Rhys - Tiny House Trailer
A practical, cost‑effective tiny house trailer designed for builders who want strength, simplicity, and proper weight balance. The Rhys keeps things straightforward while still giving you adjustable wheels, NZ‑made steel, and a build platform that makes construction easier from day one.
What the Rhys Trailer Is Built For
The Rhys is your no‑nonsense, budget‑friendly option — ideal for cabins, sleepouts, and tiny homes where you want reliability without the extra features of the Smart Trailer. You still get the essentials that matter for a safe, compliant, and easy build.
What Makes the Rhys Trailer a Great Choice
The Rhys keeps things straightforward while still giving you the essentials for a safe, compliant, and easy build.
3.5‑tonne rated for tiny homes and cabins
NZ‑made DuraGalv steel with zinc‑sprayed welds
Adjustable wheels for perfect weight distribution
Tandem equalising suspension for a smoother tow
Electric brakes on the front axle (wireless controller optional)
Fixed 1.5m drawbar
Lightweight but strong — approx. 540kg for a 2.4 × 7.8m trailer
This model is designed to be cost‑effective while still giving you the confidence of a properly engineered tiny house trailer.
Sizes & Build Options
Choose the width and deck length that suits your project.
Widths:
2.4m
3.0m (actual 2.95m to allow 75mm clearance each side for gutters, handles, etc.)
Deck lengths: 4.8m, 5.4m, 6m, 6.6m, 7.2m, 7.8m, 8m
3m wide trailers: Removable bolted deck for easier transport and access.
Deck height: 650mm from ground to top of deck — clears wheels and gives you a simple, flat build platform.
Custom options: We can adjust the trailer to suit your build requirements.
Safe Balancing & NZ Compliance
The Rhys includes adjustable wheels mounted with U‑bolts so you can fine‑tune the balance of your tiny house. Wheels are also removable.
To meet NZTA rules, the centre of the wheels must be no more than 4m from the rear of the trailer.
Build‑Ready Details
Drill your own fixing holes so you can place walls and floor exactly where you want them
Tie‑down eyes connect to lifting points
1‑year rego
3‑year WOF
Why Customers Choose Us
1. Engineering‑led manufacturing: Laser‑cut, CAD‑designed, FEA‑verified
Our entire product line is built like a precision‑engineered system, not a farm‑gate trailer.
Laser‑cut components
Full CAD modelling
FEA analysis for strength and stiffness
Repeatable, accurate fabrication
2. Tap into decades of real‑world experience — knowledge that actually helps your build
You’re not just buying a trailer; you’re tapping into deep, practical expertise.
Tiny‑house construction
Transport and towing
Engineering and compliance
Real‑world problem‑solving
Guidance that helps you avoid costly mistake
3. High‑quality, consistent production — not one‑off fabrication
Trailers are products, not “whatever the welder did that day”.
Consistent jigs
Repeatable processes
Tight tolerances
Clean, professional finish
4. A “we’ll sort it” customer promise that removes risk
This is one of the biggest strengths and something most competitors can’t offer.
If something isn’t right, we fix it
We stand behind the product
We communicate clearly
We don’t disappear after delivery
5. On‑time delivery backed by real systems and experience
We’re not guessing timelines — you’re running a proper production workflow.
Scheduled builds
Predictable lead times
Clear communication
No last‑minute surprise
Accessories
Add all sorts of Accessories to make your trailer.
Quality
We place a large focus on Quality.
Pricing
Use the pricing form on the page to calculate your trailer cost and place an order. Pricing includes GST. You’re welcome to email or call with any questions.
Pricing includes GST.
Add‑Ons
Subfloor
We can build or supply materials for your Subfloor ready to start building. Get your build right using the energy efficient thermal subfloor.
Steel Framing
We can design and build Steel Framing to suit your new home laid flat on the trailer ready to stand.
Digital Plans
Want to build a smart trailer yourself or live to far from Napier to justify the transport costs? It is now possible for the DIYer or fabricator to produce your own Smart Trailer. We build version 3 with the latest laser cut and fold technology to keep weight down. The plans are for version 1 with most of the same features. Designed around commom steel memebers.
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