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How To Make A Comfortable Mobile Home Out Of A Semi Truck
Louis Castro
Are you interested in the tiny house movement? It's a movement that is attracting a lot of adherents, thanks to its ability to let people who embrace it live cheaply, simply, and with minimal impact on the environment. Some tiny homes are in fixed locations. Others, built by people who love to travel and who have professions that allow them to do so at will, are mobile. These mobile tiny homes can be taken anywhere anytime you like.
Some build houses directly onto trailer beds, while others convert semi trucks into luxurious RV-like mobile homes. If this idea appeals to you, here's how to do it.
1. Find a Good Semi Truck
Look for a used semi truck that is in good condition. You want it to be able to drive long distances without breaking down or needing expensive repairs. The structure of the truck should also be sound, with no rust, dents, or holes.
Call around to find a good deal on one. There are many used semi truck dealers you can contact. These are trucks that were previously used for commercial transportation and are usually of good quality. You can also check online classified ads for good prices on excellent semi trucks for sale.
2. Add Power and Water
The best option for power is to install solar panels on the roof of the truck. You can get a professional electrician to do all the wiring for you so you have plenty of outlets for your electric appliances and other things. You'll need to to build a frame out of wood on the inside walls of the truck, and on the walls you build to make individual rooms inside. The wires will go there.
Your water source will be the same as the one used in RVs. There are water tanks that can be installed under the truck, and you can empty them and re-fill them as necessary. A plumber can install piping within your wall frames for you so everything works smoothly.
3. Finish It All Up
Your semi truck home will need windows. You can use welding tools to cut as many as you like. Cut a hole for a front door, too. Add the glass and the door, and you can have a beautiful, bright tiny home with an easy entrance and exit point.
Then, finish up the inside of your truck. Put up paneling or plaster or even wood for your walls. Your wiring, piping, and insulation will go behind the walls, so your home will look just like any other. A ceiling should be added in the same way. Flooring can be added in the form of linoleum, tiles, or wood laminate.
After that, all you have to do is decorate the truck to your preferences. You can make it as luxurious or as simple as you like. Some mobile tiny house owners make really fancy interiors, while others go for Zen-like simplicity. Add furniture, art work, knick knacks, and the practical things you need, as well. Your semi truck home can be customized in every sense, and your only limit is your creativity and imagination.
Conclusion
Having a mobile tiny home in the form of a semi truck is an excellent way to indulge your love of travel while living cheaply and simply. Just get a good price on a nice used semi truck, set it up for utilities on the go, and decorate it to your liking, and you can have the tiny house on wheels of your dreams. Best of all, there is no mortgage. With a tiny mobile house, financial freedom is yours.
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