HPM HalePlus modular factory homes

[terracore]

Those folding tiny houses are $2000 each and come with an electrical system (lights, sockets, etc).

Price doesn't include shipping from China. They can fit 12 of them in a 40' container.

[dobanion]

Group buy anyone?

[terracore]

I asked them about a 'sample unit' and they said it was same price, $2k.

I found out on another web site that they weigh 8,500 pounds, which is more than I expected. That's a re-think on how to hoist / unfold it.

other info: rated for 7.0 earthquake and 70 MPH winds.

I could be interested in a "group buy" myself, but not in a position financially nor have logistical knowledge to spearhead such an effort.

[tada]

That's really heavy. About as much as 40 ft conex. I might be interested but not if its 8500.

[terracore]

I'm already double checking the weight. Maybe it's crated / shipping weight?

It's Chinese New Year season, so I'm not bothering them with questions during their holiday.

[Rob Tucker]

Everything from China, at this time, has a minimum 25% tariff....

[dobanion]

What's the problem with 8500lbs? Just need a larger than usual forklift, plenty of those around. Or a truck mounted crane.

[terracore]

The manufacturer says it's 1100kg so about 2425 pounds. The 8500 figure must be the weight including the shipping container it's in.

[randomq]

I'll go in on one, if we can agree on a model. What kind of container does it come in, 40HC or some special open top one? Do you get to keep the container?

[kalakoa]

It could probably be delivered with a flatbed and raised with bottle jacks, 4x4 beams, and patience.

More curious about the load-bearing, so as to build a roof on top.