Delivery & Setup
Park Model RV Tiny Home Delivery & Setup: What to Expect
This page covers what happens after your home is ordered - production timelines, transport, delivery, site prep, setting and leveling, and warranty. If you are past zoning and placement research, this is your next step.
For deeper step-by-step guides, see:
Tiny Home Setup Made Simple - preparing your property, utilities, and site
Delivery Day Checklist - what to expect the day your home arrives
The Full Delivery Process, Explained
This short video walks through site prep, property access, delivery day, and setting. Watch first, then use the guide below as your reference.
Where We Deliver
We deliver park model tiny homes across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, California, and throughout the West. Nationwide shipping is also available.
Transport pricing varies based on distance, routing, pilot car requirements, and trip permits. Once your home customization is complete, we work directly with our transport partners to get you an exact quote.
Production & Lead Time
Once your order is finalized and deposit received, the manufacturer provides an estimated production window. Most homes complete in 8 to 14 weeks depending on the model and selected options.
- Pre-designed models and standard finishes often fall on the shorter end
- Custom requests or specialty materials may extend timelines
- In-stock models may be available sooner and can be viewed on our Models page
During Production
After the order is submitted, there is often a period where updates feel limited. This is normal. The manufacturer is ordering materials, securing inventory, and scheduling your home into production.
Offline Date & Release
As production nears completion, the manufacturer provides an offline date - their estimate for when the home finishes production. After that date the home completes a final quality check and is typically released the same day or within 1-2 days. Shipping dates are usually confirmed about 5 business days before transport.
Transport, Delivery & Insurance
We coordinate delivery with licensed transport partners. As delivery approaches, the transport driver or our team will coordinate timing. You will typically receive a delivery window rather than an exact time - timing can shift due to traffic, road conditions, weather, or delays earlier in the route.
The transport company handles required permits and route approval.
When the home arrives, the wheels remain on and the home temporarily rests on the trailer frame and tongue. This is standard for Park Model RVs and allows for flexible placement until professional setting and leveling is completed.
Insurance
Before delivery, contact your insurance provider to add the home to your policy. These are RVIA Certified ANSI A119.5 Park Model RVs and can typically be covered under a standard RV policy or a specialty policy. We recommend having your policy active by the time the home arrives so coverage continues seamlessly after delivery.
While the home is in transit it is covered under the transport company's insurance. Once it arrives on your property and is set on site, coverage transitions to your own policy.
Site Preparation
Before delivery, your site needs a solid level surface and a clear path from the road to the final placement location. Most homes are placed on a compacted gravel pad or concrete slab.
- Properly compacted gravel is critical. Soft or loose gravel makes setting difficult and leads to settling over time
- Plan for a delivery path about 4 feet wider than your home, from the street to the pad. Narrower spots can still work. If a gate, tree, fence, or tight turn pinches the path below that, tell your sales rep early and we'll check it with the transport company. They confirm any tight delivery before it gets scheduled, usually from photos or a short video of the path. Once in a while they'll ask for a site visit first.
- Utility hookups use standard RV-style connections. Where they come out depends on the model, so see the utility connections for your home for a marked floor plan and distances.
- Power is 50 amp on most homes. An electric range or electric dryer prep means 100 amp service, hardwired by your electrician (50 amp vs 100 amp, explained)
Setting & Leveling the Home
Professional setting and leveling includes supporting the frame at designated points, leveling the home side to side and front to back, and removing weight and stress from the frame. This is typically done using concrete blocks or metal piers.
We recommend completing full setting and leveling within about one week of delivery. The process usually takes a few hours to a full day.
Many owners also add skirting after installation to protect plumbing and improve the appearance of the home.
Warranty & Aftercare
There will be a few things to fix. We will take care of every one.
Every new home, big or small, has some touch-ups after delivery. Yours was built in a factory and rode the highway to your site, so expect a few settling cracks, a door or drawer to adjust, and maybe a part or two from the manufacturer. That is normal, and it is exactly what our warranty team is for. We are there representing you: we write down every item, work with the manufacturer on your behalf, and keep at it until your home is the way you want it. See what to expect in your first 60 days.
Having us build your stairs? Plan for temporary steps.
Stairs go in after your home is set and leveled, usually 1 to 3 weeks after delivery, often at your warranty visit. Have temporary steps in place so you can get in and out safely until then.
1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Every Park Model RV we sell includes a 1-year manufacturer's warranty from our production partners, covering defects in materials or workmanship under normal use.
Welcome Home Visit
After your home is delivered, set, and leveled, we schedule a Welcome Home warranty visit to address common post-transport adjustments - drywall touch-ups, door and window alignment, and system checks.
Appliance Warranties
Appliances and certain components are covered by their own manufacturer's warranties and can typically be serviced directly through the appliance manufacturer. Our team remains available to help coordinate service and guide you through the process.
Ready to Get Started?
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