Owner’s Guide

After your order is placed, your home enters the production queue, then moves through production, quality checks, transport, and final placement on your site.

This section covers:

• Typical production timelines
• How delivery scheduling works
• What happens when the home arrives
• How setup progresses after delivery

Read more: Delivery & Setup →

Proper site prep and utility planning are critical to long-term performance. This includes ground preparation, electrical planning, water, sewer or septic, and propane if applicable.

This section covers:

• Ground and pad requirements
• Electrical service planning
• Water and sewer connections
• Propane preparation
• What to ask contractors

Read more: Tiny Home Setup Made Simple →

Your electrician, plumber, and propane company will all ask where the hookups come out on your home. We marked every spot on each model's floor plan, with the distance from the end of the home and a printable sheet you can hand them.

This section covers:

• Where power, water, sewer, and gas come out on your model
• Distances from the end of the home to each hookup
• Where to reach the water heater
• A printable sheet for your contractors

Read more: Where Are the Utility Connections? →

Delivery day is straightforward when you know what to expect. Homes arrive on wheels and are temporarily staged until professional setting is complete.

This section covers:

• What happens before delivery
• Site access considerations
• Utility readiness
• What the home looks like when placed
• Walkthroughs and next steps

Read more: Delivery Day Checklist →

Setting and leveling is one of the most important steps for comfort, durability, and minimizing future adjustments.

This section covers:

• Block and pier setting methods
• Why proper leveling matters
• Recommended timing after delivery
• Anchoring and stabilization options
• Adding skirting under the house
• Stairs and entry access

Read more: Tiny Home Setup Made Simple →

Most homes need a small set of steps, depending on how high the door or porch sits off the ground. You can build them yourself, buy pre-made steps, or have our team add them for you. Stairs go in after your home is set and leveled, usually 1 to 3 weeks after delivery, so plan on temporary steps until then. This guide walks through common options, typical costs, and what works best with park model RV tiny homes.

Read more: Options for stairs →

Park model RVs are insured differently from traditional homes. Coverage should be in place shortly before or immediately after delivery.

This section covers:

• RV insurance vs specialty policies
• When coverage transfers from transport to the owner
• Why insurance matters after placement

Read more: Insurance Breakdown →

You will need to title the home, since it is classified as a recreational vehicle.

Understanding the MCO

The manufacturer mails us the MCO (Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin), the official ownership document for a new vehicle. It proves the home was made by the manufacturer, lists its specifics (VIN, year, make, and so on), and lets us, the first dealer, transfer ownership to you. We have signed our section, so you add your name and address.

Our dealer info (if needed)

NW Tiny Homes LLC, Oregon DL 1973

Titling instructions vary depending on your state.

Oregon

Follow the DMV's standard vehicle titling process for a park model RV (PMRV): oregon.gov/odot/dmv.

• Park model RVs must meet certain requirements to be eligible for a title. You will also need:
  • To review and complete the Park Model Recreational Vehicle (PMRV) Certification if the PMRV meets requirements. Fill out the form with the VIN and site address, plus your name and signature.
  • For a new PMRV, proof it complies with the ANSI A119.5 standard. This is a letter from the manufacturer included in your homeowner binder. It's usually the second page and says "RE: ANSI 119.5 Standard" near the top.

Washington

Follow the Department of Licensing's (DOL) standard vehicle title application process: dol.wa.gov vehicle title instructions.

Vehicle Title Application form

The only areas you must fill out are:

• Plate or TPO: Enter the Washington plate number or Title Purpose Only (TPO) number. If you don't have one, leave it blank.
• Color #1: Primary color of the vehicle.
• Color #2: Secondary color. If only one color, leave it blank.
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): Refer to the MCO.
• Model YR: Year the home was made. Refer to the MCO.
• Fuel Type: Check with the licensing agent, most likely Unpowered.
• Use: Check with the licensing agent, most likely Travel Trailer.
• Make: The manufacturer. Refer to the MCO.
• Series/Body Type: Check with the licensing agent.
• Scale weight: Empty weight of the home. Refer to the MCO.
• Mileage: Exempt.
• New Registered Owner: Complete as you want it to appear on your registration. The resident address must be a physical street address in Washington.
• New Legal Owner or Lienholder: Complete only if different from the registered owner.
• Notarization/Certification: All registered owners must sign in front of a licensed notary or in person at a vehicle licensing office.

