deciding between THOW or fixed tiny home

[microhome0wner]

I will be retiring in three years and planning to buy a tiny home, but I'm kinda in a dilemma

I have a hard time deciding whether I want a THOW or a fixed tiny home. I love the mobility of THOW, but the hassle of parking laws, maintenance, and all worries me
and the stability and easier zoning of a fixed tiny home sound great, but don't you think it's just an overpriced box?
what do you think, guys, which kind of tiny home would be the best for older people like me?

 

[i'm nobody]

I'm thinking about this too. Having a fixed tiny home means it's easier to manage and less maintenance. But it all depeneds on what you want to achieve. Do you want the flexibility of traveling or are you fixed on staying in one place to retire?

 

[Alan]

I will be retiring in three years and planning to buy a tiny home, but I'm kinda in a dilemma

I have a hard time deciding whether I want a THOW or a fixed tiny home. I love the mobility of THOW, but the hassle of parking laws, maintenance, and all worries me
and the stability and easier zoning of a fixed tiny home sound great, but don't you think it's just an overpriced box?
what do you think, guys, which kind of tiny home would be the best for older people like me?

Decide first if you want to be mobile or not... Then take it from there.

 

[1tsmyHouse]

what do you think, guys, which kind of tiny home would be the best for older people like me?

honestly, I tihnk the fixed foundation tiny home is generally more suitable for older adults
The stability and reduced maintenance minimize hassle, and the design flexibility allows for crucial accessibility features, like main floor living and wider doorways.

 

[Alan]

honestly, I tihnk the fixed foundation tiny home is generally more suitable for older adults
The stability and reduced maintenance minimize hassle, and the design flexibility allows for crucial accessibility features, like main floor living and wider doorways.

You're right. Vehicle maintenance is an additional burden. As we get older, we try to find a place where we can plant ourselves and grow.

 

[eDJ_]

Speaking for myself, I've considered using my Van Rig to commute between a TH in the Ohio Valley with a river view and a southern TH with an ocean view. For the southern location somewhere along the Florida pan handle. I've driven along the coast between Baton Rouge, LA and Tallahassee, FL and the area just east of Pensacola, FL appeals most to me for a snowbird home.

I understand the hurricane threats but I would be prepared to evacuate in my Van in plenty of time. As for the TH in the south
it would not be too heavily invested with gear where the northern one would be slightly better outfitted. Both would be on the smallest lots I could construct them on having little or no lawn to mow.

The advantage in this to me is that I could have two travel seasons to see things between the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi river. This would offer much to see with two periods for rest and vehicle maintenance before traveling again.

 

[Alan]

Good choice on Van Rig. I always like the ability to keep moving. I mean at least while still young.. But I think as we get old, we'd prefer a more stable. But that period between is such a respite before moving again.