall mounted 1500 Watt electric heater.

For water, the tiny house has freshwater piped in from the main house. To protect the water line from freezing, John installed a product called a retro line. Here's a link if you want to check it out:
https://heatline.com/retroline

From the website FAQ:

Q Does the unit shut off when not required?
A – No. RetroLine selfregulating heating cable systems increase heat output with cold but more importantly, decrease heat output with warmth. As a result, HeatLine brand products are very energy efficient to operate, but do not completely shut off as they can only idle their output to a minimum amount. To completely shut off the system it must be unplugged or installed with a thermostat.

Because of the soil type and the proximity to the lake, a septic tank was not a viable option, so John has a 360 gallon insulated holding tank beneath the tiny house that needs to be pumped out a couple of times each year.

Thanks for watching!

Mat & Danielle


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