Redhawk Micro-Cabin: World's Smallest House On Wheels!
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- This is an overview of the Redhawk Micro-cabin design that is 56 square feet and 7x8. It is based on the Ironton trailer and is fully insulated for year round and off grid use. Plans available for $5.
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As a minister I have been in prayer about how to convert our storage trailer into a OTR cabin for mobile ministry, but hadn't given it much thought in the past few months. Just this morning I was reminded in prayer about the conversion project. God has answered my prayer through your videos. Blessings Sir!!! Shalom!
really appreciate the emphasis on the bare minimums. I"m not opposed to extras or luxuries, but want to know them for what they are! Good job, my friend. Keep up the good work!
This cabin was originally designed as a shelter for the homeless. It can be made as simple or luxurious as you want and I estimate the base cost for framing and sheathing and the trailer at under $1000 depending on materials used. That does not include interior furnishings or appliances and gear.
for the homeless that's awesome !
+Sunshine Santiago (Sunny) I was homeless before I built my cabin. Lived in my truck for a few months and then in a small camper.
awesome
Of all your designs, this is my favorite, which is why I keep watching it over and over. I'm fixing to downsize and your designs seriously play a part in what I will be doing💞💞💞💞
How about hinging the top bunk for occasional use only. Then, the underside of that bunk could be used for additional storage space/clothes closet. A great design and presentation! I might have to take this on for my next project. Thanks.
Dude, this design is awesome. Thanks for sharing. I've had to reevaluate my whole design because of this simple, yet effective house. Cheers, man.
Thanks friend!
Another use for these: If you have some nice vacation property with a view you could rent these out as seasonal cabins on AirBnB and make some money!
This is extremely helpful guidance
I think the ewood stove is good idea personally because in emergency situations you run out of propane you can easily find things to burn and heat your cabin ,cook or even burn trash
The top bunk could also become a small storage loft. You could also keep the top bunk if you're young and spry--which I'm not--and make the bottom a sitting and clothes-hanging area.
I will get the sofa / bunk bed combo and put it where the fridge and the closet is, that way I can put a tv , make a closet and get a full size fridge in the wall across.
That works!
It's beautiful love the layout like the way you explain everything in detail you are skilled!! Thanks for Sharing
Looking good Lamar, love that you push the limits on these affordable trailers, really makes Tiny living available to anyone. Still working on my modified Wombat trailer, I can share it with you if you have any interest. Keep up the good work!
+Tim Hilliard Thanks- yes send me some pics. I am going to do plans for the Wombat on the Ironton 5x8 trailer so your design will give me ideas.
Nice design. Thanks so much for the video. Glad to see you are still designing and putting a lot of options out there for people to consider.
Nice design. I saw a low space shower where there was a shower base that swung up flat on the wall, faucet above with handheld nozzle, with a curtain on a square made of pvc pipe, lite weight and almost no foot print.
Ifs a cute micro house to go around the island. Thumbs up , Lamar!
Nice, I live in an unincorporated township, I could actually do this as a stationary living quarters
Thank you Lamar!
I will be using the C200 thetford swivel cassette for the wet shower/toilet on my build. I like the way the cassette has little wheels and a pull out handle (looks like a roll around luggage for the airplane). The access door is on the outside. Just as convenient as using the sawdust/compost units.
Thanks, I will have to look at that model for my other cubby design. May be something to include in the plans.
You really put some thought into this one, I like it!
+Susan Rogers Thanks- yeah it took me over a year of trying many designs to figure out how to make it all fit lol!
Cozy and beatiful. I love it. From the Canary islands/ Spain thanks
Did not think this would work... Truly surprised!!
Fantastic floor plan!!!
What is the exhaust fan used in the bathroom?
And is the exhaust fan for a convection oven vented outside?
Also, where would a small air conditioner or even better a tiny split be placed for air and heat?
the upper bunk bed is okay and the lower bunk can be converted to a living room or an office.
Yes, it can be modified many ways to fit your needs.
I am about halfway done with my 52sf tiny house. Its 8'x6.5'. I gained some theoretical space by using a flat roof that can be occupied. In mine the roof is accessed via the interior and a roof hatch and is covered with soft artificial turf, so its a fake green roof essentially.
How did it cost to build ?
One of the excellent designs I have ever seen so far. George Wu, ARCHITECT, A.I.A., NCARB 2019-3-22 Could also try to use 20' container to sleep 7.
