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This $71,000 tiny home on wheels has 3 bedrooms and can sleep 6 people — see inside the 'Grand Sojourner'

Brittany Chang   

This $71,000 tiny home on wheels has 3 bedrooms and can sleep 6 people — see inside the 'Grand Sojourner'
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.Häuslein Tiny House Co
  • Australia-based Häuslein Tiny House Co has created the Grand Sojourner build with three bedrooms that can sleep six people.
  • The Grand Sojourner sits on a 37.7-foot by 8.2-foot trailer chassis, allowing it to be mobile.
  • The tiny home also has a living room, full kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room.
  • Over 60% of the company's 2020 and 2021 orders are for the Grand Sojourner build alone, Häuslein's Tiny House Co's co-founder and director David Boyd told Business Insider in an email.
  • Häuslein Tiny House Co is available in Australia for $71,016.
  • Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

Australia-based Häuslein Tiny House Co has created the Grand Sojourner, a tiny home on wheels with three bedrooms that can sleep six people, all for $71,016.

Häuslein Tiny House Co was founded in 2018 by a group of friends in Port Macquarie, Australia. The company's German name — which translates to "a small dwelling with a big heart" — pays homage to the founders' German backgrounds and their efforts to convey "German-quality engineering" in their tiny home builds, according to the company.

The Grand Sojourner is the third build in the family that also includes the Little Sojourner and original Sojourner, all of varying sizes and prices.

The Grand — and it's counterpart Little — were both unveiled in October. Soon after, the Grand Sojourner became Häuslein's Tiny House Co's most popular build: over 60% of the company's 2020 and 2021 orders are for the Grand build alone, Häuslein's Tiny House Co's co-founder and director David Boyd told Business Insider in an email.

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The builds — which are all road legal in Australia — take about two to three months to complete.

The builds — which are all road legal in Australia — take about two to three months to complete.
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

Customers can also add a keyless entry lock, air conditioner, heater, and bar stools at the breakfast bar in the kitchen.

Customers can also add a keyless entry lock, air conditioner, heater, and bar stools at the breakfast bar in the kitchen.
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

A solar panel and battery system, often found on traditional campers, comes optional for off-grid living.

A solar panel and battery system, often found on traditional campers, comes optional for off-grid living.
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

The tiny home's water heating system can be connected to an available water supply using a garden hose. There's also a 240-volt power system, although it needs to be plugged in.

The tiny home
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

There's also an optional laundry shoot.

There
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

Unlike most mobile homes, the Grand Sojourner has the option to include a washer and dryer to accompany the closet space of drawers and a wardrobe.

Unlike most mobile homes, the Grand Sojourner has the option to include a washer and dryer to accompany the closet space of drawers and a wardrobe.
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

The bathroom also has a shower, sink, and storage units.

The bathroom also has a shower, sink, and storage units.
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

The bathroom comes with a flush toilet. However, there's also the option to convert it into a composting toilet, which is more common in camper vans.

The bathroom comes with a flush toilet. However, there
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

There's also enough room for a 118.9-gallon fridge and a dishwasher for added luxury and convenience.

There
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

It also runs across both walls of the tiny home, maximizing the size of the kitchen space.

It also runs across both walls of the tiny home, maximizing the size of the kitchen space.
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

Like any non-mobile home, the kitchen comes with a sink, oven, stove, shelves, and storage.

Like any non-mobile home, the kitchen comes with a sink, oven, stove, shelves, and storage.
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

The living room is also large enough for an optional wall-mount TV and a coffee table to turn the space into a traditional living room.

The living room is also large enough for an optional wall-mount TV and a coffee table to turn the space into a traditional living room.
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

The downstairs living room can fit a couch or sofa bed.

The downstairs living room can fit a couch or sofa bed.
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

There's also an option to replace the ladders with stairs.

There
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

The three bedrooms can be converted into office, leisure, entertainment, or storage spaces.

The three bedrooms can be converted into office, leisure, entertainment, or storage spaces.
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

… while the two upstairs lofts — accessible with ladders — can fit a queen sized mattress.

… while the two upstairs lofts — accessible with ladders — can fit a queen sized mattress.
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

The downstairs bedroom can fit a double, bunk, or Murphy bed ...

The downstairs bedroom can fit a double, bunk, or Murphy bed ...
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

To cozy up the interior, the Grand Sojourner also has carpeting in all three bedroom spaces, as well as several windows to bring in natural light.

To cozy up the interior, the Grand Sojourner also has carpeting in all three bedroom spaces, as well as several windows to bring in natural light.
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

The home is built with termite-resistant timber, according to Häuslein Tiny House Co.

The home is built with termite-resistant timber, according to Häuslein Tiny House Co.
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

It's built on a 37.7-foot by 8.2-foot trailer chassis. This allows the 5-ton unit to be transported at the owner's leisure.

It
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

The home itself is 29.5 feet long, 8.2 feet wide, and 14.1 feet tall, giving the home a total of 105 square feet.

The home itself is 29.5 feet long, 8.2 feet wide, and 14.1 feet tall, giving the home a total of 105 square feet.

It can also be used as a guest home.

It can also be used as a guest home.
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

This versatility makes it a good build for families, minimalist people looking to downsize, or retirees who want a smaller living space, according to Häuslein Tiny House Co.

This versatility makes it a good build for families, minimalist people looking to downsize, or retirees who want a smaller living space, according to Häuslein Tiny House Co.
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

The tiny home allows for flexible living and customization.

The tiny home allows for flexible living and customization.
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

"It also represents the smallest step down in size from a small apartment or unit," Boyd said. "Therefore, people can see themselves living in it."

"It also represents the smallest step down in size from a small apartment or unit," Boyd said. "Therefore, people can see themselves living in it."
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

Boyd predicts that the Grand Sojourner is popular because there are three bedrooms total: two lofted and one on the first floor, all of which can sleep two people each.

Boyd predicts that the Grand Sojourner is popular because there are three bedrooms total: two lofted and one on the first floor, all of which can sleep two people each.
Häuslein Tiny House Co's Grand Sojourner.      Häuslein Tiny House Co

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