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The Frio: 13.5 x 29.5 Park Model Plan with Sleeping Loft and Porch
The Frio is a 479 sq ft park model plan: a 398 sq ft main floor with a queen bedroom, a full kitchen and bath, plus an 81 sq ft sleeping loft and a covered porch, on a 13.5 x 29.5 ft steel chassis.
- 479sq ft
- 1bedroom
- 1baths
- 1 + loftlevel
- 29' 6" x 13' 6"footprint
Inside The Frio plan set
Preview each drawing before you buy. The full set adds every dimension, the door, window, panel and fixture schedules, framing details and the Texas code notes on each sheet.
| Room | Size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | 10'-0" x 13'-6" | 135 sq ft |
| Bath | 6'-0" x 8'-6" | 51 sq ft |
| Hall | 6'-0" x 5'-0" | 30 sq ft |
| Kitchen | 6'-6" x 13'-6" | 88 sq ft |
| Living | 7'-0" x 13'-6" | 95 sq ft |
| Sleeping Loft (loft) | 6'-0" x 13'-6" | 81 sq ft |
- 50Aelectrical service
- 10circuits on the panel schedule
- 2ceiling fans
- 0.75 tonheat pump, 1 head
- 4plumbing fixtures
- 8 DFUdrainage fixture units
- 3"building drain
- Tankelectric water heater
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Sheets in the drawing set
- A0.0 Cover Sheet & Project Data
- A1.0 Floor Plan & Schedules
- A1.1 Loft Plan
- A2.0 Exterior Elevations
- A3.0 Building Section & Assemblies
- S1.0 Foundation Plan
- S2.0 Roof Framing Plan & Headers
- E1.0 Electrical Plan & Panel Schedule
- P1.0 Plumbing Plan & Fixture Schedule
- G1.0 Materials List
- G2.0 Cost Estimate
Files in your download (1.0 MB zip)
- README.txt3 KB
- The-Frio-Construction-Drawings-24x36.pdf132 KB
- The-Frio-CAD-Drawings.dxf150 KB
- The-Frio-Materials-List.csv10 KB
- The-Frio-Cost-Estimate.csv1 KB
- 3D-Model/The-Frio.obj111 KB
- 3D-Model/The-Frio.mtl1 KB
- Images/ (11 PNG renders and drawings)971 KB
Floor plan highlights
- The porch opens into the living room next to a galley kitchen.
- A short hall leads to the bath and the queen bedroom at the far end.
- A ladder reaches the sleeping loft over the bath and hall.
- The main floor stays under 400 sq ft; under ANSI A119.5 the loft is not counted.
Key features
- 398 sq ft main floor plus an 81 sq ft sleeping loft
- Queen bedroom on the main floor
- Loft over the bath for kids or guests
- Covered porch off the living room
- Built on a steel chassis
Texas tip: The loft is the cool-off spot for kids after a day on the river; the ceiling fan and mini-split head keep it livable.
Plan specifications
| Total living area | 479 sq ft |
|---|---|
| Main floor | 398 sq ft |
| Loft | 81 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 1 bed + loft |
| Bathrooms | 1 bath |
| Levels | Main floor + loft |
| Footprint | 29' 6" x 13' 6" |
| Overall height | 14' |
| Ceiling height | 8' flat, sloped in loft |
| Roof | 6:12 gable, standing-seam metal |
| Exterior walls | 2x6 wood framing, board-and-batten siding |
| Foundation | Steel chassis on piers (ANSI A119.5 park model) |
| Electrical | 50A, 120/240V feeder from the RV-park pedestal (NEC 552) to a 100A panel, 10 circuits |
| Heating & cooling | Ductless heat pump, 9,000 BTU |
| Windows / doors | 7 windows (SHGC 0.25 max.), 3 doors |
| Files included | PDF drawing set, DXF (CAD), CSV, OBJ (3D), PNG |
Design-build in Texas
Have Cowboy Tiny Homes build it
We build our plans across San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and rural Texas: site visit, permit drawings sealed by a Texas engineer where required, the slab designed from your geotechnical report, and construction by one team.
Build it with us: if Cowboy Tiny Homes builds this home for you under a contract signed within 12 months of your purchase, we credit the full plan price toward the build.
- Free consult We look at your land, budget and timeline.
- Site & feasibility Zoning, utilities, soils and, on the coast, windstorm rules.
- Permit set We adapt this plan to your lot and get it engineered.
- Build One crew from slab to move-in.
What will The Frio cost to build in Texas?
Built from this plan's own 116-line materials takeoff plus labor by trade, then adjusted for each Texas market. Pick your area and finish level.
Excludes land, utility connections, driveway, the geotechnical report and engineering. Coastal sites add windstorm upgrades. A planning estimate, not a bid.