I love this design. I would do it without the trailer. It looks inexpensive to make
You could build it on a foundation or I have several small cabin plans on my website: www.simplesolarhomesteading.com
I have watched your video several times and I ordered the printed plans. I am just concerned about the wheel size of the trailer. The DOT recommends that you only drive 45 mph and the company I'm getting the trailer from said larger tires will not fit this trailer. What do you recommend? I'm new at this, can it go around 60 mph safely?
You could also keep the top bunk and have a desk/eating area below.
I am sorry about the recording quality. I ordered a mic so I can get a better recording.
Quality was fine. 😉
I love your construction details!
gonna adapt this to my 4x8 trailer
I would use an inexpensive outdoor shower and a utility sinks with threads for a hose. The shower could be hooked up to the utility sink. I would use small folding tables, which I have plenty of, for counter space.
This is so nice. I love it. What a creative idea. Wonderful.!!!!!!
Thanks friend!
I love the idea of building a couple of these and then selling them! :D Do your plans include details on constructing the SIPs? I have been looking for info on that subject for months.
Thanks for your great designs!
So, basically a mobile version of military dorms
We have a few SIPs manufacturers in Indiana. I would probably get the SIPs and roof from them.
Elegant genius design, and I've researched many...
This is such a smart design. Thanks!
Altho with only 500# for belongings, sink, etc AND the people (although the people won't be in there when it is towed) I think it is cutting it close.
I must have missed it but how much does it weigh???
Very nice
Thanks
I saw a link to the plans but it seems to be broken...would you please re share
All my plans are here: www.amazon.com/shop/solarcabin
If I wanted to make it about 6 inches taller due to I am more than 5"8 so I would like a slightly taller shower and front door would that still work? I love this cabin the bunk beds are a great way to address having some privacy if sleeping two that aren't a couple. Like Mother and son .
Heater?
Water heater?
I'm thinkin' the water needs to be closer to the actual fixtures.
If you point the nose of the unit into the tow bars, even just a foot, you'll have space for those things plus you'll cut down on the drag.
XLNT use of materials!!!
Water tank under the sink. A propane buddy heater would be all you need.
Awesome, absolutely awesome
wld even the smallest w/d combo fit thru a 2 ft. door i wonder?
I have followed your work all along. This is the one! I want it! I must have missed this video accidentally, but I found it now. Need info on how to get plans. And you include a specific supply list?
Plans are on my website: www.simplesolarhomesteding.com. I include materials and ideas for finishing it out.
@@solarcabin got any tutorials on toenailing?
@@solarcabin can't even find the jamb depth of windows here in canada lol. that thin frame be giving me some challenge.
I ❤ this ... Is it easy to make these plans ?? Could you redesign it by adding 2 feet in the length for me ... I would raise the bed a bit with storage underneath & a mini washing machine too :)
The plans are modifiable to a longer trailer.
Very good...but that bed needs to convert back and forth from a table and seating..back to the bed....
+Jo S. Thanks- you can modify it any way you want. I tried to make it simple and basic enough for anyone to build but it can be modified with different bed designs and a table. I will look into a futon bed design with a pedestal table.
+Jo S. OK so I found a removable pedestal table that would work great and added that to the design: www.simplesolarhomesteading.com/Table.PNG
I cant decide what to do with my spare trailer. A tear drop or another tiny home to have on the side :/ lol
This is fantastically minimalist Lamar. Holy crap.
+Cody Colwell Build one of these and sell it for twice the cost so you can build another project and pocket the rest lol!
!!! :D !!!!
wow,that is the best designed and cost for that small a 56 square foot cabin.i am so impressed and just love it.you sir are a genius.how do I go about ordering it? I am also like and subscribing,thank you.
If you can find a used shower door and replaced the glass with plexiglass.
Wow - very small. I would go for a camo paint job though : )
+PREPFORIT I show it sheathed in Smartside siding which is pr- primed so you could paint it or stain it any color you want.
+solarcabin that's a plus !
Is their a graywater tank for the shower?
Composting or RV style toilet. You can install a grey water tank or just catch it in a bucket and dispose of it.
Any reccomendation on where you'd put a wood stove in one?
This unit is so small I wouldn't mess with wood. A propane buddy heater would be plenty and use very little fuel.
@@solarcabin ok. That makes sense.
Awesome! Curious about water lines. Inside or outside? Water pump? RV hookup? Live in Northern BC. What can a guy do for reliable, low maintenance heat? Inspection requirements?
LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!
Can I build this without the hf trailer?
