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Little House on a Trailer: 120 Sq Ft Wide-Body Tiny Home Tour

on August 16, 2010

Stephen Marshall of Little House on a Trailer built this 120 square foot home on a trailer frame. At 12 feet wide, it feels significantly larger than typical tiny houses on wheels while still remaining towable.

Design Details

  • Builder: Stephen Marshall (Little House on a Trailer)
  • Size: 120 square feet
  • Width: 12 feet
  • Foundation: Trailer
  • Style: 19th century Northern California rural farmhouse
  • Features: Kitchen, bathroom with shower, fireplace
  • Toilet: Incinerating toilet (no septic or sewage hookup required)
  • Current Use: Office space

Video Tour: Little House on a Trailer


Interior Features

The kitchen includes a miniature sink, stove, and refrigerator combo. The bathroom features a shower and an incinerating toilet that eliminates the need for septic systems or sewage hookups. A fireplace provides heating and adds to the traditional farmhouse atmosphere.

Wide-Body Advantage

At 12 feet wide, this tiny house exceeds standard road-legal width limits, requiring special permits for transport. However, the extra width creates a noticeably more spacious interior. At first glance, the structure doesn’t appear to be built on a trailer, blending in with traditional architecture.

Lessons from This Wide-Body Tiny House Build

  • Width Dramatically Affects Livability: At 12 feet wide versus the typical 8.5 feet, the interior feels substantially larger
  • Incinerating Toilets Enable Off-Grid Living: Eliminating sewage requirements simplifies site selection and reduces infrastructure costs
  • Traditional Aesthetics Hide Modern Mobility: Farmhouse styling makes a trailer-mounted home blend with conventional architecture
  • Multi-Use Spaces Add Value: A tiny house that functions as an office provides income-generating potential
  • Wider Trailers Trade Mobility for Space: Oversized loads require permits but gain significant interior room

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Alex Pino is the founder of Tiny House Talk, a leading resource on tiny homes and simple living since 2009. He helps readers discover unique homes, connect with builders, and explore alternative living.
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  • Ellen
    November 25, 2012, 1:03 pm

    Hello,
    Great design. How do you supply water for the sink and shower? What do you do with the grey-water that results?
    Thanks,
    Ellen

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