UTILITY CONNECTIONS & PREP

Utility Connections

& Prep

What kind of utility connections come with our tiny homes? What general information should you know about tiny home setup? Let's explore utility connections, parking pad options, jacks, and more so that you can learn about what it's included with your home versus what you're responsible for prior to delivery.

UTILITY

PARKING

Utility

UTILITIES

House Connection This connection is installed directly on your tiny home. A utility line will connect to it.

Utility Line This line links your tiny home connection and utility source together, transporting that utility to and from your home.

Utility Source The utility source is where your utilities are drawn from or delivered to. The utility line will connect to it.

What are my utility options? Your utilities (water, electric, sewer, gas) are split up into three different categories (house connection, utility line, utility source). Learn more about what is included in each category below.

Home Connection- All

We provide

Water (only option)

City Water Inlet

We provide an insulated 3/4" Aquor Hydrant V1+ connection with all of our homes. This is a freeze-proof stainless water inlet that has an easy push and twist connect feature.

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Estimated Cost:

Included

Sewer (only option)

RV Waste Gate Valve

We provide a 3" RV waste gate valve with all of our homes. This outlet connects your grey and black water together and serves as an outfall for your sewer.

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Estimated Cost:

Included

electric (only option)

RV Twist Lock Plug

We provide a 50-amp RV twist lock power plug with all of our homes. This inlet connects directly to your tiny home electrical subpanel, with a max 50-amp allowance. Learn more about max amperage.

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Estimated Cost:

Included

gas (only option)

2-Stage Propane Regulator

If a tiny home requires/has gas, we provide a 2-stage propane gas regulator, (2) short pigtail connections, and frost cover. Not all homes will have gas as some will be electric-only.*

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Estimated Cost:

Included*

you provide

Utility Line - Water

Water (option 1 of 2)

RV Drinking Water Hose

An RV drinking water hose will connect to your house connection. The required length will vary based on how far away your utility source is from your house.

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Estimated Cost:

$25 - $75

Water (option 2 of 2)

RV Drinking Water Hose - Cold Weather

For cold climates, a heated RV drinking water hose will connect to your house connection. The required length will vary based on how far away your utility source is from your house.

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Estimated Cost:

$125 - $250

you provide

Utility Line - Sewer

sewer (option 1 of 2)

Sewage Pipe

If you intended to park more permanently with your tiny home, a city sewer/septic pipe will hard pipe to your house connection for more permanent utility sources. Estimated cost is N/A as cost of this utility line will be part of your utility source.

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Estimated Cost:

N/A

sewer (option 2 of 2)

RV Sewer Hose

If you intend to travel with your tiny home, an RV sewer hose will connect to your house connection for dump sites/utility sources while parked during travel. It has a twist and lock function that makes it easy to install/remove when needed.

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Estimated Cost:

$25-$60

you provide

Utility Line - Gas

Gas (only option)

Extended Propane Hose

If your tiny home has gas appliances, you can use the short pigtail connections that come standard with your home (see house connection). If your utility source is further away, an extended propane hose will provide additional length but must be professionally installed. Estimated cost includes material cost only, not labor, for an extended line.

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Estimated Cost:

$25 - $75

Utility Source - Water

you provide

Water (option 1 of 3)

City Water

Water sources that are supplied, metered, and pressurized by the city are defined as city water. Required connection type for this utility source, like frost-free hose bibs, to be designed to fit available water utility line option. Client to work with local contractor for design and installation. Cost will vary.

Estimated Cost:

Varies

Water (option 2 of 3)

Well Water

Underground water sources that are supplied and pressurized on the property are defined as well water. Required connection type for this utility source, like frost-free hydrants, to be designed to fit available water utility line option. Client to work with local contractor for design and installation. Cost will vary.

Estimated Cost:

Varies

Water (option 3 of 3)

Water Collection

Above ground water sources that are supplied on the property are defined as water collection. Water collection systems typically include winterized water tank, pump, and filters and use bodies of water, water trucks, or rainwater harvesting. Client to work with local contractor for design and installation. Cost will vary.

Estimated Cost:

Varies

Home Connection- All

if requested, We provide

Water (only option)

Off Grid Ready - Water Collection

For clients who intend to use water collection as their water utility source, we can provide a collection-ready solution. The collection-ready solution includes bypass water valves and 120V outlet in a designated space within the home. Clients are responsible for any additional water collection needs.

Estimated Cost:

$100

electric (option 1 of 2)

Off Grid Ready - Solar Travel

For clients who intend to both use solar as their electrical utility source and intend to move their home often, we can provide a solar-ready solution. The solar-ready solution includes solar caps and electrical stub outs for a future roof-installed system. Clients are responsible for any additional solar needs.

Estimated Cost:

$500

electric (option 2 of 2)

Off Grid Ready - Solar Parked

For clients who intend to both use solar as their electrical utility source and intend to park their home more permanently, it is not necessary to install solar ready house connections. All future solar utility sources will be installed externally (ground array, etc.) and connect directly to the provided electrical house connection. Clients are responsible for any additional solar needs.

Estimated Cost:

N/A

Utility Source - Sewer

you provide

sewer (option 1 of 4)

City Sewer

Sewer sources that are supplied, metered, and disposed of by the city are defined as city sewer. Required connection type for this utility source to be designed to fit an available sewer utility line option. All toilet types work with this option. Client to work with local contractor for design and installation. Cost will vary.

