NOMAD par minimaliste

Hello everyone As you may have noticed on our social media recently On has decided to merge with another Quebec company with which it shares common values To work towards a common goal of further democratizing the tiny house industry So the result of this collaboration is the Nomad model The Nomad model is the first minimalist model to fall into the recreational caravan category Unlike the model park category which is a bit what we did before The dimensions are 8.5 by 24.5 You will find the same quality and durability as our park models along with mobility and off-grid options that are unique to the Nomad series So we will do an exterior and interior inspection of the unit without going into too much detail However after the video we will take the time to explain the details the more technical specifications related to the Nomad series At the hitch here for the trailer there is a type of connectio It is different from the park models that are made to be pulled by a van tractor or something like that Here we have a genuine 2-inch 5.16 ball hitch designed to be installed on a conventional truck Whether it's an F-150 or an F-250 depends on the version and the vehicle you have as well Here you have the air conditioning which is an option available in the Nomad model Obviously it's something that uses a lot of power If you intend to use the heat pump it is recommended to have access to 30 amps or to have the advanced solar kit At the model upgrade level of Nomad here is an adjustment leg that happens to be essential When the house is level front to back When installing the unit a bit more permanently It is recommended to install the four stabilizers that come with the house I will show them to you a bit later Here at the back of the house there is a gravity water inlet connection That is necessary and available when you have the fresh water tank option On the other hand if you don't have a fresh water tank it's something that won't be outside the house The Nomad model comes with a maintenance-free steel finish Whether it's the vertical black finish or the distinction wood-look finish We are talking about a low-maintenance coating with a very long warranty So we really want to buy peace of mind and avoid having to do maintenance on the house At the level of the windows the windows in the Nomad model are really something that is the opposite of recreational vehicle windows They have residential-quality windows with Energy Star double glazing You end up with a glass that's really made for the road What is found on the side of the house here is the connection for the propane Depending on how people will use the unit you can connect either a 100-pound propane tank For someone who will be here for a long time and wants a cabin with the possibility of moving it We have a regulator here that is double So we can also have two tanks that we will transport So one in the vehicle and one that we will install under the house to make a rotation depending on the type of use and consumption we will have However if two propane tanks are installed the regulator will automatically switch to the full tank when one is empty So it's really something interesting Right next to it we have the connection for greywater So it can be something that is directly connected like a recreational vehicle directly to a septic tank or the city's sewer system However we also have reservoirs that are good for winter something that isolated really made for the Quebec climate So when taking the tank option whether it's the fresh water tanks or the black and grey water tanks You find yourself with a product that isolated and suitable for operation in both winter and summer At the weight level the Nomade ranges from 10 500 to 11 500 pounds depending on the selected options However the trailer is equipped with two 7 000-pound axles making it suitable for a 14 000-pound capacity Therefore even if there are drops in anise if there are stabilizing cases it is really something that can be performed at any time in all seasons Therefore directly under the house there is a recreational vehicle connection for the water inlet So really like a garden hose a three-quarter inch water inlet It can be installed in recreational vehicle parks campgrounds or even at home and it can be connected to a conventional garden hose A little further under the house there is a 30-amp connection Once again this is something that can be connected in campgrounds Same type of connection as seen on this kind of website Even at home you can have a wire that connects to an outdoor outlet of the house So you can operate the Nomad and plug it in almost anywhere At the very end of the trailer you will find the controls for the retractable patio which is another option on the Nomad model So with the help of these controls we will be able to raise and lower the balcony with the motorized winch So it's something I'm going to show you a bit later As for the stabilizers that's what I was talking about earlier It has a stabilizer that is good for easily getting excited by the stabilizer So we have it installed in all four corners of the house Then it turns out to be something a bit like the Nomad So very sturdy and very durable So were talking about the balcony option earlier Here it is it turns out to be a very comfortable aluminum balcony that also has railings for safety So it's an option that doesn't come standard with the unit On the other hand it can be a very beautiful addition if you have mobility in mind At the balcony operation level I will show you exactly how it is done as follows Make sure to keep tension on the cable when deploying it to secure it to the extension at the bottom of the stairs Once the two cables are connected together with the hook you can move to the side and use the control lever to lift the patio At the very end make sure you have secured the patio with the two latches on the side and have a safety pin to prevent the latch from moving during transport When deploying the patio for use it is important to create enough slack to separate the cables But to maintain pressure on the cable when rewinding it into the winch At the stair ramps once the patio is in place they can be installed and secured with the nuts that will be under the balcony If you install it on a floor that is not perfectly level there are two adjustment screws with adjustable flaps on each side of the balcony Well let's go show you the inside Welcome inside the Model Nomad Currently I am in the entrance So there is access to the unit with a 5-foot-wide patio door Here there is also a curtain that comes with the house Therefore upon entering directly