Park Model Homes For Sale

About Park Model Homes

Park model homes, also known as “park model RVs,” “park model campers,” and “park model trailers,” are a unique type of RV designed to provide a comfortable, long-term home away from home. Built on a trailer chassis with wheels, park model RVs are larger and heavier than traditional RVs and are designed for extended stays at one location. Although they can be relocated, they are typically used as if they were miniature mobile homes or cabins.

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2025 Forest River Cherokee Timberwolf Mini Loft Park Model

Park model homes are well-suited for families, retirees, recreation enthusiasts, and others looking for a seasonal vacation home, a long-term but temporary rental unit, temporary bridge housing, a hunting or fishing cabin, or a turnkey housing solution for a lakefront property.

How To Transport A Park Model Home

Although mobile, a park model RV’s size and dimensions often require special permits and oversized escorts for transport. Park model RV owners should consider hiring a professional transporter to move their unit safely to the desired campground, RV park, or other destination.

Park model RVs typically provide up to 400 feet² (37 meters²) of interior space and can sleep up to 10 people. Some models feature a loft for an extra bedroom or additional storage space. Most have full utility hookups for electricity, water, and sewage. Some units include a hot water tank.

Park Model Home Features & Customizations

Many park models, including the Elevation 5-101, resemble a tiny home, cottage, or cabin and include amenities, features, and customizations typical of a residential home. Examples include:

• Residential, stainless-steel refrigerators, stoves, and microwaves
• Full-size flushing toilets
• Kitchen islands, large cabinets, and solid-surface countertops
• Washer and dryer connections and dishwashers • Fireplaces and air conditioning
• Patio doors, covered porches, and decks
• A removable hitch
• Decorative shutters, exterior skirting, and awnings
• Vinyl and wood exterior siding

Park Model RVs vs. Destination Trailers

Although the names “park model RVs” and “destination trailers” are often used interchangeably because both RV types are designed for long-term stays, there are key differences. While park model RVs often require professional hauling solutions, you can often haul a destination trailer with a heavy-duty pickup and won’t need the kinds of permits and other transport considerations that park models can require.

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2024 Tiny Life Homes Cascade Park Model

Destination trailers resemble traditional travel trailers designed for frequent travel and easy towing, whereas park model homes offer a tiny home or cabin appearance and are used for long-term or semi-permanent stays. Finally, destination trailers are self-contained units with onboard freshwater and wastewater tanks, while park model campers typically require permanent water and sewer hookups.

What To Consider When Buying A Park Model RV

Keep the following in mind before buying a park model RV to prevent issues later:

• Check local zoning laws, building codes, and permits regarding park model RVs
• Budget for professional transport, permits, and escort fees
• Factor utilities, insurance, site fees, and maintenance costs into your estimates
• Note costs for gravel, cinder blocks, skirting, decks, landscaping, and other set-up needs