Sales and use tax

If we collected the tax during the sale, bring the purchase agreement as the receipt showing the tax is already paid.

Your park model RV tiny home includes a one year manufacturer warranty from Cavco Homes or Champion Homes, covering defects in materials or workmanship under normal use.

After delivery, a few adjustments are normal. The home is transported, placed on site, then leveled and connected to utilities, so small cosmetic items like drywall cracks and door or window adjustments are common.

To handle these, we schedule a Welcome Home warranty visit shortly after the home is delivered and fully set. When you're ready, request your warranty visit here and list everything you'd like us to look at.

During this visit our team typically:

• Reviews the home with you
• Handles drywall crack touch ups
• Adjusts doors, windows, and locks if needed
• Removes transport protection materials
• Addresses punch list items from delivery

The goal is to handle the common post-delivery adjustments all at once, so the home is ready for move in. If anything comes up after that, reach out and we will help guide the next steps.

Read more: Warranty Support →

After your home is delivered and fully set, we schedule a Welcome Home warranty visit to handle the normal adjustments that can occur after transport and installation.

This visit lets our field team go through the home with you, complete common post-delivery adjustments, and finalize any punch list items found during delivery.

For a full breakdown of how the visit works, timing, and how to prepare, view the guide below.

Read more: Warranty Day Visit Guide →

If your home will see freezing temperatures, winter prep matters. Even homes used year-round benefit from seasonal planning.

Common winterizing considerations:

• Protecting exposed water lines and connections
• Managing hose connections during freezing conditions
• Skirting to reduce cold air movement beneath the home
• Monitoring interior humidity through the winter

Needs vary based on climate and use, but getting ahead of it prevents avoidable issues.

Read more: Winterizing Your Park Model RV Tiny Home →

Moisture management matters in any small, well-sealed living space. Best practices:

• Use bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans regularly
• Keep steady interior temperatures
• Watch window condensation, especially in colder months
• Ventilate when cooking, showering, or drying clothes indoors

Good ventilation prevents condensation buildup and protects interior finishes over time.

Read more: Moisture Control in Park Model RVs →

Some homes include a gas range that runs on natural gas or propane. Natural gas is standard, but if you want to convert to propane, you can do it with the conversion kit included in your homeowner binder from the manufacturer.

Important notes:

• Propane conversion uses the manufacturer-provided conversion kit
• Follow the appliance instructions to complete the conversion
• Pressure testing and final hookup are part of a proper propane setup
• Local professionals can assist if needed

Always follow manufacturer guidelines when converting or servicing gas appliances.

Read more: Propane Conversion Guide →

Park model RV tiny homes come standard with an electric hot water heater, unless a tankless system was selected as an upgrade. This section applies only to electric water heaters.

Important notes:

• The tank must be completely full before turning on the breaker.
• Turning the heater on while empty can damage the heating elements.
• Connect and leak-check the water before powering the heater.
• On Cavco homes, the water heater is behind an exterior access panel. See where it is on your model.
• No adjustments are required on the heater itself during normal setup.

Always follow manufacturer instructions and confirm proper water flow before applying power.

Read more: Electric Hot Water Heater Setup Guide →

Because park model RVs are designed for temporary placement and sit on supports rather than permanent foundations, small adjustments over time are completely normal.

You may notice:

• Minor settling in the first few months after delivery
• Small hairline cracks in drywall or trim as the home adjusts
• Slight shifts after seasonal temperature or moisture changes
• Occasional need for re-leveling

Re-leveling is usually minimal and handled with small shims at designated support points. We recommend checking the level about once a year, since light adjustments are common and help maintain long-term comfort and performance.

These changes are standard for park model RVs and not a cause for concern. When the home is properly set and supported, ongoing maintenance is straightforward and manageable.

Read more: Complete Drywall Guide →