there is an entry wardrobe in which there is also the power converter that is necessary when the solar option is installed on the unit At the bottom that's where you'll find the batteries Then at the top you find everything that is controlled at the solar panel level for the water tank level Then there is also the electrical panel at the top This is the heat recovery air exchange system which is very very important in airtight and insulated homes like the Nomad and all minimalist homes At the switches there are switches with a light At the food level there are USB outlets and standard 120-volt outlets Then here there's a cigarette lighter if you want to light a good top No we don't smoke in the Nomad model and we don't smoke It's wrong Good On the other hand we have the support of VR wall So it's a TV stand that doesn't move that you can unlock to position the TV It has the television option It is a Furion television designed for reactive vehicles Therefore it is designed to have vibrations and withstand temperature changes well So not all televisions do this kind of vehicle Behind there are entry hooks that yes point to the same place as the television However when you deploy the television you can still use the considerable space available in this type of dwelling So it's a compromise in terms of space Above you will find the head of the heat pump which is an option in the Nomad as well Then in the top right you find the smoke detector which is very important to have in a TV At the U-shaped kitchenette you will find a kitchenette that can be converted into a bed when desired You just need to remove the table and then remove the leg that will be installed here to fill the gap And the mattress will become a bed It is also here that we will have yes storage space as well as all the mechanics of the house Therefore we can see here that there is an outlet for the propane furnace Here there is a drawer on each side In this area there are ventilation holes as well as a propane detector that is always set to the lowest point of the house Then if the cushions are removed to access the nomad's mechanics one finds that the mechanics are much more compact than in our park homes As you can see here for example in the center So in the left corner you have the 30 000 BTU propane furnace that will also heat the tanks in the winter to prevent them from freezing In the center you will have a 12 V pump for the fresh water tank when working with them in autonomous mode Then in this corner at the back you find the propane instant water heater which is very interesting and ventilated by the floor Then it turns out to be a Precision Temp which is pretty much the top of the top in the market for propane instant water heaters sorry The nomadic model's kitchen is very compact but highly optimized We have a double stainless steel sink and a black faucet above We have storage space underneath Then it's a very very very decent storage space for the size of this kitchen Just across the way there is another storage area Then exactly at that spot if you choose the 2-in-1 washer-dryer option that's where it will be located If you don't take the option it turns out to be a cabinet that's just there by default We happen to have wooden tablets Then there is a laminated wood counter So a laminated walnut wood At the cooking level for the portable model there is a Furion cooktop So an oven with a cooking surface Three propane tanks So appliances halfway between the VR and the residential side So a very good range It is something that is very durable as well We end up having an oven hood that is very important for exhausting the hot air Then from the top and the sides for storage In addition to having three large drawers to put whatever you want in At the refrigerator level you have a Furion refrigerator with 9.3 cubic feet of space He runs on 12 volts So clearly if you have solar panels it's something that can be cold all the time We find ourselves here with a small utility space Then a cabinet with a sliding door At the bottom you end up having yes a cabinet in the top But also here a pantry with a microwave that is hidden on a slide Then obviously three large spaces for putting food Here we have thermostat for the propane furnace And that's all The Nomad Unit is equipped with a flush toilet And there is also the compost toilet option We have a propane heating duct As well as a dehumidifier Then a very large window that provides a lot of natural light There is also a pharmacy with storage space Thus a very modest vanity The Nomad Unit comes with a 24 by 36 shower Featuring marble-look panels Then there are a lot of disturbances above the head If compared to any conventional recreational vehicle So it's one of the added values of this model You can have the faucet Then the shower head in stainless or black color Depending on your options Here we have a small gray curtain It comes directly with the house When the city and its team created the design of the Nomad model It was very important to have no compromises in terms of the bedroom's comfort So we'll go take a look As you can see there is plenty of headroom above Then there is a corner bed here Therefore clearly one can see that it is possible to move around the bed without any problem Regarding storage there is a wardrobe on each side The design is mirrored Therefore you end up with the same conveniences on both sides Above the bed there is a fairly deep cabinet Then as I was saying the wardrobe A nightstand with utility outlets Then two large drawers on each side Regarding the lighting what's interesting It's that you end up with much larger windows than what you see in the industry This will be used for emergency exits and is marked as such There is storage space under the bed Depending on whether you choose the fresh water tank option or not There is a fresh water tank at the back isolated So it will provide a bit less storage space under the bed Otherwise you end up with a full-width storage Then this is where we suggest installing stabilizers during movements You have a white door installed on a barn door style mechanism with two different latches Therefore one that will be really used for intimacy in the bedroom Then another one that will be really dedicated to transportation Therefore when moving the unit it is very important to close the lock to prevent everything from moving during transport In the lower part here we have another dock that will provide heating to the bedroom To complete the bedroom the house is equipped with a Queen-sized bed So a very comfortable memory foam mattress that will let you sleep like a baby Magnificent This is exactly