MATERIALS
Wondering what materials we’ve been using for our build? Check ‘em out!
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THE FUNDAMENTALS
Foundation: 32-foot, double-axle, gooseneck trailer
Structure: Douglas fir timber frame with 2x4 stud walls between posts.
Floor vapor barrier: aluminum flashing beneath the floor with a 6-mil poly.
Windows: Andersen Silverline vinyl windows (found at a discount home center!). Transom and tempered half-moon windows are Paradigm windows. All low-e and Energy Star rated units.
Front Door: $75 oddball douglas fir window from our local discount home center. We build the frame.
Patio Door: Jeld Wen, Double, out-swing French door.
Roofing: Standing seam, hidden-fastener, metal roof system with ventilated ridge cap from Best Buy Metals.
Roof Underlayment: Grace ice & water shield (and Grace underlayment as a vapor barrier above ceiling).
Siding: 1x8 rough cedar shiplap.
Insulation: 1”, 2”, and 4” rigid foam and Great Stuff gap spray foam.
Sheathing: 1/2” and 5/8” ZIP system (tape the seams and this eliminates the need for house wrap).
Ventilation: Lunos E2 pair of ERV fans (one in the bathroom and one in the bedroom).
Interior Wall Finish: 1x8 V-groove (tongue-and-groove) pine.
Flooring Underlayment: Felt flooring underlayment.
Flooring: 3-1/4”-wide, 3/4”-thick, pre-finished, maple hardwood flooring in a Godivah stain.
THE KITCHEN
Fridge: GE 24” Energy Star Qualified bottom-freezer refrigerator with 10.5 cf capacity.
Range: Summit 20” gas, freestanding range and natural gas to liquid propane conversion kit.
Sink & Faucet: Ikea farmhouse double sink with front apron with Ikea faucet (it looks like our sink was discontinued, but the link takes you to a very similar one!).
Coffee Maker: Bodum Kenya French press.
Toaster Oven: Cuisinart Custom Classic Toaster Oven Broiler.
Counter tops: 2” maple slabs.
Cabinets: Custom made and stained by us with our leftover pine!
Skylight: Venting Fakro Skylight (and associated flashing kit!), opens to vent.
THE BATHROOM
Bathtub: 67-gallon galvanized feeding trough as a tub (the 67-gallon tub is no longer available on Amazon, but the link should give you an idea of what it looks like).
Toilet: Nature’s Head Composting Toilet.
Shower: Corrugated metal roofing sheets over Grace Ice & Water Shield as shower walls.
Shower Head: Low-Flow shower head.
Shower Curtain Rod: Aluminum double curved shower curtain rod.
Mirror: Wall mount LED touch-light bathroom mirror.
Towel Rod & Toilet Paper Holder: Custom made with iron plumbing pipe and fittings, such as these.
Vanity: Custom made with 2x2s and leftover pine, stained and sealed with clear polyurethane.
Bathroom Sink: Ikea Lillangen 24x10-1/2”x5-1/2” porcelain sink.
THE BEDROOM
Skylight: Fakro Egress skylight - fully opens for extra egress out - with associated flashing kit.
Reading Lights: Custom made panel lights inside brace pockets.
Bed: Old fashioned-style 12”, queen mattress from Portland Mattress Makers; custom made base with storage underneath.
Bedside Storage: Custom made from leftover pine, and we also installed a wall safe.
THE LIVING ROOM
Washer/Dryer: LG 24” compact, all-in-one washer/dryer with 2.3 cf capacity.
TV: TBD. Brian is not too happy about this!
Couch: Custom made fold-out couch to a bed with storage underneath with handmade cushions.
PLUMBING
Pressure Regulator: Adjustable brass water pressure regulator.
Water Tank: 46-gallon RV fresh water tank.
Gray Water Tank: 15-gallon RV gray water tote tank.
Water Heater: Propane, on-demand Precision Temp RV-550 NSP water heater.
Water Pump: Ultra Quiet Shurflo Motorhome Water Pump with Pump Silencing Kit.
Piping: PEX hot/cold water piping and PVC drain pipes and vent stack pipes with exhaust vents.
ELECTRICAL
Recessed Lighting: 6” Slim, recessed ceiling lights.
Receptacles: 2 Outlet, 2 USB receptacles.
Power Inlet: Furrion 50 Amp RV inlet.
Power Cord: 50-Amp RV Cord with Marine Locking Connector.
Porch Light: Black Motion Sensing Outdoor Lantern.
Patio Lights: Slim, 12-Watt LED Wallpack (2 of them on either side of the patio door).
Kitchen Lighting: 4-light LED track lighting (2 of them).
Converter: Power converter for the hot water heater.
HEATING / COOLING
Woodstove: Kimberly Woodstove with flue and rubber boot.
Space Heater: (Temporary) Slim, electric space heater, can mount on wall.