TINY HOUSE THOUGHTS
Just heard on the Portland news we are where the tiny house trend started. I have watched Tiny House builds on TV. They appear very heavy and do not appear very road worthy. I keep wondering if the...
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Tiny homes have a more homey feel, which seems like the allure for people. They are heavier, but they are normally decked out with residential grade compliments. Also tiny homes are designed and built for people to live in them year round. You'll often get things like better insulation, more durable construction, residential grade roofs, etc. They are great for those who don't have to move often like those who are stationed around the country for months at a time. Consultants, traveling nurses, and disaster response personnel comes to mind.
On the other hand, RVs are designed to be highly mobile. Setup and take down time is very minimal. You'll never have to worry about finding a spot for your RV. Materials are a lot lighter weight and the shape is more aerodynamic. But all of that mobility comes at a cost. They aren't very customizable. The materials and construction aren't as durable. Maintenance can be greater as well. A metal roof on a tiny house needs very little maintenance and will probably outlast the box under it. A RV can easily be destroyed by skipping a few years of maintenance on the roof. To keep the weight down you often get the minimums like in insulation, structure, and weatherproofing.
I don't have a desire to have a tiny house, but I can see how they can be beneficial to their owners.
On the other hand, RVs are designed to be highly mobile. Setup and take down time is very minimal. You'll never have to worry about finding a spot for your RV. Materials are a lot lighter weight and the shape is more aerodynamic. But all of that mobility comes at a cost. They aren't very customizable. The materials and construction aren't as durable. Maintenance can be greater as well. A metal roof on a tiny house needs very little maintenance and will probably outlast the box under it. A RV can easily be destroyed by skipping a few years of maintenance on the roof. To keep the weight down you often get the minimums like in insulation, structure, and weatherproofing.
I don't have a desire to have a tiny house, but I can see how they can be beneficial to their owners.
