I loved the floorplan of the first tiny home you showed. If I was single, that would be what I'd want. I do think that stackable washer/dryer unit would be the end of my happiness. I'd definitely want to pre-order one that was 6ft longer so the back room could be a laundry room for a side x side washer/dryer, and a closet, and back door. I loved the bathroom being at the back instead of next to the kitchen like most are. Fun tour. Thanks.
For years I've been all about tiny houses looking into those and the occasional RV set up. However.. I believe you've just changed my opinion on a single wide. That first single wide #9 I believe you called it. Yep that would be the one I'd go with. Better laid out kitchen that pantry space (Although big , Which I like) could store not only food supplies but is big enough you could fit in a small sized deep freezer. AND store extras like paper towels/toilet paper ect. --- My step daughter had a older model single wide everything the same as this one except the kitchen/pantry/dining/laundry which is super surprising. She had no pantry at all no separate dining kitchen wasn't laid out at all like this hers seemed alot smaller. Laundry was open to the hallway going into the master. I didn't HATE hers but I adore the one you've shown so much better!
These are so nice!! I had a double wide in the early 90’s and it was brand new, it was nice but these layouts are pretty nice. A lot different than what I had. I do like the laundry in the bathroom. Don’t like the walls. But overall pretty good. Thank you for sharing. 😊
399sf tiny home (park model) are registered as an RV and therefore tax is paid at time of purchase. This type of unit is not considered an improvement on your property’s tax value. In most states.
Yes you are correct. Very few tiny homes are considered appreciable assets. Most are considered RV’s, sheds, mobile homes, etc. Therefore financing and insurance are issues to consider. Most stick built tiny homes or cabin homes on pier and beam are appreciable and this financed and insured like real property. Biggest issue is their prices escalate quickly and get out of range for many seniors looking for affordable living in their golden years. At that point the appreciation and other concerns are not as important to them. Thanks for your input!
We’re conflicted to a certain degree. As tiny homes continue to gain popularity the prices continue to rise. Yet mobile home prices are rising too but mobile home manufacturers are significantly improving quality. You get more square feet for the price with mobile homes.
@@50pluslife360 I certainly don't need a large home, our sqft is 810 or 820 and we have been contemplating over tiny home versus mobile and decided to go with the mobile. Love the layouts and designs in many of them but like to have a little room as well.
Our opinion is in agreement. We've seen them made and the craftsmanship is much better. Many RV park model companies build slower, more custom, and don't turn out 10-15 homes a day - more like one to two a week. On our channel, we've shown dozens of other models - you may find a plan you can live with.
I’ll have both. I would live in the 399 Tiny and I would want a towable 200 sf to take on the road and go see family without having to get hotels, etc.
Only one door to exit home, rather have 2 for safety. 2 other bedrooms way too small would make it into 2 good size bedrooms. That flooring would give you a headache or dizzy way too busy If you put in mirror in bathroom you might as well put in a useful medicine cabinet. #6.
In most cases, yes, you can move them to other states. A park model RV is limited to 399 square feet, whereas a Florida park model is up to 499 square feet, and thus not an RV but a HUD home. In most states you can place HUD homes somewhere - it depends on land location, zoning and local regulations.
Great looking park model but it’s pretty pricey! Clayton homes tend to be high, and not so top of the line too. The RV issue may to be with insurance companies not wanting to cover full time park occupancy for people 😢. I’m having trouble myself now, best of luck with the next selection though 🎉
Yes, we agree with you. Clayton, and these models in particular, were some of the first park model RVs we were introduced to in person. We were loving some of the floor plans, but after looking at a hundred more park models after these, we began to understand the industry more and began to look at quality and price. Some of our newer videos feature private manufacturers who make better quality homes at much lower prices. Clayton affiliated companies (Berkshire Hathaway) own at least 75% of the RV / mobile / modular business in the US. They also have gotten into the supply chain as well, selling their lumber, OSB, particle board and other materials to many of the private companies. Not that all that is bad; it's up to the private companies to turn the raw materials into high quality homes. These homes in this video were at Atkinson Homes in Childersburg, AL. We have an actual Clayton dealer just a few miles from our house, but they rarely have park models as our county is not park model friendly. Plus, our local dealer is not filming friendly. That always makes us wince as we feel like people have something to hide.
Yes the ‘tiny homes’ in the video are actually classified as park model RV’s so they do not have to be built to residential codes and are under 400 square feet. They are built on steel wheeled frames and can be moved. They also have to be hooked up to utilities much like RV’s.
