This Tiny Home Blows Up To Nearly Triple Its Size To Give Birth to a One-Level Mansion

Folks, TenFold Engineering, is a crew from Springfield, Vermont, with only one mobile habitat in their repertoire. While that may seem like a bit of a bummer, all you really have to do is check out the image gallery and video below, and you'll understand why this crew has put all their eggs in just one basket; it allowed them to focus all their attention and energy on doing things right from the start.

All that brings us to the TF20, a massive three-section habitat that expands into place once you've arrived at your destination. Best of all, the TF20 sets itself up at the touch of a button; all you have to do is sit back and watch a massive cargo trailer work its magic.

The result of all that activity? Nothing more than a one-story mansion where future owners can arrange an array of activities. Sure, this beauty can be used as nothing more than a home away from home, assuming you have all the proper permits in place to open up shop, but it can also be a mobile gallery, store, or whatever side gig you have in mind.

As for myself, I'd like to present the TF20 from a mobile living perspective, so let's grab a truck or 18-wheeler, hitch a massive trailer to the back, and pretend we own a TF20, if only for the next few minutes or so.

Now, I want you to picture yourself arriving at a plot of land you purchased a couple of years back that you prepared with shore power and a septic tank. After you've stretched your legs, you'll head to the rear of your truck and proceed to unload the TF20. This is also where things get a bit unclear.

According to the manufacturer's website, one video shows the TF20 popping into its final form while sitting on the ground. But another flick showcases a rendering that expands directly onto the trailer. Once support struts are extended downward, the trailer is removed, and the TF20 is lowered into place at ground level.

Structurally speaking, the first variation would probably be best, so unloading this hunk of steel and alloy is bound to need a crane, but the second mode of operation is best for uneven ground; both seem to be an option here. Need I mention that, fully loaded, this thing can weigh up to 20,000 lbs (9,072 kg)?

Once your TF20 is in place, the setup process asks us to set down access ramps and steps, and we can then head inside to live it up like kings and queens in the middle of nowhere. According to TenFold, this bugger can be equipped to also handle off-grid living with solar panels, batteries, and RV holding tanks, so you really won't need the shore power and septic tank if you've got the bucks to load this bugger to the brim with off-grid features.

As for the interior, the manufacturer mentions that a residential outfitting package would be needed in order to transform the TF20 into a home away from home. If you do go for this, you'll have access to a kitchen, bathroom, Murphy bed in the living room, a dining area, and even closet space with a washer/dryer combo. All the basics we need to create one hell of a home.

Part of the magic here is the fact that the entire habitat is fitted with R-18 insulation, so if you've got a ski trip planned, this one makes it possible. You can even make some extra bucks setting up a little TF20 resort at the base of some mountain. No worries either; "self-contained" heating and cooling are also part of the magic here.

The ultimate question then remains as to how much one of these babies is going for. Well, according to TenFold's website, these babies were anticipated to sell for around $300K (€280K at current exchange rates). There's just a bit of a problem here. Tenfold's design can be seen showcased as far back as eight years ago, so what's going on?

TenFold was originally a British manufacturer, but it sold its designs to David Jacks back in 2020. Since then, TenFold has been engaged in chasing approval for this design to be used on American soil. The website states that this was supposed to happen back in late 2023.

That said, the near future is sure to start seeing TenFold Engineering in the news more often. So, keep your eyes peeled, find one, witness its magic, and whip out your wallets if you have the next one-of-a-kind mountain resort idea in mind.