Large Trailer Renovated into Tiny Home / ADU

RV turned ADU. Ready to Live In!

The nearly 40-foot trailer was renovated and used as an ADU for grid-tied living.
Great insulation, heating/AC, tall ceilings, and many windows. A simple way to add a functional living space.

This post is for the trailer only.
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A few years ago, my partner and I decided that we both wanted to change careers and further our education. To do so we needed to have a place of our own while lowering overhead costs. We decided to buy this spacious 39’ fifth-wheel trailer, which we renovated into our tiny home / ADU. The trailer is a 2010 NuWa Hitchhiker Champagne 38LKTG. According to NuWa, the Champagne Edition is their ultimate HitchHiker design with full-time living in mind. It features a heavy-duty frame, as well as an extra thick roof and floor for strength and added insulation.

We lived in this trailer full-time, it was stationary and “grid-tied for all of our electric, water, and sewage. Now that we are pursuing education and different careers, we have moved into a larger home and are ready to sell our tiny home. This trailer ADU is a great option for anyone looking to add a cozy, modern, and functional living space to their property, whether for guests, rental income, or a more minimalist lifestyle.

Spacious Living Area: Larger than most of our previous apartments, this 39’ fifth-wheel trailer offers just under 400 square feet of living space. There are three slides in total and the 8’ wide living area expands to a spacious 14’ width across. The interior features high ceilings and a total of 12 windows. The addition of a giant 60” x 30” sliding window in the bedroom and a larger sliding window near the kitchen sink, further enhances natural light, and cross-ventilation and opens the space to outdoor views. Large, open design for all of your furniture and furnishings.

Energy Efficient: We designed it for our needs which was to be fully grid-tied to a property or RV park. We installed a 36,000 BTU heating and air conditioning system with a total of three WiFi-controlled head units (living room, kitchen, and bedroom). The heating/cooling system ensures comfort with the flexibility of controlling each unit individually and remotely. On-demand, propane-heated instant water heater.

Fully Renovated Kitchen: A custom-designed kitchen featuring Ikea cabinets with deep pull-out drawers, hidden drawers, a moveable island with corresponding cabinets, a terrazzo solid-surface countertop, and quality appliances such as a full-size residential fridge, propane cooktop, and microwave/convection oven. It also houses a farmhouse sink, a stainless steel basin insert and strainer, and a pull-down faucet/sprayer.

Functional Bathroom: The sink and shower are separated from the bedroom by a half wall. The toilet is in its own private space separate from the sink/shower with a lockable door, fan, and a window for ventilation.

Upgraded Flooring and Insulation: New vinyl plank flooring and additional insulation for improved comfort, sound dampening, and energy efficiency. The bedroom floor hasn’t been finished but it is 100% livable. Extra flooring materials and insulation are included with the sale.

Potential for Laundry: The hallway closet has all the necessary hookups for a washer and dryer (110v outlet, hot/cold water, greywater drain, and ventilation.

Bedroom and Sleeping Features:
• Easily fits a queen-size mattress (not included) but a king-size mattress can also fit in the space.
• High-quality, custom-made sofa sleeper from Joybird with a pull-out, queen-size, memory foam mattress.

Ventilation:
• Two “Fantastic Fans” with temperature sensing and automatic controls.
• Additional RV vent fans above the shower and in the toilet room (manual controls).

Electrical and Power:
• High-end Smart Bluetooth Surge Protector for electrical safety (Hughes Autoformers PWD50-EPO-H Power Watchdog, 50 Amp Hardwire Version with Auto Shutoff). Sends notifications to your phone via Bluetooth. Can track kWh usage and be viewed in real time.
• One car battery for 12V lights when not connected to power.
• Two 30lb propane tanks, lasting 6-9 months with full-time use.

Exterior Features:
• Outdoor handheld shower attachment
• Auto Leveling system for easy setup.
• Ladder to the roof.
• Multiple 12v exterior security lights, 12v porch light, and 110v electrical outlets (left, right, rear, and under storage).
• Large exterior under storage with a platform that slides out from either side. Able to accommodate a lot of weight.
• Purchased 7 new tires. Have only put 320 miles on them.

Additional Notes:
• 50 amp power cord (around 15’ in length)
• 50/30 amp adapter
• 50’ extension cord, 30amp
• Septic/sewer attachments as well as various RV gear (lead-free water hose, filter, regulator, tire covers, etc.)
• Mini-split condenser recently disconnected a couple of weeks ago (for moving purposes).
• Original gas furnace removed (stored in under storage but included).
• Large automatic awning is damaged and non-operational.
• Various new RV equipment available (upon request).

Whether it’s for intentional living, adding a functional living space to a property for young adults, for guests, or rental income, we understand this is a unique living space. Please feel welcome to reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to discussing your interests and needs and are happy to help to see if this trailer home would be a great fit.

Thanks for looking!
Joseph & Jess