Questions and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we were asked at the Seattle Home Show this year:
Q: Which model is this?
A: This is “The Rio” tiny house on wheels (travel trailer) model.
Additional specs:
8.5′ wide, 26′ long
221 square feet
RV certified
Designed by Magellan Architects
Pricing can be found here.
Q: How big of a truck do you need to move it?
A. 3/4 ton works
Follow-up question:
Q: How much does this model weigh?
A: We haven’t weight it yet (as of 3/4/22) but we are guessing around 14k.
Q: Where can I put one of these?
A. We’d be happy to help you figure out what’s allowed in your jurisdiction.
Send us an email: info@chnwbuilds.com or check out the resources page on our website, which can be found here.
Q: Where is your workshop located?
A: Marysville, WA
Our exact address is:
Q: I’m interested in possibly buying a Mini-O. Where do I start?
A: CHNW is the manufacturer for Mini-O. Please reach out to the wonderful people at minioffice.co to learn more and place an order.
Q: Where does the heat come from?
A: It comes from the unit next to the ceiling fan (pictured). This unit is for heat, air conditioning, and dehumidification.
Q: What kind of toilet is this?
A: This is a flush toilet. Composting toilets are also an option.
Q: How do you get water to and from the tiny house?
A: Garden hose connection for water in, 3″ RV hook-up to sewer/septic for water out
Q: Where do you store your clothes?
A: There is quite a bit of storage behind the bed in the loft.
Q: What size bed is in the loft?
A: Queen size
Q: How do you get power to the house?
A: 50 amp RV Plug
Q: Is this house made from a shipping container?
A. No, we built it from the bottom up, using wood.
Q: Is there storage underneath the stairs?
A: Yes. All of the space beneath the stairs, aside from the washer/dryer combo and refrigerator, is storage.
Q: Is this a washer/dryer combo?
A: Why, yes it is!
Q: What are the panels on the walls made of?
A: Plywood that we painted white.
Q: How long has your company been around?
A: About 6 years!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to see us at the Seattle Home Show! Missed the show this year, but would still like to check out the Magellan series THOW and Mini O backyard office? Contact us today to set up an appointment!