Agreed, however we’re learning that nowadays you cannot make any modifications to mobile homes when you order them like you used to be able to. There are too many regulations and certifications these days that they have to go through so they won’t do any mods.
Seamed silly to me to buy a brand new home and then start replacing stuff like countertops sinks etc. different if your buying something old and needs fixed up.
@@50pluslife360 Check out Recreational Resort Cottages too. I think park model homes are built much better with much more attention to detail than regular single wides. You'll pay more for it but SO worth it.
If I had land I would but 3 tiny homes and put them on my land and name them after my 3 kids and when they come home they would have their own house. 😅
Tammy had very long hair in the spring but the Alabama summer made it uncomfortable. Plus she gets hot flashes. As for Paul, his hair was shortened naturally!
A TINY HOME IS BUILT FAR BETTER THAN ANY MOBILE HOME. I know - I lived in a mobile home for 18 years, and it was literally rotting out from under us. Mobiles have particle board everywhere and if it gets wet, it falls apart. Tiny homes are built like a standard residential home, to the same codes. Look for ANSI certification. They have solid wood cabinets; not cheap particle board. They have properly built sub-flooring instead of the particle board that will make your toilet fall through to the ground! They don’t have the horrible plastic walls coated in the nasty “orange peel” paint that you can never repair so it doesn’t show. They have “popcorn” ceilings that also can’[t be repaired without showing. That is a VERY common problem in mobile homes! Mobiles are priced less because they are built with inferior materials! There are plenty of “Park Model” tiny homes, so don’t be fooled! That is an architectural style, not a construction method, so do’t be fooled by the name! I had mobile, and now I am going to go tiny and well-built!
Make sure you get all the facts before you buy because it seems you have some facts mixed up. ANSI certification is absolutely NOT NOT NOT standard residential code!!! ANSI is RV code. That's Recreational Vehicle. Travel Trailer. In our experience a HUD certified tiny home is far better than an ANSI certified home. ANSI places the home in RV classification for insurance, financing AND limits where and for how long you can park the home (for example, in GA, you can only park an RV for a maximum of 14 days on a lot, then you have to move) on a lot in many areas of the country. A HUD certification opens the door to more standardized financing, insurance and allows the home to be parked permanently on land. As far as construction methods and materials, each builder is different. Many mobile home manufacturers use the same materials to build tiny homes as they do mobile homes (i.e. Clayton). You need to research each builder and pick the quality you are willing to pay for.
I like #1, the park model quite a bit. #2, the single wide, not so much. Lose the sliding barn doors at a minimum. The furnace location really blows big time! And the toilet closet is like a mail slot. How are you supposed to wipe yourself after doing the deuce? #3, just Nah! The front entrance and breakfast bar just flat out don’t work. It’s chintzy cheap on the inside. But as I think about it, it’s growing on me a bit. The number of power outlets on the bar is insane! I counted 8 2 plug outlets and I am not sure I counted them all. And I did not notice that the foyer was open at both ends so I am liking it a bit more. So this moves up to a qualified maybe. #4, I like. It’s just plane cool! A perfect bed and breakfast little cabin for a traveling family with rambunctious munchkins. Not good for oldsters or others with mobility issues, but for kids, a fun little place to stay, play and maybe sleep. But my favorite is still number 1.
Great observations! Thanks for the comment. Agreed on the second mobile home. The unique floor plan is kinda cool. Since we have grandkids we lean towards the second Park model.
Neither of these are " tiny" homes. PLEASE educate yourself about the square footage that defines a tiny home. Just because a home is small doesn't mean it's considered to be a tiny one. Nice homes, though. 😊
The first and last home presented are Park Model RV’s which are both 396 square feet. I believe they can be considered tiny homes as they are under 500 square feet and built on a mobile platform, although as I state in the video we needed to do more research about financing park models. Absolutely the two mobile homes are not tiny homes, thus the title to the video. We were presenting options as we do on our channel. We have a video about shed conversion and one about small RVs as well. I don’t know who the gatekeeper to the term tiny home is, but if someone downsized from a 3000 square foot house to an 800 square foot mobile home, I’m sure it would feel to them as if they were living tiny. Thanks for your comment!
Why are you being so rude/hateful when you obviously don't know all the standards and types of tiny homes? This was just a nice guy making a video to help others who may be looking. There are many different sizes and types of tiny homes, including tiny towables, 5th wheel towables, and park models. A lot of tiny home communities won't allow anything but a park model size, which is what he was showing in this video. Others will only allow tiny towables that can be pulled by a super duty pickup truck. Most are 399sf and under because that is where the tax break is.
