What Is A
Park Model Cabin?

A park model cabin is a preassembled, portable cabin on wheels that is 400 square feet or less and is technically classified as a Park Model RV (Oversized RV). They are also known as Park Model Homes, Recreational Park Trailers or Tiny Homes.

They are typically a little larger than most tiny homes but smaller than a mobile home or modular. The cabin is mounted on a trailer frame and is movable but they are more so made to be parked somewhere long term.

The set-up is similar to a mobile home so there is no need for a permanent foundation other than a stone or concrete pad or piers to block and level the unit up off the wheels slightly.

The cabin must be 400 square feet or less of living space so the square foot limit doesn’t include the porch or loft area. It also must be able to be transported as a single wide so they are typically anywhere from 11’-15’ wide, 30’-44’ long, 13’-14’ high and are all oversize loads.

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Since each one has a VIN and is technically classified as Park Model RV, in most cases you don’t need permits and aren’t required to pay property taxes on the cabin itself. As a Park Model RV, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) inspects each unit to make sure they meet the ANSI A119.5 Standards for Recreational Park Trailers.

A Park Model Cabin is more so intended for recreational use and not so much as a permanent residence even though a Lancaster Log Park Model Cabin will hold up great year round even in extremely cold climates.

Ideal uses for Park Model Cabins are for campgrounds, cabin rentals, airbnbs, tiny homes, hunting camps, getaway cabins, in-law quarters, offices and guest houses just to name a few.