Absolutely! I also have free micro cabin plans on my website you might be interested in: www.simplesolarhomesteading.com
On average ,how much would it cost to build 🤔
Materials would not be that much as small as it is and you might find a used trailer. I would estimate $1000 for the house materials depending on what you use. Get salvage doors and windows and RV appliances.
I thought trailers oould only be a maximum 6.5 feet wide.
Cool design. What is the weight of the house minus the trailer?
Hey Lamar, I'm halfway through building one of these in the UK but had to stop due to the rain. I was wondering if you would vent the structure to prevent mould which can be a problem here due to our wet climate. I've got trickle vents on the windows but not sure if that'll be enough. Cheers!
Right on! Yes you can get the small vents that can be closed for attics and I would install one of those on the end wall near the peak. Please send pics of your build and I will share them to my followers. lamar5292 @yahoo.com
@@solarcabin will do!
I purchased the plans and am planning on starting this build in the next month- am concerned about being able to change the tires, if need arises. It seems the tolerance around the tire bay might be too tight, but I know you always have well thought out plans. Please let me know about this so I can move ahead with confidence. Thank you for all your great videos.
I designed the plans for a larger tire than the 12 inch standard tire that comes with these trailers however the manufacture could change their frame design so I would measure everything and make adjustments to the plans as needed. If you have to change a tire use two jacks and blocks under the frame as that is a lot of weight.
Could I use a utility trailer ?
As long as it can hancde at least 1k pounds.
change one thing use a composting toilet.
Sweet :) I would like this 7 by 10 are your plans easy to convert to add the extra 2 feet??
I've browsed your channel looking for a 6x12 model for plans. Do you have one? Thanks for all the work you do!
+Truth Seekers: Gods Final Call Thanks- I don't have one that specific size but this Redhawk could be modified to different sizes. As long as you understand how the frame goes together you can use the same design to build other sizes.
+solarcabin Thanks so much!
I would like this as a 10×7 :)
How much weight can the bunks hold ?
Fine for adults and would guess 200 pounds on lower bunk.
@@solarcabin My husband weighs 300 ibs would there be a way to add more support ?
Thank you this is amazing!
I like this design but I would rather it without the trailer
You can build it on skids or deck block. Here are free plans for other small cabins that shows that construction: www.simplesolarhomesteading.com/microcabinplans.htm
Also, have you ever thought of designing storm shelters?
+Kp3129 Strom shelters take more engineering and design than a house.
Wonder about using a salvaged pop up camper frame? Any comments?
Just bought the plans and looking forward to getting started. I've got a shedload of 2x3s literally so do you think I could substitute them for the 2x4s if I place another 2x3 running horizontally for more strength? Any input gladly received. Thanks!
Yes you can sub 2x3s just fine. Send me pics if you build one please.
@@solarcabin will do. Thanks for the reply.
I'm a 55 year old woman. Do ya think I could build this? I love your design it would be perfect for me
How do i get the plans for a 7x14 build on wheels like this
Want to buy the plans
Plans are here: www.simplesolarhomesteading.com/redhawkmicrocabin.htm
hello, nice video thanks , what programme do you use to illustrate your tiny homes
Went to the website, can’t see the plans. Can you direct me so I can secure a copy?
Is there a way to incorporate a woodstove for off grid
Hi Lamar. Do you know the price for the complete project?
How much to build?
Where can I buy plans
www.simplesolarhomesteading.com/redhawk-micro-cabin
Lamar is the insulation on the bottom of the trailer exposed to the road? how do you prevent rot etc underneath. 4.06 of video and i noticed it in plans i bought
Can you please tell us how much the cost of all of this would total?
Depends on if you have the trailer and what materials you use but the framing and shell would be under $1000
solarcabin that is amazing great work. I’d like to build this with my son we love to go hiking and camping. Im handy girl but I would need help a true craftsman. How much would they charge for their work that would be reasonable?
Ask around for a local handyman. They generally charge $15-20 an hour.
solarcabin great suggestion will do!
maybe remove the table stand by the door and put rolling drawers under the bed to roll out with supplies and cloths and blackets inside .
+Sunshine Santiago (Sunny) Lots of ways this could be modified and I hope people will build one and share their design modifications.
Thanks for givi g me ideas
I can't love this one enough. Will this also work on 4 x 8 trailers or is 7 feet too wide for those?
That would pretty tippy I think. You also have more weight capacity on the 5x8 trailers.
