Comments on: A brief history of my tiny trailer http://thistinyhouse.com/2009/a-brief-history-of-my-tiny-trailer/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:14:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Dawn http://thistinyhouse.com/2009/a-brief-history-of-my-tiny-trailer/comment-page-1/#comment-9901 Dawn Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:14:36 +0000 http://thistinyhouse.com/?p=647#comment-9901 This is the story of the construction of our tiny house built by C&E Construction. In December 2008 we attended a construction seminar in Florida and were fortunate that our general contractor was able to attend the seminar with us. While the seminar was helpful for design, it really did not give us any of the details we’d need in order to build a tiny house. As Chuck Peterson of C&E Construction built our beautiful tiny house he taped the construction details, showing the specific methods and critical tips for success. We now offer a detailed 2 hour construction DVD full of these details and helpful hints that are necessary to actually build a tiny house. We hope it helps others get the joy we do from our tiny house. This is the story of the construction of our tiny house built by C&E Construction. In December 2008 we attended a construction seminar in Florida and were fortunate that our general contractor was able to attend the seminar with us. While the seminar was helpful for design, it really did not give us any of the details we’d need in order to build a tiny house. As Chuck Peterson of C&E Construction built our beautiful tiny house he taped the construction details, showing the specific methods and critical tips for success. We now offer a detailed 2 hour construction DVD full of these details and helpful hints that are necessary to actually build a tiny house. We hope it helps others get the joy we do from our tiny house.

]]> By: Dennis http://thistinyhouse.com/2009/a-brief-history-of-my-tiny-trailer/comment-page-1/#comment-7065 Dennis Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:11:56 +0000 http://thistinyhouse.com/?p=647#comment-7065 Saw your new post with the new car towing your compact (you years to have a suv of sorts) - what model of car? A Honda? I too have a blue Compact Jr (and a Casita 13) I tow each with a 91 Honda civic hatchback (1500 cc - 98 hp) and have gotten as good as 30 mpg!! But usually about 26-27. I have installed "racing" shocks/springs and brakes when the car need new ones but got along well with stock before. Glad to see the new tow! I have a long story of how the trailer websites treated my posting of towing with a Honda!!! Fair winds and following seas, Dennis Saw your new post with the new car towing your compact (you years to have a suv of sorts) – what model of car? A Honda? I too have a blue Compact Jr (and a Casita 13) I tow each with a 91 Honda civic hatchback (1500 cc – 98 hp) and have gotten as good as 30 mpg!! But usually about 26-27. I have installed “racing” shocks/springs and brakes when the car need new ones but got along well with stock before. Glad to see the new tow! I have a long story of how the trailer websites treated my posting of towing with a Honda!!!
Fair winds and following seas,
Dennis

]]> By: Most read | This Tiny House http://thistinyhouse.com/2009/a-brief-history-of-my-tiny-trailer/comment-page-1/#comment-4582 Most read | This Tiny House Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:48:49 +0000 http://thistinyhouse.com/?p=647#comment-4582 [...] (for sale) Renovating a 1970 Airstream – Deb’s artful overhaul of an Airstream A brief history of my tiny trailer – An intro to my renovation project Tiny trailer meets 50s spaceship – Pete’s [...] [...] (for sale) Renovating a 1970 Airstream – Deb’s artful overhaul of an Airstream A brief history of my tiny trailer – An intro to my renovation project Tiny trailer meets 50s spaceship – Pete’s [...]

]]> By: Meditation on un-gluing | This Tiny House http://thistinyhouse.com/2009/a-brief-history-of-my-tiny-trailer/comment-page-1/#comment-3230 Meditation on un-gluing | This Tiny House Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:53:00 +0000 http://thistinyhouse.com/?p=647#comment-3230 [...] weekend was spent undoing the hard work I put into my trailer renovation project last summer. Researching ways of using ‘green’ materials cheaply and efficiently led us [...] [...] weekend was spent undoing the hard work I put into my trailer renovation project last summer. Researching ways of using ‘green’ materials cheaply and efficiently led us [...]

]]> By: How to garden in small spaces (even on the road) | This Tiny House http://thistinyhouse.com/2009/a-brief-history-of-my-tiny-trailer/comment-page-1/#comment-2037 How to garden in small spaces (even on the road) | This Tiny House Thu, 14 May 2009 02:09:25 +0000 http://thistinyhouse.com/?p=647#comment-2037 [...] to us digging it up for our tomato project. But eventually when we’re on the road in our tiny trailer (full time), we won’t be able to enjoy growing our own fresh food… or will we? [...] [...] to us digging it up for our tomato project. But eventually when we’re on the road in our tiny trailer (full time), we won’t be able to enjoy growing our own fresh food… or will we? [...]

