Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)

Just a few years ago, the term “tiny house” didn’t even exist. Now, the little cottage homes movement is sweeping the nation. There are many motivations for little cottage homes, but one of the greatest principles is simple and free living. The minimalist ideals of tiny home living allow financial freedom and an eco-friendly lifestyle. While each tiny home is as unique as the fingerprints that built it, putting tiny houses on wheels has become a common theme in the tiny movement. Not only does it provide the freedom to enjoy any vantage point the road can lead you to from your own front porch, you’re also able to avoid cumbersome building regulations. Since your home is on a trailer, your registration comes from the Motor Vehicle Department; the zoning and building requirements that come with traditional home building may not apply. Pick it up yourself! This road-legal small house on wheels can be moved with a standard pick-up truck.

The T.H.O.W. shell is the perfect start for those of you whose D.I.Y spirit is looking for a basic weather tight shell. However, some key features to a fully insulated building are most efficiently installed during initial shell construction. The 3-Season T.H.O.W. is built with these features and is perfect for someone intending to finish insulating their tiny home on their own or simply in the future. The 4-Season Turn Key T.H.O.W. design offers a durable fully insulated shell that is built to last. If you are looking for a custom build we can start with a design fee.

At Jamaica Cottage Shop, we use rugged post and beam techniques that have been passed down through the centuries to construct sturdy and picturesque shelters, reminiscent of old New England. All our outdoor storage sheds, woodsheds, garden sheds, storage shed kits, cottages and utility enclosures are built of the finest Vermont lumber and handcrafted for long life and durability. New England weather can really put a wooden garden shed or cottage to the test, and Jamaica Cottage Shop’s products have proven to stand the test of time.

Because this design is fully assembled here at our manufacturing facility by our professional carpenters, the options for customization are abundant. You could add a loft, dormer, built-in daybed, customize roofing options, or add roof flashing or a wall thimble for a wood stove. You could enjoy the amenities of home, while allowing you to remain “off the grid” in your tiny house by adding a plumbing, electrical, or even a solar package.