Estimated Cost:

Varies

sewer (option 2 of 4)

Septic Tank

Sewer sources that are supplied and serviced privately on the property are defined as septic tanks. Required connection type for this utility source to be designed to fit an available sewer utility line option. All toilet types work with this option. Client to work with local contractor for design and installation. Cost will vary.

Estimated Cost:

varies

sewer (option 3 of 4)

Grey Water Filter & Infiltration

For homes that outfall grey water only, grey water filtration with applicable in-ground infiltration (french drains) can be utilized as sewer sources. Only toilets that don't outfall black water work with this option. Client to work with local contractor for design and installation. Cost will vary and allowance per city will vary.

Estimated Cost:

varies

sewer (option 4 of 4)

Traveling RV Waste Tank

For clients that travel and frequent RV dump sites that need a temporary sewer utility source, RV waste tanks can be used and connected via an applicable sewer utility line. Disposal method and requirements for disposal will vary per dump site. Cost covers material only.

Estimated Cost:

$150-$300

Utility Source - Electric

you provide

Electric (Option 1 of 3)

Shore Power

Electric utility sources that are supplied and metered by the city are defined as shore power. Required connection type for this utility source, like RV electric pedestal, to be designed to fit available electric utility line option and house amperage. Client to work with local contractor for design and installation. Cost will vary.

Estimated Cost:

varies

Electric (Option 2 of 3)

Solar (Travel or Parked)

A popular electric utility source that is supplied and maintained privately by the property owner is defined as solar. Required system design, like panels, inverter, and more, to be designed to fit available electric utility line option and house amperage. Client to work with local contractor for design and installation. Cost will vary.

Estimated Cost:

varies

Electric (Option 3 of 3)

Generator

Clients that travel or are parked temporarily can use an electric generator utility source. Generator to be designed to fit available electric utility line option and house amperage. Client to work with local contractor, if necessary, for design and installation. Cost shown includes material only.

Estimated Cost:

$1.5K - $3.5K

you provide

Utility Line - Gas

Gas (option 1 of 2)

Portable Propane Tank

If your tiny home has gas appliances and you plan to install your gas utility source nearby, clients can utilize up to (2) portable propane tanks. Required connection type for this utility source to be designed to fit supplied gas utility line option. Client to work with local contractor for design and installation. Cost will vary.

Estimated Cost:

varies

Gas (option 2 of 2)

Permanent Propane Tank

If your tiny home has gas appliances and you plan to install your gas utility source further away, clients can utilize up to (1) permanent propane tank. Required connection type for this utility source to be designed to fit available gas utility line option. Client to work with local contractor for design and installation. Cost will vary.

Estimated Cost:

varies

Parking

Parking Pad This is the surface that your tiny home will be parked on. You have different substrate and size options.

Jacks This is the support system that will help both level and stabilize your tiny home when parked.

Access This is the method of accessing the interior of your tiny home.

Miscellaneous This represents the additional options you have for your tiny home once parked.

Parking

What do I need once my tiny home is parked? Your tiny home needs for parking will be determined on your property and intended travel plans. Learn more about each category (parking pad, jacks, access, misc.) below.

Parking Pad

You Provide

View your parking pad material options below. Use our parking pad size calculator to figure out what minimum parking pad size you need for your tiny home.

Parking Pad (Option 1 of 2)

Poured/Paved

A poured or paved pad is a durable surface that allows for consistent leveling of your tiny home with a smooth finished surface. Client to work with local contractor for design and installation. Cost will vary.

Estimated Cost:

Varies

Parking Pad (option 2 of 2)

Compacted Gravel

A compacted gravel pad is easier to remove in the future but provides stability for parking in the interim. Compacted gravel can more effectively drain precipitation. Client to work with local contractor for design and installation. Cost will vary.

Estimated Cost:

varies

we provide & you provide

Supports & Tie Downs

supports (included - no options)

Trailer Jack Foot

Your tiny home trailer will have: (4) welded swivel trailer jack feet (one on each corner) and (1) welded tongue jack foot. For longer tiny homes, your trailer will have (2) additional welded scissor jacks.

Estimated Cost:

included

supports (Option 1 of 2)

Wood Blocking

If you're planning to park more permanently, you will need additional supports. Wood blocking is DIY-friendly and durable. Clients are responsible for fabrication and installation.

Estimated Cost:

$150 - $250

supports (Option 2 of 2)

Jack Stand

If you're planning to park more permanently, you will need additional supports. Jack stands are a robust pre-built jack option. Clients are responsible for purchase and installation.

Estimated Cost:

$300 - $500

Tie Downs (Included - no options)

Welded Tie Downs

While not required in all circumstances, your tiny home will come with (4) welded tie down rings along your trailer perimeter. These rings can be used for future earth anchor attachment points.

Estimated Cost:

included

tie downs (only option)

Mobile Home Earth Anchor

Mobile home earth anchors with steel strapping can attach your tiny home from trailer to ground. Clients are responsible for purchase and installation. Estimated cost is for material only, not labor.*

Estimated Cost:

$200-$400*

Miscellaneous

we provide & you provide

miscellaneous

Trailer Hitch Lock

We provide a trailer hitch lock with all of our tiny homes. This provided lock acts as an added barrier of security by protecting your trailer coupler from being accessed.

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Estimated Cost:

included

miscellaneous

Tire Covers

For clients parking more permanently, we recommend protecting your trailer tires from UV damage and degradation by purchasing and installing tire covers.

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Estimated Cost:

$50-$150

miscellaneous

Trailer Skirting

For clients in cold-weather areas, our tiny homes are insulated beyond minimum values and do not require skirting. For those looking to add additional insulation value, skirting is an option.

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