the kind of decor in which we want you to be able to install your Nomad model In fact the product was designed so you can bring the comfort of your home into this type of environment So if you want to learn more about the creative process behind the design of the Nomad model stay with us So as you have seen the Nomad series brings an entirely new dimension to the minimalist product range In fact it's a new product line So in the following video course we will explain what the new product line is The different possible uses We will also talk about features mobility and offline options Also various uses that are possible with the Nomad model When talking about our new product line what we mean is that most of our models are 10.5 feet wide So these are park models It brings almost no mobility except for transport from point A to point B via a transport company What's new about the Nomad model is that it falls into the category of recreational trailer or caravan It is a model that is less than 8.5 feet in width Also we are about 12 feet in height Therefore there is indeed the possibility to move it yourself which was not the case with our previous models At the structural level it is still referred to as a unit designed with isolated structural panels Therefore a building envelope without any thermal bridge very airtight and very energy-efficient In a design that is a little more optimized than our previous models because in fact we are working in 160 square feet Then what's interesting is that we have the same minimalist signature So the comfort of home brought to wherever you want it The interior is optimally designed In fact we work in 160 square feet But still we find the same components and the same minimalist design signature Speaking of a new product line means a product that meets different needs than what has been seen before Therefore the Nomad model will mainly be used for chalet and mobile office purposes Whether it's for housing workers or having a place to stay somewhere or even for housing a person on their own land Some people will want to work full-time On the other hand there are many compromises to make since the space is quite limited At the mobility level it is a unit that weighs under 12 500 pounds It remains a rather significant burden However a vehicle like an F-150 or even better an F-250 can easily tow the Nomad model However it is essential to equip yourself with stabilizing bars during movements Strongly recommended to have a sway control device commonly known as a sway bar So we don't go without the stabilizer bars The Nomad model is the only unit offered by Minimalist that has true all-season autonomy The unit can therefore be equipped with grey water tanks black water tanks and fresh water tanks Also solar panels to have autonomous use regardless of the time of year On the other hand there are many things to know and many points to consider when operating in autonomous mode especially in winter At the freshwater reservoir it is located in the bed base There is still an insulation added around the tank to prevent any freezing However it is located in the warm area The fresh water reservoir is filled by gravity from the outside of the unit So either you have a pump that can be attached to a drill or you have a manual pump But you have to fill the tank manually or with a pump At the level of wastewater tanks whether it's greywater or blackwater The reservoirs are located under the unit in an isolated container that is itself integrated into the propane heating system So in winter even if you have a heat pump below 5 degrees It is important to operate the propane heating system to keep the tanks at a temperature to prevent any freezing Of course reservoirs have a limited capacity No matter the size of the tanks that are placed in the mobile unit a way must be found to fill them So it's something to consider when planning a trip with the unit or the location where you want to set up The ideal of course is to have access to a water and electricity source But if that's not the case you need to be aware of the limitations and find out how many people will be in the unit What will be the expected consumption level for users in the unit When in autonomous mode the ideal approach is to avoid filling the grey water tanks too quickly It turns out to have a compost toilet installed in the unit That will prevent using black water Then gray water is much easier to manage Then obviously when you flush you waste a lot of water Then water is a scarce resource when in autonomous mode Freshwater reservoirs themselves are not necessarily sources of drinking water Because there are some people who will draw water from a river who will use rainwater It has a rainwater collector option that can also be used in summer So this water is used for the shower for washing dishes for the washing machine and dryer for example if you want to use it Then everything that is a sink then household use Therefore if you are in autonomous mode it is clearly important to plan for water containers for the water you will consume If you have a composting toilet then use the grey water tanks only for grey water If you use biodegradable soaps there are certain sites that allow direct disposal into the soil It naturally filters wastewater because there are no chemicals Therefore wastewater is not necessarily harmful to the environment On the other hand black water must be treated separately Then if you have a black water tank the important thing to know is that once the tank is full you need to find a way to empty it So either move the unit to a drain station or you can equip it with a portable tank Pour drain the black water into a container that you can take to a dump station So it will depend on the level of permanence you have on your property and also on the mobility you think you have with the unit In the entry wardrobe of the nomadic model you will find the different control panels whether for the solar or the tank At the tank level controls you will have a visual display of the levels of the different tanks It is very important especially regarding grey water tanks not to fill the tanks more than 90% of their capacity Because sometimes there will be expansion and we want to prevent the water from rising back up through the different pipes For the freshwater tank it's best to fill it on-site or near the site where you are going to install the house Because a liter of water is a kilogram So for a 250-liter tank you add 200 kilograms directly to a location that happens to be on the vehicle's pole Therefore it is not recommended to transport the unit with full tanks In conclusion regarding