Durability and value retention are considerations when it comes to value/budget housing. Even tiny homes on wheels and park models are not considered real estate but personal property and depreciate as well.
The front porch is a plus!!! I would screen it,put in a screen door and a ceiling fan.😊👍
That would be nice!
The built-in in the living room look nice too.
That is a really nice home.👍
The 2nd single wide has a real nice layout.👍
It is really nice on the inside.😊
Yes it was!
I do like all the windows they let a lot of light in.👍
Always opens up a space where there are lots of windows!
That is a nice single wide and has a nice big pantry 😊
I loved the floorplan of the first tiny home you showed. If I was single, that would be what I'd want. I do think that stackable washer/dryer unit would be the end of my happiness. I'd definitely want to pre-order one that was 6ft longer so the back room could be a laundry room for a side x side washer/dryer, and a closet, and back door. I loved the bathroom being at the back instead of next to the kitchen like most are. Fun tour. Thanks.
Good points and thank you so much for your comments!
Nice. They all have something to offer.
Thank you for showing. 29:37
Thanks for watching!
This really cute with the side beds & loft ❤❤
For years I've been all about tiny houses looking into those and the occasional RV set up. However.. I believe you've just changed my opinion on a single wide. That first single wide #9 I believe you called it. Yep that would be the one I'd go with. Better laid out kitchen that pantry space (Although big , Which I like) could store not only food supplies but is big enough you could fit in a small sized deep freezer. AND store extras like paper towels/toilet paper ect. --- My step daughter had a older model single wide everything the same as this one except the kitchen/pantry/dining/laundry which is super surprising. She had no pantry at all no separate dining kitchen wasn't laid out at all like this hers seemed alot smaller. Laundry was open to the hallway going into the master. I didn't HATE hers but I adore the one you've shown so much better!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
I also really like the washer and dryer in the bathroom!! Great idea.👍🏼👍🏼
Tiny House on Wheels.. (399 or less) to avoid HUD property taxes and the freedom to go whenever and wherever I want.
Good point!
I love the music you put to the videos!!❤
😊
Mrs. Tammy thanks you!
Very nice
Yeah they are!
Master bedroom and bathroom are nice.
We agree!
You may could bump the master bedroom wall in a little to make dining room a little bigger.
You're killing me with that Merry-Go-Round camera give us a break will you lol. Thank you
We're trying to get better with each video!
Master is good size and like the shower in master has a bench seat and the soaker tub.
Kitchen layout is good and the bar for extra seating if you have a big family.
I like seats in showers!
These are so nice!! I had a double wide in the early 90’s and it was brand new, it was nice but these layouts are pretty nice. A lot different than what I had. I do like the laundry in the bathroom. Don’t like the walls. But overall pretty good.
Thank you for sharing. 😊
They have gotten better over the years. Some in the video are park model RVs and I believe they are made by Clayton in AL.
399sf tiny home (park model) are registered as an RV and therefore tax is paid at time of purchase. This type of unit is not considered an improvement on your property’s tax value. In most states.
Yes you are correct. Very few tiny homes are considered appreciable assets. Most are considered RV’s, sheds, mobile homes, etc. Therefore financing and insurance are issues to consider. Most stick built tiny homes or cabin homes on pier and beam are appreciable and this financed and insured like real property. Biggest issue is their prices escalate quickly and get out of range for many seniors looking for affordable living in their golden years. At that point the appreciation and other concerns are not as important to them. Thanks for your input!
LOVE the haircut!!
Thanks!
I prefer my singlewide mobile home. Have been and still following the tiny home movement. Yet when i compare, i do prefer my mobile.
We’re conflicted to a certain degree. As tiny homes continue to gain popularity the prices continue to rise. Yet mobile home prices are rising too but mobile home manufacturers are significantly improving quality. You get more square feet for the price with mobile homes.
@@50pluslife360 I certainly don't need a large home, our sqft is 810 or 820 and we have been contemplating over tiny home versus mobile and decided to go with the mobile. Love the layouts and designs in many of them but like to have a little room as well.
Love the foyer one
The dining room is big enough for a small family.
I'd want the single wide mobile home. Being that you're in Alabama, I'm assuming these are not built for northern winter months.
I’m sure the insulation R-Values are a little low for North Dakota or Alaska!
The other 2 bedrooms are nice size and bigger closets.
I'm considering a park model, but neither of those floorplans would work for me. I have heard that they're made better than mobile homes.
Our opinion is in agreement. We've seen them made and the craftsmanship is much better. Many RV park model companies build slower, more custom, and don't turn out 10-15 homes a day - more like one to two a week. On our channel, we've shown dozens of other models - you may find a plan you can live with.