I do have the wombat for a 4x8 trailer. ruclips.net/video/ktaP7MadoDA/видео.html
solarcabin Thanks. Our intention is to make something lightweight to use for occasional medieval camping (make it look like a Tudor style building) with painted canvas roof to look like thatch. The kitchen would be located outside on a slide drawer coming out from under the beds. Also thinking of making the top half fold in for a lower profile for hauling. Would it still be too tippy?
The problem is the width of the wheel base on a 4x8. If you get out past the wheels very far it will become very tippy. You might get a different axle to extend the wheel base?
Oh, now there's a thought! :D Love your work. Thanks.
Do you have plans for a 7 by 12 foot home ??
How do you heat and cool the space?
Hey Lamar. What do you do with the Grey water from Shower/and or sink with this design. also the water tanks are they plumbed in for the shower etc or is it done manually. thanks!! i have the A-frame plans as well as this one. i would love to build this!! when i get some time.
You can handle it a couple of ways. I would catch sink water in a bucket to dispose of but grey water from shower can be run onto the ground or into a city septic line or gutter. The fresh water is plumbed in using a 12 volt pump to the shower and sink.
thanks!! Like I say I can't wait to do this project. this camper is perfect for its small size.
Great camper. I want one but have no skills
What is the final weight?
I have one I'm building almost just like this
what is the name of the program you are using to make these designs?
+Kp3129 I use Sketchup.
hey do you think you could put this on a harbor freight 4x8. love this!
+Steve Mazzilli Thanks- the HF trailers are only rated for 1100 GVW so it would be pushing the limit. I do have a Wombat micro-camper built on that trailer that is lighter.
lol watching that one now! thanks
I got two old trailers ( small) from old pop up tents and got them tore down to just the metal and now I am spraying the metal and then I will start with the floor and I haft to have it all insolated because at night it get very cold when I go hunting and I want to put in a small wood stove in the corner and just cook on that could I ?
+Sunshine Santiago (Sunny) Sheepherder vardos use a wood stove so yes it can be done. Something like this: amzn.to/1NWiSvS
+solarcabin your a dream !! you are awesome ! thanks for the link 😀
what would you suggest I use under the stove and behind the wall so I don't burn the darn thing down ?
+Sunshine Santiago (Sunny) They make fire board to go behind and under stoves. You can also use corrugated roofing behind the stove with an air space.
+solarcabin oh k great ! I will check it out.
how are you dealing with the wheels / wheel wells? looks like the wheels just sort of go up into the floor.
+Arthur's Tiny House Blog The wheel wells are cut out and covered with a 2x4 box with plywood top. If you look at the nightstand you will see the wheel well box sitting under it. www.simplesolarhomesteading.com/Floor%20panels%20small.png
Could you repeat in print the name of your website, please? Most videos have their website name shown for several seconds at the end of the video. I can't hear or see at the sound of light! It would be a shame to put this much time and effort into making these plans and videos and then lose sales because you said the name of your site so fast that we can't catch it no matter how many times we replay it.
+Joy's Art It is in the info: www.simplesolarhomesteading.com
so cute !!!!
IM in the process of building one of these!
can we please see it when its done. i am thinking about it too.
for sure! I will be doing updates on my channel as It gets closer to a structure!
excellent thanks!
Did you finish it?
Why did you use a porta potty as opposed to a composting toilet?
You could certainly use a composting toilet and a sawdust toilet would be inexpensive. Commercial composting toilets are large and expensive so I show it with a porta-potty that is inexpensive and is what I use in my own cabin.
I thought you used a composting toilet in your cabin. I watched the videos about your outdoor composting system with the glass covers. Did you change to porta potty and if so why?
I use a porta potty emptied into a solar composter. I didn't want a steaming pile of turds on my property lol
Nice plan but looks heavy for the trailer. I would use 2x3 studs for the walls and use a metal roof that is on curved laminated joists from one side to the other (or front to rear) and add a few more windows for circulation and maybe even add a small A/C for additional comfort in summer. I might also consider making one bed that is a standard double mattress by squeezing the cabinets on the side and put the refrigerator in the lower kitchen cabinet beside the shower. I would also consider using 1/4" thick plywood for sheathing or 1/4" or 3/8" T1-11 type panel for siding. You could run the grooves horizontal to look like siding since there would be no joints to make front to rear. It is a nice starting point for a micro cabin that can be personalized.
put a small sink by the toilet because washing poopy and pee off hands in the kitchen sink is just gross and a shower curtain that blocks the toilet and sink so everything doesn't get wet and move the sink to the center of counter and put a small full size frig where the sink was then it is perfect