As I mentioned in my last episode of the Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast, I just finished teaching a two week design/build course at Yestermorrow Design/Build School in Waitsfield, Vermont. Working alongside other talented instructors was an inspiring experience for me, and a highlight was being able to work with students on framing and sheathing a tiny house on wheels. Teaching this course reminded me how challenging it can be to properly build your tiny house around the wheels of a trailer, so I decided to do a solo episode all about trailers! We’re going to be talking about trailer terminology, different styles of trailers, and also which types of trailers I recommend for building your tiny house on wheels.

In This Episode:

How many axles do I need?
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Wheel wells and fenders. What are they and how will they affect your design?
Should you buy a new trailer, or is a used trailer alright?
What sets tiny house trailers apart from utility trailers?
Drop Axle Trailers
Deck Over Trailers
Gooseneck Trailers
The bad, the good, and the best framing options.
Which accessories are necessary and which are nice to have?
Different types of jacks
My favorite resources about trailers and towing

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