A very common trend in the tiny house community is to build upon a stock trailer. Obviously this allows for great mobility. Unfortunately these simple frames are not cheap. An 8 foot by 20 foot trailer will cost about $3,000. Although it is very important for my design to be mobile, my budget does not allow for this luxury. After a little research into Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) laws, I believe I have come up with an alternative design.
Although, I'm just being funny with this picture, I have consulted a number of tow truck drivers to learn the capacity of this style of flatbed.
Basically, to conform with DOT laws as well as the dimensions of the flatbed, this simple frame will be 8 foot by 16'. Two skids will be utilized, and as long as the entire structure is approximately the weight of a regular car (2,000 lbs.) the tilt of the bed and the power of the winch will be sufficient to easily load and unload. The actual power of the winch is capable of pulling 5,000 lbs., but this is not necessarily "dead" weight.
Suggest by the tow drivers, two heavy-duty eye hooks would be mounted to the skids for loading and unloading.
Naturally, I am very open to comments and suggestions. Any ideas?
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