Park Model Construction Details

Park model home construction details explained

Experience Luxury and Craftsmanship with Zook Cabins

RV and tiny home living is only becoming increasingly popular. Zook Cabins is committed to making your Park Model dreams a reality by bringing luxury, affordability, and longevity together with our Park Model Collection. In the more recent years, our team has begun to specialize in cutting-edge, park model construction and has earned a distinguished reputation for their unparalleled dedication to craftsmanship and design.

They obsess over every detail, from design creation to building completion, ensuring that each park model reflects its unique design with precision. Our mission is to provide you and your family with a luxury park model that serves as the perfect backdrop for creating timeless memories tailored to your lifestyle and preferences.

Park Models Specs

General

We currently offer Park Model Homes of various styles, from traditional log designs to modern, unique, modern builds. These are entirely built in our shops and shipped out to you, where we can install them directly onto your chosen site. Browse the individual models for more specific details on materials, dimensions, components, and more.

Standard Features:

400 Square Feet: Our park model homes are a total of between 395 and 400 sq. ft. (max 400 sq. ft.), mobile but large enough to feel like a functional home. See examples.
RVIA Seal: All models have the RVIA Seal and are built to the ANSI A119.5 Standards. When you purchase from Zook Cabins you can be assured that your Park Model (legally an RV) is built to the local standards. However, you will need to make sure that we know exactly where your Park Model is to be built so we can ensure that any adjustments for your local guidelines can be made in construction.
- You are responsible for obtaining the necessary permits to have your Park Model installed at your desired location.
Electric/Plumbing: All our park model homes come fully wired, plumbed, and insulated to meet ANSI 119.5 Standards.

External / Framing

Here are just a few of the specifications included in Park Model construction. See individual models for more and more specific details.

Trailer: Heavy-duty steel, 4-axle chassis with a detachable hitch.
Metal Roofing: either corrugated or textured metal roofing.
- 70lb-snow-load roof system.
Insulated Roof and Floor: (Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation).
Walls: 2×4 studs.
Floors: 2×6 joists (see model for info on 24” or 16” OC joists, and ¾” OSB or 4×8 T&G Plywood Subfloor).
Wrap: House wrap (on non-log models).
Windows: Pella Impervia fiberglass(log models have aluminum windows).
Water inlet: standard garden hose connection.
Sewer connection: (1-main drain, 3″ PVC pipe).
- All plumbing included, with water lines in walls for colder climates.
Electric: 100 Amp hardwired electrical service.

Construction process of park model tiny homes

Interior

Foundation requirements for park model homes

Our Park models come with a completed interior, including light fixtures, hardware, faucets, mirrors, shelving, and more. The following list is a general overview. See specific models for even more inclusions and design features.

Engineered hardwood flooring or luxury vinyl plank flooring
All light fixtures, ceiling fan, outlets, and switches included
Life safety kit in each home: includes smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguishers
Smooth flat-panel interior doors (Solid Pine doors for log models)
Flat 1×3 Interior trim, primed and painted (or natural for log models)
Quality cedar or eastern white pine wood accents
Water heater (at least 19 Gallons)
AC / Heat units
Lighting

Bathroom

The bathroom features a mirror, sink, shower, toilet, and a vent for proper airflow. All fixtures come with accompanying hardware, ensuring a functional and polished space.

Bathroom, including

Mirror
Sink
Bathroom vent
Shower
Toilet
All accompanying hardware

Kitchen

The kitchen includes a microwave, fridge, sink, and cooktop, along with finished cabinets, countertops, and shelving. Durable hardware completes the space, offering style and functionality.

Kitchen, including:

Microwave
Fridge
Sink
Cooktop
Finished cabinets and countertops and shelving
All accompanying hardware

Construction Proccess Gallery

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Completed Jobs

Park Model Construction FAQs

Our Park Models are well insulated to protect you from all weather in all seasons. All Park Models floors are spray foamed, and the walls are either spray foamed with 2 ½” of spray foam or insulated with rockwool batts. Our insulation techniques help ensure that you will be able to relax comfortably in our Park Models no matter the outdoor conditions for years to come. See models for more specific insulation information.

No. Our Park Models do not have holding tanks. However, they are suited with a water inlet and sewer connection, as well as at least a 19-gallon water heater (larger depending on the model).

Our largest Zook Cabin Park Models are 400 sq. ft. This is often the maximum legal size for a Park Model.

The best flooring for a Park Model Home is either engineered hardwood or luxury vinyl plank. Our Park Model Homes use either one of these, depending on the model you choose. Our floors are usually constructed with 2-6 joists, closed-cell spray foam insulation, ¾” OSB subfloor, and engineered hardwood or vinyl planking on top.

Our Zook Cabin Park Model Homes are not customizable. However, we have 8 different models of widely varying styles, from log cabin to contemporary.

The life expectancy of one of our Park Models is about 30-50 years. This time could vary greatly depending on the location, upkeep methods, and usage. See Park Model Maintenance for more details on caring for Park Models.

The main difference between mobile homes and our Park Model homes, is that our Park Models are built on trailers. Legally, these are often required to remain attached to their trailer bases and wheels. They are considered to be technically an RV and must be permitted, licensed, and insured as such. Park Model Homes often tend to be slightly smaller then mobile homes, and their convenient trailer mount makes them much more transportable and maintainable. Mobile Homes are larger and are installed on blocks, beams, crawlspace/basement, or other more permanent foundations. Park Models may also be set on and leveled with blocks but must remain attached to their wheels. Additionally, legal requirements applying to taxes, occupancy time, and location vary between the two.