A second door needed in the back.
Wouldn’t hurt!
Very nice no washer and dryer?
No you have to bring your own.
Tiny house. You can move it if you get tired of the area. But I live tiny in a recreational vehicle now so I'm used to it.
Awesome! What kind of RV?
@@50pluslife360
32’ travel trailer with two slides. Perfect for me and my two dogs.
Number 6 for me
I’ll have both. I would live in the 399 Tiny and I would want a towable 200 sf to take on the road and go see family without having to get hotels, etc.
Then you have to buy a nice truck!
They're classified as rv's but not meant to be moved around a lot like an RV. It would cause damage.
Only one door to exit home, rather have 2 for safety. 2 other bedrooms way too small would make it into 2 good size bedrooms. That flooring would give you a headache or dizzy way too busy If you put in mirror in bathroom you might as well put in a useful medicine cabinet. #6.
Good observations! Thanks!
The single wides only have one door?
Really enjoy your videos 😊
@@lindahoward7683 No they all had 2 doors!
If you put it on private property you could live in it permanently.👍
Most of the manufactured homes do not have a nice big pantry like that.
Yeah that’s a bonus!
A tiny home owner uses a rolling stool in the loft. Thought was a great hack.
Yeah we saw that on a video the other day. Thought it would be a great business to make customized stools for tiny house lofts!
Tiny houses that are built in Florida are you able to move them to Texas or do they have to stay in Florida
In most cases, yes, you can move them to other states. A park model RV is limited to 399 square feet, whereas a Florida park model is up to 499 square feet, and thus not an RV but a HUD home. In most states you can place HUD homes somewhere - it depends on land location, zoning and local regulations.
Wows All nicely house
Great looking park model but it’s pretty pricey! Clayton homes tend to be high, and not so top of the line too. The RV issue may to be with insurance companies not wanting to cover full time park occupancy for people 😢. I’m having trouble myself now, best of luck with the next selection though 🎉
Yes, we agree with you. Clayton, and these models in particular, were some of the first park model RVs we were introduced to in person. We were loving some of the floor plans, but after looking at a hundred more park models after these, we began to understand the industry more and began to look at quality and price. Some of our newer videos feature private manufacturers who make better quality homes at much lower prices. Clayton affiliated companies (Berkshire Hathaway) own at least 75% of the RV / mobile / modular business in the US. They also have gotten into the supply chain as well, selling their lumber, OSB, particle board and other materials to many of the private companies. Not that all that is bad; it's up to the private companies to turn the raw materials into high quality homes. These homes in this video were at Atkinson Homes in Childersburg, AL. We have an actual Clayton dealer just a few miles from our house, but they rarely have park models as our county is not park model friendly. Plus, our local dealer is not filming friendly. That always makes us wince as we feel like people have something to hide.
Tiny house stick built residential codes.
Yes the ‘tiny homes’ in the video are actually classified as park model RV’s so they do not have to be built to residential codes and are under 400 square feet. They are built on steel wheeled frames and can be moved. They also have to be hooked up to utilities much like RV’s.
Single side for me , less move more space still small
option 3
Great choice!
I don't see this as a mod thing. When you buy brand new with all included you leave as is. I would think.
Agreed, however we’re learning that nowadays you cannot make any modifications to mobile homes when you order them like you used to be able to. There are too many regulations and certifications these days that they have to go through so they won’t do any mods.
Seamed silly to me to buy a brand new home and then start replacing stuff like countertops sinks etc. different if your buying something old and needs fixed up.
I did not like the bunk beds, I would rather have a desk and cabinets.
That would be a good choice. We’d go for the bunks for the grandkids!
A tiny home.❤
Those two bedrooms are just big enough if you have 2 kids 👍
Or grandkids!
I prefer the tiny homes.
It appears the quality of these particular tiny homes is much better than single wide mobile homes in general.
@@50pluslife360 Check out Recreational Resort Cottages too. I think park model homes are built much better with much more attention to detail than regular single wides. You'll pay more for it but SO worth it.
Tiny home...😊
If I had land I would but 3 tiny homes and put them on my land and name them after my 3 kids and when they come home they would have their own house. 😅
That's a smart idea. Hard part is finding land these days!
That’s a great idea!!!!
Tiny house
I love one of them. The camera man needs to camera better, and his comentator needs to not jump ahead so much.
Thanks for the input!
I never liked short hair, but if you like that's what counts.
Tammy had very long hair in the spring but the Alabama summer made it uncomfortable. Plus she gets hot flashes. As for Paul, his hair was shortened naturally!
