We found a trailer to build our tiny house on and the best part is we didn't have to look far. As a matter of fact Jason already had an 1976 Marathon 8'x21' camper trailer sitting on the property that was going to waste. It has some serious structural issues due to roof leaks in the kitchen and bathroom (I guess everything starts leaking when it gets a little age on it...even people!), but those won't matter since we are going to demolish everything down to the frame. It also has an aluminum sheet that spans the entire length of the trailer under the floor. This will be reused and will be extremely helpful in sealing up the floor. There are scorpions, black Widows and Brown Recluse spiders on the property, so sealing the bottom of the house is a critical "must" for me.
The difference between a tiny house and a camper trailer is the construction. Campers are built with minimal structural support to keep them light. Tiny homes are constructed just like a house with 2x4 construction. We will have to beef up the trailer frame so that it can handle the added weight of all the 2x4s. Jason is also going to extend the trailer bed to 9'x22' when he reinforces the frame. I know the added foot in width and length don't sound like much, but every inch you can gain in square footage is precious in a tiny house.
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