Have MiniHome will travel
For those of us with nomadic spirits there is something alluring about little homes on wheels. Just knowing that you can pick-up and leave in search of adventure at any time is extremely appealing; however, the styling of most mobile homes leaves a lot to be desired. When I visited Unicat in Germany, I was extremely impressed with the styling and finish of the living quarters of their expedition trucks and thought that it would be extremely cool to have something like that mounted on a trailer chassis. Even if this setup wouldn’t have the go-anywhere capability of the all-terrain truck-mounted version, it would make an awesome vacation home that could still be moved around from time to time for a change of scenery.
Enter the MiniHome. This modular compact dwelling qualifies as a travel trailer and is completely self-contained so it can move around (even though at 14,000 lbs you need a rather big truck to tow it). The home also has a modern styling that is sure to please any architecture buff and practical functionality to impress any gadget lover. But this home isn’t just a prettied up mobile home. The MiniHome is designed for extreme environments such as the Canadian artic and is environmentally friendly, designed for off-grid operation using energy-efficient 12 Volt appliances, solar panels and propane gas as well as constructed from 100% “green†materials.
Reading through the FAQs on the site, there do appear to be some hurdles for potential MiniHome inhabitants. Several of the questions pertain to zoning laws and the need for a foundation, etc. The designer’s answer to zoning issues seems to be mostly to not worry about it unless your neighbor complains. This seems like little reassurance for someone looking to buy a $119,000 mobile home that they may never be able to use. Despite this, the MiniHome seems like an excellent idea for a temporary home without the stigma of traditional mobile homes. I would certainly not mind having one as a modern and cozy retreat that can move from mountains to the sea to wherever else I may want to roam.
