Can I live in this?

[mothercoder]

5 x 8 x 5.6
Insulated, wired with electric.  
I'm 5'4" so I can stand in it.  

How would you lay out your build if it were yours?

 

[tav-2020]

looks sweet!
I would put my kitchen across the front V and bolt in a jack-knife type sofa to double as my bed along one wall (storage underneath, possibly higher above too, though would not want to bang head!) On opposite wall would secure bins, shelving etc for storage and attach fold up/down  or retractable table somehow in there. any electronics (small tv, dvd player, radio, etc) would mount on bin side wall on flexible/movable bracket.  stash porta-potty somewhere?

fun! thanks for letting me imagine with you 

 

[tav-2020]

this is what i meant by jackknife sofa..more of a framed one, minimal.



just noticed you have door enter at corner of V, so collapsible counter there?  kitchen mostly in opposite side of V?

the side windows are great, but do limit what you can attach to walls higher up...tricky.

 

[mothercoder]

Yes, that's the problem. The windows make it seem larger but that limits the amount of vertical space you can use and that's super important in a small space. I can't hang any upper cabinets at all. I can't do a jackknife sofa because the mattress would cause all kinds of problems with back issues. I need a standard firm mattress or possibly a firm memory foam. If I use a standard twin mattress, that only leaves 22" opposite the bed for any kind of storage. The storage I was looking at would be about 14.5" wide, leaving just a little over 7" between the bed and the storage unit. Super, super tight to even walk through. I could go with a more narrow bed if I build the platform and use memory foam. I could give myself a few more inches to work with.

If I had the time to order it for my needs, I'd eliminate 4 of the windows: two in the nose and two on the side.

 

[mothercoder]

I think I've decided it's too small. I'd rather go with a larger, less finished trailer and work on it as time permits.

 

[NoMadYesHappy]

I've seen 6'W X 12'L X 6'H here in my area, new, for about $2900-$3200. ~1000lb empty weight, 3000lb GVW.  A full-ish sized bed across the back, high enough to store stuff under is on my wish list for my new nomad, tiny home.  It would take building out, of course.

 

[NoMadYesHappy]

this one looks to have a bit of a start ...
https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/tro/d/6x12-enclosed-trailer/6463029839.html

 

[NoMadYesHappy]

Clean slate ...
https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/trb/d/6x12-cargo-trailer-for-sale/6463416469.html

 

[mothercoder]

It's interesting how different the prices are across the country.

I've received a quote for a 6 x 10 that would be wired with 2 - 110v plugs, an exterior GFI and 15 Amp motorbase plug, stabilizer jacks, plus 2 - 24" x 20" windows for $3500. That's about an hour from me. And then I have a quote from GA (where more trailers are born per capita than any other state) for a 6 x 12 with the same as above but no GFI or motorbase plug for $2250.

And then there's the Weeroll above that includes insulation and the AC door plus way too many windows for $4,000.

 

[broken ed]

I like it, thanks for sharing. Q: Would this be registered as a utility trailer? Not sure what other states are doing, but notice in AZ utility trailers 10,000 pounds and under for non commercial use is a one-time fee to register of $125.00. If you have an RV it's very expensive in AZ.

source: ADOT
Permanent registration will be issued for the following: Noncommercial trailers with a declared gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 10,000 lbs or less (one-time $125 registration fee, reduced to $75 if converting a current commercial trailer registration to noncommercial)

Trailers with a declared GVW of more than 10,000 lbs (one-time $800 registration fee). If previously registered in another state and the model year of the trailer is less than six years old (fee is reduced to $500), if at least six years old (fee is reduced to $195).

Permanent registration is a one-time fee and a PERM license plate tab is issued. There is no annual billing for vehicle license tax or registration fees. If the trailer has a special plate, only the fee for the plate will be billed annually.

The following are not eligible for permanent registration: Travel trailer or camper/tent trailer Commercial trailer with declared GVW of 10,000 pounds or less Historic trailer that is designed for commercial use, but is not used for commercial purposes

 

[mothercoder]

I like it, thanks for sharing. Q: Would this be registered as a utility trailer? Not sure what other states are doing, but notice in AZ utility trailers 10,000 pounds and under for non commercial use is a one-time fee to register of $125.00. If you have an RV it's very expensive in AZ.

source: ADOT
Permanent registration will be issued for the following: Noncommercial trailers with a declared gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 10,000 lbs or less (one-time $125 registration fee, reduced to $75 if converting a current commercial trailer registration to noncommercial)

Trailers with a declared GVW of more than 10,000 lbs (one-time $800 registration fee). If previously registered in another state and the model year of the trailer is less than six years old (fee is reduced to $500), if at least six years old (fee is reduced to $195).

Permanent registration is a one-time fee and a PERM license plate tab is issued. There is no annual billing for vehicle license tax or registration fees. If the trailer has a special plate, only the fee for the plate will be billed annually.

The following are not eligible for permanent registration: Travel trailer or camper/tent trailer Commercial trailer with declared GVW of 10,000 pounds or less Historic trailer that is designed for commercial use, but is not used for commercial purposes

That's pretty interesting.  I wouldn't be registering it in AZ but it still begs the question of how it would be registered.  I'm guessing as a utility trailer since it's definitely not an RV.

 

[mothercoder]

I like it, thanks for sharing. Q: Would this be registered as a utility trailer? Not sure what other states are doing, but notice in AZ utility trailers 10,000 pounds and under for non commercial use is a one-time fee to register of $125.00. If you have an RV it's very expensive in AZ.

source: ADOT
Permanent registration will be issued for the following: Noncommercial trailers with a declared gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 10,000 lbs or less (one-time $125 registration fee, reduced to $75 if converting a current commercial trailer registration to noncommercial)

Trailers with a declared GVW of more than 10,000 lbs (one-time $800 registration fee). If previously registered in another state and the model year of the trailer is less than six years old (fee is reduced to $500), if at least six years old (fee is reduced to $195).

Permanent registration is a one-time fee and a PERM license plate tab is issued. There is no annual billing for vehicle license tax or registration fees. If the trailer has a special plate, only the fee for the plate will be billed annually.

The following are not eligible for permanent registration: Travel trailer or camper/tent trailer Commercial trailer with declared GVW of 10,000 pounds or less Historic trailer that is designed for commercial use, but is not used for commercial purposes

That's pretty interesting.  I wouldn't be registering it in AZ but it still begs the question of how it would be registered.  I'm guessing as a utility trailer since it's definitely not an RV.