]]> By: My Little Secret to Living with Less | Small Living Journal http://thistinyhouse.com/2009/a-brief-history-of-my-tiny-trailer/comment-page-1/#comment-727 My Little Secret to Living with Less | Small Living Journal Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:34:57 +0000 http://thistinyhouse.com/?p=647#comment-727 [...] has been a very helpful realization for me in my own journey of moving into a 50 square foot trailer. Separating out my “comfort” items — memorabilia, collections, papers and gadgets [...] [...] has been a very helpful realization for me in my own journey of moving into a 50 square foot trailer. Separating out my “comfort” items — memorabilia, collections, papers and gadgets [...]

]]> By: thistinyhouse http://thistinyhouse.com/2009/a-brief-history-of-my-tiny-trailer/comment-page-1/#comment-523 thistinyhouse Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:26:52 +0000 http://thistinyhouse.com/?p=647#comment-523 Jay, There are many people who want the same. Please consider joining the Tiny House Village Network, a private community to discuss creating actual communities. http://tinyhousevillage.com Hi Jen! Sure, I can write more about that in an upcoming post. I'm not sure about how a standard Compact Jr. tongue looks so just know that whatever custom work was done, it was done by a previous owner. Jay,
There are many people who want the same. Please consider joining the Tiny House Village Network, a private community to discuss creating actual communities. http://tinyhousevillage.com

Hi Jen!
Sure, I can write more about that in an upcoming post. I’m not sure about how a standard Compact Jr. tongue looks so just know that whatever custom work was done, it was done by a previous owner.

]]> By: Jen http://thistinyhouse.com/2009/a-brief-history-of-my-tiny-trailer/comment-page-1/#comment-517 Jen Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:48:03 +0000 http://thistinyhouse.com/?p=647#comment-517 We have a Compact Jr. that we acquired last June, then promptly took on the road for 10 weeks. (It was a BUSY three weeks getting it road ready!) I'd really appreciate seeing a close up photo or three of your battery/spare setup. What holds that shelf in place? How do you protect the trailer body from the spare and battery box? I'm working on redesigning the tongue storage to accommodate these items. THanks for sharing! :) We have a Compact Jr. that we acquired last June, then promptly took on the road for 10 weeks. (It was a BUSY three weeks getting it road ready!) I’d really appreciate seeing a close up photo or three of your battery/spare setup. What holds that shelf in place? How do you protect the trailer body from the spare and battery box? I’m working on redesigning the tongue storage to accommodate these items. THanks for sharing! :)

]]> By: jay http://thistinyhouse.com/2009/a-brief-history-of-my-tiny-trailer/comment-page-1/#comment-439 jay Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:17:44 +0000 http://thistinyhouse.com/?p=647#comment-439 I like the idea of small house, no mortgage or small one. But codes being what they are, where does one park them to live in besides secluded rural spaces? I am approaching the time I need and want to work less. I am exploring the options, I want to garden but not commute a huge distance to work. Everywhere I look to rent, even Rv parks, camping are about $700. month plus, here in my state. Ideas and experiences appreciated. thanks Jay I like the idea of small house, no mortgage or small one. But codes being what they are, where does one park them to live in besides secluded rural spaces? I am approaching the time I need and want to work less. I am exploring the options, I want to garden but not commute a huge distance to work. Everywhere I look to rent, even Rv parks, camping are about $700. month plus, here in my state. Ideas and experiences appreciated.
thanks Jay

]]> By: A preview inside my tiny house | This Tiny House http://thistinyhouse.com/2009/a-brief-history-of-my-tiny-trailer/comment-page-1/#comment-281 A preview inside my tiny house | This Tiny House Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:32:22 +0000 http://thistinyhouse.com/?p=647#comment-281 [...] Folks who show up to our tiny house meetup will get a tour of our small house and our tiny trailer. We’ve already received plenty of RSVPs, which I’m excited about. Meeting people who share an interest in small space living, believe it or not, is my idea of a good time. But what I’m really feeling the need for is some advice and inspiration about finishing up the interior of our little Compact Jr. (If you missed it here is the progress to-date.) [...] [...] Folks who show up to our tiny house meetup will get a tour of our small house and our tiny trailer. We’ve already received plenty of RSVPs, which I’m excited about. Meeting people who share an interest in small space living, believe it or not, is my idea of a good time. But what I’m really feeling the need for is some advice and inspiration about finishing up the interior of our little Compact Jr. (If you missed it here is the progress to-date.) [...]

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