The Frio materials list
Every plan set includes a 116-line takeoff with quantities, units and prices, ready to send to a lumberyard for a quote. The summary by category:
| Category | Lines | Includes | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site & foundation | 5 | Park model steel chassis: I-beams, outriggers and running gear; Vented skirting with access panel; Steel piers on ABS pads under each I-beam @ 6 ft o.c.… | $11,582 |
| Framing & sheathing | 18 | Pre-engineered roof trusses, 6:12, 13.5 ft span, @ 24 in. o.c.; 2x6 studs, 8 ft , exterior walls @ 16 in. o.c.; Porch: 6x6 PT posts, beams, joists and roof framing… | $9,904 |
| Roofing | 7 | Standing-seam / exposed-fastener metal roofing panels with trim; Gutters 5 in. K-style with downspouts; Ice & water shield at eaves and valleys, 2 square roll… | $5,454 |
| Windows & doors | 10 | Vinyl single-hung / slider window, low-E, U-0.30 / SHGC 0.25 max., 3'0" x 5'0"; Exterior prehung door 36 x 80 in., fiberglass, half-lite, with lockset & deadbolt; Vinyl casement window, low-E, U-0.30 / SHGC 0.25 max., 3'0" x 4'0"… | $4,524 |
| Exterior finish | 5 | Exterior siding siding; Soffit & fascia, vented; Corner boards, window/door trim 1x4 / 1x6… | $4,059 |
| Insulation | 5 | Wall insulation R-21 batts or mineral wool; Floor insulation R-19 / R-21; Attic insulation R-38 blown cellulose / fiberglass… | $1,915 |
| Drywall & paint | 4 | Drywall 1/2 in. drywall, 4 x 8; Interior primer + 2 coats paint; Joint compound, tape, corner bead and screws… | $1,988 |
| Flooring & trim | 6 | Luxury vinyl plank flooring, waterproof, 20 mil; Porcelain tile floor + shower walls, thinset, grout, backer board; Shower pan / tub surround kit & waterproofing membrane… | $3,503 |
| Cabinets & counters | 5 | Base cabinets, shaker, RTA/stock; Countertop, quartz or butcher block; Wall cabinets 30-36 in.… | $3,903 |
| Electrical | 26 | Ceiling fan with LED light kit, 52 in., Energy Star, on fan-rated box; Breakers: combination AFCI / dual-function; 50A park-pedestal feeder cord / cable and connector… | $3,086 |
| Plumbing | 14 | Water heater, 40-50 gal electric or heat-pump; Bathtub 60 in. alcove + valve/trim; Kitchen sink, stainless + faucet + disposal… | $3,581 |
| HVAC & ventilation | 5 | Ductless mini-split heat pump, 9,000 BTU, single zone, inverter, with line set; Spot ERV / balanced ventilation; Range hood, ducted to exterior, with wall cap… | $3,315 |
| Appliances | 3 | Refrigerator; Range / induction cooktop; Microwave | $2,260 |
| Fasteners & misc. | 3 | Temporary power, portable toilet and tool rental; Framing nails, structural screws, connectors, construction adhesive; Dumpster / waste haul-off | $1,713 |
| Total materials | 116 | $60,787 |
Built for Texas
A park model in Texas
A park model is a recreational vehicle, not a house: it is built to ANSI A119.5 (400 sq ft or less in setup mode) and NFPA 70 Article 551, certified by the manufacturer and titled through the Texas DMV. It is not reviewed under the IRC. These drawings give a park model manufacturer or builder a complete design to certify. RV parks, HOAs and some counties set their own placement rules. See the Texas tiny house laws guide.
Permits, stamps and engineering
The drawing set is organized the way Texas building departments expect: a cover sheet with code, load and climate notes, plans, elevations, a section, the slab, framing, electrical and plumbing. These are planning drawings, not stamped construction documents. Many cities, lenders and insurers will ask for a Texas-licensed engineer's or architect's seal, a site plan and energy-code forms, so plan for that review before you build.
- Cooling-first designDrawn for IECC climate zones 2 and 3: radiant-barrier roof deck, R-38 attic, R-21 walls, windows with SHGC 0.25 or less, 18 in. overhangs, shaded porches, ceiling fans and ductless heat pumps sized room by room.
- WindFramed for 115 mph design wind (inland Texas, Exposure B) with a continuous load path. Houston-area and Gulf Coast sites need an engineer's wind upgrade, and sites in the TDI catastrophe area need Texas Department of Insurance windstorm certification.
- TermitesTexas is a very heavy termite area: the plans call for soil treatment or a barrier, treated sill plates and siding kept 6 in. above grade.
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The Frio FAQs
What comes with The Frio plan set?
One zip file with a 11-sheet construction drawing set (24 x 36 in. PDF: cover with Texas code notes, floor plan, loft plan, elevations, section, foundation, roof framing, electrical, plumbing, materials list and cost estimate), a DXF CAD file, the materials list and cost estimate as spreadsheets (CSV), a 3D model (OBJ) and PNG images.
Will Cowboy Tiny Homes build The Frio for me?
Yes. We build our plans across Texas. Build it with us: if Cowboy Tiny Homes builds this home for you under a contract signed within 12 months of your purchase, we credit the full plan price toward the build. Ask for a build quote.
How do I get the files after I pay?
Right away. After checkout you land on a download page, and we email the same link. It works for a year and up to 25 downloads, and you can get a fresh link at Find my plan download.
Are these plans stamped or permit-ready in Texas?
No. They are planning and permit-development drawings, not stamped documents. Texas cities that require a permit review plans under the IRC with their own amendments, and many want a Texas-licensed engineer's seal, especially on the slab and on coastal wind design. We can arrange that, or your own engineer or architect can review and stamp the set.
Does The Frio work on the Gulf Coast?
With an upgrade. The plans assume 115 mph inland design wind. Houston-area and coastal sites need engineered wind design, impact-rated or protected windows, and, inside the Texas Department of Insurance catastrophe area, TDI windstorm certification (WPI-8).
Can The Frio be modified?
Yes. We can flip the layout, change room sizes, swap the slab for pier-and-beam, or add a porch. Ask for a modification quote.
What does the license allow?
Your purchase includes a license to build one home from the plan. You can print and share the drawings with your builder, lender and permit office for that build. See the terms of sale.
Build The Frio in Texas
Talk with Cowboy Tiny Homes about building this plan on your land, or tailoring it to fit. Free consultation.