The Cortes, by Rover Tiny Homes, is a spacious residence with two downstairs bedrooms and a large living room. Measuring 38 ft (11.6 m) in length, it expands its already considerable floorspace with three slide-out sections.
Unlike the firm's recent Cypress, which is not towable, the Cortes is based on a triple-axle trailer. That said, this is a beast of a tiny house, with a considerable weight of 20,000 lb (around 9,000 kg) and Rover Tiny Homes says it'll need to be delivered and isn't suitable for regular towing. It's finished in hardwearing metal siding and is topped by a metal roof.
The Cortes' three slide-out (or bump-out) sections are operated manually, instead of with switch-activated motors like the Aurora. This involves using a hand crank to push them out – since it's not expected to move often, this won't be too much of a hassle. When these sections are in the expanded position, they increase total floorspace from 304 sq ft (28 sq m) to 374 sq ft (almost 35 sq m).
Those gains are focused on its living room and bedrooms. Tackling the former first, it's very spacious for a tiny house, with generous glazing, a sofa, and seating. The downstairs bedrooms, meanwhile, have ample headroom to stand upright, with a double bed in the master and a single in the second bedroom. Both rooms contain built-in storage space.
Next to the living room is the kitchen. This is quite well-stocked too and includes an oven and stove, a fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, a dishwasher, and a breakfast bar for two, plus lots of cabinetry and storage space.
The bathroom is nearby, and has a shower/bath, which is a rarity in a tiny house, as well as a flushing toilet and a vanity sink.
Elsewhere in the tiny house is a third, smaller bedroom that could also be used for storage. This is a typical loft with a low ceiling and is accessed by a ladder from the kitchen.
The Cortes is currently up for sale and starts at CAD 179,900 (roughly US$125,000).
Source: Rover Tiny Homes
