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Kame Casa is a 13-square-meter truckhome from the Tiny House company that transforms trucks, pickup trucks, vans, and buses into homes on wheels with a double bed, a full-size sofa bed, a complete bathroom, a smart table, and options for automation and solar energy, all built on the client’s own vehicle starting from R$ 180 thousand.
The idea of living on wheels is not new, but Kame Casa from Tiny House company proposes something that goes beyond the conventional motorhome. The concept of truckhome consists of building a complete habitable structure on the chassis of the client’s own vehicle, be it a truck, a pickup truck, a van, or a bus, using construction techniques normally seen in fixed houses. The result is 13 square meters of usable area with walls, floor, ceiling, bathroom, and kitchen, mounted on a vehicle that can travel on any road in the country.
What differentiates Kame Casa from similar solutions on the market is the combination of constructive robustness and residential comfort. The walls can be built with steel frame or wood frame, the same systems used in high-standard civil constructions, and the project is fully customizable according to the needs and technical limitations of each vehicle. With a total weight of approximately 1,500 kilograms, the structure is designed for vehicles with a minimum load capacity of 2,500 kilograms, which ensures a safety margin for operation.
What comes inside a Kame Casa
The 13 square meters of usable area in Kame Casa are organized into dimensions of 4.20 meters from floor to ceiling, 2.30 meters wide, and 3.80 meters long. Within this space fit a double bed, a full-size sofa bed, a smart table, a table called “magic,” and a complete bathroom, all operating at 220 volts. For those accustomed to traditional motorhomes, where every centimeter is contested and comfort is often sacrificed for mobility, the proposal sounds almost improbable.
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The complete bathroom is one of the most striking features because it eliminates one of the biggest limitations of life on wheels. Anyone who has traveled in a motorhome or trailer knows that sanitary solutions are often improvised or uncomfortable. In Kame Casa, the bathroom can include optional features such as a dry toilet and a glass shower enclosure, further bringing the experience closer to the feeling of being in a fixed residence. The project was designed for people who need to be constantly on the move but do not give up the comfort of a real home.
Customization: each Kame Casa is unique
One of the project’s principles is that Kame Casa is built on the client’s own vehicle, respecting the capacities and limitations of each model. This means that no two units are identical: each construction is adapted to the chassis, load capacity, and personal preferences of the client. The buyer can choose between steel frame walls, which offer greater structural resistance and durability, or wood frame, which provides a more welcoming and organic-looking finish.
The list of optional features further expands the customization possibilities of Kame Casa. Curtains, mosquito screens, home appliances, home automation systems, auxiliary batteries, solar panels, water tanks, awnings, and external decks are part of the catalog of items that can be incorporated into the project. For those planning to live in locations without electrical infrastructure for extended periods, the combination of solar energy with battery storage transforms the vehicle into a practically self-sufficient unit, capable of operating away from the conventional grid for days.
Truckhome is not a motorhome: understand the difference
The term truckhome is still little known in Brazil, but Kame Casa’s proposal helps to understand the distinction. A traditional motorhome is manufactured as an integrated unit, where the vehicle and the living space form a factory-designed set. A truckhome, on the other hand, starts with an existing vehicle and builds the habitable structure on top of it, as if erecting a small house in the cargo space. This approach offers practical advantages: the owner can choose the vehicle that best meets their driving needs, power, and autonomy, and then adapt the dwelling onto it.
Robustness is another point that differentiates the truckhome concept offered by Kame Casa. While many motorhomes use light panels and simplified finishes to reduce weight, the steel frame or wood frame construction gives the structure a solidity comparable to that of a conventional house. For those who intend to travel on dirt roads, face adverse weather conditions, or simply use the vehicle as a permanent residence and not just as a leisure vehicle, this construction difference translates into durability and safety over the years.
Who Kame Casa was designed for
Kame Casa’s target audience is quite specific. The proposal caters to people who need to be constantly on the move, whether for work or lifestyle choice, but who refuse to give up the comfort of a fixed residence. Professionals working on remote sites, consultants traveling between cities, couples who have opted for a nomadic life, and retirees who want to travel without a fixed schedule are among the profiles that benefit most from the concept.
The initial price of R$ 180,000 positions Kame Casa in an accessible range when compared to factory motorhomes with similar specifications, which easily exceed R$ 300,000. It is important to consider that this value does not include the base vehicle, as the construction is done on the client’s own truck, pickup, van, or bus. Depending on the chosen options, such as full automation, solar energy, and an external deck, the total investment may increase, but the modularity of the project allows the buyer to assemble a configuration that fits their budget and upgrade it over time.
Solar energy and automation: Kame Casa as a self-sufficient dwelling
Among the most sought-after options for Kame Casa are solar energy and home automation systems. Solar panels installed on the vehicle’s roof capture enough energy to power the appliances, lighting, and electronic systems of the dwelling, reducing or eliminating dependence on conventional electrical outlets. Combined with storage batteries, the panels allow the vehicle to operate autonomously even in completely isolated locations.
Home automation applied to Kame Casa brings functionalities to the on-wheel environment that previously only existed in fixed smart homes. Lighting control, energy consumption monitoring, and water tank management can be integrated into a centralized system, accessible via smartphone. For those living permanently on wheels, this technology is not a luxury: it is a tool for managing the limited resources a vehicle can carry, making every liter of water and every watt of energy better utilized.
A house that moves, but with the soul of a home
Kame Casa occupies a curious space in the Brazilian market: it’s not exactly a recreational vehicle, nor a conventional house, but something that brings together the best of both worlds in 13 square meters on wheels. The truckhome concept, with steel frame or wood frame construction on the client’s vehicle, offers a combination of mobility and comfort that traditional motorhomes rarely achieve, at an entry price that makes the dream of nomadic life more tangible.
Would you live in a Kame Casa? Tell us in the comments if the truckhome concept makes sense for your lifestyle, which vehicle you would choose as a base, and if the initial R$ 180,000 investment seems fair for what the structure offers. We want to know what you think about living on wheels with the comfort of home.
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