Park Model Home Delivery Details

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Permits & Legalities for Park Model Homes

The first step, possibly before even purchasing your Park Model Home, is to research your local guidelines for tiny homes on wheels (THOW) and RVs. Our Park Model Homes are technically considered RVs by most local codes. We build all our Park Models to the ANSI A119.5 Standards and ensure RVIA certification. All you will need to do is register/permit it as an RV or Park Model RV and obtain the necessary zoning permits.

Depending on where you live you will be under different regulations. For RV living, there are usually specific guidelines on whether or not they are used as a permanent residency, where you park them, and what foundation they are on. Often, they are required to remain attached to their wheels, and removing them would put them in a different category of codes (such as mobile homes or tiny houses) which would require different permits.

Site Preparation & Prep for Delivery

Access & Location

When it comes to access and location for your park model delivery, there are 4 things that you are responsible for related to Site and Delivery Prep:

Choosing the location.
Making a clear pathway to the drop-off area.
Obtaining all permits.
Setting up the foundation as needed.

Zook Cabins policy is curbside delivery. However, we will place the cabin onto the pad if the customer requests it.

It is very important that Zook Cabins has open and stable access to the requested site. If the access given is unacceptable, our delivery crew will drop off the Park Model at the closest location to the site available. We can also rent a skid steer to fully deliver the cabin.

Corners need to be accessible for a semi-truck.

We require all trees to be trimmed back and wires to be tied up if need be.

At least 18 ft. of width is needed on a straight drive-through area.

No obstructions or objects that would damage/ hinder the Zook cabin crew or equipment should be in the way.

Note: The customer is responsible for the breaking, cutting or damaging of any wires, cables, septic tanks, pipes, etc., in the course of delivery or setup of the building.

Foundation

Park Model Homes are usually prohibited from being taken off their wheels. However, it is allowed and recommended for leveling to be done to the model using blocks, and wedges. Here’s a helpful article from Tiny House Basics with more specifics on setting up and leveling a tiny home on wheels.

As a company, we require a stone foundation of at least 4-5 inches of crushed stone, or a concrete pad. This needs to be set up and ready before delivery. Not complying to these requirements for the foundation waves the warranty with Zook Cabins automatically.

Park Model Foundation Guide

Utilities

You, the customer, are responsible for organizing all needed utilities for the park model. This can be done after the delivery, but it would be wise to have a plan in place for septic, electric, and water hookups so that if the location needs to be changed or parts installed beneath the building it can be completed, before installation on the site.

Photos

The number one missing link to a delivery is not having enough pictures from the customer’s site. Zook Cabins requires photos to be sent from all sites.

Our Park Model Delivery

The Process

The Zook Cabins crew usually delivers Monday through Friday, from 6am to 6pm, depending on where you are. The delivery distance is calculated from our Zook Cabins LLC facility or a related one to your place. Sometimes we might need to reschedule due to bad weather or unexpected events. If you think the weather or ground conditions could make delivery unsafe or difficult, please let us know so we can rearrange it.

Our policy is curbside delivery. However, we will place the cabin onto the pad if you request it. If the terrain is too rough, we are not responsible for any damage during the process of a complete site delivery.

As previously stated, our team will place your cabin on your pad if the pad is accessible by the truck. However, if we are unable to access the pad with our equipment, we will arrange a rental skid steer for the site on delivery day and pull the cabin onto the pad with the machine. This rental will be charged to the customer.

You will not need to provide anything tool or equipment-wise unless it was previously discussed with our team.

If your site is very accessible and in good condition, the delivery process should not take more than an hour. Our service only includes delivery and placing the building on the provided foundation. The customer is responsible for leveling the building and hooking up the electricity, water, and sewer.

Add-on Services

While currently unavailable, Zook Cabins is looking to add the final steps process as an optional service package. This would include leveling the cabin, skirting the cabin, and building a deck or steps. The only thing that will not be provided is hooking up the electric, water, and sewer.

Aside from the hookups, this add-on service package would leave the building entirely ready for your use and enjoyment.

Summary

We at Zook Cabins strive for an excellent delivery experience for our customers. However, that does require all the above steps to be responded to and acted on by you as our customer. Missing steps of the required installation/site prep could amount to rough terrain, untrimmed trees, and or limited driveway access. This could result in a damaged cabin. If a cabin is damaged during requested delivery, and the contract has been signed by the customer before the truck driver’s efforts to deliver the cabin, the customer is responsible for the damages, and Zook Cabins will not be held responsible. Read more Zook Cabins terms & conditions or Park Model Warranty and Package information.

Zook Cabins Delivery Area

Our park model homes are delivered all across the states. Where ever you are, we can deliver to you! Check out our more contemporary designed Park Model Homes, including the Luna, Rockwood, and A-Frame, or our more cottage styles, including the Pinecrest, Aspen, and Studio.

Check out this Texas RV ranch composed of Zook Cabin Park Models.

Zook Cabins Nationwide Delivery Area Updated

Frequent Park Model Delivery Questions

We suggest a gravel or concrete pad that is at least 4-5 inches thick. It is recommended that for stone pads, ¾” clean stone or something similar is used. Your local codes may give more specific requirements. This will provide the most support and resist settling over time. One of these foundation types is required for our Park Model Delivery and warranty requirements. Only using blocks as a foundation or parking directly on land is often liable to settle and will have to be more frequently adjusted and releveled. See more about Park Model Site Prep.

There is no requirement to have your site inspected. However, if a site visit is needed from the Zook Cabins PM team, we are more than happy to help out and make arrangements. See more requirements and suggestions for Park Model Site Prep.

We do not require any tools or equipment on the day of delivery, unless it was communicated by the Zook’s Dispatcher to have a skid steer on site for the placement of your cabin. This only happens if your site is very tight and a possible uphill incline to the cabin site.

Using an i-beam level, concrete blocks, and wedges, you can level your park model home. It is recommended not to leave the building resting only on jacks, the tires, or a combination of these. Doing so will make the building less secure, will quickly wear down the tires/jacks, and has a greater likelihood of one of these releasing and dropping the cabin several inches.
For more detailed process information on leveling and setting up your Park Model try reading through this blog from Wind River Built on blocking and anchoring. Or watch this video of the blocking process.

The delivery process should only take about an hour if everything is set up correctly, with good accessibility, and there are no issues.

No, if the terrain is too rough, Zook Cabins will not be able to perform a complete delivery. It is important to send plenty of photos of the site and accessibility so that we are well-informed of what is needed to deliver safely and completely.

No, installing and hooking up the utilities is done by the customer.

Conclusion

Do you feel unprepared to receive your park model home? Here’s some more information on how to prepare your site for one or an overview of what you need to know about park model home insurance.

Our Park Model Homes are made to last a lifetime. From the moment you begin to look for a tiny home to the moment we install it on your site, we want to provide you with service that exceeds your expectations. If you have any questions about the delivery process, please contact us or give us a call.