House Trailers Made of Logs

Variety of Uses

• A house trailer made of logs can be used as a permanent or semi-permanent home, or as a travel trailer. In all cases, it must have hookups for water, sewer and electricity, and sealed-log construction. If a log house trailer is to be moved frequently, consider that it will need a heavier towing vehicle than the standard fiberglass or aluminum trailer.

Sources and Prices

• A number of North American cabin manufacturers produce house trailers made of logs, and these can be found through a search on the Internet. The average price at time of publication for a basic model is about $12,000, but depending on the intricacy of the design and size of the trailer, it can exceed $20,000. Sometimes the quoted price includes furniture which is tied in as a permanent feature; sometimes it does not. The wise consumer should ask specifically what is included in the purchase price.

Buying Tips

• Always secure a floor plan of any log house trailer you are considering for purchase. That is because even though a log trailer may appear to have the same dimensions as an aluminum trailer, the interior living space will often be smaller. Consider how a family can operate in the proposed space. Where will people eat and sleep? What is the maximum capacity for comfort?

Romance of Logs

• Despite the durable and light alternate materials available to build house trailers, a growing number of people are opting for the romance of their log cabin on wheels. It gives them a chance, even for a brief weekend, to enjoy the charm and authenticity of living inside log walls.