the tanks when you are equipped with a composting toilet you effectively double the waste water capacity Because when talking about a unit equipped with a conventional toilet black water never flows into the gray water But the gray waters can flow into the black waters So when you have a compost toilet you double the capacity so you end up with two grey water tanks So we can increase the duration of our off-grid stay The key component of the Nomad off-grid model is truly the solar kit It is referred to as a kit that can develop up to 5.12 kWh with the basic kit and 10.24 kWh for the advanced model When you have the advanced model you have practically no limitations whether it's the washer-dryer or the devices in the unit Even with the heat pump you can use the unit without compromise regardless of the time of year On the other hand it is very important to thoroughly understand your system For this purpose the unit is equipped with control panels so you can understand the behavior of your system e different areas that will consume more energy in your unit Therefore visually you will be able to see in real time the load assigned to the different components of the unit as well as the battery levels So yes in theory there is no limit However it is important to understand that using certain items at the same time as others can accelerate battery drain Therefore in an ideal world we use what is available responsibly Therefore all dryers all elements that require heat or create resistance are elements that consume a lot of energy So we avoid using them at the same time A coffee maker has no place in the nomadic model We travel in off-grid mode So we have a propane oven We are going to boil some water We are going to make a percolated coffee We get into the off-grid atmosphere then we respect the system It will be able to deliver the goods if we pay attention to our consumption For reference the most energy-consuming devices installed in the mobile unit are the washing machine and dryer the heat pump and the microwave Then obviously anything electronic is quite negligible Therefore if we pay attention to the consumption of these three elements normally we can have full-time usage without constraints in the nomadic model The most energy-intensive component of the mobile unit is the heat pump option When connected with 30 amps there are no limitations Then it is strongly recommended to use the heat pump for heating as long as the outside temperature is above 5 degrees Celsius Otherwise below that it is recommended to use propane for heating For summer the air conditioning on the heat pump is definitely the element that will consume the most energy So it's very important in the summer not to run the air conditioner the washing machine the dryer all at the same time if you want to be able to stay cool through the night On the other hand we're off-grid so we have to make compromises So what is suggested to people is to turn on the air conditioning then in the evening when going to bed you can turn off the heat pump and the cool air will remain throughout the night Then the next day you can recharge it because during the night there is no sunlight to generate new electricity in the batteries If we go into a bit more detail about the technical aspects I told you that the kit can generate between 5.12 and 10.24 kWh It is a lithium battery system which in our opinion is the best system that cannot be installed on the market These are batteries that come with a 10-year warranty and can last 15 20 or even 30 years if used properly So there you buy peace of mind which is a bit the idea behind minimalist products in general So when offering an off-grid product we make sure the solar kit reflects a bit of the product's nature For the panels we wanted versatility So they are bifacial panels meaning channels that capture sunlight from both sides So if you order a house in advance and you know where you're going to install them you can clearly position the panels to maximize their use If you purchase a unit that is already completed there will be an east-west panel and a north-south panel In this way you will be able to direct the house You will always be in the best of both worlds having the flexibility to choose where you want to settle When you arrive on site you just need to unfold the panels and also unfold the bar that will hold the angle on the panels Then in the winter what is very important is to clear the panels This is the only time you will have to climb onto the unit's roof It's to ensure there is no snow on the signs The panel may not necessarily be damaged but clearly it will reduce the capacity of your solar system As the Nomad will bring another dimension to our minimalist product line As the Nomad brings another dimension to the way of thinking about winter camping in Quebec In places where it's cold or where there's actually a winter It felt like in Quebec people do winter activities People are doing more and more of them So for example to avoid having to rent a hotel when you go on a ski trip The Nomade model can be very suitable for allowing you to set up without necessarily having to rent a hotel Then also to take you to the wonderful places except in winter Not everyone wants to go winter camping in a tent So allowing people to go camping in complete comfort during the winter the Nomade really brings something that doesn't yet exist on the market Therefore as you can see the unit is very versatile There are many facilities so comfort is not neglected On the other hand it's certainly important to be attentive to this product Then there are many possibilities as I said earlier A cabin you can host the family you can host workers So the limit of the Nomad model is really the limit you will impose on yourself We can't wait to see where you're taking your Nomad unit So if the Nomade model interests you here's something interesting to know it's a model that is available with a shorter lead time It is available in larger quantities than our other units You can even view the technical sheet directly on our website Take a virtual tour and in fact you can even set your own price with the option prices that are directly displayed on the technical sheet Obviously we are curious to know what you think of the new Nomade model We avoid asking you to write your opinions and ideas in the comments Clearly it's a product on which a lot of development will be done Research and development and then we will try to constantly improve this unit develop new features So be creative and also let us know what you think Please contact us via our website if you have any further questions Have a great week