A TINY HOME IS BUILT FAR BETTER THAN ANY MOBILE HOME. I know - I lived in a mobile home for 18 years, and it was literally rotting out from under us. Mobiles have particle board everywhere and if it gets wet, it falls apart. Tiny homes are built like a standard residential home, to the same codes. Look for ANSI certification. They have solid wood cabinets; not cheap particle board. They have properly built sub-flooring instead of the particle board that will make your toilet fall through to the ground! They don’t have the horrible plastic walls coated in the nasty “orange peel” paint that you can never repair so it doesn’t show. They have “popcorn” ceilings that also can’[t be repaired without showing. That is a VERY common problem in mobile homes! Mobiles are priced less because they are built with inferior materials! There are plenty of “Park Model” tiny homes, so don’t be fooled! That is an architectural style, not a construction method, so do’t be fooled by the name! I had mobile, and now I am going to go tiny and well-built!
Make sure you get all the facts before you buy because it seems you have some facts mixed up. ANSI certification is absolutely NOT NOT NOT standard residential code!!! ANSI is RV code. That's Recreational Vehicle. Travel Trailer. In our experience a HUD certified tiny home is far better than an ANSI certified home. ANSI places the home in RV classification for insurance, financing AND limits where and for how long you can park the home (for example, in GA, you can only park an RV for a maximum of 14 days on a lot, then you have to move) on a lot in many areas of the country. A HUD certification opens the door to more standardized financing, insurance and allows the home to be parked permanently on land. As far as construction methods and materials, each builder is different. Many mobile home manufacturers use the same materials to build tiny homes as they do mobile homes (i.e. Clayton). You need to research each builder and pick the quality you are willing to pay for.
I like #1, the park model quite a bit. #2, the single wide, not so much. Lose the sliding barn doors at a minimum. The furnace location really blows big time! And the toilet closet is like a mail slot. How are you supposed to wipe yourself after doing the deuce? #3, just Nah! The front entrance and breakfast bar just flat out don’t work. It’s chintzy cheap on the inside. But as I think about it, it’s growing on me a bit. The number of power outlets on the bar is insane! I counted 8 2 plug outlets and I am not sure I counted them all. And I did not notice that the foyer was open at both ends so I am liking it a bit more. So this moves up to a qualified maybe. #4, I like. It’s just plane cool! A perfect bed and breakfast little cabin for a traveling family with rambunctious munchkins. Not good for oldsters or others with mobility issues, but for kids, a fun little place to stay, play and maybe sleep. But my favorite is still number 1.
Great observations! Thanks for the comment. Agreed on the second mobile home. The unique floor plan is kinda cool. Since we have grandkids we lean towards the second Park model.
wow:watch your comments
Not sure what you mean. Care to elaborate?
El crapo
Neither of these are " tiny" homes. PLEASE educate yourself about the square footage that defines a tiny home. Just because a home is small doesn't mean it's considered to be a tiny one. Nice homes, though. 😊
The first and last home presented are Park Model RV’s which are both 396 square feet. I believe they can be considered tiny homes as they are under 500 square feet and built on a mobile platform, although as I state in the video we needed to do more research about financing park models. Absolutely the two mobile homes are not tiny homes, thus the title to the video. We were presenting options as we do on our channel. We have a video about shed conversion and one about small RVs as well. I don’t know who the gatekeeper to the term tiny home is, but if someone downsized from a 3000 square foot house to an 800 square foot mobile home, I’m sure it would feel to them as if they were living tiny.
Thanks for your comment!
Why are you being so rude/hateful when you obviously don't know all the standards and types of tiny homes? This was just a nice guy making a video to help others who may be looking. There are many different sizes and types of tiny homes, including tiny towables, 5th wheel towables, and park models. A lot of tiny home communities won't allow anything but a park model size, which is what he was showing in this video. Others will only allow tiny towables that can be pulled by a super duty pickup truck. Most are 399sf and under because that is where the tax break is.
@@michelb.8953 Thanks for your input and thanks for watching!
I looked at these park models. They are cute when new but cheaply built, so no thanks.
Yes they are built by mobile home manufacturers. I think the ITH Amish quality is much better.
Talk a litter loder cant here you
We’ve gotten microphones since our earlier videos.
Mobile homes fall apart and lose their value
Durability and value retention are considerations when it comes to value/budget housing. Even tiny homes on wheels and park models are not considered real estate but personal property and depreciate as well.
I’m not to fond of this tiny home tbh
Did you watch all the way to the end? The last one is the best!
Tiny house