The one thing where the tiny house industry still falls short of traditional homes is the capability of expansion. There is a dearth of multiple-story tiny homes where people can stand upright upstairs without bumping their heads on the ceiling. However, there are a handful of tiny house builders that are exploring solutions to this shortcoming, including Germany-based startup Vagabundo Tiny Homes which released Vagabundo Flex tiny house with a pop-up second floor. Joining the cause now is another manufacturer from California.
Orange County-based tiny house builder Widerwise Homes is reimagining downsized living with homes that are modular, two-story, mobile, and completely off-grid. The company’s flagship model Wilderwise is one of the few tiny houses with a pop-up roof to expand the living space, turning it into a 2-story dwelling with a standing height in the upper level. Besides, the trailer is road-legal so you can tug it along on your adventures and park it overlooking a scenic view.
The 21-foot-long trailer uses a motorized system to raise the top part to make room for an extra story. You can squeeze in an office and a bedroom with a queen-size bed on the pop-up floor. There is a gaggle of cabinets upstairs to store things and separate the two spaces.
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The Wilderwise tiny house on wheels comes with a patio deck, where a front glass door opens into a living room. The living room has a couch next to long windows, a fold-down breakfast bar, and stools. Opposite the couch is a storage-integrated staircase leading to the pop-up story.
A fully-equipped galley kitchen is past the living room. It features a sink, induction cooktop, fridge, convection oven, dishwasher, and washer/dryer combo. A complete, residential-style bathroom is next to the kitchen. There is plenty of storage options in the form of overhead and under-counter cabinets. It comes outfitted with a full-size shower, sink with vanity mirror, and a composting toilet.
Built on an aluminum exoskeleton, the second story of the tiny house extends with a push of a button. The roof can be lifted with gas springs and an electric actuator lift when parked. The first floor features a queen-size bed and a seating area along with a workstation on two identical ends. Both spaces are divided by more storage options and shelving.
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The tiny house comes pre-wired for main electricity and has all the necessary plumbing, including a gray water tank that can be emptied through an external outlet. Though the house doesn’t have a solar system, it comes with a couple of 12-volt batteries to run the functions when you want to camp.
The Wilderwise tiny house is priced at $85,000, which can vary depending on custom amenities. You can get a solar system for full off-grid capabilities and other features thanks to the customization options.
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